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Vibration Dampening Composite Plate Manufacturing Device

Abstract: A vibration dampening composite plate manufacturing device includes a housing 101 installed with a touch interactive display panel 102 to provide input regarding manufacturing a vibration dampening composite plate of specific dimensions along with type of glass fiber, multiple plates 104 each connected with the platform 103 by means of a pneumatic rod 105 to position the plates 104 at appropriate height, motorized shafts 106 each wrapped with a fiber glass sheet 107 of particular type to unwrap the sheet 107 in accordance with the user specified dimensions, an imaging unit 109 installed within the housing 101 and synced with an ultrasonic sensor determines length of the unwrapped sheet 107, an electronic valve 126 installed with each of the chamber 112 to open and dispense the evaluated amount of the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution, and an electronic nozzle 114 to position the nozzle 114 over the sheet 107.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
01 December 2024
Publication Number
1/2025
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

Marwadi University
Rajkot - Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.

Inventors

1. Dr. Nikunj Rachchh
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot - Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a vibration dampening composite plate manufacturing device that is capable of providing a means to manufacture vibration dampening composite plates efficiently and automatically with customizable dimensions and glass fiber types, ensuring high-quality, defect-free product without any involvement of skilled persons.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Vibration dampening composite plates are essential components in numerous industrial applications, including construction, aerospace, and automotive industries. The Vibration dampening composite plates play an important role in reducing or eliminating unwanted vibrations, enhancing structural stability, and improving the performance and lifespan of various systems. In industrial applications such as construction, these plates help minimize the impact of mechanical vibrations on buildings and infrastructure, ensuring safety and durability. In the aerospace industry, the plates are critical for reducing vibrations in aircraft components, enhancing passenger comfort, and preventing fatigue-related failures.

[0003] Traditionally, the user utilize methods for manufacturing the vibration damping plates often involve manual processes, resulting in inconsistent quality, inefficiencies, and high production costs. Furthermore, these methods lack automated quality control to ensure defect-free products. The user faces problems that includes defects such as air bubbles, voids, or cracks often go undetected until final inspection, resulting in higher rejection rates and material wastage. Manual handling further slows production, increases operational costs, and poses safety risks due to exposure to hazardous materials.

[0004] CN1068774A discloses a kind of highly damped aluminium alloy laminated composite plate is characterized in that: it is made up of with the high damping aluminium alloy layer that is compounded in both sides the middle layer of reinforced aluminium alloy. Interlayer can add transition layer, and the outside can add corrosion resistant aluminium surrounding layer. Plate property is: Q -1〉=2.0 * 10 -2(1Hz, 18 ℃), σ b〉=250MPa, δ 5〉=8%, ρ=3.0~3.8 were not split in clod wash for 90 ° when interior curved radius equalled thickness of slab. Have good welding, cold deformation cycling process ability, solidity to corrosion and LY12CZ are suitable. Be particularly suitable for doing naval vessel, aeronautical material use.

[0005] CN1031696C discloses an invention relates to a highly damped aluminium alloy laminated composite plate which is characterized in that the highly damped aluminium alloy laminated composite plate is composed of an enhanced aluminium alloy middle layer and highly damped aluminium alloy layers compounded at two sides, wherein a transition layer can be added to the position between the layers, and a corrosion-resisting aluminium wrapping layer can be added to the highly damped aluminium alloy laminated composite plate. The plate has the performance of Q <-1> is larger than and equal to 2.0*10<-2> (1Hz, 18 DEG C), sigma-[b] larger than and equal to 250MPa, delta 5 larger than and equal to 8%, the inward curve radius equals 90 degrees of the cold bending of the plate without cracks, and rho is equal to 3.0 to 3.8. The present invention has the favourable performance of welding, cold deformation and reprocessing, and the corrosion resistance corresponds to LY12CZ. The present invention can be particularly used as a material for ships and aircrafts.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices are disclosed in prior art that provides way to manufacture the vibration dampening composite plate but often lacks in providing efficient, and precise manufacturing process by using advanced robotic handling, real-time quality control mechanisms, automated material dispensing mechanism, and user-specific customization capabilities. Moreover, such devices lack in efficient waste management, temperature regulation for proper curing, and defect detection in the manufactured plate.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of manufacturing dampening composite plate with varying dimensions and customizable glass fiber types, all while ensuring precise material application, uniform curing, and defect-free production and ability to monitor and adjust manufacturing processes in real-time, ensuring high efficiency, reduced waste, and consistent quality in product.

