Figure 1 Connectivity of MAT_Screw
Click Geometry of tensioner in Component Builder dialog box. The following dialog box can appear.
Figure 2 Group TensionerMATScrew property page [Group Mechanical AT Screw 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.
•RSDA: Defines the property between Case and Shaft as a rotational spring force. For more information, refer to Rotational Spring Force.
Figure 4 RSDA Property dialog box
•Revolute Joint: Defines the property between Case and Shaft as a revolute joint.
Figure 5 Joint Property dialog box
•TSDA: Defines the property between Case and Plunger as a translational force. For more information, refer to Translational Force.
Figure 6 TSDA Property dialog box
•Translational Joint: Defines the property between Case and Plunger as a translational joint.
Figure 7 Joint Empirical Property dialog box
•Screw Joint: Defines the property between Shaft and Plunger as a screw joint.
Figure 8 Joint Screw Property dialog box