AUTOMATED ELECTRIC LOAD DISTRIBUTION DEVICE

Abstract

An automated electric load distribution device, comprising a frame 1 developed to be positioned in proximity to a portion of an electric first wire where a load is to be attached, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 installed on the frame 1 to determine thickness of the first wire, a pair of semi-cylindrical members 3 arranged on upper portion of the frame 1 for encasing portion of electric first wire, a telescopically operated sharp first pin 4 arranged on inner periphery of the member to get pierced through insulating layer of the first wire and a motorized clipper 5 integrated inside the member to acquire a grip on the second wire.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated electric load distribution device that is capable of efficiently distributing an electric current from one wire to another wire by securely enclosing the wires during the distribution process and safely piercing wire insulation to facilitate the flow of electric current between wires.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Load distribution is critical in electrical systems to prevent overloading, optimize energy use, and improve system reliability. It ensures that power is evenly distributed among various loads, reducing the risk of damage to equipment and fire hazards. Balanced load distribution also helps maintain consistent voltage levels throughout the system, enhancing the safety and efficiency of the electrical system. This helps prevent overloading of circuits and equipment, which can lead to damage and safety hazards. By balancing the load, load distribution also optimizes energy use and improves the overall efficiency of the electrical system.

[0003] Traditionally Radial Distribution method is uses in which supplying power from a single source and distributing it to various loads in a radial pattern. This typically uses transformers, switchgear, and cables to deliver power from the source to the loads additionally, radial distribution result in voltage drop issues, especially for loads located far from the source. This lead to reduced efficiency and performance of electrical equipment, another traditional method is Ring main distribution in which a ring-like network creates where power flow in either direction. This provides redundancy and multiple paths for power flow, improving reliability. But Fault detection and isolation are challenging in a ring main system, as faults may not always cause an immediate loss of power.

[0004] JP2019128864A Discloses about invention that includes about a load distribution system with which it is possible to ensure that a process is continuously executed by a server while suppressing an increase in power consumption, even when suppliable electric power decreases .CONSTITUTION: Provided is a load distribution system comprising a plurality of server devices and a load distribution device for distributing a process among the plurality of server devices. Each of the plurality of servers includes a processing unit for executing a process distributed by the load distribution device, a plurality of power supply modules for supplying electric power to the processing unit, and a power supply monitor unit for monitoring the state of the plurality of power supply modules and notifying the load distribution device of maximum electric power information that indicates maximum electric power suppliable from the plurality of power supply modules. The load distribution device distributes a process among the plurality of server devices on the basis of the maximum electric power information of the plurality of server devices. Each of the plurality of server devices activates or stops each of the plurality of power supply modules in accordance with the processing load of a process distributed by the load distribution device.

[0005] WO2022203954A1 Discloses about invention that includes about Systems and methods for load distribution, where a method can include: establishing an interface with a controlling architecture of an electric power distribution system, the electric power distribution system in communication with a set of outlets of utility-facing devices providing access to the electric power distribution system; returning a demand assessment from a demand model characterizing anticipated demand upon the one ormore portions of the electric power distribution associated with the set of outlets, the set of outlets positioned at a set of sites; and executing an action for adjustment of load distribution throughout the set of sites, through the controlling architecture, based upon the demand assessment. The inventions can be used to achieve carbon emission goals by incentivizing better use of limited energy resources.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices exist that are capable of efficiently distributing an electric current from one wire to another wire by securely enclosing the wires during the distribution process but lacks in detecting the presence and flow of electric current in wires to respond to current flow, ensuring optimal distribution and load balancing.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device efficiently distributing an electric current from one wire to another wire by securely enclosing the wires during the distribution process and safely piercing wire insulation to facilitate the flow of electric current between wires as well as detecting the presence and flow of electric current in wires to respond to current flow, ensuring optimal distribution and load balancing.

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 aids in efficiently distributing an electric current from one wire to another wire by securely enclosing the wires during the distribution process and safely piercing wire insulation to facilitate the flow of electric current between wires.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that accurately detecting the presence and flow of electric current in wires to respond to current flow, ensuring optimal distribution and load balancing.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is reliable, user-friendly and easy-to-operate.

