WIRELESS NRF-CONTROLLED SYSTEM FOR TIN CAN AND PLASTIC BOTTLE CRUSHER TO ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND CONVENIENCE IN WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES

Abstract

This innovative wireless control system leverages nRF technology to significantly enhance the operational efficiency and user experience of waste management systems specifically designed for crushing plastic bottles and tin cans. The system features two main units, the WNRFT_TCPBNode and the WNRFR_TCPBNode, which communicate via nRF modules to facilitate remote and local command execution. This integration allows for seamless remote monitoring, control, and scheduling of operations via a cloud-based application, making the waste management process more efficient and less labor-intensive. The addition of an ESP12E WiFi Module and custom keys offers extended connectivity and manual control options, thereby improving the flexibility and accessibility of the system for operators in various environmental conditions.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to Wireless nRF-Controlled System for Tin Can and Plastic Bottle Crusher to Enhancing Efficiency and Convenience in Waste Management Processes BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The problem at hand is with the inefficiencies and annoyances that come with using conventional waste management techniques, particularly with regard to how to dispose of plastic bottles and tin cans. The absence of remote control elements in traditional systems often results in limited monitoring capabilities, manual intervention, and potential delays in the processing of trash.
KR102376695B1 - The present invention provides an automatic PET bottle crushing system to efficiently recycle PET bottles, which is simple and quick to operate by automating all processes of continuously transporting and inputting PET bottles and crushing the PET bottles into chips. The automatic PET bottle crushing system comprises: a hopper for accommodating PET bottles in a collected state therein; a first transfer unit installed to correspond to one side of the hopper, classifying individual PET bottles in the hopper, transporting and supplying each PET bottle in an upwardly inclined direction, and vertically dropping the bottle cap of the PET bottle downward; a cutting unit for cutting the bottle cap portion of the PET bottle in a fixed state in which the PET bottles supplied from the first transfer unit are individually gripped; a second transfer unit installed to correspond to the cutting unit, classifying the individual PET bottles that have passed through the cutting unit, and transporting the PET bottles to be input; and a crushing unit for crushing the individual PET bottles input from the second transfer unit into a form of PET chips.
Research Gap: Wireless control of Tin Can and Plastic Bottle Crusher to Enhancing Efficiency using nRF and IoT Technology in waste management is the novelty of the system.
WO2019221404A1 - The present invention relates to a PET bottle crusher capable of easily crushing even sealed PET bottles, the PET bottle crusher comprising: a PET bottle input part; a PET bottle crushing part connected below the PET bottle input part and crushing an inputted PET bottle; a transfer part connected to the PET bottle crushing part and transferring crushed PET fragments; a content receiving part installed below the transfer part and receiving content falling from the crushed PET bottle or the transferred PET fragments; and a PET fragment receiving part provided to the end of the transfer part and receiving the transferred PET fragments, wherein the PET bottle crushing part may comprise an internal pressure removing part for removing internal pressure from the PET bottle by forming a predetermined hole in the inputted PET bottle, and a main crushing part for crushing the PET bottle from which internal pressure has been removed.
Research Gap: Wireless control of Tin Can and Plastic Bottle Crusher to Enhancing Efficiency using nRF and IoT Technology in waste management 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.
This creative solution offers a cutting-edge approach to trash management by enabling remote control and monitoring of a crusher system made for plastic bottles and tin cans. Through an easy-to-use mobile application interface, operators and authorized workers can monitor operations, plan crushing jobs, and issue commands remotely using wireless technology and cloud connectivity.
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.
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.
An era of intelligent waste management systems is being ushered in by this smooth integration of wireless control and cloud connectivity, which not only increases efficiency and convenience but also gives rise to data-driven decision-making and remote management capabilities. Two interconnected nodes, the WNRFT_TCPBNode and the WNRFR_TCPBNode, are at the center of it. The ATmega32 MCU Board, nRF Module, Actuator Unit, RTC Module, Indicator, and Power Supply are all part of the WNRFT_TCPBNode, which is located on the crusher unit. This node acts as the physical interface, allowing it to smash plastic bottles and tin cans in response to wireless signals. It connects to the remote control node with ease by means of the nRF Module. On the other hand, operators and authorized workers use the WNRFR_TCPBNode as their remote control interface. This node has dual control capabilities and is equipped with an ATmega32 MCU Board, nRF Module, ESP12E Wifi Module, Custom Keys, and Power Supply.
