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Tom O Carroll Aidan Walsh Patrick King Ne ville Lawle ss He nry Foste r Jame s McArdle
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
1 Table of contents
1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................................1 PRELIMINARY RESEARCH ...........................................................................................................................2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3 RECYCLING INCENTIVES ................................................................................................................................... 2 CHARACTERIS TICS OF THE LUGGAGE TROLLEY:........................................................................................... 3 MATERIAL SELECTION FOR RECYCLABILITY:................................................................................................. 4 RECYCLING MANUFACTURING SYSTEM :........................................................................................................ 5 INITIAL SAFETY GUIDELINES............................................................................................................................. 6
CONCEPTUALIZING THE DESIGN ..........................................................................................................8 3.1 3.2 3.3 THE BASE.............................................................................................................................................................. 8 HANDLE .............................................................................................................................................................10 W HEELS ..............................................................................................................................................................12
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................................................ 15 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ........................................................................................................................... 17 DOCUMENTATION ....................................................................................................................................... 18 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 PURCHASE LIST: ................................................................................................................................................18 BILL OF MATERIALS TO BE MANUFACTURED ...............................................................................................19 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.......................................................................................................................19 BILL OF MATERIALS FOR ASSEMBLY.............................................................................................................21 ASSEMBLY PROCESSES ......................................................................................................................................21
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2 Preliminary Research
Before conceptual designs were discussed among the product development team, market research was conducted to illuminate what was available at the moment and how it was being marketed. It was decided that the target market for the product would be industrial and private delivery services requiring a means of moving luggage/packages from a vehicle to its destination without incurring manual handling injury. All research carried out was secondary or desk research. The main source of information on the target market was the internet. Sites which specialised in trolleys and pallet-trucks were researched and popular designs were noted as a reference point. Usable transport space is essentially the primary capital earning factor in any delivery service. Space occupied by a trolley is hence a waste of resources and should be minimised. A light-weight, foldable trolley would be ideal for moving packages of up to 50kg from a transporter to a point of use without draining usable transport space. This idea forms the focal point of the forecasted marketing strategy.
2.1
Recycling Incentives
Environmental issues are becoming increasingly important to product designers and manufacturers. Public awareness of the value and how fragile of a whole eco-system of the plant is constantly increases and the traditional assumption that the cost of ecological burdens is to be shared by the society as a whole is no longer acceptable. In 1993 the European Union introduced a set of guidelines, the Eco Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), which, although still voluntary, has signalled that environmental responsibility should lie with industry. [1] This trend is most apparent when considering the environmental impact of worn-out products. The shortage of landfill and waste burning facilities constantly reminds us that our products do not simply disappear after disposal. It is widely known that the most ecologically sound way to treat a worn out product is recycling. Since it is rarely possible or beneficial to recycle a product completely, the aim is to maximize the recycled resources while minimizing the effort that has to be invested. This balance must be observed while taking economic factors and other social factors into account. The main objective for the end-of-life value of a product can be realized by two means [1]: Improvement of recycling processes by developing more refined recycling technologies (e.g. advanced separating and purifying methods), Improvement of product design in a recycling-friendly matter. It is widely believed that only 10-20% of recycling costs and benefits depend on recycling process optimization. The remainder is already determined at the design stage. Hence it is an industry wide interest to develop methods and tools for including environmental considerations into product design. [1] Addressing the environmental problems within the life-cycle of a product requires rethinking the relationships between manufacturers, suppliers and consumers. By
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developing relationships with suppliers, consumers as well as recyclers in order to manage materials flow in an environmentally friendly way. To provide the necessary communication infrastructure and to support collaboration and coordination needs a possible recycling network could be established.[2] It should consist of a server which is the designer and clients representing the consumers, recyclers and materials/components as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Representation of the system life-cycle of a product [2] In this network the recyclers are considered as dismantlers/waste management providers. The function of recyclers can be provided by the original product manufacturer, an independent recycler, or what is widely common today, a contract recycler which recycles products for a manufacturer who retains ownership of the products. Suppliers have to honour the requirements of the designer to use recycled materials provided by the recyclers. [2] This leads us to the design limitations that have been set for this project:
2.2
Should be usable outdoors. The expected annual production volume of the device is 10,000 pieces. Knowing these requirements, the material selection process can begin whilst the design is being concurrently progressed.
