Designing objects using lattice structure optimization
US10521517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2113/14
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A design engine for designing an object using structural analysis. The design engine generates a lattice structure for the object comprising a plurality of nodes and a plurality of lines connecting the nodes. The lattice structure is optimized to remove one or more lines using structural analysis based on at least one load-related design requirement. Several design options are provided for generating and optimizing the lattice structure. The design engine then generates a 3D model of the object by thickening each line of the lattice structure into a pipe volume. The thickness of each pipe is determined using structural analysis based on the at least one load-related design requirement. The 3D model represents the volume of the object and is exportable to a fabrication device.
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