Satellite Kofin Riƙe Zafi by Richie Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe in Kayan Dafa Abinci Competition Category.

Baƙin ƘarfeKayan Dafa Abinci· 2024

Satellite Kofin Riƙe Zafi

by Richie Ma

Client: Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd.

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe Winner in Kayan Dafa Abinci Category

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The Design

About Satellite Kofin Riƙe Zafi

Satellite kofi ne mai riƙe zafi wanda aka ƙirƙira don amfani a cikin motoci. Murfin yana buɗewa da rufewa ta hanyar tsarin jan hankali na maganadiso mai canzawa, don haka ana iya juya kofin ta hanyar agogo ko akasin agogo. Ɗan turawa a hankali yana riƙe da guntun toshe ruwa a cikin yanayin buɗe ko rufe. Ramin fitar da ruwa da ramin shigar da iska suna raba axis ɗaya, don haka sassan biyu suna buɗewa da rufewa tare. An yi murfin da toshe da polypropylene mai daraja ta abinci, kuma an yi kwanon da ƙarfe mai daraja ta abinci wanda ba ya tsatsa. Sauƙin tsarin yana ba direbobi damar amfani da kofin ba tare da kau da kai daga hanya ba.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe

Zanen Satellite Kofin Riƙe Zafi ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe, wata karramawa mai daraja da ake bai wa kyawawan zane-zane waɗanda ke cika buƙatun ƙwararru da masana'antu da ake tsammani daga ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire da aka tsara da kyau. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Baƙin Ƙarfe suna nuna babban ƙwarewa, ƙwarewa ta musamman, fahimtar ƙwararru da ikon ƙirƙira na masu ƙirƙirar su. Ana sa ran zanen Satellite Kofin Riƙe Zafi ya zama ƙirƙira da ake girmamawa sosai, ake sha'awa da ƙauna wacce ke da amfani kuma mai sababbin abubuwa. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe yana haɗa mafi kyawun ayyukan fannin kuma yana da halayen fasaha masu cancanta da ke da alaƙa da sanin yadda da baiwa. Ana girmama zanen Satellite Kofin Riƙe Zafi saboda cikakkiyar kulawarsa kuma an tsara shi don ba da ingantuwar rayuwa da ke taimakawa wajen mai da duniya wuri mafi kyau.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Satellite Cup employs an alternating magnetic attraction system that enables it to open and close freely, regardless of the direction in which it is manipulated. Furthermore, the dual-function water-blocking component is made possible by our design, aligning the water outlet and air inlet on the same axis. When the water-blocking piece is closed, it automatically seals the air inlet, and conversely, when it is opened, the air inlet corresponds by opening. Maintaining the desired open or closed state is effortlessly achieved with just a gentle push.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimension:82*82*133mm;82*82*161mm;
Capacity: 380ml;470ml;
Tags: Vacuum insulated tumbler, Drinkware, Water bottle, Cup, Product design
Production Technology: Lid & Stopper:Food-grade PP; Tumbler:Food-grade Stainless Steel
Design Challenge: Initially, the team attempted to achieve unrestricted rotation using complex structures, but these early attempts resulted in bulky and inflexible designs.
The concept of employing magnetic positioning emerged as an inspiring solution, as it promised a smoother realization of the desired user experience. Nevertheless, the challenge resided in the meticulous concealment of magnets within both the cup lid and water-blocking piece, ensuring they remained isolated from the beverage and eliminating any risk of detachment. Following a series of exhaustive tests and verifications, the decision was made to embrace the formidable method of rotational fusion welding. This method was selected to uphold the concealment and reliability of the magnets.
Research: The data indicates that a significant portion of traffic accidents each year result from driver distraction during driving. Through interviews with numerous experienced drivers, it was discovered that some water cups are challenging to open while driving. Therefore, by simulating the driving process, measuring car cup holders, making subtle angle adjustments, and conducting multiple 3D printing tests, retrieving and placing the cup have become much easier. This allows users to operate the cup even without direct visual contact, thus minimizing driving hazards to the greatest extent.
Inspiration: In the market, car cup holders generally utilize a unidirectional opening structure, which necessitates that users confirm the opening direction while in use. This presents specific safety risks for drivers. Consequently, Objective is to design a cup with a straightforward opening and closing mechanism to diminish driver distraction and the potential for accidents while operating a vehicle.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2022 and finished in March 2023 in Shanghai.
Operation Flow: -By utilizing alternating magnetic attraction, the opening and closing states can be seamlessly switched without any directional limitations. It can be rotated both clockwise and counterclockwise.
-The water-blocking component can function at either end, and when switching states, there is no need to distinguish the direction. Simply give it a gentle flick, and it will reliably maintain the desired open or closed state.
-The water inlet and air vent are designed on the same axis, so when the water-blocking piece is closed, the air vent synchronously closes as well, and vice versa when opened.
Patents: Utility model patent: ZL 202222762628.8
Appearance patent: ZL 202230684959.7
Team Members: Designer: Richie Ma
Jikai Bao
Director: Sharlene Tai
Image Credits: Image #all: Designer MACHUANQI, Rendering, 2022.