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AUTOMATED CONTAINER MANAGEMENT DEVICE

ORDINARY APPLICATION

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Filed on 8 November 2024

Abstract

An automated container management device, comprising an oval shaped frame 1 positioned over a ground surface by means of a first pole 3 and second pole 4, motorized wheels 5 to provide translation to the frame 1 over the surface, motorized sliding unit 6 configured with plurality of clamps 2 that are accessed by a user to engage containers of various size, artificial intelligence based imaging unit 7 for capturing images of the frame 1 determines engaging of the container(s) with the clamps 2, microphone 8 to receive voice command of a user regrading requirement of a specific container of a particular dimensions, primary robotic gripper 9 to grip the specific container.

Patent Information

Application ID202441086181
Invention FieldELECTRONICS
Date of Application08/11/2024
Publication Number46/2024

Inventors

NameAddressCountryNationality
Dr. A. MuruganDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, School of Electrical and Electronics, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed To Be University), Jeepiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai-600119, India.IndiaIndia

Applicants

NameAddressCountryNationality
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed To Be University)Jeepiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai-600119, India.IndiaIndia

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated container management device capable of providing a means for determining dimensions of container and accordingly adjust to accommodate a user-specified container as per the detected dimensions in order to enable the user to acquire the user-specified container.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Metallic container are like stainless steel or aluminum that are known for their durability and resistant to corrosion and provide effective protection against external elements as well as commonly used for storing food, beverages or other items because they are often airtight and do not gets affected with the variation in temperature. Moreover, these containers are often managed by people using various machines like forklifts machine, pallet jacks machine and container handlers machine as these machine help user to manage different sizes of container precisely with less manual efforts and consumption of time. But these machines are costly as well as need maintenance in regular interval of time, also a skilled worker is required for operating such machines efficiently.

[0003] Conventionally, some ways were used by people for managing container. People use to transfer container from one place to another place manually via using some hand held tools like clamps, scissors, wrenches and screwdrivers as these tools assist the person to carry out container management task efficiently. 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 forklifts machine, pallet jacks machine and container handlers machine for managing different sizes of container in an efficient manner and within minimal consumption of time. But these machines requires maintenance at a certain period of time, also a skilled worker is required for operating such machines efficiently.

[0004] US10329061B2 includes an invention that is a kind of certain embodiments of the present invention include a retainer, a lid, and a sensor, where the sensor is configured to detect information about the retainer, the lid, or the contents in the retainer. The sensor also may be configured to communicate with an internal or external computer system, thereby facilitating showing the detected information as a representation via a display element. In certain embodiments, the system may include an action element such as an open/close lid opening assembly configured to permit automatically or manually opening or closing a drink aperture or another type of dispensing aperture.

[0005] CN104991815A discloses about an invention that is a kind of the present invention provides a Docker container management method and system. The method comprises: receiving a trigger instruction of a create button for creating at least one Docker container on a visual interface; according to a preset scheduling policy, assigning a physical machine capable of creating the Docker container and an IP address of the Docker container from physical machines and IP addresses to be scheduled; according a preconfigured script parameter rule on execution of Docker container creation, and the assigned physical machine and IP address, generating a command of executing the creation of the Docker container; and executing the command to create the Docker container on the physical machine. According to the present invention, the utilization of a visual interface to create a Docker container is more intuitive, simpler, and higher in operability, and also can provide an automated creation process with no need of manual involvement and with high efficiency.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed for managing the containers. However, these devices are incapable of determining the dimensions of containers and accordingly fails to accommodate a user-specified container based on the detected dimensions, thus this will not enable the user to acquire the user-specified container. In addition, these existing device fails to dispense a cleaning agent and water onto the dirty containers to properly scrub and clean them as per the user requirement.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that detect the dimensions of containers and adjust accordingly to accommodate a user-specified container based on the detected dimensions thus enable the user to acquire the desired container more effectively. Additionally, the device effectively dispenses a cleaning agent and water onto the dirty containers to properly scrub and clean the containers according to the user's requirement.