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 efficiently and automatically manufacturing vibration dampening composite plates with customizable dimensions and glass fiber types, ensuring high-quality, defect-free product without any involvement of skilled persons.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of automating the entire manufacturing process of vibration dampening composite plates, from material selection to final product inspection as per user specification without any mismanagement thereby manufactured the plate appropriately.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of continuously monitor the vibration intensity, structural integrity, and presence of defects like cracks or voids in the plate in order to do quality check that meets the user requirement.

[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 vibration dampening composite plate manufacturing device that is capable of manufacturing vibration dampening composite plates with precise dimensions and material properties, including the selection of various fiber types with control temperature, apply resin uniformly, and ensure the proper formation of the plate.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vibration dampening composite plate manufacturing device, comprises of a housing installed with a touch interactive display panel to provide input regarding manufacturing a vibration dampening composite plate of specific dimensions along with type of glass fiber with which the plate is to be manufactured, a microcontroller linked with the display panel evaluates an appropriate amount of epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution required for manufacturing the plate, a platform configured with multiple plates each connected with the platform by means of a pneumatic rod to extend and retract in a coordinated manner to position the plates at appropriate height, a motorized ball and socket joint is installed between each of the rod and plates to orient the plates at particular angle to create a mold in accordance with the user-specified dimensions, multiple motorized shafts each wrapped with a fiber glass sheet of particular type to unwrap the sheet in accordance with the user specified dimensions that is gripped by a pair of robotic grippers installed within the housing to place the unwrapped sheet over the mold, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit installed within the housing and synced with an ultrasonic sensor determines length of the unwrapped sheet.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device comprises of a motorized cutter installed within the housing via a first robotic link to cut the sheet and detach from the specific shaft, a pair of chambers arranged within the housing and each integrated with an electronic valve to dispense the evaluated amount of the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution into a mixing container arranged in continuation to the valves, a motorized stirrer installed in the container to mix the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution to produce an epoxy mixture, an electronic nozzle installed with the container via a second robotic link to position the nozzle over the sheet to pour the mixture over the sheet, a Peltier unit is installed with each of the plate to regulate temperature of the sheet and mixture in view of hardening and manufacturing the plate of the user-specified dimensions, telescopic bar configured with ceiling portion of the housing to extend and position a motorized roller configured with free end of the bar in contact with the dispensed epoxy mixture, a motorized sliding unit installed between the ceiling portion and bar to translate the roller in view of spreading the dispensed mixture over the sheet.

[0016] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device comprises of a, multiple pneumatic pins installed over outer periphery of the roller to extend and remove air bubbles during manufacturing of the plate, a third robotic link is installed within the housing and configured with a motorized polishing disc to polish outer surface and edges of the manufactured plate, a vacuum unit is installed within the housing to withdraw waste produced due to polishing of the plate that is collected in a box connected with the vacuum unit, an ultrasonic testing unit is installed within the housing to determines presence of cracks or voids in the manufactured plate, a motorized clamp installed within the housing and configured with an vibration unit that actuates to provide vibrations of a specific intensity to the sheet, a TMR (Tunnel Magneto Resistance) sensor integrated with the housing to monitor vibrations intensity in the plate, and a battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0017] 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

[0018] 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 vibration dampening composite plate manufacturing device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] The present invention relates to a vibration dampening composite plate manufacturing device that is capable of manufacturing vibration dampening composite plate by automates the production process, allowing users to specify dimensions and material types, precise mixing, application of fiberglass, and uniform curing for high-quality plates.

