DANDELION SEEDS HARVESTING ASSISTIVE DEVICE

Abstract

A dandelion seeds harvesting assistive device, comprising a pair of bodies 1 developed to be positioned on a ground surface, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit for capturing images of frame to determine position of dandelion flower plantation on surface, plurality of motorized wheels 2 to move bodies 1 in proximity to plantation, a U-shaped member 3 for joining bodies 1, a motorized pulley for providing lifting movement to supporting rod 4, an iris lid 7 to get opened/closed, plurality of suction units 5 for extracting flowers’ seeds into structure, a weight sensor for monitoring weight of collected seeds, a speaker 8 for notifying user to collect seeds.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a dandelion seeds harvesting assistive device that is capable to provide assistance to a user in gathering the dandelion seeds by locating the dandelion flower plantation as well as capable of extracting the seeds of the flower.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The dandelion is a perennial root plant, the biennial plant can bloom and seed under the wild condition, the number of flowering and seed bearing in early summer is increased along with the growth period, some single plants can bloom more than twenty, the number of flowering of excellent variety single plants can be more than twenty, and the seeds can mature after two weeks of blooming. But the dandelion seeds are easily blown away by wind, and the harvesting period is short. At present, related harvesting machines are in shortage, manual harvesting is basically adopted, only part of farmers adopts self-made simple backpack harvesters, the operation efficiency is low, and the labor intensity is high.

[0003] Traditionally hand-picking plucking dandelion seed heads by hand, often by gently pulling the seeds from the fluffy parachutes attached to the seed heads. However, hand-picking is time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially for large areas with many dandelions also result in incomplete removal of seeds, leading to regrowth of dandelions in the area. Another traditional method is shaking or tapping where agitating the dandelion seed heads to release the seeds, either by shaking the plant or tapping the seed heads with a stick or tool. While shaking or tapping can be more efficient than hand-picking, require considerable effort, and there's a risk of dispersing seeds over a wide area, potentially contributing to dandelion spread rather than control. Thus, there is a need to develop an innovative tool that provide a more time-efficient and consistent where traditional methods may fall short and to meet the evolving demands of modern requirements.

[0004] CN214282208U discloses the present invention relates to a can stride line walking remote control formula dandelion seed harvester based on dust catcher principle, which comprises a frame, the lower part of frame is provided with the walking wheel mechanism that can realize altitude mixture control, and the front side of frame is provided with the reel that is driven rotatory by actuating mechanism, and the rear side that is located the reel is provided with the adsorption apparatus who the output is connected with the seed bin. The harvester can rapidly harvest multiple rows of dandelion seeds and improve the dandelion harvesting operation efficiency.

[0005] CN210537495U discloses the present invention relates to a dandelion seed harvesting apparatus, it includes frame, collection cover, aspiration channel, suction fan, cylinder, brush cylinder, hair-dryer, seed collecting box and air exit. The method is characterized in that: the inner wall of the separation cylinder is subjected to sand blasting treatment and is provided with a spiral guide sheet and a sawtooth-shaped blade; the brush roller is arranged in the separation cylinder and is connected with the motor through the speed reducer; the blower is arranged at the discharge port of the separating cylinder; the seed collecting box is arranged below the discharge hole. In collecting the separator drum to the dandelion seed through the mode of breathing in during the use, the motor drives the brush cylinder and makes friction and zigzag blade between brush and the separator drum separate seed and fine hair, and the seed and fine hair after the separation are discharged from the discharge gate through the spiral guide piece, and the hair-dryer can blow off the fine hair and the impurity that the quality is less, and the filter screen can be to seed secondary filter. The utility model is simple in operation, separable fine hair and the seed that takes place the caking, work efficiency is high.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices exist that is capable of harvesting dandelion seeds. However, these devices lack in determining the position of a dandelion flower plantation and also lack in extracting the flower's seeds.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of determining the position of a dandelion flower plantation thereby assisting a user in harvesting the dandelion seeds along with capable of extracting the flowers' seeds also capable of collecting the seeds of the flower.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of determining the position of a dandelion flower plantation thereby assisting a user in harvesting the dandelion seeds.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of extracting the flowers' seeds also capable of collecting the seeds of the flower.

