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Damper Dynamics Object 375
Boot Parameters group
The boot is an optional component of the damper
that’s similar to the rubber "accordion" boot
found on various types of dampers, such as shock
absorbers.Thebootactslikeabounddynamic
object, in that one of its ends is bound to the main
housing, while the other is bound to the piston.
Thus, as the piston moves w ithin the housing, the
boot expands and contracts to follow.
Enable—Turn this on to add the boot to the
damper.
Min Dia—The minimum diameter of the boot.
This and t he next par ameter affect the depth of the
accordion folds in the boot.
Max Dia—The max imum diameter of the b oot.
Sides—Thenumberofsidesmakinguptheboot.
Folds —The number of accordion folds (bulges)
along the heig ht of the boot.
Resolution—The number of segments in each fold.
Stop Dia—The diameter of the stop, which is the
ring at the top of the boot.
StopThick —The thickness (height) of the stop ring .
Setback —Thedistanceofthestopringfromthe
top of the piston.
Stop Fillet—Thesizeofthefilletontheupperedge
of the stop ring.
Fillet S egs—The number of segments the stop fillet.
The higher this setting, the round t he fillet profile
appears.
Smooth B oot—When on, smoothing is applied to
the boot.
Dynamics Parameters group
Unlike the Spring object, the d amper can also be
used as an ac tuator. Basically, a damper absorbs
force (like a shock absorber) while an actuator
applies force.