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AirBuddy Жер Үстүндөгү Сууга Түшүүчү Шаймандар by Jan Kadlec

AirBuddy Жер Үстүндөгү Сууга Түшүүчү Шаймандар by Jan Kadlec is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Коло байгеси in Спорт Товарлары, Фитнес жана Эс алуу Жабдуулары Дизайны Competition Category.


КолоСпорт Товарлары· 2021

AirBuddy Жер Үстүндөгү Сууга Түшүүчү Шаймандар

by Jan Kadlec

Client: AirBuddy, OXY Pty Ltd

A' Design Award Коло байгеси Winner in Спорт Товарлары Category

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The Design

About AirBuddy Жер Үстүндөгү Сууга Түшүүчү Шаймандар

Алыстан караганда, AirBuddy миниатюралык үйлүлүүчү кайыкты элестетет - деңиз мотиви, негизги кардар сегменти, кайыкчылар менен эмоционалдык байланышты түзөт. Эң кичинекей, эң жеңил жана эң күчтүү эс алуучу SSBA бирдигин түзүү максаты менен дизайн функционалдык жана табигый түрдө физика мыйзамдарын сыйлайт. Демек, аба резервуары (сүзгүч) дубалдарындагы аба басымы менен түзүлгөн обручту жана узунунан кеткен стрессти бөлүштүрүү үчүн эң жакшы экинчи форма (шардан кийин) болгон тороиддик форманы колдонуп жатат. AirBuddy'дин дизайны колдонуунун оңойлугун, бирок бышыктыгын жана технологиялык мыктылыгын билдирет.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Коло байгеси

AirBuddy Жер Үстүндөгү Сууга Түшүүчү Шаймандар – A' Design Award Коло байгесинин жеңүүчүсү, чыгармачылыгы, тапкычтыгы жана зээндүүлүгү менен айырмаланган сонун дизайндарга берилген жогорку бедели бар таануу. Коло жеңүүчүлөр – жетиштүү чеберчиликтүү жана таасирдүү чыгармачыл туундулар, алар авторлорунун бай тажрыйбасын, элестетүүсүн жана тапкычтыгын ырастайт. AirBuddy Жер Үстүндөгү Сууга Түшүүчү Шаймандар жогору бааланган, суктанууга жана сүйүүгө татыган буюм, өзгөчө кесипкөй жана жаңычыл болот деп күтүлөт. Бул Коло байгени жеңген дизайн искусство, илим, дизайн жана технологиядагы мыкты практиканы камтыйт жана майда-чүйдөсүнө көңүл бургандыгы менен мыкты. AirBuddy Жер Үстүндөгү Сууга Түшүүчү Шаймандар муктаждыкты сонун канааттандырат, каалоого тийет, сезимдерди арбайт жана кызыгууну козгойт.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
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).
Dimensions & Packaging
533 x 397 x 540 mm
(300mm excl. the dive flag)
Tags
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
Production Technology
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.
Design Challenge
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.
Research
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.
Inspiration
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.
Project Duration
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.
Operation Flow
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.

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