Sprocket Geometry (2D)
In 2D, the part name for the sprocket geometry is sprocket_2d.
The sketch Figure 2-27 shows all input parameters of the sprocket that can be used to customize the geometry part.
Figure 2-27: Sketch of the sprocket geometry in 2D.
Parameters Description
Table 2-5 shows the description for all important input parameters of the sprocket_2d geometry part
Table 2-5: sprocket (2D) parameters.
name
description
p
Pitch
N
Number of teeth
Dr
Roller diameter to pitch ratio
Dbr
Bore diameter to pitch diameter ratio
Optional Features
The following geometry operation is optional in this part:
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Bore hole in the sprocket. Set Dbr to zero to remove the bore hole.
Selections
Table 2-5 describes the selections available for this part.
Table 2-6: sprocket (2D) Selections.
name
Type of selection
Description
Sprocket (Object)
Object Selection
Sprocket object
Sprocket
Domain Selection
Sprocket domain
Sprocket Outer Boundaries
Boundary Selection
Outer boundaries of sprocket
Sprocket Inner Boundaries
Boundary Selection
Inner boundaries of sprocket