18503522. INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DESIGNING METHOD OF MOLD, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLD, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLDED PRODUCT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DESIGNING METHOD OF MOLD, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLD, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLDED PRODUCT

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

YUICHI Matsumi of Kanagawa (JP)

MUNETO Nagatomo of Tokyo (JP)

HIDEKI Watanabe of Kanagawa (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DESIGNING METHOD OF MOLD, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLD, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLDED PRODUCT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18503522 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DESIGNING METHOD OF MOLD, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLD, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLDED PRODUCT

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an information processing method for designing a mold for molding a molded product, involving receiving data on the three-dimensional shape of the molded product and a non-molded product area enclosing the molded product. The method includes extracting a three-dimensional space from the non-molded product area that becomes an undercut portion when the first and second molds are opened.

  • Three-dimensional shape data of molded product and non-molded product area received
  • Undercut portion space extracted from non-molded product area
  • First and second molds forming the molded product are opened

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods for designing molds with complex shapes and undercut portions.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of designing molds for molded products with intricate shapes and undercut portions, which can be challenging using traditional methods.

Benefits

- Improved efficiency in mold design process - Ability to create molds for complex products - Enhanced precision in molding processes

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Mold Design for Complex Products: Enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of mold design processes for manufacturing companies.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art in mold design and manufacturing processes may include traditional methods of designing molds for molded products with complex shapes and undercut portions. These methods may involve manual calculations and physical prototyping, which can be time-consuming and less precise compared to the information processing method described in the patent application.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing mold design software in terms of cost and usability?

The article does not provide information on the cost implications or usability of the technology compared to existing mold design software.

What are the potential limitations or constraints of implementing this technology in different industries?

The article does not address the potential limitations or constraints of implementing this technology in various industries or manufacturing processes.


Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing method of designing a mold for molding a molded product, the method includes a processing of receiving data including a molded product area indicating a three-dimensional shape of the molded product, and a non-molded product area indicating a three-dimensional shape of a non-molded product space enclosing the molded product, and a processing of extracting, from the non-molded product area, a three-dimensional space that becomes an undercut portion in a state where a first mold and a second mold forming the molded product are opened.