System and method of virtual modeling of thin materials

a technology of virtual modeling and thin materials, applied in the field of three-dimensional computer-aided modeling and garment design, can solve the problems of complicated problems, and does not provide any disclosure directed to specific product features
US20050267614A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-01THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Publication Date
2005-12-01
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A virtual model capable of simulating physical deformation of at least a portion of a product to be worn on a body. The portion comprises a thin, flexible material, wherein the model comprises a first zone of compression defining two major surfaces, wherein at least one of said major surfaces further comprises a zone of bending.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 550,479, filed Mar. 5, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 550,490 filed Mar. 5, 2004.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to three-dimensional computer-aided modeling and design of garments to be worn on a body. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Computer simulations of motion, e.g., using FEA, have long been used to model and predict the behavior of systems, particularly dynamic systems. Such systems utilize mathematical formulations to calculate structural volumes under various conditions based on fundamental physical properties. Various methods are known to convert a known physical object into a grid, or mesh, for performing finite element analysis, and various methods are known for calculating interfacial properties, such as stress and strain, at the intersection of two or more modeled physical objects.

[0004] Use of computer s...

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