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2.3
Keeping the product life cycle in mind as shown in Figure, suitable materials that could be used for the manufacturing of the trolley where considered. These materials had to be durable, as the trolley has to withstand daily abuse by the end user. Also the material had to be suitable for manufacturing and did not require a large capital investment. Keeping these material qualities in mind but also considering materials that could be reused / recycled was the main aim of the recycler. The materials that were selected for the main components of the trolley .i.e. the frame, the handles, and the Wheels were as follows;
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intensive process, regions with excess natural gas are also becoming regions for smelting, Therefore the production of Aluminium is not an environmentally friend process due to due the destruction of the local ecological system with the regions of mining, also due to the large amounts of energy that is required to produce the material.[4] However Aluminium has some positive characteristic about it, for one its a non-ferrous metal meaning it will not rust therefore it doesnt require any form of protective coat such as painting or powder coasting. This property of the material helps reduce any process with the production of the trolley, because the frame of the trolley does not require any painting or coating. Aluminium is also 100% recyclable without any loss of its natural qualities. Recovery of the metal via recycling has become an important facet of the aluminium industry. Recycling of scrap aluminium involves melting the scrap, a process that requires only 5% of the energy used to produce aluminium from ore. In Europe aluminium experiences high rates of recycling, ranging from 42% of beverage cans, 85% of construction materials and 95% of transport vehicles. [4]
2.4
A Manufacturing system that has an active recycling process implemented is called a Recycling Manufacturing system. Figure 2show a schematic lay out of the system. AS shown in Figure 2there are two divisions. (1) Production Division, (2) Disposal Division.
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1. Production Division is the area were raw materials from suppliers is used to create components and part resulting in an end product to be sold to a consumer. 2. Disposal Division or recycling is wall waste material and components are collected and sorted in to the various types e.g. plastic or metals. Within the area the material or components are either checked and reused and sent back into the Production Division or set of for recycling. From the Disposal Division the following steps can be taken as the production of the trolley which involves the purchasing of raw material e.g. the Aluminium, the ABS plastic graduals, and the purchasing of components such as the wheels, fixtures (screws, rivets, etc.). Reuse part: - parts can be reused within the plant. Not-reusable but recycled:- the part can be used but can recycled .i.e. resent back to the supplier or recycling firm to be recycled. Not-recyclable: - the parts can only be sent to landfill this area should be avoided if possible.
