Research Article

Knowledge-Based Structure Optimization Design for Boom of Excavator

Table 2

Structure shape code encoding.

Code bitsMeaningCode value
01234

3∠BFD≤15°>15°
4∠BCF-∠DCF≤−5°>−5°∼0°>0°
5Rough classification of shapesStraight boomBent boom
6Detailed classification of shapesNo subdivision shapeGooseneck shapeThree-sectionConnecting rod connectionBolt connection
7Number of hydraulic cylindersSingle hydraulic cylinderDouble hydraulic cylinder