5.2.3. Revolute Joint Output

Constrained force and torque are reported in the Motion Postprocessor as shown in the table below.

Figure 5.31: Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

ParameterSymbolDescriptionDimension
Force_on_Action_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint The acting force vector on the action marker is defined in Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference.Force
- Measure_in_Base_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

The acting force vector is transformed into the reference frame of the base marker as follows:

Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

where, the variable Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint is defined in the Marker Properties of the base marker.

Force
- Measure_in_Action_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

The acting force vector is transformed into the reference frame of the action marker as follows:

Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

where, the variable of Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint is defined in the Marker Properties of the action marker.

Force
Torque_on_Action_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint The acting torque vector on the action marker is defined in Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference.Force*Length
- Measure_in_Base_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

The acting torque vector is transformed into the reference frame of the base marker as follows:

Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

Force*Length
- Measure_in_Action_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

The acting force vector is transformed into the reference frame of the action marker as follows:

Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

Force*Length
Force_on_Base_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint The reacting force vector on the base marker is defined in Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference.Force
- Measure_in_Base_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

The reacting force vector is transformed into the reference frame of the base marker as follows:

Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

Force
- Measure_in_Action_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

The reacting force vector is transformed into the reference frame of the action marker as follows:

Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

Force
Torque_on_Base_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint The reacting torque vector on the base marker is defined in Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference.Force*Length
- Measure_in_Base_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

The reacting torque vector is transformed into the reference frame of the base marker as follows:

Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

Force*Length
- Measure_in_Action_Marker Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

The reacting torque vector is transformed into the reference frame of the action marker as follows:

Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint

Force*Length

Outputs for friction torque are reported in the Motion Postprocessor as shown in the table below.

Figure 5.32: Definition of outputs of friction torque

ParameterSymbolDescriptionDimension
Stiction DeformationDefinition of outputs of friction torqueThe stiction deformation is the relative displacement moved under the stiction range, and it is defined in Equation 5–8 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory ReferenceLength
Relative VelocityDefinition of outputs of friction torqueThe relative velocity is determined by the sliding velocity at a contact point between contacted surfaces, and it is defined in Equation 5–4 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory ReferenceLength/Time
Friction CoefficientDefinition of outputs of friction torqueThe friction coefficient is determined by the relative velocity and stiction deformation and defined in Equation 5–5, Equation 5–9, and Equation 5–10 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory ReferenceN/A
Frictional TorqueDefinition of outputs of friction torqueTotal frictional torque is defined in Equation 5–15 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory ReferenceForce*Length
Axial Reaction ForceDefinition of outputs of friction torqueThe axial reaction force is the constrained force applied to the action marker in the z-axis direction of the base marker.Force
Frictional Torque Axial ReactionDefinition of outputs of friction torqueThe frictional torque by axial reaction force is defined in Equation 5–13 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory ReferenceForce*Length
Radial Reaction ForceDefinition of outputs of friction torqueThe radial reaction force is the constrained force applied to the action marker on the x-y plane of the base marker.Force
Frictional Torque by Radial Reaction Force Definition of outputs of friction torqueThe frictional torque by radial reaction force is defined in Equation 5–12 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory ReferenceForce*Length
Bending MomentDefinition of outputs of friction torqueThe bending moment is the constrained torque applied to the action marker in the x and y-axes of the base marker.Force*Length
Frictional Torque by Bending Moment Definition of outputs of friction torqueThe frictional torque by bending moment is defined in Equation 5–14 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory ReferenceForce*Length
Pretorque Definition of outputs of friction torquePretorque is used to represent the frictional torque by pre-load.Force*Length
Frictional Torque by Pretorque Definition of outputs of friction torqueThe frictional torque by Pretorque is defined in Equation 5–11 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory ReferenceForce*Length

Outputs for radial clearance are reported in the Motion Postprocessor as shown in the table below.

Figure 5.33: Definition of outputs of radial clearance

ParameterSymbolDescriptionDimension
Relative DistanceDefinition of outputs of radial clearanceThe relative distance in the clearance direction in Equation 5–20 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint.Length
Normal ForceDefinition of outputs of radial clearanceThe normal force on the action body in Equation 5–27 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint.Force
PenetrationDefinition of outputs of radial clearanceThe penetration as defined in Equation 5–21 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint.Length
D penetrationDefinition of outputs of radial clearanceThe penetrating velocity as defined in Equation 5–28 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint.Length/Time
Potential EnergyDefinition of outputs of radial clearance

The potential energy can be calculated as follows:

Definition of outputs of radial clearance
Force*Length
Contact LossDefinition of outputs of radial clearance

The contact loss can be calculated as follows:

Definition of outputs of radial clearance
Force*Length
Spring ForceDefinition of outputs of radial clearance

The spring force on the action body can be calculated as follows:

Definition of outputs of radial clearance

Force
Damping ForceDefinition of outputs of radial clearance

The damping force on the action body can be calculated as follows:

Definition of outputs of radial clearance

Force
Stiffness CoefficientDefinition of outputs of radial clearanceThe stiffness coefficient as defined in Equation 5–30 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint.Force/Length
Damping CoefficientDefinition of outputs of radial clearanceThe damping coefficient as defined in Equation 5–31 and Equation 5–32 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint.Force*Time/Length

Outputs for axial clearance are reported in the Motion Postprocessor and their definitions are the same as for radial clearance (above).