SimMechanics™Getting Started GuideR2013b
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eSublibraryDescriptionBody ElementsRepresent the solid properties of arigid bodyConstraints Constrain the r
Start New Multibody ModelStar t N ew Multibody ModelYou can start a new multibody model from the M ATLAB command line. To dothis, entersmnew. A new mo
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eMultibody Model AnatomyIn this section...“Basic Model Components” on page 1-8“Applying Forces and Torques”
Multibody M odel AnatomyWhile important, rigid body subsystem and joint blocks are not sufficientto represent the four-bar linkage. Other blocks serve
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eBlockPurposeWorld FrameProvides the ultimate referenceframe in a model. All remainingframes are defined wi
Multibody M odel Anatomyrelationships between the three solids. You use them to position the peg andhole sections at the ends o f the main section.App
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eTo represent forces and torques acting at a joint, SimMechanics provides aselection of actuation inputs in
Multibody M odel AnatomySensing M otionYou can sense motion betw een two arbitrary rigid body frames. For this task,SimMechanics provides the Transfor
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eTo sense motion directly between two rigid bo dy frames connected at a joint,SimMechanics provides a selec
Multibody M odel Anatomyfigure shows ho w you can se nse the angular position of the coupler-rockerrevolute joint directly from the joint block.Relate
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1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eMultibody Modeling WorkflowIn this section...“Model Rigid Bodies” on page 1-16“Assemble M ultibody Model”
Multibody Modeling Workflow• Compound — Rigidly connect multiple Solid blocks to model the rigid body.Compound rigid bodies require more tim e to mode
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eA complete rigid body subsystem contains the following:• Frames — Construct with position and orientation
Multibody Modeling WorkflowAdd Geometry, Inertia, and Graphic PropertiesTo add geometry, inertia, and graphic properties to a rigid body, you use theS
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eIn the Inertia menu of the Solid dialog box, you can specify the density if thelink material — e.g.2.70 g/
Multibody Modeling WorkflowAssemble Multibody ModelOnce you have created the rigid body subsystems, you can assemble thesubsystems intoa mechanism or
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar ePrismatic Primitives01232UniversalJoint———3GimbalJointBearingJoint—6–DOFJointSphericalPrimitives1Spherical
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1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eSpecify Joint State Tar getsTo specify the initial configuration of a multibody assembly, u se the StateTa
Multibody Modeling WorkflowProcedure column identifies the steps requ ired to add each force/torquetype to a model.Force/Torque TypeDescriptionProcedu
ContentsIntroduction to SimMechanics Software1SimMechanics Product Description...1-2Key Features... 1-
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eForce/Torque TypeDescriptionProcedure3 Connect a physicalsignal line to eachexposed physicalsignal port.Ri
Multibody Modeling WorkflowSensing DescriptionProcedureaccelerationparameters of onerigid body f rame withrespect to any otherframe in a modelblock to
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eSimulate and Analyze modelRun the simulation to examine the dynamic behavior of the model. Simulinkprovide
Multibody Modeling Workflow• Check the solv er step sizes and tolerances. S malle r values for bothparameters produce more accurate results at the cos
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Multibody Modeling WorkflowDuring simulation, you can open any scope blocks in the model to examinethe dynamic behavior of the model. The following fi
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eModel Sim ple LinkIn this section...“Model O verview ” on page 1 -32“Build Model” on page 1-33“Generate Su
Model Simple LinkBuild Model1 At the MATLAB command line, e ntersmnew. The SimM echanics blocklibrary and a new m odel open up.2 In the model, copy th
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eParameterValueGeometry > Dimensions[L W H] cmInertia > Densityrho kg/m^3Graphic > VisualPropertie
Model Simple Link3 Click the Subsystem block and press Ctrl+M to create a subsystem mask.4 In the Para me ters & D ialog tab of the Mask Editor wi
Model Pendulum ... 1-37Model Overview... 1-37Build Model...
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eSave ModelTo use it in later tutorials, save the link subsystem as a custom library block.Name the block L
Model PendulumModel PendulumIn this section...“Model O verview ” on page 1 -37“Build Model” on page 1-38“Specify Gravity” on page 1-39“Add Motion Sens
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eBuild Model1 At the MATLAB command line, e ntersmnew. The SimM echanics blocklibrary and a new m odel open
Model Pendulum6 In the Solid block dialog box, specify these parameters.ParameterValueGeometry > Dimensions[4 4 4] cmGraphic > VisualProperties
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eAdd Motion SensingFor model analysis, you can s en se joint motion d irectly from th e joint block.In this
Model PendulumGuide Model AssemblySet the initial angle at the revolute joint between the link and the fixed pivot.1 Double-click the Revolute Joint b
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar e3 Simulate the model. Mechanics Explorer play s a 3-D animation of themodel simulation.4 Double-click the
Model PendulumSave ModelSo that you can reuse the simple pendulum model, save it as simple_pendulumin a convenient folder.1-43
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eModeling with SimMechanics First and Second GenerationsSimMechanics software contains two technologies: Fi
Modeling with SimMechanics™ First and Second Generations1Point-curve, Gear, Velocity, and Screw constraints2CAD update supported only in SimM echanics
1Introduction toSimMechanics Software• “SimMechanics Product Description” on page 1-2• “Required and Related Products” on page 1-3• “Representing Mach
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eSimMechanics Product DescriptionModel and simulate multibo dy mechanica l systemsSimMechanics™provides a m
Required and Related ProductsRequired and Related ProductsIn this section...“SimMechanics Visualization Requirements” on page 1-3“Support for Recorded
1 Introduction to SimMecha nic s ™ Softwar eyou a set of block libraries with which you can model common componentsfound in industry and academia: rig
Representing Machines with SimMechanics™ BlocksRepresenting Machines with SimMechanics BlocksTo model a 3-D multibody system, you use the SimMechanics
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