PROJECTZEPHYR
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A P n e u m at i cHousehold
Revolutionise the kitchen and home by introducing better and new products with an innovative technology through
design intervention.
What are we trying to achieve?
Pneumatics is not a new and revolutionary idea. The technology exists, and is widely used as a centralised energy source for a multitude of tools in a workshop environment. It is a system that delivers power in the form of compressed air to tools, this in turn powers small air motors that translate the flow of air into mechanical motion. The energy is converted at the tool itself, and the delivery system works in a similar way to a electrical circuit.
An existing technology
What is PneumaticsThe application of pressurized gases to
produce mechanical motion.
Smaller and more compactLighter units
Greater power density (smaller units required for same amount of power)Generate less heat
Can be used in more volatile environments Does not require auxiliary speed controller
Larger, heavier unitsLower power density (larger units required for the same amount of power)Generates more heatMore efficientRequires maintenanceHas brushes that wear out over time
Pneumatic Air Motors Universal Motors
VS.
Rotary motion can be generated with compressed air via an air motor. These have certain advantages over traditional universal motors that are currently being used in the vast majority of electrical appliances that require rotary motion around the home.
Motors A comparison
Case study
There are a few pneumatic products on the market that are readily available for the average consumer to use at home - in the garden. These applications include pressure washers and paint sprayers, they are also a good example of industrial products and applications being used in home. The use of pneumatics so close to the home presents a .. for the opportunity to introduce the technology within the home.
PNEUMATICS At home
Existing applications of pneumatics
TEAM
Andrew Simpson
Bachelor of Design; Industrial Design
Specialties: - Design direction - Innovation- Manufacturing processes
Tyson Rose
Bachelor of Business; Marketing
Specialties: - User centric innovation- Partnerships- Project management
Alfred Ching
Master of Design;Industrial Design
Specialties: - R&D- Modelling- Prototyping
Steven Burgess
Master of Engineering;Product Design and Manufacture
Specialties: - Aesthetics & styling- Consumer products - User centric approach
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PROJECT TIMELINEPROJECT ZEPHYR
understanding technologyexplore methodologies
technology developmentdesign direction
product category developmentinitial ideation
design developmentengineering
detail designprototype development
project reviewdesign realisation
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investigationcategories
Core R&D activities are experimental activities:
a. whose outcome cannot be known or determined in advance on the basis of current knowledge, information or
experience, but can only be determined by applying a systematic progression of work that:
i. is based on principles of established science; and
ii. proceeds from hypothesis to experiment, observation and evaluation, and leads to logical conclusions; and
b. that are conducted for the purpose of generating new knowledge (including new knowledge in the form of new or
improved materials, products, devices, processes or services)
How can we enhance the blending
experience with pneumatics?
Can we make a smaller blender with
pneumatic motors?
Does adding pressure make blending
more efficient?
How can we enhance the mixing
experience with pneumatics?
Does mixing become more efficient if we
add air into the process?
Does adding pressure to mixing make it
more efficient?
Is there a more efficient way of cooling
with pneumatics?
How do these methods change the
landscape of cooling products?
Can we reduce the number of
components by using vortex cooling?
Stick Mixers
Electric Knife
Coffee Grinders
Pressure Cookers
Personal Care
Heaters and Coolers
Food Processors
Blenders
Juicers
Ice Cream Makers
Whisk
Mixers
Fans
Fridges
Washing Machine
Dryer
Pumps and Inflators
Toilet
Dishwasher
Hair Dryers
Flame Torches
Extraction Fans
Cold Press Coffee
Water Filtration
Wine and food Chiller
First aid
Cleaning
De-wrinkling machines
Inflatable Lifting tools
Can we improve the way things are
delivered? eg. pumps, liquids, sprays etc.
Can we improve cleaning by adding air
into water?
Can we deliver pressurised liquids in an
uncontaminated way?
