Crossbow
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DFE Analysis
| DFE Guideline | Good Aspects of Competitor Product and Ideas for Improvement |
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| 0. New Concept Development | Remove fasteners to allow a snap-fit design.
Integrate a quiver into the crossbow itself, instead of having it as a separate part. Add a loading mechanism that does not require a very significant force input from the user. |
| 1. Select Low Impact Materials | Crossbow:
Aluminum, Fiberglass, Steel Bolt: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber Sling: Nylon, Foam
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| 2. Reduce Material Amount | Slots in the crossbow body reduce mass
Limb is removable to reduce transport volume The "snap-fit" design would reduce material amount by removing the need for fasteners |
| 3. Eco-Manufacturing |
Camouflage coating requires an adhesive |
| 4. Optimize Distribution | Fill this with info
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| 5. Reduce Use-Phase Impact | Fill this with info |
| 6. Maximize The First Life | Fill this with info
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| 7. End of Life |
Product Life Cycle Analysis
| Life Cycle Stage | Description | Inputs | Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material Extraction | Steel from Iron Ore
Plastic from Petroleum Fiberglass Raw materials must be processed. | Iron Ore
Aluminum Ore Petroleum Silica sand Limestone Polyacrylonitrile (synthetic) | Steel
Aluminum Fiberglass Plastic Carbon Fiber |
| Production | Springs (Acquired)
Casting Stamping Assembling | Steel
Plastic Grease | Components |
| Use | Doorknobs, Two Woodscrews | Working Door | |
| End of Life | Retiring/Disposal | Crossbow, Bolts | Landfill |
| Transportation | Truck | Fuel, Door Latches | Door Latches |
