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How to make 2 hinges rotate together?

nmadsen
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How to make 2 hinges rotate together?

Hi,

I have a model of a hinge which has been assembled with a pin connection that allows for 180° movement.

hinge.PNG

I have inserted this hinge into an assembly where it connects two plates.

hinges.PNG

I can make the first hinge and the plate move together, but when I add the second hinge I cannot use 'Drag Components' to move the plate.

If anyone can provide some useful tips it will be much appreciated.

Regards

Niels


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Place the two hinges in a directional pattern allong the edge of the bottom plate.

Constrain the side plate to the first hinge then add an extra set of constraints and make the second hinge and the side plate coincident.

Now it works.

hinges2.PNG

/Niels

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Solved!

Place the two hinges in a directional pattern allong the edge of the bottom plate.

Constrain the side plate to the first hinge then add an extra set of constraints and make the second hinge and the side plate coincident.

Now it works.

hinges2.PNG

/Niels

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