Users have two options: they can use the ESP12E Wifi Module to connect to the internet, or they can use the Custom Keys for direct local control. Operators may remotely access the crusher system via an easy-to-use mobile application that runs on the cloud. From any location with internet availability, they can issue commands and check on the state of the system. The user initiates the system's functioning by entering commands through the mobile application interface or custom keys. These directives are sent wirelessly to the WNRFT_TCPBNode placed on the crusher unit through the nRF Module. The crushing process begins when the WNRFT_TCPBNode activates the Actuator Unit in response to orders. Simultaneously, the Indicator enhances operating transparency by providing visual input on the crusher's status, and the RTC Module guarantees exact timing for scheduled operations. Moreover, the system gains additional capability via the incorporation of IoT cloud technology. Operators can schedule crushing activities for optimal waste management operations, receive real-time status updates, and remotely monitor the crusher's performance by connecting the WNRFR_TCPBNode to the internet.
BEST METHOD OF WORKING
1. The WNRFT_TCPBNode is used to provide wireless control and execution of crushing operations for tin cans and plastic bottles within the waste management system. It is equipped with an ATmega32 MCU Board, a nRF Module, an actuator unit, an RTC Module, an indicator, and a power supply.
2. To improve remote control capabilities within the waste management system, the WNRFR_TCPBNode, which is outfitted with an ATmega32 MCU Board, nRF Module, ESP12E Wifi Module, Custom Keys, and Power Supply, is utilized to enable operators and authorized personnel to wirelessly issue commands, monitor crusher status, and schedule crushing tasks via a cloud-based mobile application.
3. The Actuator Unit, which is integrated with the WNRFT_TCPBNode, is utilized to physically carry out the crushing operations on plastic bottles and tin cans in response to wirelessly received commands, improving the system's waste management processes' automation and efficiency.
4. To improve remote accessibility and management capabilities within the waste management system, the ESP12E Wifi Module, which is integrated into the WNRFR_TCPBNode, is used to enable internet connectivity. This enables operators to remotely control the crusher system, monitor its status, and schedule operations via a cloud-based mobile application.
5. The Custom Keys integrated into the WNRFR_TCPBNode serve as a local control interface that gives users an alternate method of controlling the waste management system by enabling them to manually enter commands and operate the crusher system without relying on wifi or the internet.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
1. The innovation's physical interface, the WNRFT_TCPBNode, allows for wireless control and implementation of crushing operations for plastic bottles and tin cans inside the waste management framework.
2. The WNRFR_TCPBNode serves as the remote control interface, enabling operators and authorized workers to arrange crushing activities using a mobile application that runs on the cloud, monitor crusher status, and give commands wirelessly. This improves the waste management system's remote control capabilities.
3. By physically crushing tin cans and plastic bottles in response to wirelessly received commands, the Actuator Unit increases the effectiveness and automation of the system's waste management procedures.
4. The local control interface provided by Custom Keys allows users to manually enter commands and control the crusher system without relying on internet or wireless connectivity. This gives the waste management system an additional method of control.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. A wireless control system for managing the operations of plastic bottle and tin can crushers, comprising: a WNRFT_TCPBNode (100) equipped with an ATmega32 MCU Board (106), nRF Module (101), Actuator Unit (105), RTC Module (104), Indicator (102), Power Supply (103), and a WNRFR_TCPBNode (120) equipped with an ATmega32 MCU Board (125), nRF Module (121), ESP12E WiFi Module (124), Custom Keys (123), Power Supply (122), where each node utilizes its respective nRF Module to enable robust wireless communication, facilitating remote control and real-time operational monitoring.
2. The system, as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the WNRFT_TCPBNode (100) controls the crushing operations by activating the Actuator Unit (105) in response to commands received via the nRF Module (101), providing precise mechanical action for efficient crushing of materials.
3. The system, as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the WNRFR_TCPBNode (120) extends the operational control capabilities through the ESP12E WiFi Module (124), enabling operators to issue commands, monitor operational status, and schedule tasks remotely via a cloud-connected interface, enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility.
4. The system, as claimed in Claim 1, includes Custom Keys (123) on the WNRFR_TCPBNode (120) that offer manual control options for local operation, providing a versatile user interface for scenarios where direct interaction is preferable.
5. The system, as claimed in Claim 1, leverages the RTC Module (104) on the WNRFT_TCPBNode (100) to schedule and automate operations based on predetermined times, improving operational consistency and reducing manual oversight requirements.

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