Design and fabrication eco friendly 3D printed bicycle cup holder

Mohd Supian, Nur Amira Zulaikha (2023) Design and fabrication eco friendly 3D printed bicycle cup holder. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Holding onto a water bottle while pedalling is a major hassle for cyclists. thus, this cup holder for bicycles is a must-have for each cyclist. The increasing environmental concerns over plastic waste calls for more sustainable alternatives in product design. This study aims to address this issue by identifying and designing a universal bicycle cup holder using natural fibre materials and 3D printing method which is both eco-friendly and suitable for all types of bicycles to reduce reliance on disposable plastic cup holders. The Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method is used to create a bicycle cup holder that meets customer requirements. This is a technical element that assists in gathering consumer feedback and translating the respondent's needs. The current method for evaluating client demands in product design does not effectively consider all aspects of customer needs and preferences. This study aims to address this issue by implementing an integrated Quality Function Deployment (QFD) approach, which utilizes a combination of tools to connect client needs to the product development process and create a feedback loop. Additionally, a survey questionnaire is used in this study as a preliminary research method to gather information about customer needs, expectations, and preferences early in the project to ensure the design of the product aligns with customer requirements. This integrated approach aims to improve the alignment of product design with customer needs and preferences and increase customer satisfaction. The House of Quality (HOQ) is the method's principal tool, where all of this data will be kept. Through HOQ, Concept 3 (Clip Bicycle Cup Holder) was chosen as the concept with the most relevant interest. In the meantime, this approach meets the majority of client needs, including reasonable price, durability, lightweight, desired style, and appropriate materials. On a final note, the project aims to design a bicycle cup holder that meets customer requirements by using an integrated Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method, with Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D printing technology to create an environmentally friendly and sustainable prototype. The integrated QFD approach prioritizes customer feedback and uses the House of Quality to evaluate design alternatives, resulting in the selection of concept 3 as the optimal solution.

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