Blending Mixing Cooling
Potential Products[list is not exhaustive]
Delivery
Vortex Cooling
Current setup cannot achieve -30’C temperatures - current compressor cannot sustained required pressure of 90 PSI
Minimum temp @ -5’C on cold end
Maximum temp @ 60’C on hot end
Cooler ‘works’ but needs to work at colder temperatures than current
KEy PointsTemperatures need to be BELOW -18’C (freezer temperatures) to provide benefit over freezers - To provide faster cooling
Mixing hot and cold end streams give the average of two temperatures
Cold end is more efficient than hot end
Air + Water
Adding air into running water increases water pressure (possibly efficiency)
Water and air don’t mix so there isn’t a smooth stream of liquid
Increasing the pressure of air creates a misting effect rather than a constant stream
Low pressure required to generate sufficient water pressure without misting
KEy Points
Milk Tap
Made fully functioning prototype
Very low working pressures - can be below 5 PSI
Viable system even with 12v digital mini compressor
System is compatible with existing milk bags
Competitor requires liquid pump to deliver milk
System requires maintenance and cleaning which takes 45mins
Our system has no moving parts in contact with milk
Cleaning procedure for our system is much simpler
KEy Points vs. competitor
Other explorations : Pressurized Kitchen sink
Potential for use with hydraulic turbine to create rotary station for kitchen appliances
Head attachments to faucet allow for added functionality and power in cleaning - eg. scourer, sponge, brushes etc.
Small enclosed compressor unit can be placed underneath sink
Noise level of existing units quite high - approx. 80dB
May require refitting of existing plumbing setup
Possibility of increase in water consumption (even if water is recycled in system)
Benefits Limitations
(High pressure water)
Other explorations : Canisterisation
Portable power source
Safer around wet environments
Could potentially allow for faster ‘charging’ vs. batteries
Can be used to assist in existing processes
Small volume of air - even at 250 Bar (3500 PSI)
Use only in low air flow applications
May take a period of time to recharge
Danger related to malfunctions is a potential concern
Benefits
Limitations
HEADLINES
u s e c a s e :top 5 kitchen pain points
organisation
cleanliness
space
product design
noise
Easier-to-keep-clean appliances and other kitchen products.
Issues specifically related to product design improvements.
Ways to minimize noise.
Additional space or ways to maximize existing space.
Better methods for relieving clutter and improving accessibility.
http://www.forresidentialpros.com/article/10419177/study-reveals-consumer-pain-points-for-kitchens
OVERALL LEARNINGS AND DISCOVERIESPROJECT ZEPHYR
• suitable, domestic applications:
• air power has a positive perception:
• possible hero devices for power supply adoption
• sustainable, less suitable domestic applications:
• project: Multiplier effect:
• project: Retro fitting ideas:
CleanQuietSustainable
• cleaning• compacting / inflating• focused heating / cooling• drying
• dishwasher• adaptable abode
• high torque, high RPM applications• broad heating / cooling
• each concept is a lot of work • multiply that amount by 24 designs
• design usually based on observation• we are doing the process in reverse • technology first then developing the consumer opportunity
insights
COMMERCIALISATIONHIGHLIGHTS
Compressed Air is being re-branded as HPA (High Pressure Air) and is a much more modern and desireable description of our power source
Opportunity: Rebrand our project and output - HPA Household
Noone knows about and/or uses vortex cooling / heating in an industrial setting
Opportunity: Why hasn’t it been commercialised? Can we bring something new to the market?
Cooling compressed air during compression and Heating compressed air prior to expansion can double it’s energy density
Opportunity: If we aspply a heating element to our compressed air outlets, we can acheive greater results?
BARRIERS
Air compressors with over 3 Horsepower will generally require 415V power supply, which the average household does not have. Solution: Focus on applications that can be powered by 3HP Air Compressor
Compressed air loses power over distance
Solution: We need a 200psi compressor with a 17cfm rating
There is a lot of industrial investment in electricity at the moment being driven by electric car industry, which is benefiting appliances and tools.
Solution: Instigate industry change by creating range of appealing products
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add functionalitybetter design New Categories
Exploration of new product categories by moving beyond the kitchen and into the rest of the household eg: garage, bathroom, plumbing, garden etc.
