HANDHELD WRAPPING ASSISTIVE DEVICE

Abstract

A handheld wrapping assistive device comprises of a platform fabricated with a handle 1 to position the frame in proximity to an object, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 installed on the frame for capturing and processing multiple images of the frame, a motorized roller 3 coiled with a sheet arranged across the frame to rotate for unwrapping/wrapping the sheet, a motorized winch 4 coiled with an adhesive tape 5 arranged on one end of the platform for unwrapping the tape, a pair of robotic arms 6 are arranged on lateral ends of the frame to acquire a grip of ends of the unwrapped sheet, a LiDAR 7 (Laser Detection and Ranging) integrated on the platform to monitor covering of the object, actuates a motorized blade 8 arranged on the platform to cut ends of the sheet and tape.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a handheld wrapping assistive device that determines the dimension of the object in order to unwrapping/wrapping the sheet as per the command given by the user and monitors the covering of the object and accordingly cuts the ends of the sheet and applies the tape.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Handheld wrapping refers to the manual process of wrapping items or packages using handheld tools such as tape dispensers, stretch wrap, or shrink wrap. This method is commonly employed in various industries for packaging and shipping purposes allowing for efficient and secure containment of products. Handheld wrapping offers flexibility in adapting to different shapes and sizes of items making it suitable for a wide range of applications. It allows for customization in wrapping techniques ensuring proper protection and stability during transit or storage. Despite its manual nature handheld wrapping achieve high quality results when performed with skill and precision providing a reliable solution for packaging needs in diverse settings from warehouses and distribution centers.

[0003] Traditional methods of handheld wrapping typically involve using tools such as tape dispensers, stretch wrap, or shrink wrap to manually secure items or packages for shipping or storage. While these methods offer flexibility and are widely accessible they come with several drawbacks. Firstly, manually wrapping is time consuming for large volume of items leading to inefficiencies in labor productivity. Additionally, there is a higher risk of inconsistency in wrapping technique which may result in inadequate protection for the packaged items during transit. Moreover, manual wrapping requires physical effort and dexterity which lead to worker fatigue or injury over time. So, there is need for such device that is capable of determining the dimension of the object in order to unwrapping/wrapping the sheet as per the command given by the user and monitors the covering of the object and accordingly cuts the ends of the sheet and applies the tape.

[0004] CN214776781U discloses a handheld wrapping device comprises a main frame, the left side wall of the main frame is fixedly connected with a handle, the upper portion and the lower portion of the front surface of the main frame are each fixedly connected with one end of a supporting rod, the other ends of the two supporting rods are fixedly connected with a sliding rod, the outer wall of the sliding rod is provided with a cutting-off device, and a sliding groove is formed in the center of the right side of the main frame. The upper portion and the lower portion of the right side wall of the main frame are each fixedly connected with one end of a cross rod, the other end of each cross rod is fixedly connected with a screw cylinder, the interior of each screw cylinder is in threaded connection with a screw rod, and one end of each screw rod is fixedly connected with a handle. A user holds the wrapping device, the center of an adhesive tape or a plastic film is inserted between two insertion rods, a handle is rotated to drive a screw rod to rotate, the screw rod spirally moves in a screw cylinder, the screw rod pushes a second bearing to move, and therefore a sliding plate is pushed to move, the sliding plate drives a support to move, and a transverse plate is driven to clamp the adhesive tape or the plastic film; and the effect of labour-saving wrapping is achieved, and the advantage of diversified use of wrapping materials is achieved.

[0005] CN217880992U discloses a handheld paper wrapping equipment, which comprises an equipment main body, a paper wrapping machine and a paper wrapping machine, a handle fixed to the device body; and a winding mechanism configured to be rotatably connected to the apparatus body with respect to the apparatus body. The winding mechanism comprises a mechanism body fixedly provided with a first driven gear, and the first driven gear is meshed with the motor driving gear so that the motor can drive the mechanism body to rotate. The two paper tubes are arranged on the mechanism body in a spaced mode, an operation space used for containing a wire is formed between the two paper tubes, and in the using process, the two paper tubes are symmetrically arranged relative to the wire; the paper tape outlet is communicated with the operation space; the guiding device guides the paper tape from the two paper tubes towards the wire located in the operation space through the paper tape outlet, and the winding mechanism is configured to be capable of rotating around the wire in use so as to wind the paper tape on the wire. Through the arrangement mode, the paper tape can be bound quickly and efficiently.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices are exist that are capable of handheld wrapping. However, these devices fail in determining the dimensions of the object in order to unwrapping/wrapping the sheet as per the command given by the user. These devices do not monitors the covering of the object to cut the ends of the sheet and applies the tape.

