公开(公告)号：US10788811B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-29

申请号：US15406629

申请日：2017-01-13

Applicant: AUTODESK, INC.

Inventor： Tovi Grossman ,  George Fitzmaurice ,  Fraser Anderson ,  Raf Ramakers

IPC: G06F30/00 ,  G05B19/4099 ,  G05B19/4097 ,  B33Y50/00

Abstract: In one embodiment, an enclosure generator automatically generates an enclosure for a device based on a three-dimensional (3D) model of a target surface and component instances that are associated with different positions within the device. In operation, the enclosure generator computes a surface region based on the target surface and the component instances. Subsequently, the enclosure generator computes a front panel model and a back structure model based on the surface region. Notably, the back structure model includes support structure geometries. Together, the front panel model and the back structure model comprise an enclosure model. The enclosure generator then stores the enclosure model or transmits the enclosure model to a 3D fabrication device. Advantageously, unlike conventional, primarily manual approaches to enclosure generation, the enclosure generator does not rely on the user possessing any significant technical expertise.