TheSimscape DrivelineCouplings and Drives library includes pulley blocks that allow you to transmit power. TheBelt Pulleyblock represents a simple belt-driven friction pulley. TheBelt Driveblock combines twoBelt Pulleyblocks that you can configure as an open or crossed belt system. You can model a simple hoist using theBelt Pulley. To model more complex mechanisms, combine several pulley blocks with tensioners, which you build using springs and dampers. Build high-fidelity models by including other Simscape andSimscape Drivelineblocks.
Belt Drive | Power transmission system with taut belt connecting two pulleys |
Belt Pulley | Power transmission element with frictional belt wrapped around pulley circumference |
Best Practices for Modeling Pulley Networks
Learn about belt direction and using ropes and inertias in pulley networks.
Troubleshoot Pulley Network Issues
Learn how to solve initialization and motion issues in pulley networks.