Modular Connection Library for Construction Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for forming connections between construction elements are complex, rigid, and difficult to maintain, especially when dealing with elements from different manufacturers, leading to tedious setup and updating processes, and are not adaptable to varying project requirements.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that combines predefined elementary parts with control means to form desired structures by searching and combining elementary parts with elementary features, allowing parameters to be overridden or added, reducing the number of predefined structures and simplifying the logic structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If dedicated software uses fixed connections from a desired connection group, then connection formation is automated, but the system becomes complex and rigid when dealing with elements from different manufacturers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the connection formation process into distinct modules: a connection library storing predefined connection data, a selection module for choosing connections, and a formation module for executing connection creation. This modular segmentation reduces overall system complexity while maintaining automation by allowing each module to operate independently with well-defined interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic adaptability by allowing the connection library to be updated and expanded with new connection types from different manufacturers without requiring complete system redesign. The selection module dynamically adapts to different project requirements by choosing appropriate connections from the library, making the system flexible rather than rigid.
2Productivity
If the system saves connections for future use with auto-default function, then efficiency is improved, but the logic structure becomes difficult to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a connection library that stores copies of predefined connection data and parameters. When forming connections, the system retrieves and uses these stored copies rather than recreating connections from scratch. This copying mechanism improves efficiency by reusing proven connection designs while simplifying maintenance through centralized storage and management of connection templates.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple levels of endplate modifications are defined, then adaptability to different beam types is improved, but the number of predefined structures increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates universal connection templates in the connection library that can serve multiple beam types and connection scenarios. Instead of defining separate predefined structures for each specific case, the system uses parameterized templates that can be adapted to different beam types through parameter adjustment, reducing the total number of predefined structures needed while maintaining high adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
This invention relates to a method and systems to form structures from predefined elementary parts. In the invention at least two predefined elementary parts are combined for forming a desired structure. The part comprises desired features for the desired structure. A control means handles the combining of the elementary parts.