AUTOMATED BASKET MAINTENANCE DEVICE FOR BASKETBALL COURT

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automated basket maintenance device for basketball court, comprises of a housing 101 positioned over a ground surface, motorized omnidirectional wheels 102 provide translation to housing 101, a touch interactive display panel 103 enables user to provide input, an imaging unit 104 captures images of basketball court, an ultrasonic sensor monitors distance and height of the basketball net, hydraulic rods 105 extends in order to lift and position housing 101 in proximity to basketball net, pair of robotic grippers 106 disengages old net from multiple hooks, a chamber 107 stores new nets, a laser measurement sensor monitors dimensions of the rim, inverted L-shaped hydraulic bar 108 extends to position a pair of C-shaped members 109, motorized curved sliding unit translates motorized clamps, air blower 110 blows hot air over the ring.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated basket maintenance device for basketball court that is capable of detecting and replacing the old and wear out nets of basket from the rim in an effective manner, thereby reducing the work load of the user which is required in removing and replacing the basket nets conventionally.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] In order to maintain the playing surface safe, usable, and aesthetically pleasing for both players and spectators, basket maintenance is an essential part of basketball court maintenance. The hoops, backboards, and supporting structures like basket nets are all maintained through a variety of chores. Basketball hoops and nets are supposed to be regularly inspected and cleaned to assist spot any wear and tear, corrosion, or damage and enable prompt replacement or repair when necessary, in order to support the user in proper practicing and thereby enhancing the playing experience.

[0003] Basketball court baskets are often maintained using a methodical process that aims to maintain the equipment's performance and safety. In order to evaluate the state of the hoops, backboards, and supporting structures nets etc. for that routine inspections are carried out. That usually includes looking for corrosion, rust, or wear indicators like cracked or loose rims, net or loose bolts, which are usually repaired or replaced manually, ensuring that it stays secure and structurally sound that however requires time consumption and manual efforts of the user as well as requires manual monitoring of the condition of the basketball nets by the user in regular interval of time.

[0004] US20170128803A1 discloses a basketball net device for mounting on a raised basketball hoop or ring from a position well below the basketball hoop. The basketball net device comprises an annular member or hoop ring having a hoop ring section for coupling to the basketball ring. The annular member includes an annular skirt section configured to extend and be positioned inside the basketball ring and support a net. According to an embodiment, the net is connected to the annular skirt section utilizing fasteners configured to secure the net and allow the net to pivot or rotate relative to the annular skirt section to emulate the game play of a conventional net mounted on the basketball hoop. According to another embodiment, the net comprises cords made from a tightly weaved material resulting in a net that is stiffer than a conventional net. According to a further aspect, the basketball net device is disengaged from the basketball hoop by shooting a ball into the lower section of the net and catching the basketball device as it falls to the ground. Although
US'803 discloses a basketball net device for for mounting on a raised basketball hoop or ring from a position well below the basketball hoop. However, the above-mentioned invention does not focus on replacing the detected torn and old net from the rim of the basket without the involvement of the user.

[0005] US5405132A discloses a transportable basketball net assembly for temporary use on a basketball rim, installed from the ground using only the basketball. Installation is accomplished by closing temporarily the bottom of the net by use of a clip or equivalent means secured to the net, then inverting and disposing the net assembly over the basketball, then throwing the ball and net assembly into position on the basketball rim, the clip or equivalent releasing under the force and weight of the falling ball, thus opening the net. The net assembly is dislodged and removed by throwing the ball up through the rim, contacting the net and the flanged collar with upward force from below. Though
invention US'132 discloses a transportable basketball net assembly. However, the above-mentioned invention does not focus on replacing the detected torn and old net from the rim of the basket without the involvement of the user.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that provide assistance in changing the basket nets, but no such device is developed that is capable of detecting and replacing the old and wear out nets of basket from the rim in an effective manner thereby reducing the work load of the user which is required in removing and replacing the basket nets.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device which requires to be efficient enough for detecting and replacing the old and wear out nets of basket from the rim in an effective manner thereby reducing the work load of the user that is required in removing and replacing the basket nets.

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 detecting the old and torn basket nets from the baskets and thereby replacing the same.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of protecting the device from the approaching basketballs.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of eliminating the time and efforts put by the user for changing the basket nets.

