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Multibody systems simulation software 101<br />

REV<br />

REV<br />

SPH<br />

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REV<br />

REV<br />

Fig. 3.21<br />

Overconstrained loop in a system model<br />

CYL<br />

SPH<br />

M<br />

REV<br />

REV<br />

Fig. 3.22<br />

Zero degree of freedom four-bar linkage model<br />

The addition of an extra body attached to the ground by a spherical joint<br />

appears to add the extra 3 degrees of freedom needed to at least obtain a<br />

zero degree of freedom model that would be used for a kinematic analysis<br />

as tabulated below:<br />

Parts 6 (5 1) 24<br />

Revolutes 5 4 20<br />

Spherical 3 1 3<br />

Motion 1 1 1<br />

Total DOF 0<br />

Although it appears the problem has been solved there are still redundant<br />

constraints in the system. In balancing the degrees of freedom in the model<br />

it is necessary that not only is the overall system not overconstrained but<br />

also any individual loops within the model. A possible solution in this case<br />

is to select the joints shown in Figure 3.22.<br />

For the joints selected now the result is a zero degree of freedom model that<br />

would be used for a kinematic analysis. The degree of freedom balance is<br />

tabulated below:<br />

Parts 6 (4 1) 18<br />

Revolutes 5 2 10<br />

Spherical 3 1 3<br />

Cylindrical 4 1 4<br />

Motion 1 1 1<br />

Total DOF 0

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