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Chain

(Template Builder) Driveline Components -> Chain -> New/Modify   Comprehensive Help
Defines a chain.
The dialog box has two modes: create and modify. 
 
For the option:
Do the following:
Chain Name
If creating a chain, enter a string to define its name.
If modifying a chain, enter the database name of an existing chain.
Input Sprocket Part
Enter the name of the I part on which the chain will act.
Driven Sprocket Part
Enter the name of the J part on which the chain will act.
I Coordinate Reference
Enter the name of the construction frame that defines the rotation axis of the input sprocket part.
J Coordinate Reference
Enter the name of the construction frame that defines the rotation axis of the driven sprocket part.
Torsion Stiffness
Enter a real number that defines the torsion stiffness. Adams Driveline uses this parameter to define both the torsion force and the translational force of the chain.
Torsion Damping
Enter a real number that defines the torsion damping. Adams Driveline uses this parameter to define both the torsion force and the translational force of the chain.
Sprocket Radius Method
Select:
■explicit - Explicitly define the sprocket radius.
■geometry based - Evaluate the radius from a gear geometry.
If you select explicit, Adams Driveline displays the following option:
Input Sprocket Radius
Enter a real number that defines the sprocket radius.
If you select geometry based, Adams Driveline displays the following option:
Input Sprocket Geometry
Select a gear geometry and have Adams Driveline evaluate the radius from that geometry.
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