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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Departamento de Engenharia MecânicaCoordenadoria de Estágio do Curso de Engenharia
CEP 88040www.emc.ufsc.br/estagiomecanica
INTERNSHIP REPORT
Activities Developed in the Body Vehicle Department
UX-EK-2
This report contains confidential information and protected from disclosure. It must be
used only for the
Student: Afonso Rauh (07139003)
Internship Tutor: Dipl. –Ing. Hans Wolfmüller
University Tutor: Prof. Dr. –Ing. Lauro Cesar Nicolazzi
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Centro Tecnológico Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica
Coordenadoria de Estágio do Curso de Engenharia Mecânica
CEP 88040-970 - Florianópolis - SC - BRASIL www.emc.ufsc.br/estagiomecanica
[email protected]
INTERNSHIP REPORT – 1/3 15/02/2010 – 12/04/2010
Activities Developed in the Body Vehicle Department
2 - BMW Motorcycle Development Center
This report contains confidential information and protected from disclosure. It must be
used only for the purpose of evaluating the student.
Afonso Rauh (07139003)
Ing. Hans Wolfmüller
Ing. Lauro Cesar Nicolazzi
Munich, April 12th 2010.
This report contains confidential information and protected from disclosure. It must be
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Index
1. Introduction ................................
2. The company ................................
2.1 History ................................
2.2 Overview ................................
2.3 BMW Motorcycles
3. Developed activities
3.1 Introduction to the department and work plan
3.2 Seat ergonomics
3.2.1 Definition ................................
3.2.2 The H-Point
3.2.3 The SRP ................................
3.2.4 The triangle of ergonomic
3.3 Project development in BMW Motorcycles
3.4 3D Modeling ................................
3.4.1 Catia V5 ................................
3.4.2 Prisma ................................
3.4.3 Carisma ................................
3.5 Developed activities
4. Conclusion ................................
5. References ................................
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1. Introduction
This report contains the description of the activities developed by the intern Afonso
Rauh in the first two months of internship. The internship is taking place in the Body Vehicle
Development Department, which is integrated in the BMW Motorcycle Research and
Development Center, in Munich, Germany.
To provide an easier understanding, some background inform
information about the company, motorcycle ergonomics and the features involved in the
internship will also be presented in the reports.
The Body Development Department
design of the body of all Moto
noticed by a costumer, is worked by the Department, in order to improve the quality of the
next motorcycles of the same line that will be produced.
The main activity of the department, h
motorcycles, though is the development and project of new products. These two lines of
activities need to be worked o
discipline.
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This report contains the description of the activities developed by the intern Afonso
wo months of internship. The internship is taking place in the Body Vehicle
Development Department, which is integrated in the BMW Motorcycle Research and
Development Center, in Munich, Germany.
To provide an easier understanding, some background inform
information about the company, motorcycle ergonomics and the features involved in the
internship will also be presented in the reports.
Body Development Department, in BMW Motorcycle, is responsible for the
design of the body of all Motorcycles that BMW produces. Any problem with the design,
noticed by a costumer, is worked by the Department, in order to improve the quality of the
next motorcycles of the same line that will be produced.
The main activity of the department, however, is not the modification
motorcycles, though is the development and project of new products. These two lines of
activities need to be worked on the same time, what requires special planning tools and
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This report contains the description of the activities developed by the intern Afonso
wo months of internship. The internship is taking place in the Body Vehicle
Development Department, which is integrated in the BMW Motorcycle Research and
To provide an easier understanding, some background information, such as
information about the company, motorcycle ergonomics and the features involved in the
is responsible for the
Any problem with the design,
noticed by a costumer, is worked by the Department, in order to improve the quality of the
the modification in existent
motorcycles, though is the development and project of new products. These two lines of
special planning tools and
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2. The company
2.1 History
The activities of BMW,
Works in English, started in 1916, with the production of motors and propellers for airplanes.
BMW was one of the first factories
motors and propellers for the German Army, in the First World War.
war, Germany was forbidden to produce airplanes, as a consequence of the Versailles
Armistice Treaty. The company changed their product, consequently, to motorcy
first model produced was the BMW R
The 2-cylinder 494cc motorcycle could reach a top speed of 59 mph (95 km/h). BMW
manufactured 3090 of them during its 3 year life span.
Picture
The first milestone for the
the new factory in Eisenach, in 1928, under the license of Austin.
