Design based on joint limitations.

[acondax]

Hey everyone.

I am working on designing a cabinet that requires the use of some hinges. I've found a perfect hinge on McMaster-Carr for the job and (I believe) I have successfully applied all the necessary joints and contact sets in order to see it behave in a realistic manner.  Now I'm stuck.

I want to drive this hinge to two possible positions, open and closed (see attached images). I will be modeling cabinetry around this hinge and want to ensure there are no unwanted collisions during the opening and closing of the doors. I don't know how to move these joints in a controlled manner. I can click and drag on the model and it might or might not move a single pivoting joint properly; it seems like it behaves randomly. Does anyone have a recommendation for proceeding? 

I've attached my project down below in a post reply so you can open it up and see the behavior for yourself.

Thanks!

Athan

Closed position should have left-most wall perpendicular to base.Open position should have parallel base and head

[g-andresen]

Hi,

Please share the file.

File > export > save as f3d on local drive  > attach it to the next post.

günther

Currently, attachments are only possible via global replys.

[acondax]

Here it is, I was wondering why I wasn't able to attach it to my original post.

[g-andresen]

Hi,

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@acondax  schrieb:

Here it is, I was wondering why I wasn't able to attach it to my original post.

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This is caused by a problem with the forum software.

günther

[jhackney1972]

I do not think you really want to add a controllable motion, the door it is mounted to will do that.  You mainly need a couple of Joint Limits applied which I did on Rev 1 and Rev 3 to make it stop at your desire end angles.  I also add a Motion Study to it where you can drive it if desired.  Model is attached.

Edit: I do not think you need the Contact Set