HUMAN BODY SHIELDING DEVICE

Abstract

A human body shielding device, comprising a rectangular platform 101 positioned over back portion of a user to protect the back portion from any impact, plurality of straps 102 installed with the platform 101 configured around users torso portion, an imaging unit 103 installed over the platform 101 determining torso dimensions, an inflatable layer 104 arranged over the platform 101 providing cushioning effect to the user, an inverted L-shaped plate 105 installed over the platform 101 to shield head portion of the user, a cushioned member 106 arranged over the plate 105 installed with plurality of electromagnetic springs 107 to absorb impact experienced by the plate 105, a speaker 108 installed over the platform 101 to alert the user, plurality of motorized extendable clamps 109 installed over the platform 101 for holding the tool and a microphone 110 installed over the platform 101 to receive voice command of the user.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a human body shielding device that is capable of determining a user's body dimensions to adjust the device accordingly for optimal fit and comfort and detects impacts experienced by the device to initiate appropriate responses to absorb and mitigate the effects of the impact, thereby enhancing user safety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] In many industries and recreational activities, individuals face a multitude of risks that can pose serious threats to their safety and well-being. Whether it's the potential for falling objects in construction sites, exposure to hazardous chemicals in industrial settings, or the dangers associated with using power tools, there's a constant need for effective protective measures. Earlier, people have relied on basic protective equipment such as helmets, vests, and goggles to mitigate these risks to some extent.

[0003] Helmets, for instance, offer head protection against impacts, while vests may provide some coverage for the torso and goggles shield the eyes from debris and chemicals. While these traditional safeguards have undoubtedly saved lives and prevented injuries, they often have limitations. They may not offer sufficient coverage for all parts of the body, leaving areas like the back and torso vulnerable to injury. Additionally, they may not be equipped to handle diverse hazards, such as sudden changes in temperature or the presence of hazardous gases. Thus, there is a need to develop a device that addresses these limitations and provides comprehensive protection to the user's entire body, including the back, torso, and head.

[0004] GB2586132A discloses a shield 10 comprises a tapering frusto-conical sidewall 12 having a smaller rim 14 and a larger rim 16. In use, the shield is placed on the limb of a human patient (fig 5) to allow treatment to be carried out without the patient seeing. The shield may comprise a flexible, plastic sidewall which is opaque or has patterns, shapes or graphics on its exterior. The shield may take two forms, a planar state (fig 4) and a formed state (figs 1 & 2) where the two ends 22, 24 of the sidewall are joined by hook and loop attachment means 26. The shield may comprise a lighting strip and the smaller rim may comprise a flexible bistable metallic strip. Though, GB'132 describes a tapering frusto-conical sidewall with a smaller rim and a larger rim and is used on the limb of a human patient during treatment to prevent the patient from seeing, however the shield does not protect the user from external impacts or object falling over the body portion of the user.

[0005] CN218607774U discloses a full-length formula safety belt, include: the safety belt comprises a surrounding rod belt, a safety rope, a shoulder protector, a waist protector, a first leg protector, a second leg protector, a first connecting belt, a second connecting belt, a third connecting belt, a fourth connecting belt and a fifth connecting belt. Protect and be connected through first connecting band and second connecting band between shoulder and the waist support portion, waist support portion passes through third connecting band, fourth connecting band and fifth connecting band and is connected with first leg support portion and second leg support portion, and the pin band sets up on protecting the waist, and the safety rope setting is on protecting the shoulder, and whole-body formula safety belt divide into front and the back according to wearing the direction. Through the arrangement of the shoulder guard, the waist guard, the first leg guard and the second leg guard, the weight of the body of an operator can be distributed on the shoulder guard, the waist guard, the first leg guard and the second leg guard, and the stress area of the whole-body safety belt on the operator is increased. Compared with the prior art, the whole-body safety belt disclosed by the utility model is more comfortable. Although, CN'774 discloses a full-length formula safety belt with various protective components such as surrounding rod belt, safety rope, shoulder protector, waist protector, and leg protectors, it does not protect the user from external impacts or object falling over the body portion of the user.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed for protecting the user's entire body, however the devices are incapable of providing protection to the user against a wide range of hazards and risks encountered in various occupational and recreational environments.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that not only provides robust protection to the user's entire body but also addresses the inherent limitations of conventional protective equipment. The device should also be capable of offering safeguarding against a myriad of potential hazards and risks encountered in diverse occupational and recreational settings, including impacts, environmental threats, and tool-related accidents.

