Figure 1 Scissor Gear property page [Rotational Spring page]
The input values are same to Rotational Spring supported as a Force entity.
•Translational Spring Input Option: Instead of inputting the stiffness coefficient for Rotational Spring, the user can input the calculated value from imaginary translational springs.
Figure 2 Imaginary Translational Springs
•Spring Number: Enters the number of translational springs.
•Radius: Enters the distance from the center.
•Translational stiffness: Enters the spring stiffness of translational springs.
•Update: The stiffness coefficient for Rotational Spring can be updated by clicking this button.
Figure 3 Input values for Imaginary Translational Spring
Eq 1 Equation of Rotational Spring Stiffness
Figure 4 An example for Update