Satellite रोधित पानपात्रम् by Richie Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारः in पाकपात्र, भोजनपात्र, पानपात्र एवं पाकसाधन अभिकल्पना Competition Category.

लौहम्पाकपात्रम्· 2024

Satellite रोधित पानपात्रम्

by Richie Ma

Client: Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd.

A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारः Winner in पाकपात्रम् Category

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The Design

About Satellite रोधित पानपात्रम्

उपग्रहः (Satellite) इति यानेषु उपयोगाय निर्मितं रोधितं पानपात्रं वर्तते। ढक्कनं परिवर्तनशील-चुम्बकीय-आकर्षण-प्रणाल्या उद्घाट्यते संवृणोति च, अतः पात्रं दक्षिणावर्तं वामावर्तं वा भ्रमयितुं शक्यते। मृदुना धक्कया जलावरोधकं खण्डं उद्घाटित-स्थितौ संवृत-स्थितौ वा स्थिरीभवति। जलनिर्गमद्वारं वायुप्रवेशद्वारं च एकम् अक्षं सहभजतः, अतः उभौ भागौ युगपत् उद्घाट्येते संवृणुतश्च। ढक्कनं रोधकं च खाद्य-श्रेणी-पॉलीप्रोपिलीन-द्रव्येण निर्मिते स्तः, पात्रं च खाद्य-श्रेणी-स्टेनलेस-स्टील-द्रव्येण निर्मितम् अस्ति। सरलं यन्त्रं चालकान् मार्गात् दृष्टिम् अपसार्य विना पात्रस्य उपयोगं कर्तुं समर्थं करोति।

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारः

Satellite रोधित पानपात्रम् A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारस्य विजेता अस्ति; इदं प्रतिष्ठितं मान्यताप्रदानं तेभ्य उत्तमेभ्योऽभिकल्पेभ्यो दीयते ये सुनिर्मितेभ्यः सृष्टिभ्योऽपेक्षिताः व्यावसायिकीः औद्योगिकीश्चावश्यकताः पूरयन्ति। लौहविजेतारः स्वनिर्मातॄणां महत् कौशलम्, उच्चां विशेषज्ञताम्, विशेषज्ञोचितां बोधशक्तिं सृजनसामर्थ्यं च प्रदर्शयन्ति। Satellite रोधित पानपात्रम् अत्यन्तं मूल्यवती प्रशंसिता प्रिया च सृष्टिर्व्यावहारिका नवोन्मेषयुक्ता च भविष्यतीति प्रत्याशा क्रियते। A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारं जितवद् एतद् अभिकल्पकार्यम् उद्योगस्य श्रेष्ठतमाः पद्धतीः समन्वयति ज्ञानेन प्रतिभया च संयुक्तानि सक्षमप्राविधिकलक्षणानि च धारयति। Satellite रोधित पानपात्रम् स्वसूक्ष्मसमीक्षायाः कारणाद् आद्रियते जीवनस्तरसुधारम् अर्पयितुं च निर्मितम् अस्ति, यद् विश्वम् उत्तमतरं स्थानं कर्तुं साहाय्यं करोति।

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.