Dash Panel Assembly

Subteam: ChassisSubsystem: ErgonomicsAssembly: Dash Panel AssemblyCars: CR21, CR22, CR25, CR26I, CR26E

Purpose

Assembly line covering the dash panel and everything mounted on it.

Function

Groups the dash panel, sling, display, switches, indicator light and brake bias knob. Design Philosophies and Processes: Inherited from the Ergonomics subsystem design process: 1. Take driver body measurements and place them against the ergonomics study ranges. 2. Mold the seat insert to the driver in the car with expanding foam, then hand post-process and cover. 3. Set headrest and harness mounting to the rules and to the driver's shoulder height. 4. Run a simulator or on-track endurance stint and measure fatigue with EMG. 5. Iterate the insert shape at the identified pressure and support points.

Reoccuring issues

Fault Vault, 2025-05-17, CR25: the engine run switch sat in range of the driver's hands at steering lock. The engine run and fan switch positions were swapped.

Still to document

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Design Process — How it is designed and deemed effective at its purpose and function
Design Constraints — What held back the design whether it be location, time, materials etc
Analysis — How you get quantitative, predictive information on the part
Manufacturing Process — How it is assembled in detail from start to finish
Full Material List — Everything used to build this part (Best if actual numbers are used to show how it evolves year to year)
Improvements — Improvements for this generation
Properties — Size, weight, mass, charge, thermal properties, anything else relevant