Anglepoise Lamp

An Anglepoise lamp inspired on George Carwadine 1931 Design

Introduction

On my first year of university I was given the individual task to build an Anglepoise lamp using different manufacturing methods, the reason being was to learn numerous ways to build a product with different types of machines and materials. I also had to reconstruct an exact 3D model replica on Solidworks.

Concrete Base

3D PLA Printed Yoke

Oak support base

(HIPS) Lampshade

Alluminiun Tier Channels

Plywood Tier

Manufacturing

While the 3d printed parts were easier to manufacture, parts like the oak base required precise measurements. The lampshade was created by using vacuums forming where a special plastic was heated to a certain temperature. I also mixed measured amounts of concrete powder, water and glue to build the concrete base. A Laser cutting machine was used to cut the plywood reinforcements, while the aluminium tier channels were sawed and metal brazed using a handheld torch. Most structural parts were manufactured besides pins, screws and bolts as these were provided

Anglepoise disassembled

Original Anglepoise Design by George Carwadine

Design

The assembly process was challenging as the wood tiers would not link to the whole structure, so I reconstructed the part with a different approach which allow it to be assembled. The original lamp did not include a switch so I provided my own.

Finished Model (Assembled)

video anglepoise.mp4

LAMP MODEL VIDEO

3D LAMP MODEL

Reflection

if I were to return to this project I would have replaced the elastic bands for springs as this are stronger and more durable, the bulb would be replaced to a more economical LED one. Cover the concrete base with an epoxy layer for durability and softer texture. Replace the plywood tier reinforcements to aluminium ones for extra strength and durability. An extra potentiometer next to the switch to control the bulb brightness.

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