AUTOMATED CONCRETE PILLAR CRUSHING DEVICE

Abstract

An automated concrete pillar crushing device, comprising a rectangular frame 101 configured with a pair of U-shaped members 102 is positioned over a ground surface by means of plurality of motorized omni-directional wheels 103, a hinge joint aids in opening and closing of the frame 101 in order to enable a user to enclose a pillar to be removed within the frame 101, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 105 determines height of the pillar, a motorized extendable sliding unit 107 extend in accordance with the detected height, a touch interactive display panel 108 enable the user to provide input regarding a portion of the pillar that is to be crushed, a hydraulic crusher 109 to crush the pillar, an ultrasonic sensor monitor diameter and shape of the pillar, and plurality of motorized hinge joints regulate shape of the crusher 109.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated concrete pillar crushing device that provide a means to the user for crushing or cutting rebars of the pillar in accordance to the dimensions of the pillar in an automated manner, thereby reducing physical efforts as well as saving time of the user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Concrete removing tools have emerged as essential equipment in construction and renovation projects, addressing the need to break, chip, or remove concrete efficiently. Traditionally concrete removing tool is the pickaxe, which has been used for centuries in various forms for breaking up concrete and other hard materials. The pickaxe consists of a long handle with a pointed metal head on one end and a flat blade on the other. And to remove concrete with a pickaxe, the pointed end is typically used to break up the surface layer, while the flat blade can be used to pry apart larger chunks.

[0003] Although the traditional method of removing concrete pillar using pickaxe that has proven effective to some extent, but it comes with inherent limitations. Using traditional tools like pickaxes requires significant physical effort and stamina. Workers must repeatedly swing the tool to break up concrete, leading to fatigue and increased risk of injury. And breaking up concrete manually with traditional tools is a slow process, especially for larger areas or thicker slabs. This results in project delays and increased labor costs. Thus, there is a need to develop an innovative tool that provide a consistent way of removing concrete pillar where traditional methods may fall short and to meet the evolving demands of modern requirements.

[0004] JP2005334844A composes of reinforcing bars and concrete comprises a carrying-in unit to carry-in the concrete pillar at a predetermined speed, a concrete crushing unit equipped with a pressing means to press the concrete pillar with two planes facing each other to sandwich the concrete pillar in the direction perpendicular to the axis of the concrete pillar and a pounding means to pound and separate the concrete crushed by the pressing means from the reinforcing bars, a reinforcing bars recovering unit to recover the reinforcing bars from which the concrete is separated in the concrete crushing unit and a concrete recovering unit to recover the concrete separated in the concrete crushing unit. Though JP'844 discloses a system that provide a means for carrying the concrete pillar at a predetermined speed and crushing of the pillar, however this system is incapable of cutting of rebar of the pillars in accordance to dimensions of the pillar, thereby develops a need of physical efforts as well as saving time of the user.

[0005] CN219092306U discloses a concrete raw material crushing device which comprises a machine frame, a first crushing assembly is arranged above an inner cavity of the machine frame, a vibration assembly is arranged below the first crushing assembly, a second crushing assembly is arranged below the vibration assembly, and first protection covers are arranged on the two sides of the machine frame. A first protective cover is arranged on one side of the rack, a first motor is arranged in an inner cavity of the first protective cover, a driving wheel is arranged at the output end of the first motor, a second protective cover is arranged on one side of the rack, a second motor is arranged in an inner cavity of the second protective cover, and a cam is arranged at the output end of the second motor. Then the materials pass through the vibration assembly and finally pass through the second crushing assembly; through double crushing, the raw materials reach an ideal state as much as possible, subsequent calcination of the raw materials is facilitated, the quality of the raw materials is improved, and the efficiency of finished products is improved. Though CN'306 discloses a device that provide a means for crushing of concrete raw material, however this device is incapable of crushing and cutting of rebar of the pillars in accordance to dimensions of the pillar, thereby develops a need of physical efforts as well as saving time of the user.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed to crushing of concrete raw material and carrying of concrete pillars, however these device lacks in crushing and cutting of rebars of concrete pillars in accordance to the dimensions of the pillar, thereby developing a need of physical efforts as well as saving time of the user.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that provide a means to the user for crushing or cutting rebars of the pillar in accordance to the dimensions of the pillar in an automated manner, thereby reducing physical efforts as well as saving time of the user.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that provides a means to the user for crushing of a concrete pillar in accordance to the dimensions of the pillar in an automated manner, thereby reducing physical efforts as well as saving time of the user.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that provides a means to the user for cutting of rebar of the pillars in accordance to the shape and diameter of the pillar in an automated manner, thereby saving time of the user as well as minimizing physical efforts of the user.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of crushing of specific portion of the pilar as specified by the user in an automated manner.

