ADAPTABLE ELECTRIC SHOCK PROTECTION DEVICE FOR CHILDREN

Abstract

An adaptable electric shock protection device for children comprises a frame 1 positioned on a switch board, multiple suction units 2 for adhering the frame 1 on the board, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 to detect presence of a child in proximity to the board, an ultrasonic sensor synced with the imaging unit 3 for monitoring distance of the child from the sockets, a motorized dual slider 4 to translate multiple flaps 5 mounted on the slider 4, an extendable link 6 for positioning the flaps 5 over the sockets, multiple extendable bars 7 for inserting the bars 7 inside holes of the sockets and an expandable pulley arrangement to get expanded as per dimensions of the sockets to ensure full coverage of the sockets.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an adaptable electric shock protection device for children that is capable of covering the sockets in the boards of varying size by detecting the size of the board as well as covering the sockets in the board at the time of presence of children is detected in proximity to the board.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Electric shock protection tools for children are designed to safeguard young ones from potential electrical hazards within the home environment. Electrical outlets and appliances present a significant risk of electric shock, burns, or even fatalities, especially for children who may be unaware of the dangers or tempted to explore electrical fixtures. Historically, childproofing methods involved simple solutions such as outlet covers or caps to prevent children from accessing electrical outlets directly. Like outlet covers are plastic covers that fit securely over electrical outlets, preventing children from inserting objects into the sockets and minimizing the risk of electric shock.

[0003] Although the traditional method of protecting shock children from getting electric shock using outlet covers that has proven effective to some extent, but it comes with inherent limitations. They may not completely eliminate the risk of electric shock, as they may be removable or easily circumvented by determined children. And constantly installing and removing outlet covers or plugs can be inconvenient for adults who need access to electrical outlets frequently.

[0004] US4719534A An electric shock safety device is disclosed. The electric shock safety device has an extending or telescoping probe which provides a means for the safe, efficient, rapid and accurate deployment of the device. The device is especially suited for protection for joggers and bicyclists from menacing dogs or other animals.

[0005] US20020075614A1 The present invention is directed to a circuit that may be used to protect other circuits from Electrostatic Discharge ("ESD"). A circuit of the present invention comprises a transmission line that couples a source with a circuit that is being protected. A transistor, with an emitter, a collector, and a base, is coupled in reverse mode between an electrical ground and the circuit being protected. This circuit may be used in applications using high frequencies, such as 1 GHz or higher.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices exist that are capable of covering the sockets in the boards however these devices fail in covering the sockets in the boards however these devices fail in covering the sockets in the board at the time of presence of children is detected in proximity to the board in a secure manner.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of covering the sockets in the board at the time of presence of children is detected through the board in a secured manner without requiring any physical efforts from user.

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 covering the sockets in the boards of varying size by detecting the size of the board.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of covering the sockets in the board at the time of presence of children is detected in proximity to the board.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is portable and reliable to nature.

[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 electric shock protection device for children that is capable of covering the sockets in the boards of varying size by detecting the size of the board as well as covering the sockets in the board at the time of presence of children is detected in proximity to the board.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an adaptable electric shock protection device for children, comprising, a frame developed to be positioned on a switch board, wherein plurality of suction units are integrated underneath the frame for adhering the frame on the board, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the frame and integrated with a processor to detect presence of a child in proximity to the board, wherein an ultrasonic sensor is integrated on the frame and synced with the imaging unit for monitoring distance of the child from the sockets, a motorized dual slider integrated on the frame that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to translate multiple flaps mounted on the slider to get positioned in proximity to the sockets.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, further comprises, an extendable link is integrated in between the slider and flaps that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend for positioning the flaps over the sockets in view of establishing a cover over the socket, plurality of extendable bars arranged at back portion of the flaps that are actuated by the microcontroller to get extended for inserting the bars inside holes of the sockets in view of interlocking the flaps over the sockets in order to prevent any direct contact of the child with the socket, wherein an expandable pulley arrangement is integrated in each of the flaps that are actuated by the microcontroller to get expanded as per dimensions of the sockets in order to ensure full coverage of the sockets, wherein a battery is configured with the frame 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 a perspective view of an adaptable electric shock protection device for children.

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 electric shock protection device for children that is capable of covering the sockets in the boards of varying size by detecting the size of the board as well as covering the sockets in the board at the time of presence of children is detected in proximity to the board.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of an adaptable electric shock protection device for children is illustrated comprising a frame 1 positioned on a switch board, multiple suction units 2 are integrated underneath the frame 1, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 installed on the frame 1, a motorized dual slider 4 imaging unit 3 integrated on the frame 1, multiple flaps 5 mounted on the slider 4, an extendable link 6 is integrated in between the slider 4 and flaps 5 and multiple extendable bars 7 arranged at back portion of the flaps 5.

[0023] The proposed device includes a frame 1 developed to be positioned on a switch board, multiple suction units 2 are integrated underneath the frame 1 for adhering the frame 1 on the board. The suction units 2 create partial vacuum within the cups upon pressing over the switch board by squeezing out air from the units 2 due to a negative pressure is generated inside suction area. Herein, atmospheric pressure outside the unit presses down low-pressure area inside the units 2 to generate suction to adhere the portion with the frame 1 thereby securely accommodating the frame 1 over the switch board.

[0024] Further, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 installed on the frame 1 to detect presence of a child in proximity to the board. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 is constructed with a camera lens and a processor, wherein the camera lens is adapted to capture a series of images of the surrounding of the frame 1. The processor carries out a sequence of image processing operations including pre-processing, feature extraction, and classification. The image captured by the imaging unit 3 is real-time images of surrounding of the frame 1. The imaging unit 3 transmits the captured image signal in the form of digital bits to the microcontroller. The microcontroller upon receiving the signal analyzes and determine the presence of any child near to the board.

