AUTOMATED ROADSIDE RAILING BARRIERS CLEANING DEVICE

Abstract

An automated roadside railing barriers cleaning device comprises of a frame 1 developed to be positioned on roadside railing barriers, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 is installed with the frame 1 to determine height of the railing barriers, a pair of telescopically operated rods arranged in the frame 1 to get extended for positioning a horizontal bar integrated in between the rods, plurality of motorized wheels are arranged underneath the rods for providing movement to the frame 1 along the railing barrier, a sensing module installed on the frame 1 and synced with the imaging unit 2 to detect accumulation of dust/ dirt on the barrier railing, and a chamber stored with a cleaning solution is configured at apex of the body for continuously dispensing the cleaning solution on the railing barrier.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated roadside railing barriers cleaning device that is capable of cleaning roadside railing barriers by determining height and accumulation of dust/ dirt on the barrier railing, thereby handling the whole process with minimal human intervention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Almost all congested roads are equipped with fences and railing barriers. The central railing barrier of urban highways guide the driver's sight to prevent vehicles from driving into wrong lane to prevent traffic accidents caused by the way out. After the sun and rain, the railing barriers is often dirty, which not only affects the neatness and beauty of the road capacity, but also the railing barriers itself is easy to wear. The cleaning of the central railing barrier of an urban highway is not only for a neat appearance, but also to extend the service life of the barriers. In order to maintain a good guide function and clean appearance of the railing barriers of the urban highway, the railing barriers needs to be cleaned regularly.

[0003] Traditionally, the cleaning of railing barriers is mainly relied on manual cleaning. The manual cleaning of the railing barriers is labor-intensive and has low cleaning efficiency. Each person can only clean about 600 meters per day. Also during the day, there is a lot of traffic, and the manual cleaning of the railing barriers is not safe and affects the traffic. Generally, the railing barrier is cleaned at night when the traffic is relatively small. At night, there are often accidents when cars collide with sanitation workers. Although some cleaning trucks may clean the railing barriers, the lower side of the railing barriers are sometimes left out to be cleaned.

[0004] CN110700160A discloses about an invention which includes symmetrical U-shaped plates, the machine is characterized in that the symmetrical U-shaped plates are fixedly connected with T-shaped plates correspondingly, the symmetrical T-shaped plates are fixedly connected with one sides of vertical rods correspondingly, the upper ends of the symmetrical vertical rods are fixedly connected with screws correspondingly, the two sections of reverse threads of the threaded barrel are in threaded connection with the corresponding screws correspondingly, and the symmetrical U-shaped plates are fixedly connected with cleaning mechanisms correspondingly. The invention relates to the field of environmental protection equipment, in particular to a striding type dead-corner-free cleaning machine for a road isolation fence. The road isolation fence is convenient to clean.

[0005] CN106436625A discloses about an invention which includes a vehicle body, a cantilever beam, a vibration module, adjusting modules and cleaning modules. The cantilever beam is connected with the vehicle body and mainly supports the vibration module, the adjusting modules and the cleaning modules; the vibration module is connected with the cantilever beam and used for assisting the cleaning modules in achieving cleaning in the vertical direction; the adjusting modules are connected with the vibration module; the cleaning modules are installed on the adjusting modules and mainly used for cleaning road barriers. According to the road-barrier cleaning robot, the effect of all-around road barrier cleaning combining the horizontal direction and the vertical direction can be achieved; meanwhile; meanwhile, it can be guaranteed that a water resource flowing out of the vehicle body is in the working state all the time, and the water resource is saved.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of assisting a user in cleaning roadside railing barriers. However, these devices are incapable of carrying out the whole process in an automated manner, and fails in reducing manual efforts as well as consumption of time in the overall process. Additionally, these existing devices also lack in determining hardness of the railing barrier, which may cause damage on the railing barrier while cleaning.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of cleaning roadside railing barriers in an automated manner by detecting the accumulation of dust/ dirt on the barrier railing. In addition, the developed device should also detect hardness of the railing barrier and accordingly rotate at an optimum speed for preventing any chances of dents/ damage on the railing barrier.

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 providing a means to clean roadside railing barriers by detecting accumulation of dust/ dirt on the barrier railing, thereby handling the whole process in an automated manner.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting hardness of the railing barrier and accordingly rotate at an optimum speed, thereby preventing any chances of dents/ damage on the railing barrier.

