PIPE MANAGEMENT DEVICE

Abstract

A pipe management device, comprises a platform 101 positioned over fixed surface, pair of extendable flaps 102 to accommodate the surface in between flaps 102, microphone 103 to receive voice command of the user for affixing of the platform 101, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 for capturing images of surface, a motorized sliding unit 202 to provide translation to flaps 102, pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars 105 to regulate applied pressure, laser measurement sensor to monitor diameter of pipe, motorized slider 109 provide translation to clamp 109, plurality of suction units to affix the flaps 102, a pressure sensor to monitor pressure applied by bars 105 over pipe, a crack detection sensor to monitor presence of crack over pipe, a speaker 110 to produce a voice command to notify user regarding detected crack, a laser projection unit 111 to project laser light over the detected crack.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a pipe management device aid in measuring the pipe's diameter and length to hold the pipe securely as well as to position the pipe in the user specified direction. Also, the device is capable of detecting the presence of cracks over the pipe in order to notify the user regarding the detected cracks.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Pipes are integral components of many systems, including plumbing, heating, and ventilation. Securing pipes in place is essential to prevent movement, vibration, and damage, which compromises the integrity of the system and lead to leaks, failures, or safety hazards. Piping mechanism are the most commonly used method of conveying fluids in the process industries. The integrity of piping mechanism is dependent on various considerations and principles that should be observed when designing, constructing and maintaining process plant piping.

[0003] In traditional methods, while filling a bucket from a water source such as a tap or a well, one common challenge is the need to hold the pipe securely in place to prevent it from moving or becoming dislodged during the filling process. This can be particularly inconvenient when filling large buckets or containers, as it may require constant manual effort to hold the pipe steady.

[0004] DE4409765C2 discloses a pipe-securing device comprising a support, such as a saddle which can be fastened in a wall by bolts, and a clamp provided with securing flanges. One of the securing flanges has a notch opening out in a flange side edge for accommodating the shank of a fastening bolt which can be screwed into the support. The notch forms a long hole which is open on one side and whose alignment is inclined relative to the clamp axis or the axis of the pipe to be secured such that the centre of the notch opening is at a distance from the axis or a line parallel thereto, which distance is greater than the corresponding distance from the centre of the end of the notch. DE'765 discloses about a method that includes fastening of a pipe in a wall by bolts, and a clamp provided with securing flanges. However, the above-mentioned invention lacks in determining the diameter and length of the pipe in order to hold the pipe in a secured manner as well as capable of orienting the pipe in the user-specified direction.

[0005] EP0377236A1 discloses a wall or ceiling, having a clamping ring for holding the pipe and a pin, to be fastened to the wall or ceiling, whose free end is provided by a head and a short thread directly underneath the head, and whose shank has a diameter which is at most equal to the core diameter of the thread. The clamping ring carries two shell-shaped tongues which run parallel to one another and hold the head between them when the device is installed, and a lip, directed towards the pin and at right angles thereto, on the end of each tongue. In each lip there is provided a slotted hole having a bore, which can hold the thread of the pin straight and having a slotted opening, running away from the tongue, allowing the shank of the pin to pass straight through, but not the thread. Mounted on the pin there is an essentially cylindrical clamping bush having an end at the wall side which is closed and a central threaded bore by means of which the bush on the thread over the lips can draw the tongues against the rear side of the head in order to anchor the clamping ring fixedly on the pin. Though EP'236 discloses about holding the pipe and a pin, to be fastened to the wall or ceiling. However, the above-mentioned invention does not focus on monitoring the presence of cracks over the pipe thus has the ability of notifying the user regarding the detected cracks.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of holding the pipe in a secure manner however these devices lack in detecting the measurements of the pipe in terms of length and diameter for holding the pipe in securely as well as capable of detecting the cracks over the pipe.

[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 diameter and length of the pipe in order to hold the pipe in a secured manner as well as capable of orienting the pipe in the user-specified direction. Additionally, the device should be potent enough of determining the cracks over the pipe in for notifying the user regarding the detected cracks.

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 diameter and length of the pipe in order to hold the pipe in a secured manner as well as capable of orienting the pipe in the user-specified direction.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of monitoring the presence of cracks over the pipe thus has the ability of notifying the user regarding the detected cracks.

