These are pictures of an initial CAD model worked out beforehand.
The design idea is as follows. First, build a table that is a standard design as are all our tables. The batteries will stay on top of this surface. The second part is to enclose the batteries and create a door-like mechanism to access the batteries.
Overall dimensions are shown below.
The frame consists of two identical rectangles, braced in the middle.
With brace.
Which are joined together using six vertical members.
Then a bottom is added, where caster wheels are connected so the box can be rolled around.
The top, where the batteries will lay on is added.
The rear braces are attached and the side walls are put into place.
Front hinge added.
Then the top hinge, which is located on the inside, so that the "door" is assembled.
The door can be padlocked using this. I just found out that it is called a hasp.
And the same mechanism holds the door close to the box when open.
Since the box is also being weatherproofed to the best of our ability, there is a rubber gasket running around the door, and this needs to be pulled close together to form a tighter seal with two of these draw latches.
Closed.
Open.
Quite a lot more work is required for the box, including all the electrical connections, piping hydrogen gas to the outdoors and if money permits, some sort of acid spill containment lining. More of all this to follow in future posts.
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