AUTOMATED CONCRETE SLABS INSTALLATION DEVICE

Abstract

An automated concrete slabs installation device, comprises a platform 1 positioned over a ground surface, plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 2 to provide translation to platform 1, a touch interactive display panel 3 enable user to provide input regarding installation of concrete slabs, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 determines dimensions of the frame, a speaker 5 to notify user regrading evaluated number of slabs, a robotic link 6 to position a plate 7, plurality of suction units to create a negative pressure to grip one of slab, plurality of inverted L-shaped hydraulic rods 8 to extend and position an anchor plate 7, a LiDAR sensor to monitor surface level of area of ground surface, a wedge-shaped member to dig area in view of leveling ground surface.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated concrete slabs installation device that is capable of determining the total number of slabs that need to be installed also capable of monitoring the ground's surface level for installing the concrete slabs.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Concrete slabs are flat, horizontal surfaces made from concrete these slabs comes in various shapes, sizes and colors as well as commonly used as foundations for buildings, floors, driveways, and even outdoor patios. Moreover, the installation of a concrete slabs on a ground surface ins done by people using machine like concrete saw machine, screed machine, slab cutting machine and concrete mixture machine as these machine ensure installation of a concrete slab precisely with less manual efforts and time consumption. But these machines are costly as well as require regular maintenance, also a skilled worker is required for operating such machines efficiently.

[0003] Conventionally, people utilized various methods for installing concrete slabs on the ground surface. Some hand held tools like concrete float, concrete trowel and bull float were commonly used for this purpose, as these tools aiding the person in efficient installation of concrete slabs. But these kinds of tools are limited to precision as well as requires manual efforts of the person. Therefore people also uses some machines like concrete saw machine, screed machine, slab cutting machine and concrete mixture machine for efficient installation of concrete slabs on the ground surface. While these machines offer increased efficiency and reduced time consumption, these machines need maintenance in regular interval of time and also skilled operators is required for operating machines efficiently.

[0004] JP2022128939A includes an invention that is a kind to provide a floor slab installation method reduced in construction cost and a construction period required for the installation work of the floor slab. In a floor slab installation method, multiple precast floor slabs are set on multiple support members. The method comprises: a guide member mounting step of mounting guide members which are extended along the direction of the set floor slabs and guide the moving direction of the floor slabs, to other floor slabs adjacently arranged to the support members supporting the slab members or the floor slabs to be set; a movement step of hanging the floor slabs in a floating-up state from the support members to hanging members arranged straddling on at least two guide members extended in parallel, and moving the floor slabs integrally with the hanging members along the guide members, in a state of a friction reducing member for reducing the friction between the hanging members and the guide members, arranged between the hanging members and the guide members; and an installation step of installing the floor slabs on the support members by separating the floor slabs from the hanging members.

[0005] JP2022081909A disclose about an invention that is a kind to provide a concrete sleeper installation device capable of efficiently and inexpensively assembling an elastic direct concrete slab. A concrete sleeper installation device comprises: a movable support frame that is provided over a track concrete slab so as to surround the track concrete slab and comprises upper frames intermediate frames and leg part frames a plurality of sets of suspending units that are attached to the upper frames and each comprise a manual chain block and a hanging hook; and side face elastic material set fixtures each comprising a hanging metal fitting with which a hanging hook is engaged and a side face elastic material pressing mechanism that retains a side face elastic material in a state of being attached to a concrete sleeper. The plurality of sets of suspending units and the side face elastic material set fixtures are attached at a predetermined pitch corresponding to an interval in a laying direction of installation recesses formed on the track concrete slab.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed for installing concrete slabs on the ground surfaces. However, these devices are incapable of making a boundary around the river and also fails to evaluate total number of slabs to be installed. In addition, these existing device fails in monitoring the surface level of area of the ground surface for installing concrete slabs.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that create a boundary around the river and evaluate the total number of slabs to be installed. Additionally, the device monitor the surface level of area of the ground surface for installing concrete slabs.

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 making a boundary around the river also capable of evaluating total number of slabs to be installed.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of monitoring the surface level of area of the ground surface for installing concrete slabs.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is 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 automated concrete slabs installation device that is capable of making a boundary around the river and also evaluate total number of slabs to be installed. In addition, the proposed device monitor the surface level of area of the ground surface for installing concrete slabs.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated concrete slabs installation device, comprises of a platform positioned over a ground surface in proximity to a river bank around which a frame is pre-installed for making a boundary around the river, plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels are installed beneath the platform to provide translation to the platform over the surface as per requirement, a touch interactive display panel installed over the platform to enable a user to provide input regarding installation of concrete slabs within the frame, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit installed over the platform to determines dimensions of the frame accordingly the microcontroller evaluates total number of the slabs to be installed within the frame, a speaker installed over the platform to produce a voice command to notify the user regarding the evaluated number of the slabs and a robotic link installed over the platform to position a plate configured with the link over the chamber.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of plurality of suction units are installed over the plate to create a negative pressure to grip one of the slab in a secured manner followed by re-actuation of the link to withdraw the gripped slab from the chamber and install within the frame, plurality of inverted L-shaped hydraulic rods are installed over periphery of the platform to extend and position an anchor plate in contact with the ground surface for preventing tilting of the platform, a LiDAR sensor is installed over the platform to monitor surface level of area of the ground surface that is positioned in between the frame, a robotic arm installed over the platform to position a wedge-shaped member configured with the arm over the area to dig the area in view of leveling the ground surface and a battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of an automated concrete slabs installation 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 concrete slabs installation device that is capable of making a boundary around the river and also evaluate total number of slabs to be installed. In addition, the proposed device monitor the surface level of area of the ground surface for installing concrete slabs.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an automated concrete slabs installation device is illustrated, comprising a platform 1 is positioned over a ground surface, plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 2 are installed beneath the platform 1, a touch interactive display panel 3 is installed over the platform 1, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 is installed over the platform 1, a speaker 5 is installed over the platform 1, robotic link 6, plate 7, plurality of inverted L-shaped hydraulic rods 8 are installed over periphery of the platform 1, a robotic arm 9 is installed over the platform 1.