[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 automated basket maintenance device for basketball court that is capable of maintain the basketball nets by replacing the old and torn nets by new ones in an effective manner.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated basket maintenance device for basketball court, comprises of a housing positioned over ground surface in proximity to a basketball court, plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels arranged beneath the housing to provide translation to the housing over the surface, a touch interactive display panel installed over the housing to enable a user to provide input regarding replacement of net over basket of the basketball court, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit installed over the housing to capture images of the basketball court to determines presence of the basket over the basketball court, an ultrasonic sensor installed over the housing to monitor distance and height of the basket from the housing, plurality of hydraulic rods installed underneath the housing extends in order to lift and position the housing in proximity to the basket.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a pair of robotic grippers installed over the housing to disengage old net from multiple hooks configured with rim of the basket, a chamber arranged over the housing stores plurality of new nets, a laser measurement sensor installed over the housing to monitor dimensions of the rim, an inverted L-shaped hydraulic bar 108 installed over the housing extends and positions a pair of C-shaped members configured with the bar 108 in proximity to the rim, a motorized curved sliding unit installed over inner periphery of each of the member to provide translation to plurality of motorized clamps arranged over the sliding unit in a manner that the clamps grips the rim in a equidistant manner, a motorized ball and socket joint installed between each of the clamp and sliding units to provide rotation to the clamps up-to a pre-defined angle to correct dimensions of the rim, air blower installed over each of the member to blow hot air over the rim to soften the rim to assist in regulation of dimensions of the rim, a proximity sensor installed over the housing to monitor distance of a basketball from the housing, a motorized slider installed over outer periphery of the housing to provide translation to a shield configured with the slider in a manner to position the shield in between the housing and basketball, an infrared sensor installed over the housing to monitor presence of any obstacle in path of the housing.

[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 automated basket maintenance 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 automated basket maintenance device for basketball court that is capable of detecting and replacing the old and wear out nets of basket from the rim in an effective manner thereby reducing the work load of the user that is required in removing and replacing the basket nets.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1 an isometric view of an automated basket maintenance device for basketball court is illustrated respectively, comprising a housing 101 positioned over ground surface in proximity to a basketball court, plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 102 arranged beneath the housing 101, a touch interactive display panel 103 installed over the housing 101, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 104 installed over the housing 101, plurality of hydraulic rods 105 installed underneath the housing 101, a pair of robotic grippers 106 installed over the housing 101, chamber 107 arranged over the housing 101, an inverted L-shaped hydraulic bar 108 installed over the housing 101, a pair of C-shaped members 109 configured with the bar 108 in proximity to the rim, air blower 110 installed over each of the member, a motorized slider 111 installed over outer periphery of the housing 101, a shield 112 configured with the slider 111.

[0023] The proposed device includes a housing 101 positioned over a ground surface in proximity to a basketball court, wherein plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 102 is arranged beneath the housing 101. The omnidirectional wheels 102 comprise a wheel coupled with a motor via a shaft that is designed to move the housing 101 in any direction without changing the orientation of the housing 101 offering exceptional maneuverability to the housing 101.

[0024] Upon actuation of the wheel by the microcontroller, 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 enables the housing 101 to move seamlessly in any direction, making it valuable for moving the housing 101 based on user requirement that user gives using a touch interactive display panel 103 installed over the housing 101 to provide input regarding replacement of net over basket of the basketball court.

[0025] The touch interactive display panel 103 as mentioned herein is typically an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen that presents output in a visible form. The screen is equipped with touch-sensitive technology, allowing the user to interact directly with the display using their fingers. A touch controller IC (Integrated Circuit) is responsible for processing the analog signals generated when the user inputs details regarding replacement of net over basket.

[0026] A touch controller is typically connected to the microcontroller through various interfaces which may include but are not limited to SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) or I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit). The user given inputs are thus then processed by a linked microcontroller. 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. The microcontroller receives the data from various components of the device and generates a command signal for further processing.

[0027] Upon processing the user given inputs, the microcontroller actuates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 installed over the housing 101 and integrated with a processor captures images of the basketball court. The imaging unit 104 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the basketball court, and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 104 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 104 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.

[0028] 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 the presence of the basket at the basketball court. Post determination of the basket at the basketball court, an ultrasonic sensor installed over the housing 101 and synced with the imaging unit 104 monitors the distance and height of the basket from the housing 101.