[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 concrete pillar crushing device that provide a means to the user for crushing or cutting rebars of the pillar in accordance to the shape and diameter of the pillar in an automated manner, thereby saving time as well as reducing physical efforts of the user.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated concrete pillar crushing device, comprises of a rectangular frame that is configured with a pair of U-shaped members and positioned over a ground surface by means of plurality of motorized omni-directional wheels, the members are attached by means of a hinge joint that aids in opening and closing of the frame in order to enable a user to enclose a pillar to be removed within the frame, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed over the frame determines height of the pillar, a U-shaped extendable body configured over each of the member are actuated by the microcontroller to provide extension to the bodies, along with actuation of a motorized extendable sliding unit installed over inner periphery of each side of the body to extend in accordance with the detected height, a touch interactive display panel installed over the frame enable the user to provide input regarding a portion of the pillar that is to be crushed. Based on the user-input, the microcontroller actuates the sliding units to provide translation to a hydraulic crusher configured with each of the sliding units to get positioned over outer periphery of the pillar in accordance with the user-specified portion, an ultrasonic sensor installed over the frame monitor diameter and shape of the pillar, and plurality of motorized hinge joints installed in each of the crusher regulates shape of the crusher.

[0015] 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

[0016] 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 automated concrete pillar crushing device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] The present invention relates to an automated concrete pillar crushing device that provide a means to the user for crushing or cutting rebars of the pillar in accordance to the dimensions of the pillar in an automated manner, thereby saving time as well as reducing physical efforts of the user.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of an automated concrete pillar crushing device is illustrated, comprising a rectangular frame 101 configured with a pair of U-shaped members 102 and positioned over a ground surface by means of plurality of motorized omni-directional wheels 103 arranged beneath the frame 101, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 105 installed over the frame 101, a U-shaped extendable body 106 configured over each of the member, a motorized extendable sliding unit 107 installed over inner periphery of each side of the body 106, a touch interactive display panel 108 installed over the frame 101, a hydraulic crusher 109 configured with each of the sliding unit 107s, a hydraulic rod 110 installed with one of the sliding unit 107, and a motorized cutter 104 configured with the rod 110.

[0022] The device disclosed herein includes a rectangular frame 101 configured with a pair of U-shaped members 102 that is developed to positioned over a ground surface by means of plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 103 arranged beneath the frame 101. The members 102 are attached by means of a hinge joint that aids in opening and closing of the frame 101 in order to enable a user to enclose a pillar to be removed within the frame 101.

[0023] Upon enclosing the pillar within the members 102, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 installed over the frame 101 captures and processes multiple images of the pillar. The imaging unit 105 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the surroundings around the pillar, and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 105 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 105 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 an inbuilt microcontroller embedded within the frame 101. The microcontroller processes the received data and determines height of the pillar.

[0024] Based on the determined height, a U-shaped extendable body 106 configured over each of the member are actuated by the microcontroller to provide extension to the bodies in accordance with the detected height of the pillar. The extension of the U-shaped extendable body 106 is operated by the microcontroller by employing a drawer arrangement installed within the U-shaped extendable body 106. The drawer arrangement consists of multiple plates that are overlapped to each other with a sliding unit 107, wherein upon actuation of the drawer arrangement by the microcontroller, the motor in the sliding unit 107 starts rotating a wheel coupled via a shaft in clockwise/anticlockwise direction providing a movement to the slider in the drawer arrangement to extend/retract the U-shaped extendable body 106 in accordance with the detected height of the pillar.

[0025] Upon extension/retraction of the U-shaped extendable body 106 in accordance with the detected height of the pillar, a motorized extendable sliding unit 107 installed over inner periphery of each side of the body 106 is actuated by the microcontroller to extend in accordance with the detected height of the pillar. The extension/retraction of the motorized extendable sliding unit 107 is powered pneumatically by the microcontroller by employing a pneumatic unit associated with the frame 101, including an air compressor, air cylinders, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the sliding unit 107.

