SIMPLORER User Manual V6.0 - FER-a

Component Nodes
Limit Stop
SIMPLORER 6.0 — Manual 331
Description Node Name Nature
Pin1-Pin2 Translational Spacer TRB1-TRB2 translational
Pin1-Pin2 Rotational Spacer ROTB1-ROTB2 rotational
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The component represents a parallel damper and spring combination within defined limits
(upper and lower limit).
if s() t > SUL
Ft () = C⋅( s() t – SUL)
+ DAMPING ⋅ v() t
if s() t < SLL
Ft () = C⋅ ( s() t – SLL)
+ DAMPING ⋅v()
t
else F() t = 0
if ϕ() t > PHIUL
Mt () = C ⋅( ϕ() t – PHIUL)
+ DAMPING ⋅ ω() t
if ϕ() t < PHILL
Mt () = C ⋅ ( ϕ() t – PHILL)
+ DAMPING ⋅ v() t
else M() t =
0
Dialog Settings
� «Value»
Click the «Value» field of the corresponding parameter to define a value. Common parameter
types. Enter a numerical value, a variable, or an expression. Look the parameter meaning up
in the parameter table below.
«Name»«Default»«Unit»«Description»
Displays the parameter names and their corresponding unit, default value, and description.
You cannot make changes in these fields. If you want to add user-specific information to a
parameter, use the «Info» field in the component output dialog.
Component Parameters
Description [Unit] Parameter Name Data Type
Spring Rate [N/m]/Spring Rate [Nm/rad] C/C real
Damping Coefficient [N*s/m]/Damping Coefficient [Nm*s/
rad]
DAMPING/DAMPING real
Upper Position Limit [m]/Upper Angle Limit [rad] SUL/PHIUL real
Lower Position Limit [m]/Lower Angle Limit [rad] SLL/PHILL real