Figure 1 Connectivity of MAT_Ratchet
Click Geometry of Tensioner in Component Builder dialog box. The following dialog box can appear.
Figure 2 Group TensionerMATRatchet property page [Group Mechanical AT Ratchet Property page]
•Contact Shape: Three Shape Types for the contact between a tensioner and a tensioner guide.
Figure 3 Contact Shape Property dialog box
•Shape Type: Selects a shape type.
o Plane Circle Type
o Cylinder Type
o Sphere Type
•Thickness: Defines the thickness of the geometry for contact.
•Diameter: Defines the diameter of the geometry for contact.
•TSDA: Defines the property between Case and Plunger as a translational force. For more information, refer to Translational Force.
Figure 4 TSDA Property dialog box
•Joint Property: Defines the property between Case and Plunger as a translational joint.
Figure 5 Joint Empirical Property dialog box
•OneWay Force Property
The principal of one way force is as follows.
Figure 6 The principal of One Way Force