[0026] The pneumatic unit is operated by the microcontroller, such that the microcontroller actuates valve to allow passage of compressed air from the compressor within the cylinder, the compressed air further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston. The piston is connected with the sliding unit 107 and due to applied pressure, the sliding unit 107 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the sliding unit 107 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. Thus, the microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the sliding unit 107 in in accordance with the detected height of the pillar.

[0027] Further, a touch interactive display panel 108 installed over the frame 101 enables the user to provide input regrading a portion of the pillar that is to be crushed. The touch interactive display panel 108 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 a portion of the pillar that is to be crushed. 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).

[0028] Based on the input command from the user, the microcontroller actuates the sliding unit 107 to provide translation to a hydraulic crusher 109 configured with each of the sliding unit 107 to get positioned over outer periphery of the pillar in accordance with the user-specified portion. The sliding unit 107 consists of a pair of sliding rails fabricated with grooves in which the wheel of a slider is positioned that is further connected with a bi-directional motor via a shaft. The microcontroller actuates the bi-directional motor to rotate in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction that aids in the rotation of the shaft, wherein the shaft converts the electrical energy into rotational energy for allowing movement of the wheel to translate over the sliding rail by a firm grip on the grooves. The movement of the sliding unit 107 results in the translation of the hydraulic crusher 109 over the body 106 to position the crusher 109 over outer periphery of the pillar.

[0029] Upon positioning of the crusher 109 over outer periphery of the pillar, an ultrasonic sensor installed over the frame 101 monitors diameter and shape of the pillar in sync with the imaging unit 105. The ultrasonic sensor works by emitting ultrasonic waves and then measuring the time taken by these waves to bounce back after hitting the surface of the pillar. The ultrasonic sensor includes two main parts viz. transmitter, and a receiver for monitoring diameter and shape of the pillar.

[0030] The transmitter sends a short ultrasonic pulse towards the surface of the pillar which propagates through the air at the speed of sound and reflects back as an echo to the transmitter as the pulse hits the pillar. The transmitter then detects the reflected eco from the surface of the pillar and calculations is performed by the sensor based on the time interval between the sending signal and receiving echo to determine diameter and shape of the pillar. The determined data is sent to the microcontroller in a signal form, based on which the microcontroller process the signal to determine diameter and shape of the pillar.

[0031] Based on the determined diameter and shape of the pillar, the microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized hinge joints installed in each of the crusher 109 to regulate shape of the crusher 109. The motorized hinge joint comprises of a pair of leaf that is screwed with the surfaces of the crusher 109. The leaf are 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 crusher 109 to regulate shape of the crusher 109 in accordance to the shape and diameter of the pillar.

[0032] Upon regulating shape of the crusher 109 in accordance to the shape and diameter of the pillars, the microcontroller actuates the crusher 109 to crush the pillar. The hydraulic crusher 109 comprises a pair of curved motorize clamps that is linked to a hydraulic unit associated with the frame 101, consisting of a hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic compressor, hydraulic valve and piston that work in collaboration for providing the required extension/retraction to the crusher 109. 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 crusher 109 and due to applied pressure, the crusher 109 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the crusher 109 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. The microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the crusher 109 for crushing the pillar.

[0033] Further, in case the user by means of the display panel 108 provides command regrading cutting of rebar of the pillars. Based on the input command from the user, the microcontroller actuates a hydraulic rod 110 installed with one of the sliding unit 107 to extend and position a motorized cutter 104 configured with the rod 110 in contact with each of the rebar of the pillar. The extension/retraction of the hydraulic rod 110 is regulated by the microcontroller by in the same manner as the hydraulic crusher 109 to position the motorized cutter 104 in contact with each of the rebar of the pillar.

[0034] Upon positioning of the motorized cutter 104 in contact with each of the rebar of the pillar, the motorized cutter 104 is actuated by the microcontroller in a sequential manner to cut the rebars. The motorized cutter 104 consists of motor connected to a set of blades for cutting the rebars of the pillar. The motor is the key component that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to provide movement to the blade. Upon actuation of the motorized cutter 104 by the microcontroller, the motor starts rotating the blades in a clockwise/ anti-clockwise direction by imparting the rotational motion to the blades thus cutting rebars of the pillar.