[0023] The proposed device includes a platform 1 is positioned over a ground surface in proximity to a river bank around which a frame is pre-installed for making a boundary around the river. Plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 2 are installed beneath the platform 1 that actuates to provide translation to the platform 1 over the surface as per requirement. The wheels 2 is designed to move the platform 1 in any direction without changing the orientation of the platform 1 offering exceptional maneuverability to the platform 1. The wheels 2 enable the platform 1 to move seamlessly in any direction, making it valuable for providing translation to the platform 1 over the surface as per requirement.

[0024] A touch interactive display panel 3 is installed over the platform 1 to enable a user to provide input regarding installation of concrete slabs within the frame. The panel comprises of small wires that complete the circuit when the user touches the panel for giving input which is further change the electric charge at the location of slabs and registered as input in the panel. After that the input commands is stored in a database of the microcontroller linked with the panel to enable a user to provide input regarding installation of concrete slabs within the frame.

[0025] Based on the user-input, a microcontroller is linked with the display panel 3 actuates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 is installed over the platform 1 and is integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of the frame. The imaging unit 4 comprises of a processor and a camera, which upon actuation captures multiple images of the frame. The camera comprises of a lens and a digital sensor, where the lens takes all the reflected light rays rebounding from the surrounding, together all light rays rebound back and meet on a digital sensor that is capable to extract the images. The extracted images of the surrounding the surface are processed by the processor and this processed data is sent to an inbuilt microcontroller. The microcontroller upon receiving and processing the images signal, for capturing and processing images of the frame.

[0026] Based on which the microcontroller is linked with the processor, determines dimensions of the frame accordingly the microcontroller evaluates total number of the slabs to be is installed within the frame. Then, a speaker 5 is installed over the platform 1 and actuated by the microcontroller to produce a voice command to notify the user regarding the evaluated number of the slabs. The speaker 5 herein discloses includes a diaphragm, which is typically made of a lightweight and rigid material like paper, plastic, or metal. It is designed to vibrate and produce sound waves when electrical signals are fed to it. A voice coil (a tightly wound coil of wire) attached with the diaphragm of the speaker 5. The voice coil is suspended within a magnetic gap. When an electrical current flows through the coil, it interacts with the magnetic field produced by the magnet assembly, resulting in a force that moves the coil. The magnet assembly creates a magnetic field within the speaker 5. It consists of a permanent magnet and a metal structure, such as a pole piece or a magnet plate 7. The magnet assembly provides a fixed magnetic field through which the voice coil moves. The strength and configuration of the magnet assembly influence the performance and efficiency of the speaker 5.

[0027] The cone/diaphragm is connected to the speaker 5's frame via a suspension unit, which includes the surround and spider. When the electrical signal passes through the voice coil, it generates a magnetic field that interacts with the fixed magnetic field produced by the magnet assembly. As the electrical current varies, the magnetic field produced by the voice coil changes, resulting in the voice coil and attached cone/diaphragm moving back and forth. This movement creates pressure variations in the surrounding air, generating sound waves to generate the audible sound to notify the user regarding the evaluated number of the slabs.

[0028] Then, the user positions the evaluated number of the slabs within a chamber is arranged over the platform 1. After that, a robotic link 6 is installed over the platform 1 and actuated by the microcontroller to position a plate 7 is configured with the link 6 over the chamber. The robotic link 6 is powered by a pneumatic unit. The pneumatic unit comprises of an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston. The air valve that allows entry or exit of the 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 cylinder and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston extends due to which the end effector receives back and forth movement to position a plate 7 is configured with the link 6 over the chamber.

[0029] Plurality of suction units are installed over the plate 7 that are actuated by the microcontroller to create a negative pressure to grip one of the slabs in a secured manner followed by re-actuation of the link 6 to withdraw the gripped slab from the chamber and install within the frame. The suction cups create partial vacuum within the cups upon pressing over the ceiling portion by squeezing out air from the cups due to a negative pressure is generated inside suction area. Herein, atmospheric pressure outside the cup presses down low-pressure area inside the cups to generate suction to grip one of the slabs in a secured manner.

