Mechanism Simulation Part Interference??

[fiebigc]

I'm trying to create an analysis in Mechanism where a force is applied to a plate. The plate is attached to a base part by springs.

The plate is assembled by a planar constraint that I've defined limits that will roughly limit the movement of the plate. However that are some rotations that I can't predict and the plate will interfere with the base part and the simulation does not reflect reality.

How can I keep the parts from interfering to make the simulation realistic?

Thanks.

 

[Ankarali]

Is this an idea for you ?





[url]http://www.mcadcentral.com/proe/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33 878&PN=1[/url]

 

[Mloew]

You can use cam connections between surfaces that can not interfere. Enable lift-off to allow them to separate if you don't want them "stuck" together.

 

[fiebigc]

Thanks for the suggestion Mloew. Setting the surfaces up as CAMs has done the trick. Although it doesn't seem like a terribly intuitive step.