[0023] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a vibration dampening composite plate manufacturing device is illustrated, comprising a housing 101 installed with a touch interactive display panel 102, a platform 103 arranged within the housing 101 and configured with multiple plates 104 each connected with the platform 103 by means of a pneumatic rod 105, multiple motorized shafts 106 each wrapped with a fiber glass sheet 107, a pair of robotic grippers 108 installed within the housing 101, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 109 installed within the housing 101, a motorized cutter 110 installed within the housing 101 via a first robotic link 111, pair of chambers 112 arranged within the housing 101, an electronic valve 126 installed with each of the chamber, a motorized stirrer 113 installed in a mixing container 126, an electronic nozzle 114 installed with the container 126 via a second robotic link 115, a telescopic bar 116 configured with ceiling portion of the housing 101, a motorized roller 117 configured with free end of the bar 116, a motorized sliding unit 118 installed between the ceiling portion and bar 116, multiple pneumatic pins 119 installed over outer periphery of the roller 117, a third robotic link 120 installed within the housing 101 and configured with a motorized polishing disc 125, a vacuum unit 121 installed within the housing 101, a box 122 connected with the vacuum unit 121, an ultrasonic testing unit 123 installed within the housing 101, a motorized clamp 124 installed within the housing 101, and a Peltier unit 127 is installed with each of the plate 104.

[0024] The proposed device comprises of a housing 101 made up of any material that includes but not limited to metallic material, alloy, alike and utilize to place over a fixed surface. The housing 101 is encased with various components associated with the device arrange in sequential manner that aids in manufacturing vibration dampening composite plate. Upon placing the housing 101 over the surface, the user accesses a switch button integrated with the housing 101 to activate the device manually. The button mentioned herein is a type of a switch that is internally connected with the device via multiple circuits that upon pressing by the user, the circuits get closed and starts conducting electricity that tends to activate the device and vice versa.

[0025] After activation of the device by the user, a microcontroller associated with the device generates commands to operate the device accordingly. After activating of the device, the microcontroller activates a touch interactive display panel 102 integrated with the housing 101 is accessed by the user to give input regarding manufacturing a vibration dampening composite plate of specific dimensions and type of glass fiber with which the plate is to be manufactured. The display panel 102 mentioned herein works by using LCD (liquid crystals) that are manipulated by electric currents to control the passage of light through the display unit. When an electric current is applied, the liquid crystals align in a way that either allows light to pass through or blocks it, creating the images and colors that is being visible in the LCD of the display panel 102 regarding the regarding specific dimensions and type of glass fiber that is further register as input and saved in database of the microcontroller to process the input given by the user.

[0001] Upon processing the input, the microcontroller retrieves an appropriate amount of epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution required for manufacturing the user-specified plate. Herein, the epoxy resin and hardener solution combines to form a composite material that reduce vibration damping. After that the microcontroller actuates a pneumatic unit integrated with a pneumatic rod 105 connected with each of multiple plates 104 installed with a platform 103 arranged within the housing 101 to extend and retract in a coordinated manner to position the plates 104 at appropriate height. The pneumatic unit comprises of an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves i.e. Inlet and outlet valve and piston that works in collaboration to aid extension and retraction of the rod 105. The air compressor is coupled with a motor that gets activated by the microcontroller to compress the air from surroundings upon entering from the inlet valve to compressed and pumped out via the outlet valve. The air valve allows entry or exit of the compressed air from the compressor. Furthermore, the valve opens and the compressed air enters inside the cylinder thereby increasing the air pressure of the cylinder.

[0026] The piston is connected to the cylinder and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston extends. And upon closing of the valve, the compressed air exit out from the cylinder thereby decreasing the air pressure of the cylinder. The increasing and decreasing of the air pressure from the cylinder aids in extension and retraction of the piston that turns in aiding extension and retraction of the rod 105 in the coordinated manner to position the plates 104 at appropriate height. After that the microcontroller actuates a motorized ball and socket joint is installed between each of the rod 105 and plates 104 to orient the plates 104 at particular angle to create a mold in accordance with the user-specified dimensions. The ball and socket joint is a mechanical arrangement consists of a ball-shaped component that fits into a socket, with a motor providing the necessary power to drive the rotation to provide angular movement to the rod 105 at particular angle to create mold in accordance with the user-specified dimensions.

[0027] After creating the mold as per user-specified dimensions, the microcontroller actuates a specific motorized shaft 106 wrapped with a fiber glass sheet 107 of particular type to unwrap the sheet 107 in accordance with the user specified dimensions. The shaft 106 is coupled with a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to rotate the shaft 106 with specified speed in order to unwrap the sheet 107 in accordance with the user specified dimensions. After that the microcontroller actuates a pair of robotic grippers 108 assembled within the housing 101 to grip and place the unwrapped sheet 107 over the mold.

