AUTOMATED SPECTACLES CLEANING DEVICE

Abstract

An automated spectacles cleaning device, comprises a rectangular base 1 having an L-shaped vertical member for keeping of spectacles, a pair of L-shaped telescopic arms 2 with clippers 3 for an opening of two temples of spectacles, a spray nozzle 6 for spraying a cleaning solution onto spectacles, a dust sensor detects a dust on spectacles, a microfiber cloth layer for a wiping of spectacles, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 8 to determine a loose screw of the spectacle, a motorized screw driver to tighten the loose screw of the spectacles, a microphone 9 for receiving an audio command from user regarding cleaning of spectacles.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated spectacles cleaning device that is able to wipe off the dust from the spectacles and spray a cleaning solution on them to keep them clean also capable of determining a loose screw of the spectacle then capable of tighten the loose screw of the spectacles.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] People generally wears spectacle in their day-to-day lives, some wear spectacles for preventing their eyes from dust particles or from sunlight. Thereby dust accumulated on the spectacles and needs to be cleaned for the better usage, for that some different equipment's or methods have been used by the people for cleaning spectacles. However, most of them damages the spectacles glass visibility or the efficiency. Thereby some equipment used by people for better cleaning of the spectacles without causing any damage to the spectacles. This equipment provides efficient cleaning and clean the spectacles without any manual effort. These equipment's are of different shape and sizes and some are portable easy to use and carry.

[0003] People uses some traditional methods for cleaning spectacles, like they use some cotton cloth for cleaning the spectacle, however while cleaning spectacle with the cloth might cause damage to the lens of the spectacle. People also uses some soapy water for cleaning for removing dust from the spectacles, but that might damage the visibility of the glasses. Some people might use sanitizer for cleaning of the spectacle; however, these all methods affect the spectacle glasses. The above-mentioned problems are the major drawbacks in the existing methods or equipment's so require to develop a device which get better of drawbacks and provide a way that is capable of cleaning spectacles in an automated and efficient way.

[0004] US7350994B2 discloses about an invention that includes an apparatus for cleaning eyeglasses that includes a housing, a fluid reservoir, and an evacuation apparatus such as a pump for pressurized evacuation of fluid out of the fluid reservoir and an atomizer trigger coupled to the evacuation apparatus. Two arms are attached to the housing at their proximal ends and in their normal orientations extend, preferably at an outward angle, from the housing. In a representative embodiment, each arm has a wiping pad at its distal end and is spring biased into its nominal orientation such that the wiping pads may be compressed toward each other.

[0005] US3643279A discloses about an invention that includes an apparatus for applying a cleaning agent simultaneously to both sides of the lens of a pair of eyeglasses. The apparatus includes a pair of arms that are pivotally connected together, and have cup-shaped recesses carried adjacent one end thereof. Positioned within each recess is an absorbent material saturated with a cleaning agent. A rim extends around the recesses for minimizing evaporation of the cleaning agent when the arms are in a closed position.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of cleaning spectacles. However, these devices are incapable of spraying a cleaning solution onto the spectacles and fails in wiping off the dust from the spectacles in view of cleaning the spectacles. Additionally, these existing devices also lack in determining a loose screw of the spectacle and are insufficient in tightening the loose screw of the spectacles.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of providing a means for spraying a cleaning solution onto the spectacles as well as wiping off the dust from the spectacles in order to clean the spectacles efficiently. In addition, the developed device should also determine a loose screw of the spectacle then capable of tighten the loose screw of the spectacles.

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 spraying a cleaning solution onto the spectacles as well as capable of wiping off the dust from the spectacles in order to clean the spectacles.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of determine a loose screw of the spectacle then capable of tighten the loose screw of the spectacles.