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tivities of BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG in German, or Bavarian Motor
1916, with the production of motors and propellers for airplanes.
factories in this area, and was also the responsible of supply
motors and propellers for the German Army, in the First World War. Nevertheless, after the
, Germany was forbidden to produce airplanes, as a consequence of the Versailles
Armistice Treaty. The company changed their product, consequently, to motorcy
odel produced was the BMW R32, in 1923, which featured a flat-
cylinder 494cc motorcycle could reach a top speed of 59 mph (95 km/h). BMW
manufactured 3090 of them during its 3 year life span.
Picture 1. R32 First motorcycle produced by BMW
for the cars production, was the 1928 Dixi 3/15 PS, produced in
the new factory in Eisenach, in 1928, under the license of Austin. They were
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erman, or Bavarian Motor
1916, with the production of motors and propellers for airplanes.
in this area, and was also the responsible of supplying
Nevertheless, after the
, Germany was forbidden to produce airplanes, as a consequence of the Versailles
Armistice Treaty. The company changed their product, consequently, to motorcycles. The
-twin boxer engine.
cylinder 494cc motorcycle could reach a top speed of 59 mph (95 km/h). BMW
xi 3/15 PS, produced in
They were powered by a
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743cc 4 cylinder engine producing 15 horsepower. Top speed was in the
km/h). In 1930 the Dixi scored its first wins in motor racing. Total production: 18,976 units.
During a crisis in 1959, the rights to manufacture the Italian
and the tiny cars themselves were to be powered by a modified form of BMW's own
motorcycle engine. This was moderately successful and helped the company
crisis.
In 1992 BMW acquired
DesignworksUSA, which they fully acquired in 1995. In 1994, BMW bought the British
Group (which at the time consisted of the
rights to defunct brands including
Rover was making huge losses and BMW decided to sell the combine. BMW, meanwhile,
retained the rights to build the new
Group AG has the rights of the following
branches, and BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna, in the motorcycles area of knowledge.
Some say that the BMW logo is so due to the
On the other hand, others say that it is because of the colors of the Bavarian Flag.
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ducing 15 horsepower. Top speed was in the neighborhood
n 1930 the Dixi scored its first wins in motor racing. Total production: 18,976 units.
During a crisis in 1959, the rights to manufacture the Italian Iso Isetta
the tiny cars themselves were to be powered by a modified form of BMW's own
motorcycle engine. This was moderately successful and helped the company
In 1992 BMW acquired a large stake in Californian-based industrial design
, which they fully acquired in 1995. In 1994, BMW bought the British
(which at the time consisted of the Rover, Land Rover and MG brands as well as the
defunct brands including Austin and Morris), and owned it for six years.
Rover was making huge losses and BMW decided to sell the combine. BMW, meanwhile,
retained the rights to build the new MINI, which was launched in 2001.
the following companies: BMW, Mini and Rolls
, and BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna, in the motorcycles area of knowledge.
BMW logo is so due to the propellers of a plane flying in blue sky.
thers say that it is because of the colors of the Bavarian Flag.
Picture 2. Origin of the BMW Logo
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neighborhood of 50 mph (80
n 1930 the Dixi scored its first wins in motor racing. Total production: 18,976 units.
Iso Isetta were bought,
the tiny cars themselves were to be powered by a modified form of BMW's own
motorcycle engine. This was moderately successful and helped the company to get over the
industrial design studio
, which they fully acquired in 1995. In 1994, BMW bought the British Rover
brands as well as the
), and owned it for six years. By 2000,
Rover was making huge losses and BMW decided to sell the combine. BMW, meanwhile,
, which was launched in 2001. Nowadays, BMW
companies: BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce as cars
, and BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna, in the motorcycles area of knowledge.
propellers of a plane flying in blue sky.
thers say that it is because of the colors of the Bavarian Flag.
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2.2 Overview
The economic evolution of the company is easy perceptible trough the rising number
of products under the BMW logo that are running in the whole world.
mission and vision statements of BMW, which are, respectively,
premium manufacturer in the car industr
taking Risk, courteous”. Some numbers that help
company can be viewed in the
Nevertheless, the effects of the crisis last year have
such as almost all automobile companies. The number of produced motorcycles decreased
more than 20% between in year 2009, in comparison with 2008.
