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