Axiomatic Design of an Adjustable Lifting System for the Assembly of Booms of Telehandlers

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Landi ◽  
Agnese Sorgenti ◽  
Denny Clerini
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Axiomatic Design ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Main Function ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Preliminary Design Stage ◽  
Physical Prototype ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Lifting System

This work describes the Axiomatic Design of a lifting system to be used during the assembly of various telescopic lift booms. The main function of the lifting system is to assist the workers during both the pre-assembly of the individual parts of a boom and also during the final assembly of a wide ranges of telescopic booms of telehandlers. Prior to the design of the lifting system the fundamental phase of data collection work is described in the paper. The company production process is analysed to detect the needs and design constraints impacting directly on the design stage. The preliminary design stage included: functional, ergonomic study of the lifting system and also considerations on the safety of operators during assembly. The Axiomatic Design allows the designer to implement the Customer Needs into Functional Requirements and Design Parameters through a matrix description. So the product designer can recognize and properly transform Functional Requirements into Design Parameters during early stages of the design. In the paper the development of this new lifting system is shown through Axiomatic Design method. The resulting modular lifting system and the principal results obtained will be described in terms of: - reduction of assembly space on the “moving assembly chain” of the company, - reduction of cycle time of the assembly of the boom using the new lifting system, - improvement of ergonomic conditions of workers. During the so called decoupling phase of Axiomatic Design, the Design Parameters of the lifting system are first determined and then hierarchically ordered. So the wasted time for typical trial and error process of advanced design stage is reduced because of this clear ordering. The physical prototype of the new lifting system was already built and successfully used for the assembly on the industrial field.

Preliminary Design of Ship Lines by Mathematical Methods

1970 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 52-65
Author(s):  
G. Kuiper
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Mathematical Representation ◽  
Preliminary Design ◽  
Mathematical Methods ◽  
Qualitative Design ◽  
Preliminary Design Stage

A description is given of a mathematical representation of the ship's hull. The ship form can be given by a number of parameters, which are connected with the usual design parameters of a lines plan. Some qualitative design parameters such as U-or V-shaped sections can be formulated numerically. A design method is given which does not need more information than available at the preliminary design stage. Some results and variations are presented.

scholarly journals Application of Axiomatic Design for the Design of a Safe Collaborative Human-Robot Assembly Workplace

2018 ◽  
Vol 223 ◽  
pp. 01003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Gualtieri ◽  
Erwin Rauch ◽  
Rafael Rojas ◽  
Renato Vidoni ◽  
Dominik T. Matt
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Axiomatic Design ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Engineering Research ◽  
Factory Of The Future

In the context of the Industry 4.0 wave, which is currently making its way into production engineering research, human robot collaboration is also a very important topic. With new technologies and ever more intelligent control systems for machines and robots, the cooperation between human and machine has become easier. In the smart factory of the future, robots are working hand in hand with people and support them, when their assistance is needed. However, the implementation of such collaborative human-robot workplaces is not so easy in practice. The design of collaborative workplaces also presents completely new challenges in terms of safety of the worker. Such a complex problem requires a systematic and structured approach for concept design, in order to avoid loops in the design stage or even worse during implementation. The research team therefore uses a laboratory case study to show how Axiomatic Design can be used as a method to design collaborative human-robot workstations. First, functional requirements for such workplaces are defined. Based on the functional requirements, the design parameters are derived by using the Axiomatic Design mapping and decomposition process. The result is a concept study for a collaborative workplace in the laboratory environment based on Axiomatic Design.

scholarly journals A modular design method based on TRIZ and AD and its application to cutter changing robot

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 168781402110343
Author(s):  
Mei Yang ◽  
Yimin Xia ◽  
Lianhui Jia ◽  
Dujuan Wang ◽  
Zhiyong Ji
Keyword(s):  
Modular Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Idea Generation ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Problem Analysis ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Shield Tunneling ◽  
Structural Hierarchy ◽  
And Performance

Modular design, Axiomatic design (AD) and Theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) have been increasingly popularized in concept design of modern mechanical product. Each method has their own advantages and drawbacks. The benefit of modular design is reducing the product design period, and AD has the capability of problem analysis, while TRIZ’s expertise is innovative idea generation. According to the complementarity of these three approaches, an innovative and systematic methodology is proposed to design big complex mechanical system. Firstly, the module partition is executed based on scenario decomposition. Then, the behavior attributes of modules are listed to find the design contradiction, including motion form, spatial constraints, and performance requirements. TRIZ tools are employed to deal with the contradictions between behavior attributes. The decomposition and mapping of functional requirements and design parameters are carried out to construct the structural hierarchy of each module. Then, modules are integrated considering the connections between each other. Finally, the operation steps in application scenario are designed in temporal and spatial dimensions. Design of cutter changing robot for shield tunneling machine is taken as an example to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method.

