ADAPTABLE VEHICLE MOVEMENT LOCKING ASSISTIVE DEVICE

Abstract

An adaptable vehicle movement locking assistive device, comprising a pair of rectangular bodies 101 developed to be positioned in between a pair of tires of a dual axle vehicle, a microphone 102 integrated in said body for enabling a user to provide input voice commands for locking of said tires, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 integrated in said bodies 101 determine distance of said tires from said body, a lead screw arrangement 104 integrated with each of said bodies 101 and configured with a DC motor 106 that provides rotational movement to said screw arrangement 104 for inducing a pushing force onto said bodies 101 towards said tire, in view of positioning said bodies 101 onto said tire’s surface, a pressure sensor embedded on said bodies 101 for monitoring pressure applied by said frame on said tire.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of car logistics device, more specifically, the present invention relates to an adaptable vehicle movement locking assistive device for locking tires of a dual axle vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Vehicle locking over a surface refers to the mechanism that secures a vehicle in place when parked. Vehicle locking prevents unintended movement, ensuring safety for passengers and nearby pedestrians. This locking is crucial on inclined surfaces to prevent rolling accidents. Additionally, it provides security against theft by immobilizing the vehicle until released by authorized means. Modern locking systems often integrate electronic controls for convenience and reliability. Overall, vehicle locking enhances safety, security, and peace of mind for vehicle owners and the public alike.

[0003] Traditional methods of locking a vehicle over a surface include using manual handbrakes or parking brakes. These mechanical systems engage brake pads against the wheels to prevent movement. However, drawbacks include potential mechanical failures, such as brake cable snapping or brake pads wearing out, leading to inadequate vehicle immobilization. Moreover, manual systems rely heavily on the driver's vigilance and may be less effective on steep inclines or slippery surfaces. Modern vehicles often supplement these methods with electronic parking brakes for enhanced reliability and safety.

[0004] CN218257903U relates to a commodity car transportation locking device, transportation locking device install on commodity car transportation commodity circulation car, correspond with every tire of commodity car, including backup pad and stop device, the backup pad is used for bearing the commodity car, stop device includes many spacing stands, spacing stand is arranged with great ease in the backup pad and upwards wears out the backup pad, spacing stand has the elasticity that upwards resets, when commodity car gets into in the backup pad, the tire of commodity car has pressure to spacing stand upper portion, spacing stand contracts downwards, the tire of commodity car steadily places behind the backup pad, the tire week of commodity car has many spacing stands along distributing. A commodity car transportation locking device, the commodity car drives into the back and can the side direction spacing, effectively prevents to sideslip fast. Although CN'903 belongs to the technical field of whole car logistics device and specifically relates to a commodity car transportation locking device, however this cited prior art is incapable of assisting a user in locking tires of a dual axle vehicle in accordance to the distance between tires of the vehicle, hindering safety, parked position, and risk of accidents or theft.

[0005] CN205044429U discloses a two brake function elevator truckles, including the truckle structure, brake mechanism is provided with because of the truckle is structural, and it is including brake support column, truckle stand, reset spring, brake pedal, brake fixing rivet to and brake rubber. When at elevator band brake, the funnel frame right angle of brake pedal board department and the dull and stereotyped contact each other of support column, the brake support column is absorbed in the tread draw -in groove by reset spring jack -up, thin slice wheel for brake rubber and draw -in groove edge in close contact with are realized accomplishing and are moved in the parking of elevator conveyer belt. When in the horizontal plane parking, when the funnel frame of brake pedal board side is parallel to each other accurate laminating with the support column flat board, orders about the brake support column and down remove for brake rubber and the mutual in close contact with of horizontal plane reach and order about whole thin slice formula truckle and lifted dried up plane, and the support column replaces wheel water -engaging plane, realizes the parking action. Though CN'429 relates to a kind of double-brake function elevator caster wheel for market shopping aspect, however this cited prior art is incapable of assisting a user in locking tires of a dual axle vehicle in accordance to the distance between tires of the vehicle, hindering safety, parked position, and risk of accidents or theft.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that belongs to the technical field of whole car logistics device and specifically relates to a commodity car transportation locking device, however this cited prior art is incapable of assisting a user in locking tires of a dual axle vehicle in accordance to the distance between tires of the vehicle, hindering safety, parked position, and risk of accidents or theft.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of assisting a user in locking tires of a dual axle vehicle in accordance to the distance between tires of the vehicle in an easy and effective manner, thereby preventing unintended rolling, enhancing safety, securing parked position, and reducing risk of accidents or theft.

