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Satellite Kubek termiczny by Richie Ma

Satellite Kubek termiczny by Richie Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Żelazna Nagroda A' Design Award in Naczynia Kuchenne Competition Category.


ŻelaznaNaczynia Kuchenne· 2024

Satellite Kubek termiczny

by Richie Ma

Client: Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd.

Żelazna Nagroda A' Design Award Winner in Naczynia Kuchenne Category

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The Design

About Satellite Kubek termiczny

Satellite to izolowany kubek termiczny zaprojektowany do użytku w pojazdach. Pokrywka otwiera się i zamyka dzięki naprzemiennemu systemowi przyciągania magnetycznego, dzięki czemu kubek można obracać zgodnie lub przeciwnie do ruchu wskazówek zegara. Delikatne dociśnięcie utrzymuje element blokujący wodę w pozycji otwartej lub zamkniętej. Wylot wody i wlot powietrza znajdują się na wspólnej osi, dzięki czemu obie części otwierają się i zamykają jednocześnie. Pokrywka i zatyczka wykonane są z polipropylenu spożywczego, natomiast kubek wykonany jest ze stali nierdzewnej klasy spożywczej. Prosty mechanizm pozwala kierowcom korzystać z kubka bez odrywania wzroku od drogi.

The Recognition

About the Żelazna Nagroda A' Design Award

Satellite Kubek termiczny to laureat Żelaznej Nagrody A' Design Award, prestiżowego wyróżnienia przyznawanego dobrym projektom, które spełniają zawodowe i przemysłowe wymagania oczekiwane od dobrze zaprojektowanych dzieł. Laureaci Żelaznej Nagrody wykazują wielką biegłość, wysoką specjalizację, fachowe zrozumienie i zdolności twórcze ich autorów. Satellite Kubek termiczny ma być wysoko cenionym, podziwianym i drogim sercu dziełem, które jest praktyczne i innowacyjne. Ten projekt nagrodzony Żelazną Nagrodą A' Design Award integruje najlepsze praktyki branżowe i ma kompetentne cechy techniczne powiązane z wiedzą fachową i talentem. Dzięki starannemu wykonaniu Satellite Kubek termiczny cieszy się szacunkiem, a jego zadaniem jest zapewnianie poprawy jakości życia, która pomaga uczynić świat lepszym miejscem.

Behind the Design

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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.

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