ADAPTABLE ANIMAL BARRICADING DEVICE

Abstract

An adaptable animal barricading device, comprising a body 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface, motorized wheels 102 for moving the body 101 on the surface, artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the body 101 to monitor surrounding of the body 101, proximity sensor for detecting distance of the body 101 from the animal, pair of lids 104 to get opened, drawer arrangement 105 extend for forming a ramp-like structure from the body 101 towards the surface, plurality of platforms 106 integrated with multiple motorized rolling elements to rotate for moving the platform 106 through the ramp in view of moving the platforms 106 towards the animal, ultrasonic sensor for monitoring dimensions of the animal, extendable vertical panel for restricting movement of the animal and motorized rollers 108 rotate for wrapping/unwrapping a metallic string in between the panels 107.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an adaptable animal barricading device capable of providing a means for monitoring dimensions of the animal and accordingly adjust to extend and encircle around the animal in order to restrict movement the animal for barricading purpose.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Animal barricading involves the implementation of physical barriers or structures to prevent animals from accessing certain areas, properties, or infrastructure. These barriers serve multiple purposes, including protecting crops, gardens, and livestock from wildlife intrusion, deterring wild animals from entering urban or residential areas, and safeguarding sensitive habitats or endangered species from human interference. Animal barricading methods vary depending on the targeted species and the specific objectives of the barrier. Common types of animal barricades include fences, walls, nets, electric fencing, and wildlife-friendly corridors. Fences and walls are often constructed using materials such as wood, metal, or wire mesh and can be designed to withstand various levels of animal pressure. Nets are commonly used to protect crops or fish farms from bird or insect damage, while electric fencing provides an effective deterrent for larger animals such as deer or bears. Wildlife-friendly corridors are designed to allow animals to move freely between fragmented habitats while minimizing conflicts with human activities. Overall, animal barricading plays a crucial role in wildlife management, conservation efforts, and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, helping to balance the needs of both humans and wildlife in shared landscapes.

[0003] Traditional methods of animal barricading often rely on simple tools and materials, but they can present challenges in terms of effectiveness and durability. For instance, using wooden or wire mesh fences to deter animals may offer some level of protection, but these barriers can degrade over time due to weathering, rot, or animal damage, compromising their ability to contain or deter wildlife. Additionally, traditional fencing methods may be labor-intensive and costly to install, especially for large areas or in remote locations where access is limited. Furthermore, traditional tools for constructing barricades, such as hammers, nails, and wire cutters, may require frequent maintenance and repairs, adding to the overall expense and effort involved in animal barricading. Moreover, traditional barriers may inadvertently harm or trap non-target species, leading to unintended consequences for local wildlife populations. Overall, while traditional tools have been used for animal barricading for centuries, there is a growing need for more innovative and sustainable solutions to address the complex challenges of wildlife management and conservation in modern landscapes.

[0004] US7739983B2 discloses a self-supporting pet barrier comprising a front panel and two side panels, each panel having floor-contacting surfaces preferably to which a friction reducing substance has been applied is disclosed. The front and side panels preferably are attached so that the side panels can be positioned from generally perpendicularly to the front panel in use to a folded position adjacent said front panel for storage or travel. A generally triangular stabilizing leg may protrude forward from the plane of the front panel and can be attached in either the side panel or front pane. Though US'983 relates to a freestanding pet barrier, however, the cited art lacks in alerting concerned authorities regarding the restriction of the movement of the animals and on successful barricading of the animals in an automated manner.