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The economic evolution of the company is easy perceptible trough the rising number
the BMW logo that are running in the whole world. This
mission and vision statements of BMW, which are, respectively, “To become most successful
premium manufacturer in the car industry” and “Uniqueness through diversity, Leadership,
Some numbers that help to understand the size an
company can be viewed in the Picture 3.
effects of the crisis last year have strongly affected the company,
such as almost all automobile companies. The number of produced motorcycles decreased
re than 20% between in year 2009, in comparison with 2008.
Picture 3 BMW in numbers
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The economic evolution of the company is easy perceptible trough the rising number
This meets directly the
To become most successful
Uniqueness through diversity, Leadership,
o understand the size and power of the
strongly affected the company,
such as almost all automobile companies. The number of produced motorcycles decreased
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While most BMW production is in Germany, BMW has subsidiaries in Austria,
Canada, the United States, South Africa, India and China.
Although the BMW products are
more than 65% of the sells, and
showed by the Picture 4.
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While most BMW production is in Germany, BMW has subsidiaries in Austria,
Canada, the United States, South Africa, India and China.
Although the BMW products are sold in the whole world, Europe a
% of the sells, and represents the main market for the company, what is
Picture 4. Automobile market
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While most BMW production is in Germany, BMW has subsidiaries in Austria,
in the whole world, Europe and USA still retain
the main market for the company, what is
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2.3 BMW Motorcycles
Since 1969 the whole pro
annually produced around 100
approximately 100.000 employees, around 10% of them working in BMW Motorcycles,
however, only 400 in the project d
Picture 5. Motorcycles produced and delivered between 200
BMW Group is divided in several departments, such as administrative,
development/purchase, financial, huma
Motorcycles. The BMW Motorcycle has also his own internal division.
structure, with emphasis to BMW Motorcycle is presented in
department where the internship
some activities with the other vehicle body
70000
75000
80000
85000
90000
95000
100000
105000
110000
2005
Delivered
Produced
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BMW Motorcycles
Since 1969 the whole production of BMW Motorcycles was set in Berlin. There are
annually produced around 100.000 motorcycles, in the factory in Berlin. BMW Group has
000 employees, around 10% of them working in BMW Motorcycles,
400 in the project development department, which is located in Munich.
. Motorcycles produced and delivered between 2005 and 200
BMW Group is divided in several departments, such as administrative,
development/purchase, financial, human resources, production, distribution/logistics, and BMW
The BMW Motorcycle has also his own internal division. The complete internal
structure, with emphasis to BMW Motorcycle is presented in Picture 6. The red contour shows the
department where the internship is taking place, UX-EK-2, the vehicle body department.
some activities with the other vehicle body department, UX-EK-1, will also occur.
2006 2007 2008 2009
Delivered
Produced
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duction of BMW Motorcycles was set in Berlin. There are
000 motorcycles, in the factory in Berlin. BMW Group has
000 employees, around 10% of them working in BMW Motorcycles,
evelopment department, which is located in Munich.
and 2009
BMW Group is divided in several departments, such as administrative,
n resources, production, distribution/logistics, and BMW
The complete internal
. The red contour shows the
2, the vehicle body department. Although,
.
2009
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Picture
BMW Motorcycles produces vehicles in 4 segments:
• F series – parallel
BMW Motorcycle m
• G series – single
Motorcyle models are G450X,
Xchallenge and G650 Xcountry. The 450
Taiwan. The 650
• R series – twin-cylinder
Motorcycle models a
• K series – four-cylinder engines
Motorcycle models are K1200LT,
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Picture 6. Internal structure of BMW Motorcycles
BMW Motorcycles produces vehicles in 4 segments:
parallel-twin engines of 800 cc capacity, featuring either chain or belt drive
BMW Motorcycle models are F650GS, F800GS, F800R, F800S and F800ST.
single-cylinder engines of 450–650 cc capacity featuring chain drive.
odels are G450X, G650GS (also produced in Brazil)
Xchallenge and G650 Xcountry. The 450 cc engines are manufactured by
The 650 cc engines are manufactured by Loncin Holdings, Ltd
cylinder boxer engines of 1200 cc capacity featuring shaft drive.
odels are R1200GS, R1200R, R1200RT and R1200S
cylinder engines of 1200–1300 cc capacity featuring shaft drive.
odels are K1200LT, K1300GT, K1300R and K1300S.
