hinge movement as a sub-assembly 1

[steinmini]

Probably a dumb question, but have to ask.

Within the bicycle frame assembly, there's a hinge (sub-assembly) to fold or unfold the frame. In the main assembly, I can't open the hinge (or move it within the "hinge" mating limits) and fold the frame. However, if the hinge ass. file is open and I modify the position of the hinge, the hinge opens to the same position (angle) in the larger assembly. I suppose this is just the way things work?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but, to be able to move the hinge in the main assembly, I would have to assemble the hinge components within the same assembly, and not insert it as an already created assembly into the new, larger assembly?

 

[MadMango]

Look in Help for "Flexible" and that should get you on the right path.

"Art without engineering is dreaming; Engineering without art is calculating."

Have you read faq731-376 to make the best use of these Forums?

 

[Gurjjeet]

Right click on Hinge sub assy. while in the main bicylcle assy. & go to Component properties.

Select flexible in right bottom corner.

You need to resolve the assy. before doing it.

Hope that helps.

Gurjeet Singh

 

[steinmini]

Much better than I was hoping for. In both replies got the answer that makes the hinge open/close. For being detailed and right on spot, a star for Gurjeet.