LORA AND NRF HYBRID EDGE DEVICE WITH PREDICTIVE HEALTH ANALYSIS AND CONTROL MECHANISM FOR INDUSTRIAL SECK SEALING AND PACKAGING MACHINES

Abstract

A lora and nrf hybrid edge device with predictive health analysis and control mechanism for industrial seck sealing and packaging machines comprises InSackSeal Node (100) which combines a Jetson nano board (101), a LoRa RF module (102), an ADS1117 module (106), current sensor (104), an accelerometer (105) and a temperature sensor (103) along with power supply (107) allows the continuous collection and transfer of performance parameters of machines to the cloud, thus facilitating predictive maintenance and process control in the industrial sack sealing and packaging operations the Routing node, which has a Raspberry Pi board, LoRa RF module, nRF module, a buzzer, and a power supply allows the routing node to act as a robust relay for the internal transmission of data and instant notifications, thus allowing the rapid response to critical machine situations.

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Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to lora and nrf hybrid edge device with predictive health analysis and control mechanism for industrial seck sealing and packaging machines.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This innovation is a hybrid edge-device meant for predictive health analysis and industrial sack sealing with the packaging machines functionalities. It contains a multi-node structure that mines information on machine operability, environment and work parameters for constant up-to-date statistics and scheduled maintenance operations. Each node gathers data and sends it through short-range or long-range modes depending on what is required to be connected in industry. Then the obtained data is transmitted to the cloud equipped with AI and ML tools for analysis that provides actionable insights and recommendations for proper machine operation and efficiency. This information is available for the users and the authorized people on a self-customized dashboard and an onsite screen so that the operational control can be efficient and timely.
This invention comes to satisfy the urgent requirement for preventive maintenance in industrial sack sealing & packaging operations which, without such measures, are prone to machine inefficiencies or unplanned failures that interrupt normal processes and increase operational costs. There is a normal breakage pattern for machines, and maintenance strategies are often reactive, causing problem attention after breakdowns that severely disrupt production scheduling alongside incurring expensive repairs. With ongoing integration of machine monitoring systems with intelligence that will report expected events, make predictions, and send out alerts, such interventions will help to prevent problems from arising in the first place, and so cut back on downtime, improve steadiness in operations, and tend to lower maintenance expenses. The option enhances and makes better control in an industrial outlook that encourages stalling free production by bringing about improved efficiency in equipment management through the use of big data.
US10549441B2: A cutting device of an integrated paper-plastic bag cutting and sealing machine includes a sliding bracket and a cutting knife. The sliding bracket is connected to a horizontal displacement driving mechanism. The sliding bracket is formed by connecting an upper plate with a rear plate. The sliding block is mounted on the rear plate through a connecting shaft and is capable of sliding back and forth along the connecting shaft, front and rear snapping grooves are arranged on the connecting shaft along the length direction. A cutting knife is mounted on the sliding block, its lowest position is lower than the bottom surface of the sliding block. A spring positioning column is mounted on the sliding block, the top end of the spring positioning column passes through the shaft hole wall of the connecting shaft of the sliding block and tightly presses against the connecting shaft.
RESEARCH GAP: LoRa and nRF hybrid communication for predictive health analysis and control of industrial sack sealing and packaging machines is the uniqueness of this innovation.
CN106144054B: The invention discloses a kind of device for full-automatic belt cartoning sealing machines suitable for more specification express boxes, including by a left side, in, the rack that right three sections of beams are constituted, it is provided with guide plate and the first AC gear motor on wherein left section of left crossbeam, it is provided with automatic centering clamping device on the intermediate wide beam in stage casing, the both sides of the automatic centering clamping device are vertically installed with doorframe shape apparatus for automatically lifting, equipped with core device on cartoning sealing machine between the apparatus for automatically lifting and automatic centering clamping device, it is also arranged core device under cartoning sealing machine below the intermediate wide beam and is used to control the first AC gear motor, automatic centering clamping device, the controller of apparatus for automatically lifting and joint sealing driving mechanism.The present invention can realize that continuous device for full-automatic belt encapsulates to the express box of different size, improve adhesive tape packaging efficiency, reduce human cost, and then improve the economic benefit of Taobao seller.The invention also discloses the working methods of the device for full-automatic belt cartoning sealing machine suitable for more specification express boxes.
RESEARCH GAP: LoRa and nRF hybrid communication for predictive health analysis and control of industrial sack sealing and packaging machines is the uniqueness of this innovation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention.
This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
The innovation presented here is an edge device meant to provide predictive health analytics and management of industrial sack sealing and packaging machinery. Having three basic components in this offered system: InSackSeal Node, Routing Node, and Gateway Node, it ensures a wide range of data monitoring, relaying and cloud connection services. Fulfilling the architecture's structure for the active and efficient operations, each node in the system performs specific functions within the entire structure to achieve accurate and reliable data collection, uninterrupted flow of information, and responsiveness. The system uses both short range and long range technology for communication thus enabling the system to work effectively in large industrial configuration. It also contains an AI powered analytics system which operates in the cloud and allows for machine conditions, fault predictions and prescription, which are all presented on local screen and cloud dashboard for easy monitoring by the end users.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
FIGURE 1: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a"," "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises," "comprising," "includes" and/or "including," when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", "third", and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
The innovation presented here is an edge device meant to provide predictive health analytics and management of industrial sack sealing and packaging machinery. Having three basic components in this offered system: InSackSeal Node, Routing Node, and Gateway Node, it ensures a wide range of data monitoring, relaying and cloud connection services. Fulfilling the architecture's structure for the active and efficient operations, each node in the system performs specific functions within the entire structure to achieve accurate and reliable data collection, uninterrupted flow of information, and responsiveness. The system uses both short range and long range technology for communication thus enabling the system to work effectively in large industrial configuration. It also contains an AI powered analytics system which operates in the cloud and allows for machine conditions, fault predictions and prescription, which are all presented on local screen and cloud dashboard for easy monitoring by the end users.
