A master thesis from Aalborg University
Flux - tool carrier concept
[Flux - redskabsbærer koncept]
Author(s)
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2012
Submitted on
2012-05-29
Pages
132 pages
Abstract
Dette speciale beskæftiger sig med design af en ny redskabsbærerløsning for virksomheden VPM Maskiner A/S. Flux-konceptet udfordrer vanetænkning i en ellers overset industri gennem brugerdreven innovation, og indfører en ny type styring sammen med et hybrid fremdriftssystem. Dette system giver mulighed for etablering af en platform, der både er pladsbesparende og mere adræt end konventionelle redskabsbærer. Afhandlingen arbejder med en integreret tilgang til et kompleks produkt design, iterativt mellem systemniveau og komponentniveau. Ved hjælp af en elektrisk infrastruktur, udvider konceptet den fremtidige opgradering via teknologiske nyskabelser i energieffektiv fremdrift for at efterleve samfundsmæssige tendenser. VPM Maskiner A/S opnår en design løsning, der udfordrer redskabsbærerbranchen på værdi, og tager en dristig tilgang til at definere, hvordan redskabsbæreren kan opfattes som en enhed i professionelt vedligeholdelsesudstyr.
This master thesis deals with the design of a new tool carrier solution for the company VPM Maskiner A/S. The Flux concept challenges habitual thinking in an otherwise neglected industry through user-driven innovation, and introduces a new type of steering with a hybrid power train system. Said system allows for the creation of a platform that is both space saving and more agile than conventional tool carriers. This thesis works with an integrated approach to complex product design, moving between system level and component level. Utilising an electric on-board infrastructure, the concept expands on future upgradeability through technological innovations in energy efficient propulsion to meet with the societal tendencies. VPM Maskiner A/S is presented with a design solutions that challenges the tool carrier industry on value, and takes a bold new approach to define how the tool carrier should be conceived as an entity in professional maintenance equipment.
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