2.5
Producers have an obligation to avoid placing dangerous products on the market. The EC General Product Safety Regulations (2004) specifies that A producer shall not place or attempt to place on the market a product unless it is a safe product. Contravention of this regulation is an offence. [3] Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament on general product safety defines a safe product as any product which, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use including duration and, where applicable, putting into service, installation and maintenance requirements, does not present any risk or only the minimum risks compatible with the product's use, considered to be acceptable and consistent with a high level of protection for the safety and health of persons.[4] The directive goes on to list four points which should be taken into account in particular. These are [4]: 1. The general characteristics of the product. 2. The effect of the product on other products. 3. The presentation of the product including instructions, warning and any other information relating to the product. 4. The categories of consumers at risk. With regard to point 1, in the design stage it was necessary to assess the composition of the luggage trolley designs, the shape and dimensions of the designs, the safety of moving or folding parts and the ease of use of the designs. Folding or extending parts should be easy to operate without risk of injury to the user, while at the same time being strong and secure. Sharp edges should be avoided as much as possible and the product should be lightweight and manoeuvrable. The luggage trolley is obviously designed for use in conjunction with other products. It should be capable of holding up to 50kg of luggage, of varying shapes and sizes, securely, stably, and without risk of failure. Therefore, a suitably sturdy, versatile design is required. The design should not pose a risk to the luggage it transports or the
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environment it traverses. Inert materials should be used and, again, sharp edges should be avoided. Comprehensive instructions for extending, folding and general use of the product should be provided. Clear guidelines and warnings should be placed on the product itself for folding mechanisms etc. Information regarding the safe use of the product would also be necessary. Article 5 of directive 2001/95/EC states that producers shall provide consumers with the relevant information to enable them to assess the risks inherent in a product throughout the normal or reasonably foreseeable period of its use, where such risks are not immediately obvious without adequate warnings, and to take precautions against those risks.[2] It should be noted however that the presence of warnings does not exempt a producer from regulations regarding safety. [3] The luggage is primarily targeted at healthy adults, however, it is likely that children, elderly people etc. may come into contact with the product. This increases the risk of injury or damage being caused by the product. Consideration of this factor should be taken in the design process. Producers are liable for defective products produced by them. Defectiveness is determined by a lack of safety which could reasonably be expected. [5] Directive 85/374/EEC defines a defective product as one that does not provide the safety which a person is entitled to expect, taking all circumstances into account, including: (a) the presentation of the product; (b) the use to which it could reasonably be expected that the product would be put; (c) the time when the product was put into circulation. [5] This highlights the importance of producing a safe product with clear guidelines. It is in the interest of the producer to manufacture a safe product so that no liability for injury or damage is incurred. Once the initial ideas for the base, the handle and the wheels had been conceptualized, they were evaluated from a safety point of view. The above m entioned directives and guidelines were taken into account and recommendations were made accordingly. Appraisals for each concept are given below
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3.1
The Base
Base design 1 as seen in Table 1 represented the flat-bed style of trolley available on many websites which provide trolleys to delivery services. Figure 12(a) shows an example of this design. This design was seen to be too bulky to realistically transport around in a delivery vehicle. Though it may be useful for transporting large cargo from a train or other large vehicle, it would far exceed the carrying requirement of 50kg for this target market. Base design 2 was clearly the most common type of base found as part of the market study. This two wheel design is simple and relatively cheap to produce using the fact that it must be tilted to support the load against the handle. Figure 12(b) shows the style of trolley represented by this concept. The third and fourth base designs were not as commonly occurring on the sources researched. This base design would facilitate a trolley similar to that of design 2 but with the option of it being able to move while standing freely. This design was also deemed to be bulky and hence difficult to sell in the target market. Figure 12(c) is an example of a three wheeled design similar to how these two designs would work.
Table 1: Trolley Base Concepts
Unsafe, Unstable Unsafe, unstable Difficult to sell Most Wasteful Difficult to sell Very Wasteful
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serious risk. If somebody happened to get, for example, a foot caught underneath it when the trolley was loaded, a large force would be exerted on a relatively small area and this could cause injury. It was suggested that this ledge could be hinged to reduce the required storage space of the trolley when folded. This would add another risk as users could potentially catch a finger when folding it. The fact that the trolley has to be tipped means that some of the load must be taken by the user. There is a certain amount of risk associated with this and there is also an increased risk of the trolley falling backwards during use. 3. Concept 3 reduces the risk posed by sharp corners but the downside is that stability is reduced. If loaded carelessly or left on uneven terrain, the trolley could easily fall to one side. If small wheels are used at the front of the base the trolley may become difficult to push safely over rough ground. A hinged joint in the middle was suggested but this would result in a weak point which would be susceptible to failure. A hinged joint in this position would also increase the risk of injury to fingers when the product is being folded. 4. This is a modified version of the previous concept. While it may be slightly cheaper to produce, this concept is completely unacceptable from a safety standpoint. It would be very unstable and difficult to use safely.
