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Limited Slip Differential

(Template Builder) Driveline Components -> Limited Slip Differential -> New/Modify  Comprehensive Help
Defines a limited slip differential. See Limited Slip Differentials.
The dialog box has two modes: create and modify.
 
For the option:
Do the following:
Limited Slip Differential Name
If creating a limited slip differential, enter a string to define its name.
If modifying a limited slip differential, enter the database name of an existing limited slip differential.
Left Side Gear Part
Enter the database name of a part that defines the left side gear part.
Right Side Gear Part
Enter the database name of a part that defines the right side gear part.
Differential Case Part
Enter the database name of a part that defines the differential side gear part.
Construction Frame 1
Enter a Coordinate Reference for the left side gear part.
Construction Frame 2
Enter a coordinate reference for the right side gear part.
Type
Select one of the following:
■Viscous
■Clutch Pack
■Torque Sensing
See Limited Slip Differentials for more information on these types.
If you select Viscous, Adams Driveline displays the following option:
Property File
Enter a property file suitable for limited slip differentials. 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.
If you select Clutch Pack, Adams Driveline displays the following options:
Friction Coeff.
Specify the friction coefficient of the clutch.
Friction Arm
Specify the friction arm of the clutch.
Torque preload
Specify the clutch normal torque preload.
Gear Ramp Angle
Specify the ramp angle of the gear
Side Gear Radius
Specify the side gear radius.
Left Joint
Specify the left joint, which connects the left gear part to the differential case. Adams Driveline reads the normal load from the joint reaction forces, and determines the clutch torque.
Right Joint
Specify the right joint, which connects the right gear part to the differential case. Adams Driveline reads the normal load from the joint reaction forces, and determines the clutch torque.
If you select Torque Sensing, Adams Driveline displays the following options:
Variable Type
Select one of the following:
■Solver Variable - A solver variable describes the input torque of the limited slip differential.
■Input Communicator - An input communicator describes the input torque of the limited slip differential.
Input Torque Variable/Communicator
Enter an Adams Solver variable or an input communicator that describes the input toque of the limited slip differential.
Bias Ratio
Enter the limited slip differential bias ratio.
Torque Threshold
Enter the limited slip differential torque threshold.
Speed Threshold
Enter the limited slip differential speed threshold.
Torsen Type
Select:
■Type A/B to represent an even torque split between the differential outputs.
■Type C to represent a center differential with a user-specified Nominal Torque Split. The percentage of torque applied to the first and second gear parts must add up to 100. For example, if user enter 30 for First Ratio, Adams Driveline will suggest 70 for the Second Ratio.
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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