DESC:FIELD OF INVENTION
The present embodiment relates to wearable devices for self-protection, and more particularly relates to a tactile glove for cutting hard objects, thereby evading danger.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Traditionally, laser cutting technique is being used for cutting metals and other objects. The laser cutting technique is based on the principle that the laser beam hits the surface of the object and heats the surface strongly, thereby melting/cutting through the object.
Various types of laser cutters are widely available in the market. However, the presently available machines are bigger in size and therefore, not portable. A few portable laser cutting machines are also available; however, they are still bigger in size and therefore, cannot be taken to the battlefield.
Therefore, there is a need of a laser cutting device that is smaller in size and is portable. There is also a need of the laser cutting device that does not takes up extra space and extra weight and is lightweight at the same time, so that it can be easily carried forth in the battlefield.
OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to integrate a software to activate and deactivate the laser.
Another object of the present invention is to save the lives of on-field operatives and also ordinary citizens.
Yet another object of the present invention is to cut through cars underwater for underwater rescue.
Yet another object of the present invention is to cut through metals like steel.
Yet another object of the present invention is usage in mines.
Yet another object of the present invention is usage in industrial applications.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The device apparatus is the hand wearable tactical glove and elements of this claim are the design of the glove primarily using special materials like chainmail/ br-hdpe/ed- materials covering the entire hand from fingertips to the elbows inclusive of battery pack carrying battery in series.The battery is carried as a back pack as also all the elements in the apparatus to be considered as essential in lieu of modifications in the future.
The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some aspects of embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
Figure 1 illustrates a tactile glove, according to an embodiment herein;
Figure 2 illustrates a cut resistant glove, according to an embodiment herein;
Figure 3 illustrates a chain mail glove, according to an embodiment herein;
Figure 4 illustrates a single battery connected to the tactile glove, according to an embodiment herein;
Figure 5 illustrates consolidation of batteries to form a battery pack that is carried in a back pack, according to an embodiment herein;
Figure 6 illustrates the testing of batteries, according to an embodiment herein;
Figure 7 illustrates the first look of the tactile glove, according to an embodiment herein;
Figure 8 illustrates the breaking of laser sheet with laser through a diode, according to an embodiment herein;
Figure 9 illustrates the detailed view of the tactile glove, according to an embodiment herein; and
Figure 10 illustrates the electronics attached to the tactile glove, according to an embodiment herein.
To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures.
DETAILED DESCRPTION
As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to.
The phrases “at least one”, “one or more”, and “and/or” are open-ended expressions that are both conjunctive and disjunctive in operation. For example, each of the expressions “at least one of A, B and C”, “at least one of A, B, or C”, “one or more of A, B, and C”, “one or more of A, B, or C” and “A, B, and/or C” means A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B and C together.
The term “a” or “an” entity refers to one or more of that entity. As such, the terms “a” (or “an”), “one or more” and “at least one” can be used interchangeably herein. It is also to be noted that the terms “comprising”, “including”, and “having” can be used interchangeably.
As previously mentioned, there is a need of a laser cutting device that does not takes up extra space and extra weight, so that it can be easily carried forth in the battlefield. The present embodiment provides a wearable device for cutting hard objects. The present embodiment provides a tactile glove for cutting the hard objects. In an embodiment, the hard objects may be materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, fiber, metal, concrete etc.
In an embodiment, the tactile glove is made up of reinforced materials such as, but not limited to, Kevlar, Electrostatic dissipative (ESD) etc. In a preferred embodiment, the tactile glove is made up of Kevlar. In an embodiment, the tactile glove may be a hybrid glove and is made up of Kevlar and ESD. In an embodiment, the tactile glove is made up of heat and sweat resistant material.
In an embodiment, the tactile glove further includes adjustable strap for wrapping a polycarbonate and/or lightweight base against the wrist. In an embodiment, the adjustable strap ensures secure fit of/and to the glove.
