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System, method, and storage medium for determining a packaging design for a container

US7366643B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2004
Grant dateApr 29, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2113/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method, and storage medium for determining packaging design for one or more containers are provided. The method includes selecting at least one 3-D CAD model of a manufactured part. The method further includes selecting a first 3-D CAD model of a first container defining a first receiving region. The method further includes automatically generating a first plurality of 3-D part packaging designs for the first receiving region wherein each 3-D part packaging design comprises a distinct orientation or positioning of at least the 3-D CAD model of the manufactured part and a second 3-D CAD model and selecting a first 3-D part packaging design from the first plurality of 3-D part packaging designs. The method further includes generating a first dunnage design based on the first 3-D part packaging design and the first receiving region, wherein a first volume defined by the first 3-D part packaging design and the first dunnage design can be held within the first receiving region.

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