3D Modeling for Mechanical Design Using Inventor - Complete the assembly of the gearboxes onto the frame | Autodesk

3D Modeling for Mechanical Design Using Inventor

Outline

1

Getting started

Module overview

Course overview

Get the software

Course resources

2

Create a new project file

Module overview

Create a new project file

Modify Application Options and Document Settings

Review the changes to options and settings

Review and edit a part

3

Create the base frame for the bottle filling station

Module overview

Review the design criteria

Create the base frame skeleton

Create the base frame

Apply end treatments to the frame

Add the supports to the frame

Run a frame analysis

Add end caps to the frame

Add clearance holes to the frame

Add the base plate

Create holes for the cap screws

Place standard parts from Content Center

Create patterns of the cap screw assemblies

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

4

Model the reusable bottle and cap

Module overview

Create the sketch for the bottle

Create user parameters and finish the sketch

Revolve the sketch then shell the model

Model the top section of the bottle

Model the body of the bottle cap

Add grips to the outside of the bottle cap

Complete the bottle cap

Assemble the bottle and bottle cap

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

5

Model the bottle holder carousel parts

Module overview

Model the bottom plate of the carousel

Model the plate support for the carousel

Model the top plate for the carousel

6

Model the cam shaft

Module overview

Model the cam shaft

Add a keyway and groove to the cam shaft

7

Assemble the gearbox

Module overview

Create the gearbox assembly file

Place a gear in the assembly

Align the gears

Create a keyway groove in the gear

Place the cam shaft in the assembly

Complete the gear assembly

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

8

Assemble the gearbox, motors, and upper frame to the base frame

Module overview

Assemble the bearing ring and gearbox

Create a contact set

Assemble the bottle carousel

Modify the base plate and frame

Constrain the gearbox assembly to the frame

Create features to attach the gearbox and motor to the frame

Assemble the motors onto the frame

Complete the assembly of the gearboxes onto the frame

Place the upper frame in the assembly

Animate the doors in the bottle filling station assembly

9

Document the bottle filling station

Module overview

Document the bottle filling station

Create a drawing of the lower frame

Add a material list

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

10

Course challenge exercise

Module overview

Course challenge

11

Final test

Module overview

Start your final test

Complete the assembly of the gearboxes onto the frame

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Video quiz

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