A Hierarchical Classification Scheme to Define and Order the Design Space for Integral Snap-Fit Assembly

Research in Engineering Design - Theory, Applications, and Concurrent Engineering

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 94-106

  Genc, Suat ^a   Messler Jr , Robert W ^a   Gabriele, Gary A ^a  

^a RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE   (United States)

Author keywords

Classification scheme; Integral attachment; Mechanical attachment; Snap fits

Indexed keywords

COMPONENTS; FABRICATION; GEOMETRY; MANUFACTURE; OPTIMIZATION;

DESIGN SPACE; HIERARCHICAL CLASSIFICATION SCHEME; INTEGRAL SNAP FIT ASSEMBLY;

ASSEMBLY;

EID: 0032306952     PISSN: 09349839     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF01616690     Document Type: Article

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