EnGo Kućište za baterije by Vladimir Zagorac

EnGo Kućište za baterije by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award in Energetski Proizvodi, Projekti i Uređaji Competition Category.

BroncaEnergija· 2022

EnGo Kućište za baterije

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: EnGo Planet

Brončana nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Energija Category

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The Design

About EnGo Kućište za baterije

EnGo je prijenosno kućište za baterije dizajnirano za korištenje u 12V i 24V solarnim uličnim svjetiljkama, pametnim klupama i drugim energetskim proizvodima. Kompaktno kućište stane u jednu ruku i može se slagati u nekoliko orijentacija, tako da kabeli i konektori prolaze između jedinica. Odvojiva ručka olakšava nošenje i pozicioniranje, a može se pohraniti unutar kućišta kada nije u upotrebi. Terminalni poklopci mogu se pritegnuti rukom ili imbus ključem. Rad uređaja i kapacitet baterije mogu se pratiti putem pametnog telefona pomoću Bluetootha. Kućište je izrađeno od polimera oblikovanog injekcijskim prešanjem.

The Recognition

About the Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

EnGo Kućište za baterije je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da EnGo Kućište za baterije bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. EnGo Kućište za baterije sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

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