FILLER MIXTURE SPREADING DEVICE

Abstract

A filler mixture spreading device, comprising rectangular base 101 having four telescopic rods 102with omnidirectional motorized wheels 103 for a locomotion of the base 101, a mixing chamber 104 having a motorized mixing blade 105 for a mixing of wood chips and an epoxy resin in the chamber 104, a bucket conveyor 107 to carry the wood chips from the tank 106 and into the mixing chamber 104, an L-shaped telescopic having a nozzle 101 for dispensing the vuba mixture on to a surface, a laser sensor to detect dimensions of the surface, a robotic arm 111 with a trowel 112 for a spreading of the vuba mixture, an imaging unit 13 to determine contour of the surface and the dispensed vuba mixture, and an L-shaped telescopic link 114 for tapping on the surface for creating vibrations for a removal of air bubbles in the vuba mixture.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a filler mixture spreading device that is capable of spreading a filler mixture over a surface with proper maintaining of a leveled contour of the mixture on the surface without any requirement of skilled persons, thereby prevent chances of error in spreading the mixture over the surface.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Filler mixture plays a vital in role in maintain a surface with different pattern. The filler mixture mostly prepare from epoxy resin and wooden chips to spread over a surface to create different outlook of the surface. Most of the time, the user observed that for spreading the mixture the user has to manually maintain proper level of the filler over the surface. There is chances of improper level of the filler mixture over the surface due to which there is chances of non-uniformity in spreading of the filler mixture. The mixing ratio of the epoxy resin with the wooden chips is not up to marked due to which there is chances of improper consistency in outlook of the surface with the filler.

[0003] Traditionally, there are limited device and apparatuses are available such as resin dispenser that provides ways to dispense the mixture over any surface but lacks in maintaining proper consistency in outlook of the surface with different aesthetic level of the surface. Moreover, such devices and apparatuses are incapable in eliminating the user from mixing the wooden chips with the epoxy resin due to which the spreading of the mixture in not done with appropriate leveling.

[0004] US4073410A discloses an apparatus having a rectangular hopper converging downwardly to a bottom opening. A rectangular support frame supports the hopper on the ground to allow loading of filler material into the hopper by a front end loader tractor. A hanger suspends the hopper and frame above the ground when the hanger is engaged by an overhanging vertical support, such as a back-hoe or power shovel. The suspended apparatus may be inserted into a trench. A lever is connected through a linkage to a slide gate covering the bottom opening, and is manipulated by an operator to selectively move the slide gate to control discharge of filler material through the bottom opening. US'410 provides way to dispenses filler material by utilizing material dispensing equipment and more particularly to equipment for holding and discharging construction filler materials into trenches controllably dump filler material such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone into a trench in a desired position, while minimizing the spillage and dispersal of filler material during the operation, however, lacks in dispensing the filler mixture over a surface as per dimensions of the surface in order to aid a proper surface texture over the surface.

[0005] US20080222997A1 discloses a compact, flexible device capable of receiving a human finger which allows a person to easily and efficiently smooth filler material into a desired space, while also allowing the user to handle other objects and/or complete other tasks without removing the device from his or her person. US'997 provides way to spread filler material in a space upon receiving a human finger that allows a person to easily and efficiently smooth filler material, however lacks in dispensing the mixture over the surface with proper texture.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices and apparatuses are disclosed in prior art that provides way to dispense filler mixture over the surface but lacks in spreading as per dimension of the surface with proper texture due to which there is improper uniformity in consistency of the spread mixture with the surface.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of dispensing filler mixture over the surface as per dimension of the surface with proper texture with proper uniformity in consistency of the spread mixture with the surface.

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 spreading a vuba mixture over a surface as per dimensions of the surface in order to aid a proper surface texture over the surface in order to provide an aesthetic view over the surface.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting contour of the surface and the dispensed vuba mixture in order to aid a means to spread the vuba mixture to maintain a leveled contour of the mixture on the surface.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable in tapping on the surface for creating vibrations for a removal of air bubbles in the vuba mixture.

