Creating a BELT >>> NEED HELP

[prboy3]

Hi there Forum,

I finally find a Solidworks forum!!!

I need help in creating a BELT or CHAIN in Solidworks. I'm assembling a simple RPM Reductor and I can't seem to find a way to create a belt to use. My main question here is how do I give the part the belt caracteristic? If I simulate the assembly I want the pulleys to move by means of the belt.

Please help a student out..

Best regards,

Victor
PR

 

[orbsah]

I don't know how to make the chain/belt move, but you can use a gear mate to drive the pulleys w/ the correct relative speeds.

 

[ridein]

I know SWX has a easy belt / chain setup available in the 2007 version. You can see their video illustrating this at [url]http://files.solidworks.com/News/Sketch_blocks/Sketch_blocks .html[/url]


A general overview of the 2007 upgrade is at


[url]http://www.solidworks.com/pages/products/SolidWorks_2007/Sol idWorksOfficePremium2007.html[/url]

 

[prboy3]

Thanks Guys,

I manage to use the Gear Mate. I'm going to have to wait until the 2007 for this feature. In the mean time, solid belt for me, LOL.

Thanks again,

Victor

 

[andrasITC]

You can also check this link
http://www.solidprofessorstore.com/Samples/Blocks.html