FEM analysis of the snapfit mechanism
What we did in this project:
- Using systematic innovation methods and tools
- Patent search
- Design for Manufacturing
- Design for Assembly
- Design for Disassembly
- Design for Environment
- Design for Reliability
- Finite elements model
- Optimization of mechanical system
- Robust Design
This group project was started in Sep 2020 as a part of the “Methods and Tools for Systematic Innovation” course under the supervision of Professor Gaetano Cascini and in collaboration with Rold. Our goal was to develop a concept to reduce the energy consumption of refrigerators. After we developed the conceptual design using the systematic methods, Professor Mario Guagliano supervised us to develop the detailed mechanical design.
We took advantage of Inventor to prepare the CAD model and the drawings, and Abaqus CAE for FEM assessments. After considering DOX, and performing different mechanical analysis using the finite element method, the project is now ready for prototyping. (in the picture you can see the snapfit mechanism that we used for the easier assembly).
This project was recognized as one of the best student projects by Rold company in Jan 2021, and the project got a full mark in the course of Advanced Mechanical Design. I would like to thank my colleagues for their great contribution and team-work: Alessandra Panerai, Edison Shehu, and Lorenzo Serventi.
Kiarash Tabesh
M.Sc. student of Mechanical Engineering
My research interests include Advanced Mechanical Design, Biomechanics, and Additive Manufacturing (3D printing and cold spray)