[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 pipe management device that is capable of orienting the pipe in the direction indicated by the user and measuring the pipe's diameter and length to hold it securely. Also, the device is capable of capable of monitoring the presence of cacks over the pipe in order to notify the user regarding the detected cracks.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a pipe management device comprising a platform is positioned over fixed surface for supporting a pipe, a pair of extendable flaps is configured beneath the platform to accommodate the surface in between the flaps, plurality of suction units are configured on the inner periphery of the flaps to affix the flaps with the surface, a microphone is installed over the platform to receive voice command of the user regrading affixing of the platform, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is configured within the housing to determine the thickness and length of the surface, a motorized sliding unit is assembled between the platform and flaps to provide translation to the flaps towards the surface, a pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars is equipped over the platform for engaging the pipe to extend and retract in a manner to regulate the applied pressure, a laser measurement sensor is installed over the platform to monitor the diameter of the pipe, a pair of plates is attached with the platform to accommodate the mouth potion of the pipe within the plates.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a motorized slider is configured over the platform to provide translation to a clamp configured with the slider, a motorized drawer arrangement is equipped in each of the flap for accommodating the surface within the flaps, a pressure sensor is integrated over each of the bar to monitor pressure applied by the bars over the pipe, a crack detection sensor is assembled over the platform to monitor the presence of crack over the pipe, a speaker is mounted over the platform to notify the user regarding the detected crack, a laser projection unit is configured over the platform to project laser light over the detected crack to notify the user.

[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 pipe management device;
Figure 2 illustrates an isometric view of a platform.

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 pipe management device that is capable ofto measuring the pipe's diameter and length to hold the pipe securely in order to position the pipe in the user specified direction. Also, the device is capable of detecting the presence of cracks over the pipe thus has the ability of notifying the user regarding the detected cracks.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a pipe management device is illustrated, comprising a platform 101 is positioned over the fixed surface, a pair of extendable flaps 102 is configured beneath the platform 101, a microphone 103 is configured overs the platform 101, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 is installed within the platform 101, a pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars 105 integrated over the platform 101, a pair of plates 106 is attached with the platform 101 each by means of a motorized hinge joint 107, a motorized slider 108 is configured over the platform 101, a clamp 109 is configured with the slider 109, a speaker 110 is mounted over the platform 101, a laser projection unit 111 is configured over the platform 101.

[0023] Referring to Figure 2, an isometric view of a platform is illustrated, comprising a motorized drawer arrangement 201 is equipped in each of the flap, a motorized sliding unit 202 is installed between the platform and flaps.

[0024] The proposed device includes a platform 101 is positioned over fixed surface over which a pipe is to be supported. The platform 101 made up of any durable material that includes but not limited to metallic material and wooden material that sustains loads and bear of components associated with the device to operate accordingly in convenient manner. A pair of extendable flaps 102 ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers are configured beneath the platform 101 to accommodate the surface in between the flaps 102. Then, the inner periphery of the flaps 102 (ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers) is configured with plurality of suction units (ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers) that are actuated by the microcontroller to affix the flaps 102 with the surface. The suction unit consists suction cups that creates partial vacuum within the cups upon pressing over the surface by squeezing out the air from the cups due to a negative pressure is generated inside suction area. Herein, atmospheric pressure outside the cup presses down low-pressure area inside the cups to generate suction to affix the flaps 102 with the surface.

[0025] Then, a microphone 103 is configured overs the platform 101 to receive voice command of the user regrading affixing of the platform 101 over the surface and changing of direction of the pipe. The microphone 103 consists of a voice receiver and transducer. The voice receiver receives the voice of the user while reading the book and synchronically the transducer converts the received voice in the form of a signal and transmits the signal to the microcontroller for affixing of the platform 101 over the surface and changing of direction of the pipe. Then, the microcontroller actuates the hinge joints 107 to rotate the plates 106 in view of orienting the pipe in the user-specified direction.

[0026] Upon the user voice input, the microcontroller actuates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 is installed within the platform 101 and is integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of the surface, the microcontroller is linked with the processor to determine the thickness and length of the surface. The imaging unit 104 comprises of a camera and processor that works in collaboration to determine the thickness and length of the surface. The AI (artificial intelligence) protocols encrypted with the processor linked with the imagining module 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.