3.2
Handle
The conceptual designs for the handle seen in Table 2 were broken down to three different approaches based on the trolleys researched. Handle design 1 was the most commonly occurring. This design could be made to either fold or telescope in order to be compacted (Fig. 15 (b)), this design would suit the target demographic but would resemble many of the products currently available and may be difficult to market as an original design. Design 2 was less common and any similar designs observed were lacking the support bars on the sides (Fig. 15 (a)), this design was conceived in an attempt to minimise material used and related processing expense. It also allows for a very compact folded state and with support straps or elastic canopy between support bars it could provide very even support without great expense which would also suit the delivery services industry while also maintaining a degree of originality. Design 3 was also unique in that it was not found during the market research at all. This design is hence purely conceptual. The idea behind it is to create an even bed of support for the load while reducing cost as it could be injection moulded from a plastic rather than built with a metal frame. It may however be too stiff and could risk failing without the elasticity of a metal to support a large load.
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2. This design is the next favourable. It is comprised of 3 sections with attachment of horizontal supports required. 6 parts in total. As with the other designs standard tubing, can be easily out sourced for mass purchase. The plastic components are not standard components however, if the plastic components can be injection moulded in house there is a need only to design and purchase one die for all components as an injection moulding machine is an available resource. The locking mechanism can be designed for multipleuses on the 3 sections as it holds the horizontal supports. Tighter tolerances are needed for tubing as a high level of stiffness is required when arms are fully extended.
Table 2: Trolley Handle Concepts
1
Designer Manufacturing Assembly Safety Marketing
Recycling
3. This is not to be favoured over the other components. It requires 2 sections, formed with bent sheeting, with internal reinforcement. Although standard tubing and sheet metal should be used a large volume of material is required, needlessly. Complex bending operations are also needed and there is no possibility of multi-use or multifunctional components.
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2. The 2 nd concept is the most difficult to assemble. There are a number of mechanisms that will be required in the handle to enable the telescopic folding of the handle which may be difficult to assemble. 3. The 3 rd concept would be easy to assemble. It involves snap-fitting a number of plastic moulded parts together and attaching a handle to the top of the assembly.
3.3
Wheels
Three wheel designs were also considered though as wheels would most likely be standard parts these designs were based entirely on wheels found during m arket research. Wheel design 1 from Table 3 is a pneumatic roller bearing wheel; these wheels are simple, durable and usable on many different surfaces. They would suit the requirement for versatility that a delivery service would have depending on how wide their delivery range was, meaning that they would work just as well in a rural environment as in an urban or industrial one. A trolley using this wheel type is seen in Figure 15(b). The second wheel type is a castor style design. These wheels are suited to four-wheel trolleys as they facilitate turning without any tilting axle. Castors are highly standardised and hence could be obtained cheaply in high volumes. They are however generally not as efficient as multi-terrain wheels and may not be as useful outside. Figure 12(a) shows a standard application of castors in trolleys. The third wheel type is the triplewheel stair-climbers. These are highly specialised wheels for applications where a trolley will need to go up and down steps regularly. These wheels would be useful in the delivery business as it is possible that an elevator wont be available in older buildings or that an item may be for use on the upper story of a private home. However, these wheels are assumed to be more expensive to manufacture and hence would add additional cost to the finished product which may not be in the target price range. Due to the size of the three wheel assembly, they may also require an extra process or slight redesign of the base
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to fit to the product being developed. Fig. 15 (c) shows an example of a trolley using these stair-climbing wheels.
