Create the battery pack which will supply the power requirements of MSXIV, and create the enclosure which houses the battery pack. Also assist electrical team in designing housing for circuit boards.
Goals
To create a safe and lightweight battery pack which fulfills the car's energy requirements under different driving conditions. The battery pack is one of the heaviest component of MSXIV. Streamlining the weight of the battery box will lead to less energy usage.
Constraints Regulations
Provide MSXIV with its energy requirements (TBD)
Must perform within cell operating temperature (0~60 ℃)
Meet any safety regulations
Criteria
Significant weight reduction from MSXII
Lowered manufacturing time
Minimal cost
Scope
Activity
Must have
Research
Cell connections
Battery pack configuration
Chassis Integration
Purchasing
Battery Cells
Spot Welder
Cell Connectors
Battery Holders
Design Components
Circuit board enclosures
Battery module
Battery Pack enclosure
Enclosure mounts
Manufacturing
Module Assembly
Battery Pack Assembly
Enclosure
Module/Enclosure mounting
Electrical Wiring
Nice to have
MATLAB thermal simulation of the battery box based on cell spacing, power draw, and airflow.
Detailed Materials Needed
Prototype 1:
Acetal Plastic
Bus Bars
Bolts to secure modules together
Fibre spacers - keep in mind, may need them if design changes