Abstract Innovative design of product needs the supports of a large amount of knowledge. According to the requirements of product thematic knowledge in the design process, the construction and application of the thematic knowledge base were put forward. Through analyzing the role of thematic knowledge, the structure and representation of thematic knowledge were established and a hybrid retrieval model was designed. And then a thematic knowledge prototype system for specific products was developed. Finally taking the clutch of CNC punch press as an example, the validity of this method and prototype system was tested.
ZHANG Lu-Hai, LI Yan, LI Wen-Qiang, XIONG Yan. Construction and application of the thematic knowledge base for innovative design. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2012, 19(4): 241-249.
