AirBuddy سطح فراہم کردہ ڈائیو گیئر by Jan Kadlec is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award کانسی انعام in کھیلوں کا سامان، فٹنس اور تفریحی سازوسامان ڈیزائن Competition Category.
کانسیکھیلوں کا سامان· 2021
AirBuddy سطح فراہم کردہ ڈائیو گیئر
by Jan Kadlec
Client: AirBuddy, OXY Pty Ltd
A' Design Award کانسی انعام Winner in کھیلوں کا سامان Category
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The Design
About AirBuddy سطح فراہم کردہ ڈائیو گیئر
دور سے، AirBuddy ایک چھوٹی فلیٹ ایبل کشتی سے مشابہت رکھتا ہے - ایک سمندری مقصد جو مرکزی صارف طبقہ، بوٹیرز کے ساتھ جذباتی تعلق پیدا کرتا ہے۔ سب سے چھوٹی، سب سے ہلکی، اور سب سے زیادہ طاقتور تفریحی SSBA یونٹ بنانے کے وژن کے ساتھ، ڈیزائن فعال ہے اور قدرتی طور پر طبیعیات کے قوانین کا احترام کرتا ہے۔ اس لیے ہوا کا ذخیرہ (فلوٹ) اپنی دیواروں میں ہوا کے دباؤ سے پیدا ہونے والے ہوپ اور طول بلد تناؤ کو تقسیم کرنے کے لیے ٹورائیڈل شکل، دوسری بہترین شکل (کرہ کے بعد) کیوں استعمال کر رہا ہے۔ AirBuddy کا ڈیزائن استعمال میں آسانی، پھر بھی مضبوطی اور تکنیکی مہارت کا اظہار کرتا ہے۔
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award کانسی انعام
AirBuddy سطح فراہم کردہ ڈائیو گیئر A' Design Award کانسی انعام کا فاتح ہے، جو ان ممتاز ڈیزائنز کو دیا جانے والا انتہائی باوقار اعتراف ہے جو تخلیقی صلاحیت، چالاکی اور ذہانت سے پہچانے جاتے ہیں۔ کانسی کے فاتحین نہایت ماہرانہ اور حیرت انگیز طور پر تخلیقی نمونے ہیں جو اپنے ڈیزائنرز کے وسیع تجربے، تخیل اور ذہانت کی تصدیق کرتے ہیں۔ AirBuddy سطح فراہم کردہ ڈائیو گیئر سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ ایک نہایت قدر کی جانے والی، سراہی جانے والی اور عزیز شے ہوگا جو قابل ذکر حد تک پیشہ ورانہ اور جدید ہے۔ A' Design Award کانسی انعام جیتنے والا یہ ڈیزائن فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن اور ٹیکنالوجی میں بہترین طریقوں کو شامل کرتا ہے اور تفصیلات پر توجہ میں ممتاز ہے۔ AirBuddy سطح فراہم کردہ ڈائیو گیئر ضروریات کو خوبصورتی سے پورا کرتا، خواہشات کو چھوتا، جذبات کو مسحور کرتا اور تجسس کو اپیل کرتا ہے۔
Behind the Design
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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.
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