[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 filler mixture spreading device that is capable of spreading a vuba mixture over a surface as per dimensions of the surface in order to aid a proper surface texture over the surface with proper contour levelled that aids an aesthetic view over the surface.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a filler mixture spreading device, comprises of rectangular base having four telescopic rods with omnidirectional motorized wheels for a locomotion of the base, a mixing chamber provided on the base for a mixture of a vuba mixture, a motorized mixing blade provided in the chamber for a mixing of wood chips and an epoxy resin in the chamber, a tank provided on the base for a storage of wood chips, a bucket conveyor provided on the base carries the wood chips from the tank and into the mixing chamber, an L-shaped telescopic member attached on the base by a ball and socket joint, the member having a nozzle connected to a pump in the chamber via a conduit for dispensing the vuba mixture on to a surface, a laser sensor provided on the base detects dimensions of the surface, a robotic arm with a trowel provided on the base for a spreading of the vuba mixture dispensed by the nozzle attached to the telescopic member, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit, installed on the base to determine contour of the surface and the dispensed vuba mixture, an L-shaped telescopic link having a linear actuator, attached on the base for tapping on the surface for creating vibrations for a removal of air bubbles in the vuba mixture, a weight sensor provided in the chamber for detecting a weight of the vuba mixture in the chamber, a speaker provided on the base to generate an audio alert for a user regarding a refilling of the vuba mixture if the detected weight is below a threshold weight.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of wherein a microphone, linked with the microcontroller, provided on the base for receiving an audio command from the user regarding an application of the vuba mixture on the surface, a wireless communication module, linked with the microcontroller, is provided on the base for enabling the user to remotely trigger the microcontroller via a computing unit, to actuate the pump, the telescopic member and the ball and socket joint to dispense the vuba mixture on the surface for applying the vuba mixture on the surface, and a battery 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 a filler mixture spreading 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 filler mixture spreading device that is capable of spreading a vuba mixture upon prepared from automatically mix epoxy resin with the wooden chips over a surface as per dimensions of the surface in order to aid a proper surface texture over the surface with proper contour levelled thereby providing an proper aesthetic view over the surface.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a filler mixture spreading device is illustrated, comprising a rectangular base 101 having four telescopic rods 102 with omnidirectional motorized wheels 103, a mixing chamber 104 provided on the base 101, a motorized mixing blade 105 provided in the chamber 104, a tank 106 provided on the base 101, a bucket conveyor 107 provided on the base 101, an L-shaped telescopic member 108 attached on the base 101 by a ball and socket joint 109, the member 108 having a nozzle 110, a robotic arm 111 with a trowel 112 provided on the base 111, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 113 installed on the base 111, an L-shaped telescopic link 114 attached on the base 111, a speaker 115 provided on the base 101, and a microphone 116 provided on the base 111.

[0023] The proposed device comprises of a rectangular base 111 having four telescopic rods 102 with omnidirectional motorized wheels 103 for a locomotion of the base 111. The telescopic rod 102 is equipped with a pneumatic unit that is activated by a microcontroller to provide extension and retraction of the rod 102. 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 rod 102extends to support the base 111 over the surface.

[0024] Further, the wheels 103 are actuated by the microcontroller to rotate the wheels 103 for locomotion of the base 101. Each of the wheels 103 are coupled with a DC (Direct Current) motor that is activated by the microcontroller to provide circular motion to the wheels 103. 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 103 for locomotion of the base 101 as per requirement.

[0025] Herein, a mixing chamber 104 provided on the base 101 for a mixture of a vuba mixture having a motorized mixing blade 105 provided in the chamber 104 for a mixing of wood chips and an epoxy resin in the chamber 104 for a preparation of the vuba mixture. The blade 105 is coupled with a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to rotate the blade 105 with specified speed in order to mix the wood chips and the epoxy resin in the chamber 104 to prepare the vuba mixture. Further, a tank 106 provided on the base 101 for storing wood chips, wherein a bucket conveyor 107 provided on the base 101 carries the wood chips from the tank 106 and into the mixing chamber 104.

[0026] Further, an L-shaped telescopic member 108 having a nozzle 110 connected to a pump in the chamber 104 via a conduit attached on the base 111 by a ball and socket joint 109 for dispensing the vuba mixture on to a surface. Herein, the ball and socket joint 109 is a mechanical arrangement consists of a ball-shaped component that fits into a socket, with a motor providing the necessary power to drive the rotation to provide angular movement to the body in a manner that the telescopic member 108 gets orientated.

[0027] Herein, a laser sensor provided on the base 101 for detecting dimensions of the surface. The laser sensor sends laser beams at two points of the surface to form a triangle between the surface and the point of the laser sensor from where lasers are emitted. The beams are bounced back towards the sensor and are sensed by the sensor with the angle formed between the emitting point and the surface at which laser beam are impact. The laser sensor, after detecting the required data of area of the surface sends the data to the microcontroller. After receiving data, the microcontroller analyzes the data to detect the dimension of the surface.

