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Moccle Велосипеди Чубин by Masateru Yasuda

Moccle Велосипеди Чубин by Masateru Yasuda is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Ҷоизаи тиллоии A' Design Award in Дизайни дучарха Competition Category.


ТиллоДучарха· 2023

Moccle Велосипеди Чубин

by Masateru Yasuda

Client: Atelier Kinopio

Ҷоизаи тиллоии A' Design Award Winner in Дучарха Category

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The Design

About Moccle Велосипеди Чубин

Moccle ба муқовимат ба заминҷунбии хонаҳои чӯбини анъанавии Ҷопон таваҷҷӯҳ зоҳир намуда, чӯбро ҳамчун маводи асосӣ истифода мебарад. Маводи гибридии омехтаи ҳезум ва нахи карбон барои мувозинати чандирӣ ва қувват истифода мешавад. Бо кам кардани функсияҳо ва инкишоф додани бароҳатӣ ва фароғат, на суръат, Moccle на танҳо як асбоби ҳаракат, балки як қисми дохилии он аст, ки онро дар меҳмонхона намоиш додан мумкин аст.

The Recognition

About the Ҷоизаи тиллоии A' Design Award

Moccle Велосипеди Чубин ғолиби Ҷоизаи тиллоии A' Design Award аст, ки эътирофи бениҳоят обрӯманд буда, ба тарҳҳои дараҷаи аввал, аҷоиб ва барҷаста дода мешавад. Ғолибони тилло офаридаҳои бағоят навоварона, дурандешона ва ҷилваноки дурахшонанд, ки нубуғ, хирад ва маҳорати тарроҳони худро инъикос мекунанд. Интизор меравад, ки Moccle Велосипеди Чубин ихтирои хеле ситоишшуда, роҳбаладгузор ва ёдгорӣ бошад, ки арзиши бесобиқа меорад. Ин тарҳи ғолиби Ҷоизаи тиллоии A' Design Award лоиҳаи тамошобоб ва мӯҳтарам аст, ки хеле судманд аст ва ҳудуди санъат, илм, тарроҳӣ ва технологияро пеш мебарад. Moccle Велосипеди Чубин эҳсосоти шадиди хоҳишро ба вуҷуд меорад, шӯру шавқро бедор мекунад, эҷодкориро рағбат мебахшад ва моро мафтун месозад.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
While most high-quality bicycles are developed with speed as the main focus, we made full use of that technology to create a fun bicycle. Focusing on wood, which is a carbon fiber derived from nature, we aimed to develop a comfortable bicycle that takes advantage of its vibration damping and flexibility. High quality and simple functions for everyone, we designed a bicycle that can be displayed in the living room.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 1740mm x Depth 530mm x Height 970mm
Tags
wooden bicycle, moccle, atelier kinopio
Production Technology
In order to make use of the flexibility of wood, the structure of the frame was designed with a large two-piece structure to avoid cutting of the wood fibers as much as possible. Furthermore, eliminating large changes in the cross-sectional area shape, a smooth and beautiful shape was derived. Wood sheets with carbon fiber is laminated to control shrinkage and cracking due to aging of the wood and improve safety. In addition, it makes balance of flexibility and strength.
Design Challenge
The wisdom of our predecessors is packed into manufacturing. When you study traditional methods, you will find that necessity and coincidence are mixed. That they have been selected according to the times and have reached the present. Bicycles are the easiest and most energy efficient means of transportation that mankind has ever owned. What can we do by using modern technology into traditional manufacturing methods?
1.Traditional Italian bicycle manufacturing + approach of Toyota car manufacturing
2.Composite materials using wood + carbon fiber
3.Traditional metal casting + 3D printing, etc

Think Old+New Hybrid possibilities
Research
A bicycle is a tool that uses human power as a propulsive force. Vibration makes power loss, frame strength transmits driving force. The frame was designed to balance the two contradicting flexibility and strength. For reduce the vibration from the road surface, we examined the route of the vibration and challenged to create a mechanism never before. In general frames are fixed the seat tube to upper members, we invented a free joint using a sliding-bush to the part. Vibration generated from the wheel is not transmitted upward. As the main material, we developed a hybrid material that can easily balance flexibility and strength, and incorporated a structure that absorbs vibrations by bending the entire frame like a bow when weight comes on saddle.
Inspiration
Traditional Japanese wooden buildings that take advantage of the flexibility of wood are strong against earthquakes. And the flexibility of wood and uneven fibers also provide excellent vibration absorption. I wondered if I could make a bicycle that takes advantage of the characteristics of this wood.
Project Duration
The project started in 1999 and the 1st wooden bicycle was made in Osaka, Japan. The 2nd model was made in Nagano and named Moccle in 2012. The 3rd model wooden bicycle started production in 2019, and was exhibited in NAHBS in CA,USA in March, Wood Collection Show in Tokyo in January 2023.
Operation Flow
Moccle is a bicycle that you can easily ride in casual
clothes. A simple design that anyone can ride without a
complicated transmission. Just pedaling with your usual
sneakers, you can spend a relax time at your favorite cafe.
When get home, Moccle's storage space is not a back of a garage with a big flip-up door. By a special display stand, the storage space can be expanded to a living room, and the Moccle becomes a part of your interior.

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