Cuff Design Application UI


The User Interface Dialog is split in four tabbed pages. Each page has one or more sections with parameters controlling different portions of the Cuff geometry. The User Interface is arranged as follows:

  1. Location tab
  2. Size and Barbs tab
  3. Boss tab
  4. Core Pin tab
  5. Got Thoughts? section

Down below every portion of the User Interface Dialog is described.

Location tab

The Location tab provides users with two sections that have all needed parameters to locate and orient the Cuff Feature. All this values are referred from an existing CSYS that users must select in order to create the Cuff Feature.

Values

In this section the six degrees of freedom can be defined to orient and locate the Cuff to its desired position. The parameters found in this section are consistent and follow the same convention as "Offset from CSYS" method found in the CSYS Constructor users are familiar with. This is all rotational degrees of freedom are performed about the X, Y, and Z axes of the Referenced CSYS correspondingly with the pivot point at the Position dictated by "X Offset", "Y Offset", and "Z Offset" parameters. "X Rotation", "Y Rotation", and "Z Rotation" parameters control rotation about corresponding axes.

Coordinate System

This sections provides a button to select an existing CSYS that will serve as a parent coordinate system for the Cuff Feature. To select Reference CSYS click the CSYS button. This will prompt the user to pick the CSYS all parameters will refer from. Only CSYS can be selected.

Cuff Location and Orientation

NOTE: The Cuff Design Application has been developed in a way that the Cuff will have a dependence relationship with the CSYS selected; if the referenced CSYS changes its position and orientation then the Cuff will be affected as well. 

NOTE: Remember that CSYS are NX objects generated every time a DATUM CSYS is created. CSYS can be identified at the DATUM CSYS origin in blue color showing its actual X,Y, and Z axes. Also be aware that the WCS is not a CSYS object

CSYS Object

Size and Barbs tab

The Size and Barbs page has been divided in 2 sections which are explained down below.

Size Options

  1. "Select Cuff Size". There are three sizes to choose from 5/16in, 3/8in and 1/2in. This option refers to the size of the tube being connected to the Cuff.

Barbs Options

  1. "Additional Barbs". Defines the number of additional barbs. Up to two barbs can be added.

Size and barbs options

Boss tab

This page hosts all parameters to control Boss' geometry. Design Rules have been added to this part of the Cuff Feature to avoid design problems downstream the Product Development Process.  These rules basically control the minimum radius allowed for the Boss.

Boss Settings

  1. "Cuff has Boss?". Indicates whether or not the Cuff has boss at its base. This is used to extend the Cuff and yet provide physical stop to the tube.
  2. "Boss Height". Input field to specify the height of the boss should the Cuff has it. This field won't be sensitive if the "Cuff has Boss?" toggle is off.
  3. "Boss Dia". Controls Cuff Boss diameter. This value can not be minor than the diameter of the Cuff its self. If this rule is not obeyed a message will pup out; if the message is ignored an error will occur during Cuff creation or update.
  4. "Cuff Diameter = xx". This is not a parameter its self. This is a dynamic attribute that shows the actual diameter of the Cuff. This value can be referenced when the Boss is used to extend Cuff's height but need to show no Boss at all.
Cuff Boss UI

Core Pin tab

The Core Pin tab allows control over the Pin Tool used to make the Cuff Feature hole. The setting found in this page provide extended flexibility to not only create the Cuff's hole but also to affect the component to which the Cuff Feature is being attached. Below the two sections within this page are described.

Eccentricity

In this section an eccentricity value can be specified to offset the center of the Pin Tool from the Cuff's center.

  1. "Along Cuff's X". The Cuff Design Application creates a CSYS object matching the position and orientation defined through the Location tab parameters. This CSYS is the one all Cuff geometry is related to. The Cuff CSYS can be identified in CYAN color as all wire frame. In some Fuel Pump applications an offset is required to displace the center of the Core Pin; therefore the Cuff Feature can be also applied in such situations. The offset value will be apply along Cuff's CSYS (cyan CSYS).
  2. "Rotation about Cuff's Z". Additional to the three rotational degrees of freedom; there is a fourth rotation allowed. The difference though, is that this last movement will be performed about Z axis of the CSYS object that results after locating and orienting the Cuff Feature. The final CSYS object can be identified in BLUE color as any other CSYS object. This CSYS Z axis is the one the Cuff CSYS rotates about.

Pin Excentricity

NOTE: If the "Rotation about Cuff's Z"is equal to "0" then both CSYS object will overlap and will not be seeing easily. The following picture shows both CSYS. when "Rotation about Cuff's Z" is not "0". Also notice how the profile used to revolve the Cuff is aligned with plane XZ of the cyan CSYS.

Cuff CSYS's

Extension Length

In addition to the eccentricity of the Core Pin; it can also be extended down beyond the Cuff to provide sufficient solid geometry to affect not only the Cuff body but also other solid portions of the component being designed.

  1. "Value" Box. This radio box switch controls how the length of the extension of the Core Pin is managed. There are two options; "Type-in" and "Drag". If "Type-in" is selected a number field to type-in any number greater than 0 becomes available. However if "Drag" is checked the number field deactivates and a scrollbar becomes active; it can be dragged to change length's value. This scroll updates dynamically the curve that defines the Core Pin Tool. Once clicking "OK" or "Apply" the solid geometry will update as well.

Core Pin Extension

Got Thoughts?

This UI section provides means to get help. From this section user can invoke a child dialog with a referenced drawing image that provides quick help by clicking the "Visual Aid" button. For more detailed information this on-line document can be accessed through the "On-line Help" button.

Help UI

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