Torsion Spring - Animated Model
Torsion Spring - Animated Model
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I have seen and automated Compression/Extension Springs using SolidWorks, but never a Torsion Spring other than sweeping a circular profile around some advanced compound curve.
How can I automate this? Does anyone have a reference or tutorial on how to mate this with, say, a spring return door hinge?
How can I automate this? Does anyone have a reference or tutorial on how to mate this with, say, a spring return door hinge?
Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada






RE: Torsion Spring - Animated Model
TorsionSpringByTheTick.zip
Torsion spring has adjustable positions.
Regenerating helical sweeps is a bit time-intensive. You may want to explore some sort of shorcut, e.g. modelling the arms and coils as separate bodies and just moving the arms.