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Automated Pavement Maintenance Device

Abstract: An automated pavement maintenance device, comprising a pair of platforms 101 positioned on a pavement surface connected via a pair of electromagnetic springs 108, an elongated handle 102 attached with platforms 101 gripped by a user, a telescopic rod 104 integrated between handle 102 and member 103 positioning handle 102, a microphone 105 integrated in platform 101 provides command, an imaging unit 106 on platform 101 determining spacing’s distance, multiple motorized wheels 107 positioning platforms 101 on spacing, a triangular structure 109 having a pair of telescopic links 110 between platforms 101 via a motorized ball and socket joint 111 aligning structure 109 within spacing to remove weed plant, a speaker 114 on platform 101 guiding user, an electronic nozzle 112 arranged in platform 101 with a chamber 113 filling gaps and a pair of telescopic bars 116 with multiple bristles 117 arranged on handle 102 cleans soil scattered.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
09 January 2025
Publication Number
06/2025
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

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

Inventors

1. Dr. Ankur Bhogayata
Department of Civil Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot – Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated pavement maintenance device that is capable of effectively maintaining the pavements by extracting the weed plants from spacing of the pavement without any manual assistance while ensuring ground integrity.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Basically, the pavements includes sidewalks, driveways, roadways and other hard surfaces constructed to provide durable, stable surfaces for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The structure is typically made of material such as concrete or bricks and are designed to handle various loads and weather conditions. Weeds often grow in the soil around pavements creating an uneven and unsightly surface. To maintain a smooth and clean pavement area, these unwanted weeds need to be regularly removed. Well-designed pavements enhance the visual appeal of an area and contribute to urban planning. The pavements are tailored for specific functions such as decorative pavements or functional pavements in industrial areas. Pavements improve accessibility for people with mobility issues by providing even and stable surfaces, which are essential for wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility aids.

[0003] Conventionally, many devices and methods which involves use of pressure washing in which high pressure water jets are used to remove the weed and their roots. Use of flame weeding that burns weed plants but require careful handling to avoid fire hazards. Manually pulling weed plants by hands and use of hoes/scrapers for loosening and removing weeds from the pavement. The weed trimers cuts the weed plants from the pavement surface and a method that includes applying a layer of mulch around the pavement area prevents weed plants from growing. These methods require careful and continuous sight on the process and require man power to remove the weed plants. Also, these methods causes hazards and accidents that harms the life of man power.

[0004] WO2014151973A1 discloses a pavement repair system is provided utilizing solid phase auto regenerative cohesion and homogenization by liquid asphalt oligopolymerization technologies. The system is suitable for use in repairing asphalt pavement, including pavement exhibiting a high degree of deterioration (as manifested in the presence of potholes, cracks, ruts, or the like) as well as pavement that has been subject to previous repair and may comprise a substantial amount of dirt and other debris (e.g., chipped road paint or other damaged or disturbed surfacing materials). A system utilizing homogenization by liquid asphalt oligopolymerization is suitable for rejuvenating or repairing aged asphalt, thereby improving properties of the paving material. Although, WO’973 discloses about an invention that is used for repairing the pavements by cleaning the dirt accumulated on the pavement and repair the cracks. However, the cited invention lacks in providing assistance to user for removing the weed plants in spacing of the pavements and filling the gaps in the pavements to get even surface.

[0005] CN109629389B discloses the invention discloses a pavement accurate maintenance system and a method thereof in the field of road maintenance, comprising an asphalt mixture forming device, a low-damage asphalt pavement cutting device and a heating, paving and rolling device; the method has the advantages that the prefabricated asphalt mixture with the corresponding mixing ratio is selected according to the structural parameters of the original pavement to carry out simple secondary heating, secondary diseases caused by material difference are reduced, high-low temperature stability and durability of the original pavement material and the repair material are kept highly consistent, and the problem of poor pavement repair effect in the prior art is solved. Although, CN’389 discloses about an invention that is used for maintaining the pavements by repairing the damaged areas and cleaning, treating or filling of cuts or grooves on the pavement surfaces. However, the cited invention lacks in providing assistance to user for removing the weed plants in spacing of the pavements to properly maintain the pavements.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices are available in the market that enables users to maintain the pavements. However, the existing devices facilitates user to repair the cracks and the dirt accumulated over the surface of the pavement is removed. The damaged areas are repaired, cleaning and filling of cuts and grooves of the pavement are maintained. But the cited inventions, lacks in removing the weed plants from the pavements.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of effectively removing the weed plants from the pavements. Also, the device is capable of cleaning the soil scattered on the pavement during the weed plant extraction.

