Bearing

Tips on Entering Object Names in Text Boxes.

Bearing Name

If creating a bearing, enter a string to define its name.

If modifying a bearing, enter the database name of an existing bearing.

I Part

Enter the name of the I part on which the bearing force will act.

J Part

Enter the name of the J part on which the bearing force will act.

Type

Enter the type of bearing:

Bearing Type

Enter the type of bearing you want to create.

For more information on the following three parameters, see About Translational Backlash Components.

Contact Stiffness

Enter a real number that defines the contact stiffness. Once the maximum allowed backlash is reached, Adams Driveline uses this parameter to model the contact force between the two parts.

Contact Damping

Enter a real number that defines the contact damping. Once the maximum backlash is reached, Adams Driveline uses this parameter to model the contact force between the two parts.

Sharpness Factor

Enter a real number that defines the Sharpness Factor. Once the maximum allowed backlash is reached, Adams Driveline uses this value to model the contact force between the two parts.

Axial Backlash

Enter the real number that defines the maximum backlash allowed in the axial direction. The z-axis of the Coordinate Reference determines the axial direction.

Radial Backlash

Enter the real number that defines the maximum backlash allowed in the radial direction. The z-axis of the coordinate reference determines the radial direction.

Diameter

Enter the real number that defines the diameter of the bearing. Adams Driveline uses this number to create a graphic for the bearing and to evaluate drag force.

Property File

Specify the property file that contains the force data for the bearing. You can enter a new property file name directly in the text box, or right-click to either search the chosen Adams Driveline database or browse for the file using the file navigator.

Location

Select one of the following:

If the I part is a flexible body, select one of the following:

If you select Delta Location From Coordinate, you must specify the node(s) of the flexible body at which you wish to react the attachment loads. The attachment location does not have to be coincident with the selected node(s). Note that you may select more than one node to react the load (C++ Solver only).

If you select Located At Flexible Body Node, the attachment will be reacted at the selected node. It will be located at the selected node and offset by the vector you specify, relative to the flexible body's Local Body Reference Frame. Note that you may only select one node.

See a Summary of Location Dependency Options.

If you set Location Dependency to Delta location from coordinate and the I part is a flexible body, the following option is shown:

Selected Node, Closest Node, Closest Interface Node

Select the method to define the attachment reaction node(s). If you select Selected Node, you must specify the node(s) manually, and the attachment will be hardcoded to these node IDs. If you select Closest Node, an expression will be used to parameterize the attachment to the closest node on the flexible body. If you select Closest Interface Node, an expression will be used to parameterize the attachment to the closest interface node on the flexible body.

Orientation

Select one of the following:

Select to display the Modify Entity Comments dialog box, where you can add multi-line comments to any entity to describe its purpose and function.

Learn about Recording Comments.

Select to view property file information. By default, your template-based product displays this information in the Information window, but you can choose to display the information in a text editor.

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