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| Single Cell Battery |
This is a lightweight lithium ion car battery. Used mainly on luxury or sport cars.
Saw this challenge (GrabCAD) on 1st May. The closing date is 6th May. I was working on another challenge, so I didn't start till 3rd May.
The challenge called for 2 designs: single and duo cells. After careful study for more than a day, I come out a few design sketches. I finally decided to design a single modular cell. 2 reasons: I am running out of time and it is more cost efficient.
Design Intent
1) The reason why I chose a honeycomb design is it symbolize lightweight, hi-tech and cells; so it is easier to convey the message 'lightweight' and hi-tech to a consumer.
2) 24k gold plated contact points are for 2 purposes. First is to make it look expensive and second is to prevent oxidation. It doesn't cost a lot to plated but the result is stunning.
3) The locks must be simple and fool proof. We don't need a PhD to secure it. Must be as easy as Lego blocks.
I wasn't able to finish the project, so I hand in what I have done (as shown here).
You can see my entry HERE.
This article is also post on Behance.
Update
I didn't win the contest nor get a mention for this design. But I do get some feedback and some woo wow from its competitors in US, China and Japan after I release these photos on the web. Maybe we really should rethink how battery should look ^_^
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| On the left is the bottom of the battery in upright position. On the right is 2 batteries stacked to form a duo cell. |
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| Close up of the lower terminal assemblies |
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| Close up of the lower terminal |
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| Quick Release Clip in down position |
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| 2 battery cells docked |
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| Quick Release Clip in up position |
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