Title :
A knowledge-based computer environment for the conceptual design of small electromechanical appliances
Author :
Tong, Chris ; Gomory, Andre
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Abstract :
A knowledge-based computer environment that supports the concurrent engineering of small electromechanical appliances such as kitchen appliances and lighting is described. The environment integrates and provides active assistance for the following engineering activities: specification acquisition, conceptual design and redesign, and qualitative simulation. The design environment is examined by reviewing the steps in a redesign sequence that transforms a manual juicer into an electric juicer.<>
Keywords :
concurrent engineering; design engineering; knowledge based systems; conceptual design; concurrent engineering; kitchen appliances; knowledge-based computer environment; lighting; qualitative simulation; small electromechanical appliances; specification acquisition; Assembly; Capacitive sensors; Concurrent engineering; Containers; Electric motors; Electrical capacitance tomography; Home appliances; Humans; Light sources; Wires;
