Spring

Linear 1D translational spring

Library

Mechanics/Translational/Components

Description

A linear 1D translational spring. The component can be connected either between two sliding masses, or between a sliding mass and the housing (model Fixed), to describe a coupling of the sliding mass with the housing via a spring.

Parameters

    Spring_0

  • c [N/m] : Spring constant (>=0) (c): Scalar.
  • s_rel0 [m] : unstretched spring length (s_rel0): Scalar.

Ports

  • Port 1 at left position: implicit input fixedport numbered 1.
  • Port 1 at right position: implicit output fixedport numbered 1.

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