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cc capacity, featuring either chain or belt drive.
and F800ST.
cc capacity featuring chain drive. BMW
n Brazil), G650 Xmoto, G650
cc engines are manufactured by Kymco in
Loncin Holdings, Ltd in China.
cc capacity featuring shaft drive. BMW
and R1200S
cc capacity featuring shaft drive. BMW
and K1300S.
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Picture 7. Motorcycles produced by BMW, divided by motor type
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Motorcycles produced by BMW, divided by motor type and category
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and category
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The categories of the motorcycles
Enduro: is a motorcycle
medium-hard suspension of a motocross
muffler to make the bike street-
single cylinder 2-stroke between 125
Motorcycles these category goes ahead: there BMW Enduro Motorcycles have until 1200 cc.
Urban: are motorcycles for the urban streets, usually with a short distance between
and a good handling for short curves. Their geometry most of times shows the
similar to the “naked” style, with a more aggressive design.
Tour: is a type of motorcycle
Although any motorcycle can be used to tour with, manufacturers have brought specific models
designed to address the particular needs of these riders. Common to the touring motorcycle models
is usually large displacement fairings
protection), large capacity fuel tanks
upright seating position than sport bikes
Sport: is a motorcycle with an
aerodynamic body vehicles. Specially built for fastening and
design traits mean sport bikes are less pr
High Performace: in BMW these
such as carbon fiber body, special boxer engine and special breaking systems. It can be
high class sport/urban bike.
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The categories of the motorcycles, possible to be analised in the Picture 7
torcycle specially made for the Enduro sport, with the long travel and
motocross bike conjoined with features such as a
-legal for parts of the track. The engine of an enduro
between 125 cc and 360 cc, or 4-stroke between 250 and 650cc.
Motorcycles these category goes ahead: there BMW Enduro Motorcycles have until 1200 cc.
motorcycles for the urban streets, usually with a short distance between
curves. Their geometry most of times shows the engine, making them
similar to the “naked” style, with a more aggressive design.
motorcycle designed for long-distance touring and heavy commuting.
Although any motorcycle can be used to tour with, manufacturers have brought specific models
designed to address the particular needs of these riders. Common to the touring motorcycle models
fairings and windshields (to offer a high degree of weather and wind
fuel tanks (for long ranges between fill-ups), and a more relaxed
sport bikes.
Sport: is a motorcycle with an aggressive style and powerful engines, light frames/chassis and
aerodynamic body vehicles. Specially built for fastening and for top speed performance, these overall
design traits mean sport bikes are less practical for street use than other motorcycles.
High Performace: in BMW these bikes are a mix of all the top accessories for motorcycles,
uch as carbon fiber body, special boxer engine and special breaking systems. It can be
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sport, with the long travel and
bike conjoined with features such as a headlight and quiet
enduro bike is usually a
between 250 and 650cc. In BMW
Motorcycles these category goes ahead: there BMW Enduro Motorcycles have until 1200 cc.
motorcycles for the urban streets, usually with a short distance between wheels
engine, making them
touring and heavy commuting.
Although any motorcycle can be used to tour with, manufacturers have brought specific models
designed to address the particular needs of these riders. Common to the touring motorcycle models
and windshields (to offer a high degree of weather and wind
ups), and a more relaxed and more
engines, light frames/chassis and
for top speed performance, these overall
street use than other motorcycles.
a mix of all the top accessories for motorcycles,
uch as carbon fiber body, special boxer engine and special breaking systems. It can be considered a
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3. Developed activities
3.1 Introduction to the department and work plan
The internship, managed by the engineer Hans Wolfmüller, involved i
basically the introduction to the
discussions os solutions and innovations for new mode
The company performs the design and project of
Catia V5, which allows an easy integration with all d
software will be provided in this report.
The department UX-EK-2
project of the revestiment of motorcycles,
windshield and other casing components located in the exterior of the bike.
the department responsible for each of the ment
In the next sections, the state of art of seat ergonomics will be de
software used in most of the activities, Catia V5.
3.2 Seat ergonomics
3.2.1 Definition
Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker.
Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strai
time and can lead to long-term disability.
transferred to the seat. Some weight is also transferred to the floor, back rest, and armrests. Where
the weight is transferred is the key to a good seat design. When the proper areas are not supported,
sitting in a seat all day can put unwanted pressure on the back causing pain.
the force analysis of a seat.
