ADAPTABLE STONE MILL GRINDER HOLDING DEVICE

Abstract

An adaptable stone mill grinder holding device, comprising a platform 1 associated with device to accommodate a stone mill grinder, multiple motorized wheels 2 configured with platform 1 to maneuver platform 1, a circular plate arranged on platform 1 for positioning grinder over platform 1, an imaging unit 3 is installed on platform 1 to determine dimensions of grinder, an expandable pulley arrangement 4 integrated on plate for accommodating grinder on plate, plurality of motorized clippers 5 integrated on periphery of plate to acquire a grip on grinder, a L-shaped hydraulic bar 10 integrated on platform 1 for stabilize platform 1 over surface, a motorized roller 8 arranged on platform 1 to unwind a sheet, inverted U-shaped links 9 attached with each of joints to deploy sheet, an electronic nozzle 7 attached with a chamber 6 stored with liquid fragrance to eliminate unpleasant odor.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an adaptable stone mill grinder holding device that is capable of determining dimension of the grinder and accordingly acquire a grip in order to properly accommodate the grinder in a secured and an automated manner.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The stone mill is an apparatus for processing grains such as rice, wheat and bean into powder and pulp. The traditional stone mill is generally formed by overlapping two stone discs and is divided into an upper grinding disc and a lower grinding disc, and textures, namely grinding teeth, are carved on the joint between the upper grinding disc and the lower grinding disc. The upper millstone is provided with a feed port, grains enter grinding teeth between the upper millstone and the lower millstone through the feed port and form powder or pulp through extrusion and friction, and the powder or pulp is pushed out simultaneously in the rotating process of the upper millstone.

[0003] Traditional stone mill handle is for directly pegging in the wooden pole or the steel pole on the mill, when the people held this handle drive mill and rotates, can cause to have the friction between handle and the staff, and the quality of mill itself is heavier in addition, uses the longer time after, causes people's hand discomfort. In addition, in order to ensure a better grinding effect, the existing stone grinder provides downward pressing force for the upper grinding disc by arranging the pressing device, but in the using process of the pressing device, a locking member such as a locking nut is easy to loosen due to the rotation of the upper grinding disc, so that the pressing force of the upper grinding disc is insufficient, and the grinding effect is poor.

[0004] CN215087607U relates to a manual stone mill technical field discloses an effectual stone mill grips, millstone and lower mill including top-down sets up, and be used for compressing tightly the millstone in the closing device of lower mill, closing device is including the depression bar that runs through the millstone and lower mill, the elastic component of depression bar is located to the cover, closing device is still including locating the two nut retaining members on depression bar top, the elastic component is located between two nut retaining members and the millstone, and the elastic component can be under the drive of two nut retaining members, convert elastic force into the packing force to the millstone, the stone mill is still including setting up in the handle of millstone, the handle includes connecting piece and gripping piece, the gripping piece includes the axle sleeve of pivot and cover location pivot, relative rotation between pivot and the axle sleeve, can dismantle between connecting piece and the pivot and be connected. The stone mill handle of the application is comfortable to use and good in holding effect.

[0005] CN213494029U discloses a handle of manual stone mill for set up on the runner stone of manual stone mill, including extension rod and gripping handle, the extension rod is connected on the runner stone, gripping handle articulates on the extension rod, and gripping handle's rotation direction is provided with the locating component who is used for restricting the gripping handle state along the radial direction of runner stone between extension rod and the gripping handle. The utility model discloses a grip of handle part can be folded, and grip handle is in vertical state when grinding the in-process to fix through the spring catch, when not grinding, can fold the horizontality with grip handle, support on last mill, more save space when placing, satisfy family's user demand.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices exist that is capable of holding stone mill grinder. However, these devices lack in determining dimension of the grinder and also lack detecting a presence of dust particles in an automated manner. Furthermore, not capable of detecting any unpleasant odor in surrounding of the mill.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of determining dimension of the grinder and accordingly acquire a grip in order to properly accommodate the grinder in a secured and an automated manner along with detecting a presence of dust particles in the surrounding and accordingly unwind a sheet in order to deploy over the grinder in an automated manner. Additionally, capable of detecting any unpleasant odor in surrounding of the mill and accordingly dispensing the liquid fragrance in view of eliminating the unpleasant odor.

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 determining dimension of the grinder and accordingly acquire a grip in order to properly accommodate the grinder in a secured and an automated manner.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting a presence of dust particles in the surrounding and accordingly unwind a sheet in order to deploy over the grinder in an automated manner, thereby protect the grinder from damage.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting any unpleasant odor in surrounding of the mill and accordingly dispensing the liquid fragrance in view of eliminating the unpleasant odor.

