Abstract: A construction waste collection and management system comprising a body 101 sectioned into a first 102, second, and third sections, installed on a construction site, with a platform 201 for disposing of waste into a bucket 202, a microphone 105 taking user’s input, a primary imaging unit for detecting waste type, a motorized vertical slider 203 to lift bucket 202, robotic arms 215 on a conveyor belt 204 to move bucket 202 toward appropriate section, motorized slidable doors 107 on each section to allow waste dispensing, a cylindrical shaft 108 with shredding blades 109 for breaking concrete, motorized sliding units 110 to compress waste, a housing 205 having compartments 206,207,208 with wheels 209 to move towards body 101 for collection, a conveyer 210 attached with each compartment via a hinge joint 211 to transfer waste, and slidable panels 212 dispensing waste into compartments 206,207,208 for collection.
Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a construction waste collection and management system that is developed to automatically manage construction waste by identifying, sorting, and transporting different types of waste efficiently, aiming to reduce manual labor, enhance site cleanliness, and to improve the speed and accuracy of waste disposal processes.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The current commercial practice in waste management involves the use of a combination of IoT-enabled smart bins, route optimization software, and citizen-reporting apps. The growing challenges of waste management, especially in large-scale environments like construction sites, factories, and urban areas are a serious concern. Manual waste collection is time-consuming, labour-intensive, and prone to inefficiencies. It often leads to delayed processing, improper waste segregation, and increased environmental hazards. Automation streamlines the process, reducing human intervention, improving safety, and ensuring waste is collected and transported more efficiently. By automating waste handling, systems are able to better segregate waste by type, reduce contamination, optimize storage, and accelerate the disposal or recycling process, ultimately promoting a cleaner, more organized, and environmentally friendly environment.
[0003] Similar devices and systems for waste collection and management include manual waste bins with human-operated carts, conveyor-based sorting systems, and robotic arms used in recycling plants. While these systems offer basic waste handling, they have several drawbacks. Manual trash bins with human-operated carts, automated waste bins like those used in office buildings, recycling sorting systems, and robotic waste handling arms used in industrial settings. For example, smart bins like the Big belly trash compactor, which uses solar power to compact waste and send notifications when full, help reduce human involvement but still require manual collection. Conveyor-based sorting systems used in recycling plants, such as those at Waste Management's facilities, that sort waste but often struggle with mixed or unorganized materials.
[0004] US7994909B2 discloses systems and methods for authorizing a waste item to be removed from a site. In one embodiment, a waste collection vehicle includes a reader configured to obtain identification information from an identification tag associated with the waste item. A transceiver associated with the vehicle is configured to: receive the identification information from the reader, wirelessly transmit the identification information to a remote computer for processing, and wirelessly receive an indication of whether the waste item should be collected and removed by the waste collection. The received indication is based on at least one hazardous characteristic associated with the identified waste item, a determination that the waste collection vehicle is authorized to collect the waste item having the at least one hazardous characteristic, and a determination that a driver of the waste collection vehicle is authorized to collect the waste item having the at least one hazardous characteristic.
[0005] US11702280B2 discloses a waste management system comprises a waste bin storing waste, wherein the waste bin comprises a smart waste bin sensor device installed on the waste bin of a waste bin owner. The smart waste bin sensor device comprises a set of sensors that sends and receives signals through a wireless network to a cloud server. The set of sensors implements, operates, detects, measures, and monitors environmental conditions inside or outside the waste bin. A waste and litter sensor detects, measures, and monitors a waste type, a waste volume, a litter type, a litter level, a biohazardous waste type, and a biohazardous waste level. A pathogen biosensor detects, measures, and monitors a pathogen type and a biosafety level. The pathogen biosensor comprises a sterilizer to kill pathogens. A waste bin mobile application and a waste collection facility application functionality enable a user to monitor waste in the waste bin.
[0006] Conventionally, many systems exist for waste collection and management, including manual trash bins, Internet of things (IoT)-enabled smart bins, robotic arms for sorting, and conveyor-based sorting systems used in recycling plants. However, the existing solutions have certain limitations pertaining to inefficiency, inadequate waste segregation, dependency on manual labour for transportation, and insufficient integration of automated systems. For instance, while Big belly trash compactors help reduce human involvement by compacting waste and notifying when full, they still require manual collection. Conveyor-based systems, such as those used in recycling plants, often struggle with mixed waste, and robotic arms fail to handle diverse materials effectively without human intervention.
