Model of a convertible softtop roof mechanism
Model of a convertible softtop roof mechanism
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Hi, does anyone have a model of a convertible softtop roof mechanism? Just the bars of course.
I'm trying to model one, but it's tough...
Thanks, Daan
I'm trying to model one, but it's tough...
Thanks, Daan
RE: Model of a convertible softtop roof mechanism
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Model of a convertible softtop roof mechanism
RE: Model of a convertible softtop roof mechanism
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RE: Model of a convertible softtop roof mechanism
RE: Model of a convertible softtop roof mechanism
Model a bunch of pins. You don't even need an assembly model. You can do this at the sketch level.
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JHG
RE: Model of a convertible softtop roof mechanism
RE: Model of a convertible softtop roof mechanism
Are you designing something, or modeling an existing system?
If designing, break your task down into steps. Sketch a bunch of straight lines and apply some constraints. Move the movable stuff and see what moves. Fiddle dimensions around until you get he behavior you want. Now, you can model real parts!
If you are modeling an existing linkage, model the pieces and assemble them. IF it does not work, you have modeled something wrong. Maybe you don't understand the linkage.
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JHG