Dualcon Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ohun Elo Iranlọwọ Kiri by Chi En Kuo

Dualcon Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ohun Elo Iranlọwọ Kiri by Chi En Kuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ọkọ̀, Ìrìnnà àti Gbígbé Competition Category.

IrinỌkọ̀· 2025

Dualcon Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ohun Elo Iranlọwọ Kiri

by Chi En Kuo

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award Winner in Ọkọ̀ Category

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The Design

About Dualcon Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ohun Elo Iranlọwọ Kiri

Ọrọ Iwe: Dualcon jẹ ohun elo kiri kan tí ó so afárá-ìrìn-ìrìn (walker) pọ̀ mọ́ ẹlẹ́rọ̀-kẹ̀kẹ́ oníná mọ́tò (electric scooter) tí ó ń ṣe ìrànlọ́wọ́. Afárá-ìrìn-ìrìn náà ń ṣe ìrànlọ́wọ́ fún ìrìn kúkúrú, nígbà tí ipò àkópọ̀ méjèèjì náà wúlò fún ìrìn gígùn bíi rírajà tàbí kíkiri àdúgbò. Ojú ìsopọ̀ mẹ́ta ni ó so àwọn ẹ̀yà méjèèjì pọ̀: pin títì, ìdimọ́ tí a lè yíyí padà, àti ìdí ìdìmọ́ tí ó dàbí ohun tí a ń lò láti so àwọn kẹ̀kẹ́ ọkọ̀ ojú irin pọ̀. Bọ́tìnnì kan tí a lè yí ní ẹ̀gbẹ́ ń gbé pédálì lọ láti parí tàbí tú ìsopọ̀ náà kúrò. Ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ohun èlò ìrànlọ́wọ́ ni ó máa ń dára fún ipò kan ṣoṣo, ṣùgbọ́n Dualcon ń fún àwọn olùlò láàyè láti yí ipò padà pẹ̀lú ìgbésẹ̀ díẹ̀ tí ó rọrùn.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award

Dualcon Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ohun Elo Iranlọwọ Kiri jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Dualcon Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ohun Elo Iranlọwọ Kiri yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Dualcon Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ohun Elo Iranlọwọ Kiri nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Dualcon is a versatile mobility device that combines a walker (for independent movement) and an electric-assisted scooter. It simplifies operation while allowing users to switch modes based on different situations, ensuring effortless independence and enhancing daily mobility, comfort, and convenience.
Dimensions & Packaging: overall length: 1155mm width: 670mm height: 980mm
walker length: 690mm width: 670mm height: 980mm
Production Technology: To ensure a more stable connection between the front (walker) and the rear (electric mobility scooter), three fixed positioning points are used to secure both ends. These include a pin with a screw structure, a clamp that secures the walker by adjusting up and down, and a latch similar to a train coupler that connects the front and rear ends. Users can switch modes as needed through a few simple steps or with electronic assistance.
Inspiration: Although traditional assistive devices have their functions, they often lack flexibility and adaptability when used in different scenarios. Many of these devices are designed for specific conditions, making it difficult for users to transition smoothly between different environments or activities. As a result, they may not effectively address the diverse mobility challenges faced by individuals in their daily lives.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2024 and finished in January 2025 ,the project implemented in Shih Chien University.
Operation Flow: When users need to combine the walker with the mobility scooter, they first align the walker with the scooter’s designated track and slide it into position. Then, by rotating the locking pin, they secure the front and rear sections, preventing any shaking or detachment during use. Finally, pressing the slide button activates the pedal mechanism, fully connecting the walker and scooter, ensuring that the user’s feet remain stable. Once these steps are completed, the user can drive the mobility scooter, making it suitable for long-distance travel, such as shopping, strolling, or moving around a community.

If the user want to switch back to walker mode, they can easily follow the separation process. First, they hold the lock key and rotate the pin to release the walker’s fixation. Then, pressing the slide button moves the pedal backward, creating the necessary space for detachment. Finally, the user stands in the space created by the retracted pedal and pushes the walker forward to separate it from the scooter. This allows the user to utilize the walker independently for short-distance walking without relying on the scooter, enhancing flexibility.

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