SHELTERING DEVICE FOR COLD REGIONS

Abstract

A sheltering device for cold regions, comprises a pair of C-shaped arms 1 attached with each other, thin C-shaped rods 2 attaches the fabric too provide shielding, linkages 3 allows collapsing of the arms 1, a motorized rotary plate 4 holds a helical blade 6, helical blade 6 drills the ice surface, a tactile sensor detects hardness of the ground surface, pneumatic pusher 5 pushes the blade 6, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 7 captures images of the vicinity of the arm, -shaped telescopic links 8 attached with flaps 9 removes snow, a temperature sensor detects ambient temperature, Peltier unit raises a temperature, a microphone 10 receives voice command of the user.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a sheltering device for cold regions that is capable of providing the user with portable shelter to be used in low temperature regions for protecting them from intense cold.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] A shelter is an architectural structure or natural formation providing protection from the local environment. A shelter might serve as a home or be provided by a residential institution. Shelter is the basic need of every individual. User face many difficulties during sheltering process for cold regions such as user not determine the temperature, not protect from harsh weather conditions, energy efficiency issue , design issue etc. So there is the need of the invention which is able to provide the solution of the problem so that user protect from intense cold.

[0003] Traditional methods which are used for sheltering are rope, nails, jxings etc. these traditional methods are not provide efficient way in order to protect user from harsh cold or weather conditions. The existing traditional methods require more manual and physical efforts of the user and time taken during sheltering is more and the whole process of sheltering waste the user time. These traditional methods are lack in detecting and removing snow from the surface of the shelter in an effective manner. So there is the need of the invention which is able to replace the traditional methods in order to provide protection to the user from the intense cold.

[0004] US20130118696A1 A sheltering device configured for being installed over a designated object such a vehicle's roof. The sheltering device includes: a single flexible cover having a shape of varying width; foldable supporting arms, attachable to the cover; and a retractable mechanism configured for folding and unfolding the foldable supporting arms for folding and unfolding the cover. The foldable supporting arms are configured to simultaneously move along predefined non-parallel trajectories when unfolding, to allow the flexible cover, attached thereto, to unfold in a forward and sideways movement throughout the unfolding movement, while creating two (or more) stable supporting points suspended in air at its distal edges and/or along the bars, which provide tension to the cover attached in all required direction, thus eliminating the necessity of using a ridged connection between these distal edges.

[0005] A sheltering device is applied to a computer display and includes a fixed sheltering module and a movable sheltering module. The fixed sheltering module is disposed on the computer display. The movable sheltering module is rotatably connected to the fixed sheltering module. The movable sheltering module includes a movable lateral plate, and an overlapped degree between the movable lateral plate and the fixed sheltering module is varied in accordance with rotation between the fixed sheltering module and the movable sheltering module.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed for sheltering that is capable of providing shelter. However, the device are incapable of providing the user with portable set up for providing user shed in ice caped areas. Additionally, the existing device are also insufficient of detecting and removing snow from the surface of the device in an effective manner.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of providing the user with portable shelter to be used in low temperature regions for protecting them from intense cold.

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 the user with portable set up for providing user shed in ice caped areas.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting and removing snow from the surface of the device in an effective manner.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of maintaining ambient temperature for the comfort of the user.

[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 sheltering device for cold regions that is capable of providing the user with portable set up for providing user shed in ice caped areas.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sheltering device for cold regions comprises of a pair of C-shaped arms attached with each other at the ends by a hinges, multiple of thin C-shaped rods provided in parallel between the arms, the rods attached to each other and with the arms by multiple of perpendicularly attached linkages, each the linkage having a pair of straight thin bar connected with each other by a pin joint, the linkages allowing a collapsing of the arms and the rods into a smaller volume, a fabric is attached between the rods for providing a shielding against a cold, a motorized rotary plate attached under each hinge, the plate having a pneumatic pusher with a helical blade at the end for drilling into an ice surface for an anchoring of the arms, a tactile sensor provided on the arm detects a hardness of a ground surface of ice below to trigger a motorized rotary plates and the pneumatic pushers to drill into the ground surface with the helical blade for anchorage.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the arm and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of the arm, to determine a presence of snow on the fabric to trigger ,a pair of L-shaped telescopic links with rectangular flaps, attached to the pair of arms by ball and socket joints for a removal of the snow, a temperature sensor provided on the arm, for detecting an ambient temperature to trigger ,a Peltier unit attached to the arm for raising a temperature with a volume enclosed by the arms and the rods if the detected temperature is below a threshold temperature, a battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with 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 sheltering device for cold regions.

