WO2011073996A2 - Système permettant de créer, modifier et personnaliser un modèle d'équipement industriel - Google Patents

Système permettant de créer, modifier et personnaliser un modèle d'équipement industriel Download PDF

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WO2011073996A2
WO2011073996A2 PCT/IN2010/000791 IN2010000791W WO2011073996A2 WO 2011073996 A2 WO2011073996 A2 WO 2011073996A2 IN 2010000791 W IN2010000791 W IN 2010000791W WO 2011073996 A2 WO2011073996 A2 WO 2011073996A2
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  • the present invention relates to Computer Aided Designing.
  • the present invention relates to systems and methods for generating automated models of engineering equipment.
  • a feature is an elementary part of a master model and different features combine to form a component which further combines to make an assembly.
  • Parameter is defined as a variable of a master model. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Computer-aided design also called as computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)
  • CAD Computer-aided design
  • Computer-aided designing is adapted to facilitate a user to streamline design process, drafting, documentation, and manufacturing process.
  • Computer-aided designing is extensively used by the designers, manufacturers, and the like in various applications such as automotive, shipbuilding, aerospace industries, industrial and architectural design, computer animations for special effects in movies, advertising, technical manuals and the like.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a system that requires less time for customization of a design. Another object of the present invention is to provide a system that de-skills repetitive design tasks.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a system that minimizes additional cost involved in the customization of a design.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a system that streamlines the design process.
  • An additional object of the present invention is to provide a system that standardizes the design process.
  • One more object of the present invention is to provide a system that is adapted to provide more product options for customers.
  • a system including a configurator means and a creator means.
  • the configurator means includes a product definition means, a formulator means, a crawler means, and a linker means.
  • the product definition means is adapted to facilitate a user to define variables for creating and modifying a master model.
  • the formulator means is adapted to facilitate a user to define independent variables of the master model and calculation logic for dependent variables of the master model.
  • the crawler means is adapted to extract characteristics information of the master model.
  • the linker means is adapted to link the independent variables and the dependent variables to parameters of the master model.
  • the creator means is communicably coupled to the configurator means and adapted to create a design instance of the master model.
  • the creator means includes an inputting means and a creator engine.
  • the inputting means is adapted to receive data related to the independent variables.
  • the creator engine is adapted to process data received in the inputting means and generating the design instance based on the master model and the data received in the inputting means.
  • the characteristics information consists of information related to at least one of assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, features, parameters and rules governing the parameters.
  • the variables are at least one of selected from the group consisting of shape, size, composition, dimension, absence or presence of element, rpm, power and the like.
  • the master model is stored along with all related information associated to the product definition means, the formulator means, the crawler means, and the linker means in a repository.
  • RDBMS relational database management system
  • the inputting means is at least one of selected from the group consisting of keyboard, mouse, track ball, touch screen, stylus, and scanner. 1
  • a transmission means may be used for transmitting the design instance.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram depicting a system for creating, modifying and customizing model of engineering equipment, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 illustrates a schematic representation of the system of Figure 1.
  • the present invention provides a system for creating, modifying and customizing model of engineering equipment that is adapted to generate customized designs based on a master model and inputs provided by a user.
  • the system of the present invention may be utilized by designers, sales persons, and the like for generating customized designs of a product based on client requirement.
  • the system is adapted to store information related to various product classes.
  • the system of the present invention also facilitates de-skilling of repetitive design tasks, so that valuable time of the designer is utilized for innovative work.
  • system 100 a system for creating, modifying and customizing model of engineering equipment 100 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "system 100") is described, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the system 100 includes a configurator means 102 and a creator means 104.
  • the configurator means 102 includes a product definition means 106, a formulator means 108, a crawler means 110, and a linker means 1 12.
  • the product definition means 106 is adapted to facilitate a user to define variables for creating and modifying a master model 118 (depicted in Figure 2).
  • the variables may be at least one of shape, size, composition, dimension, absence or presence of element, rpm, power, and the like.
  • the variables used for creating the master model 118 depend on type of a product for which a master model is to be created.
  • the formulator means 108 is adapted to facilitate a user to define independent variables of the master model 118 and calculation logic for dependent variables of the master model 1 18.
  • the calculation logic for the dependent variable is determined through the rules determined by the user.
  • the rules are the design calculations or empirical formulae developed by the design team.
  • the rules may be: Size rules:
  • the independent variables of the master model 118 are the variable for which the user needs to provide input.
  • the master model 118 is created using values of the independent variables and the dependent variables.
  • the master model 118 may be created using any 3-D parametric tool.
  • the 3-D parametric tool may be related to or unrelated to the system 100 of the present invention.
  • the crawler means 110 is adapted to extract characteristics information of the master model 118.
  • the characteristics information consists of information related to at least one of assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, features, parameters and rules governing the parameters.
  • these assemblies, sub assemblies, components, features, parameters of a model are stored in a history or a design tree or a navigator or a model tree of that model, for instance if a master model of a conveyor is loaded into the configurator then the crawler means extracts the model information which includes a conveyor assembly, the associated component: shaft, the component's feature: hollow cylindrical geometry of the shaft, the parameters characterized by the feature i.e. the shafts outer radius 'r 0 ' and the inner radius ' ⁇ .