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 determining dimensions of container and accordingly adjust to accommodate a user-specified container as per the detected dimensions in order to enable the user to acquire the user-specified container.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of dispensing a cleaning agent and water on the dirt containers in order to properly scrub and clean the containers as per user requirement.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of emitting ultraviolet radiation over the containers in order to disinfect the containers.

[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 container management device that is capable of detecting the dimensions of containers and adjust accordingly to accommodate a user-specified container thus enable the user to acquire the desired container more effectively. Additionally, the device effectively dispenses a cleaning agent and water onto the dirty containers to properly scrub and clean the containers.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated container management device, comprises of an oval shaped frame positioned over a ground surface by means of a first and second pole, a pair of motorized wheels are arranged beneath the pole to provide translation to the frame over the surface, a motorized sliding unit installed over inner periphery of the frame and configured with plurality of clamps to engage containers of various size, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit installed over the frame to determines engaging of the container(s) with the clamps, a microphone is installed over the frame to receive voice command of the user regrading requirement of a specific container of a particular dimensions, a laser sensor installed over the frame to monitor dimensions of the containers, a primary robotic gripper installed over the first pole to grip the specific container followed by deactivation of the clamp accommodating the specific container for releasing grip from the container, a secondary robotic gripper is installed over the second pole and actuated by the microcontroller to grip the dirty container followed by deactivation of the clamp accommodating the dirty container for releasing grip from the dirty container followed by the secondary gripper to position the dirty container over an motorized cylindrical member configured with the second pole.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of plurality of primary electronic nozzles installed over the member and connected with a chamber stored with a cleaning agent to dispense a regulated amount of the cleaning agent over the dirty container, followed by the member to rotate on axis in view of scrubbing inner periphery of the dirty container via plurality of pneumatic bristles configured with outer periphery of the member followed by the microcontroller actuates plurality of secondary electronic nozzles installed over the member and connected with a water reservoir to dispense a regulated amount of the water over the container for rinsing the container 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 container management 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 container management device that is capable of detecting the dimensions of containers and adjust accordingly to accommodate a user-specified container based on the detected dimensions thus enable the user to acquire the desired container more effectively. Additionally, the device effectively dispenses a cleaning agent and water onto the dirty containers to properly scrub and clean the containers according to the user's requirement.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an automated container management device is illustrated, comprising an oval shaped frame 1 installed with each of the clamps 2 positioned over a ground surface by means of a first pole 3 and second pole 4, motorized wheels 5 arranged beneath the poles (3,4), motorized sliding unit 6 installed over inner periphery of the frame 1 and configured with plurality of clamps 2, artificial intelligence based imaging unit 7 installed over the frame 1, microphone 8 is installed over the frame 1, primary robotic gripper 9 installed over the first pole 3, secondary robotic gripper 10 is installed over the second pole 4, motorized cylindrical member 11 configured with the second pole 4, primary electronic nozzles 12 installed over the member 11 connected with a chamber 13, plurality of pneumatic bristles 14 configured with outer periphery of the member 11, secondary electronic nozzles 15 installed over the member 11 and connected with a water reservoir 16 and a UV (Ultra-Violet) light 17 installed with each of the clamps 2.

[0023] The proposed device includes an oval shaped frame 1 positioned over a ground surface by means of a first pole 3 and second pole 4, wherein, an inbuilt microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized wheels 5 are arranged beneath the pole that actuates to provide translation to the frame 1 over the surface. The motorized wheels 5 include a motor as actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller for generating electrical current and multiple rollers around the circumference of the wheel 5 that are placed perpendicular to the turning direction. The motor powers the rollers to provide translation to the frame 1 over the surface.

[0024] Moreover, the microcontroller actuates a motorized sliding unit 6 installed over inner periphery of the frame 1 and configured with plurality of clamps 2 that are accessed by a user to engage containers of various size. The plurality of clamps 2 used herein ranges from (2 to 4). The motorized clamp 2 comprises a pair of curved motorize clamps 2, attached with motor to grip on the filter. Motor is actuated by the microcontroller to open/close motorized clamps 2 to engage containers of various size. Wherein, the microcontroller actuates an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 7 installed over the frame 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of the frame 1, based on which, the microcontroller linked with the processor, determines engaging of the container(s) with the clamps 2.

