Kravspecifikation för en knapp till ett automatväxlingskoncept
This thesis deals with the development of a specification regarding a push-button, which will be used to control the gear-shifting function in an automobile. In addition to this the author will describe different techniques and theories that have been helpful in achieving data and results for the specification.Kongsberg Automotive AB, is located in Mullsjö, Sweden, the company supplies parts to the automotive industry. In the research and development department, R&D, there is a group that works with development of Shift-By-Wire systems. In an automobile with a Shift-By-Wire system the communication between the gear-shifter and the gear-box occurs electronically. The mechanical link is, in most cases, taken away and replaced by the digital system. Within this group an internal Kongsberg project is in motion dealing with the development of a number of gear-shifters, finalizing in the mounting of the shifters in a Smart Car. These concepts will be displayed to customers by Kongsberg as a demonstration of what the company has to offer.To be able to decide what appears in the specification the author has done a thorough push-button examination. Tightness is one of the most important elements in a push-button; it determines what the push-button conveys and its character. The choice of mechanical solution will affect both the tightness and the character of the push-button. To illustrate this, the author has chosen to use a version made of silicon rubber. The silicon rubber part is ordered from a supplier company specializing in customer-specific push-buttons. The method is simple, cost-effective, enables regulation in tightness, compressive force, illumination, density, repelling liquids, penetrating objects and other parameters. All of these properties are desirable when developing push-buttons.The specification consists of seven chapters. The first chapter describes the document. Chapter two is an introduction chapter. The following three chapters present the requirements made concerning the product. The sixth chapter concerns laws and regulations and the seventh and last chapter is an appendix. The requirements concerning the product consist of functional, qualitative and electrical requirements. Belonging to the functional requirements are the following: stroke, force, illumination etc. To the qualitative requirements belong: performance, reliability, applicability etc. The electrical requirements consist of preparing the button for Kongsbergs own patented sensor system.The specification will be handed over to Kongsberg on the finalization of the thesis. The result will work as a template, with the intent that the document is to be used and followed up by the company. The functional and qualitative requirements and data have been assumed by the author and will later be tested, followed up and if necessary altered by Kongsberg.