I am trying to model a mechanism where a rigid connector slides simultaneously along two separate curved channels, as shown in the attached screenshot.
Current Setup:
Anchors: The the two channel slots are grounded.
Joints:
Left Slot: I applied a slide joint. (I've also tried pin-slot before)
Right Slot: I applied a Planar joint to keep it on the correct plane.
Contact Sets: "Enable All Contact" is activated.
Limits: No joint limits are currently applied. Also, I ensured the path is possible (i.e., it won't require the bar to extend nor contract)
The Problem: I cannot drag the connector along the path; it locks up immediately or behaves erratically. I have tried:
Changing the path geometry.
- Removing the sliding joint (and keeping the planar + contacts)
Using Tangent relationships instead of Contact Sets.
My Question: What is the correct joint combination to allow a single rigid body to follow two non-parallel curved paths simultaneously? Do I need to use a specific "Follow Path" constraint or multiple Pin-Slot joints?