[0027] The camera, herein captures images of the surface 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. The camera is capable of analysing the surface and providing real-time updates or alerts about the surface based on predefined rules or criteria. Herein, based on extraction of the data from the captured images to determine the thickness and length of the surface.

[0028] After determining the thickness and length of the surface, a motorized sliding unit 202 is installed between the platform 101 and flaps 102, that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to the flaps 102 towards the surface in view of gripping the surface in between the flaps 102 in a secured manner. The sliding unit 202 herein consists of a rail unit that provides a guided path for linear movement. The rail unit usually includes a pair of parallel rails or tracks, along which the sliding unit 202 moves. The slider 109 carriage, also called a stage or platform 101 equipped with a mechanism to minimize friction and ensure smooth motion. This involves the use of ball bearings.

[0029] The sliding unit 202 incorporates a motor and a drive mechanism to generate linear motion. The motor is connected to a drive mechanism, such as a belt, lead screw, or ball screw. The drive mechanism converts the rotational motion of the motor into linear motion, propelling the slider 109 carriage along the rail unit to provide translation to the flaps 102 towards the surface in view of gripping the surface in between the flaps 102 in a secured manner.

[0030] Upon gripping of the surface, the user engages the pipe with a pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars 105 integrated over the platform 101. Then, based on this the microcontroller actuates the bars 105 to retract in view of gripping the pipe in a secured manner. The L-shaped telescopic bars 105 are powered by a pneumatic unit. 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 increases the air pressure of the cylinder. The piston is connected to the cylinder and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston retracts due to which bar retracts to grip the pipe in a secured manner.

[0031] After that, a laser measurement sensor is installed over the platform 101 and is synced with the imaging unit 104 to monitor the diameter of the pipe. The laser measurement sensor sends laser beams at two points of the object to form a triangle between the object 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 measurement sensor, after detecting the required data of dimension and thickness of the pipe sends the data to the microcontroller. After receiving data, the microcontroller analyzes the data to detect the diameter of the pipe.

[0032] A pair of plates 106 is attached with the platform 101 each by means of a motorized hinge joint 108 that is actuated by the microcontroller to accommodate the mouth potion of the pipe within the plates 106. The hinge typically refers to a mechanical joint that allows rotational movement around a fixed axis using a motor or actuator which provides the rotational force required to move the joint. The motor is typically controlled by an electronic control unit that regulates its speed and direction. The hinge joint 107 consists of a hinge mechanism that enables rotation around a fixed axis. It usually consists of two parts: a stationary component and a moving component. The stationary component is securely attached to one part of the pipe, while the moving component is connected to the other part that needs to rotate the pipe that is further actuated by the microcontroller to accommodate the mouth potion of the pipe within the plates 106.

[0033] Further, a motorized slider 108 is configured over the platform 101 and actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to a clamp 109 configured with the slider 109 and engaged with the pipe. The motorized slider 109 typically consists of a motorized carriage attached to a rail for enabling the controlled linear movement of the clamp 109 along with the pipe towards the sides of the platform 101. Upon actuation of the motorized slider 109 by the microcontroller, the motor drives the carriage along the rail, facilitating a smooth translation to the clamp 109 configured with the slider 109 and engaged with the pipe. In any case the user by means of the microphone 103 provides command regarding moving the pipe in forward or backwards direction, the microcontroller actuates the slider 109 to translate the clamp 109 in user-specified direction in order to move the pipe in forward and backward direction in accordance with user-specification.

[0034] A motorized drawer arrangement 201 is equipped in each of the flap that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide extension to the flaps 102 based on the detected length, in view of accommodating the surface within the flaps 102 in an appropriate manner. The drawer arrangement 201 comprises of a carriage assembly and a DC (direct current) motor that works in collaboration to extend and retract the platform 101. The carriage assembly fitted with two rails that are used for sliding the block up and down. The block opening located at the end of the rail and have two clips that are used to secure the ring with the barrel. To extend the drawer, the drawer is pushed to open and the carriage assembly slide outward. This creates an opening to allow extension and retraction of the flaps 102 in accordance with the detected length for accommodating the surface within the flaps 102 in an appropriate manner.

