Use the Rack and Pinion node for 2D and 3D components to create a connection between a
Spur Rack and a
Spur Gear, or between a
Helical Rack and a
Helical Gear in such a way that at the contact point they have no relative motion along the line of action. The remaining displacements and rotations of the rack and pinion are independent of each other.
If the Line contact option is chosen in the
Contact model, one additional constraint is added at the contact point to restrict the relative rotation about a line joining the rack and pinion centers.
When Friction is included on a rack and pinion node, friction forces in the plane perpendicular to the line of action are added on the rack and pinion.
Select Rack and Pinion from the list of racks and gears. You can select any
Spur Rack, or
Helical Rack in the
Rack field and any
Spur Gear, or
Helical Gear in the
Pinion field that is defined for the model.
