Translational Backlash
Purpose
Ideal translational backlash
Library
Mechanical / Translational / Components
Description
The Translational Backlash models an ideal, symmetrical, two-sided Translational Hard Stop in a translational system, which restricts the relative displacement of the two flanges between an upper and lower limit of \(\pm \frac{b}{2}\). While the displacement is within the limits, no force is transmitted. When the displacement hits either limit, the flanges become rigidly connected until the transmitted force reverses.
Parameters
- Total backlash
The total permitted displacement \(b\) between the flanges, in meters \((\mathrm{m})\).
- Initial displacement
The initial displacement of the flanges, in meters \((\mathrm{m})\). May be specified in order to provide proper initial conditions if absolute positions are measured anywhere in the system. Otherwise, this parameter can be left blank.
Probe Signals
- Force
The transmitted force flowing from the unmarked to the marked flange, in newtons \((\mathrm{N})\).
- Displacement
The displacement of the marked flange with respect to the unmarked flange, in meters \((\mathrm{m})\).
- State
The internal state of the component:
-1in lower limit,0inside limits,+1in upper limit.