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Dog Clutch
Dog Clutch component
The Dog Clutch component models a clutch where the coupling of the two sides is achieved by the engagement of toothed connections between the two shafts (as opposed to friction in normal clutches). A typical usage of dog clutches is in manual transmissions.
Geometry
The Dog Clutch geometry is defined by two parameters; and as shown in the figure below.
Equations
and
The contact between the teeth on the two sides of the Dog Clutch is modeled using linear angular springs and dampers:
where
State Machine Definition
The Dog Clutch has three distinct states as shown in the figure below.
The boolean output locked is defined as
Connections
Name
Condition
Description
ID
-
Flange to side a
flange_a
Flange to side b
flange_b
signal
Real input signal for clutch activation, from 0 (disengaged) to 1 (engaged)
Boolean output port for the clutch state
false: free
true: locked
state_locked
Parameters
Symbol
Default
Units
rad
see "Geometry" section above
gap
epsilon
Angular teeth stiffness
c
Angular teeth damping
d
See Also
MapleSim Driveline Library Overview
MapleSim Library Overview
1-D Mechanical Overview
Clutches and Brakes
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