Mesh Correction for Six-Plane Body Analysis Quality

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for generating six-plane body mesh patterns lack automatic correction mechanisms to ensure mesh quality, requiring manual and complex procedures to address mesh deformation and distortion.

Innovation Solution

A device comprising surface mesh generation, internal mesh generation, mesh quality evaluation, and mesh correction means that automatically evaluates and corrects mesh quality by shifting node points to achieve a distortion-free mesh pattern satisfying required quality, using boundary element methods to regenerate internal meshes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If manual procedures are used to correct mesh deformation, then mesh quality can be improved, but the operation becomes complicated and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemesh qualityVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mesh correction system performs self-service by automatically evaluating mesh quality and correcting deformations without requiring manual intervention. The quality evaluation unit assesses mesh elements and the correction unit automatically adjusts node positions based on evaluation results, enabling the system to serve itself rather than requiring external manual operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated computational system. Instead of analysts manually shifting node points using sequential procedures, the system uses a quality evaluation unit and correction unit that automatically calculate and apply corrections based on mesh quality metrics, substituting human mechanical operations with computational automation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If manual correction procedures are used, then mesh quality can be improved, but the process requires significant time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemesh qualityVSAvoidcorrection time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary quality evaluation before finalizing the mesh, identifying elements that require correction. The quality evaluation unit assesses mesh elements in advance and determines which ones need correction, allowing the correction unit to focus computational resources on problematic areas rather than manually inspecting and correcting the entire mesh sequentially.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces time-consuming manual correction procedures with an automated computational system that rapidly evaluates mesh quality and applies corrections. The correction unit automatically calculates optimal node positions and updates the mesh structure without requiring analysts to perform sequential manual operations, dramatically reducing the time required for mesh correction while maintaining quality standards.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If automatic correction is implemented, then productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemesh generation efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mesh correction system is segmented into distinct functional units: a quality evaluation unit that assesses mesh elements and a correction unit that applies corrections. This segmentation allows each unit to perform its specific function independently, improving productivity through automated workflows while managing system complexity by organizing functionality into modular, manageable components with clear interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The correction unit serves multiple functions: it receives correction requests from the quality evaluation unit, calculates optimal node positions, updates mesh structures, and ensures quality standards are met. This multi-functionality improves productivity by consolidating correction operations into a single automated unit rather than requiring separate manual procedures for each correction task.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS8330757B2Method of generating mesh for analysis
Publication Date: 2012.12.11 HITACHI LTD
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AI summary

It is possible to automatically correct a six-plane body mesh pattern so as to satisfy the required quality. A device for generating a mesh pattern for analysis comprises: surface mesh generating device for generating a surface mesh pattern of an analysis object by acquiring shape model data on the analysis object and mesh control data including required quality of an analysis mesh model; internal mesh generating device for generating an internal mesh pattern of the analysis object according to the generated surface mesh pattern; device for calculating the element quality of surface meshes; quality evaluating device for evaluating calculated element quality according to the required quality; and mesh correction device for shifting a surface mesh node point not satisfying the required quality in the direction to improve the quality.