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 determine a user's body dimensions to adjust the device accordingly for optimal fit and comfort and detects impacts experienced by the device to initiate appropriate responses to absorb and mitigate the effects of the impact, thereby enhancing user safety.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that regulates the user's temperature to ensure comfort and prevent discomfort caused by extreme temperatures.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that securely hold tools, providing convenience and efficiency for users engaged in various tasks.

[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 human body shielding device that shields the user from impacts and provide a means for absorbing impact energy from falling objects, thereby enhancing safety and reducing the risk of injury to the user.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a human body shielding device comprises of a rectangular platform positioned over back portion of a user to protect the back portion from any impact, plurality of straps installed with lateral sides of the platform to position the straps around torso portion of the user and connected with each other by means of an electromagnetic lock installed with ends of each of the straps, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit installed over the platform to determine dimensions of torso portion of the user, a motorized roller installed with each of the strap to rotate on axis in view of wrapping the straps and affixing the platform with the user's body in accordance with the detected dimensions, an inflatable layer arranged over the platform and linked with an air compressor configured with the body to inflate the layer to provide cushioning effect to the user, a pressure sensor installed over the layer to monitor pressure applied by the layer over the user, an electronic valve installed over the layer to release air from the layer in view of regulating the pressure, an inverted L-shaped plate installed over apex portion of the platform to shield head portion of the user, a cushioned member is arranged over inner side of the plate and installed with plurality of electromagnetic springs to absorb impact experienced by the plate in case any object falls over the plate, a PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor) sensor installed over the platform and synced with the imaging unit to determine presence of any animal or reptile in surroundings, a speaker installed over the platform to produce a voice command to alert the user regarding the detected animal or reptile.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of an impact sensor installed over each of the plate and platform to determine impact experienced by the plate and platform, plurality of pouches filled with a oobleck fluid are arranged over the outer portion of the plate and platform that upon experiencing the impact solidifies to take up the impact, a temperature sensor is installed over the platform to monitor temperature of the user, plurality of Peltier units installed over the layer and member to produce heat in view of regulating temperature of the user, plurality of motorized extendable clamps are installed over the lateral sides of the platform that are accessed by the user to engage a tool with the clamps for holding the tool in accordance with dimensions of the tools as detected via a laser sensor installed over the platform and a microphone is installed over the platform to receive voice command of the user regrading requirement of a specific type of the tool.

[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 side view of a human body shielding device; and
Figure 2 illustrates a rear view of the proposed 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 human body shielding device that is capable of determining a user's body dimensions to adjust the device accordingly for optimal fit and comfort and detects impacts experienced by the device to initiate appropriate responses to absorb and mitigate the effects of the impact, thereby enhancing user safety.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1 and 2, a side view of a human body shielding device and a rear view of the proposed device are illustrated, respectively, comprising a rectangular platform 101 positioned over back portion of a user, plurality of straps 102 installed with the platform 101, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 installed over the platform 101, an inflatable layer 104 arranged over the platform 101, an inverted L-shaped plate 105 installed over the platform 101, a cushioned member 106 arranged over the plate 105 installed with plurality of electromagnetic springs 107, a speaker 108 installed over the platform 101, plurality of motorized extendable clamps 109 are installed over the lateral sides of the platform 101, a microphone 110 installed over the platform 101 and plurality of pouches 111 filled with a oobleck fluid arranged over the outer portion of the plate 105 and platform 101.

[0023] The proposed device herein comprises of a rectangular platform 101 positioned over back portion of a user to protect the back portion from any impact, wherein the platform 101 is constructed from durable and lightweight materials such as high-strength polymers, carbon fiber composites, or a combination thereof, ensuring robustness while minimizing weight. Plurality of straps 102 installed with lateral sides of the platform 101 that are accessed by the user to position the straps 102 around torso portion of the user and connected with each other by means of an electromagnetic lock installed with ends of each of the straps 102.

