The Improved Study of TRIZ Innovative Design Method on Motorcycle Helmet

• Main Authors: Ke-Chen Lin, 林科辰
• Other Authors: Ming-Hung Sung
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2006
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/36875966661365178432

碩士 === 大葉大學 === 工業工程與科技管理學系 === 94 === The increasing number of motorcycles accidents is mainly due to the increasing number of motorcycles on road. In order to protect the motorcycle riders, wearing a helmet appears to be the best and unavoidable way and is required by traffic law. However, most riders are unwilling to wear the helmet because of heat and inconvenience it causes. Recent studies on motorcycle helmets found that the helmets could be designed and manufactured according to the various riders’ needs. In this research, the helmets will be designed by utilizing a systematic and structured analytical method. First, a questionnaire was utilized in order to explore riders’ various needs on the helmet. Statistical factor analysis and cluster analysis were therefore conducted to identify needs for different market segments. Finally, TRIZ was introduced to systematically analyze riders’ needs and design attributes. Design software Solid Works was hence implemented to design various helmet prototype based on different rider’s needs. Data analysis on the collected questionnaires found that helmet users can be grouped into two categories, namely fashion pursuers and pragmatic pursuers. The implementation of TRIZ found that fashion pursuers prefer the improvement of exterior helmet cover, face guard, and belt. On the other hand, pragmatic pursuers emphasize the enhancement of exterior helmet cover, interior lining, belt and cushion. It is believed that through the customized designed for the riders from each rider category, most riders are able to find their need-fitting helmets and then enhance their willingness to wear helmet.