Adjustable Grow Light Structure for Plant Cultivators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plant cultivators face limitations in adjusting the height of the lighting device, which affects the appropriate arrangement of light irradiation as plants grow, and are cumbersome to set up and maintain.
Innovation Solution
A plant cultivator with a detachable lighting device and adjustable spacers that accommodate the lighting device, allowing for height adjustment and easy assembly/disassembly, even when water is present, while preventing water from reaching electrical components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the lighting device height is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but the lighting device cannot be adjusted according to plant growth
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple detachable spacer segments that can be individually adjusted. Each spacer can be connected or disconnected to change the lighting device height, allowing incremental adjustment without complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting device height is made dynamically adjustable through detachable spacers that can be added or removed based on plant growth stages. This transforms a static structure into a dynamic one that adapts to changing cultivation needs.
2Ease of operation
If the lighting device is permanently installed, then the structure is stable, but the device cannot be easily adjusted or maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is segmented into detachable components (lighting module, spacers, mounting brackets) that can be independently removed and reinstalled. This modular design enables easy maintenance while maintaining structural integrity during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable connector designs are pre-engineered with alignment features and secure fastening mechanisms, allowing users to quickly assemble and disassemble components without requiring complex tools or procedures, thus facilitating easy maintenance.
3Ease of operation
If the spacer accommodation part is open, then the spacer can be easily accessed, but water may enter the electrical components
Solution Approach 1:
A removable cover acts as an intermediary element between the open spacer accommodation area and the electrical components. The cover can be opened for spacer access and closed to prevent water ingress, mediating between accessibility and protection needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover transitions from a static enclosed structure to a dynamic openable/closable element, allowing the system to switch between two states: open for spacer access and closed for water protection, adapting to different operational requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a plant cultivator in which the height of a light can be adjusted and which can accommodate a means for adjusting the height of the light. The plant cultivator according to the present invention comprises: a main body part; a water tank part storing water and resting on the main body part; a handle part disposed above the water tank part and emitting light; a spacer connecting the handle part and the main body part; and a storage part provided below the main body part to accommodate the spacer. The storage part includes: a storage body having a spacer accommodation part in which the spacer is accommodated; and a storage cover detachably coupled to the lower side of the storage body to open and close the spacer accommodation part.