[0024] An artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 is installed over the platform 101 to determine dimensions of torso portion of the user. The imaging unit 103 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the user, and the captured images are stored within a memory of the imaging unit 103 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 103 also comprises of a processor that is encrypted with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to an inbuilt microcontroller associated with the device. The microcontroller processes the received data and determines torso portion of the user.

[0025] Upon determining torso portion of the user, the microcontroller accordingly actuates a motorized roller installed with each of the straps 102 to rotate on axis in view of wrapping the straps 102. The roller is linked with a DC (direct current) motor to provide the required power to the roller to rotate in a clockwise or an anticlockwise direction in order to wrap or unwrap the straps 102. The motor comprises of a coil that converts the received electric current into mechanical force by generating magnetic field, thus providing the required power to the roller to rotate on its own axis thereby wrapping the straps 102 and affixing the platform 101 with the user's body in accordance with the detected dimensions.

[0026] An inflatable layer 104 is arranged over the platform 101 and linked with an air compressor configured with the body that is actuated by the microcontroller to inflate the layer 104 to provide cushioning effect to the user. The air compressor works by compressing atmospheric air and storing air in the inflatable layer 104, which is then inflated. The compressor works by converting the potential energy of the air into kinetic energy. This is done by compressing the air, which increases the air pressure and temperature. The air is then released through a nozzle and directed into the inflatable layer 104 thus aiding in inflating of the inflatable layer 104 for providing cushioning effect to the user.

[0027] A pressure sensor is installed over the layer 104 to monitor pressure applied by the layer 104 over the user. The pressure sensor includes a transducer, such that when the inflatable layer 104 gets inflated, then force is exerted by the inflatable layer 104 on the user. The exerted force causes deflection within a diaphragm inside the transducer. The deflection is monitored by the transducer and is further converted into an electric signal that is received by an inbuilt microcontroller associated with the device. The microcontroller processes the received pressure and detects the pressure applied by the inflatable layer 104 over the user and in case the monitored pressure exceeds a threshold value, the microcontroller actuates an electronic valve installed over the layer 104 to release air from the layer 104 in view of regulating the pressure.

[0028] An inverted L-shaped plate 105 is installed over apex portion of the platform 101 to shield head portion of the user, wherein a cushioned member 106 is arranged over inner side of the plate 105 and installed with plurality of electromagnetic springs 107 that are actuated by the microcontroller to absorb impact experienced by the plate 105 in case any object falls over the plate 105. The electromagnetic springs 107 include a conductive coil, a magnetic field, and a ferromagnetic core. When a current is passed through the coil, it generates a magnetic field. This magnetic field interacts with the ferromagnetic core, causing it to experience a force. As a result, the core is attracted towards the coil, compressing the springs 107. The strength of the magnetic field and the current passing through the coil determine the force exerted on the core and, consequently, the compression of the springs 107. The springs 107 compress to absorb the impact, thus protecting the head portion of the user.

[0029] The inverted L-shaped plate 105 disclosed herein is installed over apex portion of the platform 101 by means of a motorized hinge joint that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide rotation to the plate 105 in view of positioning the plate 105 over the head portion. The motorized hinge joint comprises of a pair of leaf that is screwed with the surfaces of the plate 105. The leaf are connected with each other by means of a cylindrical member integrated with a shaft coupled with a DC (Direct Current) motor to provide required movement to the hinge joint. The rotation of the shaft in clockwise and anti-clockwise aids in opening and closing of the hinge joint respectively. Hence the microcontroller actuates the hinge joint that in turn provides movement to the plate 105 for positioning the plate 105 over the head portion.

[0030] Further, a PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor) sensor is installed over the platform 101 and synced with the imaging unit 103 to determine presence of any animal or reptile in surroundings. The PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor is an electronic sensor that measures infrared light radiating from the insects. The sensor use a pair of pyroelectric sensors to detect heat energy in the surrounding environment. These two sensors sit beside each other, and when the signal differential between the two sensors changes (if any insects is present in proximity of the flower pot), the sensor will engage and thus detects the presence of animal or reptile in surroundings and in case of detection of the animal or reptile, the microcontroller activates a speaker 108 installed over the platform 101 to produce a voice command to alert the user regarding the detected animal or reptile.

