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Automotive Dashboard Air Vent Mechanism
AutoDesign Partners
Interview + Portfolio Feature
Due December 10, 2025
Design a smooth-operating air vent for automotive dashboards with adjustable direction and flow control.
Problem Statement
Create an air vent mechanism that provides intuitive directional control and airflow adjustment. The design should feel premium, operate smoothly over 100,000 cycles, and integrate with modern dashboard aesthetics.
Requirements
- 360° horizontal and ±45° vertical adjustment
- Integrated airflow control (open/close)
- Smooth operation with minimal resistance
- Silent operation (no clicking or rattling)
- 100,000+ cycle lifetime
Constraints
- Maximum front face: 80mm × 60mm
- Maximum depth behind dashboard: 50mm
- Automotive-grade plastics (ABS, PC, or PP)
- Must withstand -40°C to +80°C
- Assembly time: < 30 seconds
Deliverables
- Complete CAD assembly (STEP)
- Exploded view with part numbers
- Motion simulation video
- DFM analysis report
- Detailed BOM