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 effectively removing the weed plants from the spacing of the pavements without any manual assistance.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting and removing the stones from the path of the device during removal of the weed plants for smooth process without disrupting the surrounding area.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of filling the gaps of pavement with concrete mixture maintaining the evenness of the pavement surface.

[0012] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of cleaning the soil scattered on the pavement during extraction of the weed plant ensuring ground integrity and cleanliness.

[0013] 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

[0014] The present invention relates to an automated pavement maintenance device that facilitate the user in safely clearing weed plants from pavement gaps while ensuring concrete filling between spaces to get even surface of pavement.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated pavement maintenance device comprises of a pair of platform to be positioned on a ground surface of a pavement, an elongated handle is attached with the platforms by means of a V-shaped member, ends of which are connected to the platforms, an ultrasonic sensor embedded on the platform determining height of the user positioned in proximity to the platforms, a telescopically operated rod integrated in between the handle and member actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to extend/retract for positioning the handle till the user’s hands in view of allowing the user to grip the handle, a microphone integrated in the platform for enabling a user to provide input voice commands to remove weed plants from spacing of the pavement, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the platform and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the platform respectively to determine distance of the spacing having the weed plant from the platform, plurality of motorized wheels arranged underneath each of the platform actuated by the microcontroller to maneuver the platforms in view of positioning the platforms on lateral sides of the spacing, a laser measurement sensor embedded in the platform for determining dimensions of the spacing based on which the microcontroller actuates a pair of electromagnetic springs connecting the platforms to expand/contract for proper placement of the platforms, a LiDAR(Light Detection and Ranging) sensor embedded in the platform for determining distance of the weed plant from the platform, a triangular structure constructed with a pair of telescopically operated links having converging ends arranged in between the platforms by means of a motorized ball and socket joint integrated in between each of the link and platform for providing required movement to the links for aligning the structure at an inclined angle with the spacing followed by actuation of the links to extend/retract for getting penetrated in the soil surface and plurality of expandable metallic strips are arranged in the structure for expanding and retracting as per the user’s requirements to facilitate insertion into the surface and effective weed removal.

[0016] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a holographic projection unit installed on the platform to provide visual guidance to users, in view of assisting the user in precise alignment of the device over identified weed locations for efficient extraction, a tactile sensor embedded in the structure determining hardness of the soil based on which the microcontroller directs the wheels to maneuver the device at an optimum speed in view of applying an appropriate force on the structure while moving beneath the weed plant’s root thus removing the weed plant from the spacing, an electronically controlled nozzle arranged in one of the platform and configured with a chamber storing concrete mixture upon successfully removing the plants, the microcontroller actuates a speaker installed on the platform to produce audio signals for guiding the user to positon the platforms in proximity to the spacing followed by actuation of the nozzle to dispense an optimum amount of concrete mixture in the spacing for filling the gaps of pavement to maintain ground integrity, thereby facilitating the user in maintaining pavement surface, a pair of telescopically operated bars arranged on lateral sides of the elongated handle and assembled with plurality of bristles for cleaning any soil scattered on the pavement during the weed extraction, a weight sensor embedded in the chamber for monitoring weight of the concrete mixture based on which the microcontroller actuates a speaker installed on the body to produce audio signals for notifying the user to refill the chamber, a hydraulic pusher arranged with one of the platform for applying pressure on the structure, in case the imaging unit detects a stone in path of the structure in view of removing the stone and a battery is configured with the device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered 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 an automated pavement maintenance 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 an automated pavement maintenance device that facilitates user with easy and automated way of removing weed plants from pavements by utilizing less time and human efforts while maintaining gaps accurately. The device also provides with the features to clean the soil scattered on the pavement during weed extraction.

