Torque

Input signal acting as external torque on a flange

Library

Mechanics/Rotational/Sources

Description

The input signal tau (left) in [Nm] characterizes an external torque which acts (with positive sign) at a flange (right), i.e. the component connected to the flange is driven by torque tau.

The input signal can be provided from one of the signal generator blocks of the Blocks/Sources palette.

Ports

  • Port 1 at left position: implicit input fixedport numbered 1.
  • Port 1 at right position: implicit output fixedport numbered 1.
  • Port 1 at bottom position: implicit output fixedport numbered 2.

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