Inventor Model Drag Chain Modeling Curved Interference

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I modeled a cable drag chain, but the links interfere between each other on the curved segment. Distance between the links is 33 mm. On the straight segment there is no problem, but on the curved line there is problem with the distance between the work points because the pattern calculates arc length instead of space of 33 mm. Is there a way of better approach of modeling? Please see the picture and packed files.

Thanks ,

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[Marco.Takx]

Hi @Anonymous,

I think the best you can do is like below.

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[Anonymous]

Thank you Marco.Takx,

I was wondering if the assembly can be adaptive? Actially, I want to use positional representations. If I model as you propose I think I won't be able to use positional representations.

[jletcher]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmU7okhv0W8

[Marco.Takx · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous,

Take a look at this Youtube movie.

Maybe it helps you with your challenge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmU7okhv0W8

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[kropsTSQGL]

Hello, how did you managed to get around the distortion in the curved part?