[0005] US20080110413A1 discloses a front panel with a side panel disposed at each side of the front panel. Each side panel of the pet gate extends in a direction of intersection with the front panel allowing the pet gate to stand alone. The pet gate further comprises a door formed by one of the side panels in its entirety. The door is coupled on one side to the front panel by a hinge that allows rotation. The other side of the door is not coupled to a structural element. This allows the door to swing about the hinge in such a way that when in a state of use, the door opens and closes to allow passage of persons. The gate is set to a height such that it is difficult for a person to step over the gate. Though US'413 relates to a pet barrier, however, the cited art lacks in positioning and covering the animals in the barricade in order to prevent the animal from escaping.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed in order to barricade the animals. However, the prior arts mentioned above have limitations pertaining to positioning and covering the animals in the barricade in order to prevent the animal from escaping.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of monitoring dimensions of the animal and accordingly adjust to extend and encircle around the animal in order to restrict movement the animal for barricading purpose.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of capable of monitoring dimensions of the animal and accordingly adjust to extend and encircle around the animal in order to restrict movement the animal for barricading purpose.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of alerting concerned authorities regarding the restriction of the movement of the animals and on successful barricading of the animals in an automated manner.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of positioning and covering the animals in the barricade in order to prevent the animal from escaping.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to an adaptable animal barricading device capable of monitoring dimensions of the animal and accordingly adjust encircle around the animal for barricading purpose.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an adaptable animal barricading device, comprises of a body developed to be positioned on a ground surface, plurality of motorized wheels are arranged underneath the body for moving the body on the surface, a communication module integrated with an inbuilt microcontroller for establishing a wireless connection in between the microcontroller and a computing unit that is accessed by a concerned authority for updating location of a stray animal, in accordance to which the microcontroller actuates the wheels to move the body towards the location, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the body and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the body, respectively to monitor surrounding of the body, in accordance to which the microcontroller directs actuation of the wheels to move the body towards the location, a proximity sensor integrated on the body and synced with the imaging unit for detecting distance of the body from the animal and in case the monitored distance recedes a threshold distance, the microcontroller actuates a pair of lids arranged on one side of the body to get open, a drawer arrangement is integrated in the lids that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend for forming a ramp-like structure from the body towards the surface.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, further comprises of plurality of platforms stored inside the body, each integrated with multiple motorized rolling elements that are actuated by the microcontroller to rotate for moving the platform through the ramp in view of moving the platforms towards the animal, an ultrasonic sensor is integrated on the body and synced with the imaging unit for monitoring dimensions of the animal, in accordance to which the microcontroller actuates an extendable vertical panel arranged on the platform to extend for restricting movement of the animal, a pair of motorized rollers integrated on edges of the panels that are actuated by the microcontroller to rotate for wrapping/unwrapping a metallic string coiled on the rollers in between the panels, the microcontroller accordingly directs the rolling elements to encircle the animal in order to restrict movement of the animal, followed by generating a wireless notification for the concerned authority regarding barricading of the animal, a telescopically operated L-shaped bar is arranged on the body that is actuated by the microcontroller to extend for positioning a covering canopy integrated on the bar over the barricaded animal in order to cover top portion of the animal and a battery is configured with the device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of an adaptable animal barricading device in a stowed state; and
Figure 2 illustrates an isometric view of a covering canopy associated with the proposed device in a deployed state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises," and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having" and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to an adaptable animal barricading device capable of covering the animals in the barricade in order to prevent the animal from escaping.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1 and 2, an isometric view of an adaptable animal barricading device in a stowed state and an isometric view of a covering canopy associated with the device in a deployed state are illustrated, comprising a body 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface, motorized wheels 102 arranged underneath the body 101, artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed on the body 101, pair of lids 104 arranged on one side of the body 101, drawer arrangement 105 is integrated in the lids 104, plurality of platforms 106 stored inside the body 101, extendable vertical panel 107 arranged on the platform 106, pair of motorized rollers 108 integrated on edges of the panels 107, a telescopically operated L-shaped bar 109 is arranged on the body 101 and a covering canopy 110 integrated on the bar 109.

[0023] The proposed device incudes a body 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface, wherein plurality of motorized wheels 102 are arranged underneath the body 101 for moving the body 101 on the surface. The plurality of motorized wheels 102 used herein ranges from (2 to 4). The motorized wheels 102 include a motor as actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller for generating electrical current and multiple rollers 108 around the circumference of the wheel that are placed perpendicular to the turning direction. The motor powers the rollers 108 for moving the body 101 on the surface. Wherein, a communication module integrated with the microcontroller for establishing a wireless connection in between the microcontroller and a computing unit that is accessed by a concerned authority for updating location of a stray animal.