[0025] The artificial intelligence based imaging unit 7 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the frame 1 and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 7 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 7 also comprises of a processor that is integrated with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data and determines engaging of the container(s) with the clamps 2.

[0026] Moreover, the microcontroller actuates a microphone 8 installed over the frame 1 to receive voice command of the user regrading requirement of a specific container of a particular dimensions. The microphone 8 as actuated by the microcontroller includes a small diaphragm and a moving coil. The small diaphragm is connected to the moving coil. The sound waves hit the diaphragm which causes vibrations thereby, causing the coil to move back and forth in magnetic field of the coil. Hence, generating an electrical current which is further converted into coinciding audio signals to process voice commands from a user regrading requirement of a specific container of a particular dimensions. Accordingly, the microcontroller actuates a laser sensor installed over the frame 1 and synced with the imaging unit 7 to monitor dimensions of the containers.

[0027] The laser sensor as actuated by the microcontroller activates and emits a focused and narrow beam toward the containers. When the laser beam strikes the containers it gets reflected back towards the sensor. The receiver of the laser sensor captures the reflected light and employs a time-of-flight measurement principle for monitoring dimensions of the containers. Based on output of the laser sensor, the microcontroller determines location of the clamp 2 accommodating the specific container for user-specified dimensions and accordingly actuates the sliding unit 6 to position the specific container in proximity to the first pole 3.

[0028] The sliding unit 6 consists of a motor, rails and a lead/belt screw. The motor actuated by the microcontroller generated electrical current that drives the shaft providing rotational movement to the lead/belt screw to position the specific container in proximity to the first pole 3. Wherein, a primary robotic gripper 9 installed over the first pole 3 and actuated by the microcontroller to grip the specific container. The primary robotic gripper 9 typically consists of two opposing arms or fingers that mimic a human hand-gripping motion. These arms are usually made of durable materials like metal or plastic to provide strength and flexibility. The primary robotic gripper 9 design incorporates springs to grip the specific container, followed by deactivation of the clamp 2 accommodating the specific container for releasing grip from the container, thereby enabling the user to acquire the user-specified container.

[0029] Wherein, upon successful usage of the container the user engages the dirty container with the clamp 2 and provide voice command to the microcontroller via the microphone 8 to clean the dirty container based on which the microcontroller actuates the sliding unit 6 to position the dirty container in proximity to second pole 4. Wherein a secondary robotic gripper 10 installed over the second pole 4 and actuated by the microcontroller to grip the dirty container followed by deactivation of the clamp 2 accommodating the dirty container for releasing grip from the dirty container.

[0030] Accordingly, the microcontroller directs the secondary gripper 10 to position the dirty container over a motorized cylindrical member 11 configured with the second pole 4 followed by actuation of plurality of primary electronic nozzles 12 installed over the member 11 and connected with a chamber 13 stored with a cleaning agent to dispense a regulated amount of the cleaning agent over the dirty container. The plurality of primary electronic nozzles 12 used herein ranges from (2 to 4).

[0031] The primary electronic nozzles 12 comprises of a gate and a magnetic coil which uses electricity from the microcontroller to generate the force to control the opening /closing of the gate to dispense the regulated amount of the cleaning agent over the dirty container. Accordingly, the microcontroller actuates the member 11 to rotate on axis in view of scrubbing inner periphery of the dirty container via plurality of pneumatic bristles 14 configured with outer periphery of the member 11. The plurality of pneumatic bristles 14 used herein ranges from (2 to 4). The pneumatic bristles 14 are powered by a pneumatic unit. The pneumatic unit includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction for scrubbing inner periphery of the dirty container. Upon the successful scrubbing of the container, the microcontroller actuates plurality of secondary electronic nozzles 15 installed over the member 11 and connected with a water reservoir 16 to dispense a regulated amount of water over the container for rinsing the container followed by re-actuation of the secondary gripper 10 to grip the cleaned container and engage with a clamp 2.

