In a world driven by technology and innovation, the need for skilled technicians to maintain and repair complex systems is ever-increasing.

The “Car Air Conditioning Trainer Structural Support”, innovated by the Director of the Cagayan Valley Research and Development Center for Industrial Technology Education (CVRDC4ITE), Assoc. Prof. Engr. Franklin A. Samonte is a remarkable creation that not only aligns with SDG 4 – Quality Education and SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure but also offers a practical solution to enhance skill development.

This ingenious design, bearing IPO Registration Number 3-2018-001016, represents a way forward in equipping individuals with the skills needed to maintain and repair car air conditioning systems effectively.

Specially crafted to house a complete car air conditioning unit, providing a hands-on learning experience for in-house laboratory activities, the trainer’s foundation is solid, constructed from expertly welded angle bars. This sturdy support structure can withstand the rigorous demands of educational demonstrations. Furthermore, it is engineered to endure the rotational forces and vibrations generated by an electric motor, faithfully simulating real-world conditions.

In terms of practicality, the trainer boasts dimensions of 85 cm in length, 60 cm in width, and 78 cm in height, striking a perfect balance between authenticity and usability. Its inclusion of steel rollers makes it easily transportable, rendering it a versatile tool for various educational and training settings.

The “Car Air Conditioning Trainer Structural Support” recently achieved well-deserved recognition at the 2023 DOST Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits in the Northern Luzon Cluster. The second place “Banghay Award” it has received in the “Outstanding Industrial Design” category is a testament to the design’s practicality and its potential to transform the way we educate and train future technicians. Not only does this design highlight ISU-AC’s brilliant minds in terms of innovation, reflecting the goals of SDG 9 but it also elevates learning by allowing students and trainees to experience what it’s like to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair car air conditioning systems in a more realistic environment, mirroring the aspirations of SDG 4.

As we march forward in a world of ever-advancing technology, ISU-AC’s innovators will continue to find various ways to elevate learning to further produce highly skilled individuals for a more sustainable future.