[0029] The ultrasonic sensor works by emitting ultrasonic waves and that then measures the time taken by these waves to bounce back after hitting the surface of the basket. The ultrasonic sensor includes two main parts viz. transmitter, and a receiver. The transmitter sends a short ultrasonic pulse towards the surface of the basket which propagates through the air at the speed of sound and reflects back as an echo to the transmitter as the pulse hits the basket.

[0030] The transmitter then detects the reflected echo from the surface of the basket and calculations is performed by the sensor based on the time interval between the sending signal and receiving echo to determine the distance and height of the basket from the housing 101. The determined data is sent to the microcontroller in a signal form, based on which the microcontroller further processes the signal and actuates the wheels 102 to maneuver the housing 101 and position in beneath the basket.

[0031] Post positioning of the housing 101 beneath the basket the microcontroller actuates plurality of hydraulic rods 105 installed underneath the housing 101 to extend in order to lift and position the housing 101 in proximity to the basket. The hydraulic rods 105 are 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.

[0032] The piston is connected with the rods 105 and due to applied pressure, the rods 105 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the rods 105 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. The microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the rods 105 for lifting and positioning the housing 101 in proximity to the basket. Post positioning of the housing 101, the microcontroller actuates a pair of robotic grippers 106 installed over the housing 101 to disengage old net from multiple hooks configured with rim of the basket.

[0033] The robotic gripper operates as a robotic hand that is designed to grasp the old net effectively. The gripper typically incorporates a motorized mechanism that controls the opening and closing of the jaws of the gripper. The motor generates the necessary force to move the gripper's fingers for the opening and closing of the jaws with precision. This motorized action is often controlled by the microcontroller for the smooth and precise gripping of the old net in order to disengage the net from the multiple hooks that are configured with the rim of the basket.

[0034] Upon removal of the old net, the microcontroller directs the grippers 106 to access a chamber 107 stored with plurality of new nets and arranged over the housing 101 to withdraw one of the new nets and engage loops of the new net with the hooks, thereby replacing the net with the new one in an effective manner. Thereafter, a laser measurement sensor installed over the housing 101 and synced with the imaging unit 104 monitors the dimensions of the rim, wherein an infrared sensor is also installed over the housing 101 and synced with the imaging unit 104 monitors the presence of any obstacle in path of the housing 101.

[0035] The infrared sensor consists of an IR emitter and an IR receiver. The emitter emits infrared light towards the obstacle and are bounced back from the surface of the obstacle and returns to the receiver. The sensor then sends an electrical signal to the microcontroller for processing and based on which the microcontroller detects the presence of the obstacle and in case of detection of any obstacle, the microcontroller directs the grippers 106 to remove the obstacle.

[0036] The laser measurement 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 rim and back. The sensor emits a light towards the surface of the rim and when the laser beam hits the surface of the rim, 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 of the rim.

[0037] The sensor calculates the dimensions of the rim and the calculated dimensions is then converted into electrical signal, in the form of current, and sent to a microcontroller, and in case the monitored dimensions mismatch a threshold dimensions, then the microcontroller actuates an inverted L-shaped hydraulic bar 108 installed over the housing 101 to extend.

[0038] The L-shaped hydraulic bar 108 as mentioned herein is powered by a hydraulic unit consisting of a hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic compressor, hydraulic valve and piston that works in collaboration for providing the required extension/retraction to the bar 108. 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 rod and due to applied pressure, the rod extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the rod by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston.

[0039] The microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the rod in order to position a pair of C-shaped members 109 configured with the bar 108 in proximity to the rim, wherein a motorized curved sliding unit that is installed over inner periphery of each of the member is actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to plurality of motorized clamps that are arranged over the sliding unit.

[0040] The sliding unit incorporates an electric motor to provide a linear movement to the motorized clamps along a track in a manner that the clamps grip the rim in an equidistant manner. Upon actuation of the sliding unit by the microcontroller, the motor's power is harnessed to move the slider 111 in an automated and precise way for a smooth and controlled transitional motion of the clamps to grip the rim in equidistant manner.

