WOLFRAM SYSTEM MODELER

WhyArrows

Use of arrows in Mechanics.Translational

Diagram

Wolfram Language

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Information

This information is part of the Modelica Standard Library maintained by the Modelica Association.

When using the models of the translational sublibrary it is recommended to make sure that all arrows point in the same direction because then all component have the same reference system. In the example the distance from flange_a of Rod1 to flange_b of Rod2 is 2 m. The distance from flange_a of Rod1 to flange_b of Rod3 is also 2 m though it is difficult to see that. Without the arrows it would be almost impossible to notice. That all arrows point in the same direction is a sufficient condition for an easy use of the library. There are cases where horizontally flipped models can be used without problems.

Components (13)

fixed

Type: Fixed

Description: Fixed flange

rod1

Type: Rod

Description: Rod without inertia

rod2

Type: Rod

Description: Rod without inertia

rod3

Type: Rod

Description: Rod without inertia

positionSensor2

Type: PositionSensor

Description: Ideal sensor to measure the absolute position

positionSensor1

Type: PositionSensor

Description: Ideal sensor to measure the absolute position

positionSensor3

Type: PositionSensor

Description: Ideal sensor to measure the absolute position

fixed1

Type: Fixed

Description: Fixed flange

spring1

Type: Spring

Description: Linear 1D translational spring

mass1

Type: Mass

Description: Sliding mass with inertia

fixed2

Type: Fixed

Description: Fixed flange

spring2

Type: Spring

Description: Linear 1D translational spring

inertia2

Type: Mass

Description: Sliding mass with inertia