[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 stone mill grinder holding device that is capable of determining dimension of the grinder and accordingly acquire a grip for properly accommodate the grinder in a secured and an automated manner.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an adaptable stone mill grinder holding device, comprising a platform associated with the device to accommodate a stone mill grinder, multiple motorized wheels to maneuver the platform over a ground surface, a laser sensor is installed over the platform to determine level of the surface and sends acquired data, the laser sensor that in turn activates a telescopically operated rod attached in between each of the wheels and platform to stabilize the platform over the surface, a circular plate arranged on the platform that is accessed by a user for positioning the grinder over the platform, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is installed on the platform and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of the platform, respectively to determine dimensions of the grinder, an expandable pulley arrangement integrated on the plate to get expanded for properly accommodating the grinder on the plate, plurality of motorized clippers integrated on periphery of the plate that are actuated to acquire a grip on the grinder for securing the grinder on the plate, a gyroscope is mapped on the platform to monitor misbalancing of the platform.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a L-shaped hydraulic bar integrated on lateral sides of the platform to extend for extending towards ground surface in view of stabilizing the platform over the surface, a dust sensor installed on the platform for detecting presence of dust particles in proximity to the platform, a motorized roller arranged on the platform for rotating on its to unwind a sheet followed by actuation of multiple motorized hinge joints arranged on the frame for providing movement to multiple inverted U-shaped links attached with each of the joints in order to deploy the sheet attached between the links over the grinder, an electronic nozzle attached with a chamber stored with liquid fragrance, installed on the platform, an odor sensor positioned on the platform detects any unpleasant odor in vicinity to the platform, the nozzle for dispensing the liquid fragrance in surroundings to eliminate the unpleasant odor, an battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated 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 stone mill grinder holding device.

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 stone mill grinder holding device that is capable of determining dimension of the grinder and accordingly acquire a grip in order to properly accommodate the grinder in a secured and an automated manner along with detecting a presence of dust particles in the surrounding and accordingly unwind a sheet in order to deploy over the grinder in an automated manner. Additionally, capable of detecting any unpleasant odor in surrounding of the mill and accordingly dispensing the liquid fragrance in view of eliminating the unpleasant odor.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an adaptable stone mill grinder holding device is illustrated, comprising a platform 1 associated with device to accommodate a stone mill grinder, multiple motorized wheels 2 configured with platform 1, an imaging unit 3 is installed on platform 1, an expandable pulley arrangement 4 integrated on plate, plurality of motorized clippers 5 integrated on periphery of plate, a L-shaped hydraulic bar 10 integrated on platform 1, a motorized roller 8 arranged on platform 1, inverted U-shaped links 9 attached with each of joints, an electronic nozzle 7 attached with a chamber 6.

[0023] The proposed invention is comprising a platform 1 associated with the device to accommodate a stone mill grinder. The platform 1 is cast with highly durable materials and is rigid in nature with a flat cuboidal shape, offering a large space to accommodate multiple mechanical and electrical units. The platform 1 1 is constructed from sturdy and robust materials that may include but not limited to stainless steel, aluminum. These materials offer rigidness and robustness to the platform 1 making the platform 1 resistant to mechanical stress and pressure.

[0024] Further, an inbuilt microcontroller actuates a motorized wheels 2 to maneuver the platform 1 over a ground surface. The motorized wheel comprises a wheel coupled with a motor via a shaft wherein upon receiving the command from the microcontroller by the motor, the motor starts to rotate in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction in order to provide movement to the wheel via the shaft. The wheel thus maneuvers the platform 1 over a ground surface.

[0025] Upon maneuvering the platform 1 over a ground surface, the microcontroller activates a laser sensor is installed over the platform 1 to determine level of the surface. The laser sensor consists of an emitter and receiver, and works on the principle of measuring the time delay between the laser beam to travel to the surface and back. The sensor emits a light towards the surface and when the laser beam hits the surface, the beam reflects back towards the receiver of the sensor. Upon detection of reflected beam by the sensor, the sensor precisely measures the time taken for the laser beam to travel to and back from the surface. The sensor calculates the level of the surface and the calculated level is then converted into electrical signal, in the form of current, and send to a microcontroller. Upon receiving the signals, the microcontroller evaluates level of the surface.

[0026] Upon determining the level of the surface, the microcontroller actuate a telescopically operated rod attached in between each of the wheels 2 and platform 1 to stabilize the platform 1 over the surface. The extension of the rod is powered by a pneumatic unit associated with the device and includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston. The air compressor used herein extract the air from surrounding and increases the pressure of the air by reducing the volume of the air. The air compressor is consisting of two main parts including a motor and a pump. The motor propels the compressor pump which uses the energy from the motor drive to draw in atmospheric air and compress to elevated pressure. The compressed air is then sent through a discharge tube into the cylinder across the valve. The compressed air in the cylinder tends to pushes out the piston to extend which extends the rod to stabilize the platform 1 over the surface.

