Part III: Working with Assemblies
FIGURE 13.18Setting up a Linear Coupler mate
Belt/Chain
The Belt/Chain assembly feature is not technically a standalone mate type, but it uses mates to
accomplish its task. You can use the Belt/Chain feature in two ways: to create relationships
between sketch blocks or to create relations between parts. This feature also creates a sketch and a
solid part representing the belt or chain.
Chapter 4 has a tutorial that discusses the Belt/Chain functionality as it relates to sketch blocks.
The functionality using solid parts as pulleys and sprockets is very similar. You can initiate the
Belt/Chain function from a toolbar button on the Assembly toolbar or through the menus by
choosing Insert ➪ Assembly Feature ➪ Belt/Chain.