Trailer Example: Modular Architecture box protect cargo from weather connect to hitch vehicle fairing minimize air drag bed support cargo loads suspend springs trailer structure transfer loads wheels to road
Trailer Example: Modular Architecture box hitch fairing bed springs wheels protect cargo from weather connect to vehicle minimize air drag support cargo loads suspend trailer structure transfer loads to road
Trailer Example: Integral Architecture upper half protect cargo from weather lower half connect to vehicle minimize nose piece air drag cargo hanging support straps cargo loads spring slot suspend covers trailer structure transfer loads wheels to road
Trailer Example: Integral Architecture upper half lower half nose piece cargo hanging straps spring slot covers wheels protect cargo from weather connect to vehicle minimize air drag support cargo loads suspend trailer structure transfer loads to road
What is this?
What is this?
Nail Clippers? ⊙
Nail Clippers?
Modular Product Architectures Chunks implement one or a few functions entirely. Interactions between chunks are well defined. Modular architecture has advantages in simplicity and reusability for a product family or platform. Swiss Army Knife Sony Walkman
Modular Product Architectures • Chunks implement one or a few functions entirely. • Interactions between chunks are well defined. • Modular architecture has advantages in simplicity and reusability for a product family or platform. Swiss Army Knife Sony Walkman