Corner Pocket Isigcini seTshoki yeBhiliyadi ngu-Tamas Fekete

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Corner Pocket Isigcini seTshoki yeBhiliyadi olwenziwe ngu-Tamas Fekete ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2025 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweeMpahla zeMidlalo, iFitinesi kunye neZixhobo zokuZonwabisa.

IntsimbiIimpahla zeMidlalo· 2025

Corner Pocket Isigcini seTshoki yeBhiliyadi

ngu Tamas Fekete

Umxhasi: Openend Design Ltd.

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Iimpahla zeMidlalo

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Malunga ne-Corner Pocket Isigcini seTshoki yeBhiliyadi

I-Chalk Tyme Corner Pocket sisigcini setshoki esinxitywa esihlandlweni esinomziwa esigcina itshoki ye-cue ifumaneka ngalo lonke ixesha lomdlalo. Uyilo luquka iqokobhe efakelwa nakuphi na umbhinqo wewotshi oqhelekileyo we-20 mm, kunye nesigcini setshoki esinokusuleleka esincamathela ngomziwa ngaphezulu. Iimagneti ezimbini ze-neodymium ziqinisekisa ukuhlala okukhuselekileyo kodwa okulula ukukhululwa. Itshoki ibanjwe ngokuxhuzula kwaye inokutshintshwa ngezantsi kusetyenziswa incam ye-cue. Izigcini ezitshintshwayo zixhasa iintlobo ngeentlobo zetshoki kunye neeidiameter. Iyalungiseleleka ngezinto ezakhiwo, isiphelo somphezulu, kunye nombala, inika uluhlu lokwahluka kobuhle.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Corner Pocket Isigcini seTshoki yeBhiliyadi ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Corner Pocket Isigcini seTshoki yeBhiliyadi iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Corner Pocket Isigcini seTshoki yeBhiliyadi iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: Corner Pocket is an intuitive, wrist-worn magnetic billiard chalk holder designed to transform how players access and carry their chalk during a game. It accommodates various chalk shapes and offers a wide range of customization options in colors, materials, and finishes. Two strong neodymium magnets securely attach the holder to the housing, ensuring stability while allowing effortless removal by sliding the chalk holder sideways. The chalk is held in place by friction and can be easily replaced by pushing it out through a bottom opening using a cue stick. The housing is compatible with any 20 mm watch strap and features interchangeable holders to fit different chalk shapes and brands.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Housing Dimensions: 46 x 51 x 13 mm
Chalk Holder Dimensions: 33 x 33 x 19 mm
Assembled Unit Without Straps: 46 x 51 x 28 mm
Strap Compatibility: Standard 20 mm watch strap
Iithegi: Magnetic billiard chalk holder, wrist chalk holder, 3D-printed chalk holder, pool chalk accessory, billiard equipment, cue sports gear, magnetic pool accessory, ergonomic chalk holder, billiard accessory, watch-style chalk holder
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: The design blends the aesthetics of wristwatches and pool tables, with a shape reminiscent of a watch housing and the corner pocket of a billiard table. 3D printing was chosen to allow cost-effective production without expensive tooling. Prototyping began with watch parts and magnets to refine functionality before aesthetic development. After testing various 3D printing methods, an optimal solution was chosen for cost efficiency and various color and finishing options, enabling scalable production.
Umngeni Woyilo: The biggest challenge was designing an assembly that securely locked strong magnets in place without screws or glue while ensuring easy assembly. Extensive trial and error led to a three-part interlocking system. The second challenge was cost-effective manufacturing, requiring an in-depth exploration of CNC machining and 3D printing. The goal was to find a method that allowed multiple finishing and coloring options, enabling the creation of different product ranges, including higher-end models.
Uphando: User-centered research revealed that players chalk less due to inaccessibility, affecting shot accuracy. Common waist-level holders had multiple flaws, including staining clothing and being knocked off during play. Observations and feedback highlighted the need for a wearable solution. Prototyping confirmed wrist placement as non-disruptive. SLS 3D printing was chosen for cost-efficiency, durability, and customization, enabling future product expansion and bridging sports gear with wearables.
Inkuthazo: This project was born from the desire to create an alternative, intuitive way to keep cue chalk within reach during a billiards match. Traditional chalk holders typically clip to the waist or pocket, which isn’t always convenient, especially when moving around the table or leaning over for a shot. Chalk often gets left behind, misplaced, or disrupts the rhythm of play. Corner Pocket offers a new alternative by relocating the chalk to the wrist, where it's always visible, always accessible, and never in the way. The design draws inspiration from the convenience and wearability of wristwatches, as well as the structural form of a pool table’s corner pocket.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The project started in March 2023 in Rotterdam and finished in January 2024 in Rotterdam
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: Worn like a watch, the holder secures the chalk by friction. Simply push it in to lock it in place. To use, the player slides the holder to the side, effortlessly disengaging it from the magnetic pull. After chalking, place it back in the housing where the magnet attracts it to its position. Chalk can be replaced by pushing it out through the bottom opening with a cue stick. Interchangeable holders allow compatibility with different chalk sizes and shapes.
Iipathenti: Patented. US12186650B2. Randy William Carville. 2022. United States.
Copyright belongs to Chalk Tyme Billiard Accessories, 2024-2025
Amalungu Eqela: Tamás Fekete
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Image #1: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #2: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #3: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #4: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #5: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.

Video Credits: Animation by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.