RESOLVING MULTI-OBJECTIVE CONTRADICTIONS IN MODULAR FURNITURE: A TRIZ–ARIZ–FEM INTEGRATED DESIGN

Öz

This research introduces a design approach that merges TRIZ with ARIZ to resolve multiple contradictions in modular product development systematically. The framework helps identify and resolve conflicts, balancing technical requirements with user experience, such as tool-free assembly versus strength and modularity versus ergonomics. The proposed method was tested on a tool-free modular bed frame and validated using FEM simulations consistent with international standards. The results show significant gains: stress decreased by 17.3%, safety factor rose by 21.1%, and both packaging volume and assembly time were reduced by more than half. Beyond empirical outcomes, the study advances design methodology by positioning TRIZ–ARIZ as a structured approach that extends beyond heuristic application. These findings present a reusable framework that balances sustainability, ergonomics, and performance in modular systems, contributing to innovation-focused engineering design research. We contribute a traceable TRIZ–ARIZ–FEM protocol and generalisable design rules for resolving multi-objective contradictions in modular, tool-free systems.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Design methodology
• TRIZ- ARIZ
• Modular product design
• Ergonomics
• Finite element validation

Etik Beyan

This study does not involve any human or animal participants and therefore does not require ethical approval

Teşekkür

No specific funding or institutional support was received for this study.

MODÜLER MOBİLYADA ÇOK AMAÇLI ÇELİŞKİLERİN ÇÖZÜMÜ: TRIZ–ARIZ–FEM ENTEGRE TASARIM YAKLAŞIMI

Öz

Bu çalışma, modüler ürün geliştirmede ortaya çıkan çoklu çelişkileri sistematik biçimde çözmek için TRIZ ile ARIZ yöntemlerini birleştiren bütünleşik bir tasarım yaklaşımı önermektedir. Geliştirilen çerçeve, teknik gereksinimlerle kullanıcı deneyimi arasında denge kurmaya odaklanmakta; örneğin, aletsiz montaj ile dayanım, modülerlik ile ergonomi arasındaki çatışmaları yapısal ve metodolojik olarak ele almaktadır. Önerilen yöntem, aletsiz modüler bir yatak çerçevesi üzerinde uygulanmış ve uluslararası standartlara uygun olarak sonlu elemanlar yöntemi (FEM) ile doğrulanmıştır. Analiz sonuçları, gerilmenin %17,3 azaldığını, güvenlik katsayısının %21,1 arttığını ve hem ambalaj hacmi hem de montaj süresinin yarıdan fazla azaldığını göstermektedir. Sayısal sonuçların ötesinde, çalışma TRIZ–ARIZ entegrasyonunu sezgisel problem çözmenin ötesine taşıyan, yapılandırılmış bir tasarım metodolojisi olarak konumlandırmaktadır. Böylece, metodoloji yalnızca özgün ürün tasarımı için değil, aynı zamanda sürdürülebilirlik, ergonomi ve performans arasında denge kuran yeniden kullanılabilir bir çerçeve de sunmaktadır. Elde edilen bulgular, modüler sistemlerde yenilik odaklı mühendislik tasarımı araştırmalarına katkı sağlamakta ve tasarımcılar için izlenebilir bir TRIZ–ARIZ–FEM protokolü ile genellenebilir tasarım kuralları önermektedir. Çalışma, çok hedefli tasarım çelişkilerinin çözümünde sistematik yaratıcı problem çözme yaklaşımının etkinliğini ortaya koymakta ve metodolojik bütünlük ile mühendislik doğrulamasını bir araya getiren bütünleşik bir tasarım stratejisi önermektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Tasarım Metodolojisi
• Ergonomi
• TRIZ-ARIZ
• Sonlu Elemanlar Yöntemi
• Modüler ürün tasarımı

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma insan veya hayvan katılımcı içermemekte olup etik kurul onayı gerektirmemektedir.

Teşekkür

Bu çalışma için herhangi bir özel fon veya kurumsal destek alınmamıştır.

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