2. About Us
Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center (CHC) is a Taiwanese
Technical Research Institute for Bicycle & Fitness Industry and established in
June, 1992. CHC locates in Taichung Industrial Park. Since 1997, we assisted
Ministry of Economic to execute the project of “Core Technology of Bicycle
Business”. The main service includes, modeling design, machinery design,
product development and standard test.
Concerning the changes of society construction and life style, now, CHC
extends the service in developing high additional value product which relates to
bicycle technology. For example, light electric scooter, fitness & rehabilitation
equipment and moving assisted equipment. Also, we build alliances like “ESSA”,
aiming to connect the related industry together. CHC plays an important role in
bicycle business.
Since 1994, our center help traditional
bicycle business develop new service
and we devote in promoting bicycle
tour in Taiwan. Our goal is to build
“Green Commutation” in Taiwan.
3. Established in June 1992…..
Industry
Government
Academy
Research
<Mission>
• R&D Technologies for the Industry
• Establishing the Testing Center
• Intergrading the Resources Electronically
• Devoting to Business Modernization
<Prospect>
• Enriching the Constitution of Taiwan
Cycling & Health Industry
• Upgrading the Competence in the
International Market
Background & Mission
4. This is our departments.
General
Manager
Planning
Department
Testing
Department
R & D
Department
Foresighted
Creation
Team
Bicycle
Testing
Fitness
Equipment
Testing
Medical
Equipment
Testing
Bicycle
Development
Fitness
Equipment
Development
Medical
Equipment
Development
Media
Development
5. Foresighted Creation Team
• Design: Turning design concept into real
product.
• Interaction: The connection of international
technology and talent.
• Holding International Bicycle Design
Competition (IBDC).
IBDC
6. • The bicycle design competition is sponsored by the
Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic
Affairs, and managed and produced by the Cycling & Health
Tech Industry R&D Center.
• The competition were welcomed with great enthusiasm by
Korean and Japanese participants, as well as those from
Taiwan.
Origin of International Bicycle
Design Competition
(IBDC)
8. IBDC has bred bicycle creative business for 15 years. There are 10372
designers from Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Oceania to participate the
annual competition. The contest gathers excellent designers, choosing the
most creative works among all the contestants. These are the precious
resources to bicycle business and we always discover foresighted concept
from the designers. It is the desire from young generation which pushes us
to develop more new design, new material and new function for bicycle
business.
Introduction of the
International Bicycle Design Competition
(IBDC)
Collect Design
Concept
Feasibility
Analysis
Product
Producing
Commercialization
10. 2008 Second Prize
Title: Anytime
Country: Taiwan
Designer: Larry Chen
ANYTIME is a folding bike with removable power assistant unit called “power
pack”. It allows users to remove and install with a quick-release system. One can
have the bike with power pack for daily commuting, or without power pack for
weekend exercise. The front and rear wheels are positioned paralleled to each
other after fully folded, of which also allows for towing the bike whilst walking. It is
a commuting and exercise equipment perfect for people who live in big city and
don’t have big rooms at home.
11. 2008 Excellent Prize
Title: WinSolar
Country: Taiwan
Designer: Chun-Tung Chen / Kuoh-Siang Chen
WinSolar is an intelligent green-powered bicycle. It stores electric ties
transformed by wind energy, solar energy, shock energy and pedalling
power collected during normal ridings. A spoiler covered with solar
panel is affixed below the handles of the bike to produce a lifting force
for lightening the overall weight load of the bike.
12. R&D Department
• Media Development: Connecting computer and
equipment and develop game system to go with
it.
• Bicycle Development: Promote new technology
of bicycle to related business.
• Medical Equipment Development: Develop
advanced medical equipment, ex, Intelligent
Lying-Down Power Wheelchair.
• Fitness Development: Develop intelligent
fitness equipment.
13. Planning Department
• Collecting related market information and
promoting it to business.
• Assisting & counseling business in the
latest technology.
• Regularly publishes monthly magazine to
promote the newest information.
14. Testing Department
• Carrying out One-Stop Solution Service -- cooperate with TUV.
• Developing testing skill
• Improve the testing equipment and service
--TAF Laboratory Certification
--Electronically Power Assisted Cycles (for short EPAC)
security standard
--Assign ILAC-MRA compact
--Set CNS standard of electric scooter, assist business to
acquire CE Marking, the permission of FDA on the market.
--Official Website: chctest.tbnet.org.tw
17. Product 2: VR Game Bike Trainer
• Adjustable platform,
suit for 16” to 26”
bicycles.
• Providing physiological
info, like heartbeat,
speed and calorie.
• Dual mode operation,
resistant program
included.
18. Product 3: Interactive Balance Trainer
• Simulate skiing sport
to train balance.
• Compatible with
various skiing or ball-
rolling.