[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 dandelion seeds harvesting assistive device that is capable to provide assistance to a user in assembling the dandelion seeds by locating the dandelion flower plantation along with extracting the seeds of the flower.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a dandelion seeds harvesting assistive device, comprising of a pair of bodies developed to be positioned on a ground surface, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the platform and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the frame, respectively to determine position of a dandelion flower plantation on the surface, plurality of motorized wheels arranged underneath each of the body to move the bodies in proximity to the plantation, a U-shaped member is arranged on each of the body and integrated with a supporting rod connected in between the members for joining the bodies, a vertical lifting arrangement having a motorized pulley coiled with a chain, is integrated in each of the member, the pulley to rotate for providing lifting movement to the supporting rod, in view of positioning a pair of cylindrical structures over the flowers.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, proposed device further comprises of an iris lid integrated on mouth portion of the structure to get opened/closed, plurality of suction units are integrated in each of the structure for creating a negative pressure in the structure for extracting the flowers' seeds into the structure that are received in a chamber arranged in the body via a conduit, a weight sensor is embedded in the chamber for monitoring weight of the collected seeds, a speaker installed on one of the body to produce audio signals for notifying the user to collect the seeds, an battery is configured with the device 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 an isometric view of a dandelion seeds harvesting 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 dandelion seeds harvesting assistive device that is capable of determining the position of a dandelion flower plantation thereby assisting a user in harvesting the dandelion seeds as well as capable of extracting the flowers' seeds also capable of collecting the seeds of the flower.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a dandelion seeds harvesting assistive device is illustrated, comprising a pair of bodies 1 is positioned on a ground surface, plurality of motorized wheels 2 are arranged underneath each of the body, a U-shaped member 3 is arranged on each of the body, a supporting rod 4 connected in between the member 3s, a pair of cylindrical structures 6 over supporting rod 4, an iris lid 7 is integrated on mouth portion of the structure, plurality of suction units 5 are integrated in each of the structure, speaker 8 is installed on one of body.

[0023] The proposed device includes a pair of bodies 1 is developed to be positioned on a ground surface. An artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is installed on the platform and is paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the frame, respectively to determine position of a dandelion flower plantation on the surface. The imaging unit 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, to determine position of a dandelion flower plantation on the surface.

[0024] Plurality of motorized wheels 2 are arranged underneath each of the body to move the bodies 1 in proximity to the plantation. The wheels 2 are designed to move the body in any direction without changing the orientation of the body offering exceptional maneuverability to the platform. The wheels 2 enable the platform to move seamlessly in any direction, making it valuable to move the bodies 1 in proximity to the plantation. A U-shaped member 3 is arranged on each of the body and is integrated with a supporting rod 4 connected in between the member 3s for joining the bodies 1, in view of allowing synchronized movement of the bodies 1.

[0025] A vertical lifting arrangement is having a motorized pulley coiled with a chain, is integrated in each of the member 3. Then, the microcontroller actuates the pulley to rotate for providing lifting movement to the supporting rod 4, in view of positioning a pair of cylindrical structures 6 over the flowers.

[0026] After that, an iris lid 7 is integrated on mouth portion of the structure that is actuated by the microcontroller to get opened/closed. The lid 7 comprises of a ring and blades having multiple protrusion. The ring is constructed with multiple grooves that are linked with the protrusion of the blade. The ring is attached with groove to pull the protrusion within the grooves by the rotation of the ring. The pulling of the protrusions provide movement to the blades for opening and closing of the lid 7. The ring is installed with the motor that is actuated by the microcontroller for rotating the ring with a specified speed. Based on the actuation, the lid 7 to get opened/closed for the dandelion seeds.

