AirBuddy Umphezulu Obonelelwe Ngezixhobo Zokuntywila ngu-Jan Kadlec

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-AirBuddy Umphezulu Obonelelwe Ngezixhobo Zokuntywila olwenziwe ngu-Jan Kadlec ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2021 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweeMpahla zeMidlalo, iFitinesi kunye neZixhobo zokuZonwabisa.

IbhronziIimpahla zeMidlalo· 2021

AirBuddy Umphezulu Obonelelwe Ngezixhobo Zokuntywila

ngu Jan Kadlec

Umxhasi: AirBuddy, OXY Pty Ltd

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Iimpahla zeMidlalo

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Uyilo

Malunga ne-AirBuddy Umphezulu Obonelelwe Ngezixhobo Zokuntywila

Ukusuka kude, i-AirBuddy ifana nesikhephe esincinci esine-inflatable- injongo yaselwandle eyenza unxibelelwano lweemvakalelo nelona candelo liphambili labathengi, abakhweli. Ngombono wokudala eyona yunithi incinci, ikhaphukhaphu, kunye neyona inamandla ye-SSBA yokuzonwabisa, uyilo luyasebenza kwaye luyayihlonipha ngokwendalo imithetho yefiziksi. Yiyo loo nto i-air reservoir (i-float) isebenzisa imilo ye-toroidal, imilo yesibini-engcono (emva kwe-sphere) ukusabalalisa i-hoop kunye noxinzelelo lwe-longitudinal oludalwe luxinzelelo lomoya kwiindonga zayo. Uyilo lwe-AirBuddy luhambisa ngokulula ukusetyenziswa, kodwa ukomelela kunye nokugqwesa kwetekhnoloji.

Ukuqatshelwa

Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

AirBuddy Umphezulu Obonelelwe Ngezixhobo Zokuntywila ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. AirBuddy Umphezulu Obonelelwe Ngezixhobo Zokuntywila iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. AirBuddy Umphezulu Obonelelwe Ngezixhobo Zokuntywila iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.

Iimpawu Ezizodwa: 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).
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: 533 x 397 x 540 mm
(300mm excl. the dive flag)
Iithegi: 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
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: 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.
Umngeni Woyilo: 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.
Uphando: 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.
Inkuthazo: 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.
Ubude Beprojekthi: 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.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: 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.