[0028] The gripper 108 mentioned herein works similar as a robotic arm do, wherein the robotic arm comprises of a shoulder, elbow and wrist. All these parts are configured with the microcontroller. The elbow is at the middle section of the arm that allows the upper part of the arm to move the lower section independently. Lastly, the wrist is at the tip of the upper arm and attached to the end effector works as hand for griping and placing the unwrap sheet 107 over the mold. Herein, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 109 synced with an ultrasonic sensor installed on the housing 101 for detecting length of the unwrapped sheet 107.

[0029] The imaging unit 109 mentioned herein comprises of comprises of a camera and processor that works in collaboration to capture and process the images of the unwrapped sheet 107. The camera firstly captures multiple images of the surrounding, wherein the camera comprises of a body, electronic shutter, lens, lens aperture, image sensor, and imaging processor that works in sequential manner to capture images of the unwrapped sheet 107. After capturing of the images by the camera, the shutter is automatically open due to which the reflected beam of light coming from the surrounding due to light is directed towards the lens aperture. After that the reflected light beam passes through the image sensor.

[0030] The image sensor now analyzes the beam to retrieve signal from the beams which is further calibrate by the sensor to capture images of the unwrapped sheet 107 in electronic signal. Upon capturing images, the imaging processor processes the electronic signal into digital image. When the image capturing is done, the processor associated with the imaging unit 109 processes the captured images by using a protocol of artificial intelligence to retrieve data from the captured image in the form of digital signal. The detected data in the form of digital signal is now transmitted to the linked microcontroller based on which the microcontroller acquires the data to detect the presence of the unwrapped sheet 107.

[0031] Simultaneously, the ultrasonic sensor detects the length of the unwrapped sheet 107. The ultrasonic sensor works by emitting high-frequency sound waves and measuring the time it takes for the echoes to return after bouncing off the surface of the unwrapped sheet 107. By calculating the time delay and knowing the speed of sound in air, the sensor determines the distance to the sheet 107. As the sheet 107 unrolls, the sensor continuously measures the length by tracking changes in the distance, allowing precise detection of the unwrapped length in real-time. Based on detection, if the detected length matches the user-specified dimensions, the microcontroller actuates a motorized cutter 110 installed within the housing 101 via a first robotic link 111 to cut the sheet 107 and detach from the specific shaft 106.

[0032] The robotic link 111 is similar to the robotic arm that positions the cutter 110 in contact with the sheet 107. After that the microcontroller actuates a motor coupled with the cutter 110 that is activated by the microcontroller to rotate the cutter 110 with specified speed in order to cut the sheet 107 and detach from the specific shaft 106. Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates an electronic valve 126 installed with each of pair of chambers 112 arranged within the housing 101 to open and dispense evaluated amount of the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution from the chambers 112 into a mixing container 126 arranged in continuation to the valves 126. The valve 126 operates by converting electrical signals from the microcontroller into mechanical motion to open or close the flow path. Typically, the valve 126 is an electronically actuated solenoid valve. When the microcontroller sends a signal, an electromagnetic coil inside the valve is energized, creating a magnetic field that moves a plunger or actuator to open the valve 126 to dispense the evaluated amount of the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution into the mixing container 126. Herein, the solution dispenses in ratio having the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener that is 2:1 mix ratio by volume, simply measure out 2 parts resin to 1 part hardener for proper mixing.

[0033] After the dispensing of the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution in the container 126, the microcontroller generates commands to actuate a motorized stirrer 113 installed in the container 126 to mix the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution to produce an epoxy mixture. The stirrer 113 operates by The stirrer 113 operates by using a motor, typically an electric DC or stepper motor, controlled by the microcontroller. When actuated, the motor drives a rotating shaft 106 connected to a stirring blade or paddle of the stirrer 113. The motor’s speed and torque are precisely controlled by the microcontroller to ensure thorough mixing of the epoxy resin and hardener solution. The stirring blade creates turbulent motion in the liquid, homogenizing the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution into a consistent epoxy mixture.

