PRODUCT DESIGN SPECIFICATION

Contents
Contents................................................................................................................ 2

Introduction:.......................................................................................................... 3

Design Specification Table:....................................................................................4

References:............................................................................................................ 6
Introduction:

The Product Design Specification document documents and tracks the necessary
information required to effectively define architecture and system design as
specifically as possible, in order to give the development team guidance on
architecture of the system to be developed. The Product Design Specification
document is created during an early Planning Phase of the project. Its intended
audience is the project manager, project team, and development team. Some
portions of this document such as the user interface (UI) may on occasion be shared
with the client/user, and other stakeholders whose input/approval into the UI is
needed. The persons who would be involved in using the product directly and the
conditions in which the product would be used must be simulated and thought of as
much as possible.
Design Specification Table:
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION
1. Physical Characteristics
a) Size limitations. (L×B×H)
b) Crane self-weight Limitations.
c) Load carrying space.
d) Space needed in operation
e) Attachability
2. Performance
a) Maximum lifting capacity.
a) Minimum lifting time.
b) Allowable slope on which crane 5 Degrees in any direction.
can perform normally.
c) Rotational motion and range.
d) Manual power provided
e) Electric Power provided
f) Extra power
3. Usage and Servicing
a) Personnel needed to operate.
b) First service
c) Ease of repair
d) Load attachment/detachment
e) User interface
REQUIREMENT/SPECIFICATION
3m×2m×2.5m
Must be as less as possible. Stop
straining the trailer suspension and use
least accelerating and decelerating
power when towed. Trailer weight cannot
exceed 500Kg.
1m×1m×1.4m for one ton Bags.
As less as possible for increased
maneuverability and passage and
operation in confined spaces.
Preferably fixed.
1000 Kg with 20% Safety margin.
Not more than 60 Seconds
Must be enough to allow easy trailer
parking at a reasonable distance from
load.
One fit adult
12V, 10Amperes, approx. 120W
Generators allowed only if cost allows.
Must be operatable by one person
Must run 5 years before first service
Most parts must be easily detachable
and user repairable. Repair manual and
helping literature should be provided.
Bags must be easily and securely
attached in the least amount of time.
Must encompass user friendly and easy
to operate switch/panel. New users must
 understand quickly.
f) Transport Vibration is a consideration, must be
suitable to transport loaded/unloaded at
the towing trailer’s speed.
4. Safety
a) In case of an Emergency Must have highly visible and easily
approachable “emergency stop” switch.
Must bear clear, bold safe directions of
use and plan of actions in case of
emergency.

b) Legislation concerning electric [1]

Must comply with BS EN 418, BS EN
equipment safety. 953, BS EN 954,BS EN 982, BS EN 983,
BS EN 1037, BS EN 1050, BS EN 1088,
PD 5304 BS EN ISO 12100, BS EN
60204 BS EN 61069, BS EN 61310, BS
EN 61496 safety regulations.
c) Legislation concerning working in As one of the possible uses of the crane
confined spaces. would be working in confined spaces the
machinery must not clash with any of the
clauses of “[2] The Confined Spaces
Regulations 1997”.
d) Safe operating position The user interface must allow the user to
operate from a safe distance from the
raised load and all moving parts to allow
safe escape in case of a structural
failure.
e) Accidental usage. Appropriate guards must be designed to
prevent accidental turning on or off of the
controls. Preferably a remote control
should be developed.
f) Transport. Must be stable enough to be transported
safely at moderate road speeds and
versatile terrain.
g) Ergonomics Must not be harmful to use, with low
noise levels and comfortable surfaces.
5. Enviornment
a) Dust and rain Must be guarded with seals, etc against
use in frequent rain and duty conditions.
No open seals or inner parts should be
exposed to open environment.
b) Shock Loading Must be able to confront any shock-
loading to a descent level.
Must be able to work for long hours in
c) Working time multiple or single shifts.
d) Working temperature. Must operate properly and safely
between and including -20°C to +40°C.
e) Life Must have a life of 5 years, being used
150 days/year.
 6. Marketing and Economics
a) Manufacturing processes
b) Manufacturing batch size
c) Pricing
d) Looks
e)
The manufacturing processes used must
not require any new technology to be
developed. Existing and simple
processes must be used.
Mass production in thousands
Retail price: £2500-3000
Factory transfer price - £1250-1500
Must be attractive to look at or
concealable

References:
[1] http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/standards.html
[2] http://www.hse.gov.uk

The questions and answers document created during the design workshops
available at http://www.moodle.bath.ac.uk.