IPC분류정보
| 국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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| 국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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| 출원번호 |
US-0618169
(2000-07-17)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Calderon, Joseph L.
- Pollard, David L.
- Batchelder, J. Samuel
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| 출원인 / 주소 |
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| 대리인 / 주소 |
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| 인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
43 인용 특허 :
14 |
초록
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Disclosed are a method and apparatus for initializing an additive process computer-controlled three-dimensional modeling machine which builds models on a modeling platform. The method, without operator intervention, senses the top surface of a substrate or other object mounted on the platform at a v
Disclosed are a method and apparatus for initializing an additive process computer-controlled three-dimensional modeling machine which builds models on a modeling platform. The method, without operator intervention, senses the top surface of a substrate or other object mounted on the platform at a variety of preselected x, y locations and records the z-axis positions of the platform corresponding to the sensing of the object. Using the recorded z-axis positions, a z-start position for the modeling platform is calculated. The platform can be automatically placed at the calculated z-start position. The recorded z-axis positions can further be used to define a plane fitted to the substrate top surface. Optionally, the model can be built in a coordinate system defined by the plane.
대표청구항
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Disclosed are a method and apparatus for initializing an additive process computer-controlled three-dimensional modeling machine which builds models on a modeling platform. The method, without operator intervention, senses the top surface of a substrate or other object mounted on the platform at a v
Disclosed are a method and apparatus for initializing an additive process computer-controlled three-dimensional modeling machine which builds models on a modeling platform. The method, without operator intervention, senses the top surface of a substrate or other object mounted on the platform at a variety of preselected x, y locations and records the z-axis positions of the platform corresponding to the sensing of the object. Using the recorded z-axis positions, a z-start position for the modeling platform is calculated. The platform can be automatically placed at the calculated z-start position. The recorded z-axis positions can further be used to define a plane fitted to the substrate top surface. Optionally, the model can be built in a coordinate system defined by the plane. aim 1, wherein the menu-driven production control means comprises: a requirement calculation routine for reading out, based on product constitution of the customized product, production arrangement data of constituting elements of the customized product from manufacturing practice data with drawing data, production data and parts procurement data included therein; an operation direction producing routine for producing data on procedure and guidelines for assembly of the customized product based on product specification data from a memory for storing data on order acceptance and the manufacturing practice data; and a physical distribution control means for providing delivery directions for shipment of a finished product based on data on the delivery time and a receiver stored on the memory for storing data on order acceptance, and data on production progress. 7. The production control system according to claim 1, wherein the customized specification is input to the order acceptance management means from the customer through a public communication network, wireless communication or satellite communication. 8. The production control system according to claim 1, wherein parts arrangement is carried out from a factory to a parts manufacturer through an EDI communication network. 9. The production control system according to claim 1, wherein the order acceptance management means and the menu-driven production control means are connected to the customer management routine, a material procurement and inventory management means, a manufacturing line control means and a physical distribution control means through at least a communication line. 10. A method for producing an air conditioner, which is divided into at least a heat source block for a refigeration cycle, a driving block for a heat medium circulation in the refrigeration cycle, and a circulation connecting block for the refrigeration cycle, comprising the steps of: determining a customized product by selection among a standard specification and a plurality of optional specification held with respect to the respective blocks; and providing required directions on material procurement, inventory management, manufacturing line control and physical distribution based on the customized specification, and a delivery time of the customized product, and carrying out planned control based on production data, wherein upon determination of the customized product, the providing step is automatically performed over an online connection and directions for assembly derived. 11. A method for producing an air conditioner having a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device and an evaporator, comprising the steps of: providing a standard specification and a plurality of optional specifications with regard to respective functional blocks, into which the air conditioner is divided in terms of functions; producing a specification of a customized product based on specification data determined for the respective functional blocks; and automatically managing over an online connection production seats corresponding to a production schedule for the specification of the customized product based on material procurement data and man-hours for production for the respective functional blocks. 12. A computer program product comprising a computer storage medium having a computer program code mechanism embedded in the computer storage medium for producing a product, the computer program code mechanism performing the steps of: determining a customized based on a customized specification and a delivery time of the customized product input by a customer through a screen; preparing a menu-driven specification, which produces the customized specification selected by the customer based on a menu table; providing required directions on material procurement, inventory management, manufacturing line control and physical distribution based on the customized specification of the custom ized product ordered by the customer, and for carrying out planned control based on production data; and supporting delivery and maintenance of the customized product based on data of an order acceptance, wherein upon determination of the customized product, operations of the providing step are automatically performed over an online connection and directions for production derived, and data on the custom zed product ordered by the customer is shared between the customer and a manufacturer of the product. 13. The computer program product of claim 12, comprising: showing on the screen a menu table of functional blocks into which the customized product is divided in terms of function. 14. The computer program product of claim 12, comprising: modifying or updating the menu table based on market needs. 15. The compute program product of claim 12, comprising: including in the menu table a standard specification and a plurality of specifications in respective functional blocks, the customized product being divided into the functional blocks in terms of functions so that the functional blocks are coupled and combined in accordance with criteria of certain positions and connecting devices to perform certain functions. 16. The compute program product of claim 12, comprising: producing production seats in a number corresponding to an acceptable production schedule found based on an estimated number of products to be produced in consideration of demand size forecast, estimated an-hours for production and assembly capacity of a production process; and collating production man-hours required for production according to the delivery time of the customized product with an unoccupied state in a seat table corresponding to a production schedule to finalize he delivery time. 17. The computer program product of claim 12, wherein the providing required directions step comprises: reading out, based on pr duct constitution of the customized product, production arrangement data of constituting elements of the customized product from manufacturing practice data with drawing data production data and parts procurement data included therein; producing data on procedure and guidelines for assembly of the customized product based on product specification data from a memory for storing data on the order acceptance and the manufacturing practice data; and providing delivery directions for shipment of a finished product based on data of the delivery time and a receiver stored on the memory for storing data on the order acceptance, and data on production progress. 18. The computer program product of claim 12, comprising: input the customized specification into the computer program product by the customer through a public communication network, wireless communication or satellite communication. 19. The computer program product of claim 12, comprising: carrying out parts arrangement from a factory to a parts manufacturer through a communication network. 20. A computer program product comprising a computer storage medium having a computer program cod mechanism embedded in the computer storage medium for producing an air conditioner, which is divided into at least a heat source block for a refrigeration cycle, a driving block for a heat medium circulation in the refrigeration cycle, and a circulation connecting block for the refrigeration cycle, the computer program code mechanism performing the steps of: determining a customized product by selecting among a standard specification and a plurality of optional specifications held with respect to the respective blocks; and providing required directions on material procurement, inventory management, manufacturing line control an physical distribution based on the customized specification, and a delivery time of the customized product, and carrying out planned control based on production data, wherein upon determination of the customized product, the providing step is auto matically performed over an online connection and directions for assembly derived. 21. A computer program product comprising a computer storage medium having a computer program c de mechanism embedded in the computer storage medium for producing an air conditioner, which has a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device and an evaporator, the computer program code mechanism performing the steps of: providing a standard specification and a plurality of optional specifications with regard to respective function blocks, into which the air conditioner is divided in terms of functions; producing a specification of a customized product based on specification data determined for the respective functional blocks; and automatically managing over an online connection, upon determination of a customized product, production seats corresponding to a production schedule for the specification of the customized product based on material procurement data and man-hours for production for the respective functional blocks.
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