AirBuddy Overflatelevert Dykkeutstyr av Jan Kadlec

Designet AirBuddy Overflatelevert Dykkeutstyr av Jan Kadlec er en høyt ansett vinner av den svært prestisjetunge 2021 A' Design Award i Bronse i konkurransekategorien Design av Sportsutstyr, Treningsutstyr og Fritidsutstyr.

BronseSportsutstyr· 2021

AirBuddy Overflatelevert Dykkeutstyr

av Jan Kadlec

Klient: AirBuddy, OXY Pty Ltd

Vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse i kategorien Sportsutstyr

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Om AirBuddy Overflatelevert Dykkeutstyr

På avstand ligner AirBuddy en miniatyr gummibåt – et marint motiv som skaper følelsesmessig forbindelse med hovedkundesegmentet, båtfolket. Med visjonen om å lage den minste, letteste og kraftigste rekreasjons-SSBA-enheten, er designet funksjonelt og respekterer naturligvis fysikkens lover. Derfor bruker luftreservoaret (flåten) toroidform, den nest beste formen (etter kule) for å fordele bøylen og lengdespenningen som skapes av lufttrykket i veggene. AirBuddys design formidler brukervennlighet, men likevel robusthet og teknologisk fortreffelighet.

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Om A' Design Award i Bronse

AirBuddy Overflatelevert Dykkeutstyr er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. AirBuddy Overflatelevert Dykkeutstyr forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. AirBuddy Overflatelevert Dykkeutstyr tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

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Unike Egenskaper: 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).
Dimensjoner og Emballasje: 533 x 397 x 540 mm
(300mm excl. the dive flag)
Stikkord: 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
Produksjonsteknologi: 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.
Designutfordring: 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.
Forskning: 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.
Inspirasjon: 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.
Prosjektvarighet: 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.
Driftsflyt: 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.