The tactile glove includes a variety of components like:
1) GLOVE SELECTION:
Needs to be high quality Tactical Gloves with re-enforced materials. Recommended usage Spectra Fibre, Kevlar, Electrostatic Dissipative, Chain mail,1.25++ BR-HDPE being welded or braised to metal of the actual device. Snug fit for optimal hand dexterity and protection. Design covering back of hand and fingers to leave palm area open for flexibility. Base of module holding the actual delivery system to extend up to the elbow of hand.
2) LASER CUTTER PLACEMENT:
Optimal placement for laser cutter module on the hand portion of glove (in a way to allow user to activate it easily using just the fingers and a tap; without compromising grip or obstructing field of vision while handling other equipment at the same time like long shot rifles, guns, revolvers.
3) LASER CUTTER MODULE:
Creation of (CLM) Compact Laser Cutter Module to be securely attached to the glove. To have the following components:
a) LASER DIODE: Choosing a high-powered Laser Diode suitable for cutting various materials like; Plastic, Fabric, Thin metals, Concrete. For diode to be powerful yet small enough to fit in module, a DFB or Distributed Feedback Diode Laser with fixed wavelength and a single mode is considered suitable, or entire ready-made Laser module itself can be considered if found suitable.
b) POWER SOURCE: Incorporate a rechargeable battery or a power pack inside the module for providing energy to the laser cutter. If power source to be provided for as a back pack. (Recommended human motion powered battery charging and keeping battery to the optimum after minor use of minor cut throughs).
c) CONTROL MECHANISM: Integrate a control button or switch on the glove possibly near user fingertips to activate and de-activate the laser cutter. Possibly Touch sensitive/pressure sensitive to enhance usability.
d) SAFETY MEASURES: Implement Biometric authentication like Iris scanner. This requires a camera to capture the data, an infra red light and chip to store data. This is to prevent accidental or unauthorized usage of laser cutter.
4) BEAM DELIVERY SYSTEM:
Designing of the beam delivery system that transfers the laser beam from the module to the cutting point. Only the Laser diode is chosen to fit on to glove. Encase the diode into a casing to make it sturdy. Then place it on to an extendable track possibly using pneumatic cylinder. Possibly a cylinder which is thin and has got a rectangular or square base to fit easily and simplify the laser delivery system completely. Beam delivery is to be designed such that it is mostly shielded. An Articulated arm to place the laser diode to aid delivery of the beam may also be used as an alternative.
5) PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS:
Incorporate protective features to ensure safety while using the Laser cutting gloves; Heat resistant materials, Shielded beam delivery system, Reinforced glove & hand area to minimize accidents, as also Biometric authentication.
6) ERGONOMICAL COMFORT:
Attention to ergonomics and comfort to ensure the glove fits well and does not hinder hand movements. Lightweight materials for hand glove construction may be considered like Polycarbonate,1.25++ INCH BR- High Density Polyethylene (such as those used in bullet proof shields during field fire) as also 14mm steel considered the perfect weight for specifically designed products).
STEPS OF THE INVENTION:
1. Proyladem consisting of Compact Laser cutter Module.
2. Only a Laser Diode producing a strong focused beam of light is to be chosen (ie) Light which is only uni-directional.
3. Diode is to be connected to the battery on the backpack.
4. For chosen standalone Laser diode, Driver Circuit is taken (to control the current from battery through the Diode).
5. Creation of a simple current circuit using a voltage regulator.
6. The Driver Circuit thus ensures the Laser Diode receives constant current (non- fluctuating) for stable operation and critical for optimum output of the Laser.
7. Now to control (start /stop) the Laser diode the written computer code is integrated. To control the laser diode using the computer code; we need to Interface the Driver Circuit with a Micro Controller.
8. Micro controller setup: Microcontroller chosen is Raspberry Pi Pico as it supports digital output pins.
9. Now to connect the output pins of the Microcontroller to the Input of Laser Diode driver circuit.
10. The next step is to use the output pin of the Microcontroller to control the Laser diode by RPi Pico (using MicroPython as code is in python on RPi. Pico). Micropython allows to directly write code to the Micro controller.
