Converter of translational motion to rotational motion#

Converter of translational motion to rotational motion block converts the tangential force and velocity on the shaft into a force moment and angular velocity based on the length of the force arm (shaft radius). The block can be connected to both force and velocity source blocks.

The direction of shaft rotation is controlled by Clockwise rotation corresponds to positive velocity field (1):

(1)#\[\begin{split} T=F\cdot R;\\ \omega=\frac{v}{R}, \end{split}\]

where:

\(𝐹\) – tangential force, [N];

\(𝑇\) – force moment, [N \(\cdot \)m];

\(𝑅\) – shaft radius, [m].

1. Properties#

Property	Default value	Description	Units of measurement
Shaft radius	2.0	Drive shaft leverage	m
Clockwise rotation corresponds to positive velocity	Off	-	-

2. Inputs and outputs#

Parameters	Input/Output	Description	Units of measurement	Property type
Mechanical port (translational)	Input	-	rad/s	Rotational motion
Mechanical port (rotary)	Output	-	rad/s	Translational motion

In order to see the connection capabilities of the block, you need to go to page Description of block ports