Modular Tree Lighting Bracket with Adjustable LED
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting solutions for trees and palm trees either fail to provide even illumination, are prone to damage, or do not allow for adjustable and aesthetically integrated lighting that can direct light both upwards and downwards effectively, while being securely attached to the tree without visible contact.
Innovation Solution
A modular up-down lighting fixture system that secures to the tree trunk using interconnecting brackets, featuring interchangeable LED or incandescent lighting elements within a metal frame, allowing adjustable direction and color, and hidden from view, with optional field-adjustable switches and optics for beam spread control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If lighting is placed on the ground to illuminate the tree, then the branches and leaves receive illumination, but the ground area around the base of the tree is not evenly illuminated and the lighting is vulnerable to damage from pedestrians and maintenance workers
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system transitions from ground-level placement to elevated mounting on the tree trunk. The fixture is mounted at a height that allows upward-facing lights to illuminate the canopy and downward-facing lights to illuminate the ground area, eliminating vulnerability to ground-level damage while providing comprehensive illumination.
2Ease of operation
If lighting fixtures are secured to a strap around the tree, then the lights can be positioned around the tree, but the lights are larger than the strap and the illumination is not focused in a particular direction
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into separate modular fixtures, each containing specific lighting elements oriented in particular directions. Each fixture can be independently positioned and angled to provide focused illumination in specific directions (upward, downward, or lateral), allowing precise control over light distribution patterns.
3Ease of manufacture
If the lighting fixture is mounted to contact the tree trunk directly, then the installation is simple, but the lights are visible and the aesthetic appeal is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
A mounting bracket system serves as an intermediary between the lighting fixture and the tree trunk. The bracket is attached to the trunk and extends outward to hold the fixture in position, allowing the fixture to be mounted without direct contact with the tree while maintaining stability and enabling aesthetic integration.
4Device complexity
If fixed lighting elements are used in the fixture, then the installation is straightforward, but the lighting cannot be adjusted for different colors and intensities
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system incorporates adjustable lighting elements including field-adjustable switches for intensity control and RGB or RGBW LED color diodes for color adjustment. The fixtures can be configured with different combinations of color temperatures and intensities, allowing dynamic adaptation to various ambiance requirements while maintaining relatively simple installation through modular design.
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
Provides even and customizable illumination to both tree structures and ground areas, enhancing aesthetic appeal and durability by being securely attached without visible contact, with adjustable color and intensity options.
Implementation Method 1
The lighting fixtures can be incandescent, light emitting diodes (LED's) or solid state components
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AI summary
Improvements in an up-down lighting fixture that is mountable to a trunk or branch at whatever elevation that is desired to provide the required illumination to light the fronds, head or a tree as well and some lighting can be directed downward to illuminate the ground or a pathway under the tree or a wall. The lighting is secured to a tree with a first bracket that is secured to the tree and a second lighting frame that is then secured to the tree brackets. The frame is constructed from aluminum or other metals and further coated or painted to blend with the color of the trunk of the tree. The system includes optional field adjustable switched to allow for multiple levels of illumination. The lighting optics can include multiple LED color temperatures to adjust the lighting for the surroundings or to provide a desired ambiance.