ADJUSTABLE TOOLS HOLDING DEVICE

Abstract

An adjustable tools holding device comprises a semi-cylindrical frame 1 developed to be affixed horizontally underneath a fixed surface, plurality of suction units 2 are arranged on top portion of the frame 1 to grip on the surface, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 installed on the frame 1 detect presence of a tool present in proximity to the frame 1 , a pair of robotic arms 4 installed on the frame 1 to acquire a grip on the tool, plurality of flaps 5 arranged inside the frame 1 that are accessed by the arms 4 for engaging the gripped tool, a touch interactive display panel 7 is arranged on the frame 1 for user input, and a tray 8 arranged underneath the frame 1 by means of a pair of extendable links for orienting the tray 8 underneath the frame 1 .

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an adjustable tool holding device that is capable of storing and holding tools in accordance to user requirement in order to carry out task efficiently with the help of tools.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Tools including, tape measures, levels, pliers, screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, power tools and others are an integral part of the professional and amateur tool kit. In particular, many projects require multiple tools to be used interchangeably throughout the course of the project. These projects may also require multiple parts and/or fasteners for completion of the project. As such, there is a need of the invention which provide the solution of the problem in an efficient manner.

[0003] Traditionally, the methods which are used for storing and holding the tools are not work in an efficient manner these traditional methods are lack in storing and holding tools in accordance to user requirement. Due to the traditional way user face many difficulties in holding the tools at the time of performing any task with tools. More physical efforts are require from the user to store and hold the tools this is the disadvantage of the traditional method and also not work in an efficient manner. So there is the need of the invention which is able to replace the traditional methods in order to carry out task efficiently with the help of tools.

[0004] WO2OO5107520A2 A tool holding device comprises a skeleton, having a first side and a second side; at least one holding mechanism for securing tools and/or accessories to the first side; and an attachment mechanism for securing the tool holding device to the body of the user, with the second side abutting the body of a user, such that tools and accessories may be accessed from the first side. The holding mechanism may include a plurality of pockets adapted for holding certain tools and/or accessories. The attachment mechanism may include one or more adjustable straps designed to secure the device to a variety of users.

[0005] US20190255696A1 A tool holding system and device comprises a tool holder comprising a primary storage compartment for removably holding one or more tools and a secondary storage compartment configured to removably receive a parts bin. The parts bin is configured to removably hold one or more additional tools.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed for storing and holding that is capable in storing and holding. However, the devices are incapable of storing and holding tools in accordance to user requirement in order to carry out task efficiently with the help of tools. Additionally, the existing devices are insufficient in allowing the user to further store the tools.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of storing and holding tools in accordance to user requirement in order to carry out task efficiently with the help of tools.

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 storing and holding tools in accordance to user requirement in order to carry out task efficiently with the help of tools.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of allowing the user to further store the tools.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is user friendly and reliable in 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 adjustable tool holding device that is capable of storing and holding tools in accordance to user requirement in order to carry out task efficiently with the help of tools.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an adjustable tool holding device comprises of a semi-cylindrical frame developed to be affixed horizontally underneath a fixed surface, multiple of suction units are arranged on top portion of the frame to acquire a grip on the surface, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the frame and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the frame, respectively to detect presence of a tool present in proximity to the frame, a pair of robotic arms installed on the frame to acquire a grip on the tool, multiple of flaps arranged inside the frame that are accessed by the arms for engaging the gripped tool in a slot carved in between the flaps, an ultrasonic sensor is integrated on the frame and synced with the imaging unit for monitoring dimensions of the engaged tool, a motorized clamping unit integrated in each of the slots for acquiring a grip on the tool in order to store the tool in the slots.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a database linked with the microcontroller for storing name of tools stored in each of the slots, a touch interactive display panel is arranged on the frame that is accessed by a user for selecting a tool required by the user, the clamping unit to deploy the gripped tool in a downward direction for dispensing the tools from the frame, a tray arranged underneath the frame by means of a pair of extendable links to extend in a downward direction for orienting the tray underneath the frame for allowing the dispensed tool to get accommodated on the tray in order to allow the user to access the tool from the tray, 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 an isometric view of an adjustable tools 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 adjustable tool holding device that is capable of storing and holding tools in accordance to user requirement in order to carry out task efficiently with the help of tools.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an adjustable tools holding device is illustrated comprises of a semi-cylindrical frame 1 having plurality of suction units 2 arranged on top portion of the frame 1 , an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 installed on the frame 1 , a pair of robotic arms 4 installed on the frame 1 , plurality of flaps 5 arranged inside the frame 1 , a motorized clamping unit 6 integrated in each of a slot carved in between the flaps 5 , a touch interactive display panel 7 arranged on the frame 1 , a tray 8 arranged underneath the frame 1 by means of a pair of extendable links, and plurality of motorized clippers 9 are integrated on lower edges of the frame 1 by means of a pair of motorized guiding rack 10.

