Hatch with Tension Spring

This example, produced 'on the fly', demonstrates (although only very briefly) a complete design process for a rear hatch with a simple linkage.

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It factors in various different technical and ergonomic restrictions like manual forces (considering the cases with and without the tension spring at the same time), kinematic synthesis conditions, friction, street inclination, different animation directions, alternative mounting points, etc.

While this video is offered only with German as spoken language, a version with English subtitles is available.