EnGo Kryt baterie by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Bronzová cena A' Design Award in Energetika Competition Category.

BronzEnergetika· 2022

EnGo Kryt baterie

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: EnGo Planet

Bronzová cena A' Design Award Winner in Energetika Category

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The Design

About EnGo Kryt baterie

EnGo je přenosný kryt baterie navržený pro použití ve 12V a 24V solárních pouličních lampách, chytrých lavičkách a dalších energetických produktech. Kompaktní pouzdro se vejde do jedné ruky a lze jej skládat v několika orientacích tak, aby mezi jednotkami procházely kabely a konektory. Odnímatelná rukojeť usnadňuje přenášení a umístění a v době, kdy se nepoužívá, ji lze uložit uvnitř pouzdra. Koncové krytky lze utáhnout rukou nebo pomocí imbusového klíče. Provoz a kapacitu baterie lze sledovat na chytrém telefonu prostřednictvím Bluetooth. Kryt je vyroben z vstřikovaného polymeru.

The Recognition

About the Bronzová cena A' Design Award

EnGo Kryt baterie je vítězem Bronzové ceny A' Design Award, vysoce prestižního uznání udělovaného vynikajícím designům, které se vyznačují kreativitou, vynalézavostí a bystrostí. Bronzoví vítězové jsou hojně zručné a nápadně kreativní artefakty, které dosvědčují rozsáhlé zkušenosti, představivost a vynalézavost svých designérů. Očekává se, že EnGo Kryt baterie bude vysoce ceněným, obdivovaným a milovaným předmětem, pozoruhodně profesionálním a inovativním. Tento design, který získal Bronzovou cenu A' Design Award, zahrnuje osvědčené postupy v umění, vědě, designu a technologiích a vyniká pozorností k detailu. EnGo Kryt baterie nádherně uspokojuje potřeby, dotýká se tužeb, okouzluje city a oslovuje zvědavost.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The battery case is minimalistic and contemporary, portable, and fits in one hand, stackable, easily operated, and customizable. The design implements large radii and beveled edges to maximally save space, allowing the cables and connectors to fall between the cases. The cooling opening accepts a detachable multifunctional handle. The battery terminal caps can be tightened by both a hand and an Allen key. The operation and battery capacity can be monitored by a smartphone via Bluetooth.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height: 310mm, Width: 125mm, Depth: 68mm (without the handle)
Tags: Smart Battery, Power Bank, Portable, Stackable, Multifunctional, Customizable
Production Technology: Injection-molded polymer, bent chrome-plated rod
Design Challenge: Intended multifunctionality required the handle to be used to carry and lower or pull up the battery in or out of position in large sets. The solution is flexible and can easily be inserted into the carrying position, held in place by outward-bent ends. It can be removed or slipped safely inside the housing when not in use and can carry two units at the same time if needed. Safe stackability was achieved through two pairs of recesses on the upper side, one pair being the terminal cap recesses.
Research: The case was planned for 12V & 24V solar light poles and Smart benches, as well as an individual product, but also for differently orientable sets within high-end solutions of other manufacturers, like power wall and power bank products, electric vehicles, yachts, etc. For that reason, the positions of the terminals are customizable during production to fit the product's intention or depending on the type of set, also enabling easier connection and usage of cables of short or uniform length.
Inspiration: The design project was initiated after lithium was found in a deposit in Serbia. Among battery-operated products are EnGo Planet solutions, so it was expected that the company would invest in the development of housings for lithium-based batteries. The end product would be used in the company's solar solutions or marketed separately for other usages.
Project Duration: The project lasted several weeks and took place in Belgrade, Serbia.
Operation Flow: One unit is a portable smart battery, while a set can be oriented in several ways for different usages in other products. Rotating a case can pair up a set into a hexagonal vertical composition suitable for placement inside a light pole. A large number of units can be stacked into a rectangular composition for other usages, allowing cables of up to 10mm in diameter to be routed horizontally, and MC4 solar connectors 19mm in diameter to be routed vertically between the units.
Image Credits: Vladimir Zagorac