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CuRev: Electric Charging System

Team session
Our prompt for this project was to design an electric car charging system. We were also tasked with taking into account manufacturability, functionality, internal components, and making a full-size physical mock-up. We began by researching and analyzing gas stations. Initially, we proposed a solution that redesigned the entire gas station as a whole; however, we were redirected to focus solely on a system for electric car charging.
After the refocus, we decided to begin our research by visiting sites that featured electric car chargers. We researched competitors to establish how we would differentiate our design solution. We followed by sketching various ideas before finalizing our system and branding. Once we finalized our solution, we made a project plan and divided tasks. I was tasked with manufacturability and functionality, including mounting and installation considerations.
Outdoor electric car charger
Wall mount display
For the wall-mounted visual indicator, I took into consideration the LED display screen, circuit board, power storage, and screw placements for mounting.
Wall mount clear back view
Wall mount exploded view render
Ground charger top view render Ground charger top clear view render
Ground charger exploded view
For the actual charger, I took into account how the components would be installed in the ground and how the individual parts would be assembled.
Standing indicator render
Standing indicator exploded view render
The standing visual indicator needed creativity to develop. I had to design a system that allowed for the serviceability of internal components as well as assembly and installation. It required multiple rounds of sketching different scenarios to create an internal sliding mounting system for the LED and circuit board. Afterward, I directed my attention to the base and how the system would be bolted into the ground.
Standing indicator sketch analysis

Standing indicator clear view render
Standing indicator top slider render

Standing indicator base clear view render
Standing indicator base exploded view