Newby mechanism assembly question

Jan 02, 2009 5 Replies

I am trying to model a kind of machine screw mechanism as might be found in a workshop vice or scissor jack. I seam unable to get the 'nut' and screw to mate. This occurs if I make a simple thread or my more complex version.



Any ideas or better yet models to examine?



Thanks, Neil.


Please see the grahic I posted at

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The bearing pins sit within the irregular helixes translating the vertical motion into rotation.

Any help will be really appreciated.

Thanks, Neil

PS: first day on the usenet, yes a moderator is needed.

Neil,

Did you tried using tangent and limit mates. Also you can create one surface and add a coincident mate.

Deepak

Ah.. here is the thread.. were you trying to do something like this...

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Please see the grahic I posted at
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