Mechanism Connection Question
May 19, 2014
12:58 PM
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May 19, 2014
12:58 PM
Mechanism Connection Question
I need help to create a mechanism connection to keep the bucket of an earth moving machine parallel to the ground.
When I use the pin connection I get the axis and translation option, but the translation option does not have an orient. It aligns/mate the 2 planes to be coincident.
I cannot find a constraint to orient the bucket so it is always level to the ground as the boom arms move up/down/forward/back
Any help would greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ronnie

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May 19, 2014
02:33 PM
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May 19, 2014
02:33 PM
Ronnie,
Use geometric constraints i.e. plane to plane
Cordially,
Dr. Andreas Vlahinos
Advanced Engineering Solutions, LLC
4547 N. Lariat Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80108
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Use geometric constraints i.e. plane to plane
Cordially,
Dr. Andreas Vlahinos
Advanced Engineering Solutions, LLC
4547 N. Lariat Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80108
303-814-0455 Office
720-838-0455 Cell
May 21, 2014
04:16 PM
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May 21, 2014
04:16 PM
I got the answer back from PTC technical support.
The solution to get the orient option is to use the "General" mechanism constraint.
Thanks!
Ronnie Shand
The solution to get the orient option is to use the "General" mechanism constraint.
Thanks!
Ronnie Shand