[0023] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an automated pavement maintenance device is illustrated, respectively comprising a pair of platforms 101 positioned on a ground surface of a pavement, an elongated handle 102 attached with the platforms 101 by means of a V-shaped member 103 ends of which are connected to the platforms 101, a telescopically operated rod 104 integrated in between the handle 102 and member 103, a microphone 105 integrated in the platform 101, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 installed on the platform 101, plurality of motorized wheels 107 arranged underneath each of the platform 101, a pair of electromagnetic springs 108 connecting the platforms 101, a triangular structure 109 constructed with a pair of telescopically operated links 110 having converging ends arranged in between the platforms 101 by means of a motorized ball and socket joint 111, an electronically controlled nozzle 112 arranged in one of the platform 101 and configured with a chamber 113, a speaker 114 installed on the platform 101, plurality of expandable metallic strips 115 arranged in the structure 109, a pair of telescopically operated bars 116 arranged on lateral sides of the elongated handle 102 and assembled with plurality of bristles 117 and a hydraulic pusher 118 arranged with one of the platform 101.

[0024] The device disclosed herein includes a pair of platforms 101 that is to be positioned over a ground surface of a pavement. The platforms 101 are casted from rigid materials featuring a highly durable rectangular shape that provides ample space for housing numerous mechanical and electrical components. The platforms 101 are light in weight allowing user to easily relocate the platforms 101 between sites as needed. The exterior of platforms 101 is coated with layers of paint protecting it from rust and corrosion when exposed to various environmental conditions. An elongated handle 102 connected to the platforms 101 using a V-shaped member 103 and ends of member 103 are securely fastened to each platform 101. The height of the user standing nearby the platforms 101 is determined by an ultrasonic sensor embedded on the platform 101. The ultrasonic sensor works by generating ultrasonic waves, the transmitter transmits the waves to hit the user’s body. After hitting the body, the waves are diffracted back. The diffracted waves are received by a receiver within the sensor. The pattern of the received waves are converted into an electrical signal. The electrical signal is processed by a microcontroller and determines the height of the user.

[0025] According to the user’s height, the microcontroller actuates a telescopically operated rod 104 integrated between handle 102 and member 103. The telescopically operated rods 104 are powered by a pneumatic unit that includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the rods 104. When the compressed air enters inside the cylinder via the air valve this increases the air pressure inside the cylinder, therefore the piston rod which is connected to the inner cylinder extends. In same way the retraction of piston rod is done by releasing the air via the air valve. Therefore, the handle 102 is positioned till the user’s hands allowing user to grip the handle 102 comfortably.

[0026] A microphone 105 integrated on the platform 101 enables user to provide input voice commands for removing the weed plants from the spacing of the pavement. The microphone 105 is a transducer that converts sound wave into an electrical signal. The microphone 105 contains a small diaphragm connected to a moving coil. When the user’s sound waves hit the diaphragm, it vibrates. This causes the coil to move back and forth in the magnet's field, generating an electrical current. The received electrical signal by the microphone 105 is processed by the microcontroller linked with the microphone 105.

[0027] After receiving command from user, the microcontroller actuates an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 106 installed on the platform 101 and paired with a processor capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the platforms 101. The imaging unit 106 works as the light passes from the lens of camera and then strikes the sensor, sensor converts the light energy into an electrical energy then the electrical signals are passed to the image processor. The processor extract the information from the image and that data is stored in the inbuilt memory. Based on the data extracted from the camera unit, the microcontroller determines the distance of the spacing having the weed plant from the platforms 101. Upon detection of the distance of spacing from the platforms 101, the microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized wheels 107 arranged underneath each of the platforms 101 to move for positioning the platforms 101 on lateral sides of the spacing. The motorized wheel consists of an electric motor coupled with belts which transfer the rotational motion of the motor to the wheel. The wheel is mounted on the axle which rotates when driven by the motor. The axle connected to the platforms 101 allowing movement of the platforms 101.