[0027] Plurality of suction units 5 are integrated in each of the structure for creating a negative pressure in the structure for extracting the flowers' seeds into the structure that are received in a chamber is arranged in the body via a conduit, thereby assisting the user in harvesting the dandelion seeds. The suction units 5 create partial vacuum within the cups upon pressing over the tabletop by squeezing out air from the cup due to a negative pressure is generated inside suction area. Herein, atmospheric pressure outside the cup presses down low-pressure area inside the cup to generate suction for creating a negative pressure in the structure for extracting the flowers' seeds into the structure.

[0028] A weight sensor is embedded in the chamber for monitoring weight of the collected seeds. The weight sensor comprises a weight transducer that convert weight of the food items into an electrical signal that exert a downward force on the weight sensor. Within load cell of the sensor, there are strain gauges that deform slightly due to weight. The deformation causes changes in electrical resistance within the strain gauges. The sensor then calibrates the resistance to detect weight of the collected seeds.

[0029] In any case, the monitored weight exceeds a threshold value, the microcontroller actuates a speaker 8 is installed on one of the bodies 1 to produce audio signals for notifying the user to collect the seeds. The speaker 8 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 8. 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. 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 8.

[0030] The cone/diaphragm is connected to the speaker's 8 frame via a suspension unit, which includes the surround and spider. 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 produce audio signals for notifying the user to collect the seeds.

[0031] 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.

[0032] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the pair of bodies 1 is developed to be positioned on a ground surface. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is installed on the platform and is paired with the processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the frame, respectively to determine position of the dandelion flower plantation on the surface. Plurality of motorized wheels 2 are arranged underneath each of the body to move the bodies 1 in proximity to the plantation. The U-shaped member 3 is arranged on each of the body and is integrated with a supporting rod 4 connected in between the member 3s for joining the bodies 1, in view of allowing synchronized movement of the bodies 1. The vertical lifting arrangement is having the motorized pulley coiled with a chain, is integrated in each of the member 3. Then, the microcontroller actuates the pulley to rotate for providing lifting movement to the supporting rod 4, in view of positioning the pair of cylindrical structures 6 over the flowers. After that, the iris lid 7 is integrated on mouth portion of the structure that is actuated by the microcontroller to get opened/closed. Plurality of suction units 5 are integrated in each of the structure for creating the negative pressure in the structure for extracting the flowers' seeds into the structure that are received in a chamber is arranged in the body via the conduit, thereby assisting the user in harvesting the dandelion seeds. The weight sensor is embedded in the chamber for monitoring weight of the collected seeds. In any case, the monitored weight exceeds the threshold value, the microcontroller actuates the speaker 8 is installed on one of the bodies 1 to produce audio signals for notifying the user to collect the seeds.

[0033] 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) A dandelion seeds harvesting assistive device, comprising:

i) a pair of bodies 1 developed to be positioned on a ground surface, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on said platform and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said frame, respectively to determine position of a dandelion flower plantation on said surface;
ii) plurality of motorized wheels 2 arranged underneath each of said body to move said bodies 1 in proximity to said plantation, wherein a U-shaped member 3 is arranged on each of said body and integrated with a supporting rod 4 connected in between said member 3s for joining said bodies 1, in view of allowing synchronized movement of said bodies 1;
iii) a vertical lifting arrangement having a motorized pulley coiled with a chain, is integrated in each of said member 3, wherein said microcontroller actuates said pulley to rotate for providing lifting movement to said supporting rod 4, in view of positioning a pair of cylindrical structures 6 over said flowers; and
iv) an iris lid 7 integrated on a mouth portion of said structure that is actuated by said microcontroller to get opened/closed, wherein plurality of suction units 5 are integrated in each of said structure for creating a negative pressure in said structure for extracting said flowers' seeds into said structure that are received in a chamber arranged in said body via a conduit, thereby assisting said user in harvesting said dandelion seeds.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a weight sensor is embedded in said chamber for monitoring weight of said collected seeds, in case said monitored weight exceeds a threshold value, said microcontroller actuates a speaker 8 installed on one of said body to produce audio signals for notifying said user to collect said seeds.

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

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