A representation for planar point contact joints in the multibody mechanical bond graph library

Abstract

In this paper a bond graph representation of the point contact joint between two bodies with any outline curves and in planar motion is proposed. The body geometry and frames are described, the kinematic constraints attached to the point contact joint are identified and the bond graph junction structure is deduced. The example of an elliptic cam-follower is used to illustrate the bond graph representation. In particular this shows the need for the simulation to add strong damping and very stiff elements to the system.