A new category generates a new segment of the market that lacks competition.
Opportunity to apply localized heating and cooling
Opportunity to inject air into processes
Potential uses for pressurization
Collection and storage of energy without the reliance on electricity
Smaller and lighter products
Less complex componentry
Time and effort can be focused on user experience and design aesthetic
Safer products in wet and humid environments
The opportunities for
Pneumatics
Consumer Needs
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Picture It
A busy cafe can go through 100 2L bottles of milk in a day. This is a tremendous waste of packaging and requires extensive workload in storing bottles and then constantly opening new ones.
Using compressed air for creating an industrial milk delivery mechanism will increase efficiency, cleanliness and decrease waste
• Waste reduction• Very low working pressures (can be below 5 PSI)• Viable even with 12V digital mini compressor• Save time (quick service)• Save money (buy in bulk)
• The Juggler has run 1 Million litres of milk in less than 4 years• This technique is cheaper and simpler to install, making it much more accessible to cafes all around the world.• The system has no moving parts for maintenance and a very simple cleaning procedure.
• Differentiation required from existing product, The Juggler• Adoption of new process; purchasing milk bags as oppose to bottles.• Cleaning/flushing of tubing
MILK TAP : COMMERCIAL
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Picture It
Consumers tend to have an array of cleaning devices scattered around their sink. In combination with a regular tap, they may need to exert considerable force/effort/time in order to clean particularly dirty items.
By adding compressed air into the existing plumbing of household taps, you can acheive a higher degree of pressure and a more superior clean. The usefulness of a kitchen sink can significantly increased by creating a number of modular attachments.
• Wide range of potential uses due to modulariy of attachments• Effectively creating a high pressure washer in your kitchen.• Low air pressure require to generate sufficient water pressure• Idea could work just by pressurising water (no compressed air)
• Every household requires a kitchen with cleaning facilities• Whole range of products in modular attachments• Reduce cleaning times for the average consumer• Reduce clutter around the sink
• Installation of air compressor• Creation of smooth streams with an air + water mix• Potentially high noise levels
AIR PRESSURE HOME TAPS
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Picture It
The need to keep stock of, and slowly re-charge, batteries can cause frustration in the domestic environment
Small canisters of potential energy can replace the use of batteries
• Portable power source• Safer around wet environments• Potentially faster charging than batteries (refill at air compressor or tank)
• Extremely high power burst tasks (similar to paintball shot)• Portable tasks with low air consumption• Linked with a large source of compressed air in the home, we open up a whole range of potential domestic applications
• Small volume of air, even at 300 bar• Malfunctions can be dangerous• Limited to low air flow applications
BATTERY REPLACEMENT : CANISTERS
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Picture It
The biggest problem with modern living is that dwellings are getting smaller and all the space in my home is being taken up with so many “part-time” appliances.
An appliance that leverages the science of pressure, superheating water and steam from pressure cookers and autoclaves to make an all in one solution to cooking and cleaning that’s good to the environment, your wallet and time.