[0027] After then, a circular plate arranged on the platform 1 that is accessed by a user for positioning the grinder over the platform 1. Upon positioning the grinder over the plate, the microcontroller activates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 is installed on the platform 1 to determine dimensions of the grinder.

[0028] Upon determining the dimension of the grinder, the microcontroller actuates an expandable pulley arrangement 4 integrated on the plate to get expanded for properly accommodating the grinder on the plate. An expandable pulley arrangement 4 typically includes a set of pulleys installed on the plate. These pulleys are engineered with a mechanism that allows them to expand or retract as needed. The expansion and retraction action are typically actuated by an external force or mechanism. When the pulley expands, it increases its diameter, allowing for properly accommodating the grinder on the plate.

[0029] Upon properly accommodating the grinder on the plate, the microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized clippers 5 integrated on periphery of the plate to acquire a grip on the grinder for securing the grinder on the plate. The motorized clippers 5 are operated by a pair of handles which are alternately squeezed together and released for griping on the grinder and are driven by the motor. Upon actuation of the motorized clippers 5 by the microcontroller the motor rotates and acquire a grip on the grinder for securing the grinder on the plate.

[0030] Upon acquiring grip over the grinder, the microcontroller actuates a gyroscope is mapped on the platform 1 to monitor misbalancing of the platform 1. The gyroscopic sensors sense angular velocity from the Coriolis force applied to a vibrating quartz crystal element. Structurally, our gyro sensors consist of a stator, vibrating drive arms on either side of the stator, and a pair of sensing arms that run vertically. Normally, the drive arms vibrate in a certain fixed direction. When the gyro sensor rotates and this rotational motion is applied to the platform 1, vibration is generated in the vertical direction, the stator bends, and the sensing arms move. The motion of the two sensing arms produces a potential difference from which angular velocity is sensed. The angular velocity is converted to an electrical signal and output send to the microcontroller to process and detect misbalancing of the platform 1.

[0031] In case any misbalancing is detected the microcontroller actuates a L-shaped hydraulic bar 10 integrated on lateral sides of the platform 1 to extend for extending towards ground surface. The hydraulic bar 10 is powered by a hydraulic unit consisting of a hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic compressor, hydraulic valve and piston that work in collaboration for providing the required extension/retraction to the rod. The microcontroller actuates the valve to allow passage of hydraulic fluid from the compressor within the cylinder, the hydraulic fluid further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston. The piston is connected with the bar 10 and due to applied pressure, the bar 10 extends for extending towards ground surface in view of stabilizing the platform 1 over the surface.

[0032] After then, the microcontroller activates a dust sensor installed on the platform 1 for detecting presence of dust particles in proximity to the platform 1. The dust sensor used herein is based on an optical sensing method to detect dust. The dust sensor consists of a photo sensor and an infrared light-emitting diode (IR LED). The IR- LED emits the IR rays on the platform 1 and the photo-sensor receive the reflected IR LED rays from the platform 1 surface. The reflected rays are processed by the microcontroller to detect the presence of the dust over the platform 1.

[0033] Based on the detected dust, the microcontroller actuates a motorized roller 8 arranged on the platform 1 for rotating to unwind a sheet. The motorized roller 8 comprises a disc coupled with a motor via a shaft wherein upon receiving the command from the microcontroller by the motor, the motor starts to rotate in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction in order to provide movement to the roller 8 via the shaft. The roller 8 thus rotating on axis to unwind a sheet.

[0034] Upon the sheet get unwind, the microcontroller actuates motorized hinge joints arranged on the frame for providing movement to multiple inverted U-shaped links 9 attached with each of the joints. The motorized hinge joint comprises of a pair of leaf that is screwed with the surfaces of the frame. The leaf is connected with each other by means of a cylindrical member integrated with a shaft coupled with a DC (Direct Current) motor to provide required movement to the hinge. The rotation of the shaft in clockwise and anti-clockwise aids in opening and closing of the hinge respectively. Hence the microcontroller actuates the hinge that in turn provides movement to the links 9 in order to deploy the sheet attached between the links 9 over the grinder.

[0035] Upon deploying the sheet over the grinder, the microcontroller actuates an odor sensor positioned on the platform 1 detects any unpleasant odor in vicinity to the platform 1. The odor sensor, often regarded as an electronic nose, has the ability to detect changes induced by specific odor molecules in vicinity to the platform 1. The odor sensor used herein is preferably a surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor that employs acoustic waves to travel along the surface of a piezoelectric substrate. When the target molecules interact with the surface of the platform 1, alters the properties of the acoustic waves, leading to changes in frequency and velocity. These changes are measured by the microcontroller to determine the unpleasant odor in vicinity to the platform 1.