[0035] Then, a pressure sensor is integrated over each of the bar to monitor pressure applied by the bars 105 over the pipe. The pressure sensor includes a sensing element that is the core component that directly interacts with the pressure being measured. It typically consists of a diaphragm or a membrane that deforms under the applied pressure. When pressure is applied to the sensing element, it causes a diaphragm or membrane present within the sensor to flex or deform. The amount of deformation is proportional to the applied pressure.

[0036] The deformation of the sensing element is converted into a measurable electrical signal. The pressure sensor uses strain gauges, which are resistive elements that change their electrical resistance when stretched or compressed. The strain gauge is bonded to the diaphragm, and the pressure-induced deformation causes a change in resistance. This change in resistance is then measured and converted into an electrical signal. The electrical signal produced by the transduction mechanism is weak or in a non-optimal format for further processing. Signal conditioning circuitry is employed to amplify, filter, and modify the signal to ensure accuracy and compatibility with the intended application. The processed electrical signal is provided as an output from the pressure sensor and detect pressure applied by the bars 105 over the pipe. The detected data is transmitted to the microcontroller where it analyzes to detect pressure applied by bars 105 over the pipe. If the monitored pressure exceeds a threshold value, the microcontroller actuates the bars 105 to extend and retract in a manner to regulate the applied pressure.

[0037] Further, a crack detection sensor is assembled over the platform 101 and synced with the imaging unit 104 to monitor the presence of crack over the pipe. If detection of the crack, the microcontroller actuates a speaker 110 is mounted over the platform 101 to produce a voice command to notify the user regarding the detected crack. The speaker 110 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 110. 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.

[0038] The magnet assembly creates a magnetic field within the speaker 110. 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 110. The cone/diaphragm is connected to the speaker's 110 frame via a suspension unit. 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 the detected crack.

[0039] After that, a laser projection unit 111 is configured over the platform 101 and actuated by the microcontroller to project laser light over the detected crack to notify the user. The laser projection unit 111 comprises of holograms, shutter, beam splitters, diverging lenses and a mirror utilized to project holograms. Firstly, the projector emits the laser beam and passed through the shutter to impact on the beam splitter. After the impact of laser beam, the splitter splits the laser beam into two directions. First part is passes through a diverging lens where it scatters to impact on the mirror and produce reflected beam and another part is passed to another mirror directly where it reflects the beam and pass through another diverging lens. After then, the reflected beam from first part falls on the cracks present on pipe to produce an image. Lastly, the projector compares the resultant beams projected over the detected crack to notify the user.

[0040] Lastly, a battery is associated with the device to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so they effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0041] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the platform 101 is positioned over fixed surface over which the pipe is to be supported. The pair of extendable flaps 102 is configured beneath the platform 101 to accommodate the surface in between the flaps 102 . Then, the inner periphery of the flaps 102 is configured with plurality of suction units that are actuated by the microcontroller to affix the flaps 102 with the surface. Then, the microphone 103 is configured overs the platform 101 to receive voice command of the user regrading affixing of the platform 101 over the surface and changing of direction of the pipe. Then, the microcontroller actuates the hinge joints 107 to rotate the plates 106 in view of orienting the pipe in the user-specified direction. Upon the user voice input, the microcontroller actuates the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 is installed within the platform 101 and is integrated with the processor for capturing and processing images of the surface. Then, the microcontroller is linked with the processor to determine the thickness and length of the surface. After determining the thickness and length of the surface, the motorized sliding unit 202 is installed between the platform 101 and flaps 102 , that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to the flaps 102 towards the surface in view of gripping the surface in between the flaps 102 in a secured manner. Upon gripping of the surface, the user engages the pipe with the pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars 105 integrated over the platform 101. Then, based on this the microcontroller actuates the bars 105 to retract in view of gripping the pipe in the secured manner. After that, the laser measurement sensor is installed over the platform 101 and is synced with the imaging unit 104 to monitor the diameter of the pipe. The pair of plates 106 is attached with the platform 101 each by means of the motorized hinge joint 107 that is actuated by the microcontroller to accommodate the mouth potion of the pipe within the plates 106 . Further, the motorized slider 109 is configured over the platform 101 and actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to the clamp 109 configured with the slider 109 and engaged with the pipe. In any case the user by means of the microphone 103 provides command regarding moving the pipe in forward or backwards direction, the microcontroller actuates the slider 109 to translate the clamp 109 in user-specified direction in order to move the pipe in forward and backward direction in accordance with user-specification. The motorized drawer arrangement 201 is equipped in each of the flap that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide extension to the flaps 102 based on the detected length, in view of accommodating the surface within the flaps 102 in an appropriate manner. Then, the pressure sensor is integrated over each of the bar to monitor pressure applied by the bars 105 over the pipe. If the monitored pressure exceeds a threshold value, the microcontroller actuates the bars 105 to extend and retract in the manner to regulate the applied pressure. Further, the crack detection sensor is assembled over the platform 101 and synced with the imaging unit 104 to monitor the presence of crack over the pipe. If detection of the crack, the microcontroller actuates the speaker 110 is mounted over the platform 101 to produce the voice command to notify the user regarding the detected crack. After that, the laser projection unit 111 is configured over the platform 101 and actuated by the microcontroller to project laser light over the detected crack to notify the user.