[0011] 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 roadside railing barriers cleaning device that is capable of cleaning roadside railing barriers in an automated manner, by determining height and accumulation of dust/ dirt on the barrier railing. Additionally, the proposed device is also reliable in nature.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated roadside railing barriers cleaning device comprises of a frame developed to be positioned on roadside railing barriers, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is installed with the frame to determine height of the railing barriers, a pair of telescopically operated rods arranged in the frame to get extended for positioning a horizontal bar integrated in between the rods, plurality of motorized wheels are arranged underneath the rods for providing movement to the frame along the railing barrier, a sensing module installed on the frame and synced with the imaging unit to detect accumulation of dust/ dirt on the barrier railing, and a chamber stored with a cleaning solution is configured at apex of the body for continuously dispensing the cleaning solution on the railing barrier.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of plurality of motorized disc installed with inner side walls of the rods via a telescopically operated link to extend for positioning the disc in proximity to the barrier, further the disc rotate for scrubbing the railing barriers via plurality of bristles equipped with the disc, an electronic valve attached with a vessel stored with water and configured at the bar for dispensing the water on the railing barrier in synchronization with actuation of the disc and wheels for scrubbing the railing barrier to rinse the railing barrier, the sensing module includes a dust sensor and a color sensor for detecting accumulation of dust/ dirt present on the railing barriers, a tactile sensor is arranged on the bar for detecting hardness of the railing barrier, 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 roadside railing barriers cleaning 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 roadside railing barriers cleaning device that is capable of cleaning roadside railing barriers in an automated manner, by determining height and accumulation of dust/ dirt on the barrier railing. Additionally, the proposed device is also capable to detect hardness of the railing barrier and accordingly cleans the railing barriers for preventing any chances of dents/ damage on the railing barrier.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an automated roadside railing barriers cleaning device illustrated, comprising a frame 1 developed to be positioned on roadside railing barriers, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 installed on the frame 1 and plurality of bristles 3 arranged on the frame 1.

[0023] The device disclosed herein, comprises of a frame 1 developed to be positioned on roadside railing barriers, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 is installed on the frame 1 that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller for capturing multiple images in vicinity to the frame 1 to determine height of the railing barriers.

[0024] The artificial intelligence based imaging unit 2 is constructed with a camera lens and a processor, wherein the camera lens is adapted to capture a series of images of the surrounding present in proximity to the frame 1. The processor carries out a sequence of image processing operations including pre-processing, feature extraction, and classification. The image captured by the imaging unit 2 is real-time images of the frame 1's surrounding. The artificial intelligence based imaging unit 2 transmits the captured image signal in the form of digital bits to the microcontroller. The microcontroller upon receiving the image signals compares the received image signal with the pre-fed data stored in a database and constantly determines height of the railing barriers.

[0025] Further, a pair of telescopically operated rods arranged in the frame 1 that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to get extended for positioning a horizontal bar integrated in between the rods, wherein plurality of motorized wheels are arranged underneath the rods that are actuated by the microcontroller for providing movement to the frame 1 along the railing barrier.

[0026] The telescopic rods as mentioned herein are powered by a pneumatic unit that utilizes compressed air to extend and retract the rods. The process begins with an air compressor which compresses atmospheric air to a higher pressure. The air cylinder of the pneumatic unit contains a piston that moves back and forth within the cylinder. The cylinder is connected to one end of the telescopic rods. The piston is attached to the telescopically operated rods and its movement is controlled by the flow of compressed air. To extend the telescopic rods the piston activates the air valve to allow compressed air to flow into the chamber behind the piston. As the pressure increases in the chamber, the piston pushes the telescopic rods to the desired length.

[0027] Simultaneously, a sensing module installed on the frame 1 and synced with the imaging unit 2 to detect accumulation of dust/ dirt on the barrier railing, wherein a chamber stored with a cleaning solution is configured at apex of the body, that is activated by the microcontroller for continuously dispensing the cleaning solution on the railing barrier.

[0028] At the same instant of time, plurality of motorized disc installed with inner side walls of the rods via a telescopically operated link and equipped with plurality of bristles 3, wherein the microcontroller actuates the link to extend, followed by actuation of the disc to rotate for scrubbing the railing barriers via the bristles 3 in synchronization with actuation of the wheels for maneuvering the body over entire railing barrier present on the road.

