Set up properties of a flat idler.
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Ribbon: Design tab  Power Transmission panel Roller Chains  and click the Design tab. On the Sprockets group box, click Sprockets Properties. |
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Design Guide |
Controls the size of the idler based on a diameter specified, or appropriate transmission ratio. Select the Diameter option to retain the sprocket size when you change the size of the driver sprocket. If you select the Transmission Ratio option, you cannot enter the sprocket size value. It is determined by size of driver sprocket and appropriate transmission ratio. If you change the size of the driver sprocket, the size of this driven sprocket changes as well. |
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Custom size |
Customizes dimensional parameters of the sprocket such as tooth gap shape properties or sprocket hub size. By default, the sprocket size values are set according to the chain standard (data tables are stored within the ...\Design Data\Design Accelerator\Tables\Chains\RollerChains folder). If you select the Custom Size option, you are responsible for all sprockets' properties. |
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Custom number of strands |
Overrides the number of strands adopted from a chain by default. The number of strands of the sprocket can be bigger than the number of strands of the chain. You can select active strand which is used for the chain. Note: To set the active strand, select the blue grip within Autodesk Inventor window.
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Motion clockwise/ Motion counterclockwise Changes the motion direction. When you have a design with 2 sprockets drive, select this option to change the direction of the chain motion. When you have a design with multiple sprockets drive, select this option to change motion just for the given sprocket. |
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Dimensions |
Modify the idler dimensions. |