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Graham Escapement Relation
dunk_fordyce
Member Posts: 2 ✭
I have created an escapement assembly here
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/2db0a19756f46979a6949b29/w/1e570ecb728e412aaea13213/e/45fc019427d0eb134096b4df?renderMode=0&uiState=66ff35e9d97ac2767de19b94
I would like to animate/simulate this design to prove that it will work in the real world but I am unsure how to proceed. I think I need some sort of relation between the gear and the fork but I cant find anything online. Is there any way to do it?
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This is a typical example of an intermitting movement and unfortunately this cannot be animated straight away in Onshape.
However, there is a workaround: animation with timelines and pointers.
This method is invented by @john_mcclary.
I recently published a demonstration and explanation of a simplified animation I did on one of my projects.
You may study the document to get the results you want.
If you have any questions I will be glad to help you.
Here is the link:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/e36a4b13e729607a599eb3ed/w/3ad27495781ed00c4b08f4f3/e/c55bddc4a99f3ec5f25bf683