Modeling a Coiled Ring

[Anonymous]

Hey guys and gals,

I am trying to model a coiled ring. Attached is a picture, but the basics are that it needs to be a coiled ring with the coils angled forward about 35 degrees. (The picture should help show you what I am talking about.)

-Thanks

Manny

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[Anonymous]

It seems that the best way to do this would be to sweep a circle along a desired path. Anyone have any idea how write the parametric equations for this shape in the picture?

[jletcher]

Look at this may help

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Inventor-General/coil/m-p/2605075

[mcgyvr]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yw-tQy9VKA

use coil and bend part commands.. 

[jletcher]

LOL you bet me to the you tube vid...

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqBXYghLocI

[Curtis_Waguespack]

AIMESUS,

In addition to the previous replies you can find an example model that might be useful at this link:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Inventor-General/draw-a-SPRING-around-a-circle/m-p/3566844#M443872

You can change the parameters as needed, or just use this model as a guide to create your own.

I hope this helps.
Best of luck to you in all of your Inventor pursuits,
Curtis
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