[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 dimensions of the object in order to unwrapping/wrapping the sheet as per the command given by the user. The device also monitors the covering of the object to cut the ends of the sheet and applies the tape.

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 dimensions of the object in order to unwrapping/wrapping the sheet as per the command given by the user.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of monitoring the covering of the object and accordingly cuts the ends of the sheet and applies the tape.

[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 handheld wrapping assistive device that is capable of determining the dimensions of the object in order to unwrapping/wrapping the sheet as per the command given by the user.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a handheld wrapping assistive device comprises a platform fabricated with a handle, the handle is accessed by a user to position the frame in proximity to an object that is to be wrapped, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the frame to determine dimensions of the object, a motorized roller coiled with a sheet is arranged across the frame to rotate for unwrapping/wrapping the sheet, a motorized winch coiled with an adhesive tape arranged on one end of the platform for unwrapping the tape in a manner that the tape is partially adhered with the sheet, a pair of robotic arms are arranged on lateral ends of the frame to acquire a grip of ends of the unwrapped sheet for positioning the sheet along with the tape on the object while the user wraps the sheet around the object.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device also comprises a LiDAR (Laser Detection and Ranging) integrated on the platform to monitor covering of the object, a motorized blade arranged on the platform by means of a robotic link to cut ends of the sheet and tape, followed by actuation of the link to grad the blade along length of the sheet, thereby assisting the user in wrapping the object with the sheet, the handle is layered with multiple rubberized grooves for enabling the user to properly grip the handle, a microphone is integrated on the frame for enabling the user to provide input voice commands regarding different patterns in which the sheet is to be cut after wrapping based on which the microcontroller regulates actuation of the link and blade.

[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 a perspective view of a handheld wrapping 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 handheld wrapping assistive device that is capable of determining the dimension of the object in order to unwrapping/wrapping the sheet as per the command given by the user as well as capable of monitoring the covering of the object and accordingly cuts the ends of the sheet and applies the tape.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of a handheld wrapping assistive device is illustrated, comprising of a platform fabricated with a handle 1, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 installed on the frame, a motorized roller 3 coiled with a sheet is arranged across the frame, a motorized winch 4 coiled with an adhesive tape 5 arranged on one end of the platform, a pair of robotic arms 6 are arranged on lateral ends of the frame, a LiDAR 7 (Laser Detection and Ranging) integrated on the platform, a motorized blade 8 arranged on the platform, a microphone 9 is integrated on the frame.

[0023] The device disclosed here comprises of a platform fabricated with a handle 1. The handle 1 is accessed by a user to position the frame in proximity to an object that is to be wrapped. The handle 1 is layered with plurality of rubberized grooves for enabling the user to properly grip the handle 1.

[0024] Further, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 installed on the frame and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the frame, to determine dimensions of the object. An artificial intelligence based imaging unit 2 comprises of a camera lens and a processor, wherein the 360 degree rotatable camera captures multiple images of the frame and then the processor carries out a sequence of steps including pre-processing, feature extraction and segmentation. In pre-processing, the unwanted data like noise, background is removed out and the image is converted into a format recommended for feature extraction. The features like pixel intensities of the foreground image are extracted and are sent for classification to determine dimensions of the object.

[0025] Upon determining the dimension of the object, a motorized roller 3 coiled with a sheet, arranged across the frame is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to rotate for unwrapping/wrapping the sheet. The motorized roller 3 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 body. Further this is actuated by the microcontroller to rotate for tightening/loosening a looped strap coiled on the roller in order to rotate for unwrapping/wrapping the sheet.

[0026] Upon unwrapping/wrapping the sheet, a motorized winch 4 coiled with an adhesive tape 5 arranged on one end of the platform for unwrapping the tape, in a manner that the tape is partially adhered with the sheet. The motorized winch 4 is designed to pull heavy loads by winding rope around a spool integrated in it. The winch consists of a motor, gearbox, and the drum around which the rope is wound. When the motor rotates then turns the drum for winding the cable. The winch allows controlled winding of rope in both directions for unwrapping the tape, in a manner that the tape is partially adhered with the sheet.

[0027] Further, a pair of robotic arms 6 arranged on lateral ends of the frame that are actuated by the microcontroller to acquire a grip of ends of the unwrapped sheet, for positioning the sheet along with the tape on the object, while the user wraps the sheet around the object. The robotic arm comprises of a robotic link and a clamp attached to the link. The robotic link is made of several segments that are attached together by joints also referred to as axes. Each joint of the segments contains a step motor that rotates and allows the robotic link to complete a specific motion of the arm. Upon actuation of the robotic arm by the microcontroller, the motor drives the movement of the robotic arm to acquire a grip of ends of the unwrapped sheet for positioning the sheet along with the tape on the object.

