CABINET INSTALLATION ASSISTIVE DEVICE

Abstract

A cabinet installation assistive devicecomprises of a platform 1 positioned on a ground surface within an enclosure arranged with a plate 2, a touch enabled to give input commands for affixing cabinets with vertical walls of the enclosure, a camera 4 for capturing images of the enclosure to display on the screen 3 for selecting the exact location of said wall surface by the user, multiple omnidirectional wheels 5 for maneuvering as well as positioning the platform 1 in proximity to the user-specified portion of wall, a scissor lift arrangement 6 for lifting or positioning the plate 2 at an optimum height from the surface, a pair of motorized hinge joints 7 for providing movement to a pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars 8 to position a uplifting arrangement 9 attached with the bars 8 and a motorized sliding unit for arranging multiple horizontally and vertically arranged link rods.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a cabinet installation assistive device that is capable of providing a means to install a cabinet with vertical walls of an enclosure in accordance with user-specified portion of the exact location of the wall surface at which the cabinet is to be installed without any requirement of application physical efforts.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Cabinets are installed over the wall surface for storage purposes such as in kitchens cabinets are installed for storing the utensils or crockeries or articles related to the kitchen whereas cabinets are also installed in living room to store the objects that the user want to display to the visitors for increasing the ambience as well as aesthetic look of the room. The height of the cabinets that are installed should be proper because the cabinets installed at more height over the wall spoils the aesthetic look of the wall as well as in kitchen person with short height faces many difficulties in accessing the cabinet.

[0003] Generally, the cabinets are installed over the wall surfaces using manual methods that involve the measuring the dimension of the cabinet that is to be installed over the wall surface. The skilled person is needed to install the cabinets that are sometimes unavailable. This installation process of cabinet is not efficient as well as fail to provide precision due to the manual oversight that happens during the installation of the cabinet. Sometimes, the dimensions of the cabinet are wrongly measured. The manual process of installing the cabinet also involves the risk as well as danger because the installing process takes place at certain height that provides a risk for the person that is installing the cabinet.

[0004] EP0033179A1 discloses about an invention that provides a device for fixing a wall cabinet to a wall, of the type comprising a box designed for fixing to the cabinet, and a hook extending from said box, said hook being adjustable in position in terms of height and depth along planes perpendicular to each other, wherein the hook comprises a fork connected in a straddling manner to a load-bearing member contained in the box, for adjusting the position of the hook in terms of height and depth there being provided respective means accessible from that side of the box opposite the side from which the hook emerges.

[0005] EP0442377A1 discloses about an invention that provides a device to suspend furniture units of an advantageously fitted type, the device consisting of a supporting case for suspension means, the case being able to be secured laterally at an upper, end corner of the furniture unit to be fitted to a wall, such fitting taking place by cooperation of the suspension means with a coordinated attachment means positioned on the wall, the suspension means being capable of being traversed lengthwise by the action of a first adjustment screw and having to be adjusted vertically in relation to the case by the action of a second adjustment screw, the first and second adjustment screws being accessible on the same side of the case, the device comprising a cam positioned within the case above and in cooperation with the suspension means, the cam being supported by a sheath arranged within the case and being able to be rotated in its position by the second adjustment screw.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of installing the cabinet over the wall surface. However, these devices are incapable of installing the cabinet with vertical walls of an enclosure without any requirement of application of physical efforts. Additionally, these devices fail to detect the exact location as well as dimension of cabinet present in proximity in order to grip the cabinet during installation.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of installing a cabinet with vertical walls of an enclosure according to the user-specified portion of the exact location of the wall surface without any requirement of application physical efforts. In addition, the proposed equipment is capable of detecting exact location as well as dimension of a cabinet present in proximity in order to grip the cabinet that aids in positioning of the gripped cabinet parallel to the user specified portion of the enclosure.

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 installing a cabinet with vertical walls of an enclosure in accordance with user-specified portion of the exact location of the wall surface at which the cabinet is to be installed without any requirement of application physical efforts.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting exact location and dimension of a cabinet present in proximity in order to grip the cabinet that aids in positioning of the gripped cabinet parallel to the user specified portion of the enclosure.

