Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a modular waste water filtration device that is capable of purifying contaminated wastewater through specialized treatments and filtration, transforming it into reusable water for agricultural purposes, promoting water conservation and environmental sustainability.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The world faces a pressing issue, the escalating scarcity of freshwater resources, exacerbated by the global population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. Industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural activities generate massive amounts of wastewater, polluting the environment and threatening human health. Traditional wastewater management methods have proven inadequate, prioritizing disposal over reuse and recycling, contaminating ecosystems, harming aquatic life, and human communities.

[0003] Conventional wastewater treatment methods rely on chemical, biological, and physical treatments, which are often ineffective, energy-intensive, and space-consuming. Chemical treatment generates hazardous byproducts, biological treatment requires large land areas and produces significant sludge, and physical treatment struggles to remove microscopic pollutants. These methods suffer from low efficiency, high energy consumption, large space requirements, harmful byproducts, and inability to produce reusable water.

[0004] US8968568B2 discloses a water or liquid substance filtration device which removes microorganisms and organic contamination and sterilizes the containers and water lines after the unit. The unit is portable, or can be mounted stationary. The unit has a five-stage filtration and sterilization system controlled by an independent onboard computer system that can link to a central computer system to keep track of all independent units. The unit will physically filter out of the water contaminants that can be reused, destroyed, or flushed down a safe drain. It can also be modified to filter for a certain size of particulate, making recovery of certain substances possible. The unit has a self-diagnostic system that can determine if the unit is operating properly and can shut down a part thereof if one of the capillary units fails. The unit uses ozone to disinfect containers and water lines.

[0005] US8372274B2 discloses a wastewater treatment system that provides multiple techniques for decontaminating wastewater contained within a single system, thus optimizing the decontamination of the wastewater. In one embodiment, the wastewater treatment system includes a steel-reinforced plastic tank having first and second partition walls dividing the tank into first, second and third chambers. The first chamber includes at least one first effluent filter and further contains anaerobic bacteria for removal of organic waste material from the wastewater received therein. The first chamber is configured for at least partial removal of particulate and organic matter from the wastewater. The second chamber includes an air diffuser and further contains aerobic bacteria for further removal of organic waste material from the wastewater received therein. The third chamber includes a sludge pump assembly and at least one second effluent filter. Resultant purified water is selectively discharged from the third chamber through an outlet port.

[0006] Conventionally, there exists many devices that are capable of performing filtration on waste water, however these existing devices fail in streamlining the treatment process. In addition, these existing devices are also incapable of reusing the waste water in agricultural applications.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that requires to be capable of renewing contaminated wastewater into valuable agricultural resources through purification methods. Furthermore, the developed device also needs to be potent enough of utilizing for irrigation and other agricultural purposes, reducing the strain on freshwater supplies.

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 comprehensive multi-stage process which effectively eliminates impurities and contaminants from wastewater, thereby ensuring that the wastewater is thoroughly cleansed by incorporating various treatment stages, which results in high-quality treated water.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of minimizing manual intervention, streamlining the treatment process by automatizing the process, thereby enabling consistent and reliable performance along with reducing the need for constant monitoring and maintenance.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of treating wastewater to a high standard for reuse in agricultural applications by not only conserving water resources, but also reduces wastewater disposal issues, promoting environmental sustainability, which is able to safely utilize for irrigation and other agricultural purposes.

[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 modular waste water filtration device that is capable of transforming contaminated wastewater into sustainable agricultural resources through purification processes.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a modular waste water filtration device, comprising a housing designed to be placed over a ground surface, multi-sectioned chamber stored with ingredients like cow dung, dried hays and straws, and arranged inside the housing and integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles to dispense an optimum amount of ingredients into a vessel installed inside the housing, multiple electronically controlled sprinklers arranged in between the vessel and a multi-sectioned container inside the housing to release an optimum amount of chemical reagents stored in the container into the vessel and a motorized stirrer arranged at base of the vessel to get rotate for blending the ingredients and reagent to make a mixture.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a pair of robotic arms mounted inside the housing to clasp the mixture and pack in a jute stored inside the housing that forms a porous filter to put the bags inside an inclined cylindrical section installed inside housing, an electronically controlled spout installed inside the housing via a storage receptacle that stores waste water for releasing waste water through the section to collect the waste water into a tank installed beneath of the cylindrical section, a first filter layer arranged with a cloth installed on the tank, a second charcoal filter installed with the tank, beneath the first layer to store the treated filtered water, a level sensor installed in the tank to monitor level of the filtered water, a speaker installed on the housing to inform the user to empty the tank, so that more treated filtered water get collected in the tank and a battery is associated with the device to supply power to electronically powered components which are employed herein.

