Battery Holder_1

Battery Holder_1

1. Material

   • Perspex
     • different colours
       • looks better
     • more difficult to bend
     • it cracks easily
   • Aluminium
     • easy to bend
     • readily available
   • brass
     • expensive
   • copper
     • expensive
   • Steel
     • Strong
     • more difficult to bend
     • Rusts

2. Shape

   • must fit battery holder
     • W=28, H=19, L=20
     • Doesn't have to cover entire battery
     • Must be easy to take off in case battery dies
   • logo
     • lightening bolt
     • bulb
     • letter E
     • Duracell bunny
     • Paint it on
     • use template
     • Caution/Hazard sign
     • make logo separate to holder
     • make logo big enough so its easier to make
   • must be attractive
     • use radii/curves

3. Method of Securing

   • Screws and nuts
   • glue
   • rivets
   • tapping and screws