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Wish that my posts were shorter, sorry for the lengthy reply.Ī Solidworks file basically means the file type that Solidworks, the program, accepts. I am assuming that I will analyze using a rotating and sliding assumptions on the respective ends, but wanted to make sure.) One side stays in and rotates a bit while the other side pulls and slides a bit. (This is particularly meaningful for the Edge door handle, because unlike many door handles, it does not simply rotate. I could make a large post about how things are modeled in Solidworks when it comes to simulations, but this is not the appropriate place to do it, so I will just summarize by stating that I need to know if the mechanism is something that rotates, or slides, or whatever, to be able to simplify the model for the analysis based on features built into the program. As far as what I meant by mechanism, I do not mean the exact mechanism. Lastly, whether it is inside or outside does not matter for the project, but the outside handle is preferred. It isn't perfect, but unless you specifically are trying to make something function in a certain environment, it's not possible to do for all situations, so it is usually ignored. When people do that by hand they typically ignore other factors. The assignment (and what Solidworks does) is more or less computation that ignores those factors, much like when people do force and stress analysis by hand.

I understand that the stresses differ based on temperature, humidity, etc. If it comes down to me needing a door handle, I might just go to a junkyard and try to find one, since I just need one good enough to model.Īs far as your comment on trying to open a door, I basically meant the opening of a door.

So now comes to my real questions, does anybody have anything I could use? Any information regarding 3D model files you may have (preferably Solidworks files), what the interior mechanisms used to connect the door handle are, the material the handle is made out of, or dimensions of the handle (so that if I must model the handle myself, I can do something more accurate than guesstimating, since the rounded parts of the door handle are very difficult to measure and model accurately, especially without taking the door apart)? Literally any information you can provide about the door handle will help.Ĭlick to expand.A Solidworks file basically means the file type that Solidworks, the program, accepts. I have a 2007 Ford Edge, but I believe that many, if not all, of the Ford Edge model years so far have the same handle. Essentially, we are supposed to create, or find, a 3D model of a door handle on our current car (we will be providing a picture of our door handle to prove it is our car) and determine the material and run a computer analysis determining the stressed incurred when somebody tries to open the door. I am currently a college student and for our Machine Elements class, we have a finite element analysis project.

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