EMP Designs designed a self orienting 360 degree warning lamp with built in compass. It is radio linked allowing multiple lights to be set by a single operator. The lamp can be placed using automated equipment. When combined with cone laying equipment this allows the whole process to be automated. No more need for operators in the road. If knocked the lamp will re-orient itself to point in the correct direction.

PROCESS

UNSOLVED IDEA / PROBLEM

Client discussed with EMP Designs the need to reduce the cost and improve the efficiency of handling and placing cone lights.

INVENTION

EMP Designs created a system of full automation for placing lights on cones and  then on the road, with self-diagnostic charging of lamps and radio  linked remote control. We also invented an entirely new light with self-orientation via an inbuilt compass.

DESIGN DETAIL

Full design detail included mechanisms to place lamps, and distribute cones from a truck. EMP Designs compiled and programmed low cost micro-electronic  components for the lamp, using high brightness LEDs & improved  battery technology. All systems and product were fully reviewed.

PROTOYPE

EMP Designs built lamp prototypes in-house.

DEVELOP

Additional safety features were added – light colour change for road incidents or low temperatures / ice.

BUILD

Further prototypes were built in-house and the product was patented.