The InSackSeal Node or the InSackSeal Lens has been designated as the principal data acquisition unit that is installed to a location around or above the industrial machine. Such information includes the current, accelerations and temperatures, vital parameters which may be deemed essential for measuring the health of the machine. These metrics are crucial for prognosis as well as diagnosing mechanical or electrical abnormalities at the incipient stage. This information is processed by the InSackSeal Node which sends it to the Routing Node, which is referred to as an agencysic, as it helps maintain the information flow between the machines. The Routing Node makes use of short and long-range communication modes, hence creating an extensive path relay for the Gateway Node and delivering stable communication in industrial zones where signal degradation may be caused by other devices and barriers. The Gateway Node signifies the last link in a chain system and is responsible for the data transmission to the cloud platform as the last link within the system. This node connects to the external cloud resources and makes it possible to control the system and conduct complex analytics. In the cloud, AI and machine learning models of incoming data are used to identify outliers, estimate the likelihood of failure and recommend future maintenance actions. Such potential problems addressed the AI by sending alerts to relevant authorities and allowing them to apply effective measures before a malfunction occurs. The Gateway Node also contains key parameters and additional alerts, which are visualised on a TFT display installed at the site of the responders in order to provide instantaneous feedback regarding the condition of the machine to the operators.
The hybrid system adopted has satisfactory performance features and maintains constant flow of data because of the combination of both short and long range communication technologies within an industrial environment where there are many challenges present. The importance of this redundancy cannot be overemphasized in situations where need for reliable communication is paramount in ensuring constant surveillance. The AI driven cloud platform is also a critical factor, as it incorporates machine learning models to detect patterns and trends in the historical data. Such data are then synthesized into practical recommendations aimed to minimize downtime of the machine, adjust the preventive maintenance planning and reduce the costs of operation.
BEST METHOD OF WORKING
The InSackSeal Node which combines a Jetson nano board, a LoRa RF module, an ADS1117 module current sensor, an accelerometer and a temperature sensor along with power supply allows the continuous collection and transfer of performance parameters of machines to the cloud, thus facilitating predictive maintenance and process control in the industrial sack sealing and packaging operations.
The Routing node, which has a Raspberry Pi board, LoRa RF module, nRF module, a buzzer, and a power supply allows the routing node to act as a robust relay for the internal transmission of data and instant notifications, thus allowing the rapid response to critical machine situations.
The Gateway Node which is composed of Jetson nano board, nRF module, GSM modem, buzzer. Indicator LED, and power supply allows remote access to data stored on the cloud and also provides local notifications to allow monitoring, control, and predictive analysis in high industrial sites.
The LoRa RF Module, which is present both in InSackSeal Node and Routing Node, enables reliable and long lasting low power communication across bulky industrial settings allowing for constant supervision and constant inter nexus node exchange of information.
The GSM Modem is placed in the Gateway Node and Acquisition Unit and allows remote access to actual real time data of machine health using the dedicated cloud web interface whereby authorized operational personnel can supervise and control machine use from anywhere giving more room for operational flexibility and control.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
1. The InSackSeal system has an Operating Current Sensor, Accelerometer, and Temperature Sensor which help it in real time, maintenance of the machine as possibly wear is noticed and raises maintenance on it, which greatly reduces expensive halts in production because of repairs required.
2. Due to the LoRa RF Module and nRF Module onboard the InSackSeal and Routing Nodes communications are possible across long distances while operating in areas with high levels of signal disruptions.
3. Operational data is captured from Jetson Nano and Raspberry Pi boards and transmitted to a preset cloud system, where different AI and machine learning models are deployed to monitor the effective use of equipment and recommend measures aimed at enhancing equipment usage.
4. The Buzzer and Indicator LED in the Gateway Node have the advantage of providing immediate feedback regarding the condition of machines working under high stress levels which can alarm users to react fast enough and avoid costly delays.
5. Due to the GSM Modem integrated into the Gateway Node, the machine's data can be accessed at any time and its activity can be controlled through the web interface. Authorized personnel can operate controls across the board as when necessary giving room for enhanced operations management.
, Claims:1. A lora and nrf hybrid edge device with predictive health analysis and control mechanism for industrial seck sealing and packaging machines comprises InSackSeal Node (100) which combines a Jetson nano board (101), a LoRa RF module (102), an ADS1117 module (106), current sensor (104), an accelerometer (105) and a temperature sensor (103) along with power supply (107) allows the continuous collection and transfer of performance parameters of machines to the cloud, thus facilitating predictive maintenance and process control in the industrial sack sealing and packaging operations.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Routing node, which has a Raspberry Pi board, LoRa RF module, nRF module, a buzzer, and a power supply allows the routing node to act as a robust relay for the internal transmission of data and instant notifications, thus allowing the rapid response to critical machine situations.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Gateway Node which is composed of Jetson nano board, nRF module, GSM modem, buzzer. Indicator LED, and power supply allows remote access to data stored on the cloud and also provides local notifications to allow monitoring, control, and predictive analysis in high industrial sites.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the LoRa RF Module, which is present both in InSackSeal Node and Routing Node, enables reliable and long lasting low power communication across bulky industrial settings allowing for constant supervision and constant inter nexus node exchange of information.
5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the GSM Modem is placed in the Gateway Node and Acquisition Unit and allows remote access to actual real time data of machine health using the dedicated cloud web interface whereby authorized operational personnel can supervise and control machine use from anywhere giving more room for operational flexibility and control.

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