Insert a Spring

Before you insert the spring, make an adjustment to the mechanism.

1. If you have not already done so, you must return to the Construction Mode. In the Simulation Player, click Construction Mode.
2. In the browser, right-click the prismatic joint, and then select Properties.
3. Select the dof 1 (T) tab.
4. In the Position field, enter 8 mm, and press the Tab key to update the assembly.

   The valve moves so that the two reference frame origins are separated by 8 mm.

5. Click OK.
6. On the ribbon, click Dynamic Simulation tabJoint panel Insert Joint.
7. Select Spring/Damper/Jack from the drop-down menu (the joint is located near the bottom of the menu).
8. This joint requires two selections. Select the circular edge on the support.

9. Select the circular edge on the valve.

10. Click OK.
    

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