Techniques for generating graph-based representations of complex mechanical assemblies
US11727166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2111/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A design analysis engine analyzes a CAD assembly to generate a topological model. The topological model is a graph of nodes coupled together via a set of edges. Each node represents a different CAD model in the CAD assembly and each edge represents a different connection between two such CAD models. The design analysis engine also analyzes the CAD assembly to generate a data model corresponding to the topological model. The data model is a structured dataset that includes component entries and connection entries. A component entry includes design data associated with a CAD model in the CAD assembly and a connection entry includes design data associated with a physical or logical connection between two or more such CAD models. A user interacts with the topological model to navigate the CAD assembly, obtain CAD model data, and initiate automatically-performed design tasks.
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