Disainilahendus AirBuddy Pinnaga Varustatud Sukeldumisvarustus, autor Jan Kadlec

Disainilahendus AirBuddy Pinnaga Varustatud Sukeldumisvarustus, mille autor on Jan Kadlec, on kõrgelt hinnatud 2021 auhinna Pronksauhind A' Design Award võitja konkursi kategoorias Sporditarvete, treeningseadmete ja vaba aja varustuse disain.

PronksSporditarbed· 2021

AirBuddy Pinnaga Varustatud Sukeldumisvarustus

disainer: Jan Kadlec

Klient: AirBuddy, OXY Pty Ltd

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Teosest AirBuddy Pinnaga Varustatud Sukeldumisvarustus

Kaugelt vaadates meenutab AirBuddy miniatuurset kummipaati – meremotiiv, mis loob emotsionaalse sideme peamise kliendisegmendi ehk paadisõitjatega. Tänu visioonile luua väikseim, kergeim ja võimsaim meelelahutuslik SSBA-seade on disain funktsionaalne ja austab loomulikult füüsikaseadusi. Sellest tuleneb ka põhjus, miks õhumahuti (ujuk) kasutab toroidaalset kuju, mis on paremuselt teine (sfääri järel) kuju, et jaotada selle seintes õhurõhust tekkivat rõngast ja pikisuunalist pinget. AirBuddy disain annab edasi kasutuslihtsust, kuid samas vastupidavust ja tehnoloogilist tipptaset.

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Auhinnast Pronksauhind A' Design Award

AirBuddy Pinnaga Varustatud Sukeldumisvarustus on Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võitja, väga prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse silmapaistvatele disainidele, mida iseloomustavad loovus, leidlikkus ja teravmeelsus. Pronksvõitjad on küllaldaselt osavad ja tabavalt loovad teosed, mis kinnitavad oma disainerite laia kogemust, kujutlusvõimet ja leidlikkust. AirBuddy Pinnaga Varustatud Sukeldumisvarustus peaks olema kõrgelt hinnatud, imetletud ja armastatud objekt, mis on märkimisväärselt professionaalne ja uuenduslik. See Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain ühendab parimaid tavasid kunstis, teaduses, disainis ja tehnoloogias ning on suurepärane oma detailidele pööratud tähelepanu poolest. AirBuddy Pinnaga Varustatud Sukeldumisvarustus rahuldab suurepäraselt vajadusi, puudutab soove, võlub tundeid ja pakub huvi uudishimule.

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Pressimaterjalid

Disaineri esitatud autorid, meeskonnaliikmed ja tehnilised andmed.

Unikaalsed omadused: AirBuddy bridges the gap between snorkelling and Scuba diving. The battery-powered floating dive compressor can be recharged from a socket, i.e. does not require any air refills, rentals, complicated logistics or bulky gear. It enables diving for almost an hour to one diver (up to 12m deep) or two divers (up to 6m deep) and weighs about 50-60 percent less than other dive gear on the market. The battery recharge costs only about 0.1 dollar (vs. 20 dollar for single air tank hire).
Mõõtmed ja pakend: 533 x 397 x 540 mm
(300mm excl. the dive flag)
Sildid: Surface Supplied Diving Gear, SSBA, Hookah, Innovative Dive Gear, Self-guided Diving, Coral Reef Diving, Lobstering, Hull Cleaning, Fouled Prop Untanglement, Underwater Maintenance, Underwater Treasure Hunting, Underwater Photography
Tootmistehnoloogia: Designed with portability and stowability in mind, AirBuddy became the world's smallest and lightest recreational SSBA, yet significantly exceeds the performance and safety of other, larger, units with its 75lpm air flow, 38 psi pressure and 55 plus 10 min runtime. It features large 16l emergency air reservoir, water-cooled compressor, low battery underwater notification system, secure detachable magnetic switch, capsize protection, etc. - unique features previously not found in other SSBA units.
Disainiülesanne: The combination of size, weight, functional features, and aesthetic expectations from the customers, coupled with the safety aspects and regulations were impossible to achieve with the use of standard materials and conventional production technologies. We worked closely with the STU University of Technology and several expert plasticians and moulders to develop specialised mold and custom blend plastic resin to achieve strict tolerances and correct stress distribution as observed in the FEA models.
Uurimistöö: AirBuddy is a result of 4 years of research and development, 10 generations of working prototypes and hundreds of modifications and test scenarios. We studied various aspects of diving physics and human anatomy that we then turned into functional, technical and safety requirements that formed the base for AirBuddy design. Our team of divers and engineers performed hundreds of bench tests and test dives in ocean to develop the key features, such as the emergency air reserve, capsize protection, underwater notification system, secure detachable switch, position control, etc.
Inspiratsioon: Unlike many other sports, Scuba diving is not a grab-and-go activity. It requires preparation and logistics. Renting (or filling) air tanks at a dive centre takes time and costs money. The gear is heavy and bulky. It becomes a logistical nightmare when there is a significant distance to the dive centre, outside of opening hours, when on a boat, etc. We set out to design a small, lightweight, and user-friendly dive gear that provides independence of the infrastructure and is travel-friendly.
Projekti kestus: Our team of passionate divers, mechanical engineers and experienced entrepreneurs is based in Sydney, Australia. AirBuddy evolved from a passion project that started in 2014 and since then made splash winning several business competitions, receiving multiple grants, attracting the attention of global media and joining the ranks of top 1 percent of crowdfunding campaigns.
Tööprotsess: AirBuddy is a small, portable surface supplied dive gear (hookah) for recreational, self-guided shallow water diving. AirBuddy provides a lightweight, compact and hassle-free alternative to air tanks. It runs off a rechargeable, battery-powered air compressor that provides fresh air from the surface for 55 min (plus reserve) at a max depth of up to 12 m (40 ft). Just recharge the battery and dive. No air tanks or bulky gear! AirBuddy is a popular choice for exploring reefs, hull cleaning, underwater boat maintenance, lobster diving or treasure hunting.