Swytch Technology Ltd 嘅作品 Swytch 電動單車改裝套件

由設計師 Swytch Technology Ltd 創作嘅 Swytch 電動單車改裝套件係備受推崇嘅 2023 A' Design Award 鐵獎得獎作品，獲獎類別為車輛、出行及交通運輸設計。

鐵車輛· 2023

Swytch 電動單車改裝套件

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關於 Swytch 電動單車改裝套件

Swytch係一套可以將普通單車改裝成電動單車嘅套件。呢套套件包括一個前輪馬達、一個踏板感應器、一個車把座架，仲有一個袋裝大細嘅電池，名叫Power Pack，體積同大型智能電話差唔多。呢個系統屬於踏板輔助式，即係話踩踏板嘅時候先會提供動力。套件提供兩款Power Pack，續航力分別為15公里同30公里。安裝過程唔需要任何技術經驗。呢套套件令現有單車可以繼續使用而唔使更換，從而減少浪費。

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關於A' Design Award 鐵獎

Swytch 電動單車改裝套件是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Swytch 電動單車改裝套件將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Swytch 電動單車改裝套件因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

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獨特屬性: The Swytch eBike conversion kit features a pocket-sized battery (the Power Pack) which is similar in size to a large smartphone. The Swytch Kit enables customers to upcycle their existing bike, making it electric and reducing waste. Electric assist unlocks extra range and provides convenience to traveling which allows people to use their bicycle as a primary mode of transport. Anyone can turn any bike electric with the Swytch Kit, no matter their technical experience.
尺寸同包裝: The powerful hub motor provides 250W of power. There are two Power Packs available with a range of 15km (Air) or 30km (Max). The Air Power Pack weighs as little as 700g while the Max Power Pack is only 1100g. The Air can be recharged in around 1 hour, the Max takes around 2.5 hours. The Air Power Pack's dimensions are 212mm X 100mm X 25mm. The Max Power Pack's dimensions are 228mm X 100mm X 35.5mm. Both Power Packs are available in multiple different colourways.
標籤: ebike, bike, bicycle, electric bike, electric bicycle, light electric vehicle, electric vehicle
生產技術: A regular bicycle produces emissions of over 200kg of co2 during the manufacturing process, and larger, heavier electric bicycles are almost twice as pollutive. A Swytch Kit takes just 50kg of co2 to manufacture, meaning that the environmental impact is eight times lower compared to most complete electric bicycles.
設計挑戰: There are two Power Packs available with either 15km (Air) or 30km (Max) range. The width and length of the two Power Packs are different, however their heights are identical to ensure that the handlebar battery mount fits both and they are interchangeable. The packs contain different cell types with different outer dimensions. The challenge was to find a design language which can be scaled in any dimension to account for the differences in the cell sizes, without disrupting the overall aesthetics. Applying a subtle pattern on the sides of the Power Packs created a uniform design language which tied together the product series, despite the slight difference in shape and size.
研究: During the development of the Swytch Kit, the design team conducted extensive user research to explore how the users would assemble the Kit onto a bike, and how they would interact with the product. As the Swytch Kit is installed onto their existing bike by the customers, the design team conducted three different types of user testing. The first test was without any guidelines, to see how the users fit the fully disassembled kit onto the bike, without any instructions. The second test included a partially fitted kit. During the third round of tests, the users received a one-page instruction manual. All tests were recorded and summarized. The design team made changes to the design based on these results, including making the handlebar battery mount more user-friendly through interaction and mechanism improvements. Once these changes had been made, the user testing was continued to ensure that the design team was able to receive immediate feedback.
靈感: At Swytch, we are changing the way people move. We fundamentally believe that sustainable transport should not cost the Earth, so we have made it our mission to make electric transport accessible to everybody.
Swytch believes that eBikes should be lightweight, affordable and work like a regular bike, whilst having electric functionality. Studies show (and our customers tell us) that people with eBikes cycle considerably more than the average regular bicycle owner, increasing exercise rates and improving health. The Swytch Kit allows anyone to upcycle any bike, turning it into a powerful electric bike for use on all terrains and in any weather.
項目時長: The project started in 2020 and ended in 2022. The design team was based in Swytch's London headquarters during the development.
操作流程: The Swytch Kit is pedal-assist, meaning that it provides power as you pedal. The pedal sensor (placed next to the bike’s cranks) detects when you are pedalling, and the motor controller (contained inside the handlebar battery mount) draws power from the pocket-sized Power Pack and powers the 250W front motor wheel. So, how do you Swytch your bike?
First, simply swap in the front motor wheel (built to fit your bike, and included in the Swytch Kit). Next, attach the pedal sensor and the handlebar battery mount, and finally clip on your Power Pack. That is it - your bike has been Swytched electric and will now give you 250W power for up to 30km. Once fitted, to get started simply clip in the Power Pack and start pedalling - the system detects your cadence and sends power to the front wheel, boosting your ride.
團隊成員: Murray Allen
Lee Beale
James Cromarty
Louis de la Croix
Andy Durnan
Rebecca Fairchild
Helen Inman
Max Keizer
Dmitro Khroma
Oliver Montague
Delia Parrinello
Iola Ryland
Alex Salmon
Sohail Shahzad
Joshua Stone
Grace Tribe
Tamas Turi
圖片來源: Ardeshir Abdolrahimi