3D visualizations of in-process products based on machine tool input

US11144041B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Robert Stephen Strong · Everett, US
• Fredrick C. Rudnick, III · Shoreline, US
• Christopher L. Carpenter · Three Rivers, US
• Michael Honea · Summerville, US
• Kyle W. Lehning · Mill Creek, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 5, 2014
• Grant date: Oct 12, 2021
• Expiry date: Jul 28, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02P90/02
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for creating three dimensional (3D) visualizations of in-process products. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a controller and an interface. The controller is able to generate a 3D scene depicting ongoing assembly of a product by a machine tool. The scene includes a 3D model of the product and a 3D model of the machine tool, and the 3D models are placed within the scene based on a location of the product and a location of the machine tool. The interface is able to receive an update from the machine tool indicating a 3D placement of a part that has been attached by the machine tool to the product. The controller is also able to acquire a 3D model of the part, to insert the 3D model of the part within the scene based on the 3D placement, and to provide the scene for display to a user.