Innovations in Design Through Transformation: A Fundamental Study of tRaNsFoRmAtIoN Principles

Singh, Vikramjit; Skiles, Stewart M.; Krager, Jarden E.; Wood, Kristin L.; Jensen, Dan; Szmerekovsky, Andy

doi:10.1115/detc2006-99575

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“…In Singh et al, 14 following a combined inductive and deductive approach, principles and facilitators for innovation in design through transformation are proposed. A transformation principle constitutes a guideline that by itself creates a change.…”

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On a Jansen leg with multiple gait patterns for reconfigurable walking platforms

Nansai

Rojas

Elara

et al. 2015

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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Legged robots are able to move across irregular terrains and those based on 1-degree-of-freedom planar linkages can be energy efficient, but are often constrained by a limited range of gaits which can limit their locomotion capabilities considerably. This article reports the design of a novel reconfigurable Theo Jansen linkage that produces a wide variety of gait cycles, opening new possibilities for innovative applications. The suggested mechanism switches from a pin-jointed Grübler kinematic chain to a 5-degree-of-freedom mechanism with slider joints during the reconfiguration process. It is shown that such reconfigurable linkage significantly extend the capabilities of the original design, while maintaining its mechanical simplicity during normal operation, to not only produce different useful gait patterns but also to realize behaviors beyond locomotion. Experiments with an implemented prototype are presented, and their results validate the proposed approach.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

On a Jansen leg with multiple gait patterns for reconfigurable walking platforms

Nansai

Rojas

Elara

et al. 2015

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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“…In design literature, where a system's infinite possible configurations are focused, changeable configurations have also been mentioned as states (Umeda and Tomiyama 1995;Singh et al 2009) that actually indicate configuration states. A configuration state is one of the system's infinite achievable states due to its configuration changes.…”

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“…Their works originated from the idea of replacing multiple products with one adaptable product with a set of add-on accessories or attachments. The other application which includes multi-modal products is to handle multiple tasks and requirements and enhance functionality by changing or transforming the product configuration during the operation stage (Siddiqi and de Weck 2008;Singh et al 2009;Haldaman and Parkinson 2010). In general, the research works in reconfigurable system design are case-oriented and solution-oriented.…”

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“…An attempt at computer-aided design of multiple-state mechatronic devices described a modeling framework to support conceptual design using state transition diagrams (Xu et al 2005). A methodology of inventing new reconfigurable products is introduced with three transformation principles and 20 transformation facilitators (Singh et al 2009). …”

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Conceptual design of multi-modal products

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Hildre

Zhang³

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Res Eng Design

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On modern mechatronic products, incorporating multiple modes is a common and effective way of dealing with changes in task, requirements, and environment. Modes are established to enable the system to switch from one configuration state to another. However, using the traditional methodology in engineering design, products are considered and designed with fixed configurations. A systematic method to involve and enable the design of changeable configurations is lacking. This paper focuses on product functional models and investigates the conceptual design of multi-modal products, which are identified by their reconfigurability during the operation stage. The author connects the phenomenon of multiple modes to product reconfigurability, asserts function and technology multiplications as the basis of multiple modes, and then specifies that usability and robustness are the key drivers of incorporating multiple modes. At the end of the paper, the author reconciles the conceptual design procedures to derive the principle solutions specifically for multi-modal products. This research on the dynamic characteristics of the product functional model introduced by multiple modes complements the current systematic design methodology.

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“…Another type of transformational inference can be seen in analogical reasoning, restating the problem, variation of the problem, framing of the situation, etc., which can be generalized as interpretational. Modern use of such methods in design is, of course, quite common; for example, (Chan, Fu, Schunn, Cagan, Wood, & Kotovsky, 2011), (Singh, Skiles, Krager, Wood, Jensen, & Sierakowski, 2009) and (Dorst, 2011).…”

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Applying the proto-theory of design to explain and modify the parameter analysis method of conceptual design

Kroll

Koskela

2015

International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation

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This paper reports on the outcomes of applying the notions provided by the reconstructed proto-theory of design, based on Aristotle's remarks, to the parameter analysis method of conceptual design. Two research questions are addressed: (1) What further clarification and explanation to the approach of parameter analysis is provided by the proto-theory? (2) Which conclusions can be drawn from the study of an empirically-derived design approach through the proto-theory regarding usefulness, validity and range of that theory? An overview of parameter analysis and an application example illustrate its present model and unique characteristics. Then, seven features of the proto-theory are explained and demonstrated through geometrical problem solving and analogies are drawn between these features and the corresponding ideas in modern design thinking. Historical and current uses of the terms analysis and synthesis in design are also outlined and contrasted, showing that caution should be exercised when applying them. Consequences regarding the design moves, process and strategy of parameter analysis allow proposing modifications to its model, while demonstrating how the ancient method of analysis can contribute to better understanding of contemporary design-theoretic issues.

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Innovations in Design Through Transformation: A Fundamental Study of tRaNsFoRmAtIoN Principles

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On a Jansen leg with multiple gait patterns for reconfigurable walking platforms

On a Jansen leg with multiple gait patterns for reconfigurable walking platforms

Conceptual design of multi-modal products

Applying the proto-theory of design to explain and modify the parameter analysis method of conceptual design

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