[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 electric load distribution device that efficiently distribute an electric current from one wire to another wire by securely enclosing the wires during the distribution process and safely piercing wire insulation to facilitate the flow of electric current between wires.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated electric load distribution device comprises of a frame developed to be positioned in proximity to a portion of an electric first wire where a load is to be attached, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is installed on the frame and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the frame, respectively to determine thickness of the first wire, present in proximity to the frame, a pair of semi-cylindrical members arranged on upper portion of the frame and connected with each other by means of a motorized hinge joint that is to provide required movement to the members encase the portion of electric first wire, an ultrasonic sensor is integrated inside the members for monitoring positioning of the first wire inside the members, a telescopically operated sharp first pin arranged on inner periphery of the member to extend for allowing the pin to get pierced through insulating layer of the first wire in view of allowing the pin to pass through metallic strands or core inside the first wire, a cylindrical structure is integrated at lower portion of the frame that is accessed by the user for inserting an electric second wire connected to a load, a motorized clipper integrated inside the structure to acquire a grip on the second wire.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a telescopically operated sharp second pin is integrated inside the structure to extend for passing through the second wire, followed by actuation of a motorized iris lid integrated at middle portion of the frame to allow the first and second pins to get in contact with each other in view of allowing current flowing in the first wire to get diverted in the second wire resulting in flow of current in the load, a current sensor is integrated in the clamping unit to detect presence of current flowing in the first wire, in accordance to which the pins to allow flow of current from the first wire to second wire, a battery is configured with the frame for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device.

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

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an automated electric load distribution 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 electric load distribution device that is capable of efficiently distributing an electric current from one wire to another wire by securely enclosing the wires during the distribution process and safely piercing wire insulation to facilitate the flow of electric current between wires.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of an automated electric load distribution device is illustrated, comprising a frame 1 developed to be positioned in proximity to a portion of an electric first wire where a load is to be attached, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 installed on the frame 1, a pair of semi-cylindrical members 3 arranged on upper portion of the frame 1, a telescopically operated sharp first pin 4 arranged on inner periphery of the member and a motorized clipper 5 integrated inside the member.

[0023] The proposed device herein comprises of a frame 1 developed to be positioned in proximity to a portion of an electric first wire where a load is to be attached, wherein the frame 1 is constructed using sturdy and durable materials such as metal alloys, reinforced plastics, or composite materials.

[0024] An artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 is installed on the frame 1 to determine thickness of the first wire, present in proximity to the frame 1. The imaging unit 2 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the first wire, and the captured images are stored within a memory of the imaging unit 2 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 2 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 associated with the device. The microcontroller processes the received data and determines thickness of the first wire.

[0025] A pair of semi-cylindrical members 3 are arranged on upper portion of the frame 1 and connected with each other by means of a motorized hinge joint that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to provide required movement to the members 3 encase the portion of electric first wire. The motorized hinge joint comprises of a pair of leaf that is screwed with the surfaces of the members 3. 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 joint. The rotation of the shaft in clockwise and anti-clockwise aids in opening and closing of the hinge joint respectively. Hence the microcontroller actuates the hinge joint that in turn provides movement to the members 3 for encasing the portion of electric first wire.

[0026] An ultrasonic sensor is integrated inside the members 3 for monitoring positioning of the first wire inside the members 3. The ultrasonic sensor works by generating ultrasonic waves, wherein the waves hit the members 3 and are diffracted back. The diffracted waves are received by a receiver integrated within the sensor. The pattern of the received waves gets converted into an analog value which is further converted into an electrical signal, wherein the electrical signal is send to the microcontroller. The microcontroller then processes the received signal from the sensor, thus monitoring positioning of the first wire inside the members 3.

[0027] A telescopically operated sharp first pin 4 is arranged on inner periphery of the member that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend for allowing the pin 4 to get pierced through insulating layer of the first wire in view of allowing the pin 4 to pass through metallic strands or core inside the first wire.

[0028] The telescopically operated sharp first pin 4 is powered by a pneumatic unit consisting of a pneumatic cylinder, air compressor, air valve, cylinder and piston that work in collaboration for providing the required extension/retraction to the pin 4. The pneumatic arrangement 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 pin 4 and due to applied pressure the pin 4 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the pin 4 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. Thus, the microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the pin 4 to get pierced through insulating layer of the first wire in view of allowing the pin 4 to pass through metallic strands or core inside the first wire. Further, a cylindrical structure is integrated at lower portion of the frame 1 that is accessed by the user for inserting an electric second wire connected to a load.

