SAFETY-BASED MEASUREMENT SCALE HOLDING DEVICE

Abstract

A safety-based measurement scale holding device comprises of a platform 1 developed to be positioned on a vertical fixed surface, base portion of the platform 1 is installed with multiple suction cups 3 that are activated to establish proper adherence of the platform 1 on the surface, a pair of inclined plates arranged on the platform 1 via motorized hinges which forms multiple slots for accommodation of measurement scales, an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 is installed with the platform 1 for determining portion of the scales still unaccommodated, a L-shaped rod 4 integrated with a suction unit is arranged on each of the plates that are dedicated towards establishment of firm contact with the unaccommodated portions of the scale to avoid falling down of the scales due to uneven distribution of mass.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a safety-based measurement scale holding device that is capable of accommodating of measurement scales for securing the scales to avoid any type of misbalancing of the scales.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] A measurement scale is a flat, straight-edged tool used for measuring lengths or drawing straight lines. It typically features marking along its edge, which indicates units of measurement. Measurement scales comes in various lengths, materials, and designs, but most commonly they are made of wood, plastic, or metal. In architectural projects, scales are frequently used. Sometimes due to presence of sheets and papers over a table or workplace, the measuring scale gets hidden beneath the paper, leading to frustration and waste of time in searching them. Therefore, it is important to hold or keep the measurement scales at a proper place in an organized manner to make them easily accessible.

[0003] Traditionally, measurement scales are commonly kept in drawers of desks, cabinets, or storage units. Some people bundle together the scales with rubber bands or elastic bands to keep them organized. In workshops or craft rooms, scales might be hung on hooks or nails mounted on walls. While these traditional methods may offer many benefits, they also pose some challenges and drawbacks. Without dedicated storage space, scales may easily become disorganized or misplaced among other office supplies. Traditional holding method have limited visibility, making the scale less visible which causes wastage of time in searching for the scale. Also scales stored in drawers or pen stands are prone to getting scratched, bent, or damaged by other items.

[0004] US8272610B2 discloses about an invention which includes substrate-mountable holder having a metal base having a centerline, the base having a plurality of openings to receive a plurality of fasteners, a generally symmetrical wire form having a pair of legs with a portion there between, the portion welded to the base, each leg having a first segment extending parallel to the base and a second segment extending outwardly of the base. First segment of each leg may be generally parallel to the centerline, or first segment may be angled with respect to the centerline. Second segment of legs may extend generally linearly outwardly of the base or may have radii of curvature.

[0005] US4101107A discloses about an invention which includes an anchor plate for mounting on the front face of a narrow vertical member such as a stud and having a channel-like opening for pivotally supporting a hanger member. The support member has a pair of fingers spaced apart a distance greater than the width of the vertical member and connected by a cross member integral with the fingers and including an offset central section having a pair of vertical legs. The side legs of the central section are spaced apart less than the width of the vertical member. When the support member is in an extended, operational position, the side legs rest against the vertical front face of the vertical member to limit further downward pivotal movement of the support member under the influence of gravity. The support member pivots upward with respect to the bracket to a retracted storage position where the fingers are stowed adjacent the sides of the vertical member and the side legs limit further rearward movement. In both extended and retracted positions, gravity biasing the support member to remain stable in the absence of position action to displace it.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of accommodating measurement scales. However, these devices are incapable of accommodating the measurement scales in an effective and secured manner, and fails in avoiding any type of misbalancing of the scales. Additionally, these existing devices also lack in preventing falling down of the scales due to uneven distribution of mass while accommodating.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of accommodating measurement scales in an effective manner by avoiding any type of misbalancing of the scales. Additionally, the developed device should also prevent falling down of the scales due to uneven distribution of mass.

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 providing a means to accommodate measurement scales for securing the scales as means of avoiding any type of misbalancing of the scales.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of avoiding falling down of the scales due to uneven distribution of mass to accommodate unallocated portions of the scales to a result in proper securing of the scales.

[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 safety-based measurement scale holding device that is capable of accommodating measurement scales for securing the scales to avoid any type of misbalancing of the scales. Additionally, the proposed device also provides reliability to the user.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a safety-based measurement scale holding device comprises of a platform developed to be positioned on a vertical fixed surface, base portion of the platform is installed with plurality of suction cups that are activated to establish proper adherence of the platform on the surface, a pair of inclined plates arranged on the platform via motorized hinges which forms multiple slots for accommodation of measurement scales, and the platform is installed with an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module integrated with a processor for determining portion of the scales still unaccommodated.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a L-shaped rod integrated with a suction unit is arranged on each of the plates that are dedicated towards establishment of firm contact with the unaccommodated portions of the scale to avoid falling down of the scales due to uneven distribution of mass, a pair of sliders each arranged on the plate to facilitate in extension of panels configured on the sliders bi-directionally to accommodate unallocated portions of the scales to a result in proper securing of the scales, plurality of inflatable pads configured on the plates that are directed to inflate by an air compressor coupled with the pads for securing the scales to avoid any type of misbalancing of the scales, and a battery is associated with the device that powers all electrical and electronically operated components of the device.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a safety-based measurement scale holding 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 safety-based measurement scale holding device that is capable of accommodating measurement scales for securing the scales to avoid any type of misbalancing of the scales. Additionally, the proposed device is also capable to prevent falling down of the scales due to uneven distribution of mass.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a safety-based measurement scale holding device illustrated, comprising a platform 1 developed to be positioned on a vertical fixed surface and base portion of the platform 1 is installed with plurality of suction cups 3, an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 mapped on the platform 1, a L-shaped rod 4 integrated with a suction unit is arranged on each of the plates, a pair of sliders each arranged on the plate to facilitate in extension of panels 5 configured on the sliders bi-directionally to accommodate unallocated portions of the scales, plurality of inflatable pads 6 configured on the plates.