[0023] The proposed invention includes a semi-cylindrical frame 1 developed to be affixed horizontally underneath a fixed surface. The frame 1 is configured with wherein plurality of suction units 2 (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) arranged on top portion of the frame 1 that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller (not shown in figure) to acquire a grip on the surface.

[0024] The suction units 2 work by atmospheric pressure such that when the piston is raised, creating a partial vacuum, atmospheric pressure outside forces air into the cylinder, whence it is permitted to escape by an outlet valve. The suction cup is supplied with a motor that creates a vacuum continuously and holds the frame 1 with the surface tightly.

[0025] The microcontroller, mentioned herein, is preferably an Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino microcontroller used herein controls the overall functionality of the components linked to it. The Arduino microcontroller is an open-source programming platform.

[0026] Then, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 installed on the frame 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the frame 1 , respectively. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 comprises of a processor that is encrypted with an artificial intelligence protocol and a camera which upon actuation captures multiple images in vicinity of the frame 1 for detecting presence of a tool present in proximity to the frame 1.

[0027] The camera of the imaging unit 3 comprised of a lens and a digital camera sensor of the imaging unit 3 , wherein the camera lens takes all the light rays rebounding around and utilizes the lenses to transmit them to a single point for creating a sharp image. When all of those light rays rebound back and meet together on the digital camera sensor, creates a digital image and the processor performs various operations like pre-processing, feature extraction and classification which are then transmitted to the microcontroller for further processing.

[0028] The microcontroller processes the received signal from the imaging unit 3 in order to detect presence of a tool present in proximity to the frame 1. Then, the microcontroller activates a pair of robotic arms 4 installed on the frame 1 to acquire a grip on the tool. The robotic arms 4 comprise, motor controllers, arm, end effector and sensors. All these parts are configured with the microcontroller. The elbow is at the middle section of the arm that allows the upper part of the arm to move the lower section independently. Lastly, the wrist is at the tip of the upper arm and attached to the end effector thereby the end effector works as a hand for gripping the tool.

[0029] Then, plurality of flaps 5 (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) arranged inside the frame 1 that are accessed by the arms 4 for engaging the gripped tool in a slot carved in between the flaps 5. Thereafter, the microcontroller activates an ultrasonic sensor is integrated on the frame 1 and synced with the imaging unit 3 for monitoring dimensions of the engaged tool.

[0030] Then, in accordance to the monitored dimensions, the microcontroller actuates a motorized clamping unit 6 integrated in each of the slots for acquiring a grip on the tool in order to store the tool in the slots. The clamping unit 6 is a fastening equipment used to grip the tool in order to store the tool in the slots. Clamping unit 6 comprises a pair of curved motorize clamps, which attached with motor to grip the tool. A direct current (DC) motor is activated by the microcontroller to open/close the motorized clamps.

[0031] Thereafter, a database linked with the microcontroller for storing name of tools stored in each of the slots and then, a touch interactive display panel 7 arranged on the frame 1 that is accessed by a user for selecting a tool required by the user. When the user touches the surface of the touch interactive display panel 7 to enter the input details for selecting a tool required by the user, then an internal circuitry of the touch interactive display panel 7 senses the touches of the displayed option and synchronically, the internal circuitry converts the physical touch into the form of electric signal. Further, the touch interactive display panel 7 transmits the signal to the microcontroller.

[0032] The microcontroller processes the received signal from the display panel 7 in order to process the signal and determine the user selection and store the user response to the linked database. Then, in accordance to the user selection, the microcontroller directs the clamping unit 6 to deploy the gripped tool in a downward direction for dispensing the tools from the frame 1.

[0033] Further, a tray 8 is arranged underneath the frame 1 by means of a pair of extendable links and that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend in a downward direction for orienting the tray 8 underneath the frame 1 for allowing the dispensed tool to get accommodated on the tray 8 in order to allow the user to access the tool from the tray 8.

[0034] The links are powered by a pneumatic unit (not shown in figure) includes an air compressor, air cylinders, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the links. The air valve allows entry/exit of compressed air from the compressor. Furthermore, the valve opens and the compressed air enters inside the cylinder thereby increasing the air pressure of the cylinder. The piston is connected to the links and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston extends. For the retraction of the piston, air is released from the cylinder to the air compressor via the valve. Thus, providing the required extension/retraction of the links for orienting the tray 8 underneath the frame 1 for allowing the dispensed tool to get accommodated on the tray 8.

