Folding Grow Light With Rotating Arms And Locking Joints
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing folding grow lights for hydroponic cultivation lack versatility and ease of use, particularly in terms of portability and adjustable lighting configurations to accommodate different growth stages of plants.
Innovation Solution
A folding grow light system with rotating arms and adjustable LED light arrays, allowing for vertical, horizontal, and intermediate positions, with locking joints and rail systems for precise light placement, and the ability to connect multiple units in series for extended coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If folding arms are made rotatable between vertical and horizontal positions, then portability and storage are improved, but device complexity increases due to additional joints and locking mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple folding arms that can be independently rotated and positioned. Each arm segments the overall structure, allowing individual adjustment while maintaining overall compactness when folded. This segmentation enables the system to transition between portable folded state and functional deployed state.
Solution Approach 2:
The folding arms incorporate rotational joints that enable dynamic repositioning between vertical (folded) and horizontal (deployed) orientations. This dynamic capability allows the same structure to serve both portable storage and operational lighting functions, resolving the contradiction between portability and structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple LED light arrays are mounted on folding arms, then lighting coverage and versatility are improved, but ease of operation decreases due to difficulty in precise positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates locking joints at predetermined positions along the folding arms. These locking mechanisms are pre-positioned to secure the arms at specific angles, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust and fine-tune positioning. The preliminary placement of locking joints simplifies operation while maintaining precise lighting coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking joints act as intermediaries between the rotational movement of the folding arms and the requirement for precise positioning. These intermediate locking mechanisms translate continuous rotation into discrete, pre-determined positions, making it easier for users to achieve accurate lighting angles without complex adjustment procedures.
3Stability of the object's composition
If locking joints are added to hold arms in position, then positioning stability is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of implementing complex locking mechanisms throughout the entire structure, locking joints are applied locally at specific predetermined positions on the folding arms. This localized approach provides necessary positioning stability at critical points while avoiding the manufacturing complexity that would result from comprehensive locking throughout the entire arm structure.
4Ease of operation
If the grow light is designed as a single unit, then ease of use is improved, but adaptability to different plant sizes and growth stages is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into multiple independently adjustable folding arms, each capable of being positioned at different heights and angles. This segmentation allows the same unit to adapt to various plant sizes and growth stages by adjusting individual arm positions, while remaining easy to operate as a single integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The folding arm structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables adjustable positioning, and allows adaptation to different plant configurations. This multi-functionality within a single unit design achieves both ease of use and adaptability to various growth stages and plant types.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a portable, versatile, and adjustable lighting solution that can be easily carried, adjusted, and expanded, ensuring optimal light distribution for various plant growth stages and hydroponic setups, enhancing plant growth and user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The right folding arm holds at least three linear arrays of LED lights perpendicular to the right folding arm. The left folding arm holds at least three linear arrays of LED lights perpendicular to the left folding arm.
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AI summary
A folding grow light has a main body with a main body housing. A driver is installed to the main body. The folding grow light has a right folding arm and a left folding arm. The right folding arm holds at least three linear arrays of LED lights perpendicular to the right folding arm. The left folding arm holds at least three linear arrays of LED lights perpendicular to the left folding arm. A right front main joint and a right rear main joint connect the main body to the right folding arm. The right folding arm rotates from a first position that is folded in a vertical orientation to a second position that is unfolded in a horizontal orientation.