Two models were created in Catia V5 according to the technical drawings:
Both models were imported into MSC.adams and test simulations were performed:
Models were merged together by 72 degrees five times:
Based on the prescribed valve displacement (left) were created cam rings (middle) and resulting full model (right):
Aim was to optimalize the spring stiffness with respect to no lift-of, of the cam slider. No lift of is reached when the contact force between slider and cam ring is non zero. Design study method was performed and optimal stiffness was found:
Whole model simulation: