Arc Belt

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This is an element that only works with turnable dynamics. You specify the direction of movement on the edit mask. The check box ‘rev.’ reverses the direction.

Certainly the arc belt moves the edges of all turnable dynamics exactly in an arc (you can try this with a very small dynamic) but because of the unavoidable sliding while moving from and to linear conveyors the dynamics will not be right-angled anymore. By adjusting the speed (higher) this effect can be compensated extensively.

You can correct a remained turn of the dynamics with the straighter.

If the belt is meant to transport less than 90°, you can arrange a turnable conveyor to the desired angle of rotation a little higher. Then the dynamics will be transported on that one and will not finish the 90°.

The arc belt is not matured completely yet. Mainly the representation as a cuboid is quite disturbing in this case, especially if you take belts which have a big radius. The arc belt itself cannot be turned.

The sample ‘turns’ demonstrates the use of this element.

See also:

Turntable

Common properties

Static elements of simulation

Tabsheet: Actuators