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See also Rack-Pinion dialog-box
Rack -Pinion : |
A Rack-Pinion is the term for a sliding, linear-gear (Rack) that is in mesh with a rotating, circular-gear (Pinion). The motion of the two Parts are kinematically-related by the module and number-of-teeth on the Pinion. |
Ball-Screw : |
A Ball-Screw is a device in which a Screw rotates to move a Nut, or vice-versa. The Linear-Motion of the Nut and the rotation of the Screw are related by the lead of the screw-thread. |
Either the Part with the Pin-Joint or the Part with the Slide-Joint is not kinematically-defined. |
The Part with the Pin-Joint and the Part with the Slide-Joint are kinematically-defined. |
Add Rack-Pinion removes one degrees-of-freedom.
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Elements before you do Add Rack-Pinion
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Elements before you do Add Rack-Pinion
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STEP 1: Click Add Rack-Pinion
There are two elements to select in the Command-Manager. STEP 2: Select the two elements in the graphic-area
STEP 3: Complete the Command
Result :
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STEP 1:Add Rack-Pinion
The Command-Manager indicates you must select two(2) elements STEP 2:Select the two elements in the graphic-area
STEP 3:Complete the Command
The Rack-Pinion is now in the Assembly-Tree and Graphic-Area. Result :
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Video: Add Rack-Pinion