[0035] Furthermore, plurality of motorized clippers 9 (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) are integrated on lower edges of the frame 1 by means of a pair of motorized guiding rack 10 and that are actuated by the microcontroller to translate the clippers 9 in proximity to each of the engaged tools.

[0036] The motorized guiding rack 10 includes guiding rack 10 and rail, such that the clippers 9 are mounted over the rack 10 that are electronically operated by the microcontroller for moving over the rail. The microcontroller activates the slider for performing the sliding operation. The slider is powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is activated by the microcontroller by providing required electric current to the motor. The motor comprises of a coil that converts the received electric current into mechanical force by generating magnetic field, thus the mechanical force provides the required power to the rack 10 to provide sliding movement to the clippers 9 in proximity to each of the engaged tools.

[0037] Thereafter, the microcontroller activates the clippers 9 to acquire a grip on lower portion of the engaged tools. The motorized clippers 9 are powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is actuated by the microcontroller by providing required electric current to the motor. The motor comprises of a coil that converts the received electric current into mechanical force by generating magnetic field, thus the mechanical force provides the required power to the clippers 9 for gripping the lower portion of the engaged tools in order to assist the user to carry out the respective task with the help of the tools.

[0038] A battery (not shown in figure) 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.

[0039] The present invention works best in the following manner, the semi-cylindrical frame 1 developed to be affixed horizontally underneath the fixed surface, followed by plurality of suction units 2 are arranged on top portion of the frame 1 that are actuated by the inbuilt microcontroller to acquire the grip on the surface. Then, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 3 detect presence of the tool present in proximity to the frame 1 , in accordance to which the inbuilt microcontroller actuates the pair of robotic arms 4 installed on the frame 1 to acquire the grip on the tool. Then, plurality of flaps 5 arranged inside the frame 1 that are accessed by the arms 4 for engaging the gripped tool in the slot carved in between the flaps 5, followed by the ultrasonic sensor is integrated on the frame 1 and synced with the imaging unit 3 for monitoring dimensions of the engaged tool, in accordance to which the microcontroller actuates the motorized clamping unit 6 integrated in each of the slots for acquiring the grip on the tool in order to store the tool in the slots. Then, the touch interactive display panel 7 is arranged on the frame 1 that is accessed by the user for selecting the tool required by the user, in accordance to which the microcontroller directs the clamping unit 6 to deploy the gripped tool in the downward direction for dispensing the tools from the frame 1 . Then, the tray 8 arranged underneath the frame 1 by means of the pair of extendable links that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend in the downward direction for orienting the tray 8 underneath the frame 1 for allowing the dispensed tool to get accommodated on the tray 8 in order to allow the user to access the tool from the tray 8.

[0040] 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 adjustable tools holding device, comprising:

i) a semi-cylindrical frame 1 developed to be affixed horizontally underneath a fixed surface, wherein plurality of suction units 2 are arranged on top portion of said frame 1 that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to acquire a grip on said surface;
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 tool present in proximity to said frame 1, in accordance to which an inbuilt microcontroller actuates a pair of robotic arms 4 installed on said frame 1 to acquire a grip on said tool;
iii) plurality of flaps 5 arranged inside said frame 1 that are accessed by said arms 4 for engaging said gripped tool in a slot carved in between said flaps 5, wherein an ultrasonic sensor is integrated on said frame 1 and synced with said imaging unit 3 for monitoring dimensions of said engaged tool, in accordance to which said microcontroller actuates a motorized clamping unit 6 integrated in each of said slots for acquiring a grip on said tool in order to store said tool in said slots;
iv) a database linked with said microcontroller for storing name of tools stored in each of said slots, wherein a touch interactive display panel 7 is arranged on said frame 1 that is accessed by a user for selecting a tool required by said user, in accordance to which said microcontroller directs said clamping unit 6 to deploy said gripped tool in a downward direction for dispensing said tools from said frame 1; and
v) a tray 8 arranged underneath said frame 1 by means of a pair of extendable links that are actuated by said microcontroller to extend in a downward direction for orienting said tray 8 underneath said frame 1 for allowing said dispensed tool to get accommodated on said tray 8 in order to allow said user to access said tool from said tray 8.
2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of motorized clippers 9 are integrated on lower edges of said frame 1 by means of a pair of motorized guiding rack 10 that are actuated by said microcontroller to translate said clippers 9 in proximity to each of said engaged tools, followed by actuation of said clippers 9 to acquire a grip on lower portion of said engaged tools.

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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