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IBL-FT900H Ultra Kućna mašina za fitnes trening by Jichun Du

IBL-FT900H Ultra Kućna mašina za fitnes trening by Jichun Du is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Сребрна награда A' Design Award in Дизајн спортске опреме, фитнес и рекреативне опреме Competition Category.


СребрнаСпортска опрема· 2024

IBL-FT900H Ultra Kućna mašina za fitnes trening

by Jichun Du

Client: Imbell

Сребрна награда A' Design Award Winner in Спортска опрема Category

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The Design

About IBL-FT900H Ultra Kućna mašina za fitnes trening

IBL-FT900H Ultra je kućna mašina za fitnes trening koja kombinuje Smit stanicu za dizanje tegova sa trenažerom sa zamajcem. Prebacivanje između dva režima treninga je besprekorno. Poluautomatska Smit funkcija radi bez odvojivih tegova za šipku i omogućava promenu opterećenja u preciznim koracima od 2,5 kilograma. Smit šipka trenutno otpušta napetost radi dodatne bezbednosti. Početni položaj može se podesiti pri nultom opterećenju radi tačnog pozicioniranja. Podržano je četrdeset osnovnih trenažnih pokreta. Vrata sa ogledalom omogućavaju korisniku da posmatra svaki pokret.

The Recognition

About the Сребрна награда A' Design Award

IBL-FT900H Ultra Kućna mašina za fitnes trening је добитник Сребрне награде A' Design Award, изузетно престижног признања које се додељује врхунским, предивним и импресивним дизајнима. Добитници Сребрне награде неизмерно су бриљантна и изузетно креативна дела која илуструју изузетну стручност, таленат и оштроумност својих дизајнера. Очекује се да IBL-FT900H Ultra Kućna mašina za fitnes trening буде дивно, узорно дело, запажено професионално и дубоко иновативно. Овај дизајн награђен Сребрном наградом A' Design Award веома је запажен, дивљен изум који користи и помера границе уметности, науке, дизајна и технологије. IBL-FT900H Ultra Kućna mašina za fitnes trening је творевина којој многи завиде, која буди жеље, доноси позитивна осећања и изазива чуђење и дивљење.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Semi-automatic barbell-free smith weightlifting function, with seamless switching between flywheel and smith weightlifting functions
Smith weightlifting allows precise increments of 2.5kg, revolutionizing the manual weight plate addition method
Instant tension release in the smith bar for enhanced safety.Adjustable training starting position at 0 weight for more accurate positioning
40 fundamental training movements.
Mirror door design for convenient user observation of movements
paid rack
Dimensions & Packaging
assembly size:1320mm×1560mm×2180mm
Product weight:410.4kg
Plywood box size:
box1of2 : 2240mm×760mm×430mm (N.W.:240.4KGS G.W.:275KGS) box2of2 : 690mm×510mm×210mm(N.W.:170KGS G.W.:182KGS)
Tags
IMBELL;ALL-IN-ONE;IBL-FT900H-ULTRA;power rack and functional trainer;home fitness;Ergonomic design;Multifunction;made in China;high sales volume;smith machine
Production Technology
Production process: pipe cutting, pipe bending, stamping, welding, spraying, pre-assembly, packing
Production equipment: flat laser cutting, CNC laser pipe cutting machine, welding robot, CNC pipe bending machine, punch, intelligent spraying equipment and production line, assembly production line, packing production line.
Product materials: carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, nylon, rubber, PE plastic, foam, PU leather
The product has been mass-produced: 1000 units/year
Design Challenge
The most challenging part is to implement the semi-automatic Smith weightlifting function while ensuring that it does not interfere with the flywheel function. The problems to be addressed include the free vertical sliding of the Smith bar relative to the flywheel position, cable redirection issue, angle and dimensions for the semi-automatic disengagement and re-engagement of the Smith hooks, tolerances of the detailed structure, and the convenience of customer installation for this structure.
Research
Research Objective: To integrate strength training functionalities and optimize product usability.
Research Method: Competitive analysis.
Data Collection: Books, customers, online sources.
Research Tools: Fitness coach evaluations, online resources, human-machine testing instruments.
Participants: Fitness professionals, university teachers and students, internal personnel from the company, personnel from third-party testing organizations.
Experimental Results: ISO-EN20957 testing report.
Research Outcome: The product has gained significant attention in the market and achieved excellent sales performance.
Inspiration
In 2022, the world will enter the post-epidemic era, and people will experience irrational fitness consumption. People are more eager for safer, professional, delicate and considerate home fitness comprehensive training equipment. In order to solve the problem of home fitness, we have developed a safety device that integrates beauty and safety. It can release force instantly and provide personal trainer-level training guarantee.
Project Duration
The project started in Qingdao, China in March 2022 and was finally designed by January 2023.
Operation Flow
During the project initiation phase, market research and analysis of product trends were conducted to plan the product positioning. In the design phase, industrial designers worked on the appearance, performance, and materials of the fitness equipment. Engineers then translated the external design into the product's structure, considering principles of ergonomics and kinematics to ensure a comfortable exercise experience for users of all types. In the testing phase, engineers rigorously tested the equipment's performance, inviting professionals to provide feedback for further improvement. Finally, the equipment underwent EN957 testing conducted by an internationally recognized authority. In the manufacturing phase, process designers created tooling fixtures, and skilled workers utilized advanced techniques to transform the design blueprints into tangible products, maintaining strict quality control at every step. Through this meticulous production process, the fitness equipment was born, destined to accompany consumers worldwide during their intense workout sessions, aiding them in achieving their desired physique and becoming a better version of themselves.
Patents
1. Invention patent: Comprehensive fitness training equipment that can be used in many ways, patent number ZL202220945209.x (authorized)
2. PCT International Invention: PCT/CN2023/089486, US invention: Application number 18286789 (acceptable)
3. Practical new type: Grab a stable multi -functional comprehensive training equipment, patent number ZL 202222078405.x (authorized)
4. Practical new type: Multi -functional comprehensive training device Gao La Annex, patent number ZL202320584410.x (authorized)
5. Practical new type: fast molding cover, patent number ZL202321028772.7 (authorized)
6. Practical new type: three -dimensional change towards circulating steel cable mechanism and a dragon gate framework with three -dimensional transformation to circulating steel cable mechanism,
ZL202020514942.2 (authorized)
7. Practical new type: fine -tuning device with pulley steel cables for fitness equipment, patent number ZL202320517318.1 (authorized)
8. Appearance patent: Multi -functional comprehensive trainer (Smith), patent number ZL202030059543.7 (authorized)
Team Members
Jichun Du
Tengqin Xiao
Guangtao Li
Yan Gao
Xueyuan Wang
Haotian Xie
Image Credits
Image# 1: Industrial Designer, Xueyuan Wang,IBL-FT900H ULTRA,Qingdao Imbell Sporting goods Co., Ltd., 2023.
Image# 2: Industrial Designer, Xueyuan Wang,IBL-FT900H ULTRA,Qingdao Imbell Sporting goods Co., Ltd., 2023.
Image# 3: Industrial Designer, Xueyuan Wang,IBL-FT900H ULTRA,Qingdao Imbell Sporting goods Co., Ltd., 2023.
Image# 4: Industrial Designer, Xueyuan Wang,IBL-FT900H ULTRA,Qingdao Imbell Sporting goods Co., Ltd., 2023.
Image# 5: Industrial Designer, Xueyuan Wang,IBL-FT900H ULTRA,Qingdao Imbell Sporting goods Co., Ltd., 2023.

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