Design and Evaluation Method of a High-Overload Test Device Based on AD-TRIZ

Area of Science:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Design Science
• Systems Engineering

Background:

• High-overload testing equipment is crucial for evaluating mechanical performance under extreme conditions.
• Current design processes for this equipment suffer from reliance on experience, incomplete analysis, and lack of automation, leading to suboptimal outcomes.
• There is a need for systematic and innovative approaches to improve the design of specialized testing equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose an integrated design method for high-overload testing equipment.
• To address challenges in current design processes, including requirement analysis and conflict resolution.
• To enhance the efficiency, standardization, reliability, and innovation of testing equipment design.

Main Methods:

• Integration of Axiomatic Design (AD) for systematic decomposition and mapping of requirements.
• Application of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) to resolve design conflicts using inventive principles.
• Utilization of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) for quantitative design evaluation.

Main Results:

• A systematic method for decomposing technical specifications and mapping requirements to a structural framework.
• Effective resolution of design conflicts through the application of inventive principles.
• A comprehensive evaluation framework for quantitatively assessing candidate designs, leading to improved solutions.

Conclusions:

• The proposed integrated method enhances the design of high-overload testing equipment by addressing current limitations.
• This approach facilitates the development of efficient, standardized, and reliable testing solutions.
• The study contributes to improved innovation capabilities in the design of specialized mechanical testing equipment.