An Approximate Method for Intact Stability of Fishing Vessels

1999 ◽  
Vol 36 (03) ◽  
pp. 171-174
Author(s):  
Hüseyin Yilmaz ◽  
Abdi Kükner
Keyword(s):  
Design Stage ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Preliminary Design ◽  
Ship Stability ◽  
Fishing Vessels ◽  
Initial Stability ◽  
Intact Stability ◽  
Preliminary Design Stage ◽  
Reduce Risk ◽  
Vessel Stability

It is well known that stability is the most important safety requirement for ships. One should have some information on ship stability at the preliminary design stage in order to reduce risk. Initial stability of ships is an important criterion and can be closely evaluated in terms of form parameters and vertical center of gravity. In this study, using some sample ship data, approximate formulations are derived by means of regression analysis for the calculations expressed in terms of ship preliminary design parameters that can easily provide approximate GM calculations. Thus designers can be provided with ship stability at the preliminary design stage, and also a set of appropriate design parameters for improving vessel stability can easily be determined.

scholarly journals An Approximate Method for Calculation of Mean Statistical Value of Ship Service Speed on a Given Shipping Line , Useful in Preliminary Design Stage

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Żelazny
Keyword(s):  
Wind Waves ◽  
Parametric Method ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Preliminary Design ◽  
Screw Propeller ◽  
Calm Water ◽  
Preliminary Design Stage

Abstract During ship design, its service speed is one of the crucial parameters which decide on future economic effects. As sufficiently exact calculation methods applicable to preliminary design stage are lacking the so called contract speed which a ship reaches in calm water is usually applied. In the paper [11] a parametric method for calculation of total ship resistance in actual weather conditions (wind, waves, sea current), was presented. This paper presents a parametric model of ship propulsion system (screw propeller - propulsion engine) as well as a calculation method, based on both models, of mean statistical value of ship service speed in seasonal weather conditions occurring on shipping lines. The method makes use of only basic design parameters and may be applied in preliminary design stage.

An Approximate Method for Cross Curves of Cargo Vessels

2001 ◽  
Vol 38 (02) ◽  
pp. 92-94
Author(s):  
Huseyin Yilmaz ◽  
Mesut Giiner
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Method ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Preliminary Design ◽  
Hull Form ◽  
Beam Depth ◽  
Preliminary Design Stage ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
Load Conditions

In this study, a formula is presented to estimate cross curves of cargo vessels and to predict statical stability at the preliminary design stage of the vessel. The predictive technique is obtained by regression analysis of systematically varied cargo vessel series data. In order to achieve this procedure, some cargo vessel forms are generated using Series-60. The mathematical model in this predictive technique is constructed as a function of design parameters such as length, beam, depth, draft, and block coefficient. The prediction method developed in this work can also be used to determine the effect of specific hull form parameters and the load conditions on stability of cargo vessels. The present method is applied to a cargo vessel and then the results of the actual ship are compared with those of regression values.

scholarly journals Design of a tablet holder with the help of Axiomatic Design International Conference of Axiomatic Design 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 223 ◽  
pp. 01009
Author(s):  
Auðunn Herjólfsson ◽  
Haraldur Helgason ◽  
Sindri S. Ingvason ◽  
þráinn þórarinsson ◽  
Joseph Timothy Foley
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Axiomatic Design ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Modern Life ◽  
Customer Needs ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Viewing Experience

With the explosion of smart devices, tablets can currently be found everywhere. From schools to kiosks to watching movies in bed, these devices are prevalent everywhere in modern life. The problem with watching movies in bed using tablets is the necessity of hand usage. The market currently holds a few products that attempt to solve this, but none truly frees the user, allowing them hands-free usage with an easy exit of the bed. In this paper, we will describe a design which, utilizing axiomatic design, will out-perform anything currently existing in the same field, by giving a stable viewing experience while fitting to nearly any bed or sofa. Axiomatic Design ensured a comprehensive design process by ensuring customer needs were transformed into carefully thought out functional requirements and design parameters while maintaining modularity.

