This paper proposes a machine product design optimization method based on the decomposition of performance characteristics, or alternatively, extraction of simpler characteristics, that is especially responsive to the detailed features or difficulties presented by specific design problems. The optimization problems examined here are expressed using hierarchical constructions of the decomposed and extracted characteristics and the optimizations are sequentially repeated, starting with groups of characteristics having conflicting characteristics at the lowest hierarchical level and proceeding to higher levels. The proposed method not only effectively provides optimum design solutions, but also facilitates deeper insight into the design optimization results, so that ideas for optimum solution breakthroughs are more easily obtained. An applied example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Skip Nav Destination
e-mail: yoshimura@prec.kyoto-u.ac.jp
e-mail: match@kf7.so-net.ne.jp
e-mail: izui@prec.kyoto-u.ac.jp
e-mail: shinji@prec.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Article navigation
July 2006
Research Papers
Hierarchical Arrangement of Characteristics in Product Design Optimization
Masataka Yoshimura,
Masataka Yoshimura
Professor
Optimum System Design Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Division, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
e-mail: yoshimura@prec.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Kyoto University
, Sakyo-ku Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
Search for other works by this author on:
Masahiko Taniguchi,
Masahiko Taniguchi
Graduate Student
Optimum System Design Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Division, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
e-mail: match@kf7.so-net.ne.jp
Kyoto University
, Sakyo-ku Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
Search for other works by this author on:
Kazuhiro Izui,
Kazuhiro Izui
Research Associate
Optimum System Design Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Division, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
e-mail: izui@prec.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Kyoto University
, Sakyo-ku Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
Search for other works by this author on:
Shinji Nishiwaki
Shinji Nishiwaki
Associate Professor
Optimum System Design Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Division, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
e-mail: shinji@prec.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Kyoto University
, Sakyo-ku Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
Search for other works by this author on:
Masataka Yoshimura
Professor
Optimum System Design Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Division, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
Kyoto University
, Sakyo-ku Kyoto, 606-8501, Japane-mail: yoshimura@prec.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Masahiko Taniguchi
Graduate Student
Optimum System Design Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Division, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
Kyoto University
, Sakyo-ku Kyoto, 606-8501, Japane-mail: match@kf7.so-net.ne.jp
Kazuhiro Izui
Research Associate
Optimum System Design Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Division, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
Kyoto University
, Sakyo-ku Kyoto, 606-8501, Japane-mail: izui@prec.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Shinji Nishiwaki
Associate Professor
Optimum System Design Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Division, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
Kyoto University
, Sakyo-ku Kyoto, 606-8501, Japane-mail: shinji@prec.kyoto-u.ac.jp
J. Mech. Des. Jul 2006, 128(4): 701-709 (9 pages)
Published Online: August 22, 2005
Article history
Received:
February 10, 2005
Revised:
August 22, 2005
Citation
Yoshimura, M., Taniguchi, M., Izui, K., and Nishiwaki, S. (August 22, 2005). "Hierarchical Arrangement of Characteristics in Product Design Optimization." ASME. J. Mech. Des. July 2006; 128(4): 701–709. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2198256
Download citation file:
Get Email Alerts
DeepJEB: 3D Deep Learning-Based Synthetic Jet Engine Bracket Dataset
J. Mech. Des (April 2025)
Design and Justice: A Scoping Review in Engineering Design
J. Mech. Des (May 2025)
Related Articles
Design For Existing Lines: Part and Process Plan Optimization to Best Utilize Existing Production Lines
J. Comput. Inf. Sci. Eng (June,2007)
Exploring Product Solution Differences Due to Choice Model Selection in the Presence of Noncompensatory Decisions With Conjunctive Screening Rules
J. Mech. Des (February,2017)
Engineering Product Design Optimization for Retail Channel Acceptance
J. Mech. Des (June,2008)
Multicategory Design of Bundled Products for Retail Channels Under Uncertainty and Competition
J. Mech. Des (March,2010)
Related Proceedings Papers
Related Chapters
Getting Ready for Production
Total Quality Development: A Step by Step Guide to World Class Concurrent Engineering
Multilevel Optimization for Enterprise-Driven Decision-Based Product Design
Decision Making in Engineering Design
Concurrent Design Model for Variant Product Design
International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Technology (ICMET-London 2011)