Title: Using axiomatic design principles for designing a simple and innovative product: a case study

Authors: P.N. Botsaris, K.P. Anagnostopoulos, O. Demesouka

Addresses: Department of Production Engineering and Management, Demokritos University of Thrace, School of Engineering, Kimmeria Campus 67100, Xanthi, Greece. ' Department of Production Engineering and Management, Demokritos University of Thrace, School of Engineering, Kimmeria Campus 67100, Xanthi, Greece. ' Department of Production Engineering and Management, Demokritos University of Thrace, School of Engineering, Kimmeria Campus 67100, Xanthi, Greece

Abstract: In the last decade axiomatic design has been proved to be a valuable methodology for designing complex products and systems. However, axiomatic design methodology may be of great worth even for simple products. This paper demonstrates as a case study its effectiveness in the design of an innovative product – an industrial hinge of four degrees of freedom. By setting the independence axiom as guideline throughout the analysis, we present step by step the design matrices, which represent the mapping relationships between functional requirements and design parameters.

Keywords: axiomatic design; design principles; mechanical product design; product innovation; case study; industrial hinges; hinge design.

DOI: 10.1504/IJDE.2008.023766

International Journal of Design Engineering, 2008 Vol.1 No.3, pp.300 - 315

Published online: 10 Mar 2009 *

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