Single Direction Rotational Joints (Sprag Clutch)

Single Direction Rotational Joints (Sprag Clutch)

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Single Direction Rotational Joints (Sprag Clutch)

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Hi,

 

I'm having trouble figuring out how to model a Sprag clutch/Ratchet with joints and contact sets. Fusion 360 doesn't seem to have conditional constraints for the different joint types. I was able to get the paw and ratchet to work but was unable to have the backplate (in the test mock up) to work in conjunction. I tried motion links which didn't work either.  I think if there was an option for semi-rigid joints it may work. I'm sure I've missed something so it's most likely operator error.

 

Does anyone know of a work around or maybe a script that would work?     

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TheCADWhisperer
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@Anonymous wrote:

Does anyone know of a work around…


My students do this mechanism with Autodesk Inventor Professional > Dynamic Simulation.