• Acts like a pressure cooker: steam and pressure• Cook, clean cooking equipment and also other items• Reduce space required by having and all in one
• 3 major appliances in one is a desirable proposition• These are everyday use items for the majority of people• Large appliances are the biggest investment in the home
• Consumer acceptance of cooking where you clean• Steam and pressure can be dangerous• These appliances are expensive
All-in-one Pressure cooker / Cleaner
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I don’t want to handle my garbage I need more space to store my garbage between council pick ups each week
Pneumatic tubes transport compacted garbage from kitchen to the large bin outside, without the need for handling
• Connected to the food compactor
• Approx 21 million tonnes of garbage are deposited in landfill each year (2007)• Most consumers compain that they need more space in their weekly trash collection
• Piping and plumbing costs• Cost of the compressed air to the home• Smooth functioning between kitchen (inside) and garbage (outside)
GARBAGE management system
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Picture It
Using towels to dry off after every shower causes environmental issues at scale with the towels constantly requiring laundering. Transferring liquid / moisture to towels to then partially dry before repeating the process also creates a hygiene issue where bacteria collects and can cause risk of infection
By pumping warmed, compressed air through a hand-held shower head, you can eliminate the need for towels during drying after a shower
• Quick & efficient self washing process• Shower/Dry control in shower head• Water literally pushed off your body• Soothing Experience
• Potentially eliminate the bathroom towel• Environmental benefits of reducing laundry loads• Large-scale application in Gyms etc
• High air consumption to effectively dry a person• Considerable compressed air storage required• Installation requirements
shower dryer
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Picture It
Cooling a beer from room temperature to a refreshing temperature can take 10 minutes. This can be a very frustrating wait
By surrounding a vessel with vortex cooled air, you’ll decrease the time it takes to cool it
• Our current compressor setup cannot below -10 degrees celsius• Research required into maintaining cool temperatures along path
• Widespread appeal of low cost product • Provides starting point for exploration into larger applications
• Temperatures need to be below -18 degrees celsius to provide benefit• Existing compressed air storage required• Cost of Vortex tube not validated by this product in itself
RAPID BOTTLE COOLER
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Whisking can be time consuming and, in some cases, tiring
Adding air to whisking speeds up the process
• Experiments have shown that whisking times can be reduced by 50% with the introduction of air• Air released from centre of whisking vortex to create air bubbles, which instantly add volume to the mix
• Potential for slow release use of portable canisters• Consumer desirability: Speed
• Limitations of compressed air cartridge before refill• Refilling station required
WHISK
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I want instant coffee that actually tastes good.Cold press coffee takes a long period of time (12-24 Hours) to achieve desired concentration and flavour
You can use pressure to speed up the process of ‘infusion’ to get the desired flavours
• Coffee grounds and water mixed, chilled and pressurised to create essentially a coffee concentrate
• Capitalises on coffee culture in Australia• Cold press introduces a new form of coffee that consumers can have that is usually only available cafes.• Potential to create coffee without investment of coffee machines• Commercial application for cafes to generate large batches quickly
• Cold press is potentially a very small niche• Product may be targeted at a very specific segment of the market
COLD PRESS COFFEE
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Picture It
I want to try out new flavours and experiment with cooking at home
You can add and enhance flavours of food quickly using pressure
• Product that can add flavour to food/drinks by using pressure. The pressure forces the two to ‘blend’ together, which can generate a range of flavour combinations• Can be used to marinate meat quickly and effeciently
• Opens up opportunities for new flavour combinations• Makes home gastronomy more accessible
• Infusion is ‘experimental’ and not a traditional culinary process
INFUSING FOOD/DRINKS
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Picture It
Is there a way to paint a house without laying down drop sheets and creating a huge mess
You can use pressure to deliver paint directly from the tin to a roller/brush/spray gun to paint, making it a cleaner process (similar mechanism to milk tap?)
• Painting in the house requires transferring paint from a tin to a palette and then to a roller. • Transferring paint from one thing to another creates a very messy environment
• Potential to transfer to an industrial application for painting building interiors/exteriors
• Requires more capital than a brush and palette
HOUSE PAINTING APPARATUS
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Waiting for clothes/dishes to dry is time consuming and creates clutter around the home
By running a number of larger things (like dishes, clothes, etc...) through an air blade with heat, they will dry significantly quicker
• Same theory as Dyson Air Blade hand dryers• Air Blade could sit next to your sink and allow instant ‘dip-drying’ of your dishes before placing them back into your cupboard• Air Blade could be combined with a set of rollers to act as a clothes pressure washer and dryer
• Eliminate dish drying racks and save space in the kitchen• Eliminate need for clothes drying racks and save space/time• Create cheaper/faster alternative to washer/dryer
• High airflow requirements• Research required into efficiency• Noise levels
DYSON AIR BLADE XL
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I want to visually monitor my bread as it cooks
By running hot air from the vortex tube between 2 layes of heating glass, we can see bread as it cooks.
