Curtin University

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Design Methodology 431/631
Semester 1, 2013
Tutorial 1

T1.1

Customer Requirements Technical Requirements

It needs to grip tightly Gripping force

Not too hard to open and close Force to open/force to close

Pins should not tangle Time to extract a pin from the bag

Don't stain clothes Stability of dye or colouring

Last a long time Durability-hrs. of use

I don't want them to look Exposure hrs. in ultraviolet test

shabby after long use. Exposure hrs. in accelerated environmental test

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Technical Requirements

Noise, vibration, electromagnetic wave

Energy consumption
Balance (torque)

Physical lifetime
Number of parts
Air temperature

Volume
Air flow

Weight
Customer Requirements CIR
Dries quickly 9

Quiet 3

Operates easily 1   

Operates safely 3 

Comfortable to hold 9  

Reliable 3    

Portable 1

Energy efficient 9
Raw score>> 195 201 93 85 90 9 81 192 148

Relative weigthing% >> 17.8 18.4 8.5 7.8 8.2 0.8 7.4 17.6 13.5

Rank Order >> 2 1 5 7 6 9 8 3 4

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CORRELATION

High positive
Positive
High negative
Negative

Programable operating system

Technical Requirements

Spare Parts delivery time

Energy Efficiency Ratio

Zonal Controls

Payback time
Customer Requirements
Low operating costs

Improved cash flow

Managed energy use

Increased occupant comfort

Easy to maintain 

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Technical Requirements

Lower centre of gravity

No internal recesses
One-piece moulding

No sharp corners
Impact resistant

Odor guard
Foot pedal

Air tight
Customer Requirements CIR
Easy to use 4

Self-closing 5

Durable 3 

Affordable 5

Doesn't tip over 5

Easy to clean 3

Easy bag removal 2

Odor control 4
Raw score>> 96 36 27 93 48 27 18 36

Relative weigthing% >> 25.2 9.4 7.1 24.4 12.6 7.1 4.7 9.4

Rank Order >> 1 4.5 6.5 2 3 6.5 8 4.5

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Improved Kitchen Trash Container

1. In-use purpose

1.1 Primary intended use

 Opening and closing with a foot pedal.

 Stable container that does not move when pedal is operated
 Tightly closing

1.2 Unintended use

 None anticipated

1.3 Special Feature

 Impact resistant
 Provision for a deodorant pad

2. Functional Requirements

2.1 Performance Requirements

2.1.1 Functional

 A stable container that is not easily tipped over

 Must open and close properly for a maximum of 20,000 cycles (20 years)
 Will not require maintenance over its lifetime.
 Tight-fitting lid

2.1.2 Complementary

 Useful life should exceed 7 years

2.2 Environmental Conditions

 No toxic material used

2.3 Economic Issues

 The cost of manufacturing should be no more than $ 5.00

2.4 Physical Attributes

 Same size and weight as regular kitchen trash container

 Fits a standard kitchen trash bag

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 Rectangular shape with rounded corners

2.5 Process Technologies

 Will be produced in company’s existing plant using existing plastic

moulding equipment.
 The cost of tooling will be $450,000.
 Hardware items will be purchased locally.

2.6 Aesthetics

 Must be available in five colours.

2.7 Product Development Time and Cost

 The design should be designed and prototype tested by the end of July
2007.
 Design and development cost, including engineering, model shop, and
laboratory should not exceed $100,000.

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