[0030] Plurality of inverted L-shaped hydraulic rods 8 are installed over periphery of the platform 1 that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend and position an anchor plate 7 in contact with the ground surface for preventing tilting of the platform 1. The L-shaped hydraulic rods 8 are powered by a hydraulic unit. The hydraulic unit is comprising of an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston. The air valve that allows entry or exit of the 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 cylinder and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston extends due to which the rod extends for preventing tilting of the platform 1.

[0031] A LiDAR sensor is installed over the platform 1 and is synced with the imaging unit 4 to monitor the surface level of area of the ground surface that is positioned in between the frame. The LiDAR sensor works based on principle for reflecting light and bounced back to the sensor for detecting time of flight for detecting the surface level of area of the ground surface that is positioned in between the frame.

[0032] In case of detection of uneven surface, the microcontroller actuates a robotic arm 9 is installed over the platform 1 to position a wedge-shaped member configured with the arm 9 over the area to dig the area in view of leveling the ground surface. The robotic arm 9 comprises of a shoulder, elbow and wrist. All these parts are configured with the microcontroller. The elbow is at the middle section of the arm 9 that allows the upper part of the arm 9 to move the lower section independently. Lastly, the wrist is at the tip of the upper arm 9 and the cloth attached to the end effector works as hand for position a wedge-shaped member configured with the arm 9 over the area to dig the area in view of leveling the ground surface.

[0033] Lastly a battery is associated with the device to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so they effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0034] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the platform 1 is positioned over a ground surface in proximity to the river bank around which a frame is pre-installed for making a boundary around the river. Plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 2 are installed beneath the platform 1 that actuates to provide translation to the platform 1 over the surface as per requirement. The touch interactive display panel 3 is installed over the platform 1 to enable the user to provide input regarding installation of concrete slabs within the frame. Based on the user-input, a microcontroller is linked with the display panel 3 actuates the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 is installed over the platform 1 and is integrated with the processor for capturing and processing images of the frame. Based on which the microcontroller is linked with the processor, determines dimensions of the frame accordingly the microcontroller evaluates total number of the slabs to be is installed within the frame. Then, the speaker 5 is installed over the platform 1 and actuated by the microcontroller to produce the voice command to notify the user regarding the evaluated number of the slabs. Then, the user positions the evaluated number of the slabs within a chamber is arranged over the platform 1. After that, the robotic link 6 is installed over the platform 1 and actuated by the microcontroller to position the plate 7 is configured with the link 6 over the chamber. The plurality of suction units are installed over the plate 7 that are actuated by the microcontroller to create the negative pressure to grip one of the slabs in a secured manner followed by re-actuation of the link 6 to withdraw the gripped slab from the chamber and install within the frame. Plurality of inverted L-shaped hydraulic rods 8 are installed over periphery of the platform 1 that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend and position an anchor plate 7 in contact with the ground surface for preventing tilting of the platform 1. The LiDAR sensor is installed over the platform 1 and is synced with the imaging unit 4 to monitor surface level of area of the ground surface that is positioned in between the frame. In case of detection of uneven surface, the microcontroller actuates the robotic arm 9 is installed over the platform 1 to position a wedge-shaped member configured with the arm 9 over the area to dig the area in view of leveling the ground surface.

[0035] 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 slabs installation device, comprising:

i) a platform 1 positioned over a ground surface in proximity to a river bank around which a frame is pre-installed for making a boundary around said river, wherein plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 2 are installed beneath said platform 1 that actuates to provide translation to said platform 1 over said surface as per requirement;
ii) a touch interactive display panel 3 installed over said platform 1 to enable a user to provide input regarding installation of concrete slabs within said frame, wherein based on said user-input, a microcontroller linked with said display panel 3 actuates an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 4 installed over said platform 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of said frame, based on which said microcontroller linked with said processor, determines dimensions of said frame accordingly said microcontroller evaluates total number of said slabs to be installed within said frame;
iii) a speaker 5 installed over said platform 1 and actuated by said microcontroller to produce a voice command to notify said user regrading said evaluated number of said slabs, wherein said user positions said evaluated number of said slabs within a chamber arranged over said platform 1; and
iv) a robotic link 6 installed over said platform 1 and actuated by said microcontroller to position a plate 7 configured with said link 6 over said chamber, wherein plurality of suction units are installed over said plate 7 that are actuated by said microcontroller to create a negative pressure to grip one of said slab in a secured manner followed by re-actuation of said link 6 to withdraw said gripped slab from said chamber and install within said frame.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of inverted L-shaped hydraulic rods 8 are installed over periphery of said platform 1 that are actuated by said microcontroller to extend and position an anchor plate 7 in contact with said ground surface for preventing tilting of said platform 1.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a LiDAR sensor is installed over said platform 1 and synced with said imaging unit 4 to monitor surface level of area of said ground surface that is positioned in between said frame.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 3, wherein in case of detection of uneven surface, said microcontroller actuates a robotic arm 9 installed over said platform 1 to position a wedge-shaped member configured with said arm 9 over said area to dig said area in view of leveling said ground surface.

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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