[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the existing art to develop a system that automates the process of waste detection, segregation, collection, and transport to ensure that different waste types are handled and stored separately, preventing contamination. The system is required to be able to automatically compress, transport, and segregate waste reduces human intervention.
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 system for efficient collection, sorting, and transporting of construction waste in an automated manner, thus reducing the need for manual labour and improving overall waste management efficiency.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of identifying and segregating different types of construction waste, ensuring proper disposal and minimizing contamination of waste materials.
[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that enhance the waste management process by utilizing automation and real-time monitoring, optimizing space, and improving the organization and cleanliness of construction sites.
[0012] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a system that handle large amounts of construction waste with minimal human intervention, ensuring safety, reducing the risk of errors, and improving waste handling speed and accuracy.
[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 a construction waste collection and management system that provides an automated solution for the collection, segregation, and transport of construction waste, to reduce human involvement, and ensure a cleaner, more organized construction environment by handling waste in an orderly and systematic manner.
[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a construction waste collection and management system comprises of a body sectioned into a first, second and third sections, developed to be installed on a ground surface of a construction site, a platform configured with body having edges, for enabling a userto put construction waste to be disposed in a bucket located on said platform, a microphone installed on said body for enabling userto provide input voice commands for proper disposal of said waste, a primary artificial intelligence-based imaging unit paired mounted on said body to detect type of said construction waste, being put in said bucket, a microcontroller linked with said imaging unit for processing said type, to activate a motorized vertical slider attached in between said platform and body for providing upward translation to said platform in view of lifting said bucket, a pair of robotic arms are installed on a conveyer belt mounted on an upper portion of said body for grabbing said bucket to place on said conveyer belt, a motorized slidable door mounted on an upper portion of each section of said body, to get translated for opening said appropriate section for allowing said robotic arms to tilt said bucket for dispensing said waste into said appropriate section, an optical sensor installed in said first section, for detecting amount and size of concrete waste, a cylindrical shaft having a plurality of shredding blades, attached centrally across said first section, for breaking down larger chunks of concrete into manageable pieces, a level sensor is installed in said second and third section for detecting amount of said waste dispensed in said second and third sections.
[0016] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a pair of motorized vertical sliding units is assembled on lateral sides of each of said second and third sections, a cylindrical unit is mounted in between said vertical sliding units for applying an optimum force onto said disposed waste, in view of compressing said waste, to create sufficient space for further collection, a user interface is installed in a computing unit wirelessly linked with said system, a housing is having a primary, secondary and tertiary compartments, which I configured with a plurality of motorized wheels, wherein said wheels are linked with said microcontroller to manoeuvre said housing towards said body for initiating collection operation, a conveyer is attached with an upper edge of each of said compartment, by means of a motorized hinge joint, a pair of slidable panels arranged at a front portion of each said sections to translate for shifting said waste into said appropriate compartments, a moisture sensor is installed within each section, which activates a plurality of motorized iris lids are arranged on said body for opening/closing to circulate air within said sections, a secondary imaging unit is mounted on said housing for monitoring surroundings of said body to allow said navigation and obstacle detection, a real-time monitoring dashboard on said interface, accessible by said personnel, said interface displays data related to waste levels, operational status, battery life, and any system errors or alerts, enabling efficient management of said waste collection process, and a battery is associated with said system for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with said system.
[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 construction waste collection and management system; and
Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the construction waste collection and management system.
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 construction waste collection and management system that is capable of improving the waste management process on construction sites by automating the collection, sorting, and transportation of different types of waste, thus reducing human effort, increasing operational efficiency, and ensuring proper disposal of materials.
[0023] Referring to Figure 1, and Figure 2, an isometric view of a body associated with a construction waste collection and management system and an perspective view of a system 100 is illustrated, comprises of a body 101 sectioned into a first 102, second 103 and third sections 104, a microphone 105 installed on the body 101, a primary artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 installed over the body 101, a motorized slidable door 107 mounted on an upper portion of each section of the body 101, a cylindrical shaft 108 having a plurality of shredding blades 109 attached centrally across the first section 102, a pair of motorized vertical sliding units 110 assembled on lateral sides of each of the second and third sections 103, 104, a cylindrical unit 111 is mounted in between the vertical sliding units 110, a platform 201 is configured with the body 101, a bucket 202 is located on the platform 201, a motorized vertical slider 203 is attached in between the platform 201 and body 101, a conveyer belt 204 is mounted on an upper portion of the body 101, a housing 205 is associated with the system, having a primary 206, secondary 207 and tertiary 208 compartments, which are configured with a plurality of motorized wheels 209, a conveyer 210 attached with an upper edge of each of the compartment 206, 207, 208 by means of a motorized hinge joint 211, a pair of slidable panels 212 arranged at a front portion of each the sections 102, 103, 104, a plurality of motorized iris lids 213 are arranged on the body 205, a secondary imaging unit 214 is mounted on the housing 205, and a pair of robotic arms 215 is installed on a conveyer belt 204.
