Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2011

CHAPTER 2

DP1 – Size a Motor

90 Degree M16 Bolt Removal Tool Design

(Design Problem courtesy of Hallimarine)

Joints Introduced/covered in this Design Problem

Joints	Joint creation process
1	Revolution	Automatically converted
2	Rolling cylinder on cylinder	Automatically and manually created
3	Rolling cone on cone	Manually created

Key Features and Workflows Introduced in this Design Problem

Key features/workflows
1	Color Mobile Groups
2	Creating assembly constraints within the simulation environment
3	Imposed motion – constant translational velocity

Introduction

This tool is designed to remove eight M16 × 60 long-hex-head bolts from a hazardous environment that restricts human entry. The tool is deployed by a robotic manipulator. ...