Designed a drain cover for an HVAC unit, ensuring it encloses hoses, fully covers the drain, and withstands body weight while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Reverse-engineered the HVAC hosing and drain by taking precise measurements.
Created a rough sketch, then modeled the design in SolidWorks, incorporating drafts and ribs for 3D printing and potential injection molding.
Final Outcome
3D printed a prototype to test fit and functionality, which was successful.
Printed the final version, performed a body weight test, and confirmed it met all structural and aesthetic requirements.
