Conceptual Design of Formula Varsity Weight Inspection Fixture Using TRIZ Method

Authors

  • M.R. Mansor Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia
  • M.Z. Akop Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia
  • M.A. Salim Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia
  • A.M. Saad Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia
  • A.Z. Zainudin Department of Real Estate, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

Abstract


This paper presents the application of Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) to develop new potential solutions at the conceptual design stage of the product. A case study on design of the new UTeM FV Malaysia weight inspection fixture was conducted using the TRIZ method. The design intent was to generate new solution to adress the limitation of the current process in term of difficulty to perform the weighing procedure while still maintaining the capability to be coupled with the existing measurement system. TRIZ engineering contradiction is used to model the problem followed by the application of TRIZ 40 inventive principles method as the model of solution. In the end of the design exercise, 2 new conceptual designs were produced for the new weight inspection fixture. The design improvement proposed was shown able to offer faster inspection process and reduce labour intensity in performing the weighing procedure, without changes to the existing measurement system. In addition, the TRIZ method applied in the project was also able to trigger new perspective in solving contradicting engineering problems using simple and systematic problem solving process.

Author Biographies

M.R. Mansor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

Senior Lecturer, Department of Automotive

M.Z. Akop, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

Senior Lecturer, Department of Thermal-Fluids

M.A. Salim, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

Senior Lecturer, Department of Structure and Materials

A.M. Saad, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

Lecturer, Department of Automotive

A.Z. Zainudin, Department of Real Estate, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

Senior Lecturer, Department of Real Estate

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Published

2016-06-29

How to Cite

Mansor, M., Akop, M., Salim, M., Saad, A., & Zainudin, A. (2016). Conceptual Design of Formula Varsity Weight Inspection Fixture Using TRIZ Method. Journal of Engineering and Technology (JET), 7(1), 65–76. Retrieved from https://jet.utem.edu.my/jet/article/view/775

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2016): Journal of Engineering and Technology

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