[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 modular waste water filtration 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 modular waste water filtration device that is capable of utilizing specialized treatments and filtration techniques to recycle wastewater, promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a modular waste water filtration device is illustrated, comprising a housing 101 arranged with a multi-sectioned chamber 102 integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 103, a vessel 104 arranged inside the housing 101, a multi-sectioned container 105 arranged inside the housing 101 by means of multiple electronically controlled sprinklers 106, a motorized stirrer 107 integrated at base of the vessel 104, a pair of robotic arms 108 installed inside the housing 101, an inclined cylindrical section 109 is arranged inside the housing 101, an electronically controlled spout 110 arranged on a storage receptacle 111, plurality of sachets 112 stored with different chemicals integrated on inner periphery of the cylindrical section 109, a tank 113 arranged underneath end of the cylindrical section 109, a first filter 114 layer integrated with a cloth arranged on the tank 113, a second charcoal filter is arranged in the tank 113, underneath the first filter 114 layer and a speaker 115 mounted on the housing 101.

[0023] The device disclosed herein, comprises of a housing 101, which serves as a main structure of the device and designed to be placed over a ground surface, wherein multi-sectioned chamber 102 stored with ingredients arranged inside the housing 101 and integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 103. The ingredients include but not limited to cow dung, dried hays and straws. The process begins where an inbuilt microcontroller of the device actuates the nozzle to dispense an optimum amount of ingredients into a vessel 104 installed inside the housing 101.

[0024] The electronic nozzle works by utilizing electrical energy to automize the flow solution in a controlled flow pattern by converting the pressure energy of a fluid into kinetic energy, which increases the fluid's velocity. Upon actuation of nozzle by the microcontroller, the electric motor or the pump pressurizes the incoming ingredients, increasing its pressure significantly. High pressure enables the ingredients to be dispensed out with a high force into the vessel 104.

[0025] After dispensing the ingredients into the vessel 104, the microcontroller actuates multiple electronically controlled sprinklers 106 arranged in between the vessel 104 and a multi-sectioned container 105 inside the housing 101 to release an optimum amount of chemical reagents stored in the container 105, into the vessel 104. The sprinklers 106 are mentioned herein works same as above mentioned electronic nozzle for dispensing the ingredients into the vessel 104.

[0026] When the ingredients are dispensed into the vessel 104, the microcontroller actuates a motorized stirrer 107 arranged at base of the vessel 104 to get rotate for blending the ingredients and reagent to make a mixture. The stirrer 107 is equipped with blades or paddles that are capable of effectively mixing the ingredients and reagent when in operation. These blades are strategically positioned to create turbulence and ensure thorough mixing of the ingredients and reagent. The blades or paddles of the stirrer 107 are shaped and positioned to create a vortex within the vessel 104, ensuring that all the components of the ingredients and reagent are thoroughly blended. The stirrer 107 is connected to a small and powerful electric motor that provides the necessary rotatory motion to the stirrer 107 to effectively blend the ingredient and reagent.

[0027] After completely making the mixture, the microcontroller actuates a pair of robotic arms 108 mounted inside the housing 101 to clasp the mixture and pack in a jute stored inside the housing 101 that forms a porous filter. The robotic arm is a type of mechanical arm which is usually available with similar function to a human arm. The segments of such a manipulator are connected by joints allowing either rotational motion or translational displacement.

[0028] The robotic arm contains several segments that are attached together by joints also referred to as axes. The robotic arm contains several segments that are attached together by motorized joints also referred to as axes. Each joints of the segments contains a step motor that rotates and allows the robotic arm to complete a specific motion for gripping and packing the mixture in the bag. After packing the mixture in the bag, the microcontroller redirects the arms to put the bags inside an inclined cylindrical section 109 installed inside housing 101. As soon the bags fit into the cylindrical section 109, the microcontroller actuates an electronically controlled spout 110 installed inside the housing 101 by means of a storage receptacle 111 for releasing waste water stored in the receptacle 111 through the section.

[0029] The inner periphery of the cylindrical section 109 integrated with multiple sachets 112 that is filled with different chemicals such as coagulants, chlorine and ferric chloride. As the sachets 112 are at periphery of the section, so when the waste water pass through the section, the sachets 112 are able to interact with the passing waste water to treat the waste water and later collect into a tank 113 installed beneath of the cylindrical section 109, thereby treated water get collected into the tank 113.