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Developed activities
Introduction to the department and work plan
The internship, managed by the engineer Hans Wolfmüller, involved in the first two months
to the organisation of BMW Motorcycles and the departm
ns and innovations for new models, 3D scanning of a seat, and CAD modeling
design and project of the whole motorcycles using the CAD Software
an easy integration with all departments of the company.
software will be provided in this report.
2, in partnership with the department UX-EK-1, is responsible for the
iment of motorcycles, with components such as seats, tan
windshield and other casing components located in the exterior of the bike. There is an engineer of
responsible for each of the mentioned components.
In the next sections, the state of art of seat ergonomics will be described, such as the
software used in most of the activities, Catia V5.
Seat ergonomics
is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker.
Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over
term disability. When sitting, the main part of the body weight is
transferred to the seat. Some weight is also transferred to the floor, back rest, and armrests. Where
is the key to a good seat design. When the proper areas are not supported,
sitting in a seat all day can put unwanted pressure on the back causing pain. In the
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n the first two months
and the department UX-EK-2,
ls, 3D scanning of a seat, and CAD modeling.
using the CAD Software
epartments of the company. An overview of the
is responsible for the
seats, tanks, mirrors, luggage,
There is an engineer of
scribed, such as the
is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker.
n injuries, which can develop over
hen sitting, the main part of the body weight is
transferred to the seat. Some weight is also transferred to the floor, back rest, and armrests. Where
is the key to a good seat design. When the proper areas are not supported,
In the Picture 8 is shown
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Picture
As the opposite of the automobiles, which are build from "outside to inside", in
motorcycles the position of the driver plays a major rule in the development of the product. It
defines the style of the bike and its geometry.
3.2.2 The H-Point
The H-point (or hip-point) is the theoretical, relative location of an occupant's
the pivot point between the torso and upper leg portions of the body, either relative to the floor and
pertinent to seating comfort, visibility from the vehicle into traffic and other design factors.
point is used as a reference point for the seating position of the dri
on the size and weight of the driver, the
differences, such as leg and arm length and the size of driver
the H point towards motorcycle front or rear.
move forward to the handlebars, others prefer to sit further back.
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Picture 8. Analysis of a seat, areas that supports more weight
As the opposite of the automobiles, which are build from "outside to inside", in
the position of the driver plays a major rule in the development of the product. It
the style of the bike and its geometry.
point) is the theoretical, relative location of an occupant's
ween the torso and upper leg portions of the body, either relative to the floor and
pertinent to seating comfort, visibility from the vehicle into traffic and other design factors.
as a reference point for the seating position of the driver in the motorcycle. Depending
of the driver, the position of H-point change on the bike. The anthropometric
differences, such as leg and arm length and the size of driver are compensated by the movement
rcycle front or rear. The habits of the driver is also important,
move forward to the handlebars, others prefer to sit further back.
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s of a seat, areas that supports more weight
As the opposite of the automobiles, which are build from "outside to inside", in the
the position of the driver plays a major rule in the development of the product. It
point) is the theoretical, relative location of an occupant's hip, specifically
ween the torso and upper leg portions of the body, either relative to the floor and
pertinent to seating comfort, visibility from the vehicle into traffic and other design factors. This
the motorcycle. Depending
point change on the bike. The anthropometric
are compensated by the movement of
The habits of the driver is also important, some riders
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3.2.3 The SRP
The seat reference point
motorcycle, and specified as a reference point.
the driver's seat, and reflects the theoretical position of the pivot point of the trunk and leg
motorcycle, the SRP is in the x-z
3.2.4 The triangle of ergonomic
The triangle of ergonomic
It consists of the combination of handlebar grip (G), seat reference point (R) and footrest (FR), as
shown in Picture 10 the Picture
Motorcycle as a chopper, enduro, touring, sport touring or
targeted and specific variation of the points that make up the ergonomics triangle.
the driver seat is strongly influenced by the ergonomics triangle
by the body weight of the driver's
and can lead to discomfort caused by poor blood circulation and muscle tension.