[0023] The device disclosed herein, comprises of a platform 1 developed to be positioned on a vertical fixed surface, wherein base portion of the platform 1 is installed with plurality of suction cups 3 that are activated to establish proper adherence of the platform 1 on the surface. The suction cups 3 are used to create a vacuum seal between the surface and the platform 1. When the suction cups 3 are pressed against the surface, the initial contact creates a seal between the cup and the surface, this seals off the area within the suction cup. The suction cup is designed to maintain a relatively airtight seal even if the surface is not perfectly smooth.

[0024] Further, a pair of inclined plates arranged on the platform 1 via motorized hinges, which in turns forms multiple slots for accommodation of measurement scales. The hinge joint consist of a pair of leaf that are connected with each other via a rod 4, wherein the rod 4 is coupled with a motor that is interlinked with the microcontroller to accommodate measurement scales, wherein the platform 1 is installed with an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 for capturing multiple images of scales placed by a user on the plates for determining portion of the scales still unaccommodated.

[0025] The artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 is constructed with a camera lens and a processor, wherein the camera lens is adapted to capture a series of images of scales placed by a user on the plates. The processor carries out a sequence of image processing operations including pre-processing, feature extraction, and classification. The image captured by the image capturing module 2 is real-time images of scales placed by a user on the plates.

[0026] The artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 transmits the captured image signal in the form of digital bits to the microcontroller. The microcontroller upon receiving the image signals compares the received image signal with the pre-fed data stored in a database and constantly determines portion of the scales still unaccommodated.

[0027] Further, a L-shaped rod 4 integrated with a suction unit, arranged on each of the plates that are dedicated towards establishment of firm contact with the unaccommodated portions of the scale to avoid falling down of the scales due to uneven distribution of mass, wherein soon after the contact is established as monitored through the module 2, the microcontroller directs a pair of sliders each arranged on the plate to facilitate in extension of panels 5 configured on the sliders bi-directionally to accommodate unallocated portions of the scales to a result in proper securing of the scales.

[0028] The slider consists of a motor, and a rail unit integrated with ball bearings to allow smooth linear movement. As the motor rotates the rotational motion of the motor is converted into linear motion through a pair of belts and linkages. This linear motion provides a stable track and allows the extension of panels 5 in bi-directionally to accommodate unallocated portions of the scales to a result in proper securing of the scales.

[0029] Simultaneously, plurality of inflatable pads 6 configured on the plates that are directed by microcontroller to inflate by an air compressor coupled with the pads 6 for securing the scales to avoid any type of misbalancing of the scales. The air compressor extracts the air from surrounding and increases the pressure of the air by reducing the volume of the air and which is further injected in the pads 6. Further, the pads 6 are laminated of multiple thin polymeric films, when air is inserted in the pads 6 by means of air compressor, the films are puffed and the pads 6 becomes soft and that avoids any type of misbalancing of the scales.

[0030] A battery is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrode named as a cathode and an anode. The battery use a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.

[0031] The present invention works well in following manner, where the proposed device comprises of the platform 1 developed to be positioned on the vertical fixed surface, plurality of suction cups 3 that are activated to establish proper adherence of the platform 1 on the surface, the pair of inclined plates via motorized hinges which forms multiple slots for accommodation of measurement scales, and the artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 for determining portion of the scales still unaccommodated. Further, the L-shaped rod 4 with the suction unit that are dedicated towards establishment of firm contact with the unaccommodated portions of the scale to avoid falling down of the scales due to uneven distribution of mass, the pair of sliders each to facilitate in extension of panels 5 bi-directionally to accommodate unallocated portions of the scales to the result in proper securing of the scales, plurality of inflatable pads 6 that are directed to inflate by the air compressor coupled with the pads 6 for securing the scales to avoid any type of misbalancing of the scales, and the battery that powers all electrical and electronically operated components of the device.

[0032] 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 safety-based measurement scale holding device, comprising:

i) a platform 1 developed to be positioned on a vertical fixed surface, wherein base portion of said platform 1 is installed with plurality of suction cups 3 that are activated to establish proper adherence of said platform 1 on said surface;

ii) a pair of inclined plates arranged on said platform 1 via motorized hinges, which in turns forms multiple slots for accommodation of measurement scales, wherein said platform 1 is installed with an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of scales placed by a user on said plates in view of determining portion of said scales still unaccommodated;

iii) a L-shaped rod 4 integrated with a suction unit, arranged on each of said plates that are dedicated towards establishment of firm contact with said unaccommodated portions of said scale to avoid falling down of said scales due to uneven distribution of mass, wherein soon after said contact is established as monitored through said module 2, said microcontroller directs a pair of sliders each arranged on said plate to facilitate in extension of panels 5 configured on said sliders bi-directionally to accommodate unallocated portions of said scales to a result in proper securing of said scales; and

iv) plurality of inflatable pads 6 configured on said plates that are directed to inflate by an air compressor coupled with said pads 6 for securing said scales to avoid any type of misbalancing of said scales.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device that powers all electrical and electronically operated components of said device.

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