[0024] The computing unit is linked wirelessly with the microcontroller via a communication module for enabling the concerned authority to remotely trigger the microcontroller, by connecting with a computing unit, for updating location of the stray animal. The communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication). Accordingly, the microcontroller actuates the wheels 102 to move the body 101 towards the location.

[0025] Moreover, the microcontroller actuates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed on the body 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the body 101, respectively to monitor surrounding of the body 101. The imaging unit 103 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images in vicinity of the body 101 and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 103 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 103 also comprises of a processor that is integrated with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data and the microcontroller based on the processed images monitors surrounding of the body 101. Accordingly, the microcontroller actuates the wheels 102 to move the body 101 towards the location.

[0026] Further, the microcontroller actuates a proximity sensor integrated on the body 101 and synced with the imaging unit 103 for detecting distance of the body 101 from the animal. The proximity sensor emits infrared rays towards the animal and receives the bounced back rays from the body 101 and convert the detected data into an electric signal that is sent to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received signal from the proximity sensor in order to detect distance of the body 101 from the animal. In case the monitored distance recedes a threshold distance, the microcontroller actuates a pair of lids 104 arranged on one side of the body 101 to get open. The iris lids 104 includes a motor and multiple light weight blades. The motor is actuated by the microcontroller to generate electrical current. The current generated by the motor controls the optimal opening/closing of the multiple light weight blades that are present on aperture of the lid 104 to get opened. Wherein a drawer arrangement 105 is integrated in the lids 104 that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend for forming a ramp-like structure from the body 101 towards the surface.

[0027] The drawer arrangement 105 includes a motor and guided rail. The microcontroller powers the motor to generate electrical current that drives the rails to extend/retract for forming a ramp-like structure from the body 101 towards the surface. Moreover, plurality of platforms 106 stored inside the body 101, each integrated with multiple motorized rolling elements that are actuated by the microcontroller to rotate for moving the platform 106 through the ramp in view of moving the platforms 106 towards the animal. The plurality of platform 106 and rolling elements used herein rages from (2 to 4). The rolling elements consists of a cylindrical member and a motor. The microcontroller actuates the motor to generate electrical current that drives the cylindrical member which further assists the elements to rotate on its axis as for moving the platform 106 through the ramp in view of moving the platforms 106 towards the animal. Wherein an ultrasonic sensor is integrated on the body 101 and synced with the imaging unit 103 for monitoring dimensions of the animal.

[0028] The ultrasonic sensor consists of an emitter that emits ultrasonic sound waves towards the animal. Further, the radiation strike to the animal and reflect back which are captured by the receiver. The signal is sent to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received signal from the ultrasonic sensor and on the basis of time lapse in between the sent and received radiations, the microcontroller monitors dimensions of the animal. Accordingly, the microcontroller actuates an extendable vertical panel arranged on the platform 106 to extend for restricting movement of the animal.

[0029] Moreover, pair of motorized rollers 108 integrated on edges of the panels 107 that are actuated by the microcontroller to rotate for wrapping/unwrapping a metallic string coiled on the rollers 108 in between the panels 107. The motorized rollers 108 consists of a cylindrical member and a motor. The microcontroller actuates the motor to generate electrical current that drives the cylindrical member which further assists the rollers 108 to rotate on its axis for wrapping/unwrapping a metallic string coiled on the rollers 108 in between the panels 107. Accordingly, the microcontroller directs the rolling elements to encircle the animal in order to restrict movement of the animal, followed by generating a wireless notification for the concerned authority regarding barricading of the animal.

[0030] Further, a telescopically operated L-shaped bar 109 is arranged on the body 101 that is actuated by the microcontroller to extend for positioning a covering canopy 110 integrated on the bar 109 over the barricaded animal in order to cover top portion of the animal. The extendable vertical panel and the L-shaped telescopic bar 109 are powered by the pneumatic unit. The pneumatic unit includes incudes air valves and piston attached with the telescopic rods. The piston is coupled to the telescopic rods penetrating the compressed air released from the compressor over the telescopic rods. The valves used herein, are air valves installed between the compressor and piston that upon actuation enables release of the compressed air through the piston to extend for restricting movement of said animal and for positioning a covering canopy 110 integrated on the bar 109 over the barricaded animal in order to cover top portion of the animal.