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Picture 9. H-Point, in a lateral view
point, or simply R-Point, is a point defined by the manufacturer of the
reference point. Its localization is on the structure of the vehicle and
and reflects the theoretical position of the pivot point of the trunk and leg
center plane of the vehicle level, in the lowest point of the seat
The triangle of ergonomic
of ergonomic is a fundamental feature of the ergonomic design of a motorcycle.
on of handlebar grip (G), seat reference point (R) and footrest (FR), as
Picture 10ergonomics triangle of a BMW K 1200 GT.
ycle as a chopper, enduro, touring, sport touring or super sport machine
targeted and specific variation of the points that make up the ergonomics triangle.
the driver seat is strongly influenced by the ergonomics triangle. The pressure distribution is changed
by the body weight of the driver's over the seat. The pressure distribution is essential for the comfort
discomfort caused by poor blood circulation and muscle tension.
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int defined by the manufacturer of the
on the structure of the vehicle and
and reflects the theoretical position of the pivot point of the trunk and leg. On a
the lowest point of the seat.
is a fundamental feature of the ergonomic design of a motorcycle.
on of handlebar grip (G), seat reference point (R) and footrest (FR), as
K 1200 GT. The character of a
sport machine is created by
targeted and specific variation of the points that make up the ergonomics triangle. The inclination of
he pressure distribution is changed
seat. The pressure distribution is essential for the comfort
discomfort caused by poor blood circulation and muscle tension.
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Picture
In the Picture 11, the different positions of
BMW are represented.
They are:
• SS – Super Sport Motorcycles
• EN – Enduro
• TO – Touring
• CH – Chopper
Picture 11
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Picture 10. Ergonomic triangle in a K 1200 GT BMW motorcycl
the different positions of the different category of motorcycle produced by
Super Sport Motorcycles
11. Drivers position for the different motorcycle categories
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. Ergonomic triangle in a K 1200 GT BMW motorcycle
category of motorcycle produced by
motorcycle categories
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3.3 Project development in BMW Motorcycles
The project development in BMW Motorcycles is a system developed inside the company,
and for its own purpose. It is based on several “Loop” phases, which are responsible for updating the
project with results of test and researches that were meanwhile done.
For every new motorcycle in development, the same integration between departments
needs to occur, in order to provide a good information exchange, and no future concept problems.
There are three departments that compose the team: GR
for the planning, production, sales and material purchase,
department (development) there is other division:
and Electrics (EE). Each department need to conduct the development always looking the integration
with the other components and departmen
Picture
3.4 3D Modeling
For the modeling purposes, three
integration between departments and also to turn easier and faster the access to all parts
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Project development in BMW Motorcycles
The project development in BMW Motorcycles is a system developed inside the company,
own purpose. It is based on several “Loop” phases, which are responsible for updating the
project with results of test and researches that were meanwhile done.
For every new motorcycle in development, the same integration between departments
r, in order to provide a good information exchange, and no future concept problems.
There are three departments that compose the team: GR and GK (Project Management)
for the planning, production, sales and material purchase, and EX (Developme
(development) there is other division: Body Vehicle (EK), Chassis (EF), Drive Train
. Each department need to conduct the development always looking the integration
with the other components and departments. The scheme is represented in the Picture
Picture 12. Project organization in BMW Motorcycles
For the modeling purposes, three software are integrated in order to provide a better
tegration between departments and also to turn easier and faster the access to all parts
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The project development in BMW Motorcycles is a system developed inside the company,
own purpose. It is based on several “Loop” phases, which are responsible for updating the
For every new motorcycle in development, the same integration between departments
r, in order to provide a good information exchange, and no future concept problems.
(Project Management) - responsible
and EX (Development). Inside de EX
Body Vehicle (EK), Chassis (EF), Drive Train (EA)
. Each department need to conduct the development always looking the integration
Picture 12.
are integrated in order to provide a better
tegration between departments and also to turn easier and faster the access to all parts. These
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softwares are Catia V5, Carisma and BMW Prisma
the following sections.
3.4.1 Catia V5
CATIA (Computer Aided Three
CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite
marketed worldwide by IBM. Written in the
the Dassault Systemes product lifecycle management
major companies in the automobile and flying fields have Catia V5 as their most important
The software has several distinct workbenches, for several different app
that were most used are:
Generative Shape Design
using wireframe and surface features. It provides a large set of
designs and, when combined with other products
requirements of solid-based hybrid modeling.
intuitive design environment to capture and re
It is intended for both, the expert and the casual user
Part Design: allows you to create
GSD to handle, however cannot perform
design in other CAD programs, such as Solid Works.