[0028] After positioning the platforms 101 on lateral sides of the spacing, the dimensions of the spacing are determined by utilizing a laser measurement sensor embedded in the platform 101. The laser sensor emits the light towards the spacing in pavement surface and after hitting the surface, the light bounce back to the sensor, the time taken by the light to travel to and from the surface is measured, according to the time taken, the dimensions are measured. According to the measured dimensions of the spacing, the microcontroller actuates a pair of electromagnetic springs 108 connecting the platforms 101. The springs 108 get expand and contract making the proper positioning of the platforms 101 over the lateral sides of the spacing as per the requirement. The electromagnetic spring typically consists of a coil of wire wrapped on a magnet making a solenoid and a magnet, when an electric current passes through the coil, it generates a magnetic field. The generated magnetic field interact with the magnet causing a force of attraction and repulsion making expansion and contraction easy. The expansions and contraction of the springs 108 is managed by the microcontroller for placing the platforms 101 properly over the lateral sides of the spacing. The distance/height of weed plant from the platforms 101 is determined by a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor embedded in the platform 101. The sensor works as the pulses bounce off the spacing having the weed plant and return to the LiDAR sensor, the LiDAR sensor then measures how long it takes for each emitted light pulse to return and records the return time, according to the time, distance is measured.

[0029] A triangular structure 109 constructed with a pair of telescopically operated links 110 having converging ends arranged in between the platforms 101 via a motorized ball and socket joint 111. The telescopically operated links 110 works on the principle of pneumatic unit similar to the telescopic rods 104 thus extends/retracts for inserting the structure 109 inside the soil to extract the weed plant. The ball and socket joint 111 is a movable joint where one body is hooked into the hollow space of another body. Multiple gears are assembled inside the ball and socket joint 111 which allows the rotation in any direction. The gears facilitates the movement of the ball within the socket and allowing the rotational motion. The joint 111 allows movement in all directions that is 360 degree rotation is possible. The ball and socket joint 111 is commanded by the microcontroller providing required movement to the links for aligning the structure 109 at an inclined angle with the spacing. The links are actuated to extend/retract for inserting inside the soil surface. Plurality of expandable metallic strips 115 are arranged in the structure 109 for expanding and retracting as per the user’s requirements to facilitate insertion into the surface and effective weed removal. The hardness of the soil is determined by a tactile sensor embedded in the structure 109. The tactile sensor comprises of a contact probe which came in contact with the soil and monitor the pressure sustained by the soil, therefore the hardness of the soil is monitored based on the pressure endured for a particular time instance by the soil.

[0030] Based on the determined hardness of the soil, the microcontroller directs the wheels 107 to maneuver the device at an optimum speed applying an appropriate force on the structure 109. The force applied on the structure 109 forces the sharp end of the structure 109 to remove the weed plant from the spacing while the wheels 107 moving beneath the weed plant. Upon successful removal of the weed plant from the spacing, the microcontroller actuates a speaker 114 installed on the platform 101 to guide user to position the platforms 101 nearby the spacing. The speaker 114 converts the electrical signal into sound waves. The electrical signal enters the voice coil which is wrapped around the inner magnet, when the force is exerted from the stable magnet the amplitude and frequency of signal change, the voice coil moves back and forth generating vibrations along the axis and the air around it is pressurized, these pressurized air molecules propagate as sound waves. A holographic projection unit installed on the platform 101 to provide visual guidance to users in view of assisting the user in precise alignment of the device over identified weed locations for efficient extraction. The holographic projection unit works as when the laser light reflects from the mirror and passed through the prism, the light scatters and passed through the concave lens that disperse the light, which is used to guide the user in aligning the device over the weed location.

