Create cylinder link mechanism animation

Create cylinder link mechanism animation

First, you will set constraints in the link section of the cylinder.
Thereby, you can operate the cylinder rod and operate the parts linked to the cylinder.

[1] To operate the cylinder rod, make the rod and tip nut into one assembly, Separate them from the cylinder case.
[2] Set [Fixed to Parent] command to green base plate and yellow link base so that they do not move.
[3] Set [Concentric] constraint in the place of rotation.
[4] The interlocking parts set the restraints of [Concentric] and [distance].
[5] Finally, add an animation to the cylinder rod.
Animation - IRONCAD User's Guide

Please refer to the video below.

IC-012

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