Portable Pickleball Lighting with Segmented Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of affordable, portable lighting systems designed for individual consumer use, particularly for temporary pickleball courts where existing lighting systems are often inadequate or require professional installation.
Innovation Solution
A portable lighting system comprising a rigid frame with vertical and horizontal members, supported by two rigid posts that can be adjusted in height, and equipped with top-mounted lights that can be easily set up and torn down, along with a power cord and optional intelligent lighting controls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional stadium lighting systems are professionally installed with post construction set within concrete, then lighting stability and illumination quality are improved, but installation complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into separate modular components: a portable base unit, vertical members, horizontal members, and lighting assemblies. Each component can be independently assembled and disassembled, eliminating the need for permanent concrete installation while maintaining structural stability during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static permanent installation to a dynamic portable structure that can be easily assembled and disassembled. The vertical and horizontal members are designed to be detachably connected, allowing the lighting system to be reconfigured or relocated as needed without permanent foundation work.
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed garage lighting systems are used, then installation cost is reduced, but lighting adaptability and illumination quality for pickleball play deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system features adjustable components including vertically adjustable lighting assemblies and rotatable light heads that can be positioned to provide optimal illumination for pickleball play. This adaptability allows the same system to work in various locations and configurations without requiring custom installation for each site.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable lighting system is designed to be universally applicable to different court surfaces and locations. The standardized base, vertical, and horizontal members can be assembled in various configurations to suit different space constraints and court types, making it versatile for residential, recreational, and temporary court applications.
3Ease of operation
If portable lighting systems are made lightweight and easy to transport, then ease of operation is improved, but structural strength and lighting stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into discrete components that can be easily handled and transported individually. The base, vertical members, horizontal members, and lighting assemblies are designed as separate units that can be carried and assembled without requiring heavy lifting equipment, while maintaining structural integrity when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical and horizontal members are constructed from composite materials or hollow structural sections that provide high strength-to-weight ratios. This allows the components to be lightweight enough for easy transport and assembly while maintaining sufficient structural strength to support the lighting assemblies and withstand operational loads.
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AI summary
A rigid frame comprises two opposing vertical members with a bottom end attached to a portable base and a top end, the rigid frame further comprising a bottom horizontal member spanning between the bottom ends of the two opposing vertical members. The bottom horizontal member provides crossbar support by tying together forces of the two opposing vertical members. Two rigid posts include a first rigid post detachably affixed to a first vertical member and a second rigid post affixed to a second vertical member. Each of the two rigid posts are taller than the vertical members and support a top mounted light directed towards a game court for pickleball. The vertical members support a pickleball net.