Table 3: Trolley Wheel Concepts
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4 Design development
Once the initial design was decided upon a detailed design was started. The program used to create the model was AutoCAD 2008. The designer created a base model initially, Figure 3Error! Not a valid bookmark self-reference., and then had a meeting with the other team members to get their opinions and ideas on this design. The problems with this design were noted as below; Base is too low to the ground, needs to be raised Wheels will not move when base is loaded with goods, need guards Cross supports on handle should be further out than upright of handle Need locking mechanism at the base for handle in upright position How will wheel and base shaft be held in position Need a mechanism for connecting the straps for holding on goods to base
All of these comments were implemented into the design and the next revision of the drawing can be seen in Figure 5. At this stage the locking telescopic locking mechanism for the Figure 3: Detail Trolley Design Rev 0 handle was to be button operated from the top of the handle. However the assembly engineer noted that this would be very complicated to assemble, this was rectified by putting in a cam lock at each of the connections between box sections, Figure 4. The guards were thought to be hard to manufacture in one piece due to the double round profile so these were changed to a square profile. The mechanism at base for locking the handle in the Figure 5: Detail Trolley Design Rev 1 upright position was thought unsafe as it was possible hands would need to be used to unlock base. This was replaced with just a simple up fold of the base to act as a stopping device. Once the design
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reached revision 2 in Figure 7 it was very close to the final design. There needed to be some device to hold the handle in the upright position when the user would be loading the trolley. So a simple T bar was introduced that would sit in a simple grooved connection on the base. It was also noted that the cross support bars needed something to keep them in place, circlips were added either side of the ABS joint connectors. The final design can be seen in Figure 8 with the finished folded trolley is seen in Figure 6.
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5 Schematic diagrams
Table 4: Schedule of drawings in Appendix A
Item 1 2 3 4 5
Drawing Schedule Drawing Name LUGGAGE TROLLEY DESIGN ASSEMBLED DETAIL LUGGAGE TROLLEY DESIGN ISOMETRIC VIEW LUGGAGE TROLLEY DESIGN FOLDED DETAIL LUGGAGE TROLLEY DESIGN FOLDED ISOMETRIC LUGGAGE TROLLEY DESIGN EXPLODED VIEW
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6 Documentation
6.1
Either: Bulk bought x 10000. Purchase die and injection mould. ..Selected
Purchase list:
6.1.6 Wheels:
Purchase
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6.2
x1 x1 x1 total
Base Plate Flat aluminium plate 50 per Al rolls 40 rolls = 1 tonne 200 rolls needed U sections .16m each Wheels 20000 x10000
5 tonnes
6,300 31,500
x1 3.15
3200
0.36 x2 per unit 2.3 per metre 0.5 per metre 0.48 x2 0.12 9.2
Axle 10000
0.5
Supports 20000
x2 Total
1.92 15.75
6.3
Manufacturing Processes
Prior to settlement on any production routes, general guidelines were presented to the design team. Although these are not vital to the successful development of a detailed design, they are rules which have evolved empirically out of trial and error, so it is in the interest of the team to adhere to them when given the opportunity. If the opportunity is not available then the question Why? should be asked. This lends itself well to the concurrent engineering process and the cyclical nature of it. By questioning why such guidelines cannot be followed, can lead to more elegant solutions which could have perhaps been overlooked.
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The following processes have been selected in accordance to the available resources in the manufacturing plant and good practices and guidelines will be discussed with each.
6.3.2 Cutting
All aluminium tubes and axel Manual loading and unloading to automated cutting jig. Three different cutting stations to cover the 2 sizes of rods being cut and 1 size square aluminium tubing. Liberal tolerances can be used in all cases as there is no immediate concern for high dimensional accuracy. All these saws are available resources in the factory.
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Manually bent. No need for a bending presses to be utilised here as it is over kill. Aluminium sheeting can easily be bent by hand or with a bending tool. Tolerances are not strict for this component. This part serves only as a safety and aesthetic feature. Once welded in place also acts as stiffening device.
6.3.6 Welding
Spot weld bent box sections Spot weld to base Complete welding station to follow that finishes the welds GMAW gas metal arc welder (MIG) Welder required here and is an available resource. It is perfectly suited to the requirements. Lends itself well to automation and can be used with sheets down to 0.5mm, ideal in this instance. Not suitable for inaccessible areas but shouldnt be of concern here.