[0028] Based on detection, the microcontroller actuates the pump, the telescopic member 108 and the ball and socket joint 109 to dispense the mixture as per the detected dimensions of the surface. The pump comprises of moving part that includes impeller, vane, and inlet that works in collaboration to pump the water to dispense out from the bodies over the surface. The impeller is coupled with a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to rotate the impeller due to which the solution starts spinning between the vanes to provide centrifugal acceleration. After then the acceleration aids the mixture to leave the impeller by creating low -pressure area in order to move the mixture towards the nozzle 110. The nozzle 110 1comprises of a magnetic plunger. When an electric signal is transmitted to the nozzle 110, the plunger gets attracted by an electromagnet in order to open the nozzle 110 for dispensing the vuba mixture on the surface for applying the vuba mixture on the surface.

[0029] The telescopic member 108, herein is equipped with the pneumatic unit that is activated by the microcontroller to provide extension and retraction of the member 108 along with actuation of the ball and socket joint 109 for proper dispensing of the vuba mixture as per detected dimension of the surface. Further, a robotic arm 111 with a trowel 112 provided on the base 101 for a spreading of the vuba mixture dispensed by the nozzle 110 attached to the telescopic member 108. The robotic arm 111 comprises of a shoulder, elbow and wrist. All these parts are configured with the microcontroller. The elbow is at the middle section of the arm that allows the upper part of the arm 111 to move the lower section independently. Lastly, the wrist is at the tip of the upper arm and attached to the end effector works as hand for moving the trowel 112 in order to aid in spreading of the vuba mixture dispensed by the nozzle 110 over the surface.

[0030] Herein, a microphone 116 linked with the microcontroller, provided on the base 101 for receiving an audio command from the user regarding an application of the vuba mixture on the surface. The microphone 116 receives sound waves generated by energy emitted from the voice command in the form of vibrations. After then, the sound waves are transmitted towards a diaphragm configured with a coil. Upon transmitting the waves within the diaphragm, the diaphragm strikes with the waves due to which the coil starts moving the diaphragm with a back-and-forth movement in presence of magnetic field generated from the coil.

[0031] After that the electric signal is emitted from the coil due to back-and-forth movement of the diaphragm which is further transmitted to a microcontroller linked with the microphone 116 to process the signal to analyze the signal for detecting voice command given by the user. Upon processing the voice commands, the microcontroller actuates the pump, the telescopic member 108 and the ball and socket joint 109 to dispense the vuba mixture on the surface.

[0032] Further, a computing unit, herein enabling the user to remotely trigger the microcontroller to actuate the pump, the telescopic member 108 and the ball and socket joint 109 to dispense the vuba mixture on the surface for applying the vuba mixture on the surface. The computing unit herein includes but not limited to a mobile and laptop that comprises a processor where the input received from the user is stored to process and retrieve the output data in order to display in the computing unit.

[0033] 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 computing unit and device to process the input given by the user. Upon processing the input, the microcontroller actuates the pump, the telescopic member 108 and the ball and socket joint 109 to dispense the vuba mixture on the surface for applying the vuba mixture on the surface.

[0034] Further, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 113, installed on the base 101 for detecting contour of the surface and the dispensed vuba mixture. The imaging unit 113 comprises of a camera and processor that works in collaboration to detect the contour of the surface and the dispensed vuba mixture. An AI (artificial intelligence) protocols encrypted with the processor linked with the imagining unit to enhance its functionality and capabilities. The AI protocols are used to process and analyses the images captured by the camera enabling it to perform various tasks beyond traditional image capturing. The AI analysis is performed locally on the camera itself and the real-time processing on the camera enables immediate responses and faster decision-making.

[0035] The camera, herein captures images in a vicinity of the base 101 with the help of specialized lenses designed to capture high-quality visuals. The captured data is now pre-processed via the processor 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.

[0036] The camera is capable of analysing in a vicinity of the base 101 and providing real-time updates or alerts about the vicinity of the base 101 based on predefined rules or criteria. Herein, based on extraction of the data from the captured images to detect the contour of the surface and the dispensed vuba mixture. Based on detection, the microcontroller accordingly actuate the robotic arm 111 with trowel 112 to spread the vuba mixture to maintain a leveled contour of the mixture on the surface.

[0037] Herein, an L-shaped telescopic link 114 having a linear actuator attached on the base 101 for tapping on the surface in order to aid in creating vibrations for a removal of air bubbles in the vuba mixture. The actuator is equipped with a vibrating unit works by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy which causes the unit to vibrate. The unit comprises of a motor, eccentric weight and shaft, as the microcontroller directs the motor the shaft rotates which in turn rotates the weight. The rotation of weigh creates the unbalanced forces which leads in vibration of the unit resulting in the providing vibrational sensations with the mixture for a removal of air bubbles in the vuba mixture.

