Ergonomics Designs of Aluminum Beverage Cans & Bottles

Abstract

Abstract. This paper introduced the finite element analyses into the ergonomics designs to evaluate the human feelings numerically and objectively. Two design examples in developing aluminum beverage cans & bottles are presented. The first example describes a design of the tab of the can with better finger access. A simulation of finger pulling up the tab of the can has been performed and a pain in the finger has been evaluated by using the maximum value of the contact stress of a finger model. The finger access comparison of three kinds of tab ring shape designs showed that the finger access of the tab that may have a larger contact area with finger is better. The second example describes a design of ribshape embossed bottles for hot vending. Analyses of tactile sensation of heat have been performed and the amount of heat transmitted from hot bottles to finger was used to present the hot touch feeling. Comparison results showed that the hot touch feeling of rib-shape embossed bottles is better than that of cylindrical bottles, and that the shape of the rib also influenced the hot touch feeling.

Packaging Accessibility: Developing a Comparison Tool for Structural Designs

“…Finite Element Analysis has been used for estimating joint stress (Yoxall et al, 2007) and finger access (Han et al, 2005), and Uncertainty Analysis for grip strength (Yoxall et al, 2006). When broader reviews are desired, Checklists have been used to identify potential usability risks in medical and food packaging.…”

State of the art of user packaging interaction (UPI)

“…Designers strive to gain more insight into the opening process with the aim of making it easy for most users. Different analysis tools for packaging design have recently come into wide use, including finite element analysis, mathematical modeling, and Monte‐Carlo simulation . Practically, an efficient package can be achieved through understanding user requirements that can be used as guidelines to assess package performance .…”

“…Different analysis tools for packaging design have recently come into wide use, including finite element analysis, mathematical modeling, and Monte-Carlo simulation. [162][163][164][165] Practically, an efficient package can be achieved through understanding user requirements that can be used as guidelines to assess package performance. 135 Within this context, many studies have been conducted to structure the packaging design process with more insights into users' requirements.…”

User-packaging interaction (UPI): A comprehensive research platform and techniques for improvement, evaluation, and design

“…Designers strive to gain more insight into the opening process with the aim of making it easy for most users. Different analysis tools for packaging design have recently come into wide use, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), mathematical modeling, and Monte-Carlo simulation [174][175][176][177]. Practically, an efficient package can be achieved through understanding user requirements that can be used as guidelines to assess package performance [135].…”

“…[ [174][175][176][177] To improve packaging design, opening process can be investigated utilizing mathematical and modeling techniques. [38,135,[178][179] The packaging design process should be structured to link between users' requirements and design parameters.…”