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 sheltering device for cold regions that is capable of providing the user with portable shelter to be used in low temperature regions for protecting them from intense cold.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a sheltering device for cold regions. Is illustrated, comprising a pair of C-shaped arms 1 attached with each other, plurality of thin C-shaped rods 2 provided in parallel between the arms 1 by linkages 3, a motorized rotary plate 4 attached under each hinge, a pneumatic pusher 5 with attached helical blade 6 attached with the plate 4, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 7 installed on the arm, a pair of L-shaped telescopic links 8 with rectangular flaps 9 attached to the pair of arms 1, a microphone 10 provided on the arm.

[0023] The proposed device includes a pair of C-shaped arms 1 attached with each other at the ends by a hinges, plurality of thin C-shaped rods 2 provided in parallel between the arms 1. The arms 1 comprises of a robotic link and a clamp attached to the link. The robotic link is made of several segments that are attached together by joints also referred to as axes. Each joint of the segments contains a step motor that rotates and allows the robotic link to complete a specific motion of the arm. Upon actuation of the robotic arm by the microcontroller, the motor drives the movement of the clamp to position and secure the shelter.

[0024] The hinge comprises of a pair of leaf that is screwed with the surfaces of the arms 1. 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. The rotation of the shaft in clockwise and anti-clockwise aids in opening and closing of the hinge respectively. Hence the microcontroller actuates the hinge that in turn provides movement to the arms 1.

[0025] Further plurality of thin C-shaped rods 2 are provided in parallel between the arms 1 by means of plurality of perpendicularly attached linkages 3, wherein each the linkage having a pair of straight thin bar connected with each other by a pin joint. The pin joint is also a type of hinge joint that provides rotational movement to the rods 2.

[0026] The linkages 3 assembled herein provides shielding against a cold weather preferably snow and as well as allows the user to collapse the arms 1 and rods 2 int a smaller volume in order to pack the device. Thereafter a motorized rotary plate 4 attached under each hinge and have the plate 4 having a pneumatic pusher 5 with a helical blade 6 at the end for drilling into an ice surface for an anchoring of the arms 1.

[0027] The rotatory plate 4 herein provides rotation to the pneumatic pusher 5 as well as the plate 4 for easy establishment. The pneumatic pusher 5 herein is powered by a pneumatic unit including an air compressor, air cylinders, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the pusher 5. The pneumatic unit is operated by the microcontroller, such that the microcontroller actuates valve to allow passage of compressed air from the compressor within the cylinder, the compressed air further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston.

[0028] The piston is connected with the pusher 5 and due to applied pressure, the pusher 5 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the pusher 5 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. Thus, the microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the pusher 5 in order to provide movement to the helical blade 6 for drilling the ice for the anchoring of the arms 1 over the ice, wherein a tactile sensor provided on the arm detects a hardness of a ground surface of ice.

[0029] The tactile sensor detects the hardness of the ground surface of ice by measuring the force of contact between the sensor and the surface of ice. The sensor is typically a small, flat component that is placed against surface of the ice and then pressed down. As the force of contact increases, the sensor measures the amount of pressure being applied and sends a signal to the microcontroller. The microcontroller then interprets the signal and determines the hardness of the ice and accordingly the microcontroller directs the motorized rotary plates and the pneumatic pusher 5 to drill into the ground surface with the helical blade 6 for anchorage.

[0030] Further an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 7 installed on the arm captures images in a vicinity. The imaging unit 7 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the vicinity of the arms 1, and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 7 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 7 also comprises of a processor that is integrated with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images.

[0031] The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data and determines a presence of snow. On determination of the snow the microcontroller actuates a pair of L-shaped telescopic links 8 with rectangular flaps 9, attached to the pair of arms 1 by ball and socket joints for a removal of the snow.

[0032] The telescopic link herein powered by a pneumatic unit including an air compressor, air cylinders, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the links 8. The pneumatic unit is operated by the microcontroller, such that the microcontroller actuates valve to allow passage of compressed air from the compressor within the cylinder, the compressed air further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston. The piston is connected with the links 8 and due to applied pressure the links 8 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the links 8 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. Thus, the microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the links 8 in order to position the flaps 9 in a manner to remove the accumulated snow.

[0033] Further a temperature sensor provided on the arm, for detecting an ambient temperature. The temperature sensor is composed of metal that generate an electrical voltage or resistance when experienced to temperature changes. The senor works by measuring the voltage across the diode terminals. The resistance of the diode is detected and transformed into readable values in order to measure the temperature of the surrounding. The measured temperature is then converted into electrical signal which is received by the microcontroller.

