由設計師 Liang Xueyong 創作嘅 Black Hole 猫砂盆 係備受推崇嘅 2025 A' Design Award 銅獎 得獎作品,獲獎類別為 寵物護理設計。
銅寵物護理· 2025
Black Hole 猫砂盆
客戶: Suzao Union (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.
寵物護理 類別嘅 A' Design Award 銅獎 得獎者
經驗證嘅獲獎者
驗證設計 #162288 嘅獲獎狀態設計
關於 Black Hole 猫砂盆
黑洞係一款配合現代室內裝潢設計嘅猫砂盆。前方入口由一個圓環構成,並透過連桿同頂蓋相連,令兩部分可以同步移動。旋轉圓環即可打開頂蓋,而連桿裝置亦增添咗自然阻力,令頂蓋可以輕柔靜音咁關閉。頂蓋上設有一個出口,當頂蓋被掀起時,貓咪帶出嚟嘅猫砂可以重新跌返入盒內。圓環同時亦遮蓋咗容器嘅外形。黑洞主要以PP同ABS塑膠製成,而圓環可以放喺盒內以便搬運。
榮譽認可
關於A' Design Award 銅獎
Black Hole 猫砂盆是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主,這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品,印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Black Hole 猫砂盆將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品,兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐,並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Black Hole 猫砂盆出色地滿足需求,觸動渴望,迷住情感,並吸引好奇心。
設計背後
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由設計師提供嘅製作人員名單、團隊成員同技術詳情。
- 獨特屬性
- The Decopark Black Hole Cat Litter Box features a ring mechanism connected to the top cover via a linkage rod, allowing for synchronized operation. The ring serves as a front entrance and can also be rotated to open the top cover. And the linkage rod’s opening and closing mechanism adds natural deceleration resistance, effectively reducing the noise of closing impacts. The outlet on the top cover allows cat litter carried out by the cat to fall back into the box as the cover is being lifted.
- 尺寸同包裝
- Overall Dimensions: Length 565mm x Width 418mm x Height 520mm
Container Dimensions: Length 550mm x Width 380mm x Height 410mm
Weight: 3.1kg
Material: PP/ABS - 標籤
- Black Hole, Exploration, Soft-close mechanism, Integration with Indoor Environment, Cat Litter Box
- 生產技術
- It is made of plastic, primarily PP and ABS. The ring as a main feature meet the needs to link with the lid. We have tried many linkage methods, dealing with challenges to calculating the corresponding supporting point of the structure and the products counterweights to open and close the lid with just a connecting rod, and also adds resistance for a soft close. Regarding transport, the size of the ring are designed to allow it to be placed inside the box, in case of transport damage.
- 設計挑戰
- The most challenging part is the product's dual-direction opening and closing mechanism. Initially, we aimed to achieve the lid's opening and closing using the movement or rotation of a ring. Eventually, we chose the rotational motion structure. This involved overcoming challenges including calculating the appropriate support points of this structure and determining the product's counterweights. Therefore, this design allows the lid to be operated by a single connecting rod, providing both smooth opening and closing, as well as resistance for a soft close.
- 研究
- Through observation, we found current cat litter box market have not taken the integration of home design into account, making it difficult for them to be a part of modern home design. Therefore, we made a series of improvement. In terms of shape, we designed a ring to hide the original shape of the cat litter box, making the function and style coordinated. Regarding the function, the exit of the lid can remove the remaining litter that would fall back into the litter box as the lid close.
- 靈感
- Due to limitations of their functional design, traditional cat litter boxes face the challenge of matching with interior decoration. Recognizing cats innate curiosity for exploring caves, this product offers them an innovative and thrilling experience during use. The shapes of black holes have inspired the design of the ring, which not only covers the original cat litter box but also serves as a visual element to integrate with different interior design styles.
- 項目時長
- The project started in November 2023 in Hangzhou, and was exhibited in The ONE Pet Show in April 2024.
- 操作流程
- Black Hole Cat Litter Box features a ring mechanism connected to the top cover via a linkage rod, allowing for synchronized operation. The ring serves as a front entrance for the cat and can also be rotated to open the top cover. And the linkage rod’s opening and closing mechanism adds natural deceleration resistance, effectively reducing the noise of closing impacts.
- 專利
- Decopark (2023) Suzao Union (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.;
Patent Applied. Patent No. 202420603254.1. Zhejiang Sci-tech University. 2024. China.
Patent Applied. Patent No. 2024301617060. Suzao Union (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. 2024. China. - 團隊成員
- Wang Sijia
Wang Qianqiu
Yu Fei
Yu Sushu
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