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Problem

Problem Statement

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.
Not in scope

Milestones and deadlines

MilestoneOwnerDeadlineStatusNotes
Decide on spot welder to purchase

 

IN PROGRESS


Purchase battery cells for testing
 COMPLETE
Research module mounting solutions
IN PROGRESS
Decide on cell connection and purchase accordingly 
 IN PROGRESSMost likely either fuse or nickel tab. Dependent on power requirements.
Get rough power requirements from Elec Team

 

IN PROGRESSVery critical for battery box team
Module design initial concept (rev. 1)
 NOT STARTED
Module design (rev. 2)
 NOT STARTED
Module design (rev. 3)
 NOT STARTED
Module final design 
 NOT STARTED
Enclosure integration with Chassis

NOT STARTEDNeed to wait for chassis design to start

Timelines


Design Journal 

DateJournal EntryStakeholders Involved
 


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