Automated Lighting System for Uniform Growth of Medical Cannabis

• US 20160356465A1
• Filed: 06/04/2015
• Published: 12/08/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 06/04/2015
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Michael Polete
• Original Assignee: Michael Polete
• Inventors: POLETE, MICHAEL
• Application Number:
  US14/731,398
• Publication Number:
  US 20160356465A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A01G 7/045 with electric lighting
• CPC Class Codes: A01G 9/20 Forcing-frames; Lights , i.e. glass panels covering the forcing-frames
• CPC Class Codes: A01G 9/249 Lighting means with special arrangements for promoting growth A01G7/045
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 45/14 using electrical feedback from LEDs or from LED modules
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/155 Coordinated control of two or more light sources
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/16 by timing means
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/18 via data-bus transmission
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 20/40 Control techniques providing energy savings, e.g. smart controller or presence detection
• CPC Class Codes: Y02P 60/14 Measures for saving energy, e.g. in green houses

Abstract

An automated system for uniform growth of medical cannabis includes at least one light source that is controlled from a master controller, so that the cannabis plant receives a consistent, uniform amount of light. The positioning of the light source and the wattage of the light source are adjustable. The horizontal and vertical displacement of the light source are performed through elongated horizontal and vertical support members. The support members are displaced with actuators that engage the support members directly. A camber bracket at the junction between the horizontal and vertical support members supports the weight, such that the horizontal support member remains level for uniform emitting of light. The master controller is preprogramed to displace the light, set a timer, and adjust the wattage. The power source is efficient, so as to minimize power usage.

Claims

1. An automated system for uniform growth of medical cannabis, the system comprising:

a plurality of first horizontal support members, the plurality of first horizontal support members disposed in a parallel spaced-apart relationship, the plurality of first horizontal support members configured to telescopically move in a horizontal direction;

a plurality of second horizontal support members, the plurality of second horizontal support members disposed in a coplanar and perpendicular relationship to the plurality of first horizontal support members;

at least one horizontal actuator, the at least one horizontal actuator disposed in a perpendicular relationship between the plurality of second horizontal support members, the at least one horizontal actuator configured to horizontally displace the plurality of first horizontal support members;

a plurality of vertical support members, the plurality of vertical support members disposed to intersect the plurality of second horizontal support members in a generally perpendicular relationship;

at least one vertical actuator, the at least one vertical actuator disposed parallel along the length of the plurality of vertical support members, the at least one vertical actuator configured to vertically displace the plurality of first horizontal support members and the plurality of second horizontal support members;

at least one light bracket, the at least one light bracket having a mount end and a light support end, the mount end configured to attach to the plurality of first horizontal support members in a spaced-apart relationship;

at least one light source;

at least one camber bracket, the at least one camber bracket disposed to position at the intersection between the plurality of second horizontal support members and the plurality of vertical support members, the at least one camber bracket configured to provide support for the plurality of first horizontal support members and the at least one light source, wherein the support from the at least one camber bracket maintains the plurality of first horizontal support members in a substantially level configuration, such that the light from the light emitting diode is uniformly emitted;

a master controller, the master controller configured to control and monitor the horizontal displacement by the plurality of first horizontal support members, the master controller further configured to control and monitor the vertical displacement by the plurality of vertical support members, the master controller further configured to control and monitor a wattage for the light emitting diode;

a microprocessor, the microprocessor configured to store and execute a preprogrammed lighting program, the preprogrammed lighting program configured to read a displacement instruction and command the at least one horizontal actuator and the at least one vertical actuator in response to the displacement instruction, the preprogrammed lighting program further configured to read a wattage instruction and command the light emitting diode to adjust the wattage in response to the wattage instruction; and

a timer, the timer configured to trigger the microprocessor to command the light emitting diode to emit the light for a duration.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the light source comprises of a housing and a light emitting diode, the housing configured to attach to the light support end of the at least one light bracket, and the light emitting diode configured to emit a light, and wherein the system is configured to provide uniform light for at least one cannabis plant.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of first horizontal support members are elongated and configured in a sliding rail configuration.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of second horizontal support members are elongated.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of vertical support members are elongated.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of first horizontal support members, the plurality of second horizontal support members, and the plurality of vertical support members are fabricated from aluminum.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one horizontal actuator and the at least one vertical actuator is an electric vertical actuator are electrical.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the horizontal displacement is a left and right direction.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the vertical displacement is an up and down direction.

10. The system of claim 1, further including an electric motor.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the electric motor powers the at least one horizontal actuator and the at least one vertical actuator.

12. The system of claim 11, further including a power source.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the power source is an energy efficient battery or a solar panel.

14. The system of claim 13, further including a light ballast.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein the wattage of the light source is a metal halide light source.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the master controller has a display screen and at least one switch.

17. The system of claim 16, further including a temperature sensor.

18. The system of claim 17, further including a remote control.

19. The system of claim 18, wherein the remote control is configured to operate the master controller.

20. An automated system for uniform growth of medical cannabis, the system comprising:

a plurality of first horizontal support members, the plurality of first horizontal support members disposed in a parallel spaced-apart relationship, the plurality of first horizontal support members configured to telescopically move in a horizontal direction;

a plurality of second horizontal support members, the plurality of second horizontal support members disposed in a coplanar and perpendicular relationship to the plurality of first horizontal support members;

at least one horizontal actuator, the at least one horizontal actuator disposed in a perpendicular relationship between the plurality of second horizontal support members, the at least one horizontal actuator configured to horizontally displace the plurality of first horizontal support members;

a plurality of vertical support members, the plurality of vertical support members disposed to intersect the plurality of second horizontal support members in a generally perpendicular relationship;

at least one vertical actuator, the at least one vertical actuator disposed parallel along the length of the plurality of vertical support members, the at least one vertical actuator configured to vertically displace the plurality of first horizontal support members and the plurality of second horizontal support members;

an electric motor, the electric motor configured to power the at least one horizontal actuator and the at least one vertical actuator;

at least one light bracket, the at least one light bracket having a mount end and a light support end, the mount end configured to attach to the plurality of first horizontal support members in a spaced-apart relationship;

at least one light source, that at least one light source having a housing and a light emitting diode, the housing configured to attach to the light support end of the at least one light bracket, the light emitting diode configured to emit a light;

at least one camber bracket, the at least one camber bracket disposed to position at the intersection between the plurality of second horizontal support members and the plurality of vertical support members, the at least one camber bracket configured to provide support for the plurality of first horizontal support members and the at least one light source, wherein the support from the at least one camber bracket maintains the plurality of first horizontal support members in a substantially level configuration, such that the light from the light emitting diode is uniformly emitted;

a power source, the power source configured to provide energy to the electric motor and the at least one light source, the power source further configured to be energy efficient;

a temperature sensor, the temperature configured to detect a temperature;

a master controller, the master controller configured to regulate the horizontal displacement by the plurality of first horizontal support members, the master controller further configured to regulate the vertical displacement by the plurality of vertical support members, the master controller further configured to regulate a wattage for the light emitting diode, the master controller further configured to display a temperature and the duration of the emitted light;

a microprocessor, the microprocessor configured to store and execute a preprogrammed lighting program, the preprogrammed lighting program configured to read a displacement instruction and command the at least one horizontal actuator and the at least one vertical actuator in response to the displacement instruction, the preprogrammed lighting program further configured to read a wattage instruction and command the light emitting diode to adjust the wattage in response to the wattage instruction; and

a timer, the timer configured to trigger the microprocessor to command the light emitting diode to emit the light for a duration.