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 assisting a user in locking tires of a dual axle vehicle in accordance to the distance between tires of the vehicle in an easy and effective manner, thereby preventing unintended rolling, enhancing safety, securing parked position, and reducing risk of accidents or theft.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of monitoring temperature of said tires and axle and accordingly notifies the user regarding a need of inspection of tire of the vehicle.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting deposition of dust on fender of said vehicle and accordingly notifies the user regarding a requirement of cleaning of the fender.

[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] Aspects of the invention, in some embodiments thereof, relate to adaptable vehicle movement locking assistive device. More specifically, the invention relates to a car logistics device that is used for locking tires of a dual/single axle vehicle in accordance to the distance between tires of the vehicle.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an adaptable vehicle movement locking assistive device, comprising a pair of rectangular bodies developed to be positioned in between a pair of tires of a dual axle vehicle, a microphone integrated in said body for enabling a user to provide input voice commands for locking of said tires, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is integrated in said bodies determine distance of said tires from said body, a lead screw arrangement integrated with each of said bodies and configured with a DC motor that provides rotational movement to said screw arrangement for inducing a pushing force onto said bodies towards said tire, in view of positioning said bodies onto said tire's surface, a pressure sensor embedded on said bodies for monitoring pressure applied by said frame on said tire.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a temperature sensor is embedded in said bodies for monitoring temperature of said tires and axle, in case said monitored temperature exceeds a threshold value, said microcontroller actuates a speaker installed on said bodies for producing audio signals to notify said user, a dust sensor is embedded on said bodies for detecting deposition of dust on fender of said vehicle, based on which said microcontroller directs said speaker to notify said user to clean said fender, in case said vehicle corresponds to a single axle vehicle, said microcontroller directs said speaker to provide guiding instruction to said user for placing said bodies in proximity to fender and tire of said vehicle, respectively, for securing said bodies in between said fender and tire, and a battery is configured with said device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said 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 vehicle movement locking assistive 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 the technical field of car logistics device, more specifically, the present invention relates to an adaptable vehicle movement locking assistive device that is used for locking tires of a dual/single axle vehicle, thereby preventing unintended rolling, and enhancing safety, securing parked position, and reducing risk of accidents or theft.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of an adaptable vehicle movement locking assistive device is illustrated, comprising a pair of rectangular bodies 101 developed to be positioned in between a pair of tires of a dual axle vehicle, a microphone 102 integrated in said body, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 integrated in said bodies 101, a lead screw arrangement 104 integrated with each of said bodies 101 and configured with a DC motor 106, and a speaker 105 installed on said bodies 101.

[0023] The device disclosed herein includes a pair of rectangular bodies 101 that are developed to be positioned in between a pair of tires of a dual axle vehicle whose movement is to be restricted/locked. The rectangular bodies 101 as mentioned herein is an enclosure encasing various components associated with the device, wherein the housing is made up of material that includes but not limited to stainless steel, which in turn ensures that the device is of generous size and is light in weight.

[0024] In order to activate functioning of the device, a user is required to manually switch on the device by pressing a button positioned on the bodies 101, wherein the button used herein is a push button. Upon pressing of the button, the circuits get closed allowing conduction of electricity that leads to activation of the device and vice versa.

