Optimization of the Switch Mechanism in a Circuit Breaker Using MBD Based Simulation

Table 1

DOF of the system.

Classification					DOF
Bodies	18	*	6	=	108
Cylindrical joints	3	*	−4	=	−12
Revolute joints	10	*	−5	=	−50
Spherical joints	2	*	−3	=	−6
Translational joints	2	*	−5	=	−10
Motion	1	*	−1	=	−1
Total DOF					29