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Catia V5, Carisma and BMW Prisma. The three softwares will be shortly described in
CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) is a multi
software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systemes
. Written in the C++ programming language, CATIA is the cornerstone of
product lifecycle management software suite. Its use is worldwide spread, and
major companies in the automobile and flying fields have Catia V5 as their most important
several distinct workbenches, for several different app
gn (GSD): allows you to quickly model both simple
using wireframe and surface features. It provides a large set of tools for creating and editing shape
mbined with other products such as CATIA.Part Design, it meets the
based hybrid modeling. The feature-based approach offers a productive and
capture and re-use design methodologies and specifications.
the expert and the casual user.
allows you to create solid parts, based on Plane oriented sketches. It is
GSD to handle, however cannot perform all the same features as the other workbench. It is similar to
sign in other CAD programs, such as Solid Works.
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will be shortly described in
imensional Interactive Application) is a multi-platform
Dassault Systemes and
, CATIA is the cornerstone of
ts use is worldwide spread, and
major companies in the automobile and flying fields have Catia V5 as their most important work tool.
several distinct workbenches, for several different applications. The two
allows you to quickly model both simple and complex shapes
tools for creating and editing shape
such as CATIA.Part Design, it meets the
based approach offers a productive and
use design methodologies and specifications.
solid parts, based on Plane oriented sketches. It is easier as
other workbench. It is similar to
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3.4.2 Prisma
PRISMA administers CAD
PRISMA is to create and save the
in the systems of the technical and administrative worlds, and also provide an easy access to all parts
for all the interested parts.
PRISMA is a development of the BMW Group
partners.
The system can provide for the users a lot of
• Supplies all operational units with up
• Information system for geometric
• Access, identification and administration of documents
their relationships.
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Picture 13. Typical assembly in Catia V5
D models of components or production resources. The basic goal of
PRISMA is to create and save the original CAD model. PRISMA ensures the consistency of databases
nical and administrative worlds, and also provide an easy access to all parts
PRISMA is a development of the BMW Group, and is used in the BMW Gro
The system can provide for the users a lot of advantages, such as:
Supplies all operational units with up-to-date and consistent CAD data.
Information system for geometric data.
Access, identification and administration of documents using administrative data and
their relationships.
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models of components or production resources. The basic goal of
. PRISMA ensures the consistency of databases
nical and administrative worlds, and also provide an easy access to all parts
is used in the BMW Group and with
D data.
using administrative data and
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• Linked with CAD
• Administration of the CA
• Transfer of documents between connected computers and CA
• Worldwide data access for registered users.
3.4.3 Carisma
For easily finding specific parts on the database, the company created a special interface
between the Prisma and the software CATIA, called Carisma.
“three” and organizes the components in Layers or Structures. Each layer can co
or even parts. In the Picture 14 is possible to see 5
Picture 14
All BMW workers who hand
Their integration is crucial for a good understanding between co
parts.
3.5 Developed activities
The first two months of internship we
developed activities were deeply connected to mechanical design
ergonomic components for motorcycles.
• Integration with the company, factory walk
• Brainstorming and sketch of new solutions
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D operational systems.
Administration of the CAD product data.
Transfer of documents between connected computers and CAD systems.
Worldwide data access for registered users.
ly finding specific parts on the database, the company created a special interface
between the Prisma and the software CATIA, called Carisma. The interface is also known as
and organizes the components in Layers or Structures. Each layer can co
is possible to see 5 different layers of information.
14. Example of Carisma organization, with the several layers
All BMW workers who handle with CAD Modeling need to know the mentioned
Their integration is crucial for a good understanding between co-workers, and for a good exchange of
Developed activities
of internship were important for the integration intern
deeply connected to mechanical design, related with seats, tanks and
ergonomic components for motorcycles. The developed activities are shortly described below:
Integration with the company, factory walk;
storming and sketch of new solutions;
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systems.
ly finding specific parts on the database, the company created a special interface
The interface is also known as the
and organizes the components in Layers or Structures. Each layer can contain sub-structures
different layers of information.
. Example of Carisma organization, with the several layers
le with CAD Modeling need to know the mentioned softwares.
workers, and for a good exchange of
ion intern-BMW. The
, related with seats, tanks and
The developed activities are shortly described below:
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• Study of old components and proposal of solutions
• Interaction with the project team for changes in components;
• Modeling of CAD components (parametric surfaces and parts) using Catia V5;
Unfortunately, the confidentia
development phase does not allow reporting further details about the specific project. It is possible
to affirm, however, that all the theoretical description and explanation in this report was use
execution of the activities.
