Title: A generic model for robust design of fuel filler door with leaf spring

Authors: Ching Hsieh, M. Akins

Addresses: Vehicle Synthesis, GM Engineering Center North, 30200 Mound Road MC 480-1 1-N26, Warren, MI 48090, USA. ' Vehicle Synthesis, GM Engineering Center North, 30200 Mound Road MC 480-1 1-N26, Warren, MI 48090, USA

Abstract: A mathematical model was developed for the robust design of a vehicle fuel filler door with a leaf spring. The model consists of two parts. The first part is the mathematical relationship between the performance indices and the design parameters. The second part is the formulation of a random optimisation problem. Robust designs of such fuel filler doors can be obtained by linking the model to an optimisation program. An example is included to demonstrate the usefulness and effectiveness of this model.

Keywords: vehicle fuel filler door; simulation; optimisation; robust design; mathematical modelling; leaf springs.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1999.005597

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1999 Vol.21 No.4/5, pp.471 - 480

Published online: 21 Oct 2004 *

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