Case-based similar method for conceptual design of mechanical products

2004 ◽  
Vol 17 (supp) ◽  
pp. 165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liwen Guan
Author(s):  
Cheng Xu ◽  
Yongjuan Wang ◽  
Changyi Liu

Abstract An approach synthesized with comprehensive evaluation & decision, rule-based reasoning, case-based reasoning and 3D parametric model are proposed to solve the problems of automation of the conceptual design of the mechanical products with middle complex level. A prototype software system for automatic rifle layout design was implemented using the object-oriented language — C++ based on this approach. The results running the prototype software system can well meet the demands of conceptual design of these complex level products.


2010 ◽  
Vol 44-47 ◽  
pp. 1883-1888
Author(s):  
Pei Gang Li ◽  
Xian Ying Feng ◽  
Ya Qing Song

Based on decomposition and reconstruction principle, by analyzing the limit essence of rigid body in generalized coordinate system, the paper proposes growth conceptual design model from function to structure. It applies the mechanism of biological growth into conceptual design of products, realizes the stable mapping from function to structure, and also solves the issues of multi-solutions, uncertainty, etc, existing in the mapping process from function to structure of mechanical products in conceptual design stage. Establish the product knowledge model supporting product conceptual design, use the Case-Based reasoning (CBR) technology into entities match and verify it by case, which provides a new idea for the conceptual design of computer aided product.


Author(s):  
Santiago V. Lombeyda ◽  
William C. Regli

Abstract This paper presents an approach to support computer-aided conceptual design of mechatronic assemblies in a collaborative, multi-user environment. We describe a system, Conceptual Understanding and Prototyping (CUP), that allows a team of design engineers, collaborating over the Internet, to develop a high-level structure-function-behavior (S-B-F) description of an assembly in a VRML-based virtual environment. Our goal is to enable users to navigate intricate product data management (PDM) and case-based design knowledge-bases, providing the ability to perform design at conceptual level and have intelligent CAD tools that can draw on details from large repositories of previously archived designs. This work furthers research efforts in computer support for collaborative design activities — drawing on work in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Computer Supported Collaborative Work (CSCW). We envision CUP to be a network interface to next-generation of engineering PDM systems and CAD databases. We are deploying CUP as query interface to the National Design Repository (http://repos.mcs.drexel.edu). This will enable CAD users to interrogate large quantities of legacy data and identify artifacts with structural and functional similarities — allowing designers to perform case-based and variant design.


Author(s):  
Ahmad M. Kabil

With the growing trend of global competitiveness and business complexity, the need arises for integrating BDTs in the design of ODSS. BDTs enable ODSS to deal with data of volume, variety, and velocity beyond the capability of traditional databases and data-warehouses in ODSS. The basic modules of updated ODSS with BDT are presented as a conceptual design, which provides a general foundation for the detailed design and implementation of an application. The validation of the proposed conceptual design is conducted on a test-case based upon the BSC perspectives as well as requirements common for ODSS scenarios. The results show that each requirement of the system is supported by a set of integrated modules in a balanced way. The modules of the highest contribution in the conceptual design are the modules most related to BDT. The initial stages of the implementation of the system are given.


2012 ◽  
Vol 605-607 ◽  
pp. 283-287
Author(s):  
Fei Cao

Mechanical products design process always focuses on the description of product structure information, while lacking of the expression and application of function and knowledge information. This paper proposes an intelligent design approach of mechanical products based on Function-Knowledge-Structure (FKS). The gene coding of function, knowledge and structure are constructed, and the correlation matrix of the Functional-Structure (FS) and Knowledge-Structure (KS) are introduced to calculate the fitness function. A case study of the conceptual design on bag forming, filling and sealing machine shows the intelligent design process based on FKS.


Author(s):  
Eric Domeshek ◽  
Janet Kolodner

We believe that case-based reasoning (CBR) will prove applicable to design, at least in part, as we have seen designers making extensive use of past cases. Construction of useful systems, however, requires the resolution of many open issues. In this paper we consider three issues in particular: (1) What sort of content should be captured in a design case? (2) How should the content of a complex case be segmented into chunks for use? (3) How should the resulting chunks be indexed for retrieval? These are among the issues we are seeking to address through construction of Archie-II, a case-based aid for conceptual design in architecture. In addition to our approaches to these issues, this paper also discusses our strategic choice to build a design aiding system as opposed to a system that generates designs on its own.


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