Joints and parallel faces

[Anonymous]

Hi,

is it possible to maintain the face always aligned? Even when I move other components?

Thank you

Marco

[neljoshua]

@Anonymous,

I believe the Planar joint type would achieve the desired result.  It will only constrain the faces to be planar, so some translation and rotation would still be possible.

[TrippyLighting]

I think that can be achieved by changing the type o the joints you already have your design. It depends on what components move and how you want them to move.

E.g. the pin-slot joint between between the shaft and the slotted plate on the right will allow the shaft to pivot around it's main axis.

The cylindrical joint between the shaft ad the plate on the left will allow the shaft and the plate to pivot around the shafts axis.

1. Replace the pin-slot joint with a slider joint to avoid the shaft to move.

2. Replace the cylindrical joint also with a slider joint, which will keep the faces on both plates parallel.