[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 a cabinet installation assistive device that is capable of detecting as well as dimension of the cabinet in order to install the cabinet with vertical walls of an enclosure at specified location of the wall that the user desire to install the cabinet without any use of physical effort. The proposed device is capable of gripping the cabinet in proper way that aids in positioning the gripped cabinet parallel to user specified portion of the enclosure.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a cabinet installation assistive device comprises of a platform positioned on a ground surface within an enclosure arranged with a plate, a touch enabled screen is arranged on the platform for enabling a user to give input commands for affixing cabinets with vertical walls of the enclosure, a camera is mounted on the platform for capturing images of the enclosure that are processed by an artificial intelligence protocol to display on the screen for selecting the exact location of the wall surface by the user, plurality of omnidirectional wheels configured underneath the platform for maneuvering as well as positioning the platform in proximity to the user-specified portion of wall, followed by actuation of a scissor lift arrangement configured between the platform as well as plate for lifting or positioning the plate at an optimum height from the surface, a pair of motorized hinge joints arranged on the plate for providing movement to a pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars arranged on the plate to position a uplifting arrangement attached with the bars and a LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) sensor is arranged on the body for detecting exact location as well as dimension of a cabinet present in proximity to the platform.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a motorized sliding unit integrated within the arrangement for arranging multiple horizontally as well as vertically arranged link rods integrated within the arrangement according to dimension of the cabinet, followed by actuation of the bars for extending to position the arrangement over the cabinet, multiple suction cups arranged on the link rods for affixing with the cabinet to grip the cabinet, the hinge joints providing movement to the bars in a manner that aids in positioning of the gripped cabinet parallel to the user specified portion of the enclosure, a speaker is embedded within the platform to produce audio alerts upon positioning of the cabinet over the user-specified portion for notifying the user to perform further installation works over the cabinet for securing the cabinet with the user-specified surface and a battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical or 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 a cabinet installation assistive 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 a cabinet installation assistive device that is capable of installing the cabinet with vertical walls of an enclosure without any requirement of application of physical effort. Additionally, the proposed device is capable of detecting exact location as well as dimension of a cabinet present in proximity in order to grip the cabinet that aids in positioning of the gripped cabinet parallel to the user specified portion of the enclosure.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a cabinet installation assistive device is illustrated, comprising a platform 1 installed with a plate 2, a touch enabled screen 3 installed on the platform 1, a camera 4 mounted on the platform 1, multiple omnidirectional wheels 5 configured underneath the platform 1, a scissor lift arrangement 6 configured between the platform 1 and plate 2, a pair of motorized hinge joints 7 arranged on the plate 2, a pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars 8 arranged on the plate 2, a uplifting arrangement 9 attached with the bars 8, and a speaker 10 embedded within the platform 1.

[0023] The proposed device comprises of a platform 1 utilize to develop and position on a ground surface within an enclosure and installed with a plate 2. Herein, a touch enabled screen 3 is installed on the platform 1 that is access by a user to give input commands for affixing cabinets with vertical walls of the enclosure. The screen 3 comprises of small wires that complete the circuit when the user touches the screen 3 for giving input which is further change the electric charge at the location of touch and registered as input in the screen 3. After that the input commands is stored in a database of a microcontroller linked with the screen 3 to process the input.

[0024] Upon processing the input given by the user, the microcontroller activates a camera 4 mounted on the platform 1 for capturing multiple images of the enclosure. The camera 4, herein captures images of the enclosure with the help of specialized lenses designed to capture high-quality visuals. The captured data is now pre-processed via the microcontroller by an artificial intelligence protocol encrypted within the microcontroller to enhance its quality and prepare it for AI analysis. This pre-processing involves tasks such as noise reduction, image stabilization, or color correction. The processed data is fed into AI protocols for analysis which utilizes machine learning techniques, such as deep learning neural networks, to extract meaningful information present in the images.

[0025] The camera 4 is capable of analysing the enclosure and providing real-time updates or alerts about the enclosure based on predefined rules or criteria. Herein, based on extraction of the data from the captured images, the microcontroller sends images to the screen 3 for displaying on the screen 3. After that the user is required to access the screen 3 for selecting exact location of the wall surface at which the cabinet is to be installed. After that the microcontroller actuates multiple omnidirectional wheels 5 ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers configured underneath the platform 1 for moving and positioning the platform 1 in proximity to the user-specified portion of wall.

[0026] Each of the wheels 5 are coupled with a DC (Direct Current) motor that is activated by the microcontroller to provide circular motion to the wheels 5. The working principle of a DC motor is based on the interaction between a magnetic field and an electric current. When an electric current flows through the coil of wire, also known as the armature, it creates a magnetic field. This magnetic field interacts with the fixed magnets, known as the stator, causing the armature to rotate. The rotation is achieved by reversing the direction of the current flow in the armature coil using a commutator and brushes, that provide continuous movement of the motor results in providing circular motion to the wheels 5 for maneuvering and positioning the platform 1 in proximity to the user-specified portion of wall.