  • the present invention is not limited to any particular characteristics information described. More specifically, the characteristics information of the master model 118 depends on type of a product for which the master model 118 is created.
  • a feature is an elementary part of the master model 118 and different features combine to form a component which further combines to make an assembly.
  • the feature characterizes certain parameters with it which are changed to modify the entire shape or size of the feature.
  • Patterning features which include but not limits to linear, circular arrays and the like.
  • One or more 2-D entities called a profile which is combination of basic entities which includes but is not limited to lines, circles, squares, curves, and any combinations thereof;
  • This traversing operation or moving a profile along a path can be used to either add material or remove material and traversing a profile in a straight path forms an extrude, traversing a profile in a circular path forms a revolve, connecting multiple profiles forms a loft, and traversing a profile along a curved path forms a sweep.
  • the linker means 112 is adapted to link the independent variables and the dependent variables to parameters of the master model 118.
  • the variables ' ⁇ and 'r 0 ' are linked to radii of the two concentric circles drawn in the shaft profile.
  • shape variables can be linked for enabling/ disabling parts or features.
  • the master model 118 is adapted to have flexible and modifiable features. Once the master model 118 is defined, formulated, crawled and linked; the master model 118 is stored along with all related information associated to the product definition means 106, the formulator means 108, the crawler means 110, and the linker means 112 in a repository.
  • the repository may be in the form of a database.
  • a relational database management system (RDBMS) is used for managing the repository.
  • the master model 118 thus created may be stored under a particular product class.
  • the Configurator means 102 is adapted to have following features:
  • the creator means 104 is communicably coupled to the configurator means 102 and adapted to create a design instance of the master model 1 18.
  • the creator means 104 includes an inputting means 1 14 and a creator engine 116.
  • the inputting means 1 14 may be in the form of a generic user interface.
  • the inputting means is at least one of selected from the group consisting of keyboard, mouse, track ball, touch screen, stylus, scanner and the like.
  • the present invention is not limited to any particular inputting means disclosed.
  • the inputting means 114 is adapted to receive data related to the independent variables. More specifically, the inputting means 114 is adapted to receive data related to the independent variables as defined in the formulator means 108, by any user.
  • the inputting means 114 is adapted to receive data related to the independent variables within a range specified in the formulator means 108.
  • the inputting means 1 14 is manual.
  • the inputting means 1 14 is automatic.
  • the creator engine 1 16 is adapted to process data received in the inputting means 114 and generating the design instance based on the master model 1 18 and the data received in the inputting means 114. More specifically, the creator engine 116 is adapted to perform recursive design calculations using the rules determined in the formulator means 108, to calculate the values of the dependent variables. The dependent variables are then checked for linked parameters of the master model 118 and the features characterizing the linked parameters are enabled (unsuppressed) or disabled (suppressed) if it is a shape variable or the parameters are dimensionally modified if it is a size variable and provides the final output in the form of customized product model or design as per user requirements.
  • the design instance generated may be used for creation of engineering drawing (for layout documentation or for manufacturing drawing) or may be directly sent to the Rapid Prototyping (RPT) machines, CNC, and the like for making the physical part or prototype of the design instance. More specifically, the design instance may be sent to the Rapid Prototyping (RPT) machines, CNC, and the like by means of a transmission means.
  • the transmission means may be a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), internet, and the like.
  • the creator means 104 is adapted to prepare documentation in the form of design report, bill of material, design cost, bill to the client and the like. Accordingly, the creator means 104 is adapted to have following features:
  • the system 100 of the present invention is adapted to provide tools to implement logic within design process of the product variants. Further, the system 100 of the present invention is adapted to facilitate a user to change the master model 118, rules, validations, formats and the like. Additionally, the system 100 of the present invention is adapted to facilitate capture, manage, review, control and implement the rules seamlessly. Also, the system 100 of the present invention is adapted to understand engineering aspects such as mass, surface properties, FEA, interference, joints, motion, and the like. Further, the system 100 of the present invention may be utilized in equipment configuration and integrating it with sales enquiries, production drawings creations, PDM vault and ERP part-master.
  • the system for creating, modifying and customizing model of engineering equipment of the present invention requires less time for customization of a design. Further, the system de-skills repetitive design tasks. Moreover, the system minimizes additional cost involved in the customization of a design. Also, the system streamlines the design process. Additionally, the system standardizes the design process. Furthermore, the system is adapted to provide more product options for customers. Additionally, the system of the present invention is adapted to increase scalability of a design.
  • system of the present invention is adapted to capture knowledge base in the repository thereof. Additionally, the system of the present invention is adapted to secure design logic or calculations of the design from the clients and thereby preventing disclosure of the confidential information to the clients. Moreover, the system of the present invention is user friendly. Furthermore, the system of the present invention is compatible with the designs created using existing 3-D parametric tools.

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L'invention concerne un système permettant de créer, modifier et personnaliser un modèle d'équipement industriel. Le système comprend un configurateur et un créateur. Le configurateur comprend un moyen de définition de produit, un formulateur, un robot et un éditeur de liens. Le moyen de définition de produit permet à un utilisateur de définir des variables afin de créer et modifier un modèle principal. Le formulateur permet à un utilisateur de définir des variables indépendantes et une logique de calcul pour des variables dépendantes. Le robot extrait des informations du modèle principal. L'éditeur de liens lie les variables indépendantes et les variables dépendantes aux paramètres du modèle principal. Le créateur est relié au configurateur, de manière à pouvoir communiquer avec ce dernier, et peut créer un exemple de conception du modèle principal. Le créateur comprend un moyen d'entrée et un moteur de créateur.
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