[0034] Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates a second robotic link 115 integrated with an electronic nozzle 114 installed with the container 126 to position the nozzle 114 over the sheet 107. After that the microcontroller actuates the nozzle 114 to pour the mixture over the sheet 107. The nozzle 114 includes solenoids, piezoelectric actuators, or motor-driven mechanisms that converts electrical signals into mechanical motion. The nozzle 114 is controlled by a control unit that sends electrical signals to the actuation mechanism.

[0035] The control unit includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) or analog voltage control. The primary function of the nozzle 114 is to control the opening and closing of the nozzle’s orifice or aperture. Upon receiving the appropriate electrical signal by the actuation mechanism, it initiates the motion that opens or closes the nozzle 114. This action controls the flow of the mixture through the nozzle 114. The nozzle 114 allows precise control over the flow rate and direction of the mixture. By modulating the actuation mechanism according to the desired parameters, the nozzle 114 is capable to regulate the flow and provide accurate dispensing of the mixture over the sheet 107.

[0036] Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates a pneumatic unit integrated with a telescopic bar 116 configured with ceiling portion of the housing 101 to extend and position a motorized roller 117 configured with free end of the bar 116 in contact with the dispensed epoxy mixture. After that the microcontroller actuates a motorized sliding unit 118 installed between the ceiling portion and bar 116 to translate the roller 117 in view of spreading the dispensed mixture over the sheet 107. The sliding unit 118 comprises of a rail unit that provides a guided path for linear movement. The rail unit usually includes a pair of parallel rails or tracks, along which the sliding unit 118 moves. The slider carriage, also called a stage or platform 103 equipped with a mechanism to minimize friction and ensure smooth motion.

[0037] The sliding unit 118 incorporates a motor and a drive mechanism to generate linear motion. The motor is connected to a drive mechanism, such as a belt, lead screw, or ball screw. The drive mechanism converts the rotational motion of the motor into linear motion, propelling the slider carriage along the rail unit to translate the roller 117 in view of spreading the dispensed mixture over the sheet 107. During spreading the dispensed mixture over the sheet 107, a Peltier unit 127 is installed with each of the plate 104 regulates temperature of the sheet 107 and mixture for hardening and manufacturing the plate of the user-specified dimensions.

[0038] The Peltier unit 127 mentioned herein comprises of junctions and a thermoelectric generator (TEG) that is a solid unit which converts the heat into electric energy by the phenomena of see beck effect that is also known as form of thermoelectric effect. Further when the current flows through the junctions, the heat is removed from one junction to regulate the temperature within the plates 104 for hardening and manufacturing the plate of the user-specified dimension. Herein, if the microcontroller via the imaging unit 109 determines presence of air bubbles over the dispensed mixture, then the microcontroller actuates another pneumatic unit integrated with each of multiple pneumatic pins 119 installed over outer periphery of the roller 117 to extend and remove the detected air bubbles.

[0039] After the manufacturing of plate of the user-specified dimension as detected by the imaging unit 109 via the microcontroller, the microcontroller actuates a third robotic link 120 installed within the housing 101 and configured with a motorized polishing disc 125 to polish outer surface and edges of the manufactured plate. Herein, the polishing disc 125 is coupled with a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to rotate the polishing in contact with the manufactured plate for producing even surface texture. Herein, a vacuum unit 121 installed within the housing 101 to with draw waste produced due to polishing of the plate that is further collected in a box 122 connected with the vacuum unit 121.

[0040] The vacuum unit 121 mentioned herein operates by generating a suction force using a motor-driven pump or fan to create a low-pressure zone. When activated, the motor powers the pump, drawing air and waste particles from the polishing area through a connected hose or duct. The suction force carries the waste into the box 122 . Herein, an ultrasonic testing unit 123 is installed within the housing 101 determines presence of cracks or voids in the manufactured plate The ultrasonic testing unit 123 works by transmitting high-frequency sound waves into the manufactured plate through a transducer. These sound waves propagate through the plate and are reflected back to the transducer when they encounter interfaces such as cracks, voids, or other discontinuities.

[0041] The unit after that measures the time takes for the echoes to return and analyzes the signal's amplitude and pattern to identify imperfections. By comparing the reflected signals with expected values for a defect-free plate, the ultrasonic testing unit 123 precisely locate and characterize cracks or voids within the plate. Upon detection of the cracks or voids, the microcontroller directs the grippers 108 to discard the manufactured plate. After that the device again proceed the operation to manufacture correct one as detected by the ultrasonic testing unit 123.

