In order to evaluate the kinematic properties of a design of atransmission in its early stages, a computer program has beendeveloped. By means of geometric reasoning a finite element modelis deduced from the conceptual design which has been built using anexperimental 3D object editor. Since the interrelations between theobjects are not specified by the designer they are found by thecomputer by supplying a set of rules. The following kinematicanalysis uses a mixed Euler/Lagrange description and detectsmechanisms (possible infinitesimal displacements of the nodalpoints without causing strain in the elements) in the transmission.The mechanisms found are visualized by the object editor by meansof alternating images of the design on the screen which gives areal idea of motion. A well-founded decision can be made whetherthe conceptual model has to be changed, rejected, or can beaccepted. The method of analysis used gives a good start for astatic and dynamic analysis.
- Edition:
- 90
- Published:
- 10/01/1990
- Number of Pages:
- 18
- File Size:
- 1 file , 1 MB
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