Simscape Multibody Belts and Pulleys Examples

Belt and pulley mechanisms modeled in Simscape Multibody
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This file contains example models that showing how to model mechanisms with belts and pulleys using the new belts and cables library in Simscape Multibody. It includes systems such as block and tackle, non-planar mechanisms, and a tower crane with a trolley and hoist.

Please read the README.txt file to get started.

See how to define bodies in Simscape Multibody by watching this video (5 min):
https://www.mathworks.com/videos/defining-rigid-bodies-68845.html

Learn more about multibody simulation with Simscape Multibody by watching this webinar
https://www.mathworks.com/videos/multibody-simulation-with-simmechanics-81877.html

Find other Simscape examples by searching posts for the keyword "physical modeling"
https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/?term=%22physical+modeling%22

Learn more about MathWorks Simscape Products:
https://www.mathworks.com/physical-modeling/

Cite As

Steve Miller (2024). Simscape Multibody Belts and Pulleys Examples (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/66519-simscape-multibody-belts-and-pulleys-examples), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R2018b
Compatible with any release
Platform Compatibility
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Inspired by: Simscape Multibody Parts Library

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Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Applications/Tower_Crane

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Applications/Tower_Crane/Scripts_Data

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Applications/XY_Table_Cross

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Applications/XY_Table_Cross/Scripts_Data

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Simple/01_Gear_Constraint

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Simple/02_Block_Tackle

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Simple/02_Block_Tackle/Scripts_Data

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Simple/03_Drive_Right_Angle

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Simple/03_Drive_Right_Angle/Scripts_Data

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Libraries

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Scripts_Data

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18b_and_higher

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Applications/Tower_Crane

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Applications/XY_Table_Cross

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Simple/01_Gear_Constraint

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Simple/02_Block_Tackle

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Simple/03_Drive_Right_Angle

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Libraries

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Applications/Tower_Crane/html

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Applications/XY_Table_Cross/html

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Simple/02_Block_Tackle/html

Belts_Pulleys_Simscape_R18a/Examples/Simple/03_Drive_Right_Angle/html

Version Published Release Notes
1.2.0.0

Added links to models within Simscape Multibody. Starting with R2018b, all examples ship with the product.

1.1.0.0

Added parameterized pulley in a library; added example Cable-Driven XY Table with Cross Base.

1.0.0.0

Adjusted mask image.