• Stimulate the sense
of vestibule.
19. Product 4:Intelligent Anti-Clip Seat Lifting
&
Lying-Down Power Wheelchair
• With seat lift function,
the
seat ca be raised 250 mm.
• 180 degree lie down
function convenient for
wheelchair and bed
transfer.
• Safety anti-clip design,
resistance force 2.5 kgf.
21. Current Services
Since its inception, Hondao has been actively cultivating the field of senior citizen welfare
throughout the years. Our core services for senior citizens have included:
Award for families residing with three generation--building respect and care for the
parents and grandparents; Nation-wide Volunteer Stations and Volunteer Services
Nationwide, providing volunteer opportunities; Time Dollar—Mutual Support Coupons;
Hot Meal Services; Community Care Checkpoints; Domestic Care Service; Senior Citizen
Day Care Service; Halfway House-Short Stay; Senior Citizen Leisure Activities;Senior
Citizen Welfare Service Consultation.
For 13 years, we have continuously provided care and service for senior citizens without
interruption. We couldn’t have accomplished this without the active assistance and
resources provided by numerous friends of the Foundation. Now, we look forward to your
participation and assistance, in the hope that Hondao can continue to its work in the great
cause of Senior Citizen Welfare.
22. Senior Citizen Day Care Service
Since May 2005, the Northern Taiwan Service Center took over the
management of Taipei Municipal Elderly Day Care Center, serving elderly
persons that are 65 years old or above and are mildly or moderately disabled
as well as persons that are 55 years old or above and suffering from dementia
and require day care or human company. The Day Care is run by a
professional team of social workers, nurses, and caregivers who jointly offer
services through case management, daily care, rehabilitation, bodily
revitalization training, basic nursing care, leisurely activities, support for family
members, transportation services, and more. By providing a sense of
community and regular contact with the society, the Day Care seeks to
increase the senior citizens’ ability to take care of themselves, slow down the
aging process, and provide a breathing space for their family members. Not
only do the elderly receive proper care during the day and return home to enjoy
family life at night, it also allows their children to work during the day.
23. Assist Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd to Launch New High-
End Bicycle Rental Business with Multi-Service (1)
Since the end of year 2004 to
now, the BikeLane Project
assists the Giant
Manufacturing Co. Ltd to
launch the new high-end
bicycle rental business with
multi-service. There are 23
shops/service stands around
Taiwan at present. They are
still extending according to
their overall arrangement.
This new business is leading
the traditional bicycle industry
changing toward service scope;
moreover, it brings good
influence on the traditional
bicycle rental business market.
(Low price competition
High-end & Multi-service)
24. Assist Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd to Launch New High-
End Bicycle Rental Business with Multi-Service
The BikeLane Project not only assists the Giant to launch the bicycle rental
business, also transfers the RFID technology to improve the efficiency of
their business operation.
置車區
電腦1
Rader
Rader
2.交付人卡
1.租車(填單))
3進
入
車
庫
4選
車
停車處
5.出遊
感
應
區
置車區
電腦1
Rader
Rader
2.交付人卡
1.租車(填單))
3進
入
車
庫
4選
車
停車處
5.出遊
感
應
區
(a) Rental Procedure:
(b) Return Procedure:
(c) Staff / per shop:
5mins/per bike
5mins/per bike
5 staff
3mins
2mins
4 staff
25. Racing on ARTC Proving Ground (1)
The Automotive Research & Testing Center has a standard proving ground
for car-test. The high-speed circuit is designed with total length of 3575 m
and a banking angle of 38°. The designed neutral speed is 160km/h. The oval-
shaped circuit is divided into 3 lanes. This high-speed circuit specially opens
for BikeLane Annual Bicycle Racing for 1 day each year. Through this racing,
the BikeLane project can obtain the entrant's feedback information on high-
end bicycle quality and the performance, then feedback it for manufacturer's
reference.
26. Racing on ARTC Proving Ground (2)
The BikeLane Project develops a RFID tracing technology, and has applied to
this racing. This technology offers the correct and fairness of the racing, and
reduces judgement manpower.
Signal Range Reader
Reader/Writer
Antenna
Control System
27. Intelligent Bicycle Safekeeping System
The BikeLane Project develops an intelligent bicycle safekeeping system,
and builds the prototype to make it known to the public. Now the BikeLane
Project is seeking the industrial cooperation to mass-produce the bicycle
safekeeping system which accords with various kinds of demands. The
following goal is to push the bike-sharing in Taiwan.
Technology
Modular
Form the View
Shelter
Anti-Stolen
28. Taiwan Bike Day
The BikeLane Project cooperates with bicycle industry, association,
community and fleet of bicycle to urge the Government to proclaim that the
1st weekend of May every year as the “Taiwan Bike Day”.
The first “Taiwan Bike Day” was May 5, 2007.