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ThreeSpringReturn

Joystick re-centering mechanism with three tension springs.

Diagram

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Information

 

Three-Spring Return Mechanism

 

Description

This component models a joystick re-centering mechanism based on a symmetrical arrangement of three tension springs.

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Parameters (4)

c

Value:

Type: TranslationalSpringConstant (N/m)

Description: Spring constant

d

Value:

Type: Real (N/(m/s))

Description: Damping constant

spring_height

Value:

Type: Length (m)

Description: Height of tension springs fixed connections

s_unstretched

Value:

Type: Length (m)

Description: Unstretched length of each tension spring

Connectors (2)

frame_b1

Type: Frame_b

frame_a1

Type: Frame_a

Components (6)

tensionSpring1

Type: TensionSpringDamper

tensionSpring2

Type: TensionSpringDamper

tensionSpring3

Type: TensionSpringDamper

fixedTranslation1

Type: FixedTranslation

fixedTranslation2

Type: FixedTranslation

fixedTranslation3

Type: FixedTranslation

Used in Examples (2)

JoystickForceResponse

EducationExamples.MechanicalEngineering.Joystick

Model simulating response of three joystick designs to circularly varying test force.

JoystickReturnTrajectory

EducationExamples.MechanicalEngineering.Joystick

Model simulating response of three joystick designs to circularly varying test force.