Scissor Lift Model in Simscape Multibody

version 4.3.0.0 (17.1 MB) by Steve Miller

Scissor lift built from a library of parameterized, reusable components, with a hydraulic actuator.

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This file contains a scissor lift model with hydraulic actuation built using Simscape Multibody and Simscape Fluids. The scissor lift model is assembled from a library of parameterized component models. Intermediate models are included to show you the steps of modeling this system. A MATLAB UI is also included that allows you to interactively change the dimensions of the scissor lift.

Please read the README.txt file to get started.

See how to defining bodies in Simscape Multibody by watching this video (5 min):
https://www.mathworks.com/videos/defining-rigid-bodies-68845.html

Learn more about multibody simulation with Simscape Multibody by watching this webinar
https://www.mathworks.com/videos/multibody-simulation-with-simmechanics-81877.html

Find other Simscape examples by searching posts for the keyword "physical modeling"
https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/?term=%22physical+modeling%22

Learn more about MathWorks Simscape Products:
https://www.mathworks.com/physical-modeling/

Cite As

Steve Miller (2019). Scissor Lift Model in Simscape Multibody (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/36553-scissor-lift-model-in-simscape-multibody), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved December 5, 2019.

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cattylover

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9 Mar 2017

helpful，powerful and extremely good for free.

Ron Rosychuk

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2 Mar 2017

Hello, when I downloaded and installed the files to my desktop. When I opened Scissor_Lift_Simscape_Multibody/Scissor_Lift_Simscape_Multibody/Scissor_Lift_R16a/Libraries/Scissor_Parts_Lib.slx on Mac, the library was opened but all the icons associated with the 10 blocks are missing. Instead, I got ??? on each block and 11 warnings listed below. Anybody knows what to do?

Model Load 11 Clear
04:28 PM Elapsed: 2 sec
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Link 3 Holes': File "Link_3_Hole_Yellow_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Base Roller': File "Base_Roller_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Shaft': File "Shaft_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/RX': File "Crossbar_RX_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/RX': File "Crossbar_RX_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Base Blocks': File "Base_Blocks_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Collar': File "Actuator_Collar_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Piston': File "Piston_Shaft_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Block': File "Block_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Bracket': File "Bracket_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/FShaft': File "Shaft_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning

J. Camilo Alfonso

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13 Jun 2016

Steve, why you use 10 for link density in the param file?

Madhu

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28 May 2012

This is awesome and helped me a lot in solving some problems

Evanescent Devil

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23 May 2012

Updates

9 Apr 2019	4.3.0.0	Added R2019a version.
27 Sep 2018	4.2.0.0	Added R2018b version.
3 May 2018	4.1.0.0	Updated R17a, R17b, and R18a versions to use Simscape Multibody Contact Force Library v4.1
16 Mar 2018	4.0.0.0	Added R2018a version, and updated all versions to use Simscape Multibody Contact Forces Library v4.0
5 Jan 2018	3.10.0.0	Updating contact force library only, no changes to scissor lift example.
21 Sep 2017	3.9.0.0	Added R2017b version.
10 Aug 2017	3.8.0.0	Updated README.txt only.
9 Aug 2017	3.8.0.0	Many improvements to main model and submodels. Added documentation, plotting scripts, hyperlinks to configure model.
25 Jul 2017	3.7.0.0	Updated to include latest version of Simscape Multibody Contact Forces Library (v3.7). No functional changes to mini golf model.
10 Mar 2017	3.6.0.0	Added new version for R2017a. Scissor lift can drive around using Simscape Multibody Contact Force Library v3.6.
1 Sep 2016	1.4.0.1	Updated license
15 Apr 2016	1.4.0.0	Fixed broken hyperlink in submission description.
4 Mar 2016	1.4.0.0	Added R2016a version.
16 Apr 2014	1.3.0.0	Fixed webinar link.
3 Apr 2013	1.2.0.0	Fixed broken video link "Defining Rigid Bodies".