12.2.14. Pulley Properties for CVT

Figure 12.36: Pulley entity properties

Pulley entity properties

Figure 12.37: Modeler tab in the Pulley entity property dialog

ParameterSymbolDescriptionDimension (Range)
1. NameN/AName of pulley entity.N/A
2. R1 (mm)N/ADistance from "End Point" to rotational axis of pulley.

Length

(Real>0.0)

3. R2 (mm)N/ADistance from "Start Point" to rotational axis of pulley.

Length

(Real>0.0)

4. R3 (mm)N/ARadius of center hole of pulley.

Length

(Real>0.0)

5. L (mm)N/ADistance from "End Point" to "Symbol Position" of pulley entity.N/A
6. θ (deg)N/AIt's sheave angle that between sheave surface and rotational plane of pulley.

Angle

(Real>0.0)

7. No. of Radial PointsN/AThe number of points that divide the sheave surface with equal distance on radial direction.Integer: 2~20
8. Circumferential DegreeN/AThe measured range of the sheave surface on circumferential direction. It's used to calculate pulley deformation ratio (circumferential).

Angle

(Real: 65~180deg)

9. PreviewN/APreview shape of pulley surface.N/A
10. Pulley DimensionN/AUsed to check the pulley dimension.N/A

Figure 12.38: Shape of Pulley surface

Shape of Pulley surface