[0042] In another embodiment of the present invention, a lock mechanism is installed with pipe positioned over a fixed surface that offers a secure locking mechanism to firmly hold the pipe over the fixed surface.

[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 pipe management device, comprising:

i) a platform 101 positioned over fixed surface over which a pipe is to be supported, wherein a pair of extendable flaps 102 configured beneath said platform 101 to accommodate said surface in between said flaps 102 ;
ii) a microphone 103 installed over said platform 101 to receive voice command of said user regrading affixing of said platform 101 over said surface, wherein based on said user voice input, said microcontroller actuates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 installed within said housing and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of said surface, based on which a microcontroller linked with said processor, determines thickness and length of said surface;
iii) a motorized sliding unit 202 installed between said platform 101 and flaps 102 , that is actuated by said microcontroller to provide translation to said flaps 102 towards said surface in view of gripping said surface in between said flaps 102 in a secured, wherein upon gripping of said surface, said user engages said pipe with a pair of inverted L-shaped telescopic bars 105 installed over said platform 101;
iv) a laser measurement sensor installed over said platform 101 and synced with said imaging unit 104 to monitor diameter of said pipe based on which said microcontroller actuates said bars 105 to retract in view of gripping said pipe in a secured manner;
v) a pair of plates 106 attached with said platform 101 each by means of a motorized hinge joint 107 that is actuated by said microcontroller to accommodate mouth portion of said pipe within said plates 106 , wherein in case said user by means of said microphone 103 provides command regarding changing of direction of said pipe, said microcontroller actuates said hinge joint 107 to rotate said plates 106 in view of orienting said pipe in said user-specified direction;
vi) a motorized slider 108 installed over said platform 101 and actuated by said microcontroller to provide translation to a clamp 109 configured with said slider 109 and engaged with said pipe, wherein in case said user by means of said microphone 103 provides command regarding moving said pipe in forward or backwards direction, said microcontroller actuates said slider 109 to translate said clamp 109 in user-specified direction in order to move said pipe in forward and backward direction in accordance with user-specification.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein inner periphery of said flaps 102 are configured with plurality of suction units that are actuated by said microcontroller to affix said flaps 102 with said surface.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a motorized drawer arrangement 201 is installed in each of said flap that is actuated by said microcontroller to provide extension to said flaps 102 based on said detected length, in view of accommodating said surface within said flaps 102 in an appropriate manner.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pressure sensor is installed over each of said bar to monitor pressure applied by said bars 105 over said pipe and in case said monitored pressure exceeds a threshold value, said microcontroller actuates said bars 105 to extend and retract in a manner to regulate said applied pressure.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a crack detection sensor is installed over said platform 101 and synced with said imaging unit 104 to monitor presence of crack over said pipe and in case of detection of said crack, said microcontroller actuates a speaker 110 installed over said platform 101 to produce a voice command to notify said user regarding said detected crack.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 5, wherein a laser projection unit 111 installed over said platform 101 and actuated by said microcontroller to project laser light over said detected crack to notify said user.

7) 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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