AirBuddy Qalabka Quusitaanka Ee Dusha Sare Laga Keenay by Jan Kadlec

AirBuddy Qalabka Quusitaanka Ee Dusha Sare Laga Keenay by Jan Kadlec is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Alaabta Isboortiga, Jimicsiga iyo Qalabka Madadaalada Competition Category.

NaxaasAlaabta Isboortiga· 2021

AirBuddy Qalabka Quusitaanka Ee Dusha Sare Laga Keenay

by Jan Kadlec

Client: AirBuddy, OXY Pty Ltd

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Alaabta Isboortiga Category

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The Design

About AirBuddy Qalabka Quusitaanka Ee Dusha Sare Laga Keenay

Meel fog laga soo bilaabo, AirBuddy waxay u egtahay doon yar oo la buufin karo - ujeedo badeed oo abuura xiriir shucuureed oo lala yeesho qaybta macaamiisha ugu weyn, doomaha. Iyada oo leh aragtida lagu abuurayo cutubka SSBA kan ugu yar, ugu fudud, uguna xoogga badan, naqshaddu waa shaqaynaysa oo si dabiici ah u ixtiraamaysa sharciyada fiisigiska. Sidaa darteed sababta kaydka hawadu (sabayn) ay u isticmaalayso qaabka toroidal, qaabka labaad ee ugu fiican (kadib goob) si ay u qaybiso xuubka iyo diiqada dhererka ee ay abuurtay cadaadiska hawada ee derbiyadeeda. Naqshadaynta AirBuddy's waxay gudbisaa sahlan isticmaalka, haddana adkaanta iyo heerka sare ee tignoolajiyada.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

AirBuddy Qalabka Quusitaanka Ee Dusha Sare Laga Keenay waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. AirBuddy Qalabka Quusitaanka Ee Dusha Sare Laga Keenay waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. AirBuddy Qalabka Quusitaanka Ee Dusha Sare Laga Keenay si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

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.