Automated Vehicle Layout Generation from Customer Preferences

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current CAD systems are unable to automatically generate three-dimensional (3D) models based on customer configuration tools, as these systems are not linked, resulting in the need for manual creation of 3D layout models.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and system that links customer configuration with CAD using model-based system engineering, pulling together requirements, functional data, and logical data associated with customer configuration choices to automatically generate 2D and 3D physical models.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual creation of 3D layout models is used, then flexibility and customization are maintained, but productivity and efficiency are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemodel generation efficiencyVSAvoidmanual creation requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical modeling operations with an automated computer system that uses algorithms to generate 3D layout models. The system automatically processes customer configuration preferences, translates them into design parameters, and generates complete 3D models without requiring manual CAD operations, thereby resolving the contradiction between productivity and automation extent

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by automatically generating 3D layout models based on customer configuration preferences without requiring skilled manual intervention. The automated system serves itself by processing input data, applying design rules, and producing output models independently, which improves productivity while maintaining customization capabilities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Extent of automation

If customer configuration tools are linked with CAD systems, then automation of 3D model generation is achieved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomatic 3D model generationVSAvoidsystem integration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary configuration management system that acts as a mediator between customer configuration tools and CAD systems. This intermediary layer handles the complexity of data translation, parameter mapping, and model generation, allowing automation to be achieved without directly exposing the complexity of the integration to users

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system is segmented into distinct functional modules: configuration preference input, requirement analysis, design rule application, and 3D model generation. This segmentation allows each component to handle specific tasks independently, reducing overall system complexity while enabling automated 3D model generation through coordinated operation of modules

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If manual 3D model creation is used, then customization to customer preferences is achieved, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidmodel creation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-establishing design rules, constraints, and configuration templates before model generation. Customer preferences are processed and translated into design parameters in advance, allowing the automated system to quickly generate customized 3D models without time-consuming manual adjustments, thus reducing model creation time while maintaining customization capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parameter changes by automatically adjusting multiple design parameters (dimensions, positions, configurations) based on customer preferences. The system changes parameters systematically according to stored design rules and constraints, enabling rapid generation of customized models without manual redesign, thereby reducing time loss while preserving adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250061501A1Auto Create a Space Reservation for a Customer Configuration Layout

Publication Date: 2025.02.20 THE BOEING CO

AI summary

Creating a customer layout configuration of a vehicle is provided. The method comprises pulling, from a customer database, a number of text documents that specify a customer's preferences for the layout configuration. Technical requirements are determined according to a requirement database tool based on the customer preferences. Functional data and logical data are determined according to a system architecture modeling tool based on the customer preferences. A physical layout model of the vehicle is generated according to the customer preferences in the text documents within constraints of the technical requirements, functional data, and logical data.