[0036] Upon determining the unpleasant smell in vicinity to the platform 1, the microcontroller actuate an electronic nozzle 7 attached with a chamber 6 stored with liquid fragrance, installed on the platform 1. Electronic controlled nozzle 7 consists of a gate and a magnetic coil which is energized by the microcontroller, on energizing the magnetic coil force is generated which pushes the gate to open thus allowing the liquid fragrance to flow out of nozzle 7 and dispense liquid fragrance in surroundings to eliminate the unpleasant odor.

[0037] A battery is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrodes named as a cathode and an anode. The battery uses a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.

[0038] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the platform 1 as disclosed in the invention is associated with the device to accommodate the stone mill grinder and configured with multiple motorized wheels 2 to maneuver the platform 1 over the ground surface. Further, the laser sensor to determine level of the surface and sends acquired data to the microcontroller linked with the laser sensor that in turn the telescopically operated rod attached in between each of the wheels 2 and platform 1 to stabilize the platform 1 over the surface. Then, the circular plate that is accessed by the user for positioning the grinder over the platform 1. After, then the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 to determine dimensions of the grinder. In accordance to which an inbuilt microcontroller actuates an expandable pulley arrangement 4 integrated on the plate to get expanded for properly accommodating the grinder on the plate. Then, the plurality of motorized clippers 5 that are actuated by the microcontroller to acquire the grip on the grinder for securing the grinder on the plate, followed by the gyroscope to monitor misbalancing of the platform 1, and in case any misbalancing is detected the microcontroller actuates the L-shaped hydraulic bar 10 to extend for extending towards ground surface in view of stabilizing the platform 1 over the surface. Then, the dust sensor for detecting presence of dust particles in proximity to the platform 1, followed by in case the dust particles are detected, the microcontroller actuates the motorized roller 8 for rotating on its to unwind the sheet followed by actuation of multiple motorized hinge joints for providing movement to multiple inverted U-shaped links 9 attached with each of the joints in order to deploy the sheet attached between the links 9 over the grinder. Followed by in case the microcontroller via an odor sensor positioned on the platform 1 detects any unpleasant odor in vicinity to the platform 1, the microcontroller actuates the nozzle 7 for dispensing the liquid fragrance in surroundings to eliminate the unpleasant odor.

[0039] 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 individuals skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) An adaptable stone mill grinder holding device, comprising:

i) a platform 1 associated with said device to accommodate a stone mill grinder, configured with multiple motorized wheels 2 to maneuver said platform 1 over a ground surface, wherein a laser sensor is installed over said platform 1 to determine level of said surface and sends acquired data to a microcontroller linked with said laser sensor that in turn activates a telescopically operated rod attached in between each of said wheels 2 and platform 1 to stabilize said platform 1 over said surface;
ii) a circular plate arranged on said platform 1 that is accessed by a user for positioning said grinder over said platform 1, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 is installed on said platform 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of said platform 1, respectively to determine dimensions of said grinder, in accordance to which an inbuilt microcontroller actuates an expandable pulley arrangement 4 integrated on said plate to get expanded for properly accommodating said grinder on said plate;
iii) plurality of motorized clippers 5 integrated on periphery of said plate that are actuated by said microcontroller to acquire a grip on said grinder for securing said grinder on said plate, wherein a gyroscope is mapped on said platform 1 to monitor misbalancing of said platform 1, and in case any misbalancing is detected said microcontroller actuates a L-shaped hydraulic bar 10 integrated on lateral sides of said platform 1 to extend for extending towards ground surface in view of stabilizing said platform 1 over said surface;
iv) a dust sensor installed on said platform 1 for detecting presence of dust particles in proximity to said platform 1, wherein in case said dust particles are detected, said microcontroller actuates a motorized roller 8 arranged on said platform 1 for rotating on its to unwind a sheet followed by actuation of multiple motorized hinge joints arranged on said frame for providing movement to multiple inverted U-shaped links 9 attached with each of said joints in order to deploy said sheet attached between said links 9 over said grinder; and
v) an electronic nozzle 7 attached with a chamber 6 stored with liquid fragrance, installed on said platform 1, wherein in case said microcontroller via an odor sensor positioned on said platform 1 detects any unpleasant odor in vicinity to said platform 1, said microcontroller actuates said nozzle 7 for dispensing said liquid fragrance in surroundings to eliminate said unpleasant odor.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.

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