[0031] After positioning the platforms 101 in proximity to the spacing, an electronically controlled nozzle 112 actuates which is arranged in the platform 101. A chamber 113 is configured with the nozzle 112 and storing the concrete mixture which is to be dispensed in the gap of pavement. The nozzle 112 comprises of a pump and an orifice, the pump generates high pressure that leads the concrete mixture to flow out towards the orifice end of the nozzle 112, dispensing a regulated amount of concrete mixture within the gaps of pavement. The dispensed concrete mixture within the gaps of pavement ensure ground integrity and even surface of pavement, facilitates user in maintaining pavement surface. A weight sensor embedded in the chamber 113 for monitoring weight of the concrete mixture based on which the microcontroller actuates the speaker 114 installed on the body to produce audio signals for notifying the user to refill the chamber 113. The weight sensor is commonly a load cell, measures weight by converting the force exerted by the filled chamber 113 into an electrical signal. The sensor typically uses strain gauges to detect deformation in a structure 109 under load. The strain gauges' resistance changes with deformation, creating a voltage signal that is then amplified and converted into a weight measurement.

[0032] A pair of telescopically operated bars 116 arranged on lateral sides of the elongated handle 102 and these bars 116 works similar to the rods 104 to get extend/retract. And the bars 116 are assembled with plurality of bristles 117 for cleaning any soil scattered on the pavement during the weed extraction by moving the bristles 117 via bars 116. A hydraulic pusher 118 arranged with one of the platform 101 for applying pressure on the structure 109 The hydraulic pusher 118 works on the principle of hydraulic unit that includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston rod which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the pusher 118 for applying pressure on the structure 109. When the compressed fluid enters inside the cylinder via the valve this increases the pressure inside the cylinder, therefore the piston rod which is connected to the inner cylinder extends and generates pressure on the structure 109. In case the imaging unit 106 detects a stone in path of the structure 109, the hydraulic pusher 118 pressurizes the stone to get remove.

[0033] A batter configured with the device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device. The battery consists of two electrodes known as the cathode and the anode. Through the chemical reaction which involves oxidation and reduction, the battery generates a voltage between these electrodes. The generated voltage produces electrical energy which powers the devices by working on charges within them.

[0034] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the pair of platforms 101 positioned on the ground surface of the pavement equipped with the elongated handle 102 by means of V-shaped member 103 ends of which are connected to the platforms 101. The handle 102 gripped by the user is integrated with the telescopically operated rod 104 that extends as per the user’s height detected via the ultrasonic sensor. The user provides input command to remove the weed plants from the spacing of the pavement via the microphone 105. Upon receiving the command, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 installed on the platform 101 determines distance of spacing having weed plants from the platforms 101 by capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the platforms 101. According to the distance the microcontroller actuates the plurality of motorized wheels 107 arranged underneath each of the platform 101 to position the platforms 101 on lateral sides of the spacing. The microcontroller actuates a pair of electromagnetic springs 108 connecting the platforms 101 to expand to place the platforms 101 properly according to the determined dimensions of the spacing via the laser measurement sensor embedded in the platform 101. The distance of the weed plant from the platforms 101 is determined by the LiDAR sensor. The telescopically operated links 110 having converging ends arranged in between the platforms 101 by means of motorized ball and socket joints 111 that are providing required movement to the links 110 to align the structure 109 at an inclined angle with the spacing and the links 110 actuates to extend/retract to get penetrated into the soil surface. The hardness of the soil is measured by the tactile sensor, based on which the microcontroller directs the wheels 107 to move the device at an optimum speed applying force on the structure 109 that ensure removal of the weed plant from the spacing. Along with the removal of weed plants the telescopically operated bars 116 assembled with plurality of bristles 117 arranged on lateral sides of the handle 102 to clean the soil scattered on the pavement during the weed plant extraction. The hydraulic pusher arranged on the platform 101 to pressure on the structure 109 to remove the stone, if stone is detected in the path of structure 109 during removal of weed plant. After successful removal of weed plant from the spacing, the microcontroller actuates the speaker 114 installed on the platform 101 guiding user to position the platforms 101 in proximity to the spacing. The gaps of the pavement are filled with concrete mixture stored in the chamber 113 via the electronically controlled nozzle 112 arranged on the platform 101, maintaining the pavement surface.

