In this step, we connect these Function-Blocks (FB):
• | A Linear-Motion FB |
• | A Motion-Dimension FB |
• | A Motion FB and a Gearing FB |
These FBs, together, specify how and when a Crank, Rocker or Slider moves.
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A Rocker is a Part that rotates around a Pin-Joint with a motion as defined by motion-values at the input-connector of a Motion-Dimension FB. |
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The image shows a Rocker. To add a Rocker:
To edit the FBs, double-click the FB icons or see How to open an Element's dialog-box |
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In MechDesigner, the Crank is a simplified Rocker. It rotates at constant speed. |
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The 'Crank':
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A Slider is a Part that reciprocates, back-and-forth, along a Slide-Joint. |
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The image shows a Slider. To add a Slider: The initial position, here 110mm
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See the video to the left. |