[0028] Further, a LiDAR 7 (Laser Detection and Ranging) integrated on the platform and paired with the imaging unit 2, monitors the covering of the object. The LiDAR 7 sensor sends out rapid laser pulses in a sweeping motion towards object for monitors the covering of the object. These pulses travel through the air and interact with the object. When the laser pulses encounter the object, the laser bounces off from the surface of the object. The LiDAR 7 sensor precisely measures the time it takes for these laser pulses to travel to the surface of the object and back to the sensor and calculations is performed by the sensor based on the time interval between the sending signal and receiving echo to determine covering of the object.

[0029] Upon successfully wrapping the sheet, the microcontroller actuates a motorized blade 8 arranged on the platform by means of a robotic link to cut ends of the sheet and tape. The robotic link is made of several segments that are attached together by joints also referred to as axes. Each joint of the segments contains a step motor that rotates and allows the robotic link to complete a specific motion of the arm. Upon actuation of the robotic arm by the microcontroller, the motor drives the movement of the motorized blade 8 in order to cut ends of the sheet and tape. Followed by actuation of the link to grad the blade along length of the sheet, thereby assisting the user in wrapping the object with the sheet.

[0030] Further, a microphone 9 integrated on the frame enables the user to provide input voice commands regarding different patterns in which the sheet is to be cut after wrapping, based on which the microcontroller regulates actuation of the link and blade. The microphone 9 contains a small diaphragm connected to a moving coil. When sound waves of the user hit the diaphragm, the coil vibrates. This causes the coil to move back and forth in the magnet's field, generating an electrical current. The signal of which are sent to the microcontroller about different patterns in which the sheet is to be cut after wrapping and further microcontroller regulates actuation of the link and blade.

[0031] Lastly, a battery is installed within the device which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies current to all the electrically powered components that needs an amount of electric power to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery utilized here, is generally a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the device a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the device is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the device i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the device from one place to another as per the requirements.

[0032] The present invention works best in the following manner. The handle 1 is accessed by the user to position the frame in proximity to an object that is to be wrapped. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 captures and processes multiple images of the frame, to determine dimensions of the object. Upon determining dimensions of the object, the motorized roller 3 is actuated by the inbuilt microcontroller to rotate for unwrapping/wrapping the sheet. Upon unwrapping/wrapping the sheet the motorized winch 4 coiled with the adhesive tape 5 unwraps the tape, in a manner that the tape is partially adhered with the sheet. Further the pair of robotic arms 6 are actuated by the microcontroller to acquire the grip of ends of the unwrapped sheet, for positioning the sheet along with the tape on the object, while the user wraps the sheet around the object. Further, the LiDAR 7 (Laser Detection and Ranging) monitors the covering of the object. Upon successfully wrapping the sheet, the microcontroller actuates a motorized blade 8 to cut ends of the sheet and tape, followed by actuation of the link to grab the blade along length of the sheet, thereby assisting the user in wrapping the object with the sheet. Further, the microphone 9 enables the user to provide input voice commands regarding different patterns in which the sheet is to be cut after wrapping, based on which the microcontroller regulates actuation of the link and blade.

[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 handheld wrapping assistive device, comprising:

i) a platform fabricated with a handle 1, wherein said handle 1 is accessed by a user to position said frame in proximity to an object that is to be wrapped;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 2 installed on said frame and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said frame, respectively to determine dimensions of said object, wherein a motorized roller 3 coiled with a sheet is arranged across said frame that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to rotate for unwrapping/wrapping said sheet;
iii) a motorized winch 4 coiled with an adhesive tape 5 arranged on one end of said platform for unwrapping said tape, in a manner that said tape is partially adhered with said sheet, wherein a pair of robotic arms 6 are arranged on lateral ends of said frame that are actuated by said microcontroller to acquire a grip of ends of said unwrapped sheet, for positioning said sheet along with said tape on said object, while said user wraps said sheet around said object; and
iv) a LiDAR 7 (Laser Detection and Ranging) integrated on said platform and paired with said imaging unit 2 to monitor covering of said object, wherein upon successfully wrapping said sheet, said microcontroller actuates a motorized blade 8 arranged on said platform by means of a robotic link to cut ends of said sheet and tape, followed by actuation of said link to grad said blade along length of said sheet, thereby assisting said user in wrapping said object with said sheet.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said handle 1 is layered with plurality of rubberized grooves for enabling said user to properly grip said handle 1.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a microphone 9 is integrated on said frame for enabling said user to provide input voice commands regarding different patterns in which said sheet is to be cut after wrapping, based on which said microcontroller regulates actuation of said link and blade.

4) 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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