• Product exists using electric heating elements• Modification would simply be in replacing source of heat with a vortex tube• Removal of electric motor creates exciting opportunities for new design language
• High consumer desirability over conventional toaster• Inexpensive when combined with Pneumatic kitchen range
• Cost of vortex tube not validated by this product alone• Efficiency of vortex tube for heating needs testing
TOASTER TRANSPARENT
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I want to reduce time of recovery following an injury
By applying compression and vortex cooling, certain injuries will become less enflamed and recover quicker
• Combination of cold air and compression significantly reduces recovery time
• Great opportunities within sports industry
• Cost-benefit analysis required
cold compression pack
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Clothes do not get washed effectively without chemicalsClothes come out of the washing machine too wetLoading and unloading washing machines creates a strain on the user and is uncomfortable
By adding compressed air to the laundry process, you can acheive an oxidising effect and a better clean with less chemicals Using high pressure air and a bladder that the clothes are washed in, you can vaccum all the water away from the clothes effectively after use
• Using high pressure air and a bladder that the clothes are washed in, you can vaccum all the water away from the clothes effectively after use
• Eliminate need for clothes dryer
• High airflow requirements
aerated washing machine
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Quicker drying, space and clutter reduction
Heat from a vortex tube can be used to scrape moisture of plates or dry out fabric items
• Exhaust end from vortex tube• Would most likely be a secondary function to a cooling product
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• Does not validate cost of vortex tube in itself
drying racks
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Undesirable smells from the kitchen/bathroom can spread around the house and create an unwanted atmosphere
By forcing a sheet of compressed air from the ceiling to the floor, you can create a partition which can adequately contain smells, allergens, insects and other undesireable things
• Compressed air forced through extremely thin opening to create curtain of air
• Transfer of industrial technology into the household, commercial setting• Partitioning of office spaces using these curtains
• High airflow requirements• Expensive installation• Noise levels• Undesirability of walking through curtain
DOMESTIC AIR CURTAIN
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As the population ages, there is more need to provide assistance for lifting and moving mass. From body weight to furniture.
Compact lifting units which don’t require complex mechanisms to work
• We can use air to inflate bladders to assist us in lifting and moving heavy objects. There are lifting bags existing in marine salvage operations
• An aging population requires more caregivers for support• Lifting aids help encourage self dependence for the elderly• Safer lifting by removing any manual exertion from the user
• A compressor is rquired for operation: electricity-air-lifting• It is not a solution that can be operated by mechanical advantage, and without electricity.
LIFTING TOOLS
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We could potentially move towards a situation where electricity is removed from the kitchen. Allowing for a very efficient and easy to clean ‘wet-room’
Efficient kitchen appliances that use hot/cold temperatures that are powered by a vortex tube
• Exhaust air from vortex tube is recycled in an enclosed system which means the whole system is very efficient, with little waste.• Recycling hot air in the system can generate hotter temperatures• Recycling cold air in the system can generate colder temperatures
• Very energy efficient system• Encompasses multiple appliances - oven, fridge, toasters etc.
• Requires an entire pneumatic system to power appliances• High initial investment
VORTEX KITCHEN
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I need an easier way to open my doors when I have my hands fullI want additional security that can’t easily be breachedI want the convenience of doors opening being automatedAutomatic doors are cool
It’s been used for years in the movies but now you can acheive high tech, high convenience access to your most frequented rooms in the house
• Could also be applied to cupboards, drawers and other opening and closing elements of the house
• Used in the most secure places in Australia (Reserve Bank) because of security benefits• Large number of opening and closing doors in homes, offices and in apartment buildings• Set up and running costs cheaper than electricity
• Sound from opening doors• Too much of a gadget?• Plumbing and air access
PNEUMATI C AUTOMATIC DOORS
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I need to maximise space and utility of where I live in an increasingly demanding and populated society. I need to enjoy my surroundings and feel part of nature and my environment. I need lifting support to automate the process of transfoming structured in my home
As environments around and uses of a dwelling change through the day, month and seasons - shouldn’t the dwelling itself adapt to maximise it’s usefulness and appeal?
