We can classify these joints under 4 different categories depending on the way they are defined. Of course one specific joint can belong to several categories:
- Joints using assembly constraints (i.e. a revolute joint is defined by two constraints (coincidence between two lines) and an offset between two planes
- Joints using topological or geometrical elements (i.e. a point curve joint is defined by a point and a curve)
- Compound joints using other joints (i.e. a gear joint is defined with two revolute joints)
- Axis-based Joints (defined with axis systems) (i.e. universal joint)
DMU Kinematics Simulator lets you define the following joints using axis
systems (
):
- u joint
- prismatic
- revolute
- cylindrical
- spherical