[0034] The microcontroller further processes the measured temperature and in case detected temperature is below a threshold value, then the microcontroller actuates a Peltier unit attached to the arm for raising a temperature with a volume enclosed by the arms 1 and the rods 2. The Peltier unit consists of two semiconductor plates, known as Peltier plates, connected in series and sandwiched between two ceramic plates. When an electric current is applied to the Peltier unit, one side of the unit absorbs heat from its surroundings, while the other side releases heat, thereby increases the temperature of the surrounding in order to create the ambient temperature.

[0035] Thereafter the user is also able to accesses a microphone 10 provided on the base to provide voice commands regarding an opening of a shelter. The microphone 10 contains a small diaphragm connected to a moving coil. When sound waves of the user hit the diaphragm, the coil vibrates. This causes the coil to move back and forth in the magnet's field, generating an electrical current. The signal of which are sent to the microcontroller that later actuates the operations of the hinges and the pin joints to open the arms 1 and the rods 2 to expand the fabric, wherein additionally the user accesses a computing unit wirelessly connected with the device to provide operative commands for the operation of the device.

[0036] The computing unit herein is wirelessly connected with the device via a communication module that enables the user to remotely access the device and further the microcontroller actuates hinges and the pin joints to open the arms 1 and the rods 2 to expand the fabric, for providing the shelter.

[0037] A battery is installed within the device which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies current to all the electrically powered components that needs an amount of electric power to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery utilized here, is generally a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the device a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the device is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the device i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the device from one place to another as per the requirements.

[0038] The proposed device works the best in the following manner, where the pair of C-shaped arms 1 are attached with each other at the ends by the hinges and have the plurality of thin C-shaped rods 2 provided in parallel between the arms 1 and attached to each other and with the arms 1 by plurality of perpendicularly attached linkages 3, where the linkages 3 allows the collapsing of the arms 1 and the rods 2 into the smaller volume, wherein the fabric is attached between the rods 2 for providing the shielding against the cold. Thereafter the motorized rotary plate 4 have the pneumatic pusher 5 with the helical blade 6 at the end that drills the ice surface for anchoring of the arms 1. Further the tactile sensor provided on the arm detects the hardness of the ground surface and in case the detected hardness is low then the motorized rotary plate 4 and the pneumatic pusher 5 drill into the ground surface with the helical blade 6 for anchorage. Now the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 7 captures images in the vicinity of the arm and based on the captures images the microcontroller determines the presence of snow on the fabric and accordingly the pair of L-shaped telescopic links 8 with rectangular flaps 9 remove the snow and in addition, the temperature sensor detects the ambient temperature and accordingly the Peltier unit raises the temperature with the volume enclosed by the arms 1.

[0039] 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 sheltering device for cold regions, comprising:

i) a pair of C-shaped arms 1 attached with each other at the ends by a hinges, plurality of thin C-shaped rods 2 provided in parallel between said arms 1, said rods 2 attached to each other and with said arms 1 by plurality of perpendicularly attached linkages 3, each said linkage having a pair of straight thin bar connected with each other by a pin joint, said linkages 3 allowing a collapsing of said arms 1 and said rods 2 into a smaller volume, wherein a fabric is attached between said rods 2 for providing a shielding against a cold;
ii) a motorized rotary plate 4 attached under each hinge, said plate 4 having a pneumatic pusher 5 with a helical blade 6 at the end for drilling into an ice surface for an anchoring of said arms 1;
iii) a tactile sensor provided on said arm detects a hardness of a ground surface of ice below to trigger a microcontroller to accordingly actuate said motorized rotary plate 4 and said pneumatic pusher 5 to drill into said ground surface with said helical blade 6 for anchorage;
iv) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 7 installed on said arm and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of said arm, to determine a presence of snow on said fabric to trigger said microcontroller to actuate a pair of L-shaped telescopic links 8 with rectangular flaps 9, attached to said pair of arms 1 by ball and socket joints for a removal of said snow; and
v) a temperature sensor provided on said arm, for detecting an ambient temperature to trigger said microcontroller to actuate a Peltier unit attached to said arm for raising a temperature with a volume enclosed by said arms 1 and said rods 2 if said detected temperature is below a threshold temperature.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a microphone 10, linked with said microcontroller, provided on said arm for receiving an audio command from said user regarding an opening of a shelter to trigger said microcontroller to actuate said hinges and said pin joints to open said arms 1 and said rods 2 to expand said fabric.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a wireless communication module, linked with said microcontroller, is provided on said arm for enabling said user to remotely trigger said microcontroller, by connecting with a computing unit, to actuate said hinges and said pin joints to open said arms 1 and said rods 2 to expand said fabric, for providing said shelter.

4) 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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