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Differential Assembly

(Template Builder) Driveline Components -> Complex Components -> Entire Differential Unit

Creates an entire open differential assembly that includes all the parts and connections shown in the figure provided with Topology of Open Differentials dialog box help.

For the option:	Do the following:
Differential Center Reference	Specify the coordinate reference frame that represents the center of the differential. Adams Driveline creates the rotational axis of the differential according to the z-axis coordinate reference frame you select.
Differential Name (suffix)	Enter a differential name, which Adams Driveline adds to all Parameter Variables, coordinate reference frames, parts, and constraints belonging to the differential. By changing the name (suffix), you can create several differentials in one template, such as when creating four-wheel-drive differentials.
Side Gear Radius	Enter a positive real value for the radius of the side gears, that is, the gears parallel to the ring gear. Adams Driveline creates a parameter variable named pvs_side_gear_radius_+ suffix when it creates the differential. Modify this variable to change the side gear radius.
Pinion Gear Radius	Enter a positive real value for the radius of the pinion gears. Adams Driveline creates a parameter variable named pvs_pinion_gear_radius_+ suffix when it creates the differential. Modify this variable to change the pinion gear radius.
Ring Gear Outer Radius	Enter a positive real value for the radius of the ring gear. Adams Driveline creates a parameter variable named pvs_ring_gear_radius_+ suffix when it creates the gear radius.
Ring Gear Inner Radius	Enter a positive real value for the inner radius of the ring gear. To modify this radius later, right-click the ring gear geometry, and in the dialog box that appears, modify the Diameter text box.
Ring Gear Offset	Enter a real value that specifies the offset of the ring gear from the differential center. The offset value can be positive or negative. A positive value positions the ring gear in the z-axis of the differential center reference frame.
Ring Gear Geometry	Select if the geometry of the ring gear should represent a geometry suited for helical or hypoid gears: ■Hypoid - Creates a chamfered gear geometry. ■Helical - Creates a cylindrical geometry.
Differential Case: Mass	Enter a real value that specifies the mass of the differential housing.
Differential Case: Inertia	Enter a real value that specifies the inertia of the differential housing. Izz represents the rotational axis.