EnGo Caixa de Bateria by Vladimir Zagorac

EnGo Caixa de Bateria by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Produtos, Projetos e Dispositivos de Energia Competition Category.

BronzeEnergia· 2022

EnGo Caixa de Bateria

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: EnGo Planet

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Energia Category

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The Design

About EnGo Caixa de Bateria

O EnGo é uma caixa de bateria portátil concebida para utilização em postes de iluminação pública solares de 12V e 24V, bancos inteligentes e outros produtos de energia. O invólucro compacto cabe numa só mão e pode ser empilhado em várias orientações, permitindo que cabos e conectores passem entre as unidades. Uma pega destacável facilita o transporte e o posicionamento, podendo ser guardada no interior do invólucro quando não está em uso. As tampas dos terminais podem ser apertadas à mão ou com uma chave Allen. O funcionamento e a capacidade da bateria podem ser monitorizados num smartphone através de Bluetooth. A caixa é fabricada em polímero moldado por injeção.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

EnGo Caixa de Bateria conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que EnGo Caixa de Bateria seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. EnGo Caixa de Bateria satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

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