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Modeling and representation of a computer-aided conceptual design system

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A novel hierarchical function action behavior mechanism (FABM) modeling framework is proposed to conduct intelligent mapping from the overall function to the principle solution, according to the requirements of customers. Based on the hierarchical modeling framework, an object-oriented representation method is developed to express the inheritance and the interconnecting characteristics between any two objects. In addition, the rules of expansion and modification in demand behavior are proposed to solve the combinational explosion problem, and the combinational rules in the mechanism behavior are developed to extend the innovation of the principle solution. A case study on the pan mechanism design for a cooking robot is presented to demonstrate the implementation of intelligent reasoning based on the FABM model.

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  1. Shenzhen Graduate School, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China

    Bing Li & Jufan Zhang

  2. Shenzhen Key Lab of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China

    Bing Li & Jufan Zhang

  3. Shandong University at Weihai, Weihai, 264209, China

    Yuan Chen

  4. Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China

    Ying Hu

  5. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

    Ying Hu

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Recommended by Associate Editor Ki-Hoon Shin

Bing Li is a Ph.D and professor at mechanical engineering and currently Dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Shenzhen Graduate School, Harbin Institute of Technology, P. R. China. His research interests include mechanisms and robotics, PKM, sheet metal assembly etc.

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Li, B., Chen, Y., Zhang, J. et al. Modeling and representation of a computer-aided conceptual design system. J Mech Sci Technol 26, 3515–3524 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-012-0868-7

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