Development of a Functional Basis for Design

Abstract

Functional models represent a form independent blueprint of a product. As with any blueprint or schematic, a consistent language or coding system is required to ensure others can read it. This paper introduces such a design language, called a functional basis, where product function is characterized in a verbobject (function-flow) format. The set of functions and flows is intended to comprehensively describe the mechanical design space. Clear definitions are provided for each function and flow. The functional basis is compai'ed to previous functional representations and is shown to subsume these attempts as well as ofi fer a more consistent classification scheme. An example is provided for using the functional basis to form a functional model. Applications to the areas of product architecture development, function structure generation, and design information archival and transmittal are discussed.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Comments

National Science Foundation, Grant None

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-079181973-9

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2024 American Society of Mechanical Engineers, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1999

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