ASSIGNMENT 4

Problem 3.10:
A product design team is designing an improved flip-lid trash can such as that which
would be found in a family kitchen. The problem statement is as follows:
Design a user-friendly, durable, flip-lid trash can that opens and closes reliably. The
trash can must be lightweight yet tip-resistant. It must combat odor, fi t standard
kitchen trash bags, and be safe for all users in a family environment.
Write a product design specification for the flip-lid trash.

Product Title: Improved flip-lid trash can.

The product design specification (PDS) is a documented of problem definition activity very early in the design process. It indicates the details of the requirements needed in order for the product or process to be successful.  The document describes all the engineering design activities and ensure all relevant factors are accounted for and all stakeholders are heard from.

A. Purpose.

Flip-lid trash can is a basket for disposal waste. The purpose of the design is to develop an improved flip-lid trash can with a few new features and functionality. The product is same as others but with some modifications to improve the functionality.

B. Special Features.

Features for an improved flip-lid trash can as follows:

•   Durable.
• Flip-lid that can open and close reliably.
• Combat odour.
• Tip resistant.
•  Lightweight.
• Affordable. 
• Environmental friendly.
• User friendly.

C. Physical Description.

The flip-lid trash can will have modification on the upper part which is the lid. The modification is to make the lid to be easily open and close. The material used is plastic and it comes with various colors such as black, red and white. The dimension of the flip-lid trash can is 400 x 200 x 350 mm and its weight is 1.5 kg.

D. Cost.

•  Product cost to manufacture : < RM 10  per trash can.
•  Product cost per unit : RM 15
•  Profit per unit : RM 5

E. Life-cycle.

•  The product is intended to be last more than 5 years.

F. Intended Market.

•  It is intended for household, schools and office environment.

G. Manufacturing specifications.

•    All parts are made in Malaysia.

H. Social, Political, Legal and Ethical Requirements.

•  ISO 9000 (Quality Management System).
• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System).
•  OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Information)