Engo Enclosure ng Baterya by Vladimir Zagorac

Engo Enclosure ng Baterya by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award na Bakal in Disenyo ng Produkto, Proyekto at Aparatong Pang-enerhiya Competition Category.

BakalEnerhiya· 2023

Engo Enclosure ng Baterya

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: EnGo Planet

A' Design Award na Bakal Winner in Enerhiya Category

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The Design

About Engo Enclosure ng Baterya

Ang Engo ay isang enclosure ng baterya na maaaring itambak-tambak (stackable), na dinisenyo para sa mga produktong solar at iba pang gamit sa pag-iimbak ng enerhiya. Ang casing ay gawa sa aluminum na may frame na yari sa asero, mga plaka na plastik, at insulasyong goma. Ang mga chamfered na patayong gilid at mga kanto na recessed ay bumubuo ng isang nakatagong daanan ng kableng, kaya nananatiling maayos ang wiring sa kapwa pahalang at patayong direksyon. Ang mga pinahabang dingding sa itaas at ibaba ay tumatakip sa mga kable at nagbibigay-daan para sa ligtas na pagtatambak, habang nag-iiwan ng espasyo para sa pagkonekta ng mga terminal. Tatlong layer ng insulasyon ang nagpapanatili sa battery pack sa isang matatag na temperatura ng paggana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bakal

Ang Engo Enclosure ng Baterya ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal, isang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga mahuhusay na disenyong tumutugon sa mga propesyonal at pang-industriyang kinakailangang inaasahan sa mga mahusay na pagkakadisenyong likha. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bakal ay nagpapakita ng dakilang husay, mataas na espesyalisasyon, dalubhasang pag-unawa at kakayahang malikhain ng kanilang mga lumikha. Inaasahang ang Engo Enclosure ng Baterya ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na likhang praktikal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan ng industriya at may mahuhusay na katangiang teknikal na may kasamang kaalaman at talento. Ang Engo Enclosure ng Baterya ay iginagalang dahil sa kaingatan nito at idinisenyo upang maghatid ng mga pagpapabuti sa kalidad ng buhay na tumutulong gawing mas mabuting lugar ang mundo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The straightforward geometric form of the enclosure is interrupted only by chamfered vertical edges and recessed corners. These details are part of a hidden cabling solution, especially useful within large battery sets, enabling clean and minimally noticeable wiring in any direction, both horizontally and vertically. Extended walls on the top and bottom of the housing keep the cables covered and allow safe stacking while giving enough room to connect the terminals between the stacked pieces.
Dimensions & Packaging: 30Ah unit W: 205mm, D: 90mm, H: 215mm; 60Ah unit W: 220mm, D: 120mm, H: 380mm; 100Ah unit W: 248mm, D: 120mm, H: 556mm.
Tags: Smart Battery, Power Wall, Stackable, Minimal, Cable Management
Production Technology: Aluminum casing, steel frame, plastic plates, rubber insulation
Design Challenge: The battery is to be used in retrofit solar equipment, as an individual product, inside solutions such as power walls, electric vehicles, yachts, etc. That required smart usage of available space. Thermal and water insulation were given careful attention. Three layers of insulation, including ceramic coating, keep the battery pack at a constant temperature and operational between minus twenty and plus eighty degrees Celsius. The rubber used for insulation of the top and bottom of the enclosure gives enough flexibility to compensate for an uneven floor but does not allow capsizing.
Research: A simple production process in any given volume, different sizes of battery packs used, and low starting cost suggested aluminum for the housing. That also planted the idea to use as little manual operation as possible, calling for a minimal but characteristic design that could be produced by CNC cutting and bending. The proportions of the few visible details were refined according to the dimensions of cables, contacts, and connectors, which needed to fit perfectly in the space between the neighboring housings.
Inspiration: The project started with the idea to produce battery casings for a range of EnGo Planet's solar products. After analysis of a typical installation process and everyday usage scenarios, inspiration was found in pure functionality and minimal aesthetic expression. Easy stacking, optimal space usage, and intelligent cable management were the main focus of the design.
Project Duration: The project lasted several weeks and took place in USA and Europe.
Operation Flow: A combination of design details and flexible materials used on the top and bottom of the housing keep the wiring neat and give a clean look to any battery set. The bottom rubber surface features two openings that match the position of the terminals on the unit placed below. The side openings allow lifting the case using a strap, which makes the stacking of heavier versions of the battery easier. The operation and capacity of the unit can be monitored by a smartphone over Bluetooth. The product is available with an optional voltmeter, switch, and USB inlets for charging mobile devices.
Patents: Vladimir Zagorac
Team Members: Vladimir Zagorac
Image Credits: Vladimir Zagorac