This basic sensor is aimed to be used within advanced sensors where the cut-force acting between the two frames is determined to which this model is connected. This cut-force is provided at the output signal connector force (= frame_a.f). If parameter positiveSign = false, the negative cut-force is provided (= frame_b.f).
Via parameter resolveInFrame it is defined in which frame the force vector is resolved:
resolveInFrame = Types.ResolveInFrameA. | Meaning |
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world | Resolve vector in world frame |
frame_a | Resolve vector in frame_a |
frame_resolve | Resolve vector in frame_resolve |
In this basic sensor model, the connector frame_resolve is always enabled and must be connected. If resolveInFrame = Types.ResolveInFrameA.frame_resolve, the vector force is resolved in the frame to which frame_resolve is connected.
In the following figure the animation of a CutForce sensor is shown. The dark blue coordinate system is frame_b, and the green arrow is the cut force acting at frame_b and with negative sign at frame_a.