This paper has introduced the finite element analysis (FEA) into the ergonomic design to evaluate the human feelings numerically and objectively, and then into the optimization design of beverage containers considering human factors. In the design of the end of can (the lid of can), experiments and the FEA of indenting vertically the fingertip pulp by a probe and the tab of end have been done to observe force responses and to study feelings in the fingertip. A numerical simulation of finger lifting the tab for opening the can has also been performed, and discomfort in the fingertip has been evaluated numerically to present the finger-accessibility of the tab. The comparison of finger-accessibility between two kinds of tab ring shape designs showed that the tab that may have a larger contact area with the finger is better. In the design of beverage bottles served hot drinks, the FEA of tactile sensation of heat has been performed to evaluate numerically the touch feeling of the finger when holding the hot bottle. The numerical simulations of embossing process have also been performed to evaluate the formability of various rib-shape designs. The optimum design has then been done considering the hot touch feeling as well as the metal sheet formability.
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ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
September 4–7, 2007
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Design Engineering Division and Computers and Information in Engineering Division
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0-7918-4807-8
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Finite Element Analysis Applied to Ergonomic Design of 2-Piece Aluminum Beverage Cans and Bottles
Jing Han,
Jing Han
Universal Can Corporation, Shizuoka, Japan
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Koetsu Yamazaki,
Koetsu Yamazaki
Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
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Sadao Nishiyama,
Sadao Nishiyama
Universal Can Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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Ryoichi Itoh
Ryoichi Itoh
Universal Can Corporation, Shizuoka, Japan
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Jing Han
Universal Can Corporation, Shizuoka, Japan
Koetsu Yamazaki
Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
Sadao Nishiyama
Universal Can Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
Ryoichi Itoh
Universal Can Corporation, Shizuoka, Japan
Paper No:
DETC2007-34940, pp. 387-396; 10 pages
Published Online:
May 20, 2009
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Han, J, Yamazaki, K, Nishiyama, S, & Itoh, R. "Finite Element Analysis Applied to Ergonomic Design of 2-Piece Aluminum Beverage Cans and Bottles." Proceedings of the ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. Volume 6: 33rd Design Automation Conference, Parts A and B. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. September 4–7, 2007. pp. 387-396. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34940
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