[0042] Upon manufacturing of the plate, the microcontroller actuates the grippers 108 to engage the plate with a motorized clamp 124 assembled within the housing 101 and configured with an vibration unit to provide vibrations of a specific intensity to the plate. The clamp 124 is linked with a hinge mechanism coupled with a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to provide back and forth movement to the clamp 124 to engage the plate. After that vibration unit actuates to provide vibrations of a specific intensity to the plate. The vibration unit works by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy which causes the unit to vibrate.

[0043] The vibration unit comprises of a motor, eccentric weight and shaft 106, as the microcontroller directs the motor the shaft 106 rotates which in turn rotates the weight. The rotation of weigh creates the unbalanced forces which leads in vibration of the unit resulting in the providing vibrational sensations in the clamp 124 to provide vibrations of a specific intensity to the plate. Herein, a TMR (Tunnel Magneto Resistance) sensor integrated with the housing 101 detects vibrations intensity in the plate. The TMR sensor works by measuring changes in electrical resistance that occur due to the presence of a magnetic field. The sensor contains a thin magnetic layer that is positioned between two non-magnetic layers. When the manufactured plate vibrates, it causes slight movements or shifts in the magnetic field around the sensor.

[0044] The movements in the magnetic field around the sensor alter the alignment of magnetic moments in the material, which changes the electrical resistance of the TMR sensor. The microcontroller interprets the changes in resistance to detect the intensity of the vibrations in the plate and compares with a database based on given input by the user in the display panel 102 related to types and layers of glass fibre used, thickness specifications of the vibration-absorbing plate, historical data on vibration reduction performance for various configurations. After that the device adjusts the operations (e.g. layer configurations, material proportions, and cutting dimensions) to meet the desired specifications required for the user and accordingly directs the display panel 102 to display the detected vibrations intensity to aware the user to check the required intensity of the vibration for the current manufactured plate.

[0045] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so the user effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0046] The present invention works best in following manner that includes the housing 101 positioned on a ground surface installed with the touch interactive display panel 102 that is accessed by the user to provide input regarding manufacturing a vibration dampening composite plate of specific dimensions along with type of glass fiber with which the plate is to be manufactured. Based on the user-specified dimensions, the microcontroller linked with the display panel 102 evaluates an appropriate amount of epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution required for manufacturing the plate. After that the pneumatic rod 105 that actuates to extend and retract in a coordinated manner to position the plates 104 at appropriate height and the motorized ball and socket joint actuates to orient the plates 104 at particular angle to create a mold in accordance with the user-specified dimensions. After that the microcontroller actuates a specific shaft 106 wrapped with user-specified type of fiber glass sheet 107 to unwrap the sheet 107 in accordance with the user specified dimensions that is gripped by the pair of robotic grippers 108 to place the unwrapped sheet 107 over the mold. Herein, the artificial intelligence based imaging unit 109 installed synced with the ultrasonic sensor determines length of the unwrapped sheet 107 and as soon as the detected length matches the user-specified dimensions, the microcontroller actuates the motorized cutter 110 to cut the sheet 107 and detach from the specific shaft 106. After that the electronic valve 126 open and dispense the evaluated amount of the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution into the mixing container 126 followed by actuation of the motorized stirrer 113 to mix the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution to produce an epoxy mixture. After that the electronic nozzle 114 via the second robotic link 115 that is directed by the microcontroller to position the nozzle 114 over the sheet 107 followed by actuation of the nozzle 114 to pour the mixture over the sheet 107. Herein, the Peltier unit 127 regulate temperature of the sheet 107 and mixture in view of hardening and manufacturing the plate of the user-specified dimensions.

