FUNCTIONAL MECHATRONIC OBJECTS

摘要

To support a leading structure to integrate all the different disciplines, a concept of mechatronic objects is established. A mechatronic object can carry different facets e.g. one facet for each discipline. The facets contain the data for a discipline, while the mechatronic object structure aggregates and connects the data. A mechatronic object describes an element in engineering, like a machine. If the machines are integrated in an assembly line, the MOs of the machines can be aggregated in a parent mechatronic object for the assembly line. The concept normally depends on that the MOs have defined interfaces which can be interconnected, so encapsulation of information is possible. With the connection of interfaces another important requirement for mechatronic engineering is fulfilled. A so called Functional Mechatronic Object (FMO) is introduced to provide a plurality of orthogonal aspects and views to a product or system built up by mechatronic objects.