[0041] Post gripping of the frame, the microcontroller actuates a motorized ball and socket joint installed between each of the clamp and sliding units. The clamp is a fastening equipment used to securely grip the rim tightly, wherein the motorized ball and socket joint provides a rotation to the clamps up-to a pre-defined angle for aiding the. The ball and socket joint are a coupling consisting of a ball joint securely locked within a socket joint, where the ball joint is able to move in a 360-dgree rotation within the socket thus, providing the required rotational motion to the clamp. The ball and socket joint are powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is actuated by the microcontroller thus providing multidirectional movement to clamps up-to a pre-defined angle to correct dimensions of the rim in accordance with the threshold dimensions.

[0042] In addition, an air blower 110 installed over each of the member configured with a heating element blows hot air over the rim in view of softening the rim to assist in regulation of dimensions of the rim. The air blower 110 comprises of a vortex, heating element or a heater, impeller and an outlet duct. The blower 110 increases the pressure of the air drawn for the surrounding by a series of vortex motions formed by the centrifugal movement of the impeller.

[0043] Upon actuation of the blower 110 by the microcontroller, the impeller rotates wherein the channels in the impeller push the drawn air from the surrounding forward through a heating element, that increase the temperature of the absorbed air by creating the centrifugal movement that generates a helical movement of the air. During this centrifugal movement, the absorbed air is continuously compressed along the channel and the pressure increases linearly. The pressurized air is transferred from the outlet duct of the blower 110 to the surface of the rim in view of softening the rim to assist in regulation of dimensions of the rim.

[0044] Further, if the microcontroller by means of the imaging unit 104 determines presence of an ongoing basketball game over the basketball court, then the microcontroller actuates a proximity sensor installed over the housing 101 and synced with the imaging unit 104 to monitor distance of a basketball from the housing 101. The proximity sensor used herein is preferably an ultrasonic proximity sensor that uses ultrasonic waves to detect the distance of the basketball from the housing 101.

[0045] The proximity sensor typically emits ultrasonic waves towards the basketball, the ultrasonic waves hit the basketball and bounce back to the sensor's receiver. The receiver of the ultrasonic proximity sensor is sensitive to the emitted ultrasonic waves and listens for the reflected waves. When the emitted ultrasonic waves are received by the receiver the proximity sensor sends the data to the microcontroller which processes and analyzes the acquired data for detecting the distance of the basketball from the housing 101.

[0046] In case the detected distance is detected to be receding value the threshold value, then the microcontroller actuates a motorized slider 111 installed over outer periphery of the housing 101 to provide translation to a shield 112 configured with the slider 111 in a manner to position the shield 112 in between the housing 101 and basketball and prevent any damage to the device.

[0047] 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.

[0048] The proposed device works the best in the following manner, where the housing 101 as disclosed in the invention is developed to be positioned over ground surface in proximity to the basketball court, wherein plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 102 arranged beneath the housing 101 provide translation to the housing 101 over the surface as per requirement of the user that user gives by accessing the touch interactive display panel 103 installed over the housing 101 to provide input regarding replacement of net over basket of the basketball court and based on the inputs of the user the microcontroller linked with the display panel 103, actuates the artificial intelligence based imaging unit 104 installed over the housing 101 captures images of the basketball court, based on the captured images the microcontroller linked with the processor determines the presence of the basket over the basketball court. Further, the ultrasonic sensor installed over the housing 101 works in sync with the imaging unit 104 and monitors the distance and height of the basket from the housing 101, and based on the monitored distance, the microcontroller actuates the wheels 102 to maneuver the housing 101 and position in beneath the basket. Post positioning of the housing 101 the microcontroller actuates the plurality of hydraulic rods 105 installed underneath the housing 101 to extend in order to lift and position the housing 101 in proximity to the basket. Thereafter, the pair of robotic grippers 106 installed over the housing 101 is commanded by the microcontroller to disengage old net from multiple hooks configured with rim of the basket and upon removing of the old net, the microcontroller directs the grippers 106 to access the chamber 107 stored with plurality of new nets and arranged over the housing 101 to withdraw one of the new nets and engage loops of the new net with the hooks in order to replace the net.

