Kinematics of a truck lift gate in ASOM
The example shows a conceptual kinematic design for a truck tailgate lift or lift gate, as a linkage (degrees of freedom =2), driven by two hydraulic cylinders.
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Variations of a Wankel engine
Examples for the simulation of 4 different rotor shape variations for a Wankel engine with our kinematics software ASOM.
Active pedestrian protection for front hatch
In this example, the kinematics software ASOMv10 is used to simulate a possible mechanism for a hood with active pedestrian protection.
ASOM as a tool for car manufacturers and suppliers
Using three brief examples (car seat, rear hatch and spoiler), we demonstrate how car manufacturers and suppliers can use the kinematics software ASOMv7 to solve typical industry-specific problems.
Kinematics of a truck lift gate
The example shows a conceptual kinematic design for a truck tailgate lift or lift gate, in form of a linkage driven by two hydraulic cylinders (i.e. with two degrees of freedom).
Multi-bar system for a foot pedal in a car
The example shows a pedal system and the corresponding motions of its kinematics in the kinematics software ASOMv7.
Rear Spoiler Kinematics with Joint Friction
Basic example for the kinematics of a rear spoiler with masses, forces and bearing friction.
Adding a parcel shelf to a project
In this example we integrate a parcel shelf operated by a rope with initial slack into a finished project of a rear hatch.
Cabrio Folding Roof
Design, aided by linkage synthesis, with consideration of forces for a cabrio folding roof.
Foldable Car Seat
Kinematic design for a two-part foldable car seat with consideration of forces (example from the seating industry).
Pedestrian Protection
Another simplified example for a pedestrian protection kinematic, this one based on a different functional principle.
Kinematic for Pedestrian Protection
In this example the basic kinematics of a pedestrian protection (represented in a simplified way) are analyzed. The pedestrian-protection kinematic consists of a four-bar system and an actuator.
Piston Two-Stroke Engine
In this example, the bearing forces on a cylinder piston of a two-stroke engine are determined in a simplified way.
Retractable Door Handle
Example for the design of a kinematic mechanism for a flush-mounted retractable door handle with kinematic synthesis of two kinematic systems (serial connection of two synthesis methods).
Gas Spring Front Hood
Example for the handling of a gas spring and its integration as an energy storage for a car hood, using the kinematics software ASOMv7.
Interactive Six-Bar Synthesis in ASOMv7
Linkages that have been constructed for a retractable hardtop are used to compare the adaptability of six-bar and four-bar linkage syntheses.
Height Adjustment for Car Seats
Creation of an interactive four bar linkage mechanism synthesis for the height adjustment of a car seat in ASOMv7.