[0031] An impact sensor is installed over each of the plate 105 and platform 101 to determine impact experienced by the plate 105 and platform 101. The impact sensor consist of a piezoelectric crystal sandwiched between two conductive electrodes. When an impact or force is applied to the sensor, it generates an electrical charge due to the deformation of the piezoelectric material. This charge is proportional to the intensity of the impact. The electrical signal generated by the sensor is then amplified and processed to determine the magnitude and duration of the impact and in case of detection of any impact, the microcontroller actuates the springs 107 to get energized in order to absorb the impact and simultaneously actuates the air compressor to inflate the inflatable layer 104 with appropriate air to enable the inflatable layer 104 to absorb the impact.

[0032] Moreover, plurality of pouches 111 (at least eight pouches) filled with an oobleck fluid are arranged over the outer portion of the plate 105 and platform 101 that upon experiencing the impact solidifies to take up the impact. A temperature sensor is installed over the platform 101 to monitor temperature of the user. The working of a temperature sensor depends upon the voltage across the diode. The temperature change is directly proportional to the diode's resistance. The cooler the temperature, lesser will be the resistance, and vice-versa. The resistance across the diode is measured by the sensor and the measured value is send to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the measured temperature of the user's body.

[0033] In case the monitored temperature recedes a threshold value, then the microcontroller actuates plurality of Peltier units (preferably two Peltier units) installed over the layer 104 and member 106 to produce heat in view of regulating temperature of the user. The Peltier unit operates based on the Peltier effect, a thermoelectric phenomenon. The Peltier unit consists of semiconductor materials arranged in a series of alternating n-type and p-type elements. When an electric current is applied to the elements, it results in the transfer of heat from one side of the unit to the other, creating a cooling effect on one side and a heating effect on the opposite side thus, the Peltier unit produce heat in view of regulating temperature of the user.

[0034] Plurality of motorized extendable clamps 109 are installed over the lateral sides of the platform 101 that are accessed by the user to engage a tool with the clamps 109 for holding the tool in accordance with dimensions of the tools as detected via a laser sensor installed over the platform 101. The laser sensor comprises two main components: a laser diode that emits the laser beam, a photodiode that detects the reflected light. When the sensor is activated as commanded by the microcontroller, the laser diode emits a short pulse of laser light towards the tools. The light reflects off the surface and returns to the sensor. The photodiode then detects this reflected light. By precisely measuring the time it takes for the laser pulse to travel to the target and back, the sensor calculates the distance. The pattern of the received pulse gets converted into an analog value which is further converted into an electrical signal, wherein the electrical signal is send to the microcontroller. The microcontroller then processes the received signal from the sensor, thus detecting dimensions of the tools and accordingly the clamps 109 holds the tool.

[0035] Furthermore, a microphone 110 is installed over the platform 101 to receive voice command of the user regrading requirement of a specific type of the tool. The microphone 110 works as a transducer that converts sound waves into audio signal. The microphone 110 on receiving the input from the user converts the input signal into electrical signal and sends it to the microcontroller. The microcontroller on receiving the signals actuates a particular clamp 109 engaged with the user-specified type of tool as detected via the imaging unit 103 to release grip from the user-specified type of tool, thereby enabling the user to access the user-specified type of tool.

[0036] The device is associated with a battery for providing the required power to the electronically and electrically operated components including the microcontroller, electrically powered sensors, motorized components and alike of the device. The battery within the device is preferably a lithium-ion-battery which is a rechargeable battery and recharges by deriving the required power from an external power source. The derived power is further stored in form of chemical energy within the battery, which when required by the components of the device derive the required energy in the form of electric current for ensuring smooth and proper functioning of the device.
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[0037] The present invention works best in the following manner, which includes the rectangular platform 101 positioned over back portion of the user to protect the back portion from any impact, plurality of straps 102 are accessed by the user to position the straps 102 around torso portion of the user and connected with each other by means of an electromagnetic lock installed with ends of each of the straps 102. The imaging unit 103 determine dimensions of torso portion of the user and the microcontroller accordingly actuates a motorized roller installed with each of the straps 102 to rotate on axis in view of wrapping the straps 102. The inflatable layer 104 is linked with an air compressor to inflate the layer 104 to provide cushioning effect to the user. The pressure sensor monitor pressure applied by the layer 104 over the user and in case the monitored pressure exceeds a threshold value, the microcontroller actuates an electronic valve installed over the layer 104 to release air from the layer 104 in view of regulating the pressure. The inverted L-shaped plate 105 shield head portion of the user, wherein the cushioned member 106 installed with plurality of electromagnetic springs 107 absorb impact experienced by the plate 105 in case any object falls over the plate 105. The PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor) sensor determine presence of any animal or reptile in surroundings and in case of detection of the animal or reptile, the microcontroller actuates the speaker 108 to produce a voice command to alert the user regarding the detected animal or reptile. Plurality of motorized extendable clamps 109 are accessed by the user to engage a tool with the clamps 109 for holding the tool in accordance with dimensions of the tools as detected via the laser sensor. The microphone 110 receive voice command of the user regrading requirement of a specific type of the tool and the microcontroller on receiving the signals actuates a particular clamp 109 engaged with the user-specified type of tool as detected via the imaging unit 103 to release grip from the user-specified type of tool, thereby enabling the user to access the user-specified type of tool.

