Understanding and implementing shell feature sketch blocks and Linear pattern in Solidworks

Title: Model Oil tank, Chain and pedal

Objective : Understanding and implementing shell feature sketch blocks and Linear pattern in Solidworks.

Solution:

1. Oil Tank

• Sketch on Top plane
• then give relation and dimension to fix sketch.

• Then extrude sketch

• Then draw sketch on Mid plane of extruded surface.
• then give relation and dimension to fix sketch.

• Extrude new sketch by using through all option.

• Then use Combine feature and select 2 extrude entites.

• Add fillet to edges.

• Then use Shell command to make oil tank hollow.

2. Chain

• Sketch on Midplane the path of chain.
• Add relation and dimensions.

• Sketch inner and outer plates
• make it a block so that we can use it again.
• And Save block.

• Then insert block on chain path
• and extrude it .
• then use Pattern curve Command >> Curve pattern.
• Select entites and pattern it on path

• Once the curve pattern is done
• use Mirror Command to mirror plates to another side.

• In this way we get total Chain assembly.

3. Pedal

• Sketch on front plane.
• Add relation and dimensions.

• Extrude sketch.

• Draw foot rest skecth on top plane

• Use revolve command.

• Then give Chamfer to end
• and use Dome feature.

• Create a sketch
• then use Linear Pattern feature.

• In this way we have design Pedal.

Conclusion.

In this way we have design

1. Oil tank
2. chain
3. Pedal.