LED Grow Light
2022, Grow Labs
I supported Grow Labs on the development of their debut LED lamp model. The founder had clear expectations for the product and it's specification, so it was a case of executing on the vision. With the electrical components specified, I was tasked with the design of a sheet metal assembly for the frame.
PROCESS
Brief
The Grow lamp had several key requirements:
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The frame must fold in half for convenient shipping.
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Sheet metal design only.
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Integrate pre-specified electrical components.
Design
The CAD model was developed in Fusion 360. Each quadrant of the frame is constructed of two sheet metal parts - a support and cover panel. The LED modules and lenses are standard components with a pre-determined offset from one another. Each LED backplate had a dual function of acting as support and a heat sink. The central supports include folded sides to prevent deflection from the weight of the power supply. Simple thumb screws are used to secure the power supply, for a fast, tool-free assembly.
The lamp is hung using steel wire, which didn't require any work from my side, besides mounting four eye nuts. We opted to design a custom sheet metal hinge that is riveted to the frame. Since it was only intended for shipping purposes, it's function was not critical. It uses a barrel bolt which avoids any custom machined parts.
With the design approved, I developed 2D drawings for all parts and assemblies to facilitate production. Grow Labs are now working with a manufacturer in China to produce this product. Renderings were not included in the deliverables, so these are a quick output from Fusion 360 with basic realism.