[0027] After that the microcontroller actuates a scissor lift arrangement 6 configured between the platform 1 and plate 2 for lifting and positioning the plate 2 at an optimum height from the surface. The arrangement 6 comprises of a combined mechanism known as compound machines in which multiple folding supports or links made up of any material such as metal, are attached to each via multiple hinges installed in the center of all the links. The hinges installed between the links in such a manner that all the links are arranged in a crisscross shaped pattern and forming X- shape structure as similar to the shape of an English alphabet 'X', and every X shaped structure is further configured with each other via multiple hinges. The hinges are activated by the microcontroller to flip the links to extend and retract the arrangement 6 for extending and retracting to lift the plate 2 at an optimum height from the surface.

[0028] Further, a pair of motorized hinge joints 7 are integrated on the plate 2 that are actuated by the microcontroller for providing movement to a pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars 8 arranged on the plate 2 to position a uplifting arrangement 9 attached with the bars 8. The hinge joint 7 typically refers to a mechanical joint that allows rotational movement around a fixed axis using a motor or actuator which provides the rotational force required to move the joint. The motor is typically controlled by an electronic control unit that regulates its speed and direction.

[0029] The hinge joint 7 consists of a hinge mechanism that enables rotation around a fixed axis. It usually consists of two parts: a stationary component and a moving component. The stationary component is securely attached to one part of the bars 8, while the moving component is connected to the other part that needs to rotate the bars 8 for deploying the bars 8 to position the uplifting arrangement 9. Herein, a LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) sensor is installed on the body for detecting exact location and dimension of a cabinet present in proximity to the platform 1 . The LiDAR sensor works by emitting laser pulses and measuring the time it takes for the light to reflect off cabinets and return to the sensor. This data is then calibrated to detect dimension and exact location and dimension of the cabinet present in proximity to the platform 1 .

[0030] Based on detecting dimension of the cabinet, the microcontroller actuates a motorized sliding unit integrated within the arrangement 9 unit for arranging multiple horizontally and vertically arranged link rods integrated within the arrangement 9 according to dimension of the cabinet. The sliding unit comprises of a rail unit that provides a guided path for linear movement. The rail unit usually includes a pair of parallel rails or tracks, along which the sliding unit moves. The slider carriage, also called a stage or platform 1 equipped with a mechanism to minimize friction and ensure smooth motion. This involves the use of ball bearings.

[0031] The sliding unit incorporates a motor and a drive mechanism to generate linear motion. The motor is connected to a drive mechanism, such as a belt, lead screw, or ball screw. The drive mechanism converts the rotational motion of the motor into linear motion, propelling the slider carriage along the rail unit to translate and arrange the horizontally and vertically arranged link rods according to dimension of the cabinet. After that the microcontroller actuates the bars 8 for extending to position the arrangement 9 over the cabinet.

[0032] The bars 8 are equipped with a pneumatic unit that is activated by the microcontroller to provide extension and retraction of the bars 8. 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 bars 8 extend to position the arrangement 9 over the cabinet.

[0033] Herein, multiple suction cups are installed on the link rods for affixing with the cabinet to grip the cabinet. The cups create partial vacuum within the cups upon pressing over the cabinet by squeezing out air from the cups due to a negative pressure is generated inside suction area. Herein, atmospheric pressure outside the cups presses down low-pressure area inside the cups to generate suction to adhere the cabinet and affix the links with the cabinet thereby accommodating the links over the cabinet in an appropriate manner.

[0034] After gripping the cabinet, the microcontroller actuates the hinge joints 7 for providing movement to the bars 8 in a manner that aids in positioning of the gripped cabinet parallel to the user specified portion of the enclosure. After that the microcontroller activates a speaker 10 embedded within the platform 1 to produce audio alerts upon positioning of the cabinet over the user-specified portion for notifying the user to perform further installation works over the cabinet for securing the cabinet with the user-specified surface. The speaker 10, herein includes a diaphragm, which is typically made of a lightweight and rigid material like paper, plastic, or metal. It is designed to vibrate and produce sound waves when electrical signals are fed to it. A voice coil (a tightly wound coil of wire) attached with the diaphragm of the speaker 10.

