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Constant-Velocity Joint Assembly

(Template Builder) Driveline Components -> Complex Components -> CV Joint -> New/Modify   Comprehensive Help
Creates an entire Constant-Velocity Joint Assembly. A constant-velocity joint is commonly referred to as a CV joint.
 
For the option:
Do the following:
CV Joint Name
Enter a string to be used as the prefix for all entities in the CV-joint assembly (general parts, rotational backlash, translational backlash, and joints).
CV Reference Frame
Specify the construction frame (or hardpoint) used to locate all parts and attachments. This reference frame represents the physical location of the CV joint.
Shaft Inner Point
Specify the hardpoint or construction frame used to locate a point to orient the convel joint.
Shaft Outer Point
Specify the hardpoint or construction frame used to locate the second point to orient the convel joint.
I Part
Specify the name of the I part of the CV joint.
J Part
Specify the name of the J part of the CV joint.
Rotational Backlash
Enter the rotational backlash in the CV joint. During Simulations, as long as the angular displacement between the two parts is smaller than the rotational backlash value, the transmitted torque will be zero.
The dialog box creates an Adams Driveline rotational backlash element using default values for contact stiffness, contact damping, and sharpness factor. Afterwards, you can use the Rotational Backlash Modify dialog box to modify values. You can access the Rotational Backlash Modify dialog box from the Components menu or by right-clicking the rotational backlash element.
Plunge
Enter the translational backlash in the CV joint.
The dialog box creates an Adams Driveline translational backlash element using default values for contact stiffness, contact damping, and sharpness factor. Afterwards, you can access the Translational Backlash Modify dialog box to modify values.