EnGo Bateria Skatolo by Vladimir Zagorac

EnGo Bateria Skatolo by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Bronza A' Design Award in Dezajno de Energiaj Produktoj, Projektoj kaj Aparatoj Competition Category.

BronzoEnergio· 2022

EnGo Bateria Skatolo

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: EnGo Planet

Bronza A' Design Award Winner in Energio Category

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The Design

About EnGo Bateria Skatolo

EnGo estas portebla bateria skatolo desegnita por uzo en 12V kaj 24V sunenergiaj stratlampoj, inteligentaj benkoj kaj aliaj energiaj produktoj. La kompakta ujo taŭgas por unu mano kaj povas esti stakigita en pluraj orientiĝoj, tiel ke kabloj kaj konektiloj povas pasi inter la unuoj. Demeteblа tenilo faciligas la portadon kaj poziciigon kaj povas esti stokita interne de la ujo kiam ne uzata. La finaj kovriloj povas esti fortikigitaj permane aŭ per Allen-ŝlosilo. Funkciado kaj bateria kapacito povas esti kontrolataj per poŝtelefono per Bluetooth. La skatolo estas farita el injekt-muldita polimero.

The Recognition

About the Bronza A' Design Award

EnGo Bateria Skatolo estas gajninto de la Bronza A' Design Award, tre prestiĝa rekono donata al elstaraj dezajnoj distingitaj per kreemo, ingenieco kaj sagaco. La Bronzaj gajnintoj estas abunde lertaj kaj frape kreemaj artefaktoj, kiuj aŭtentikigas la vastan sperton, imagpovon kaj elturniĝemon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke EnGo Bateria Skatolo estu tre estimata, admirata kaj ŝatata objekto, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Bronzan A' Design Award enkorpigas plej bonajn praktikojn en arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio, kaj estas bonega pro sia atento al detaloj. EnGo Bateria Skatolo bonege kontentigas bezonojn, tuŝas dezirojn, ĉarmas sentojn kaj allogas scivolemon.

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