• Openable outer walls (Colossal doors, etc...)• Retractable and openable roofs. Increasing height roofs• Sliding / moving internal walls• Sliding / moving, automated internal doors• Kennovations as an architectual partner?
• Huge opportunities for large scale urban constructions• Niche / high margin opportunities for luxury homes
• Engineering restrictions, stability, prototyping and testing costs
adaptable abodes
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KITCHENOF THE FUTURE
LIQUIDDELIVERYSYSTEM
3ALSO IN THEHOME
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PRESSURIZEDDISHWASHER
ALL-IN-ONECOOKER-CLEANER
PRESSURE SINK
LIQUID ATOMIZER
VORTEX BLENDER
BLACK HOLE BIN
ADAPTABLE ABODES
COLD BREW COFFEE
COLD/WARM COMPRESSION PACK
MILK TAP
PAINT DELIVERY
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KITCHENOF THE FUTURE
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PRESSURE DISHWASHERKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
PRESSURE DISHWASHERKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
PRESSURE DISHWASHERKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
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PRESSURE DISHWASHERKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Pressure pump feeds into the dishwasher unit, much like a Gerni gun, to create high pressure wash and advanced
cleaning process
Fan draws in air from the atmosphere to build air pressure and create Airblades to scrape the dirty plates
1. User places custom dishwasher tray into unit2. Airblade system scrapes all food waste into base
3. Pressure pump creates high pressure washing cyle
PRESSURE DISHWASHERKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Compacted food waste is collected in base unit and easily accessible via a sliding drawer
Not only does this instigate the utilsation of food waste, but also provides benefits in the removal of food waste from the regular garbage stream. Reducing smells, garbage volume and required frequency of taking out the rubbish.
ALL IN ONE: cook, clean & storeKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
ALL IN ONE: cook, clean & storeKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
• Store all kitchenware in a perfectly clean airtight cupboard• Cook quickly and efficiently utilising the advantages of pressurised cooking• High pressure clean and dry all items within the cupboard itself
• low volume and energy efficient washloads• appropriate sizing for single meal clean ups
fans draw in air to create pressure for Airblades
ALL IN ONE: cook, clean & storeKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Custom dishwasher trays with rotating handle allow user to take food from oven to dining table.
Once the meal is over, they load up the tray with dirty plates and put directly back where it came from for scraping, cleaning, drying and then storage
PRESSURE SINK STATIONKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Rotary station
Refill station Dishwasher built-in
Food Waste compactor
Liquid dispenser
PRESSURE SINK STATIONKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Custom dishwasher trays allow user to carry dirty plates directly from table, into dishwasher/dryer and then store neatly in cupboards.
PRESSURE SINK STATION: SCRAPE, WASH, DRY & COMPACTKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Faucet attachment connects pressurised water to sink basin
Air supply creates airblade functionality to scrape food off plates
Air compressor
Food wastecompactor
PRESSURE SINK STATION: ROTATE & REFILLKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
select rotary tool
(e.g. blend)
place on rotary station to
activate
Air compressor
Refill station
Rotary station
Liquid ATOMISERKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
A liquid spray option for the kitchen allows for new opportunities to spray liquids such as chocolate, oils or flavour reductions.
A refillable HPA canister is screwed into place in the bottom to pressurize the unit.
fill + pressurize
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KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Liquid ATOMISER
VORTEX HEATING/COOLINGKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
VORTEX TUBE
Compressor
VORTEX HEATING/COOLINGKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Refridgerator
Rapid Bottle Cooler
Ice Cream Maker
Oven
Grill
Toaster
VORTEX TUBE
Black hole bin
The black hole bin uses windhexe technology to grind and dehydrate organic kitchen waste.
This means the physical volume of waste is reduced, liquids and pungent smells are removed. Disposal of this waste is then subsequently more hygenic.