[0032] Moreover, a UV (Ultra-Violet) light 17 is installed with each of the clamps 2 that are actuated by the microcontroller to emit UV light 17 over the containers in order to disinfect the containers. The UV light 17 is effective against all pathogens, bacteria, molds, yeasts, etc. The ultraviolet light 17 emitted
breaks down the chemical bonds, thus, scrambling the structure of DNA, RNA and proteins, which remoives the microorganisms in order to disinfect the containers.

[0033] Furthermore, the battery (not shown in fig.) is installed with the device to power all electrical and electronic component necessary for their 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 function.

[0034] The proposed device works best in the following manner, the proposed device includes the oval shaped frame 1 positioned over a ground surface by means of a first pole 3 and second pole 4, wherein the motorized wheels 5 to provide translation to the frame 1 over the surface and the motorized sliding unit 6 configured with plurality of clamps 2 are accessed by a user to engage containers of various size. The artificial intelligence based imaging unit 7 captures images of the frame 1 determines engaging of the container(s) with the clamps 2, and the microphone 8 receives voice command of the user regrading requirement of a specific container of a particular dimensions, wherein the primary robotic gripper 9 grips the specific container.

[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 container management device, comprising:

i) an oval shaped frame 1 positioned over a ground surface by means of a first and second pole 4, wherein a pair of motorized wheels 5 are arranged beneath said pole that actuates to provide translation to said frame 1 over said surface;
ii) a motorized sliding unit 6 installed over inner periphery of said frame 1 and configured with plurality of clamps 2 that are accessed by a user to engage containers of various size, wherein an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 7 installed over said frame 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of said frame 1, based on said which, a microcontroller linked with said processor, determines engaging of said container(s) with said clamps 2;
iii) a microphone 8 is installed over said frame 1 to receive voice command of said user regrading requirement of a specific container of a particular dimensions, based on which said microcontroller actuates a laser sensor installed over said frame 1 and synced with said imaging unit 7 to monitor dimensions of said containers, wherein based on output of said laser sensor, said microcontroller determines location of said clamp 2 accommodating said specific container for user-specified dimensions and accordingly actuates said sliding unit 6 to position said specific container in proximity to said first pole 3; and
iv) a primary robotic gripper 9 installed over said first pole 3 and actuated by said microcontroller to grip said specific container followed by deactivation of said clamp 2 accommodating said specific container for releasing grip from said container, thereby enabling said user to acquire said user-specified container.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein upon usage of said container said user engages said dirty container with said clamp 2 and provide voice command to said microcontroller via said microphone 8 to clean said dirty container based on which said microcontroller actuates said sliding unit 6 to position said dirty container in proximity to said second pole 4.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein a secondary robotic gripper 10 is installed over said second pole 4 and actuated by said microcontroller to grip said dirty container followed by deactivation of said clamp 2 accommodating said dirty container for releasing grip from said dirty container.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1 and, wherein said microcontroller directs said secondary gripper 10 to position said dirty container over an motorized cylindrical member 11 configured with said second pole 4 followed by actuation of plurality of primary electronic nozzles 12 installed over said member 11 and connected with a chamber 13 stored with a cleaning agent to dispense a regulated amount of said cleaning agent over said dirty container.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 4, wherein said microcontroller actuates said member 11 to rotate on axis in view of scrubbing inner periphery of said dirty container via plurality of pneumatic bristles 14 configured with outer periphery of said member 11.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 4, wherein upon scrubbing of said container, said microcontroller actuates plurality of secondary electronic nozzles 15 installed over said member 11 and connected with a water reservoir 16 to dispense a regulated amount of said water over said container for rinsing said container followed by re-actuation of said secondary gripper 10 to grip said cleaned container and engage with a clamp 2.

7) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a UV (Ultra-Violet) light 17 is installed with each of said clamps 2 that are actuated by said microcontroller to emit UV light 17 over said containers in order to disinfect said containers.

8) 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.

Documents

NameDate
202441086181-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-DRAWINGS [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-FORM 1 [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-FORM-9 [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-POWER OF AUTHORITY [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-PROOF OF RIGHT [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024
202441086181-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [08-11-2024(online)].pdf08/11/2024

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