[0025] Upon activation of the device by the user, an inbuilt microcontroller embedded within the bodies 101 and linked to the switch generates a command to activate a microphone 102 integrated in the body for enabling a user to provide input voice commands regarding a requirement of locking of tires of the vehicle. The microphone 102 contains a small diaphragm connected to a moving coil. When sound waves of the user hit the diaphragm, the coil vibrates. This causes the coil to move back and forth in the magnet's field, generating an electrical current. The signal of which are sent to the microcontroller for processing the input voice command of the user regarding a requirement of locking of tires of the vehicle.

[0026] Based on input commands of the user, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 integrated in the bodies 101 is activated by the microcontroller to determine distance of the tires from the body. The imaging unit 103 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images in surrounding of the body, 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 determines distance of the tires from the body.

[0027] Each of the bodies 101 are a lead screw arrangement 104 and configured with a DC motor 106 that provides rotational movement to the screw arrangement 104 to regulated extension/retraction of the bodies 101. In accordance to the determined distance of the tires from the body, the microcontroller actuates the DC motor 106 is activated by the microcontroller to provide rotation to the screw arrangement 104 for positioning the bodies 101 in contact with the tire's surface. The two-axis lead screw arrangement 104 utilizes two lead screws to control the movement and positioning of the bodies 101 in two axes. The two-axis lead screw arrangement 104 comprises of a pair of lead screws both are positioned perpendicular each other. Each screws have its own dedicated lead screw and corresponding nut assembly. Each lead screw is driven by a motor 106 for positioning of the bodies 101 in contact with the tire's surface.

[0028] A pressure sensor embedded on the body's monitor's pressure applied by the bodies 101 on the tire. The pressure sensor comprises of a sensing element known as diaphragm that experiences a force exerted by the bodies 101 on the tire while securing the tire in between the bodies 101. This force leads to deflection in the diaphragm that is measured by the sensor and converted into an electrical signal which is sent to the microcontroller for determining the pressure applied by the bodies 101 on the tire.

[0029] The microcontroller further processes the determined data to compare the determined pressure to a threshold value stored within a database linked with the microcontroller. In case the applied pressure recedes the threshold value, the microcontroller directs actuation of the motor 106 to rotate for further applying pressure over the tire by the bodies 101, to get adhered, thus securing the bodies 101 in between the tires, thereby facilitating in locking of the tires to restrict movement, for enhancing stability of the vehicle over a ground surface.

[0030] A temperature sensor embedded in the bodies 101 monitors the temperature of the tires and axle. The temperature sensor mentioned herein is an infrared (IR) based temperature sensor that operates by detecting infrared radiation emitted by the tires and axle. The sensor includes an IR detector that receives radiation from the tires and axle and converts the radiation into an electrical signal. This signal's intensity correlates with the temperature of the tires and axle, as hotter the tires and axle emit more IR radiation, which is then sent to the microcontroller in the form of an electrical signal. The microcontroller processes the signal to determine temperature of the tires and axle.

[0031] In case the monitored temperature is detected to exceed a threshold value stored within the database, the microcontroller actuates a speaker 105 installed on the bodies 101 for producing audio signals to notify the user regarding the exceeded temperature of tires and the axle. The speaker 105 works by receiving signals from the microcontroller, converting them into sound waves through a diaphragm's vibration, and producing audible sounds with the help of amplification and control circuitry in order to notify the user regarding a need of inspection of tire of the vehicle.

[0032] The bodies 101 are arranged with a dust sensor embedded on the bodies 101 that detects deposition of dust on fender of the vehicle. 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 fender and the photo-sensor receive the reflected IR LED rays from the fender' surface. The reflected rays are processed by the microcontroller to detect the presence of the dust over the fender. Based on the detected dust, the microcontroller activates the speaker 105 to notify the user regarding a requirement of cleaning of the fender.

