Eazzy2 單車架 by C. K. Wang, H. Espesset and F. Girod is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 運動用品設計 Competition Category.
銀運動用品· 2020
Eazzy2 單車架
by C. K. Wang, H. Espesset and F. Girod
Client: Kingrack Industrial Co., Ltd
A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 運動用品 Category
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About Eazzy2 單車架
Eazzy2係一款安裝喺車尾拖車球上嘅單車架，適用於汽車。可以搭載兩架唔同形狀同尺寸嘅單車，總負載量高達40公斤。快速卡扣拖車球系統令單車架只需一個簡單嘅卡扣動作就可以裝上同拆卸。車架可以傾斜，唔使拆走單車架都可以打開車尾箱。內嵌式手柄、U形導軌同輪仔都有助於安裝、裝載同收納。採用鋼材同塑膠製造，機械人焊接技術提升咗剛性，同時減少震動同噪音。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銀獎
Eazzy2 單車架是 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Eazzy2 單車架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。Eazzy2 單車架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
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- With consideration in user-oriented and ergonomic design, EAZZY2 utilizes design features such as quick snap on system and rapid folding, rapid leaning and rapid fastening, etc., so as to allow users to safely and conveniently mount bicycles on cars for transportation to the desirable destinations. Also, through material innovation, product structure is of lightweight design in optimizing the performance and quality of the mounting rack while achieving sustainable objectives.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Gross Weight of 11.6 kg, Maximum Loading Weight of 40 kg, width x depth x height-113 x 57.5 x 70 cm (measured from the centre of the tow ball mount to the outside edge of the number plate holder).
- Tags
- EAZZY2, Bicycle, Rapid Snap Tow-Ball System, Mounting Rack, Sustainable Design
- Production Technology
- This product can be used in loading usage of bicycles of various styling and dimensions, and can be loaded with 2 bicycles at a time. With the patented structure of Rapid Snap Tow Ball System, users can rapidly secure and fasten with a simple snap up step in completing the installation and disassembly of the bicycle rack. The main materials include steel and plastic.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge originates from the design of lean and spin without tools, so as to facilitate the easy opening of the hatchback door of SUV, therefore, there were a lot of design effort going into the rapid snap and lock down functions.
- Research
- For convenience and stability of rack installation, EAZZY2 offers the following design features, (1) Welded by robotic arms, it increases the rigidity, decreases vibration and noise during transportation. (2) Through leaning design, it allows users to open the back boot without dismounting the rack. (3)Embedded handle design for easy rack installation. (4)Added U shape Guide Rail to allow users to easily load up and dismount bicycles. (5) Rack with wheels for easy storage
- Inspiration
- In recent years, transporting bicycles to outdoor locations for riding has fast become a global recreational activity, however, the general consensus is that the current tow style mounting rack has featured stability and convenience issues, in terms of installation and general usage, therefore, this design features functions strengthened and improved version of the existing tow style mounting rack.
- Project Duration
- The project was completed in September, 2018 in Taichung City, Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- The trimming of the steel tube of this product was all done off-site with powder coating techniques so as to eradicate hazardous powder dust during the coating process, while the coating layer is solidified in high temperature oven with low power consumption without producing pollution.
- Team Members
- WANG, CHIU-KUEI
- Image Credits
- Yang, Hui-Ting
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