Prismatic

Prismatic joint used in loops (1 translational degree-of-freedom, no states)

Library

Mechanics/Planar/LoopJoints

Description

This is a joint where frame_b (right) is translated with respect to frame_a (left). The translation is described by a relative distance s. For s=0 the two frames coincide.

Note, this is a special Prismatic joint and it can be used in kinematic loops only. Exactly three joints of the palette LoopJoints have to be used in each kinematic loop.

Parameters

    Prismatic_0

  • n [-] : Axis of translation resolved in frame_a (= same as in frame_b) (n): Vector of Size 2.
  • s_offset [m] : Relative distance offset (distance between frame_a and frame_b = s_offset + s) (s_offset): 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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