WIRELESS CONTROL OF OVERHEAD CONVEYOR CRATE WASHERS IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS USING LPWAN AND CLOUD-BASED HANDHELD DEVICES

Abstract

Disclosed herein a system of Wireless control of overhead conveyor crate washers in industrial environments using LPWAN and cloud-based handheld devices comprises WCOC_CWCMote100, Lora RF Module101, TI MSP430 Board102, Power Supply103, Indicator104, Relay Module105, WCOC_CWRMote200, Lora RF Module201, NuttyFi WiFi Board202, Customized Switchpad205, TI MSP430 Board204, Rechargeable Battery203. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein Offering both local and remote-control options for overhead conveyor crate washers, the WCOC_CWRMote—equipped with a TI MSP430 Board, Lora RF Module, Customized Switchpad, NuttyFi WiFi Board, and Rechargeable Battery—plays a crucial role in innovation. It ensures operational flexibility, portability, and connectivity to a cloud-based IoT platform for thorough monitoring and control.

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Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to wireless control of overhead conveyor crate washers in industrial environments using lpwan and cloud-based handheld devices
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The industrial sector faces a challenge in effectively monitoring and controlling overhead conveyor crate washers. The absence of flexibility and real-time monitoring capabilities in traditional control approaches sometimes leads to inefficiencies and the risk of operational disruptions. The lack of remote monitoring alternatives makes it difficult for manual control systems to adapt to changing industrial situations, and their responsiveness may be limited.
JP6382278B2 The present invention relates to a crate cleaning machine for cleaning a crate for conveying articles. Crate for transporting goods such as food is transported by sorting and transporting products in the crate for each store at the distribution center, and after receiving the product at each store, the crate is returned and washed It is reused after being cleaned by the equipment. The cleaning device for crate cleaning has a cleaning unit, a rinsing unit, and a drying unit as in Patent Document 1, and is arranged to be linear using a belt conveyor to clean the crate. There are so many things. Moreover, in invention of patent document 1, the device which floats and removes deposits, such as a seal and a tape adhering to a crate surface, from a crate surface in a swelling part is devised. The cleaning device of Patent Document 1 can clean a large amount of crate, but is a large-scale device.
NL2015322B1 The invention relates to a crate washing device comprising a conveyor member for transporting crates in a transport direction T with a bottom along a conveying plane C and sidewalls extending in an upward direction, below a first nozzle device situated at a predetermined distance from the conveying plane C for ejecting a jet of cleaning fluid in a spraying direction S onto the bottom of the crate, wherein the spraying direction S encloses a first angle a of more than 20° with a height direction H that is transverse to the conveying plane.
RESEARCH GAP: An innovative device equipped with LPWAN and Cloud technology for automation of Conveyor Crate Washers in industrial environment is the novelty of the system.
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.
This sophisticated wireless control system offers a simple and efficient way to monitor cleaning procedures. It is intended for use with overhead conveyor crate washers in industrial settings. The technology allows for the local or remote control of the crate washers' on/off operations by authorized staff and on-site operators via a customized switchpad and web dashboard. Reliable long-range communication is ensured by using LPWAN technology, and real-time monitoring and control are made possible from any location with internet connection thanks to its integration with cloud-based IoT. The control mechanisms of the system are designed to be versatile and can be adjusted to meet a range of operating requirements. These methods include manual input and remote dashboard control.
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.
A combination of cutting-edge communication technologies and hardware components make up the wireless control system for overhead conveyor crate washers. Crate washer control in industrial settings is made possible by the two main components, WCOC_CWCMote and WCOC_CWRMote, each of which plays a different role. The LoRa RF Module, Relay Module, Power Supply, Indicator, and TI MSP430 Board that make up the WCOC_CWCMote function as a local controller. Commands may be wirelessly transmitted to crate washers thanks to its LoRa RF Module, which offers long-range, low-power communication. While the indicator gives continuous input on the state of the washers, the Relay Module controls the on/off operation to guarantee dependable control. An industrial setting's power supply guarantees uninterrupted functioning.
Conversely, the WCOC_CWRMote provides a variety of local and remote control choices thanks to its design, which includes a TI MSP430 Board, LoRa RF Module, Customized Switchpad, NuttyFi WiFi Board, and Rechargeable Battery. Local tactile, manual control is provided by the Customized Switchpad, while communication with crate washers is made possible by the LoRa RF Module. For distant access, internet connectivity is made possible with the NuttyFi WiFi Board. Authorized staff can travel throughout the facility with control thanks to the rechargeable battery's portability. The system architecture provides for a variety of control modalities, including remote control via the online dashboard or instantaneous control via the customized switchpad. The system interfaces with a cloud-based IoT platform via internet connectivity, allowing for extensive control and monitoring. Real-time data access is made possible by this cloud integration, which improves crate washer operations' general responsiveness and efficiency in industrial settings.
BEST METHOD OF WORKING
1. Wireless on/off control of overhead conveyor crate washers is made possible by the WCOC_CWCMote, which is outfitted with a TI MSP430 Board, Lora RF Module, Relay Module, Indicator, and Power Supply. It also improves operational efficiency and offers real-time status data.
2. Offering both local and remote control options for overhead conveyor crate washers, the WCOC_CWRMote-equipped with a TI MSP430 Board, Lora RF Module, Customized Switchpad, NuttyFi WiFi Board, and Rechargeable Battery-plays a crucial role in innovation. It ensures operational flexibility, portability, and connectivity to a cloud-based IoT platform for thorough monitoring and control.
