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Product Design Specification

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Product Design Specification

Introduction Scope
Following the Market Research and Ideation stages of this This specification covers the general operational characteristics
project, it has been decided that there is a need for a product of the product and provides an overview of the requirements for
installation that engages and entertains 11-17year old in and the finished article. This is response to the criteria set throughout
around UK City Centres. The product should be a free standing the research and ideation stages of the Project. The specification
assembly that allows the end users to relax and hang-out will outline specific manufacturing aesthetic details for the
within public space areas. The product will include 2 different finished product.
Modular sections that will allow the council/local organisations
to purchase and create bespoke public space installations in
variation of form. The product will also include wireless music
playing capabilities allowing the users to play their-own music at a
pre-determined level.

References Definitions
Standards and specification to adhere to: PDS- Product design specification

Db- Decibels
BSI EN 1176-1: 2008; Playground Equipment and
Surfacing- General safety requirements and test method. N- Newtons (Measure of Force)
BSI EN1176-2: 2008 (Additional specific safety
requirements and test methods for swings)

BS 5760-3:1982- (Reliability of systems, equipment and

components)

ISO 9000 Standards relating to Quality Management

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Performance Requirements

1.0 Function

1.1 Product must provide an alternative space for youth/users within public space areas. Modular design will allow councils to
purchase pieces individually to create bespoke public space installations.

1.2 The space created by the assembled products must encourage youths to behave in appropriate way when using. Through
attractive

1.3 The space created must allow users to be seen by general public and policing forces when in use. Modular sections will
allow councils/authorities to determine shape and form of space to ensure visibility of users at all times. Smaller sections should not
exceed 1500mm in height to allow for external visibility.(Average height of an adult, therefore allowing users to be seen when using/
within the space)

1.4 Product must also provide music capabilities and allow for 15 users to stream their own music wirelessly using lamppost
attachment.

1.5 Lamppost Attachment must also monitor sound levels of immediate surrounding space and alert authorities when sound
levels are breached. Product must alert authorities when decibels exceed ***** (Acceptable noise levels in public space)

1.6 Each modular piece of Product must sufficiently support the combined weight of more than 4 end users. Product must be
over engineered to withstand a combined weight of 6 adults. Test using Finite Element Analysis. BSI EN 1176-1: 2008; Playground
Equipment and Surfacing- General safety requirements and test method.
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Performance Requirements

2.0 Appearance
2.1 Product must be an interesting shape and form to draw and attract users attention. Use of Voronoi Inspired Organic
Parametric Pattern.

2.2 Product must appear to be aimed at 13-25 year olds, modern materials and finishes used.

3.0 Reliabillity

3.1 Product must be able to operate outdoors constantly for 2-3 years, without failure or deterioration.

3.2 Durable Material used for seating pockets, all weather resistant.

3.3 Materials used for seating pocket material attachment will be moulded from high density, shatter resistant polymer.

3.4 All mechanical fixings through the product must be stainless steel.

3.5 Material used for outer shell of Lamppost Attachment will be moulded high density, shatter resistant polymer.

3.6 Innner workings of lamppost attachment will be fixed and attached to lamppost using stainless steel skeleton frame.
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Performance Requirements

4.0 Environment
Product must be fit for use in a variety of different locations,

4.1 Product will mainly be used in European environments, Temperature ranges from 0-28 degrees C-European, 12-44 Degrees
C- Far East.

4.2 Product will be exposed to large quantities of shock loading; each modular section must be able to withstand combined
weight of 6 users. Users assumed to be adults (extreme scenario) 6 x 70KG = 420kg of Shock Loading. Test using FEA

4.3 The product may experience humid temperatures.

4.4 Corrosion resistance may be considered through the use of specialised materials or surface protection methods.

4.5 The product may be exposed to large amounts of UV light; the product must be able to withstand damage accordingly.

4.6 The product will be exposed to the elements all year round and therefore will need to be water resistant. Product must be
tested up to an IP rating of IP X6- Protected against temporary flooding of water. Ingress Protection Rating

5.0 Production Cost

5.1 Each modular section should have an end-user cost of 750 pounds within Britain. (Contact Dynamo and competitors to find
similar prices)

5.2 Cost of Manufacture should not exceed 350 pounds.

5.3 The cost of packaging and shipping should not exceed 20% of the manufacturing cost.

5.4 The cost of Installing the product should not exceed 250-500 pounds. (Research similar installation costs of installation)
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Performance Requirements

6.0 Ergonomics
(Product must provide comfortable hang out space for youths)

6.1 Product form must allow for end users to populate structure in casual manor. Test will be carried out to gain user feedback on
comfort and social capabilities.