[0049] In continuation, the laser measurement sensor installed over the housing 101 and synced with the imaging unit 104 monitors the dimensions of the rim and in case the monitored dimensions mismatches the threshold dimensions, then the microcontroller actuates the inverted L-shaped hydraulic bar 108 installed over the housing 101 to extend and position the pair of C-shaped members 109 configured with the bar 108 in proximity to the rim and after the positioning of the clamps the motorized curved sliding unit installed over inner periphery of each of the member is actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to plurality of motorized clamps arranged over the sliding unit in a manner that the clamps grips the rim in the equidistant manner. Further, after the gripping of the frame the microcontroller actuates the motorized ball and socket joint installed between each of the clamp and sliding units to provide rotation to the clamps up-to a pre-defined angle to correct dimensions of the rim in accordance with the threshold dimensions. In addition, the air blower 110 installed over each of the member blows hot air over the rim in view of softening the rim to assist in regulation of dimensions of the rim. Further, in case the microcontroller by means of the imaging unit 104 determines presence of the ongoing basketball game over the basketball court the microcontroller actuates the proximity sensor installed over the housing 101 to monitor distance of the basketball from the housing 101 and based on the output of the proximity sensor the microcontroller determines receded distance of the basketball and accordingly actuates the motorized slider 111 installed over outer periphery of the housing 101 to provide translation to the shield 112 configured with the slider 111 in the manner to position the shield 112 in between the housing 101 and basketball and prevent any damage to the device as well as the infrared sensor installed over the housing 101 and synced with the imaging unit 104 monitor presence of any obstacle in path of the housing 101 and in case of detection of any obstacle, the microcontroller directs the grippers 106 to remove the obstacle.

[0050] 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 automated basket maintenance device for basketball court, comprising:

i) a housing 101 positioned over a ground surface in proximity to a basketball court, wherein plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 102 arranged beneath said housing 101 that are actuated to provide translation to said housing 101 over said surface as per requirement;
ii) a touch interactive display panel 103 installed over said housing 101 to enable a user to provide input regarding replacement of a basketball net of said basketball court, wherein based on said user-input, a microcontroller linked with said display panel 103, actuates an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 104 installed over said housing 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of said court, based on which said microcontroller linked with said processor, determines presence of said basket at said basketball court;
iii) an ultrasonic sensor installed over said housing 101 and synced with said imaging unit 104 to monitor distance and height of said basket from said housing 101, wherein based on said monitored distance, said microcontroller actuates said wheels 102 to maneuver said housing 101 for positioning said housing 101 beneath said basket followed by actuation of plurality of hydraulic rods 105 installed underneath said housing 101 to extend in order to lift and position said housing 101 in proximity to said basket;
iv) a pair of robotic grippers 106 installed over said housing 101 and directed by said microcontroller to disengage old net from multiple hooks configured with rim of said basket, wherein upon removal of said old net, said microcontroller directs said grippers 106 to access a chamber 107 stored with plurality of new nets and arranged over said housing 101 to withdraw one of said new net and engage loops of said new net with said hooks, thereby replacing said net;
v) a laser measurement sensor installed over said housing 101 and synced with said imaging unit 104 to monitor dimensions of said rim, wherein in case said monitored dimensions mismatches a threshold dimension, said microcontroller actuates an inverted L-shaped hydraulic bar 108 installed over said housing 101 to extend and position a pair of C-shaped members 109 configured with said bar 108 in proximity to said rim; and
vi) a motorized curved sliding unit installed over inner periphery of each of said members 109 and actuated by said microcontroller to provide translation to plurality of motorized clamps arranged over said sliding unit in a manner that said clamps grips said rim equi-distantly, wherein upon gripping of said frame, said microcontroller actuates a motorized ball and socket joint installed between each of said clamp and sliding units to provide rotation to said clamps up-to a pre-defined angle to correct dimensions of said rim in accordance with said threshold dimensions.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a air blower 110 configured with a heating element is installed over each of said member to blow hot air over said rim in view of softening said rim to assist in regulation of dimensions of said rim.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said microcontroller by means of said imaging unit 104 determines presence of an ongoing basketball game at said basketball court, said microcontroller actuates a proximity sensor installed over said housing 101 and synced with said imaging unit 104 to monitor distance of a basketball from said housing 101.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 3, wherein in case said microcontroller based on output of said proximity sensor determines receded distance of said basketball that a threshold range, said microcontroller actuates a motorized slider 111 installed over outer periphery of said housing 101 to provide translation to a shield 112 configured with said slider 111 in a manner to position said shield 112 in between said housing 101 and basketball and prevent any damage to said device.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an infrared sensor is installed over said housing 101 and synced with said imaging unit 104 to monitor presence of any obstacle in path of said housing 101 and in case of detection of any obstacle, said microcontroller directs said grippers 106 to remove said obstacle.

6) 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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