[0033] In case the vehicle corresponds to a single axle vehicle, the microcontroller directs activation of the speaker 105 for guiding the user to place the bodies 101 in proximity to fender and tire of the vehicle, respectively, in view of securing the bodies 101 in between the fender and tire, thus restricting movement of the vehicle.

[0034] Lastly, a battery is installed within the device which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies current to all the electrically powered components that needs an amount of electric power to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery utilized here, is preferably a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the device a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the device is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the device i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the device from one place to another as per the requirements.

[0035] The present invention works best in the following manner, where pair of rectangular bodies 101 as mentioned in the invention are developed to be positioned in between pair of tires of dual axle vehicle whose movement is to be restricted/locked. Upon activation of the device by the user, the microcontroller generates command to activate microphone 102 for enabling user to provide input voice commands regarding requirement of locking of tires of the vehicle. Based on input commands of the user, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 is activated by the microcontroller to determine distance of the tires from the body. In accordance to the determined distance of the tires from the body, the microcontroller actuates the DC motor 106 is activated by the microcontroller to provide rotation to the screw arrangement 104 for positioning the bodies 101 in contact with the tire's surface. Pressure sensor monitors pressure applied by the bodies 101 on the tire. The microcontroller further processes the determined data to compare the determined pressure to threshold value. In case the applied pressure recedes the threshold value, the microcontroller directs actuation of the motor 106 to rotate for further applying pressure over the tire by the bodies 101, to get adhered, thus securing the bodies 101 in between the tires, thereby facilitating in locking of the tires to restrict movement, for enhancing stability of the vehicle over ground surface. Temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the tires and axle. In case the monitored temperature is detected to exceed threshold value stored, the microcontroller actuates speaker 105 installed on the bodies 101 for producing audio signals to notify the user regarding the exceeded temperature of tires and the axle. Dust sensor detects deposition of dust on fender of the vehicle. Based on the detected dust, the microcontroller activates the speaker 105 to notify the user regarding requirement of cleaning of the fender. In case the vehicle corresponds to single axle vehicle, the microcontroller directs activation of the speaker 105 for guiding the user to place the bodies 101 in proximity to fender and tire of the vehicle, respectively, in view of securing the bodies 101 in between the fender and tire, thus restricting movement of the vehicle.

[0036] 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 vehicle movement locking assistive device, comprising:

i) a pair of rectangular bodies 101 developed to be positioned in between a pair of tires of a dual axle vehicle, wherein a microphone 102 integrated in said body for enabling a user to provide input voice commands for locking of said tires;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 is integrated in said bodies 101 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said bodies 101, respectively to determine distance of said tires from said body;
iii) a lead screw arrangement 104 integrated with each of said bodies 101 and configured with a DC motor 106 that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to rotate for providing rotational movement to said screw arrangement 104, wherein said rotational movement induces a pushing force onto said bodies 101 towards said tire, in view of positioning said bodies 101 onto said tire's surface; and
iv) a pressure sensor embedded on said bodies 101 for monitoring pressure applied by said frame on said tire, wherein in case said applied pressure recedes a threshold value, said microcontroller directs said motor 106 to rotate for further pushing said frame onto said tire, to get adhered, thus securing said bodies 101 in between said tires, thereby facilitating in locking of said tires to restrict movement, for enhancing stability of said vehicle over a ground surface.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a temperature sensor is embedded in said bodies 101 for monitoring temperature of said tires and axle, in case said monitored temperature exceeds a threshold value, said microcontroller actuates a speaker 105 installed on said bodies 101 for producing audio signals to notify said user.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a dust sensor is embedded on said bodies 101 for detecting deposition of dust on fender of said vehicle, based on which said microcontroller directs said speaker 105 to notify said user to clean said fender.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein in case said vehicle corresponds to a single axle vehicle, said microcontroller directs said speaker 105 to provide guiding instruction to said user for placing said bodies 101 in proximity to fender and tire of said vehicle, respectively, for securing said bodies 101 in between said fender and tire, thus restricting movement of said vehicle.

5) 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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