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This task shows how to create Universal joints in a V5
mechanism. |
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Open the
UJoint_without_joint.CATProduct document.
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When you create joints, you can define the mechanism within
the same dialog box. Remember though, that you can create a mechanism
independently from the joints by selecting Insert > New Mechanism...
from the menu bar. |
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You can use axis system to create universal
joints. Select the Axis-based Joint icon
in the Kinematics
joints toolbar. Refer to Creating
Axis-based Joints. |
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Click the arrow within the Revolute Joint icon
from the DMU Kinematics toolbar (Revolute joint is the default joint
type)
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Undock the Kinematics Joints toolbar:
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Select Universal Joint
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The Joint Creation: U Joint dialog box is displayed.
The cross-pin axis selection has been simplified:
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Click New Mechanism. The Mechanism
Creation dialog box is displayed:

In our example, keep the default name Mechanism.1. |
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Select Spin 1 either in the geometry area or in the
specification tree. In our example, select the green cylinder axis as
shown below:

The current selection field is automatically updated. |
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Select Spin 2, for example the blue cylinder axis:
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Select the cross-pin axis direction. Select the Any
option. In this case, you need to select the direction of the cross-pin
axis (which has to be perpendicular with one of the two axis previously
selected). In our example, select an edge of the green cylinder.
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Click Ok to end the Universal joint creation.

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The specification tree is updated |

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Open the
Ujoint_with_joint.CATProduct to check your result.
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For more information, refer to
About Joints and Creating Mechanisms and
Joints. |