Using a Formal High-level Language to Instruct Manikins to Assemble Cables

Mårdberg, Peter; Carlson, Johan S.; Bohlin, Robert; Delfs, Niclas; Gustafsson, Stefan; Hanson, Lars

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2014.10.074

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“…The industry also wanted a solution that would lead to good repeatability of simulations, where simulation results would be the same, or very similar, regardless of whom uses the DHM tool. This led to the development of a high-level instruction language that allows the tool user to instruct the manikin by the use of high-level commands such a 'GRASP / HAMMER' [44]. Based on the series of manikin instruction commands entered by the tool user, IMMA automatically defines all the detailed manikin motions needed to fulfil the instructions, and for all members in the manikin family.…”

Section: Ips Imma (Industrial Path Solutions -Intelligent Moving Mani...mentioning

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Digital Human Modelling: Inclusive Design and the Ageing Population

Marshall

Brolin

Summerskill

et al. 2022

Internet of Things for Human-Centered Design

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Digital Human Modelling (DHM) is a tool that allows humans to be modelled in 3-dimensional CAD. An almost infinite variety of humans can be modelled and families of so-called manikins can be created to act as virtual user groups, evaluating the interactions between humans and products, workplaces and environments. This chapter introduces the concept of DHM, its use of, and reliance on, anthropometric data from national populations, and showcases two exemplar tools in SAMMIE and IPS IMMA. Case studies are presented that highlight the advantages DHM can bring to understanding the requirements of designing for the ageing population; covering designing for the ageing workforce, the exploration of transport accessibility, and how users can generate representative manikin families to properly represent the diversity of people. DHM is demonstrated to be a powerful tool for practitioners aiming to understand and design for people, including older people within society.

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Section: Ips Imma (Industrial Path Solutions -Intelligent Moving Mani...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Digital Human Modelling: Inclusive Design and the Ageing Population

Marshall

Brolin

Summerskill

et al. 2022

Internet of Things for Human-Centered Design

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“…The environment in the place where the harness is installed on the vehicle, for example, areas with low temperatures where greater installation problems have been demonstrated, causes damage to operators, their perception of rigidity increases, and it is sometimes necessary to install cable heaters to facilitate assembly [12]. 3.…”

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Numerical assessment and characterization of automobile high-voltage cable coverings

Martínez-González,

Juárez-Sosa,

Mercado–Lemus

et al. 2024

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In the automotive industry, arranging wire harnesses in assembly plants requires manual work. The stiffness of the high-voltage cable implies that personnel applies sufficient force on the cable to achieve a proper installation. Sometimes, the applied force is not strong enough; thus, the cable is not properly installed, or the personnel gets injured, raising ergonomic concerns that need attention. The challenges arise from the intrinsic cable characteristics such as diameter, copper type, cable strand quantity, first-layer insulator, cable insulator glue, and protective covering. The primary objective of this research is to examine how various factors, such as cable length and protective covering, impact the mechanical properties that influence the assembly of high-voltage cables. The methodology proposed consisted of characterizing the mechanical properties of the high-voltage cables in a cantilever beam test to measure deflection in response to an applied force. The measured properties were contrasted through a Finite Element Analysis of the high-voltage cable. The results validated the initial hypothesis, revealing two key findings. Firstly, the stiffness of cables varies with increasing length. Secondly, cables with tape exhibit greater stiffness than those with conduit and cables without covering, as detailed in the results section. In conclusion, extending cables without attachment points is recommended until the interfaces and environment permit. Furthermore, minimizing tape for cable protection while exploring alternative safeguards can enhance stiffness and facilitate an ergonomic installation assembly under favorable conditions. This study contributes valuable insights for optimizing high-voltage cable installation processes in assembly plants, addressing stiffness concerns through informed choices and design considerations.

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A review of techniques for modeling flexible cables

Liu

Xia

et al. 2020

Computer-Aided Design

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Using a Formal High-level Language to Instruct Manikins to Assemble Cables

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

Digital Human Modelling: Inclusive Design and the Ageing Population

Digital Human Modelling: Inclusive Design and the Ageing Population

Numerical assessment and characterization of automobile high-voltage cable coverings

A review of techniques for modeling flexible cables

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