Application of Design Axioms to Marine Design Problems

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. S. Yang ◽  
B. S. Jang ◽  
Y. S. Song ◽  
Y. S. Yeon ◽  
S. H. Do
Keyword(s):  
Structural Design ◽  
Probabilistic Approach ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Independence Axiom ◽  
Preliminary Design ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Mapping Procedure ◽  
Information Axiom ◽  
The Given

Abstract The Design Axioms proposed by N. P. Suh consist of Independence Axiom and Information Axiom. The Independence Axiom assists a designer in generating good design alternatives by considering the relations between the functions and the physical product using a hierarchical mapping procedure. The Information Axiom, which is related to the probability of achieving the given functional requirements, can be used as a criterion for the selection of the best solution among the proposed alternatives in the conceptual or preliminary design stage. In the early stages of marine design, especially ship design, there exists a lot of uncertainty because of the size and complexity of a marine vehicle. The uncertainty often leads to a probabilistic approach rather than a deterministic approach. The ship designs are mostly routine design to change an existing design case a little. In this paper, the availability of the Design Axioms in this marine design field will be investigated through three examples. In the conceptual design of a thruster, the Independence Axiom will be proven to be useful in examining the independence of functional requirements at each level of the decomposition process. In main engine selection example, the Information Axiom will be used for selecting the best solution among the given alternatives by estimating their respective information contents under the uncertain and ambiguous condition. In the structural design, some difficulties arise in maintaining the independence of functional requirements in general because the number of design parameters is greater than that of functional requirements. Therefore, there is much trouble in generalizing the application of the Design Axioms for the structural design, especially for the preliminary design where the principal design parameters of a design object have to be determined after its shape fixed. This paper will try a generalized approach to the similarity-based design where it is important to select which parameters should be changed and in what order they should be changed. How to make use of the Design Axioms will be showed in a barge design example. However, a lot of research is needed for the generalized application of the Design Axioms for the structural design.

Knowledge Base Representation for Axiomatic Design Through Ontologies

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuochen Shi ◽  
Gregory Mocko
Keyword(s):  
Axiomatic Design ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Formal Ontology ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Car Seat ◽  
Design Structure ◽  
Design Activities ◽  
Multiple Groups

Axiomatic Design has been applied and developed as a tool, offering a scientific basis for design and improving design activities. Axiomatic Design has been used in various fields such as software system design, structure design, and product design. However, several challenges and limitations exist in Axiomatic Design including: the inconsistency in identifying design parameters, existence of coupled design, and multiple groups of functional requirements and design parameters. Aimed at using Axiomatic Design to generate conceptual solutions in engineering design while overcoming its limitations, a formal ontology is developed. The ontology defines functional requirements, design parameters, concepts, components and variables and their relationships. Axioms and rules of Axiomatic Design for the ontology are summarized. The Axiomatic Design ontology is applied to the design of a car seat as an example generating several concepts, and then compared and analyzed multiple groups of the concepts with the help of Axiomatic Design rules. More design ideas can be generated by combining detailed concepts as the higher level possible solutions.

Design of a Spacer Grid Using Axiomatic Design

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. N. Song ◽  
B. S. Kang ◽  
K. H. Yoon ◽  
S. K. Choi ◽  
G. J. Park
Keyword(s):  
Cooling Water ◽  
Axiomatic Design ◽  
Axiomatic Approach ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Independence Axiom ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Spacer Grid ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Detailed Design ◽  
Analysis And Design

Recently, much attention has been focused on the design of the fuel assemblies in the Pressurized Light Water Reactor (PLWR). The spacer grid is one of the main structural components in a fuel assembly. It supports fuel rods, guides cooling water, and maintains geometry from the external impact loads. In this research, a new shape of the spacer grid is designed by the axiomatic approach. The Independence Axiom is utilized for the design. For the conceptual design, functional requirements (FRs) are defined and corresponding design parameters (DPs) are found to satisfy FRs in sequence. Overall configuration and shapes are determined in this process. Detailed design is carried out based on the result of the axiomatic design. For the detailed design, the system performances are evaluated by using linear and nonlinear finite element analysis. The dimensions are determined by optimization. Some commercial codes are utilized for the analysis and design.

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