Movable Poultry Lighting System with Height Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional poultry house lighting systems are fixed and lack the ability to adjust light intensity and direction dynamically, failing to provide optimal lighting conditions based on poultry age and activity needs.
Innovation Solution
A lighting system with adjustable height control, allowing lights to be manually or automatically raised and lowered, and moved horizontally, with multiple lines of lights at varying heights to provide different light intensities to specific areas, controlled by a winch assembly and electronic system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If lights are fixed at a constant height in the ceiling, then the lighting system is simple and stable, but the light intensity and direction cannot be adjusted dynamically to meet different poultry needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed lighting system into a movable one. The lights are suspended from the ceiling by cables or chains that allow vertical movement, enabling the lighting system to dynamically adjust its position and light intensity according to different poultry production stages and requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system is divided into independently controllable light fixtures that can be adjusted separately. Each light or group of lights can be moved to different heights and positions, allowing selective adjustment of light intensity for different areas of the poultry house based on specific needs
2Productivity
If lights are manually adjusted or automatically programmed to move up and down, then light intensity and timing can be optimized for different poultry ages, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system incorporates automatic control capabilities where lights can be programmed to move and adjust intensity based on pre-set schedules and poultry age parameters. The system serves itself by automatically making adjustments without requiring constant manual intervention, thereby improving productivity while managing complexity through automation
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables dynamic changes in lighting parameters (height, intensity, duration) that can be adjusted according to poultry development stages. By allowing these parameters to change over time, the system optimizes poultry management efficiency and meets the evolving needs of growing poultry
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple lines of lights are used with different heights, then different areas can receive customized light intensity, but the control system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into multiple independent lines or zones of lights, each capable of being adjusted to different heights and intensities. This segmentation allows different areas of the poultry house to receive customized lighting conditions tailored to specific operational requirements or poultry zones
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AI summary
A lighting system for a poultry house is disclosed which includes a plurality of lights movable in the vertical direction, projecting light to different areas of the poultry house at prearranged times and projecting light of different intensity in the poultry house at prearranged times through the raising and lowering of the height of the lights. The lighting system provides adjustable parameters in the areas of the poultry house being lighted and the intensity of these areas across the interior of the poultry house. The system provides the poultry with migration options to areas of lower or higher light intensity, thereby improving management practices of the poultry.