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Motion simulation- no contact at zero time

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Jezovuk

Mechanical
Dec 13, 2010
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Hello!
I started using motion simulation a few weeks ago, so I am new in this area.
My problem is presented at picture attached. I want to simulate a motion of rod and lever. The lever is pushed by Pin 1 when plate is moving left to right and pushed by Pin 2 when plate is moving right to left.

My question is: what kind of joint should i use to simulate the movement of lever when plate is movin left to right (Pin 1 is pushing the lever), but when in T=0 (zero time) those two elements are not in contact?
 
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I don't know if the 2-d contactcan do it or not but i know that the 3-d contact will.
The material properties are tricky to set though.

Regards,
Tomas
 
Thank You Tomas, 3D contact is the answer!
 
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