Multi-Connection Luminaire for Plant Growth
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current plant lights primarily emit light in one direction, which is not conducive to full photosynthesis, and most plant lights only support one connection state, limiting the diversification of plant light layouts for achieving multi-angle illumination in plant factories or greenhouses.
Innovation Solution
A luminaire with multiple connection states, comprising at least one light-emitting module and two end caps, where the end caps have connection holes for power cables to achieve various connection states such as T-shaped, I-shaped, Z-shaped, cross-shaped, or U-shaped connections, allowing for flexible wiring and multi-angle illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If LED lights are used to illuminate plants from top to bottom, then the lighting structure is simple, but the illumination is limited to one direction which is not conducive to full photosynthesis
Solution Approach 1:
The luminaire is divided into multiple independent light-emitting modules that can be connected in different configurations. Each module contains LED lights that can emit light in specific directions, and by segmenting the overall lighting system into multiple modules, the patent achieves multi-angle illumination capability while maintaining relatively simple individual module structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The luminaire design enables a single lighting system to perform multiple functions by supporting various connection states (T-shaped, I-shaped, Z-shaped, cross-shaped, U-shaped connections). This multi-functionality allows the same basic module to adapt to different illumination requirements and plant growth stages, effectively increasing the illumination angle and coverage without requiring completely different lighting systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If plant lights support only one connection state, then the device structure is simple, but the layout diversification for achieving multi-angle illumination is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The end caps are designed with multiple connection holes that enable the luminaire to achieve multiple connection states (T-shaped, I-shaped, Z-shaped, cross-shaped, U-shaped). This universal design allows the same hardware structure to support diverse wiring configurations and connection states, providing layout diversification for multi-angle illumination without requiring fundamentally different device structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The wiring structure is made dynamic and flexible through the configurable connection holes in the end caps. Instead of a fixed wiring arrangement, the system allows adaptability in connection configurations, enabling the luminaire to be dynamically reconfigured into different connection states according to specific illumination requirements and plant growth stages.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connection holes are provided in end caps for flexible wiring, then the adaptability increases, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The end cap manufacturing complexity is managed by segmenting the connection functionality into standardized holes that can be systematically arranged. Rather than creating complex custom connections, the design uses multiple standardized connection holes in the end caps, which simplifies the manufacturing process while still providing wiring flexibility and adaptability for various connection states.
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AI summary
A luminaire supporting multiple connection states includes at least one light-emitting module and two end caps. The light-emitting module has a driver disposed therein. The end caps are disposed at the two ends of the light-emitting module respectively. One of the end caps includes a plurality of connection holes, and a power cable penetrates through each of the connection holes to be electrically connected to the driver. The light-emitting module achieves a connection state by electrically connecting one of the power cables thereof to the power cable of another light-emitting module adjacent thereto via one of the connection holes. The luminaire can achieve many advantages, such as flexible wiring, convenient installation, diverse lighting functions, etc., in order to meet the requirements of various growth stages of plants.