Modular Grow Light Assembly with Adjustable LED Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional grow lights limit plant growth by only projecting light from the top, leading to shaded lower portions and inefficient energy use due to excessive heat, lack of control over light output, and inconsistency in plant exposure.
Innovation Solution
A modular, customizable grow light assembly with adjustable LED modules that emit low heat, energy-efficient light from multiple angles, using automatic controls and sensors to optimize light frequency and positioning based on plant growth stages and environmental conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional fluorescent or HPS bulbs are used to provide light for plant growth, then light can be projected from the top-down toward the plant, but the lower portions of the plant are shaded and do not receive sufficient light for effective growth
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from conventional top-down single-direction lighting to a multi-dimensional lighting system where LED modules are positioned at various heights and angles (including side-mounted configurations) to illuminate plants from multiple directions simultaneously, ensuring uniform light distribution across the entire plant canopy including lower portions
2Illumination intensity
If conventional fluorescent or HPS bulbs are used to provide light for plant growth, then light can be projected toward the plant, but the lights generate excessive heat and must remain at a distance greater than 18 inches from the plant
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental parameter of light source technology from conventional fluorescent or HPS bulbs to LED modules, which fundamentally alter the thermal characteristics by generating 70-75% less heat while maintaining or improving light output efficiency, enabling closer positioning to plants for enhanced photonic energy delivery
3Temperature
If conventional fluorescent or HPS bulbs are used, then light can be provided to plants, but the lights must remain at a distance greater than 18 inches from the plant to avoid heat damage
Solution Approach 1:
By changing from conventional lighting technology to LED modules with superior thermal characteristics, the system achieves both heat reduction and improved light delivery, allowing the lights to be positioned within 3-6 inches of the plant canopy to maximize photonic energy transfer while maintaining safe temperature levels
4Productivity
If conventional grow lights are used, then light can be provided to plants, but there is a lack of consistency, control over light output, and automation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates sensors and control systems that monitor plant growth stages and environmental conditions, automatically adjusting light frequency, intensity, and positioning to optimize plant growth, ensuring consistency and repeatability across different growth cycles
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts lighting parameters including frequency, intensity, and physical positioning of LED modules based on real-time plant growth stages and environmental feedback, transitioning from static conventional lighting to an adaptive, automated system that optimizes growth conditions
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures uniform light exposure to all plant parts, reduces energy consumption by 50% and heat by 70-75%, and promotes efficient plant growth through optimized light delivery and automated adjustments.
Implementation Method 1
the lights can be controlled such that the light can be produced in specific key light frequencies among the light spectrum that is useful to plants
Implementation Method 2
plants use a photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) range of the light spectrum
Implementation Method 3
low heat, energy-efficient light from multiple angles, using automatic controls and sensors to optimize light frequency and positioning
Data Source
AI summary
A grow light for stimulating plant growth is presented herein. The grow light includes a plurality of primary light modules with LEDs fixedly mounted to a support assembly and spaced a distance away from a plant canopy, and one or more secondary light modules movably or pivotally mounted to an end of one or more of the primary light modules. A positioning assembly is disposed interconnected light modules for manually or automatically movably disposing the secondary light modules into different angular positions relative to the plant. A height adjustment assembly is also include to movably position the light assembly, such as the plurality of primary light modules or the secondary light modules in a vertical direction. Additional features can be included, such as positioning sensors, environmental sensors, CO2 delivery systems, water cooling systems, ground wire interconnections, and light frequency control.