Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Patent
1997-10-31
2000-11-07
Grant, William
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
700182, G06F 1900
Patent
active
061448907
ABSTRACT:
A method and system are provided for designing an upholstered part such as an automotive vehicle seat utilizing a functional, interactive computer data model wherein patterns useful for reproduction of covering material and padding of the seat are generated from a user-modified version of the data model. The data model includes frame and vehicle data, ergonomic constraint data, package requirement data, plastic trim data, restraint system data, and/or seat suspension data. The system includes a graphical display on which graphical representations of the seat are displayed including a final graphical representation which is a photo-realistic, high resolution image of the seat's appearance. The high resolution image depicts most aspects of the seat's final appearance including production-intent fabrics and coverings, plastic grains, trenches and/or styles of sewing. The patterns generated from the modified data model are useful in manufacturing a prototype of the seat thereby significantly shortening the design development cycle of the seat.
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Bahta Kidest
Grant William
Lear Corporation
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