DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A CAR OF THE 90'S

Among the design targets for the new cars, we believe that weight reduction and product cost reduction play an always more important part. While for weight reduction the usable tools are material selection, structural optimization and the use of ever more suitable calculation and simulation equipment, we deem, as far as cost is concerned, that the element on which we should operate to our best advantage is the production process, through rationalization (preassembly of subgroups etc.) as well as through the utilization of innovative technologies (more and more developed automation, alternative assembly methods which become possible also thanks to the use of new materials, etc.). This brief presents the study and the design of a first model of trimmed car door, realized with the collaboration of FIAT Research Centre, under the CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche) patronage within the limits of Progetto Finalizzato Trasporti. During this phase of the project, we have tried to develop solutions tending to reach both the above mentioned targets.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • ISATA 84, "In Pursuit of Technical Excellence". Proceedings Volume 2. International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation with particular reference to Vehicle Management Systems and Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Milan, Italy 24-28 September 1984.
• Corporate Authors:

  Automotive Automotion Limited

  42 Lloyd Park Avenue
  Croydon CRO 5SB, Surrey,   England 

  Alfa Romeo Auto SpA

  Milan,   Italy 
• Authors:
  • De Micheli, P
  • Felisa, A
  • Ugolini, R
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 19 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Assembly lines; Automation; Automobile industry; Doors; Production; Technological innovations; Vehicle design; Vehicle weight
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile assembly
• Subject Areas: Design; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399968
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: ISATA 84094, HS-038 508
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Nov 30 1985 12:00AM