6.4
Description Nylon locking nut, M10 Circlip, 10mm Rubber bushing 10mm Square back clip fastener Rivet, Al 5mm, length 6mm Flat head rivet, Al 5mm, length 3mm Rubber end cap, 15mm,
=36,000 =3.60
6.5
Assembly processes
Manual assembly was chosen due to the low number of units to be assembled and the relatively simple assembly of the trolley. It is estimated that the assembly of each unit will take 410 seconds, or 6.8 minutes. The times were based on the symmetry, thickness and size of the part, and the ease with which the part could be located and manipulated. The trolleys are to be assembled in three separate stages. The handle and the base will be
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assembled separately, and the two sub-assemblies will be joined together. This will allow for concurrent assembly of the trolley. The order for assembly is as follows:
Table 7 Programme for Assembly
Description
Action
Time Required
Description
Final Assembly Place first bushing Insert axle to first bushing Place wheel Insert axle through wheel Place second bushing Insert axle to second bushing Insert axle through bottom box Place 3rd bushing Insert axle through 3rd bushing Place wheel Insert axle through wheel Place fourth bushing Insert axle through fourth bushing Attach lock nut to axle Thread axle through holder attach second lock nut
Action
Time Required
Handle Subassembly
Insert bottom bar through bottom box Attach bar to box using 2 rivets Insert middle bar through middle box Insert cam into slot Insert lower assembly through middle box Attach bar to box using clip fastener Insert top bar through top box Insert cam into slot Insert lower assembly through top box Attach bar to box using clip fastener Position handle on top bar Secure handle with rivet Insert top horizontal bar Secure bar with circlips Insert bottom horizontal bar Secure bar with circlips 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5 17.6 5 7 5 5.8 5 7 5 5.8 3 8.8 4 11.38 4 11.38
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
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Attach safety caps to bars Time for sub-assembly Base sub-assembly Spot weld wheel covers to base Rivet "latch" to base Rivet "holders" to base Time for sub-assembly
17
16 126.76
37
37 76.12
18 19 20
Total Time
410.28
By designing products that can be assembled easily, the time required to assemble each part can be reduced which will lead to increased productivity and decreased labour costs. The main ways in which assembly times can be improved are 1. Minimising the number of parts: If there are fewer parts, the product will take less time to assemble, fewer fasteners will be required to combine parts together and cost of manufacturing may be reduced also. Instead of using one two separate rods for the horizontal supports, a single piece of tubing was used. The mechanism housings are made from a single piece of IMP. The flanges on the edge of the trolley base are formed from bending. 2. Minimise the use of fasteners: In some instances, the cost of fastening a part may cost 6-10 times the cost of the fastener itself. Fasteners also require extra storage space, may be difficult to feed and may require extra equipment. If fasteners are required, the use of snap-fits may reduce time required for assembly. Snap fit fasteners are to be used in securing the shaft to the slide mechanism housings. Flat-backed fittings are being used due to the low clearance between the inner and outer shafts. Snap fit "circlips" are also used to secure the horizontal support rods inside the mechanism housing. 3. Keep internal mechanisms accessible: By keeping any internal workings in the assembly accessible, any work that must be carried out on the insides of the assembly can be completed quicker. The only mechanism as such in the design is the wheel axle. The design allows for access to the axle during assembly even once the wheel covers have been welded to the base of the trolley 4. Use common parts: By using similar parts throughout the design, the cost of each part can be reduced. The two horizontal supports use tubing of the same diameter. Common fasteners were used where possible.