[0035] A motorized ball and socket joint installed between the rod 110 and sliding unit 107 is actuated by the microcontroller to provide a multi-directional movement to the rod 110 in order to enable the motorized cutter 104 to cut the rebars in an appropriate manner. The ball and socket joint provides a rotation to the motorized cutter 104 for aiding the motorized cutter 104 to turn at a required angle. The ball and socket joint is 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 motorized cutter 104. The ball and socket joint is powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is actuated by the microcontroller thus providing multidirectional movement to the motorized cutter 104 to enable the motorized cutter 104 to cut the rebars in an appropriate manner.

[0036] 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 generally 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.

[0037] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the rectangular frame 101 configured with the pair of U-shaped members 102 is to positioned over the ground surface. The members 102 enable the user to enclose the pillar to be removed within the frame 101. Upon enclosing the pillar within the members 102, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 determines height of the pillar. Based on the determined height, the U-shaped extendable body 106 are actuated by the microcontroller to provide extension to the bodies in accordance with the detected height of the pillar. Upon extension/retraction of the U-shaped extendable body 106 in accordance with the detected height of the pillar, the motorized extendable sliding unit 107 is actuated by the microcontroller to extend in accordance with the detected height of the pillar. Further, the touch interactive display panel 108 enables the user to provide input regarding the portion of the pillar that is to be crushed. Based on the input command from the user, the microcontroller actuates the sliding unit 107s to provide translation to the hydraulic crusher 109 to get positioned over outer periphery of the pillar in accordance with the user-specified portion. Upon positioning of the crusher 109 over outer periphery of the pillar, an ultrasonic monitors diameter and shape of the pillar in sync with the imaging unit 105. Based on the determined diameter and shape of the pillar, the microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized hinge joints to regulate shape of the crusher 109. Upon regulating shape of the crusher 109 in accordance to the shape and diameter of the pillars, the microcontroller actuates the crusher 109 to crush the pillar. Further, in case the user by means of the display panel 108 provides command regrading cutting of rebar of the pillars. Upon positioning of the motorized cutter 104 in contact with each of the rebar of the pillar, the motorized cutter 104 is actuated by the microcontroller in the sequential manner to cut the rebars.

[0038] 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 concrete pillar crushing device, comprising:

i) a rectangular frame 101 configured with a pair of U-shaped members 102 and positioned over a ground surface by means of plurality of motorized omni-directional wheels 103 arranged beneath said frame 101, wherein said members 102 are attached by means of a hinge joint that aids in opening and closing of said frame 101 in order to enable a user to enclose a pillar to be removed within said frame 101;
ii) an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 105 installed over said frame 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of said pillar, wherein based on said captured images, a microcontroller linked with said processor, determines height of said pillar;
iii) a U-shaped extendable body 106 configured over each of said member that are actuated by said microcontroller to provide extension to said bodies in accordance with said detected height, wherein simultaneously, said microcontroller actuates a motorized extendable sliding unit 107 installed over inner periphery of each side of said body 106 to extend in accordance with said detected height;
iv) a touch interactive display panel 108 installed over said frame 101 to enable said user to provide input regrading a portion of said pillar that is to be crushed, wherein based on said user-input, said microcontroller actuates said sliding unit 107 to provide translation to a hydraulic crusher 109 configured with each of said sliding unit 107 to get positioned over outer periphery of said pillar in accordance with said user-specified portion; and
v) an ultrasonic sensor installed over said frame 101 and synced with said imaging unit 105 to monitor diameter and shape of said pillar, wherein said microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized hinge joints installed in each of said crusher 109 to regulate shape of said crusher 109 in accordance with said detected shape and diameter followed by actuation of said crusher 109s to crush said pillar.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a motorized drawer arrangement is installed in each of said bodies and actuated by said microcontroller to provide extension to said bodies in accordance with said detected length of said pillar.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein in case said user by means of said display panel 108 provides command regrading cutting of rebar of said pillars, said microcontroller actuates a hydraulic rod 110 installed with one of said sliding unit 107 to extend and position a motorized cutter 104 configured with said rod 110 in contact with each of said rebar of said pillar in a sequential manner to cut said rebars via said motorized cutter 104.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a motorized ball and socket joint is installed between said rod 110 and sliding unit 107 that is actuated by said microcontroller to provide a multi-directional movement to said rod 110 in order to enable said motorized cutter 104 to cut said rebars in an appropriate manner.

5) 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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