: Setting the Pin to High to turn on the Laser
: Setting the pin to low to turn off the Laser.
Laser pin used =18 as in the code.
11. Adapting the code to the Micro controller and Laser Diode setup:
: Connect Microcontroller (above RPi Pico) to the computer using a USB.
12. Using GPIO PINS on the Microcontroller for interfacing the external components also on Proyladem (like Biometric authentication sensors for the iris scanner etc.)
13. Writing and uploading of code:
: Written software code in Python is taken for the MicroPython
: Using a Text editor or an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) like THONNY for the Micro Python.
: Save the software code and upload it to the Microcontroller.
: Use print statements or led indicators to verify functionality
: Debugging by checking logs by using Breakpoints.
14. Integrating the Laser Security System with RPi for Seamless Functionality on the Tactile glove:
: Creation of a laser Tripwire Circuit using the Laser Module/Diode setup and a light sensor (e.g. LDR)
: Connecting the Laser Module/diode setup now to the Raspberry Pi GPIO PINS. Laser Pin-18.
: Input code to activate the laser.
: This step keeps the ultimate safety of the wearer in mind for integrating the laser into the wearable Tactile glove.
15. Connecting the Iris Scanner for Biometric Authorization:
: Raspberry Pi Pico offering greater computational power and flexibility used again to connect scanner to Proyladem.
: To assemble;
: NIR(Near Infra Red) sensitive RPi compatible camera
: NIR filter (to reduce reflection)
: NIR LED (Emission wavelength =700nm-900nm)
: Resistors and wires
: To wire LEDs to the specified-out pins.
: Assemble the NIR filters and camera placing in between the LEDs
: Finally adjust LED angles and update configuration settings to activate.
16. BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)
It is important to ensure that the battery pack remains charged due to power consumption at a time by Laser being excessively high. A BMS keeps the battery constantly charged:
Bionic battery charging by harnessing the body movements:
Using any or all of the following:
Kinetic energy: TENGS-Tribo electric Nano generators attached to a circuit used to generate power for the battery pack. Sliding Fibeoelectrics of contact separated style can be used.
Smaller Motion Generator: PENG-Peizo electric nano generators used similarly to TENGS. Thinner and more flexible. Using Piezo electric sensors and conductors.
Sweat: SAC- Sweat activated cells to use the electrolyte from sweat itself.
Heat of Skin: Thermoelectric generators using SEMICONDUCTORS e.g. Small sensors in thermoelectric generators attached to the palm.
Pyro electricity: PYE generators or Pyroelectric generators.
The foregoing discussion of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to limit the present invention to the form or forms disclosed herein. In the foregoing Detailed Description, for example, various features of the present invention are grouped together in one or more embodiments, configurations, or aspects for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. The features of the embodiments, configurations, or aspects may be combined in alternate embodiments, configurations, or aspects other than those discussed above. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention the present invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment, configuration, or aspect. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of the present invention.
Moreover, though the description of the present invention has included description of one or more embodiments, configurations, or aspects and certain variations and modifications, other variations, combinations, and modifications are within the scope of the present invention, e.g., as may be within the skill and knowledge of those in the art, after understanding the present disclosure. It is intended to obtain rights which include alternative embodiments, configurations, or aspects to the extent permitted, including alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps to those claimed, whether or not such alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps are disclosed herein, and without intending to publicly dedicate any patentable subject matter.
,CLAIMS:1. A device apparatus is the hand wearable tactical glove and elements of the glove are the design of the glove primarily using special materials like chainmail/ br-hdpe/ed- materials covering the entire hand from fingertips to the elbows inclusive of battery pack carrying battery in series.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery is carried as a back pack as also all the elements in the apparatus to be considered as essential in lieu of modifications in the future.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a Computer Readable Medium (CRM) operates the tactile gloves.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is programmed to perform a series of steps by integrating a software code.