6.2 Materials used for seating pockets must deform under weight of end user and allow for comfortable seating when using
product. Materials used must posses elastic properties. Use of CES EduPack to determine which materials to test.
Test materials on scale rig to determine most appropriate material for seating pockets

Materials to test:

Thick Rubber Band
Bunji cord
Elasticised Cordue/Tape
Silicon Pod
Lycra Cover
Mesh
Rubber Sheet

6.3 Ease of Use, the product must enable the end user to easily enter and exit the seating pockets. Angles of seating pockets
will be considered to achieve thid. Users testing, gain feedback on ease of enter and exit, adapt design accordingly.
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Performance Requirements

7.0 Quality
7.1 All manufacturing process and manufacturers must comply with ISO 9000.

7.2 Product must adhere to all safety and testing regulations in relation to available public space standards. Product will be
tested against

BSI EN 1176-1: 2008, (General safety requirements and test methods)

BSI EN1176-2: 2008 (Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for swings)

BS 5760-3:1982- (Reliability of systems, equipment and components)

7.3 Quality should be as such that the product does not generally fail for 2-3 years and only 1 in 100 should fail within the first
year.
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Manufacturing Requirements

8.0 Process
8.1 The final prototype must be suitable for manufacture using existing manufacturing techniques along with university available
equipment and processes:

Makerbot 3d Rapid Prototype 3D Printer

Z corp 2510
Laser Cutter
Modelling Clay
Woodwork workshops (includes band saws, sanders, drills etc.)
Metal workshop (CNC machines, welders, etc)

8.2 The modular structure voronoi surfaces of the product must be achievable using available manufacturing techniques and
services. Modular sections to be moulded in solid plastic sections, with fixing holes in place. (Slides Manufacture GRP)

8.3 The Support structure will be made of welded steel tube, providing critical support for the Voronoi surfacing of each modular
piece to attach to. (BS EN 1176-1:2008 4.1.4 Metals)

8.4 The Seating pockets will be purchased as sheet material and cut to size using a laser cutter.

8.5 The seating material attachment components will be manufactured out of re-enforced plastic.

8.6 The lamppost attachment will be manufactured in a 2 part plastic moulded outer shell, with a stainless steel
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Manufacturing Requirements

9.0 Materials
9.1 Materials shall be selected and protected such that the structural integrity of the equipment manufactured from them is not
affected before the next maintenance inspection. BS EN 1176-7 (Recommendations for maintenance inspections)

9.2 Materials used within the product should be manufactured in a workmanlike manner.

9.3 The selection of materials and their use within the product must be in accordance to European Standards.

9.4 Metal Parts should be protected against atmospheric conditions and cathodic corrosion. (BS EN 1176-1:2008 4.1.4 Metals)

9.5 Materials used within the main Voronoi Surfacing must comply with BS EN 1176-1: 2008 (General Safety and Testing
Methods)

9.6 Materials used within the seating pockets should have elastic properties and deform under force. The material must
successfully incur the force of 2/3 users (Maximum) whilst sill returning to its original form. (Test using small and full size testing rigs)
Must comply with BS EN 1176-1: 2008 (General Safety and Testing Methods)-Materials.

10.0 Assembly
10.1 The products (Modular Sections) will be assembled and installed on site at destination of use.

10.2 Simple fixings used to allow ease of assembly.

10.3 Product must allow for disassembly when necessary through reversing the assembly process.

10.4 Each Modular section should be fully assembled within a 30-minute period. (Time allowed for weather conditions and
conflicting organisations)
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Manufacturing Requirements

11.0 Packaging
Storage of Excess Components and Product

11.1 Once the modular sections have been manufactured, the sections will be stored in a central location ready for distribution to
end user site locations.

11.2 Any components that have been manufactured and stored for over 6 months must be fully tested before sale and use.

Packaging and Shipment

11.3 The Steel frame structure will be manufactured and then wrapped in protective pipe lagging before transportation.

11.4 The Voronoi Moulded Surfaces will be manufactured and finished accordingly before being covered in protective wrapping
prior to transportation.