[0047] 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 vibration dampening composite plate manufacturing device, comprising:

i) a housing 101 positioned over a fixed surface and installed with a touch interactive display panel 102 that is accessed by a user to provide input regarding manufacturing a vibration dampening composite plate of specific dimensions along with type of glass fiber with which said plate is to be manufactured, wherein based on said user-specified dimensions, a microcontroller linked with said display panel 102 evaluates an appropriate amount of epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution required for manufacturing said plate;

ii) a platform 103 arranged within said housing 101 and configured with plurality of plates 104 each connected with said platform 103 by means of a pneumatic rod 105 that actuates to extend and retract in a coordinated manner to position said plates 104 at appropriate height, wherein a motorized ball and socket joint is installed between each of said rod 105 and plates 104 that actuates to orient said plates 104 at particular angle to create a mold in accordance with said user-specified dimensions;

iii) plurality of motorized shafts 106 each wrapped with a fiber glass sheet 107 of particular type, wherein said microcontroller actuates a specific shaft 106 wrapped with user-specified type of fiber glass sheet 107 to unwrap said sheet 107 in accordance with said user specified dimensions that is gripped by a pair of robotic grippers 108 installed within said housing 101 to place said unwrapped sheet 107 over said mold;

iv) an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 109 installed within said housing 101 and synced with an ultrasonic sensor for capturing and processing images of said unwrapped sheet 107, wherein based on said captured images, a microcontroller linked with said imaging unit 109 determines length of said unwrapped sheet 107 and as soon as said monitored length matches said user-specified dimensions, said microcontroller actuates a motorized cutter 110 installed within said housing 101 via a first robotic link 111 to cut said sheet 107 and detach from said specific shaft 106;

v) a pair of chambers 112 arranged within said housing 101 and each stored with said epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution, wherein an electronic valve 126 installed with each of said chamber 112 to open and dispense said evaluated amount of said epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution into a mixing container 126 arranged in continuation to said valves 126, followed by actuation of a motorized stirrer 113 installed in said container 126 to mix said epoxy resin and epoxy hardener solution to produce an epoxy mixture; and

vi) an electronic nozzle 114 installed with said container 126 via a second robotic link 115 that is directed by said microcontroller to position said nozzle 114 over said sheet 107 followed by actuation of said nozzle 114 to pour said mixture over said sheet 107, wherein a Peltier unit 127 is installed with each of said plate 104 to regulate temperature of said sheet 107 and mixture in view of hardening and manufacturing said plate of said user-specified dimensions.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a telescopic bar 116 configured with ceiling portion of said housing 101 and directed by said microcontroller to extend and position a motorized roller 117 configured with free end of said bar 116 in contact with said dispensed epoxy mixture followed by actuation of a motorized sliding unit 118 installed between said ceiling portion and bar 116 to translate said roller 117 in view of spreading said dispensed mixture over said sheet 107.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein in case said microcontroller via said imaging unit 109 determines presence of air bubbles over said dispensed mixture, said microcontroller actuates plurality of pneumatic pins 119 installed over outer periphery of said roller 117 to extend and remove said detected air bubbles.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a third robotic link 120 is installed within said housing 101 and configured with a motorized polishing disc 125 that are directed by said microcontroller to polish outer surface and edges of said manufactured plate.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a vacuum unit 121 is installed within said housing 101 and actuated by said microcontroller to with draw waste produced due to polishing of said plate that is collected in a box 122 connected with said vacuum unit 121.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an ultrasonic testing unit 123 is installed within said housing 101 and actuated by said microcontroller to determines presence of cracks or voids in said manufactured plate and in case of detection of said cracks or voids, said microcontroller directs said grippers 108 to discard said manufactured plate.

7) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein upon manufacturing of said plate, said microcontroller directs said grippers 108 to engage said plate with a motorized clamp 124 installed within said housing 101 and configured with an vibration unit that actuates to provide vibrations of a specific intensity to said plate.

8) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 7, wherein a TMR (Tunnel Magneto Resistance) sensor integrated with said housing 101 to monitor vibrations intensity in said plate upon actuation of said vibration unit and accordingly directs said display panel 102 to display said monitored vibrations intensity to aware said user.

9) 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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1 202421094447-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
2 202421094447-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
3 202421094447-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
4 202421094447-POWER OF AUTHORITY [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
5 202421094447-FORM-9 [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
6 202421094447-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
7 202421094447-FORM 18 [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
8 202421094447-FORM 1 [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
9 202421094447-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
10 202421094447-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
11 202421094447-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
12 202421094447-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
13 202421094447-DRAWINGS [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
14 202421094447-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
15 202421094447-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [01-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-01
16 202421094447-FORM-26 [03-06-2025(online)].pdf 2025-06-03