[0031] Furthermore, the battery (not shown in fig.) is installed with the device to power all electrical and electronic component necessary for their operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so they effectively carry out their appropriate function.

[0032] The proposed device works best in the following manner, the proposed device includes the body 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface, wherein the plurality of motorized wheels 102 moves the body 101 on the surface. The communication module integrated with the inbuilt microcontroller establishes the wireless connection in between the microcontroller and the computing unit that is accessed by the concerned authority for updating location of the stray animal, in accordance to which the microcontroller actuates the wheels 102 to move the body 101 towards the location. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 captures and processes multiple images in vicinity of the body 101 to monitor surrounding of the body 101, in accordance to which the microcontroller directs actuation of the wheels 102 to move the body 101 towards the location. Wherein, the proximity sensor detects distance of the body 101 from the animal and in case the monitored distance recedes a threshold distance, the microcontroller actuates a pair of lids 104 to get open, wherein the drawer arrangement 105 extend for forming a ramp-like structure from the body 101 towards the surface. The plurality of platforms 106 each integrated with multiple motorized rolling elements that are actuated by the microcontroller to rotate for moving the platform 106 through the ramp in view of moving the platforms 106 towards the animal, wherein the ultrasonic sensor monitors dimensions of the animal, in accordance to which the microcontroller actuates the extendable vertical panel to extend for restricting movement of the animal. Moreover, pair of motorized rollers 108 rotate for wrapping/unwrapping the metallic string in between the panels 107, wherein the microcontroller accordingly directs the rolling elements to encircle the animal in order to restrict movement of the animal, followed by generating the wireless notification for the concerned authority regarding barricading of the animal. Lastly, the telescopically operated L-shaped extends for positioning the covering canopy 110 integrated on the bar 109 over the barricaded animal in order to cover top portion of the animal.

[0033] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) An adaptable animal barricading device, comprising:

i) a body 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface, wherein plurality of motorized wheels 102 are arranged underneath said body 101 for moving said body 101 on said surface;
ii) a communication module integrated with an inbuilt microcontroller for establishing a wireless connection in between said microcontroller and a computing unit that is accessed by a concerned authority for updating location of a stray animal, in accordance to which said microcontroller actuates said wheels 102 to move said body 101 towards said location;
iii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed on said body 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said body 101, respectively to monitor surrounding of said body 101, in accordance to which said microcontroller directs actuation of said wheels 102 to move said body 101 towards said location;
iv) a proximity sensor integrated on said body 101 and synced with said imaging unit 103 for detecting distance of said body 101 from said animal and in case said monitored distance recedes a threshold distance, said microcontroller actuates a pair of lids 104 arranged on one side of said body 101 to get open, wherein a drawer arrangement 105 is integrated in said lids 104 that are actuated by said microcontroller to extend for forming a ramp-like structure from said body 101 towards said surface;
v) plurality of platforms 106 stored inside said body 101, each integrated with multiple motorized rolling elements that are actuated by said microcontroller to rotate for moving said platform 106 through said ramp in view of moving said platforms 106 towards said animal, wherein an ultrasonic sensor is integrated on said body 101 and synced with said imaging unit 103 for monitoring dimensions of said animal, in accordance to which said microcontroller actuates an extendable vertical panel arranged on said platform 106 to extend for restricting movement of said animal; and
vi) a pair of motorized rollers 108 integrated on edges of said panels 107 that are actuated by said microcontroller to rotate for wrapping/unwrapping a metallic string coiled on said rollers 108 in between said panels 107, wherein said microcontroller accordingly directs said rolling elements to encircle said animal in order to restrict movement of said animal, followed by generating a wireless notification for said concerned authority regarding barricading of said animal.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a telescopically operated L-shaped bar 109 is arranged on said body 101 that is actuated by said microcontroller to extend for positioning a covering canopy 110 integrated on said bar 109 over said barricaded animal in order to cover top portion of said animal.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is configured with said device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said device.

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