SARA DOMINGUEZ
Thesis Project
Battery Transport
System
For my final project, I developed a battery transport system for battery-powered power tools. The batteries are quite heavy, and for a whole days work outdoor you want to have between 3 and 6 batteries with you. but, how can you carry them?
Scenario
When would you need batteries?
Users
CONCEPT GENERATION
Concept definition
Battery case development
Final Case Design
 Flexible positioningThe case can be placed in 2 different positions, vertical or horizontal. |  Individual doorsEach battery can be locked/unlocked individually, the doors are self locking. |  Backplate lockThe case attaches to the backplate with the sliding locks. |
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 Safety featuresThe batteries are kept safe and dry in the case. the batteries have a tight fit inside the case that prevents movement, the battery terminals are sealed and in case the case gets wet, water can drain out through the hexagon-shaped holes. |
Final Design
The final design was a 3-part system made up of 2 cases, the backplate and the harness. So the user can carry a few batteries on a single case or 6 when the whole system is assembled.
Flexibility. The system allows the user to carry just one case with 3 batteries or the 6 batteries with the whole sytem.
The system assembles like a backpack. carrying a total of 6 batteries. the batteries can be removed from the case without removing the cases from the system.
The complete system includes 2 cases for 3 batteries each. the connecting backplate and the harness.
Flexibility. The system allows the user to carry just one case with 3 batteries or the 6 batteries with the whole sytem.