Retractable umbrella
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Executive Summary
Major Stakeholders and Their Needs
Four major stakeholders were identified in the life cycle of the umbrella: the consumer, the retailer, the manufacturer and the distributor. Each of them is described in detail in the following subsections.
Consumer
An umbrella is a product commonly used by people to refuge from rain and other environmental phenomena. Most people have had at least one umbrella in their lifetime, therefore consumer diversity was considered during the evaluation of their needs. The requirements of the consumer can be summarized as:
- Rigidity: the product needs to be able to support itself in the hands of the person using it.
- Portability: consumers want a product that they can carry around all day, they need a product that is compact and easy to carry.
- Appearance: the products should appeal the consumer.
- Low cost: as a product that users carry all day, umbrellas tend to be lost or forgotten often. A low cost device could be replaced more often, than an expensive one. In addition, many consumers would not want to spend a large amount of money in a commonly used object.
- Safety: umbrellas have many small components and outstanding elements, they need to be safe for people to use.
- Durability: consumers want a product that does not need replacement often
- Light-weight: commonly, consumers carry umbrellas all day with them, most would opt not to carry or use it if it is too heavy.
Retailer
The fact that umbrellas are commonly used object makes their market a competitive one. Retailers needs are focused on making their product profitable. The following list summarizes their needs:
- Appearance: the product needs to be appealing to the consumer to be competitive .
- Price: the product needs to have a reasonable price that will yield revenue.
- Reliability: the product needs to be reliable, since its reputation reflect on the name of the retailer.
- Safety: the product needs to be safe, since the retailer is responsible for accidents that an error in the product could cause.
Manufacturer
Manufacturers want to minimize the cost and time of manufacturing processes. The following list summarizes their needs:
- Simplicity of the design: manufacturers need a simple design with simple geometries
- Modularity of the design: manufacturers need a modular design that optimizes the processes of manufacture.
- Materials: low cost and non-toxic materials minimize the cost of the manufacture.
- Manufacturing process: low cost
- Storage: minimum the weight and overall dimensions make the object easier to store and transport.
Distributor
Distributors want to minimize the cost and time of distribution of the product. The following list summarizes their needs:
- Compact: the product needs to be easy to pack and able to survive distribution
- Modularity: the product needs to have modular replacement parts
- Storage: minimum the weight and overall dimensions make the object easier to store and transport.
Product History
Product Functionality and Use
To open the umbrella, the user presses the button on the handle and allows it to extend and then expand fully. Then he or she holds the umbrella over her or his head, so as to prevent the elements from reaching her or him. To close the umbrella, the user pulls the rider down until it is locked back into the handle.
Mechanical Function
Bill of Materials
Assembly List
Parts List
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01 | Elastic Rope | 1 | 3 | Convenient mode of carrying umbrella when not in use | Rubber + Polyester | Cut from source rope and tied into loop shape | |
02 | Rope Clip | 1 | < 1 | Clips over tied end of elastic rope handle to prevent fraying. Also sight of brand logo. | Plastic | Injection Molding | |
03 | Handle Mechanism Casing | 1 | 38 | To house release mechanism. Added weight and rigidity of clear cylindrical block enhances stability and strength | Plastic | Injection Molding | |
04 | Screw | 1 | < 1 | [Insert function] | Steel | Subtraction & Deformation | |
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06 | Release Button | 1 | 4 | Releases latch inside handle to allow shaft extension | Plastic | Injection Molding | |
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Analysis
Detailed Product Analysis
Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA)
Manufacturing
Assembly
Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (FMEA)
Design for Environment (DFE)
Energy Analysis
Green House Gases Analysis
Toxic Releases Analysis
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
DFE Analysis Conclusion
Team Member Roles
Lizmarie Comenencia: Team Leader
Conroy Brown: ???
David Carter: DFMA Leader
Dennis Ou: ???
Teja Shah: FMA Leader
Marcus Townsend: DFE Leader
References
1. Carnegie Mellon University Green Design Institute. (2012) Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment (EIO-LCA) US 2002 (428) model [Internet], Available from: <http://www.eiolca.net/> [Accessed 15 September, 2012]
2. Dieter, George E., and Linda C. Schmidt. Engineering Design. 4th Edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2009. 707-715. Print.
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Parts_of_an_Umbrella.svg