[0030] When the waste water passed through the section, a first filter 114 layer arranged with a cloth installed on the tank 113, where the waste water interacts with the first filter 114 and a second charcoal filter, which is installed with the tank 113, beneath the first layer to store the treated filtered water for agricultural usage purpose.

[0031] A level sensor installed in the tank 113 to monitor level of the filtered water. The level sensor typically emits high-frequency sound waves towards the tank 113. The level sensor measures the time taken by the sound waves to bounce back which is used to calculate the distance to the filtered water surface thereby determining the level of filtered water in the tank 113. The microcontroller interprets the sensor’s output converts it into meaningful information such as level in inches.

[0032] The microcontroller linked with the level sensor continuously monitors the level sensor’s output and compares the output with the pre-determined threshold value. When the detected level of treated filtered water in the tank 113 exceeds the threshold value the microcontroller activates a speaker 115 installed on the housing 101 to inform the user regarding overfilling of the tank 113 and command the user to empty the tank 113, so that more treated filtered water get collected in the tank 113.

[0033] A battery is associated with the device to supply power to electronically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrode named as a cathode and an anode. The battery uses 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.

[0034] The present invention works best in following manner, where the housing 101 as disclosed in the invention is developed to be placed over the ground surface, where the process begins when the nozzle dispense the optimum amount of ingredients into the vessel 104, multi-sectioned chamber 102 stored with ingredients like cow dung, dried hays and straws with, multiple electronically controlled sprinklers 106 to release the optimum amount of chemical reagents stored in the container 105 into the vessel 104, the motorized stirrer 107 to get rotate for blending the ingredients and reagent to make the mixture, the pair of robotic arms 108 to clasp the mixture and pack in the jute to make the porous filter to put the bags inside the inclined cylindrical section 109. Simultaneously, the electronically controlled spout 110 via the storage receptacle 111 that stores waste water for releasing waste water through the section to collect the waste water into the tank 113, the first filter 114 layer having the cloth and the second charcoal filter beneath the first layer to store the treated filtered water, the level sensor to monitor level of the filtered water, the speaker 115 to inform the user to empty the tank 113, so that more treated filtered water get collected in the tank 113 and the battery to supply power to electronically powered components which are employed herein.

[0035] 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. , C , Claims:1) A modular waste water filtration device, comprising:

i) a housing 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface, wherein said housing 101 is arranged with a multi-sectioned chamber 102 integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 103 that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to dispense an optimum amount of ingredients stored in said chamber 102 into a vessel 104 arranged inside said housing 101;
ii) a multi-sectioned container 105 arranged inside said housing 101 and connected with said vessel 104 by means of multiple electronically controlled sprinklers 106 that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to dispense an appropriate amount of chemical reagents stored in said container 105 to get dispensed in said vessel 104, followed by actuation of a motorized stirrer 107 integrated at base of said vessel 104 to rotate for mixing said ingredients and reagent to form a mixture;
iii) a pair of robotic arms 108 installed inside said housing 101 that are actuated by said microcontroller to grip and pack said mixture in a jute bag stored inside said housing 101 to form a porous filter, wherein an inclined cylindrical section 109 is arranged inside said housing 101 that is accessed by said robotic arms 108 for fitting said bags inside said cylindrical section 109, followed by actuation of an electronically controlled spout 110 arranged on a storage receptacle 111, to dispense waste water stored in said receptacle 111 though said section;
iv) plurality of sachets 112 stored with different chemicals integrated on inner periphery of said cylindrical section 109 that interacts with said passing waste water in view of chemically treating said waste water, followed by passing said water through said filters in order to further treat said waste water, wherein said treated waste water is discharged into a tank 113 arranged underneath end of said cylindrical section 109 in view of receiving said treated waste water; and
v) a first filter 114 layer integrated with a cloth arranged on said tank 113 through which said waste water is passed while getting dispensed on said tank 113, wherein a second charcoal filter is arranged in said tank 113, underneath said first filter 114 layer through which said waste water is passed in view of storing a treated filtered water for agricultural usage.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a level sensor is integrated in said tank 113 for monitoring level of said filtered water and upon matching of said monitored level with a threshold level, said microcontroller actuates a speaker 115 mounted on said housing 101 to produce audio command for said user to empty said filter in view of allowing collection of more water in said tank 113.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is configured with said housing 101 for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said device.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said ingredients corresponds to cow dung, dried hays and straws.