14.2.4.5. Clutch

The Clutch information which is created using Body To DT is shown in the Clutch tab. In order to modify the specification the Clutch to be made by Body To DT, can check and modify the parameters in this tab.

Figure 14.34: Clutch tab parameters for Body To DT

Clutch tab parameters for Body To DT

Figure 14.35: Clutch tab parameters for Body To DT

ParameterDescription
1. Body NameThe name of the body to be created into clutch.
2. Clutch NameThe name of the clutch to be created.
3. PositionUse to set the Clutch position. The RScalar Force and Revolute Joint for clutch pack will be created in this position.
4. Rotate AxisUse to set the Clutch's rotate. The RScalar Force and Revolute Joint for clutch pack will be created using this rotate axis.
5. Clutch StiffnessUse to set the stiffness to calculate the torque at which the clutch pack will stop gear.
6. Damping RatioUse to set the damping ratio to calculate the torque at which the clutch pack will stop gear.
7. Engage DurationUse to set the engage duration of clutch.
8. Disengage DurationUse to set the disengage duration of clutch.
9. Spline DataUse to show the spline data.
10. Open FileUse to import the spline data. The file to import must saved csv file and the independent variable of data is time and should be defined from 0 to 1 second.
11. Spline GraphUse to show the spline graph.
12. Check ParametersUse to update spline when the user inputs the spline data directly.
13. RefreshUse to update the list of 3D CAD modified according to the naming rules.
14. Hide Body GroupUse to hide 3D CAD used in Body To DT collectively.

Figure 14.36: Refresh window parameters for a Clutch

Refresh window parameters for a Clutch