[0029] Further, an electronic valve attached with a vessel stored with water and configured at the bar, wherein upon scrubbing of the entire railing barrier, as processed by the microcontroller upon detection via the imaging unit 2, the microcontroller actuates the valve for dispensing the water on the railing barrier in synchronization with actuation of the disc and wheels for scrubbing the railing barrier to rinse the railing barrier.

[0030] The electronic valve works by utilizing electrical energy to automize the flow solution in a controlled flow pattern by converting the pressure energy of a fluid into kinetic energy, which increases the fluid's velocity. Upon actuation of valve by the microcontroller, the electric motor or the pump pressurizes the incoming water, increasing its pressure significantly. High pressure enables the water to be sprayed out with a high force.

[0031] At the same instant of time, the microcontroller actuates a tactile sensor is arranged on the bar for detecting hardness of the railing barrier. The tactile sensor consists of a diaphragm with a mesa structure and a displacement sensor of the diaphragm. These sensors detect the two-dimensional contact force distribution and the surface texture of the barrier. The tactile sensor converts this force into an electrical signal, typically resistance or capacitance, which is proportional to the applied force. The tactile sensors send the data to the microcontroller and the microcontroller processes the data to determine the hardness of the barrier, in accordance to which the microcontroller regulates operation of the disc to rotate at an optimum speed in view of preventing any chances of dents/ damage on the railing barrier.

[0032] A battery is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrode named as a cathode and an anode. The battery use a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.

[0033] The present invention works well in following manner, where the proposed device comprises of the frame 1 developed to be positioned on roadside railing barriers, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 to determine height of the railing barriers, the pair of telescopically operated rods to get extended for positioning the horizontal bar, plurality of motorized wheels are for providing movement to the frame 1 along the railing barrier, the sensing module to detect accumulation of dust/ dirt on the barrier railing, and the chamber stored with the cleaning solution for continuously dispensing the cleaning solution on the railing barrier. plurality of motorized disc via the telescopically operated link to extend for positioning the disc in proximity to the barrier, further the disc rotate for scrubbing the railing barriers via plurality of bristles 3 equipped with the disc, the electronic valve stored with water for dispensing the water on the railing barrier in synchronization with actuation of the disc and wheels for scrubbing the railing barrier to rinse the railing barrier, the sensing module includes the dust sensor and the color sensor for detecting accumulation of dust/ dirt present on the railing barriers, the tactile sensor for detecting hardness of the railing barrier, and the battery for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[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 individuals skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) An automated roadside railing barriers cleaning device, comprising:

i) a frame 1 developed to be positioned on roadside railing barriers, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 is installed with an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple in vicinity to said frame 1, respectively to determine height of said railing barriers;
ii) a pair of telescopically operated rods arranged in said frame 1 that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to get extended for positioning a horizontal bar integrated in between said rods, wherein plurality of motorized wheels are arranged underneath said rods that are actuated by said microcontroller for providing movement to said frame 1 along said railing barrier;
iii) a sensing module installed on said frame 1 and synced with said imaging unit 2 to detect accumulation of dust/ dirt on said barrier railing, wherein a chamber stored with a cleaning solution is configured at apex of said body, that is activated by said microcontroller for continuously dispensing said cleaning solution on said railing barrier;
iv) plurality of motorized disc installed with inner side walls of said rods via a telescopically operated link and equipped with plurality of bristles 3, wherein said microcontroller actuates said link to extend, followed by actuation of said disc to rotate for scrubbing said railing barriers via said bristles 3 in synchronization with actuation of said wheels for maneuvering said body over entire railing barrier present on said road; and
v) an electronic valve attached with a vessel stored with water and configured at said bar, wherein upon scrubbing of said entire railing barrier, as processed by said microcontroller upon detection via said imaging unit 2, said microcontroller actuates said valve for dispensing said water on said railing barrier in synchronization with actuation of said disc and wheels for scrubbing said railing barrier to rinse said railing barrier.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sensing module includes a dust sensor and a color sensor that is synchronously activated by said microcontroller for detecting accumulation of dust/ dirt present on said railing barriers.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a tactile sensor is arranged on said bar for detecting hardness of said railing barrier, in accordance to which said microcontroller regulates operation of said disc to rotate at an optimum speed in view of preventing any chances of dents/ damage on said railing barrier.

4) 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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