I am trying to design a 4 link mechanism with a coupler
point. There are defined constraints for the coupler
curve, it has a lateral constraint and has to raise to a
defined height. There is also a constraint on the initial
height and overall length of the mechanism (starting
location of the coupler point). I have created loop
closure equations relating all 4 links and angles. This
seems next to impossible to figure out by hand or try to
write a program to do it. How can I get BMX to figure out
the proper link lengths to fit the given parameters? Is
it possible to do this?
Just so you know, I have already made a best guess
skeleton mechanism and created several measurements
relating the coupler point to its start point, angle
travel, etc. Motion analysis features for the lateral
movement, vertical and angle measurements have also been
created.
Please let me know if a drawing or assembly file is
required for help.
Thank you
point. There are defined constraints for the coupler
curve, it has a lateral constraint and has to raise to a
defined height. There is also a constraint on the initial
height and overall length of the mechanism (starting
location of the coupler point). I have created loop
closure equations relating all 4 links and angles. This
seems next to impossible to figure out by hand or try to
write a program to do it. How can I get BMX to figure out
the proper link lengths to fit the given parameters? Is
it possible to do this?
Just so you know, I have already made a best guess
skeleton mechanism and created several measurements
relating the coupler point to its start point, angle
travel, etc. Motion analysis features for the lateral
movement, vertical and angle measurements have also been
created.
Please let me know if a drawing or assembly file is
required for help.
Thank you