[0029] A motorized clipper 5 is integrated inside the structure that is actuated by the microcontroller to acquire a grip on the second wire. The clipper 5 is powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is actuated by the microcontroller by providing required electric current to the motor. The motor comprises of a coil that converts the received electric current into mechanical force by generating magnetic field, thus the mechanical force provides the required power to the clipper 5 for acquire grip on the second wire.

[0030] A telescopically operated sharp second pin is integrated inside the structure that is actuated by the microcontroller to extend for passing through the second wire, followed by actuation of a motorized iris lid integrated at middle portion of the frame 1 to allow the first and second pins to get in contact with each other in view of allowing current flowing in the first wire to get diverted in the second wire resulting in flow of current in the load.

[0031] A current sensor is integrated in the clamping unit to detect presence of current flowing in the first wire. The current sensor measure the current running through a wire by using the magnetic field to detect the current and generate a proportional output. When current flows through a conductor, it creates a proportional magnetic field around the conductor. Current transformers use this magnetic field to measure current flow. If the CT is designed to measure AC current, inductive technology is often used. AC current changes potential, which causes the magnetic field to continually collapse and expand. In an AC current sensor, wire is wrapped around a core. The magnetic field produced by the current flowing through the first wire induces a proportional current or voltage in the wire that is within the current sensor. The sensor then outputs a certain voltage or current that a meter connected to the sensor can read and translate into the amount of current flowing through the first wire in accordance to which the microcontroller directs actuation of the pins to allow flow of current from the first wire to second wire.

[0032] The device is associated with a battery for providing the required power to the electronically and electrically operated components including the microcontroller, electrically powered sensors, motorized components and alike of the device. The battery within the device is preferably a lithium-ion-battery which is a rechargeable battery and recharges by deriving the required power from an external power source. The derived power is further stored in form of chemical energy within the battery, which when required by the components of the device derive the required energy in the form of electric current for ensuring smooth and proper functioning of the device.

[0033] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the frame 1 developed to be positioned in proximity to a portion of an electric first wire where a load is to be attached, wherein the imaging unit 2 determine thickness of the first wire, present in proximity to the frame 1. The pair of semi-cylindrical members 3 are arranged on upper portion of the frame 1 and connected with each other by means of a motorized hinge joint that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to provide required movement to the members 3 encase the portion of electric first wire. the ultrasonic sensor is integrated inside the members 3 for monitoring positioning of the first wire inside the members 3 and the telescopically operated sharp first pin 4 is arranged on inner periphery of the member that are actuated by the microcontroller to extend for allowing the pin 4 to get pierced through insulating layer of the first wire in view of allowing the pin 4 to pass through metallic strands or core inside the first wire. The current sensor is integrated in the clamping unit to detect presence of current flowing in the first wire in accordance to which the microcontroller directs actuation of the pins to allow flow of current from the first wire to second wire.

[0034] 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:We Claim:
1) An automated electric load distribution device, comprising:

i) a frame 1 developed to be positioned in proximity to a portion of an electric first wire where a load is to be attached, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 is installed on said frame 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said frame 1, respectively to determine thickness of said first wire, present in proximity to said frame 1;
ii) a pair of semi-cylindrical members 3 arranged on upper portion of said frame 1 and connected with each other by means of a motorized hinge joint that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to provide required movement to said members 3 encase said portion of electric first wire, wherein an ultrasonic sensor is integrated inside said members 3 for monitoring positioning of said first wire inside said members 3;
iii) a telescopically operated sharp first pin 4 arranged on inner periphery of said member that are actuated by said microcontroller to extend for allowing said pin 4 to get pierced through insulating layer of said first wire in view of allowing said pin 4 to pass through metallic strands or core inside said first wire, wherein a cylindrical structure is integrated at lower portion of said frame 1 that is accessed by said user for inserting an electric second wire connected to a load; and
iv) a motorized clipper 5 integrated inside said structure that is actuated by said microcontroller to acquire a grip on said second wire, wherein a telescopically operated sharp second pin is integrated inside said structure that is actuated by said microcontroller to extend for passing through said second wire, followed by actuation of a motorized iris lid integrated at middle portion of said frame 1 to allow said first and second pins to get in contact with each other in view of allowing current flowing in said first wire to get diverted in said second wire resulting in flow of current in said load.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a current sensor is integrated in said clamping unit to detect presence of current flowing in said first wire, in accordance to which said microcontroller directs actuation of said pins to allow flow of current from said first wire to second wire.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is configured with said frame 1 for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said device.

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