[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 spectacles cleaning device that is capable of spraying a cleaning solution onto the spectacles as well as capable of wiping off the dust from the spectacles in order to clean the spectacles. Additionally, the proposed device also provides reliability and works in an efficient manner.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated spectacles cleaning device comprises of, a rectangular base having an L-shaped vertical member attached on the base, for a keeping of the spectacles on the L-shaped member, a pair of L-shaped telescopic arms with clippers, provided on two sides of the members for an opening of two temples of the spectacles, a telescopic rod attached on the base in front of the member, the rod having a spray nozzle for spraying a cleaning solution onto the spectacles from a tank with a pump provided on the base, connected to the nozzle via a conduit, a dust sensor provided on the base to detect dust on the spectacles to trigger a microcontroller to actuate the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles, a L-shaped telescopic bar provided on a sliding unit attached on the base in front of the member, the bar having a motorized roller, the roller with a microfiber cloth layer for a wiping of the spectacles, and an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the base and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of the base, to determine a loose screw of the spectacle, a robotic link having a motorized screw driver to tighten the loose screw of the spectacles.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of, a microphone, linked with the microcontroller, provided on the base for receiving an audio command from the user regarding the cleaning of the spectacles to trigger the microcontroller to actuate the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles, and the sliding unit and the telescopic bar to wipe the spectacles, a wireless communication module, linked with the microcontroller, is provided on the base for enabling the user to remotely trigger the microcontroller, by connecting with a computing unit, to actuate the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles, and the sliding unit and the telescopic bar to wipe the spectacles, and a battery is associated with a 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 spectacles 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 spectacles cleaning device that is capable of providing a means for spraying a cleaning solution onto the spectacles as well as wiping off the dust from the spectacles in order to clean the spectacles efficiently. In addition, the proposed device also determines a loose screw of the spectacle then capable of tighten the loose screw of the spectacles.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an automated spectacles cleaning device is illustrated, comprising a rectangular base 1 is having an L-shaped vertical member is attached on the base 1, a pair of L-shaped telescopic arms 2 with clippers 3 is provided on two sides of the L-shaped member, a telescopic rod 5 is attached on the base 1 in front of the member, a spray nozzle 6 is configured on the rod 5, a L-shaped telescopic bar 4 is provided on a sliding unit is attached on the base 1 in front of the member, a motorized roller 7 is integrated on the bar 4, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 8 is installed on the base 1, a microphone 9 is provided on the base 1.

[0023] The proposed device includes a rectangular base 1 having an L-shaped vertical member attached on the base 1, for a keeping of the spectacles on the L-shaped member. Then, a pair of L-shaped telescopic arms 2 with clippers 3 is provided on two sides of the members for an opening of two temples of the spectacles. The telescopic arm is powered by 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 members for an opening of two temples of the spectacles.

[0024] A telescopic rod 5 is attached on the base 1 in front of the member, the rod 5 is having a spray nozzle 6 for spraying a cleaning solution onto the spectacles from a tank with a pump provided on the base 1 is connected to the nozzle 6 via a conduit. The nozzle 6 herein includes solenoids, piezoelectric actuators, or motor-driven mechanisms that converts electrical signals into mechanical motion. The nozzle 6 is controlled by a control unit that sends electrical signals to the actuation mechanism. The control unit includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) or analog voltage control. The primary function of the nozzle 6 is to control the opening and closing of the nozzle 6's orifice or aperture. Upon receiving the appropriate electrical signal by the actuation mechanism, it initiates the motion that opens or closes the nozzle 6. This action controls the flow of the solution through the nozzle 6. The nozzle 6 allows precise control over the flow rate and direction of the solution. By modulating the actuation mechanism according to the desired parameters, the nozzle 6 is capable to for spraying a cleaning solution onto the spectacles.

[0025] Then, a dust sensor is provided on the base 1 detects a dust on the spectacles to trigger a microcontroller to actuate the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles. The dust sensor herein discloses comprise of an optical sensing element which includes infrared lighting emitting diode and a photo diode. When the light is emitted and reflected by the dust particles, the photo diode collects the reflected light in order to detect the dust on the spectacles to trigger a microcontroller to actuate the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles.

[0026] Further, a L-shaped telescopic bar 4 is provided on a sliding unit attached on the base 1 in front of the member. Then, the bar 4 is having a motorized roller 7 with a microfiber cloth layer for a wiping of the spectacles. The roller 7 comprises a disc coupled with a motor via a shaft wherein upon receiving the command from the microcontroller by the motor, the motor starts to rotate in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction in order to provide movement to the disc via the shaft. The disc thus provides a maximum level of assistance to the user and also allow the user to maintain a steady speed while moving the microfiber cloth layer for a wiping of the spectacles.

[0027] An artificial intelligence- based imaging unit 8 is installed on the base 1 and is integrated with a processor for recording and processing the images in a vicinity of the base 1, to determine a loose screw of the spectacle. The imaging unit 8 comprises of a processor and a camera, which upon actuation captures multiple images of the eyewear. 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 multiple images in vicinity of the body, respectively to determine a loose screw of the spectacle. Then, the microcontroller actuates a robotic link is having a motorized screw driver to tighten the loose screw of the spectacles.