11.5 The Voronoi Surface pieces will be assembled and fitted with the seating pocket material prior to on site assembly.

12.0 Quantity

12.1 The Product has been developed for mass manufacture.

12.2 Each Section will be manufactured in quantities of 100-500 in the first year. Increasing to 1000 within 5 years.
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Operation Requirements

13.0 Installation
13.1 Delivery of the product will include all the sections specified by the purchaser, i.e council/local authority.

13.2 Delivery of product will include a full equipment and parts list for assembly and installation.

13.3 Installation instructions for the product will include an instruction manual outlining the correct erection, assembly and placing
of the product methods in relation to the product:

This information must include:

Minimum space requirements and safety clearances.
Equipments and parts identification.
Erection Sequence.
Matching aids where necessary, e.g. informative signs on parts, accompanied by appropriate instructions.
Drawings, diagrams clearly specifying the principal dimensions of the equipment and the relevant space, heights and areas
required for installation.

BSI EN 1176-1: 2008, (General safety requirements and test methods)

14.0 Use
14.1 Assembled structure will allow the user to hang out in and around the Voronoi Surface Structure

14.2 Assembled Structure must allow user to easily enter and exit seating pockets.
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Operation Requirements

15.0 Maintenance
15.1 Product will be provided with the necessary instructions for maintenance. (Inspection standards needed/referenced)

The instructions must outline:

The necessary servicing points (Tightening of Bolts)
Identification of spare parts
Keeping Drainage holes clear
That GRP should be replaced before glass fibres becomes exposed through wear or damage.

15.2 The product must be easily cleanable using widely used cleaning methods, i.e. jet washing, hand washing etc.

15.3 All mechanisms must be accessible for repair and replacement with ease. All enclosed mechanisms and fixings should be
accessible within 15 minutes without the use of specialist tools or equipment.

16.0 Safety
16.1 Product must adhere with BS EN 1176-1:2008 Safety Regulations in relation to playground and play area installations. Safety
issues such as:

Entrapment of head and neck

Entrapment of clothing/hair
Entrapment of fingers
Falling heights
Entrapment of the whole body
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Acceptance Standards

17.0 Inspection
17.1 Before products first use, the structure will be inspected thoroughly on an operational level and on a visual level.

17.2 Annual Main Inspections will occur to comply with BS EN 1176-1: 2008- Playground equipment and surfacing- General Safety
and Testing Methods.

17.3 Typical checks include effects of weather, evidence of rotting or corrosion and any change in level of safety of the structure.
As a result repairs will be made and parts changed where necessary.

18.0 Testing
18.1 Functionality and Safety Testing must be carried out on 5% of all units produced.

18.2 Material for seating pockets will be tested for functional capabilities and safety compliance with BSI EN1176-2008;
Playground Equipment and Surfacing- General safety requirements and test method Fibre ropes and Netting (4.2.12.5)

18.3 All seating pocket material attachment components shall be tested and comply with BSI EN1176-2008; Playground
Equipment and Surfacing- General safety requirements and test method- Connections (4.2.1.0) . Finite Element Analysis will be
carried out to determine shearing/breaking point of component.

18.4 Material used for Voronoi Surfacing must be selected and tested such that the structural integrity of the equipment
manufactured is able to withstand the combined (maximum) weight of end users. Tests will be carried out using Finite Element
Analysis and then tested on a full size scale mock-up of modular sections.

18.5 All testing methods and results will be published and available for review in the public domain.
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Acceptance Standards

19.0 Standards
19.1 BSI EN 1176-1: 2008; Playground Equipment and Surfacing- General safety requirements and test method.

19.2 BSI EN1176-2: 2008 (Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for swings)

19.3 BS 5760-3:1982- (Reliability of systems, equipment and components)

19.4 ISO 9000 Standards relating to Quality Management

20.0 Patants
20.1 Patents exist in public domain, encompassing public space installations and interaction display in private space of Public
space (CN103198776 A).

20.2 No patents found that directly link to Modular Voronoi Public Space Installation with Wireless Music Capabilities as of yet.
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Disposal

21.0 Policy
21.1 Product will be designed to be easily unassembled without the need for specialist equipment and tools.

21.2 Product will be provided with the relevant information indicating which parts and components can and should be recycled.

22.0 Hazards
22.1 Care must be taken when disposing of main structure support frame. Support structure may have been damaged or
deteriorated over products life.

22.2 Care must also be taken when disassembling the entire installation, heavy and obscure shaped parts could cause potential
dropping hazards.