Akande Timileyin Opeyemi, Alabi Oluwaseyi O, Rizwan Ali, Ajagbe Sunday A, Olaleye Amos O, Adigun Mathew O
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, First Technical University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
PLoS One. 2024 Dec 2;19(12):e0308004. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0308004. eCollection 2024.
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), driven by environmental concerns and technological advancements. One critical aspect of EV design is the development of lightweight yet robust components, including 3D vehicle wheels. This research explores the implementation of generative models in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems to optimize the design of 3D vehicle wheels for electric vehicles. Through the use of generative design and additive manufacturing, we aim to create vehicle wheels that are energy-efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and structurally sound. Electric vehicles are gaining popularity due to their environmental benefits and reduced operating costs, making lightweight and strong wheels an important design goal. This research proposes a novel approach for designing lightweight and strong 3D vehicle wheels for EVs using generative models. The proposed approach involves the following steps: collect and prepare data, choose a generative model architecture, train the generative model, and generate new wheel designs. The approach methods show potential to revolutionize the design and manufacturing of lightweight and strong 3D-printed wheels for electric vehicles. In conclusion, generative models can be used to design and optimize wheel designs, making it possible to create safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective wheels.
在环境问题和技术进步的推动下,汽车行业正经历向电动汽车(EV)的转型变革。电动汽车设计的一个关键方面是开发轻质但坚固的部件,包括3D车轮。本研究探讨了在计算机辅助设计(CAD)系统中实施生成模型,以优化电动汽车3D车轮的设计。通过使用生成设计和增材制造,我们旨在制造出节能、美观且结构合理的车轮。电动汽车因其环境效益和运营成本降低而越来越受欢迎,这使得轻质且坚固的车轮成为一个重要的设计目标。本研究提出了一种使用生成模型设计电动汽车轻质且坚固的3D车轮的新方法。所提出的方法包括以下步骤:收集和准备数据、选择生成模型架构、训练生成模型以及生成新的车轮设计。该方法显示出有潜力彻底改变电动汽车轻质且坚固的3D打印车轮的设计和制造。总之,生成模型可用于设计和优化车轮设计,从而有可能制造出更安全、更高效且更具成本效益的车轮。