Remigo One 電動舷外引擎 by Remigo Electric Outboards is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 工程設計 Competition Category.
銀工程· 2024
Remigo One 電動舷外引擎
A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 工程 Category
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The Design
About Remigo One 電動舷外引擎
RemigoOne是首款形如舵板的全面整合式電動舷外引擎。透過讓船民、水手及愛好者參與開發過程,團隊獲得寶貴的見解,將船艇操作重新設計為簡單且零煩惱的體驗,即使毫無航海知識的人士亦能輕鬆使用。它是同級最輕的產品,核心部件密封於IP67防水外殼內,幾乎毋須維修保養。多功能且強勁,能推動任何長達8米/重達1500公斤的船隻,兼容海水使用,並符合所有內陸水道規例。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銀獎
Remigo One 電動舷外引擎是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Remigo One 電動舷外引擎將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Remigo One 電動舷外引擎是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- RemigoOne is the world's first 1000W e-outboard in the form of a rudder. With mere 12 kg it is lightest in its class. The same unit can be used on any boat up to 7 m or 1500 kg. The aluminum unibody is rated IP67: vital parts are fully protected against harsh marine environment and rough use, what minimizes the maintenance and prolongs the product lifetime. Innovative mounting system makes the mounting process a lot easier, quicker and safer - for both the user and the outboard.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 295 mm x Depth 90 mm x Height 1250 mm. Battery capacity: integrated 1085 Wh Li-Ion. Shaft length adjustment from S to XL size in one model. Motor type: highly efficient 1000W brushless DC, with 30 kg of thrust. Comparable to 3 HP petrol outboard. Outboard is rated min. IP67. Outboard weighs 12 kg, 14.5 kg including the bracket.
- Tags
- electric outboard, e-outboard, e-mobility, sailing, electric boating, boating
- Production Technology
- We sealed the sensitive parts into an aluminum unibody, which withstands salt, water, sun and expected rough use much better than plastic. All aluminum parts are anodized and powder coated. White housing color withstands the long exposures on the sun, and protects the vitals from over-heating. We used premium LG battery cells rated for 1000 cycles (to reach 80% capacity), and intend to offer battery pack replacement with a system upgrade after the battery degradation.
- Design Challenge
- Main challenges:
- to reach the perfect ratio between range, power and weight, to ensure portability
- to cut the the weight, solved by combining similar functions and leading us to innovative solutions like a 2-part bracket, multifunctional tiller and a magnetic key, that works as an on/off function and a safety kill switch
- efficient battery cells stacking to optimize the manufacturing process (patented)
- simplification of the interface and trimming unnecessary info, which we solved with two indicators instead of a display. - Research
- Instead of just replacing the tank with a battery pack, the goal was to design an outboard from ground up: to eliminate the user pains systematically, and opt for the most suitable technology, prioritizing fit over novelty or cost. We conducted interviews with 3 key user groups and keep them involved throughout development, through usability tests, task analysis and feedback. To design the interface controls we developed a simple boat steering simulator.
- Inspiration
- We wanted to challenge the usual pain points of comparable outboards: weight, cable corrosion, handling, oil leaks, reliability and durability. Instead of just electrifying a gasoline outboard, we have built one following what technology has to offer, material and use requirements, but above all: what boaters want from it.
- Project Duration
- We started working on the project in 2018 and launched it in 2020 at Salone Nautico in Genova. The development and production facilities are in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- Operation Flow
- To mount, attach the bracket to the transom, then mount the outboard on it. Turn it on by placing the magnetic key on the interface. Control it using the two buttons on the interface, indicating your desired direction. With a simple pump action of the handle, switch between its functions: horizontal mode is used for steering, downward mode serves for carrying the outboard, upward mode is used for locking in central position and raising the outboard out of the water.
- Patents
- 1. Patented in Slovenia. Patent number: 26066, Patent holder: Remigo, d.o.o., Year: 2020, Jurisdiction: Republic of Slovenia, Slovenian Intellectual Property Office
2. Utility model in Italy. Domanda numero: 212023000031398, Patent holder: Remigo, d.o.o., Year: 2023, Jurisdiction: Republic of Italy, Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy
3. Utility model in Japan. Registration number: 3243427, Patent holder: Remigo, d.o.o., Year: 2023, Jurisdiction: Japan, Japanese Patent Office
4. Utility model in China, CERTIFICATE OF UTILITY MODEL PATENT no. 20259204, Issue No.: CN 220263041 U, Patent holder: Remigo, d.o.o., Year: 2023, Jurisdiction: People’s republic of China, CNIPA
5. Utility model in Germany, utility model nr: 21 2021 000 448, Patent holder: Remigo, d.o.o., Year: 2023, Jurisdiction: Germany, Deutsche Patent und Markenamt
6. Utility model in Spain, Número de solicitud: U202390002, Patent holder: Remigo, d.o.o., Year: 2023, Jurisdiction: Spain; Oficina Espaniola de Patentes Y Marcas
7. Registered Community Design Model in EU, No 008503486-0001, Registered Community Design holder: Remigo, d.o.o., Year: 2021, Jurisdiction: European Union, EUIPO - Team Members
- Tjaš Cvek
Valentin Koblar
Ajda Bertok
Jan Rudolf
Marko Vrtovec
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