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5. Design parts so that they can be inserted in as many ways as possible: The majority of parts can be assembled in more than one way. The handle shafts must be inserted in a particular direction due to the lip on one end, but apart from this, the orientation does not matter. Only the axle holders, mechanism housings and the wheel covers must be fitted in one particular way. 6. Avoid very small parts: The majority of the parts avoid this rule. The main exceptions are the latch and latch holder, and the fixings. 7. Avoid design of parts that may tangle or jam when stored in bulk: With the exception of the circlips, there are no parts that can tangle or jam together 8. Minimise assembly directions: The handle subassembly is assembled from the bottom up, and is then joined at the bottom to the base subassembly
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7 Final design
After consideration of all the possible aspects investigated during the initial conceptual design phase, the final design was an amalgamation of the design features researched and original ideas from various members of the product development team. The market research illuminated that there were many companies manufacturing and supplying trolleys to a similar target market. This meant that in order to secure a profitable share of the market, a successful design would need to incorporate both functionality and originality. The design seen in Figure 9 is the product of a process-of-elimination regarding all product development experts. From a marketing perspective, this design should satisfy the needs of a private or industrial delivery services quite efficiently. There are a number of aspects of the final design which make it attractive to the target market: 1. Base the base is to be thin, pressed steel. This will minimise material usage while maintaining stiffness due to it being attached to the wheel-guards. This allows the trolley to be lightweight while also being capable of supporting the desired weight. The base is a modified version of concept 2 .It now sits closer to the ground which
removes the need for the dangerous ledge at the front. The base sits roughly halfway between central shaft and the ground. This gives a ground clearance of just over 3cm. This allows the trolley to be used safely on rough terrain while at the same time allowing the trolley to stand safely. The danger posed by sharp corners has been reduced by tapering the end of the base. Punching will be used to create weight-saving holes in the base. Burrs resulting from this operation will be removed to ensure that the edges are smooth. As the wheels encroach upon the base, guards are built into the design of the base. This ensures that the wheels can rotate freely and prevents Figure 9: Trolley in operation damage being caused by the wheels rubbing off luggage. The base has been designed so that it can comfortably support the maximum load without risk of failure. Page 25
2. Shaft the three part design of the handle allows for maximum load-supporting
capability while also maximising collapsibility. Aluminium tubes which collapse into each other will provide an easy to manufacture and assemble means of supporting the horizontal vector of a load while tilted in the mobile position. There were some
minor safety concerns regarding the extension and collapsing mechanism as mentioned in Section 3.2.3, however, the risk is thought to be very low and the type of injury that could be caused is extremely minor. Warning stickers will be placed on the handle which will include a diagram detailing how to operate the mechanism safely 3. Handle and support bars The handle is designed for single handed guiding leaving
the second hand free to stabilise the load. This is also aided by the support bars at the top of each of the other two telescoping sections which can be used for balancing and further bracing the load; or as a secondary handle for shorter packages. A non-toxic
plastic will be used for the handle which allows it to be gripped securely. Rubber end caps will be placed on the ends of the support bars on. These will reduce the threat of damage or injury. There is still a risk of luggage falling through the gaps between the bars but if the luggage is strapped on securely this should not cause too much of a problem. The trolley is folded about the shaft which holds the handle, base and wheels in place. This presents a danger of catching fingers between the base and the handle, however, the trolley must be foldable in order to meet the design brief. The risk is minimised by the fact that the handle only comes into contact with the base in three small areas, i.e. the housing around the luggage supporting bars and the housing around the bottom of the handle. The parts rotate freely, that is, they are not spring loaded. This reduces the risk also.
4. Wheels The wheels chosen were standard pneumatic trolley wheels. These do not incur any manufacturing cost, are easy to assemble and can be bought cheaply in bulk. They may not have the same stair-climbing capability as the triple wheel design but they are usable on multiple types of terrain and have a large enough radius that small
Figure 10 Final Design
An instruction booklet describing how to fold and unfold the product, extend and contract the handle, and load the trolley safely will be included with the product. Page 26
This booklet will also detail the correct method of transporting luggage on the trolley. The maximum load will be displayed on the trolley itself.
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8 References
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9 Appendix A
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10 Appendix B
Figure 12: Trolley base designs considered during initial conceptual design phase[8,9]
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Figure 15: Trolley handle designs considered during initial conceptual design phase [8, 10]
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