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Torqway Hybrid Líkamsræktar Ökutæki by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Líkamsræktar Ökutæki by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award í járni in Hönnun íþróttavara, líkamsræktarbúnaðar og tómstundatækja Competition Category.


JárnÍþróttavörur· 2019

Torqway Hybrid Líkamsræktar Ökutæki

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

A' Design Award í járni Winner in Íþróttavörur Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Líkamsræktar Ökutæki

Norræna reiðtækið. Þetta er nýstárlegt virkni tæki til líkamsræktar, sem styður þroskað fólk við að viðhalda góðu ástandi og líkamlegu sjálfstæði. Riding Torqway virkjar alla vöðvahópa, það leggur ekki á liðina og æfingar hans eru allt að 20% árangursríkari en gangandi. Torqway er mjög öruggur og stöðugur vegna lítillar þungamiðju með rafhlöður sem staðsettar eru í gólfinu. Með því að útfæra háþróaða tvinnbíltækni er það auðvelt og þægilegt að sigla um Torqway. Ökutækið tengist forritinu til að uppfæra virkni mælingar.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award í járni

Torqway Hybrid Líkamsræktar Ökutæki vann A' Design Award í járni, virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er góðum hönnunarverkum sem uppfylla þær faglegu og iðnaðarlegu kröfur sem gerðar eru til vel hannaðra sköpunarverka. Sigurvegarar í járni sýna mikla færni, mikla sérhæfingu, sérfræðiskilning og skapandi getu höfunda sinna. Þess er vænst að Torqway Hybrid Líkamsræktar Ökutæki sé mjög metið, dáð og elskað sköpunarverk sem er hagnýtt og nýstárlegt. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í járni sameinar bestu starfsvenjur greinarinnar og hefur hæfa tæknilega eiginleika tengda þekkingu og hæfileikum. Torqway Hybrid Líkamsræktar Ökutæki er virt fyrir nákvæmni sína og er hannað til að veita lífsgæðabætur sem hjálpa til við að gera heiminn að betri stað.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

please see the attachment
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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