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
air in air in
exhaust out
waste in
Waste is dehydrated and ground to a powder through windhexe action.This organic waste can then be
disposed into the garden as dry fertiliser
Black hole binKITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
aLSO IN THE HOME
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ADAPTABLE ABODESALSO IN THE HOME
using kitchen
using living room
using bedroom
ADAPTABLE ABODESALSO IN THE HOME
SAVINGS
BUSINESSTRANSFOR-MATIONS AND PARTNERSHIP
30%MORE BEDROOMS
SPACE
Adaptable Abodes
SMaller DWELLINGS
NYC
M M2 2
AUSTRALIA HONG KONG
243 45vs
30%EXPENSIV THAN
MORE
COLD brew COFFEE
Traditional cold brew coffee is made with a slow drip method, where cool water seeps into the grounds for about 12 hours.
This produces a less acidic and more concen-trated brew, and it will also keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
With rapid-pressure infusion, you can achieve a low-acid brew in a matter of just two hours.
ALSO IN THE HOME
Polycarbonate pressure vessel
hassle free one-touch hose fitting
sheet metal frame
COLD brew COFFEEALSO IN THE HOME
water +coffee grounds
pressurize
mix
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2 cold storage4
COLD brew COFFEEALSO IN THE HOME
COLD OR WARM COMPRESSION
neoprene
sepparate cables for vortex heating or coo-ling
cables suitable also for other vortex products
neoprene
inflatable layer
cooling and heating gel
ALSO IN THE HOME
COLD OR WARM COMPRESSION
VORTEX COMPRESSION
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PRODUCT RANGE
ALSO IN THE HOME
LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM
3a liquid dispensing
mechanism that
will increase effi-
ciency, cleanliness
and decrease waste
HOW IT WORKS
Air travels into the chamber - increasing the pressure (approx. 5PSI)
Liquid travels out from the bladder - in an attempt to relieve pressure
Cycle repeats once there isn’t enough pressure to dispense liquid
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TWO KEY TERRITORIES
SYSTEMliquid delivery
PAINTmarket
MILKmarket healthy way of stor-
ing and serving milk
partner:PROCAL DEUS CAFE
commercialized product in use
innovative paint dispensers
partner:
extendable market, possibility to provide also paintbrushes
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MILK TAP. NUMBERSLiquid delivery
BOTTLES PER YEAR
SAVINGS
PRICE PERMILK TAP
PRICE PERJUGGLER
BIlliOn
COMPETITOR
CONSUMERS
GLOBALLY
MIL
K 61
100.000$2500
$3000$3793
billioncoffee
million
sales
gallonsOF MILK
VS
ONE CAFé
MILK WASTE PACKAGING &
TIMESA DAY
ANNUAL
MINUTESPER STAFFMEMBER
30$12.000
100
MILK TAP
the milk tap system offers a healthy way of storing and serving milk
instead of using a large number of plastic milk contai-ners a day, restau-rants will only need to replace a large bulk milk bag a couple of times a week
keeps plastic waste at a minimum
also, the milk bag is recycleable
beverage is kept cool at all times, in a storage system beneath the tap
prevents milk from going bad and causing unwanted taste or food poiso-ning
low contamination risk, bag is always sealed and reaches the air only when dispensed
THE MILK TAP SYSTEM - BENEFITS
FOOD SAFETY ENVIRONMEN-TALLY FRIENDLY
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Product offering
Manual pump Stand-alone Complete system
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Manual Pump
The manual offering provides customers with an electricity-free method of delivering milk. Each unit holds one ten litre milk bag.
Delivery of the milk is manual, and the chamber will need to be re-pressurized every so often.
The hand pump design creates an area for visual interest and adds theatre to the process of coffee making
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Manual Pump
double insulated wall
tapered thread closure
pressure gauge
hand pump
milk bag
custom valve
milk out
Liquid delivery
Stand Alone
The fridge unit is designed as an enclosed system where a compressor is built-in. providing a seamless transition between standard bar fridges and our system.
A stand alone fridge unit also provides an easy entry point for cafes.
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Stand AloneLiquid delivery
Stand AloneLiquid delivery
External ports on the fridge enables connection between fridge and milk tap.
Cleaning the system can be achieved by using a cleaning solution bag or simply be changing the tubing in the system.
