Next Gen Canopy

updating Cree Lighting’s CPY-250 for more modern styles

what is a canopy light?

location

Often mounted outdoors

Under overhangs

Gas stations
Parking garages
Bus stations

standards

Outdoor lights appear blue/white (6000K)

8000 to 20000 lumens

More energy efficient than HID (high density discharge) lamps

Dark sky requirements in most locations

No uplight

Large optical face has less glare

Durable and weather resistant

current CPY250® Series

specifications

15” x 15” x 2”

2” through hole direct mount

Dropped lens height 2.91”

Cast aluminum body

primary aesthetics

Prominent heat sink fins

Both dropped and flat lenses available

Dropped lens gives outdated feel

Gives “sparkle” effect

6” x 6” illuminated face

project outline

guidelines

Thin Profile

Access to driver from below

Large uniform optical area

“Sparkle” option

Ease of installation

Sensor integration

Multiple Mounting Options

Modular Platform

project team

Project Manager

Mechanical Engineer

LED Engineer

Optical Engineer

Senior Industrial Designer

Industrial Design Intern

duration

6 months

Initial concept ideation

Rough sketches and ideas

Concept development

Meeting with team for critiques

Presenting at agent meeting

Proof of concept in the market

current market

Barron Lighting Group Trace-lite TLED-C-LG Series

Morris Products LED Gas Station Canopy Light

sketch ideation

early concept models

First complete light engines presented to the rest of the development team

16” x 16” x 1”
Sparkle effect bezel
- Uses the same LEDs as main face
Direct mount
- 4” through hole
- 12” snorkel housing driver vertically
Surface mount
- Driver housed below canopy deck
- Same light body

Limit through holes in canopy deck
Slide Lock
- Light assembly slides onto flange on snorkel
- Secured with gravity activated inner lock

Unobstructive
Blends with original design
Cover molded into bezel
Doesn’t interfere with illuminated face

Maintaining the fixture below canopy
Hinge Lock
- Driver accessed without removing fixture
- Lowers just the light engine subassembly

Next Gen Canopy

New design concept to replace Cree Lighting’s CPY250® Series. Design includes an easy install and maintenance feature.

developed concept

Guided by
- Reviews from project team
- Marketing requirements
- Optical requirements
WaveMax sparkle edge
Snap on opaque bezel
- Divides optical face from edge
Slide lock attachment to deck
Hinge opens light subassembly

design details

slide lock attachment
- Locks in center
- Eliminates need to screw backplate to canopy
- Keeps driver accessible from below
slide lock alignment
- Wide edge for easy alignment
- Guided slide to locking area
gravity inner lock
- Drops down when fixture is properly aligned
- Adjusts for closed fixture
- Prevents fixture from sliding back out