modelCoupling

Ideal rotational coupling

Extends from Modelica.Mechanics.Rotational.Interfaces.PartialTwoFlanges (Partial model for a component with two rotational 1-dim. shaft flanges).

Information

This is a model of an ideal stiff coupling: One device connected to the coupling is turning clockwise (looking at the shaft end), the other device connected to the coupling is turning counter-clockwise (looking at the shaft end). The torque at flange_b has the same magnitude as the torque at flange_a but opposite sign. This is achieved by using an ideal gear with ratio = -1.

Variable w represents the angular velocity of flange_a and tau represents the torque transferred from flange_a to flange_b.

This behaviour is essential when coupling electric machines. The usage is demonstrated in the example Modelica.Electrical.Machines.Examples.DCMachines.DCPM_Drive.

Connectors

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Flange_aflange_a (from PartialTwoFlanges)Flange of left shaft
Flange_bflange_b (from PartialTwoFlanges)Flange of right shaft

Components

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Modelica.Units.SI.AngularVelocitywder(flange_a.phi)Angular velocity of flange_a
Modelica.Units.SI.Torquetauflange_a.tauTorque of flange_a and flange_b
Mechanics.Rotational.Components.IdealGearidealGear