The Bow is an innovative mobile charging station for electric vehicles. This station can be set up anywhere (from the beach to festivals) and recharged as needed, allowing electric vehicles to be easily charged even in remote and poorly accessible locations.
Concept
My design of the mobile charging station envisions its transportation to deployment sites using trucks. To move the charging station, either a forklift or a small crane can be utilized, ensuring effortless placement and mobility.The design of the charging station has been thoughtfully conceived so that a car can be charged on each side of the station without impeding access to the charging terminal at the front.
This enables simultaneous and efficient charging of multiple electric vehicles, minimizing wait times and optimizing the practical application of this charging station.
Technology
The technology integrated into the charging station was provided by the IKAM Institute. Our challenging task was to design an aesthetically appealing enclosure for this innovative technology.
At the core of this charging station is an internal combustion engine that burns hydrogen extracted from the hydrogen tanks in the "tank," generating the necessary energy to efficiently charge electric vehicles.
This groundbreaking technology offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy source for electric vehicles, which can be used flexibly and mobilely in various locations.
Design
The design of the charging station encompasses a foundational casing, which both protects and securely houses the high-quality technology. Simultaneously, special attention has been given to designing the heat dissipation of the engine in a manner that does not compromise the safety and comfort of individuals using the station for charging.
Loading the charging station is conveniently done from the front. The tank containing the hydrogen cylinders has been engineered to slide out from the front, enabling easy tank replacement even in the presence of parked vehicles, without disrupting the operation of the charging station.
Maintenance
Maintenance of the integrated technology can be accessed through a door located on the rear side of the charging station.
Visuelle Communication
The charging station has been equipped with a total of three indicators to clearly signal its current status. The arc of the charging station is illuminated from the inside with three different colors to indicate whether the station is ready to charge (green), currently in the charging process (blue), or empty and in need of charging (red).
Furthermore, two light rings have been integrated into the charging cable apparatus to convey the charging status of the connected vehicle. During the charging process, the rings pulsate in a vibrant green color, indicating that the vehicle is successfully charging. Once the charging process is complete, they transition to a steady green color, signaling that the vehicle is fully charged and ready for departure.
Ausstellung
During the semi-annual exhibition "werkschau," the design students of H2 Magdeburg were provided with a unique opportunity to showcase their impressive works. In my quest for innovative presentation methods for the charging stations, I came across the company 3DQR, specializing in Augmented Reality.Through generous sponsorship from 3DQR, I managed to not only showcase my own charging station but also the designs of other students in life-sized Augmented Reality displays on the sidewalk outside the exhibition. This captivating technology offered visitors an immersive experience and provided them with a much clearer sense of how the charging stations would appear in the real world.