A proprietary lock system built into the door provides an air tight seal which
allows the pressurization of the fridge
The milk bags sit into trays that then slide into place - when in position, the
valve automatically connects to a fitting at the rear of the fridge unit.
Stand AloneLiquid delivery
Complete System
A third offering of the milk tap system is to offer a complete system to cus-tomers. This system is a stand-alone unit which can be added to a cafe fitout.
A complete system is specifically catered for new fit outs rather than a retro-fit scenario.
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• DEUS can provide on-site testing of prototypes in the development process
• This also allows for a point for media interest and publicity
• PROCAL is a potential supplier where we can form a working relationship to develop milk bags that are optimized for our system
• PROCAL is an interested party in creating a competitor product to the Juggler
PATH TO MARKET
VertMilk Tap
ProcalSupplier
Deus CafeEnd user
Liquid delivery
LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM
3PAINT DELIVERY
PAINT Delivery
The paint delivery system provides a stand-alone unit which offers more efficient painting for commercial tradespeople.
The system also provides a cleaner work environment which requires less handling of paint.
Liquid delivery
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THE PERFECT PAINT TIN
LESS SPOILING
P A I N T B A G
OF TIME SPENT MORE EFFICIENT
DRYING OUT
DIPPINg roller
PAINT ROLLERPAINT
DELIVERY SYSTEM
40% 40%$800.000
100%
No
SEALEDRUSTING TINS
SPOILINGPAINT
STRONG
SPENT IN PAINTTAKE-BACK SERVICES
GROWTHA Y
EAR
$500
billionGLOBAL
KNOWN
MARKET
COMPE-TITOR
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
RECYCLEABLE
IN CHINA AND
PAINT Delivery
A clear window on the top of the unit provides visual feedback to the volume of paint remaining in the bag.
Liquid delivery
PAINT Delivery
pressurevessel
battery operatedcompressor
The paint delivery system seals in a similar way to the milk tap via a tapered thread - which self tightens when placed under pressure.
A battery operated compressor supplies air continously to ensure the flow of paint is smooth and even
Liquid delivery
paint industryaustralia
VERT will create the prototype
PATH TO MARKET
VERTprototyping
TAUBMAN’Ssupplier
customer
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Paint Delivery SYSTEM - MARKETLiquid delivery
2011
663.1
774.2
686.2
821.6
Australia
IN MILLION
NZ + AUS
2012 2013 2014
SALES REVENUEDULUX GROUP
Design
Direction
P r o j e c tZephyr
Style Guide 1
STREAMLINED HIGH PERFORMANCE AND MODERN MINIMALISM
P r o j e c tZephyr
Style Guide 2
BOLD, innovative, lightweight AND EFFICIENT
Brand ProPOSITION
BREEZE
CHAN
GEclever
sustainableTIME
transparentair
PROJECT ZEPHYR
Zephyr: A favourable breeze or change
The name ZEPHYR connects us to a universal desire for relief from a life powered by electricity.
Time poor and increasingly concerned, people today are searcing for transparent, clever and convenient answers.
By combining ingenuity with the natural power of air, we have accepted the challenge to design environments for humans which are both superior and sustainable.
ZEPHYRPROJECT
WHAT‘SNEXT
4
PHASE TWO: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTPROJECT ZEPHYR
4
5
6
CHOOSE CONCEPTS
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING
REFINE FOR MANUFACTURING
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN REALISATION
TEST
BUDGET
$65.400
PROJECT ZEPHYR
WAGES
SPACE
IP
MATERIALS
REMAINING
$43.400$10.000
$5.000$3.000
BUDGET
71OR
3-4
71 10
1 7
12
totalpeople hours
IDEA IDEAS
PROJECT ZEPHYR
$10.000 to extend all with PCT (budgeted)$5.000 - $15.000 per concept standard patent (not budgeted)$5.000 - $15.000 per concept innovation patent (not budgeted)$1.000 per concept design registration (not budgeted)
workable prototypes
months to getadditional investmentpartnership
look for other opportunities from vert to spin off into
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