EnGo 배터리 케이스 by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 동상 in 에너지 제품, 프로젝트 및 기기 디자인 Competition Category.

동에너지· 2022

EnGo 배터리 케이스

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: EnGo Planet

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 에너지 Category

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The Design

About EnGo 배터리 케이스

EnGo는 12V 및 24V 태양광 가로등, 스마트 벤치를 비롯한 각종 전력 제품에 사용하도록 설계된 휴대용 배터리 케이스이다. 한 손에 들어오는 컴팩트한 하우징은 여러 방향으로 적층할 수 있어 케이블과 커넥터가 유닛 사이를 지나갈 수 있다. 분리형 손잡이는 운반과 설치를 한층 수월하게 하며, 사용하지 않을 때는 하우징 내부에 보관할 수 있다. 단자 캡은 손으로 조이거나 육각 렌치로 조일 수 있다. 작동 상태와 배터리 용량은 블루투스를 통해 스마트폰에서 모니터링할 수 있다. 케이스는 사출 성형 폴리머로 제작되었다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

EnGo 배터리 케이스, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. EnGo 배터리 케이스, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. EnGo 배터리 케이스, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

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