[0038] A weight sensor, herein discloses is provided in the chamber 104 for detecting a weight of the vuba mixture in the chamber 104. The weight sensor comprises a weight transducer that convert weight of the vuba mixture 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 vuba mixture in the chamber 104. Based on detection, if the detected weight below a threshold weight, the microcontroller activates a speaker 115 provided on the base 101 for alerting a user regarding a refilling of the vuba mixture.

[0039] The speaker 115, 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 15. 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 115. 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 115.

[0040] The cone/diaphragm is connected to the speaker 115's 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 generate the audible sound to notify the user regarding refilling of the vuba mixture.

[0041] 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.

[0042] The present invention works best in following manner that includes the rectangular base 101 having four telescopic rods 102with omnidirectional motorized wheels 103 for a locomotion of the base 101. The microcontroller actuates the motorized mixing blade 105 provided in the chamber 104 for a mixing of wood chips and an epoxy resin in the chamber 104 for a preparation of the vuba mixture. After that the microcontroller actuates a laser sensor provided on the base 101 detects dimensions of the surface to trigger a microcontroller to actuate the pump, telescopic member 108 and the ball and socket joint 109 to dispense the vuba mixture as per the detected dimensions of the surface. Also, the robotic arm 111 with a trowel 12 provided on the base 101 for a spreading of the vuba mixture dispensed by the nozzle 110 attached to the telescopic member 108. Herein, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 113 determines contour of the surface and the dispensed vuba mixture to trigger the microcontroller to accordingly actuate the robotic arm 111 with trowel 112 to spread the vuba mixture to maintain a leveled contour of the mixture on the surface. Also, the L-shaped telescopic link 114 having a linear actuator, is actuated by the microcontroller for tapping on the surface for creating vibrations for a removal of air bubbles in the vuba mixture. Further, the weight sensor detects a weight of the vuba mixture in the chamber 104 to trigger the microcontroller to actuate the speaker 115 generate an audio alert for a user regarding a refilling of the vuba mixture if the detected weight is below a threshold weight.

[0043] 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 filler mixture spreading device, comprising:

i) a rectangular base 101 having four telescopic rods 102with omnidirectional motorized wheels 103 for a locomotion of said base 101;
ii) a mixing chamber 104 provided on said base 101 for a mixture of a vuba mixture;
iii) a motorized mixing blade 105 provided in said chamber 104 for a mixing of wood chips and an epoxy resin in said chamber 104 for a preparation of said vuba mixture;
iv) a tank 106 provided on said base 101 for a storage of wood chips, wherein a bucket conveyor 107 provided on said base 101 carries said wood chips from said tank 106 and into said mixing chamber 104;
v) an L-shaped telescopic member 108 attached on said base 1 by a ball and socket joint 109, said member 108 having a nozzle 110 connected to a pump in said chamber 104 via a conduit for dispensing said vuba mixture on to a surface, wherein a laser sensor provided on said base 101 detects dimensions of said surface to trigger a microcontroller to actuate said pump, telescopic member 108 and said ball and socket joint 109 to dispense said vuba mixture as per said detected dimensions of said surface;
vi) a robotic arm 111 with a trowel 112 provided on said base 101 for a spreading of said vuba mixture dispensed by said nozzle 110 attached to said telescopic member 108;
vii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 113, installed on said base 101 and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of said base 101, to determine contour of said surface and said dispensed vuba mixture to trigger said microcontroller to accordingly actuate said robotic arm 111 with trowel 112 to spread said vuba mixture to maintain a leveled contour of said mixture on said surface;
viii) an L-shaped telescopic link 114 having a linear actuator, attached on said base 101 for tapping on said surface for creating vibrations for a removal of air bubbles in said vuba mixture; and
ix) a weight sensor provided in said chamber 104 for detecting a weight of said vuba mixture in said chamber 104 to trigger a microcontroller to actuate a speaker 115 provided on said base 101 to generate an audio alert for a user regarding a refilling of said vuba mixture if said detected weight is below a threshold weight.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a microphone 116, linked with said microcontroller, provided on said base 101 for receiving an audio command from said user regarding an application of said vuba mixture on said surface to trigger said microcontroller to actuate said pump, said telescopic member 108 and said ball and socket joint 109 to dispense said vuba mixture on said surface.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a wireless communication module, linked with said microcontroller, is provided on said base 101 for enabling said user to remotely trigger said microcontroller, by connecting with a computing unit, to actuate said pump, said telescopic member 108 and said ball and socket joint 109 to dispense said vuba mixture on said surface for applying said vuba mixture on said surface.

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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