关键词: 配置, 产品族谱系, 产品平台, 关键模块, 基础模块

Abstract: Most of configuration techniques address the product model and constraint relations in a single topological space, which makes the configuration hard to be modeled and solved. To deal with this problem, a Product Family Genealogy (PFG) concept was proposed for configuration space planning and optimal configuration. Based on analysis of common requirements for customer group and classified cohesion for product modules, the representation and modeling methods of PFG were put forward. Based on PFG, both customer requirements and constraints were respectively classified for solution. The product configuration generation could be easily accomplished through four sequential stages, PFG orientation, key configuration, functional configuration, and individual configuration. Finally, an example of desktop computer configuration was presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach.

Key words: configuration, product family genealogy, product platform, key module, basic module