3. In order to enable effective and low-power operation, the TI MSP430 Board, which is integrated into the WCOC_CWCMote and WCOC_CWRMote, functions as a microcontroller for control logic and coordination within the cutting-edge system for wireless control of overhead conveyor crate washers in industrial environments.
4. The LoRa RF Module, which is also integrated into both motes, is utilized to enable dependable transmission of on/off commands in the novel industrial crate washer control system between the control modules (WCOC_CWCMote and WCOC_CWRMote) and the overhead conveyor crate washers.
5. The WCOC_CWCMote's Relay Module is utilized as a crucial component for controlling the on/off functionality of overhead conveyor crate washers. It serves as a dependable switching element that complies with control commands, guaranteeing the smooth and effective operation of the cutting-edge wireless control system for industrial settings.
6. The Customized Switchpad that is integrated in the WCOC_CWRMote, is utilized to provides a tactile and manual control interface, allowing local operators to regulate the on/off operations of overhead conveyor crate washers, boosting the system's versatility and adaptability in industrial settings.
7. Using a web dashboard to enable remote access and control of overhead conveyor crate washers, the NuttyFi WiFi Board integrated into the WCOC_CWRMote enhances the innovation's adaptability and offers real-time monitoring capabilities in industrial settings.
8. The WCOC_CWRMote's rechargeable battery, which plugs in externally, is used to guarantee portability and continuous operation without relying on external power sources. This innovative wireless control system enables authorized personnel to move freely within industrial environments while still maintaining control over overhead conveyor crate washers.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
1. The novel technology allows wireless on/off control of overhead conveyor crate washers through the use of the WCOC_CWCMote, a localized controller. This contributes to a more efficient industrial process by improving operational efficiency and offering real-time status feedback.
2. The innovation's key component, the WCOC_CWRMote, provides overhead conveyor crate washers with local and remote control choices. This increases the system's adaptability by guaranteeing operational flexibility, portability, and connectivity to a cloud-based IoT platform for thorough monitoring and control.
3. The LoRa RF Module is essential to the establishment of low-power, long-range wireless communication between the overhead conveyor crate washers and the control modules (WCOC_CWCMote and WCOC_CWRMote). This makes it possible for the cutting-edge system created for industrial crate washer control to reliably transmit on/off orders.
4. The Relay Module built into the WCOC_CWCMote is required for handling the on/off functioning of overhead conveyor crate washers. It functions as a dependable switching element and reacts quickly to control commands, guaranteeing smooth and effective operation in the cutting-edge wireless control system designed for industrial settings.
5. Local operators can control the on/off operations of overhead conveyor crate washers with the Customized Switchpad integrated into the WCOC_CWRMote. This switchpad offers a tactile and manual control interface. This improves the system's adaptability and versatility in a range of industrial contexts.
6. The WCOC_CWRMote's NuttyFi WiFi Board enables internet connectivity, allowing for online dashboard control and remote access to overhead conveyor crate washers. This feature boosts the innovation's adaptability and provides real-time monitoring capabilities in industrial situations, adding to enhanced productivity.
, Claims:1. A system of Wireless control of overhead conveyor crate washers in industrial environments using LPWAN and cloud-based handheld devices comprises WCOC_CWCMote100, Lora RF Module101, TI MSP430 Board102, Power Supply103, Indicator104, Relay Module105, WCOC_CWRMote200, Lora RF Module201, NuttyFi WiFi Board202, Customized Switchpad205, TI MSP430 Board204, Rechargeable Battery203.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein Offering both local and remote-control options for overhead conveyor crate washers, the WCOC_CWRMote-equipped with a TI MSP430 Board, Lora RF Module, Customized Switchpad, NuttyFi WiFi Board, and Rechargeable Battery-plays a crucial role in innovation; and ensures operational flexibility, portability, and connectivity to a cloud-based IoT platform for thorough monitoring and control.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein in order to enable effective and low-power operation, the TI MSP430 Board, which is integrated into the WCOC_CWCMote and WCOC_CWRMote, functions as a microcontroller for control logic and coordination within the cutting-edge system for wireless control of overhead conveyor crate washers in industrial environments.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the LoRa RF Module, which is also integrated into both motes, is utilized to enable dependable transmission of on/off commands in the novel industrial crate washer control system between the control modules (WCOC_CWCMote and WCOC_CWRMote) and the overhead conveyor crate washers.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the WCOC_CWCMote's Relay Module is utilized as a crucial component for controlling the on/off functionality of overhead conveyor crate washers; and serves as a dependable switching element that complies with control commands, guaranteeing the smooth and effective operation of the cutting-edge wireless control system for industrial settings.
6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Customized Switchpad that is integrated in the WCOC_CWRMote, is utilized to provides a tactile and manual control interface, allowing local operators to regulate the on/off operations of overhead conveyor crate washers, boosting the system's versatility and adaptability in industrial settings.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein using a web dashboard to enable remote access and control of overhead conveyor crate washers, the NuttyFi WiFi Board integrated into the WCOC_CWRMote enhances the innovation's adaptability and offers real-time monitoring capabilities in industrial settings.
8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the WCOC_CWRMote's rechargeable battery, which plugs in externally, is used to guarantee portability and continuous operation without relying on external power sources.
9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said wireless control system enables authorized personnel to move freely within industrial environments while still maintaining control over overhead conveyor crate washers.

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