Molnárka - Universal rescue boat
FIELDS:Automotive Design, Design, Industrial Design
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Molnárka - universal rescue boat for Lake Balaton.
Bosch design award winner project.
Molnarka is an engined boat capable for lifting its hull about 13 ft above water, at any point on still water surface. The concept was to design a rescue base that can be optionally placed for sighting, so the rescue procedure can be immediately initiated from water, after notice of emergency.
In case of water accidents, it’s very important that the rescue procedure takes effect as fast as possible. The patrolling rescuer may ascend above water surface, so it’s easier to notice the swimmer in trouble, and the rescue may begin immediately. The inner space of the hull lets the rescuer see the whole horizon, while the independent control of the two motors lets the boat move fast and dynamically. During the rescue procedure the boat descends to the water surface allowing the rescuer to pull out the swimmer. These factors lead to such timesaving that unambiguously improves the chances of a successful rescue and may decide on life or death. The boat can be manufactured cost effectively (~$2000)
Bosch design award winner project.
Molnarka is an engined boat capable for lifting its hull about 13 ft above water, at any point on still water surface. The concept was to design a rescue base that can be optionally placed for sighting, so the rescue procedure can be immediately initiated from water, after notice of emergency.
In case of water accidents, it’s very important that the rescue procedure takes effect as fast as possible. The patrolling rescuer may ascend above water surface, so it’s easier to notice the swimmer in trouble, and the rescue may begin immediately. The inner space of the hull lets the rescuer see the whole horizon, while the independent control of the two motors lets the boat move fast and dynamically. During the rescue procedure the boat descends to the water surface allowing the rescuer to pull out the swimmer. These factors lead to such timesaving that unambiguously improves the chances of a successful rescue and may decide on life or death. The boat can be manufactured cost effectively (~$2000)
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- Molnárka is an engined boat capable for lifting its hull about 4 meters(~13 ft) above water, at any point on still water surface. Thedevelopment of the concept was based on a university tender aiming todesign a rescue base that can be optionally placed for sighting, so therescue procedure can be immediately initiated from water, after noticeof emergency.
- Observation and rescueThe multifunctional lifeboat task is to privide the coastal rescueoperations mainly in freshwater in such a way that the crew can choosethe observation post anywhere on the open-water. By the help of itslegs, the boat can lift itself and its crew upto 4 meters above the water level anywhere.The life-saver can begin the rescue of the uncovered person with thesame vehicle. To get in the observation position it uses 3 winches. Inthis way we’ll have a cheap, lightweight and simple construction.
- SteeringThere are no rudder on the boat. In fact of the big distance betweenthe steerling wheel and the motors it would be very difficult and expensive to steer on the classic way with bowdens, but we can make use of the rev differences of the motors to navigate the boat. And for that big distance we have a great leverage.
- To avoid the too intensive rocking caused by the wind and the waves wecan fix the boat to a buoy. In the rescue situation the lock perceivewhen the motors start and they unlock immediately.
- After detaching, the rope, hanging on the buoy, is pulled under waterby 3 sinkers preventing it from floating freely and allowing thecarbine to be always at the same point, on the buoy.
- When the Molnárka is off duty it can rest on a pier-head. It navigatesabove the pier with raised body then slowly descends onto it. In sucha case the legs are resting unloaded and easely equip the boat.
- The structure of the feet is designed similar to the bicylcle frame. Because this way tha main loads cause compressive stresses.
- left to right: Becker László (chief engineer of Budapest), Alberto Vasquez (team Igendesign), Pongrácz Bálint (IAESTE main organizer), Urbin Ágnes (team Igendesign) ,Dr. Sven Ost (Technical Managing Director of Robert Bosch Electronics Inc.), Lőrincz Dániel (team Igendesign), Dr. Szabó Gábor (Chairman of Hungarian Association for Innovation)
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