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Mechanism Non-Linear Spring

Mechanism Non-Linear Spring

Mechanism Non-Linear Spring

(OP)
Hello All,

Does anyone know if it is possible or if there is a workaround to model a non-linear spring in mechanism?  It appears the spring rate can only be linear for a mechanism spring.

Not sure if some gurus out there have used custom load functions to accomplish the same effect.

Thanks,

Steve
 

Stephen Seymour, PE
Seymour Engineering & Consulting Group
www.seymourecg.com  

RE: Mechanism Non-Linear Spring

How about creating a joint (like a slider) then create a measure of distance on the axis of this "spring". You can then define a Force Motor acting on the connection's slider DOF and use a "User Defined" expression. Make the function anything you want which is a function of the measure.

RE: Mechanism Non-Linear Spring

(OP)
That is a good idea.  I will give it a try in a bit and let you know how it works out.

Thanks,

Steve
 

Stephen Seymour, PE
Seymour Engineering & Consulting Group
www.seymourecg.com  

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