[0038] 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 human body shielding device, comprising:

i) a rectangular platform 101 positioned over back portion of a user to protect said back portion from any impact, wherein plurality of straps 102 installed with lateral sides of said platform 101 that are accessed by said user to position said straps 102 around torso portion of said user and connected with each other by means of an electromagnetic lock installed with ends of each of said straps 102;
ii) an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 installed over said platform 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of said user, wherein based on said captured images a microcontroller linked with said processor, determines dimensions of torso portion of said user and accordingly actuates a motorized roller installed with each of said straps 102 to rotate on axis in view of wrapping said straps 102 and affixing said platform 101 with said user's body in accordance with said detected dimensions;
iii) an inflatable layer 104 arranged over said platform 101 and linked with an air compressor configured with said body that is actuated by said microcontroller to inflate said layer 104 to provide cushioning effect to said user, wherein a pressure sensor installed overs aid layer 104 to monitor pressure applied by said layer 104 over said user and in case said monitored pressure exceeds a threshold value, said microcontroller actuates an electronic valve installed over said layer 104 to release air from said layer 104 in view of regulating said pressure;
iv) an inverted L-shaped plate 105 installed over apex portion of said platform 101 to shield head portion of said user, wherein a cushioned member 106 is arranged over inner side of said plate 105 and installed with plurality of electromagnetic springs 107 that are actuated by said microcontroller to absorb impact experienced by said plate 105 in case any object falls over said plate 105; and
v) an PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor) sensor installed over said platform 101 and synced with said imaging unit 103 to determine presence of any animal or reptile in surroundings, wherein in case of detection of said animal or reptile, said microcontroller actuates a speaker 108 installed over said platform 101 to produce a voice command to alert said user regrading said detected animal or reptile.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an impact sensor is installed over each of said plate 105 and platform 101 to determine impact experienced by said plate 105 and platform 101, wherein in case of detection of any impact, said microcontroller actuates said springs 107 to get energized in order to absorb said impact and simultaneously actuates said air compressor to inflate said inflatable layer 104 with appropriate air to enable said inflatable layer 104 to absorb said impact.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inverted L-shaped plate 105 is installed over apex portion of said platform 101 by means of a motorized hinge joint that is actuated by said microcontroller to provide rotation to said plate 105 in view of positioning said plate 105 over said head portion.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of pouches 111 filled with a oobleck fluid are arranged over said outer portion of said plate 105 and platform 101 that upon experiencing said impact solidifies to take up said impact.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a temperature sensor is installed overs aid platform 101 to monitor temperature of said user and in case said monitored temperature recedes a threshold value, said microcontroller actuates plurality of Peltier units installed over said layer 104 and member 106 to produce heat in view of regulating temperature of said user.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of motorized extendable clamps 109 are installed over said lateral sides of said platform 101 that are accessed by said user to engage a tool with said clamps 109 for holding said tool in accordance with dimensions of said tools as detected via a laser sensor installed over said platform 101.

7) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a microphone 110 is installed over said platform 101 to receive voice command of said user regrading requirement of a specific type of said tool based on which said microcontroller actuates a particular clamp 109 engaged with said user-specified type of tool as detected via said imaging unit 103 to release grip from said user-specified type of tool, thereby enabling said user to access said user-specified type of tool.

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