Sprocket Geometry (3D)
In 3D, the part name for the sprocket geometry is sprocket.
The sketch in Figure 2-30 shows all input parameters of the sprocket that can be used to customize the available geometry.
Figure 2-30: Sketch of the sprocket geometry in 3D.
Parameters Description
Table 2-11 shows the description for all important input parameters of the sprocket geometry part.
Table 2-11: sprocket parameters.
name
description
p
Pitch
N
Number of teeth
Wsp
Sprocket width to pitch ratio
Dr
Roller diameter to pitch ratio
Dbr
Bore diameter to pitch diameter ratio
Dh
Hub diameter to pitch diameter ratio
Whu
Hub width to pitch ratio, upside
Whd
Hub width to pitch ratio, downside
Optional Features
The following geometry operations are optional in this part:
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Bore hole in the sprocket. Set Dbr to zero to remove the bore hole.
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Hub on the upside and downside of the sprocket. Set Dh to zero to remove the hubs.
Selections
Table 2-12 describes the selections available for this part.
Table 2-12: sprocket Selections.
name
Type of selection
Description
Sprocket (Object)
Object Selection
Sprocket object
Sprocket
Domain Selection
Sprocket domain
Sprocket Outer Boundaries
Boundary Selection
Outer side surfaces of sprocket
Sprocket Inner Boundaries
Boundary Selection
Inner surfaces of sprocket