Force

External force acting on a drive train element as input signal

Library

Mechanics/Translational/Sources

Description

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

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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