Master Model for Cross-Platform CAD Part Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing computer-aided design systems require time and resources to recreate standard parts across different platforms, leading to duplication of data and increased complexity as the number of parts and platforms increases, due to the lack of a unified data source for managing parts across multiple systems.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and apparatus for managing parts using a master model independent of specific formats, allowing for the creation of a geometric view with parametric and dimension information, which can be used to generate part models usable by various computer-aided design systems, thereby reducing the need for manual data re-entry and duplication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If standard parts are recreated for each computer-aided design system platform, then each system has its own complete library of parts, but time and resources are wasted duplicating data across platforms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal master part data model that serves multiple computer-aided design system platforms simultaneously. This master model contains platform-independent part information that can be accessed and utilized by different CAD systems, eliminating the need to recreate parts for each platform while maintaining full compatibility across all systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a master part data model as an intermediary layer between the source part data and multiple CAD system platforms. This intermediary master model acts as a central repository that translates and distributes part information to various platforms in their respective formats, preventing direct duplication while ensuring each platform receives appropriate data.
2Adaptability or versatility
If part data is transferred manually from one platform to another, then parts can be used across different systems, but personnel time and effort are required for data re-entry
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the master part data model to automatically serve multiple platforms without manual intervention. The system self-manages the distribution of part data to different CAD platforms, automatically translating and delivering parts in the appropriate formats without requiring personnel to manually re-enter data for each platform.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-structuring part data in a universal master model format that is designed to accommodate multiple platforms. This preliminary organization of data in a platform-agnostic format enables automatic distribution and translation to various CAD systems, eliminating the need for manual data re-entry and significantly improving productivity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standard parts are recreated for multiple platforms, then each system has access to the parts, but the complexity increases as the number of parts and platforms increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the part data management system into two distinct layers: a master part data model layer that maintains the canonical source data in a universal format, and platform-specific representation layers that handle individual CAD system requirements. This segmentation allows the complex multi-platform support to be managed through a simple master model, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining full adaptability.
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AI summary
A computer implemented method for managing parts used by different types of computer aided design systems. A master model of a part may be created. The master model is independent of a format used by the different types of computer aided design systems to handle parts. A view of the master model is created to form a geometric view in response to a request to distribute the part. The geometric view comprises parametric information about the part and dimension information for the part. A specific part model usable by the selected type of computer aided design system is created from the content stored in the storage system in response to a request for the part for use by a selected type of computer aided design system. The instance of the part is sent to the selected type of computer aided design system.