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Torqway Hybrid Feithicil Aclaíochta Coirp by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Feithicil Aclaíochta Coirp by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dearadh Earraí Spóirt Competition Category.


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Torqway Hybrid Feithicil Aclaíochta Coirp

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Earraí Spóirt Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Feithicil Aclaíochta Coirp

An fheithicil marcaíochta Nordach. Is gléas gníomhaíochta nuálaíoch é seo le haghaidh cleachtadh coirp, a thacaíonn le daoine aibí riocht maith agus neamhspleáchas fisiceach a choinneáil. Gníomhaíonn Riding Torqway gach grúpa matáin, ní chuireann sé brú ar na hailt, agus tá a chuid cleachtaí suas le 20% níos éifeachtaí ná siúl. Tá an Torqway an-sábháilte agus seasmhach mar gheall ar a meáchanlár íseal le cadhnraí suite san urlár. Tríd an ardteicneolaíocht tiomána hibrideach a chur i bhfeidhm, tá sé an-éasca agus áisiúil nascleanúint a dhéanamh ar an Torqway. Nascann an fheithicil leis an aip chun na nuashonruithe rianaithe gníomhaíochta a fháil.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Torqway Hybrid Feithicil Aclaíochta Coirp Duais Iarainn A' Design Award, aitheantas gradamach a bhronntar ar dhea-dhearaí a chomhlíonann na riachtanais ghairmiúla agus thionsclaíocha a bhíonn á n-éileamh ó chruthuithe a ndearnadh go maith iad. Léiríonn buaiteoirí Iarainn scil mhór, speisialtóireacht ard, tuiscint saineolaí agus cumas cruthaitheach a gcruthaitheoirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Torqway Hybrid Feithicil Aclaíochta Coirp ina chruthú a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear atá praiticiúil agus nuálach. Comhtháthaíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Iarainn A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr sa tionscal agus tá saintréithe teicniúla inniúla aige nasctha le heolas agus le tallann. Tá meas ar an dearadh Torqway Hybrid Feithicil Aclaíochta Coirp as a dhúthracht agus dearadh é chun feabhsuithe cáilíochta beatha a sholáthar a chabhraíonn leis an domhan a dhéanamh ina áit níos fearr.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The Nordic Riding.
It is a vehicle for physical exercise,
which supports mature people in maintaining good condition
and physical independence.
Riding Torqway activates all muscle groups, it doesn’t put strain
on joints, and Torqway exercises are up to 20% more effective
than walking.
Dimensions & Packaging
The weight is going to be less than 40kg
The general dimensions :
height - 1217mm,
width - 654mm,
length - 708mm

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Tags
Torqway Hybrid, Nordic Riding, Physical Exercise Vehicle,
Production Technology
Overall body construction is made by Polyamide 66 in molds technology. Most important parts are reinforcement by aluminum structures. As a propulsion we used compact but high torque engines powered by dedicated power supply designed for Torqway Hybrid purpose only.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge was to create elegant, sporty and yet very functional surface around the given technical package. The idea was to create aesthetically pleasing visual connection between user and the device/vehicle.
Research
The initial research before the first sketched ideas was about the human interaction with the exercise device/vehicle. Although the Torqway is the mechanical device the idea was to provide more of the visual connection with the person riding it. The nature was the great source of those inspirations. In order to give it more upscale feel, I had to look at premium everyday products.
The project was first sketched out using paper and pencil/pens, then digital drawing were applied and in the final stages 3D applications had to be used in order to match the provided engineering package.
The design was later transformed into the full scale mockup painted model (also used later for the marketing purposes - www.torqway.com).
Inspiration
The original idea was created at Polish startup company Torqway . Initialy Torqway created fully working concept of mechanical mobility device. Then there was the idea of combining this innovative muscle powered vehicle with electric power - the Hybrid. I was responsible for designing the external look of the more advanced Torqway Hybrid.
Timeless classic with smooth lines and sophisticated details, premium class products. Natural and organic shapes that create harmony with the user.
Project Duration
Project (the design stage) has started in Fall 2017 and the design/styling has been approved in Spring 2018. The project currently is in the pre-production stage. The project has started in Torun, Poland and design stage was created in Derby, UK .
The Torqway company is located in Torun, Poland.
Operation Flow
User uses arms to drive the vehicle and his heels to turn. Keeping the balance during the ride involves most of the torso muscles.
Patents
Copyrights belong to
Torqway Sp. z o.o. ,
Zbigniew Dubiel/Dubiel Design Ltd, 2019,

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