{"id":5647,"date":"2018-06-25T14:15:49","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T13:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5647"},"modified":"2018-06-25T14:15:49","modified_gmt":"2018-06-25T13:15:49","slug":"concept-to-consumer-tour-will-break-down-lifecycle-of-urb-e-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/06\/concept-to-consumer-tour-will-break-down-lifecycle-of-urb-e-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Concept to Consumer Tour Will Break Down Lifecycle of URB-E Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the very beginning stages of design, ideas are commonly sketched out on paper; also known as \u201cnapkin sketches\u201d due to the common practice of sketching at the local watering hole. This convenient method is ideal for visualizing our thoughts quickly but doesn\u2019t allow us to prove out positioning and motion behaviors. A major design requirement for URB-E from the onset was to minimize the footprint in its stored position while maintaining the ideal wheelbase for stability and maneuverability.<\/p>\n

Using SOLIDWORKS CAD<\/a>, URB-E was able to utilize the powerful 2D Layout sketch functionality within an assembly to optimize this desired folding motion. Sketch blocks representing the key components of the design were used not only to validate the linkage positions and lengths, but this sketch geometry drove the downstream 3D design of assemblies and components. \u00a0Let\u2019s take a look at how to get started with Layout Sketching<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe major advantage of designing an assembly using a layout sketch is that if you change the layout sketch, the assembly and its parts are automatically updated. You can make changes quickly, and in one place.\u201d \u2013 SOLIDWORKS Help File<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

To get started with a Layout Sketch, begin with a new assembly. From the \u201ccreate new assembly dialogue\u201d, you will see the option to \u201ccreate a new layout sketch\u201d. \u00a0If you miss this or if you are working with an existing assembly, you can select the \u201cCreate Layout\u201d Command from the layout tab on the command manager.<\/p>\n

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Once we are active in the layout sketch, let\u2019s create the initial layout design of the scooter linkages, using traditional sketch tools we already use every day, such as construction lines as shown below.<\/p>\n

The next step is to identify sketch entities that will behave as individual components or subassemblies within the design. Multi-Select these groups of sketch entities and then use the \u201cMake Block\u201d command from the pop-up toolbar (this command is also found in the command manager).<\/p>\n

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PRO TIP: Blocks enable you to:<\/em><\/p>\n