Argent Accessoire de Véhicule · 2026
Amo Accoudoir de chariot élévateur
by Zhenghai Shang and Jing Zhao
- A' Design Award d'Argent 2026 in Accessoire de Véhicule
- CLIENT: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 16,696
- Verification code 1BB4176F29 · Verify this award
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About Amo Accoudoir de chariot élévateur
Amo est un accoudoir multifonctionnel conçu pour les cabines de chariots élévateurs. L'accoudoir regroupe les boutons de commande dans une zone compacte, afin que l'opérateur puisse effectuer les actions fréquentes par de légers mouvements des doigts et du poignet plutôt que par de amples mouvements du bras. La surface incurvée soutient l'avant-bras et épouse la forme de la main. Un module de commande frontal remplaçable peut être échangé rapidement pour s'adapter aux différentes habitudes des conducteurs, ce qui réduit le nombre de types d'accoudoirs nécessaires. Amo est constitué de pièces modulaires moulées par injection dotées d'interfaces standardisées.
About the A' Design Award d'Argent
Amo Accoudoir de chariot élévateur est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Amo Accoudoir de chariot élévateur est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Amo Accoudoir de chariot élévateur est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.
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- Unique Properties
- Heli Forklift cab intelligent control system redefines forklift operation by enhancing comfort and efficiency. Its replaceable front control module adapts easily to regional forklift driver’s habits, reducing development costs. The ergonomic curved form fits the hand naturally, improving long-term comfort. Integrated control buttons allow operators to perform multiple actions with minimal movement, boosting efficiency and safety through human-centered, modular design.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Fingertip model: 545mmx178mmx175mm
- Tags
- folklift operation; armrest; modular; ergonomics
- Production Technology
- The armrest is produced using modular injection-molded components, achieving precise ergonomic contours and integrated button layouts. The replaceable front module uses durable, lightweight materials to adapt to different driver habits. Advanced assembly processes and standardized interfaces enable efficient mass production, reduce material waste, and ensure a high-quality, sustainable industrial design solution.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was balancing standardization with individual adaptability. Forklift operators have significantly different control habits, yet the design needed to reduce product variation and manufacturing complexity. Integrating diverse interaction preferences into a single ergonomic interface, while maintaining intuitive use, precision, and durability, required extensive iteration. Developing a modular system that allows flexible control configurations without compromising structural integrity or usability was the most critical and complex aspect of the project.
- Research
- This project is based on ergonomic studies, field observations, and user interviews with forklift operators. Motion analysis revealed excessive arm travel and repetitive strain in traditional lever systems, while user research highlighted diverse control preferences. Findings informed an integrated control layout and modular front-end system, reducing movement, improving comfort, and enabling adaptable interaction within a single platform.
- Inspiration
- Amo was inspired by fatigue caused by traditional forklift armrests in long working hours. Valve-lever controls require large repetitive arm movements, leading to physical strain. Meanwhile, diverse driver habits force manufacturers to produce multiple armrest types, wasting resources. Through an ergonomic form with integrated controls and a replaceable front module, AMO adapts to different users while improving comfort, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2025 in Germany and will achieve mass production in May 2026 in China.
- Operation Flow
- The armrest enables an intuitive rest-to-control workflow. The driver places the forearm on the ergonomic surface, with all key functions accessible within a compact control zone. High-frequency operations are executed through minimal finger and wrist movements, reducing arm fatigue. Controls are logically arranged and tactically differentiated for fast, distraction-free use. A replaceable front module allows quick switching between control types to match user preferences. This unified platform improves comfort, efficiency, and adaptability while minimizing resource redundancy.
- Patents
- Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
- Image Credits
- Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