[0028] After tightening the loose screw of the spectacles, a microphone 9 is linked with the microcontroller is provided on the base 1 for receiving an audio command from the user regarding the cleaning of the spectacles. The microphone 9 consists of a voice receiver and transducer. The voice receiver receives the voice of the user while reading the book and synchronically the transducer converts the received voice in the form of a signal and transmits the signal to the microcontroller for receiving an audio command from the user regarding the cleaning of the spectacles. After that, the microcontroller actuates the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles, and the sliding unit and the telescopic bar 4 to wipe the spectacles.

[0029] Then, a wireless communication module is linked with the microcontroller, is provided on the base 1 for enabling the user to remotely trigger the microcontroller, by connecting with a computing unit, to actuate the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles, and the sliding unit and the telescopic bar 4 to wipe the spectacles. The computing unit herein includes but not limited to a mobile and laptop that comprises a processor where the alert received from the microcontroller is stored to process and retrieve the output data in order to display in the computing unit. The microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via a communication module which includes but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module. GSM (Global System for Mobile communication). The communication module acts as a medium between various electronic unit for establishing communication between the user and device to display the alert for enabling the user to remotely trigger the microcontroller, by connecting with a computing unit, to actuate the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles.

[0030] 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.

[0031] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the rectangular base 1 having the L-shaped vertical member attached on the base 1, for the keeping of the spectacles on the L-shaped member. Then, the pair of L-shaped telescopic arms 2 with clippers 3 is provided on two sides of the members for the opening of two temples of the spectacles. The telescopic rod 5 is attached on the base 1 in front of the member, the rod 5 is having the spray nozzle 6 for spraying the cleaning solution onto the spectacles from a tank with the pump provided on the base 1 is connected to the nozzle 6 via the conduit. Then, the dust sensor is provided on the base 1 detects the dust on the spectacles to trigger a microcontroller to actuate the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles. Further, the L-shaped telescopic bar 4 is provided on the sliding unit attached on the base 1 in front of the member. Then, the bar 4 is having the motorized roller with the microfiber cloth layer for the wiping of the spectacles. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 8 is installed on the base 1 and is integrated with the processor for recording and processing the images in the vicinity of the base 1, to determine the loose screw of the spectacle. Then, the microcontroller actuates the robotic link is having the motorized screw driver to tighten the loose screw of the spectacles. After tightening the loose screw of the spectacles, the microphone 9 is linked with the microcontroller is provided on the base 1 for receiving an audio command from the user regarding the cleaning of the spectacles. After that, the microcontroller actuates the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles, and the sliding unit and the telescopic bar 4 to wipe the spectacles. Then, the wireless communication module is linked with the microcontroller, is provided on the base 1 for enabling the user to remotely trigger the microcontroller, by connecting with the computing unit, to actuate the pump to spray the cleaning solution on the spectacles, and the sliding unit and the telescopic bar 4 to wipe the spectacles.

[0032] 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 spectacles cleaning device, comprising:

i) a rectangular base 1 having an L-shaped vertical member attached on said base 1, for a keeping of said spectacles on said L-shaped member;
ii) a pair of L-shaped telescopic arms 2 with clippers 3, provided on two sides of said members for an opening of two temples of said spectacles;
iii) a telescopic rod 5 attached on said base 1 in front of said member, said rod 5 having a spray nozzle 6 for spraying a cleaning solution onto said spectacles from a tank with a pump provided on said base 1, connected to said nozzle 6 via a conduit;
iv) a dust sensor provided on said base 1 detects a dust on said spectacles to trigger a microcontroller to actuate said pump to spray said cleaning solution on said spectacles;
v) a L-shaped telescopic bar 4 provided on a sliding unit attached on said base 1 in front of said member, said bar 4 having a motorized roller 7, said roller 7 with a microfiber cloth layer for a wiping of said spectacles; and
vi) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 8 installed on said base 1 and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of said base 1, to determine a loose screw of said spectacle to trigger said microcontroller to actuate a robotic link having a motorized screw driver to tighten said loose screw of said spectacles.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a microphone 9, linked with said microcontroller, provided on said base 1 for receiving an audio command from said user regarding said cleaning of said spectacles to trigger said microcontroller to actuate said pump to spray said cleaning solution on said spectacles, and said sliding unit and said telescopic bar 4 to wipe said spectacles.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a wireless communication module, linked with said microcontroller, is provided on said base 1 for enabling said user to remotely trigger said microcontroller, by connecting with a computing unit, to actuate said pump to spray said cleaning solution on said spectacles, and said sliding unit and said telescopic bar 4 to wipe said spectacles.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with a device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.

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