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Study of old components and proposal of solutions;
Interaction with the project team for changes in components;
of CAD components (parametric surfaces and parts) using Catia V5;
Unfortunately, the confidentiality required by the company for the products which are in
evelopment phase does not allow reporting further details about the specific project. It is possible
affirm, however, that all the theoretical description and explanation in this report was use
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Interaction with the project team for changes in components;
of CAD components (parametric surfaces and parts) using Catia V5;
lity required by the company for the products which are in
evelopment phase does not allow reporting further details about the specific project. It is possible
affirm, however, that all the theoretical description and explanation in this report was used for the
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4. Partial Conclusion
The company offers an outstanding environment for innovation and mechanical
development. It ensures for the intern motivation and several different opportunities of per
technical development.
The possibility to handle direct with
vision of the intern, and makes possible an easier learning.
The need of a good argumentation, in order to explain to the project
also an important step for the intern development.
Technical knowledge, acquired at the university, was strongly
which consisted not just the modeling of components, but also the whole concept thinking an
project development.
All the work is being managed in German, what is a great opportunity to improve the
language and cultural skills.
Therefore is it possible to say that the internsh
most of it is due to a regardful manager, who
components, and listens to the intern’s
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onclusion (1/3)
The company offers an outstanding environment for innovation and mechanical
for the intern motivation and several different opportunities of per
The possibility to handle direct with engineers with wide experience improves the technical
vision of the intern, and makes possible an easier learning.
The need of a good argumentation, in order to explain to the project team the new ideas is
also an important step for the intern development.
Technical knowledge, acquired at the university, was strongly necessary in the activities,
which consisted not just the modeling of components, but also the whole concept thinking an
All the work is being managed in German, what is a great opportunity to improve the
Therefore is it possible to say that the internship meets directly the University´s
a regardful manager, who always tries to explain the whole idea behind the
intern’s ideas.
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The company offers an outstanding environment for innovation and mechanical
for the intern motivation and several different opportunities of personal and
engineers with wide experience improves the technical
team the new ideas is
necessary in the activities,
which consisted not just the modeling of components, but also the whole concept thinking and
All the work is being managed in German, what is a great opportunity to improve the
ip meets directly the University´s purpose, and
always tries to explain the whole idea behind the
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5. References
1. Arquivos de Estágio. Accessed in
http://www.emc.ufsc.br/controle/arquivos/estagio/geral/arquivo_Instrucoes_rel_estagio.doc
2. BMW History. Accessed in March 20th, 2010, in BMW Drives
http://www.bmwdrives.com/bmw
3. BMW Annual Report 2009
http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport2008/_downloads/BMW_Group_2008.pdf
4. BMW Motorrad. Accessed in
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Motorrad
5. Ergonomics. Accessed in April 6
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergonomics
6. Bauteil– & Werkzeugkonstruktion
http://www.fh-deggendorf.de/mb/projekte/kunststoffkolloquium/download/dupont.pdf
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Accessed in March 15th
, 2010, EMC - Estágio em Engenharia Mecânica:
le/arquivos/estagio/geral/arquivo_Instrucoes_rel_estagio.doc
Accessed in March 20th, 2010, in BMW Drives
http://www.bmwdrives.com/bmw-history.php
BMW Annual Report 2009. Accessed in April 04th
, 2010, BMW Group:
up.com/annualreport2008/_downloads/BMW_Group_2008.pdf
. Accessed in April 6th
, 2010, in Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Motorrad
Ergonomics. Accessed in April 6th
, 2010, in Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergonomics
& Werkzeugkonstruktion. Accessed in April 8th
, 2010, in FH
deggendorf.de/mb/projekte/kunststoffkolloquium/download/dupont.pdf
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- Estágio em Engenharia Mecânica:
le/arquivos/estagio/geral/arquivo_Instrucoes_rel_estagio.doc
Accessed in March 20th, 2010, in BMW Drives – BMW History:
up.com/annualreport2008/_downloads/BMW_Group_2008.pdf
, 2010, in FH-Deggendorf:
deggendorf.de/mb/projekte/kunststoffkolloquium/download/dupont.pdf