[0025] Further, an ultrasonic sensor is integrated on the frame 1 and synced with the imaging unit 3 for monitoring distance of the child from the sockets. The ultrasonic sensor consists of a transducer that functions as both a transmitter and a receiver that works in collaboration to monitor distance between the child and socket. The transducer typically contains a piezoelectric crystal or a similar material. When an electrical signal is applied to the crystal, it vibrates at a high frequency, typically in the ultrasonic range above 20 kHz. When the transducer is activated, it converts the electrical energy into mechanical vibrations or waves. These vibrations are transmitted as a focused beam of ultrasonic waves on the child present near the board. The ultrasonic waves propagate outward in a cone-shaped pattern from the transducer.

[0026] The same transducer that emitted the ultrasonic waves now acts as a receiver. It detects the reflected waves that bounce back from the child present near the board and converts them back into electrical signals. The sensor measures the time it takes for the ultrasonic waves to travel from the sensor to the child's body. The ultrasonic sensor now starts a timer when the waves are emitted and stops it when the reflected waves are detected. The elapsed time is known as the "time of flight" (TOF). Using the known speed of sound in the medium through which the waves are travelling the distance between the child and the board is detected.

[0027] Further, a motorized dual slider 4 integrated on the frame 1 that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to translate multiple flaps 5 mounted on the slider 4 to get positioned in proximity to the sockets. The dual axis slider 4 used herein is powered by a DC motor to perform the bidirectional motion of the slider 4 to translate multiple flaps 5. The DC motor is capable of converting direct current into mechanical work by following the principle of Lorentz Law which states that, the current carrying conduction when placed in magnetic or electrical field experiences a force known as Lorentz force. Therefore, the DC motor is capable of performing rotational movements and translating flaps 5 to get positioned in proximity to the sockets.

[0028] The flaps 5 used herein are arranged with an expandable pulley arrangement is integrated to get expanded as per dimensions of the sockets in order to ensure full coverage of the sockets. The arrangement herein discloses comprise of multiple links attached to a central rotating disc that gets rotated at a uniform speed via a motorized pinion gear conjoined with a central disc. A motor is paired with the gear that is activated by the microcontroller for providing a rotational motion to the gear.

[0029] Upon rotating of the pinion gears in anti-clockwise, then the central disc starts rotating in a clockwise direction that helps in thrusting studs fastened with links in outward orientation results in expansion of the pulley. Similarly, the pinion gear starts rotating clockwise, then the central disc starts rotating in an anti-clockwise direction that helps in thrusting studs fastened with links in inward orientation that in turn contract the pulley to contract the structure. The expansion and contraction of the disc to increase and decrease diameter of the flaps 5 to get expanded as per dimensions of the sockets in order to ensure full coverage of the sockets.

[0030] Further, an extendable link 6 is integrated in between the slider 4 and flaps 5 to extend for positioning the flaps 5 over the sockets. The link 6 used herein are powered by a pneumatic unit that includes compressor filled with compressed air which controls the orientations such as extraction and retraction of the extendable link 6. The pneumatic unit also includes air valves and piston attached with the extendable link 6. The piston is coupled to the extendable link 6 penetrating the compressed air released from the compressor over the extendable link 6. 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 that leads to extension/retraction of the extendable link 6 for establishing a cover over the socket.

[0031] Continually, multiple extendable bars 7 arranged at back portion of the flaps 5 that are actuated by the microcontroller to get extended for inserting the bars 7 inside holes of the sockets. The bars 7 used herein are powered by the pneumatic unit that aids in extension of the bars 7 for interlocking the flaps 5 over the sockets in order to prevent any direct contact of the child with the sockets.

[0032] Lastly, a battery is associated with the device that powers all electrical and electronically operated components of the device. A battery is a device that converts chemical energy contained within its active materials directly into electric energy by means of an electrochemical oxidation and provides the power supply to other components.

[0033] The present invention works best in the following manner where the frame 1 is positioned on the switch board. Multiple suction are used for adhering the frame 1 on the board. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 detect presence of the child in proximity to the board. The ultrasonic sensor synced with the imaging unit 3 monitors the distance of the child from the sockets. The motorized dual slider 4 is actuated by the inbuilt microcontroller that translate multiple flaps 5 that to get positioned near the sockets. The extendable link 6 extend for positioning the flaps 5 over the sockets for establishing the cover over the socket. Additionally, the expandable pulley arrangement get expanded as per dimensions of the sockets to ensure full coverage of the sockets.

[0034] 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:We Claim:
1) An adaptable electric shock protection device for children, comprising:

i) a frame 1 developed to be positioned on a switch board, wherein plurality of suction units 2 are integrated underneath said frame 1 for adhering said frame 1 on said board;

ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 installed on said frame 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said frame 1, respectively to detect presence of a child in proximity to said board, wherein an ultrasonic sensor is integrated on said frame 1 and synced with said imaging unit 3 for monitoring distance of said child from said sockets;

iii) a motorized dual slider 4 integrated on said frame 1 that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to translate multiple flaps 5 mounted on said slider 4 to get positioned in proximity to said sockets, wherein an extendable link 6 is integrated in between said slider 4 and flaps 5 that are actuated by said microcontroller to extend for positioning said flaps 5 over said sockets in view of establishing a cover over said socket; and

iv) plurality of extendable bars 7 arranged at back portion of said flaps 5 that are actuated by said microcontroller to get extended for inserting said bars 7 inside holes of said sockets in view of interlocking said flaps 5 over said sockets in order to prevent any direct contact of said child with said sockets.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an expandable pulley arrangement is integrated in each of said flaps 5 that are actuated by said microcontroller to get expanded as per dimensions of said sockets in order to ensure full coverage of said sockets.

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

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