[0035] The voice coil is suspended within a magnetic gap. When an electrical current flows through the coil, it interacts with the magnetic field produced by the magnet assembly, resulting in a force that moves the coil. The magnet assembly creates a magnetic field within the speaker 10. It consists of a permanent magnet and a metal structure, such as a pole piece or a magnet plate 2. The magnet assembly provides a fixed magnetic field through which the voice coil moves. The strength and configuration of the magnet assembly influence the performance and efficiency of the speaker 10. The cone/diaphragm is connected to the speaker 10's frame via a suspension unit, which includes the surround and spider.

[0036] When the electrical signal passes through the voice coil, it generates a magnetic field that interacts with the fixed magnetic field produced by the magnet assembly. As the electrical current varies, the magnetic field produced by the voice coil changes, resulting in the voice coil and attached cone/diaphragm moving back and forth. This movement creates pressure variations in the surrounding air, generating sound waves to generate the audible sound to notify the user to perform further installation works over the cabinet for securing the cabinet with the user-specified surface.

[0037] Lastly, a battery (not shown in figure) 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.

[0038] The present invention works best in following manner that includes the platform 1 positioned on a ground surface within an enclosure and installed with a plate 2. Herein, the touch enabled screen 3 is access by the user to give input commands for affixing cabinets with vertical walls of the enclosure based on which the microcontroller linked with the screen 3 processes the input commands are activates the camera 4 for capturing multiple images of the enclosure that are processed by the microcontroller via the artificial intelligence protocol encrypted within the microcontroller and displayed on the screen 3, and the user is required to access the screen 3 for selecting exact location of the wall surface at which the cabinet is to be installed. Further, the omnidirectional wheels 5 are actuated by the microcontroller for maneuvering and positioning the platform 1 in proximity to the user-specified portion of wall, followed by actuation of the scissor lift arrangement 6 for lifting and positioning the plate 2 at an optimum height from the surface. Further, the motorized hinge joints 7 are actuated by the microcontroller for providing movement to the L-shaped telescopic bars 8 to position a uplifting arrangement 9 attached with the bars 8. Herein, the LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) sensor detects exact location and dimension of a cabinet present in proximity to the platform 1 . Based on the detected dimension, the microcontroller actuates the sliding unit for arranging multiple horizontally and vertically arranged link rods according to dimension of the cabinet, followed by actuation of the bars 8 for extending to position the arrangement 9 over the cabinet. After gripping the cabinet, the microcontroller actuates the hinge joints 7 for providing movement to the bars 8 in a manner that aids in positioning of the gripped cabinet parallel to the user specified portion of the enclosure.

[0039] 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) A cabinet installation assistive device, comprising:

i) a platform 1 positioned on a ground surface within an enclosure and installed with a plate 2, wherein a touch enabled screen 3 is installed on said platform 1 for enabling a user to give input commands for affixing cabinets with vertical walls of said enclosure;
ii) a microcontroller linked with said screen 3 that processes said input commands are activates a camera 4 mounted on said platform 1 for capturing multiple images of said enclosure that are processed by said microcontroller via an artificial intelligence protocol encrypted within said microcontroller and displayed on said screen 3, wherein said user is required to access said screen 3 for selecting exact location of said wall surface at which said cabinet is to be installed;
iii) plurality of omnidirectional wheels 5 configured underneath said platform 1 that are actuated by said microcontroller for maneuvering and positioning said platform 1 in proximity to said user-specified portion of wall, followed by actuation of a scissor lift arrangement 6 configured between said platform 1 and plate 2 for lifting and positioning said plate 2 at an optimum height from said surface;
iv) a pair of motorized hinge joints 7 arranged on said plate 2 that are actuated by said microcontroller for providing movement to a pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars 8 arranged on said plate 2 to position a uplifting arrangement 9 attached with said bars 8, wherein a LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) sensor is installed on said body for detecting exact location and dimension of a cabinet present in proximity to said platform 1 ;
v) a motorized sliding unit integrated within said arrangement 9 and based on said detected dimension, said microcontroller actuates said sliding unit for arranging multiple horizontally and vertically arranged link rods integrated within said arrangement 9 according to dimension of said cabinet, followed by actuation of said bars 8 for extending to position said arrangement 9 over said cabinet; and
vi) multiple suction cups installed on said link rods for affixing with said cabinet to grip said cabinet, wherein after gripping said cabinet, said microcontroller actuates said hinge joints 7 for providing movement to said bars 8 in a manner that aids in positioning of said gripped cabinet parallel to said user specified portion of said enclosure.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a speaker 10 is embedded within said platform 1 that is activated by said microcontroller to produce audio alerts upon positioning of said cabinet over said user-specified portion for notifying said user to perform further installation works over said cabinet for securing said cabinet with said user-specified surface.

3) 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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