M.Sc "Adapting to customer needs in exit/entry"
Volvo Business Services AB / Datajobb / Umeå
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Description of thesis work
Background
During the latest FM project, the ergonomics of the entering and exit has been discussed and could be improved. Entering and exiting the vehicle requires opening the passenger door as it is considered the safest to exit on the non-traffic side of the truck. The current door is designed to open when you sit in the seat and open the door from the side. In the model we are referring to you exit the door from a standing position facing the door. This makes it not ergonomically to open due to the strange approach angle.
As the truck is in motion when it opens sometimes there is a risk of durability issues in the door.
Competitors have bus doors to make the exit better and make it easier to walk in and out of their vehicles, this is an example of when the ergonomics can be changed into something better to add value for the customer.
Rebuilds of Volvo and Renault trucks is done at bodybuilders, and we see a gain if a solution can be done in-house for the customers. A door with good ergonomics would be a feature appreciated by the customers and could add future sales of our products. It could also possibility improve visibility.
Problem
When exiting and entering a garbage truck the driver and passengers will need to open and close the door many times due to a lot of stops.
The current door is not designed for constant opening and closing, and the approach angle from the inside and outside is different from the door's design intent.
Medium duty trucks (FL/FE) have solved this by using a bus door solution that is done by a bodybuilder.
This will also make the truck safer when it is easier to walk out on the side without traffic.
Solution
We want to overlook the ergonomics of entering and exiting the vehicle to increase ergonomics and safety when entering and exiting the truck on the side away from traffic.
All needs to be done with a can-do attitude and with a fast time to market mindset.
The expected outcome is a clear concept dashboard with workable solutions and advantages and disadvantages.
Goal of the thesis
The goal of this thesis is to deliver:
Design study to show the opportunities
a. Collect input and demands. Look into what concepts can be beneficial to investigate
b. (Investigate commonality with Volvo buses/Volvo CE?)
c. Anchor it internally and find the hardpoints to ease development for serial production
d. Concept selection
Mockup and tryout with brand representatives
Thesis Level: Master
Language: Swedish or English
Starting date: January 2024
Number of students: 1 or 2
Tutor
Per Pedersen, Senior Engineer SVD, +46 728627521
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Arbetsgivare Volvo Business Services AB (org.nr 556029-5197)
901 24 UMEÅ
Arbetsplats Group Trucks Technology
Jobbnummer 8286335
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