Project Automotive
sector
Automotive
Problem
The haptic properties did not feel substantial enough when adjusting the ventilation system in the vehicle interior.
project
Development of new sealing rings with huge cost-ratio requirements.
application
Use in passenger car interiors.
requirement
Significant improvement of the haptic experience when adjusting the ventilation system in the vehicle interior.
result
- Increased torque on the adjustment wheel
- Fitting the plastic cardan joint at the central support point
- After multiple tests, the decision was made to use silicone - a rather unusual material for X-rings
- Technically feasible due to the low or practically non-existent rotations and the lack of a medium to be sealed
advantage
Noticeable optimisation of the haptic properties with an economical and functional implementation.