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Digital Design: 3D CAD Advanced | 01. Onisco_Introduction
“Onisco” is an all new concept for a skialphelmet. Unlike traditional bulky helmets, Onisco is completely foldable and therefore easily storable. The idea behind this revolutionary helmet comes from a very common issue in skitouring: Where should I put my helmet while going uphill? Onisco solves this problem by being completely collapsable. The technology of the folding system was inspired by how woodlouses roll themselves up. That’s were this revolutionary helmet takes it’s name from. Onisco is an italian, slang word for woodlouses.
Features
Digital Design: 3D CAD Advanced | 02. Onisco_Features
Collapsable shell Slick surface for strength
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Breathable inner cushions Strap system (Velcro)
Air intakes
Highly resitant straps
Pattern on pivot provides grip
Simple and intuitive latch
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Mechanisms
Digital Design: 3D CAD Advanced | 03. Onisco_Mechanisms
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The first thing to do when folding Onisco, is taking out the internal cushions (1.). They are easily detachable thanks to a “strap� system. The next step is to push the lowest segment (back) of the shell into to the middle ones (2.). All three segments are then pushed into the frontal one (3.) in order to create a compact object which can be effortlessly put into the backpack (4.). 4.
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In use
Digital Design: 3D CAD Advanced | 04. Onisco_In use
Onisco provides best protection not only for traditional skialp, but also for extreme sports.
Its great comfort combined with the ergonomic fit make Onisco an amazing freeride helmet.
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Color variations
Digital Design: 3D CAD Advanced | 05. Onisco_Color variation
Raven black
Matte grey Canary yellow
Carolina blue
Raven black Amaranth red
Inspiration Armadillidium vulgare
Digital Design: 3D CAD Advanced | 06. Onisco_Inspiration
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Woodlice are small animals which, despite being part of the crustacea family, live on mainland. This tiny bug lives mainly in the mediterranean habitat. It can be found in humid, dark places such as cellars (german: Kellerassel = cellar bug) rotten woodtrunks (english: woodlouse) and under stones. When woodlice feel attacked, they roll themselves up into a semi-spherical shape. Thanks to this defensive mechanism the attacker can barely get hold of the animal.
3D Maya model, rendered
Defensive mechanism of woodlouses
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Digital Design: 3D CAD Advanced | 07. Onisco_Technology_Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis
Onisco was inspired by the defensive mechanism and shape of woodlouses.
The closed helmet can be compared to the neutral shape of the animal.
The more the insect feels attacked, the more it closes itself up.
Just like the “protected” animal, when fully opened, the helmet protects the skier’s head.
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Components
Digital Design: 3D CAD Advanced | 08. Onisco_Components
1. Collapsable shell 2. Front part (with windshield)
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3. Breathable, inner cushions 4. Strap system (Velcro)
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5. Screws and pivot 6. Breathable, side cushions 7. Side plates (For lateral protection)
8. Latch
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9. Highly resistant straps
3D Model
Digital Design: 3D CAD Advanced | 09. Onisco_3D model
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Grasshopper algorithm for pivot
Rhino shaded view
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Technicals
Digital Design: 3D CAD Advanced | 10. Onisco_Technical drawings
260mm
Units: Millimiters Scale: 1 : 1,25
250mm
285mm