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Cordless Nailer Design Assignment

The document outlines an engineering design assignment focused on a cordless roofing nailer, detailing its functional decomposition and concept combination table to explore various design options. It also includes a concept screening and scoring analysis for a chain drive tensioner, evaluating multiple options against key criteria. The Eccentric Clamp is recommended based on its superior performance in adjustability, compatibility, and cost.

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Cordless Nailer Design Assignment

The document outlines an engineering design assignment focused on a cordless roofing nailer, detailing its functional decomposition and concept combination table to explore various design options. It also includes a concept screening and scoring analysis for a chain drive tensioner, evaluating multiple options against key criteria. The Eccentric Clamp is recommended based on its superior performance in adjustability, compatibility, and cost.

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INSTITUTION: DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVEDRSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: BSC. MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING

UNIT: ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS

UNIT CODE: EMT 3101

LECTURE: DR. KAMANDE

NAME: KIPSANG DAVID KORIR

REG No: E022-01-1088/2023

TITLE: EDP READING ASSIGNMENT

SUBMISSSION DATE: 9TH JULY 2025


EMT 3101 – Engineering Design
Process Reading Assignment
(a) Clarify the problem “Cordless Roofing Nailer” using Functional
Decomposition [6 Marks]
Functional decomposition is used to break down the overall function of the product into
smaller sub-functions.

Main Function: Install roofing nails without cords (cordless operation)

Function Level Function Description

Primary Function Drive roofing nails into roofing material

Sub-function 1 Store and feed nails automatically

Sub-function 2 Deliver energy to drive nails (battery-


powered)

Sub-function 3 Align nailer with target surface

Sub-function 4 Trigger nail-driving mechanism safely

Sub-function 5 Provide user grip and control

Sub-function 6 Manage recoil and vibrations

(b) Concept Combination Table for Cordless Roofing Nailer and its
Role in Synthesis [4 Marks]
A Concept Combination Table is used to mix and match sub-function solutions to
generate different product concepts.

Sub-Function Option A Option B Option C

Nail feeding Spring-loaded Gravity-fed Belt-fed system


magazine chamber

Power source Li-ion battery Compressed air Supercapacitor


canister
Trigger mechanism Push-to-fire Dual-trigger for Finger-trigger
safety

Depth control Manual knob Electronic depth Auto-depth


setting adjustment

Safety mechanism Contact-tip Manual safety Sensor-based lock


actuation switch

This helps visualize alternatives and fosters creativity by combining functional solutions.

(c) Concept Screening and Scoring for Chain Drive Tensioner [10
Marks]
Evaluation of five options against key stakeholder criteria:

Concept Screening Table:


Criteria CM 57 Hard Mount Eccentric Indexable Spring
Clamp Pivot Tensioner

Min. Weight + + 0 0 -

Easy 0 + - - 0
Manufacturing

Adjustability 0 - + + +

Ease of Use + - + 0 +

Robustness + + + + 0

Adaptability 0 - + + +

Compatibility 0 - + + +

Cost 0 + 0 - -
Concept Scoring Table (with assigned weights):
Criteria Weight CM 57 Eccentric Indexable Spring
Clamp Pivot Tensioner

Min. Weight 0.15 3 2 2 1

Manufacturability 0.10 3 2 2 3

Adjustability 0.20 3 5 5 4

Ease of Use 0.15 4 5 3 5

Robustness 0.10 4 4 4 3

Adaptability 0.10 3 4 4 4

Compatibility 0.10 3 4 4 4

Cost 0.10 3 3 2 2

Weighted Score 3.3 4.1 3.6 3.6

Conclusion: Eccentric Clamp scored highest and is recommended based on adjustability,


compatibility, and cost.

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