Ideal Force Sensor

Force sensor in mechanical translational systems

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Description

The Ideal Force Sensor block represents a device that converts a variable passing through the sensor into a control signal proportional to the force. The sensor is ideal since it does not account for inertia, friction, delays, energy consumption, and so on.

Connections R and C are mechanical translational conserving ports that connect the block to the line where force is being monitored. Connection F is a physical signal port that outputs the measurement result.

The block positive direction is from port R to port C. This means that positive force applied to port R (the sensor positive probe) generates a positive output signal.

Ports

Output

F — Force, N

physical signal

Physical signal output port for force.

Conserving

R — Rod (positive probe)

mechanical translational

Mechanical translational conserving port associated with the sensor positive probe.

C — Case (reference probe)

mechanical translational

Mechanical translational conserving port associated with the sensor negative (reference) probe.

Model Examples

Vehicle with Manual Transmission

A vehicle that has a four-speed manual transmission. The key elements of the transmission are four synchronizers. By engaging or disengaging these synchronizers and associated dog clutches, the transmission provides four ratios 3.581, 2.022, 1.384, and 1, respectively. The synchronizers are modeled using the Cone Clutch and Dog Clutch blocks.

Open Model

Extended Capabilities

C/C++ Code Generation
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