[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. , Claims:1) An automated pavement maintenance device, comprising:

i) a pair of platforms 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface of a pavement, wherein an elongated handle 102 is attached with said platforms 101 by means of a V-shaped member 103, ends of which are connected to said platforms 101;
ii) an ultrasonic sensor embedded on said platform 101 for determining height of said user positioned in proximity to said platforms 101, wherein a telescopically operated rod 104 is integrated in between said handle 102 and member 103 that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to extend/retract for positioning said handle 102 till said user’s hands, in view of allowing said user to grip said handle 102;
iii) a microphone 105 integrated in said platform 101 for enabling a user to provide input voice commands to remove weed plants from spacing of said pavement, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 is installed on said platforms 101 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said platform 101, respectively to determine distance of said spacing having said weed plant;
iv) plurality of motorized wheels 107 arranged underneath each of said platform 101 that is actuated by said microcontroller to maneuver said platforms 101 in view of positioning said platforms 101 on lateral sides of said spacing, wherein a laser measurement sensor embedded in said platform 101 for determining dimensions of said spacing, based on which said microcontroller actuates a pair of electromagnetic springs 108 connecting said platforms 101, to expand/contract for proper placement of said platforms 101;
v) a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor embedded in said platform 101 for determining distance of said weed plant from said platform 101, wherein a triangular structure 109 constructed with a pair of telescopically operated links 110 having converging ends, arranged in between said platforms 101 by means of a motorized ball and socket joint 111 is integrated in between each of said link and platform 101 for providing required movement to said links 110 for aligning said structure 109 at an inclined angle with said spacing, followed by actuation of said links 110 to extend/retract for getting penetrated in said soil surface;
vi) a tactile sensor embedded in said structure 109 for determining hardness of said soil, based on which said microcontroller directs said wheels 107 to maneuver said device at an optimum speed, in view of applying an appropriate force on said structure 109 while moving beneath said weed plant’s root, thus removing said weed plant from said spacing; and
vii) an electronically controlled nozzle 112 arranged in one of said platform 101 and configured with a chamber 113 storing concrete mixture, wherein upon successfully removing said plants, said microcontroller actuates a speaker 114 installed on said platform 101 to produce audio signals for guiding said user to positon said platforms 101 in proximity to said spacing, followed by actuation of said nozzle 112 to dispense an optimum amount of concrete mixture in said in spacing, for filling said gaps of pavement to maintain ground integrity, thereby facilitating said user in maintaining pavement surface.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of expandable metallic strips 115 are arranged in said structure 109 for expanding and retracting, as per said user’s requirements, to facilitate insertion into said surface and effective weed removal.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pair of telescopically operated bars 116 arranged on lateral sides of said elongated handle 102, and assembled with plurality of bristles 117, for cleaning any soil scattered on said pavement, during said weed extraction.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a holographic projection unit is installed on said platform 101 to provide visual guidance to users, in view of assisting said user in precise alignment of said device over identified weed locations for efficient extraction.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a weight sensor is embedded in each of said chamber 113 for monitoring weight of said concrete mixture, based on which said microcontroller actuates a speaker 114 installed on said body to produce audio signals for notifying said user to refill said chamber 113.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a hydraulic pusher is arranged with one of said platform 101 for applying pressure on said structure 109, in case said imaging unit 106 detects a stone in path of said structure 109, in view of removing said stone.

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

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1 202521002177-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
2 202521002177-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
3 202521002177-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
4 202521002177-PROOF OF RIGHT [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
5 202521002177-POWER OF AUTHORITY [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
6 202521002177-FORM-9 [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
7 202521002177-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
8 202521002177-FORM 18 [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
9 202521002177-FORM 1 [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
10 202521002177-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
11 202521002177-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
12 202521002177-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
13 202521002177-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
14 202521002177-DRAWINGS [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
15 202521002177-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
16 202521002177-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [09-01-2025(online)].pdf 2025-01-09
17 Abstract.jpg 2025-01-30
18 202521002177-FORM-26 [03-06-2025(online)].pdf 2025-06-03