AirBuddy Igiya Lokuntywila Elinikezwa Phezulu ngu-Jan Kadlec

Umdwebo AirBuddy Igiya Lokuntywila Elinikezwa Phezulu ngu-Jan Kadlec ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2021 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Impahla Yezemidlalo.

IbhulonziImpahla Yezemidlalo· 2021

AirBuddy Igiya Lokuntywila Elinikezwa Phezulu

ngu Jan Kadlec

Iklayenti: AirBuddy, OXY Pty Ltd

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Impahla Yezemidlalo

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Mayelana ne-AirBuddy Igiya Lokuntywila Elinikezwa Phezulu

Uma usuka kude, i-AirBuddy ifana nesikebhe esincane esiphefumulayo - isisusa sasolwandle esidala ukuxhumana okungokomzwelo nengxenye enkulu yamakhasimende, abagibeli bezikebhe. Ngombono wokudala iyunithi yokuzijabulisa ye-SSBA encane kakhulu, elula, futhi enamandla kakhulu, umklamo uyasebenza futhi uyayihlonipha ngokwemvelo imithetho yefiziksi. Ngakho-ke kungani i-air reservoir (i-float) isebenzisa umumo we-toroidal, umumo wesibili ongcono kakhulu (ngemuva kwe-sphere) ukusabalalisa i-hoop nokucindezeleka kwe-longitudinal okudalwe ukucindezela komoya ezindongeni zayo. Idizayini ye-AirBuddy idlulisa ukusetshenziswa kalula, kodwa ukuqina kanye nobuhle bezobuchwepheshe.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

AirBuddy Igiya Lokuntywila Elinikezwa Phezulu iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. AirBuddy Igiya Lokuntywila Elinikezwa Phezulu ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. AirBuddy Igiya Lokuntywila Elinikezwa Phezulu iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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Izici Ezihlukile: AirBuddy bridges the gap between snorkelling and Scuba diving. The battery-powered floating dive compressor can be recharged from a socket, i.e. does not require any air refills, rentals, complicated logistics or bulky gear. It enables diving for almost an hour to one diver (up to 12m deep) or two divers (up to 6m deep) and weighs about 50-60 percent less than other dive gear on the market. The battery recharge costs only about 0.1 dollar (vs. 20 dollar for single air tank hire).
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: 533 x 397 x 540 mm
(300mm excl. the dive flag)
Amathegi: Surface Supplied Diving Gear, SSBA, Hookah, Innovative Dive Gear, Self-guided Diving, Coral Reef Diving, Lobstering, Hull Cleaning, Fouled Prop Untanglement, Underwater Maintenance, Underwater Treasure Hunting, Underwater Photography
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: Designed with portability and stowability in mind, AirBuddy became the world's smallest and lightest recreational SSBA, yet significantly exceeds the performance and safety of other, larger, units with its 75lpm air flow, 38 psi pressure and 55 plus 10 min runtime. It features large 16l emergency air reservoir, water-cooled compressor, low battery underwater notification system, secure detachable magnetic switch, capsize protection, etc. - unique features previously not found in other SSBA units.
Inselele Yokudweba: The combination of size, weight, functional features, and aesthetic expectations from the customers, coupled with the safety aspects and regulations were impossible to achieve with the use of standard materials and conventional production technologies. We worked closely with the STU University of Technology and several expert plasticians and moulders to develop specialised mold and custom blend plastic resin to achieve strict tolerances and correct stress distribution as observed in the FEA models.
Ucwaningo: AirBuddy is a result of 4 years of research and development, 10 generations of working prototypes and hundreds of modifications and test scenarios. We studied various aspects of diving physics and human anatomy that we then turned into functional, technical and safety requirements that formed the base for AirBuddy design. Our team of divers and engineers performed hundreds of bench tests and test dives in ocean to develop the key features, such as the emergency air reserve, capsize protection, underwater notification system, secure detachable switch, position control, etc.
Ugqozi: Unlike many other sports, Scuba diving is not a grab-and-go activity. It requires preparation and logistics. Renting (or filling) air tanks at a dive centre takes time and costs money. The gear is heavy and bulky. It becomes a logistical nightmare when there is a significant distance to the dive centre, outside of opening hours, when on a boat, etc. We set out to design a small, lightweight, and user-friendly dive gear that provides independence of the infrastructure and is travel-friendly.
Ubude Bephrojekthi: Our team of passionate divers, mechanical engineers and experienced entrepreneurs is based in Sydney, Australia. AirBuddy evolved from a passion project that started in 2014 and since then made splash winning several business competitions, receiving multiple grants, attracting the attention of global media and joining the ranks of top 1 percent of crowdfunding campaigns.
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza: AirBuddy is a small, portable surface supplied dive gear (hookah) for recreational, self-guided shallow water diving. AirBuddy provides a lightweight, compact and hassle-free alternative to air tanks. It runs off a rechargeable, battery-powered air compressor that provides fresh air from the surface for 55 min (plus reserve) at a max depth of up to 12 m (40 ft). Just recharge the battery and dive. No air tanks or bulky gear! AirBuddy is a popular choice for exploring reefs, hull cleaning, underwater boat maintenance, lobster diving or treasure hunting.