Create Chain - Silent

If you select Linear compliance, the following options will be displayed:

Chain

Name

Enter the chain name.

Axis of Rotation

Axis of Rotation can be one of the following:

Reference location

Enter the reference location. This will be used as a reference frame to build other chain components.

Geometry

Total Links

Select to directly specify the number of links in the chain. By default, this is un-selected and Adams Machinery will automatically calculates the number of links for which, based on the chain routing, the lowest positive tension will result. This field is primarily intended for use-cases where a maximum of 1 or 2 extra links beyond the default calculated number of links is desired. Be advised that such models may have difficulty reaching a static equilibrium solution. Use of the static funnel technique may be necessary to solve for equilibrium.

Link type

Select one of the following:

Chain pitch

Enter the distance, p, between the centerlines of the two rollers on a chain link.

Chain width

Enter the width of the silent chain links.

Pitch to back

Enter the distance, h, from the pitch line of the chain link to the edge of the plate that will be in contact with a guide. This distance will be used no matter how the chain link is defined.

Section geometry

Select how many sections should be used to specify the left and right part of the link.

Each section, will display three text boxes where you should enter the X and Y coordinates and the current radius.

More details refer to Silent Chain Link Specification.

Link stiffness

Defining Chain Stiffness: Chain connection parameters defines the stiffness and damping coefficients of the bushing connecting two links. You can measure the chain tension by creating requests; see Create/Modify Chain Link Request or Create/Modify Span Request for Roller and Silent Chain.

Translational (X)

Rotational (Z)

Geometry settings