[0024] The present invention herein includes a body 101 encasing various components associated with the system, developed to be positioned on a ground surface of a construction site. The body 101 is made up of any material selected from but not limited to metal or plastic that ensures rigidity of the body 101 for longevity of the system. The body 101 is sectioned into a first 102, second and third sections 103, 104 to effectively promote waste collection and management. The body 101 is configured with a platform 201 having edges on the lower portion near the ground surface. A bucket 202 is provided on the platform 201 or enabling a user to put construction waste.
[0025] To initiate the operation of waste collection and management, a push button is installed on the housing 205, associated with the system is pressed by the user for the activation of the system. The button is typically connected to the system's internal circuitry, allowing the user to activate or deactivate the system through a simple press. Upon pressing of the button, the push force leads to completing of an internal circuit, that in turn sends an electrical signal to an inbuilt microcontroller linked with the system. The microcontroller receives the signal from button and executes instructions to initiate the working of the system. The microcontroller is pre-fed with a defined set of instructions to further actuate the other components to perform proper disposal of the waste.
[0026] The microcontroller activates a microphone 105 installed on the body 101 to allow a user to provide input regarding proper disposal of the waste. The microphone 105 consists of a diaphragm, typically made of a thin, flexible material such as metal or plastic. When sound waves reach the microphone 105, leads to providing a vibrating movement to the diaphragm. These vibrations are directly proportional to the variations in air pressure caused by the sound waves. The diaphragm is coupled to a coil of wire, as the diaphragm vibrates, the coil moves within a magnetic field, inducing an electric current in the wire. This current is proportional to the amplitude and frequency of the sound waves. The electrical signal generated by the diaphragm-coil is transmitted to the microcontroller associated with the system.
[0027] Based on the received input, the microcontroller activates a primary artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 mounted on the body 101 to detect type of the construction waste, being put in the bucket 202. The primary artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 includes a camera that captures images of the platform 201 to gather comprehensive visual information. The imaging unit is linked with a processor that preprocesses the captured images which involves noise reduction to clean the distortions followed by adjusting brightness, contrast, and color balance to make the images more uniform.
[0028] Then, the feature extraction is done using artificial intelligence protocol to identify and extract key features or patterns from the images to highlight significant elements within the image. Artificial intelligence protocols involve deep learning models that are trained to recognize and classify objects, detect anomalies, or segment images into different regions. At last, the processed images are sent to the microcontroller that determines type of the construction waste.
[0029] The multiple sections of the body 101 are dedicated to storing specific types of waste, such as concrete, wood, plastic, etc. This ensures that different materials are kept separate, preventing contamination and making future recycling or disposal more efficient. Based on the detected type of the construction waste, the microcontroller activates a motorized vertical slider 203 attached in between the platform 201 and body 101 for providing upward translation to the platform 201 for lifting the bucket 202.
[0030] The vertical slider 203 is connected to a motor, which is powered by the system's microcontroller for providing the force needed to move the slider 203 and the platform 201 vertically. The vertical slider 203 operates along vertical tracks that move the platform 201 smoothly up and down, preventing it from swaying or getting misaligned. The motor is connected to a gear that provides the necessary mechanical advantage to raise the platform 201. The microcontroller stop the motor once the platform 201 reaches the desired height, ensuring accurate movement and preventing over-lifting.
[0031] The platform 201 is positioned near a conveyer belt 204 mounted on an upper portion of the body 101. Once platform 201 is positioned, the microcontroller _actuates a pair of robotic arms 215 installed on the belt 204 for grabbing the bucket 202 to place on the conveyer belt 204. The robotic arm 215 comprises motor controllers, arm, end effector and sensors. All these parts are configured with the microcontroller. The elbow is at the middle section of the arm 215 that allows the upper part of the arm 215 to move the lower section independently. Lastly, the wrist is at the tip of the upper arm 215 and is attached to the end effector thereby the end effector works as a hand for grabbing the bucket 202 to place over belt 204.
[0032] The microcontroller then activates a motor linked with the belt 204 to translate and move the bucket 202 towards an appropriate section. Conveyor belt 204 includes a direct current (DC) motor drives pulleys, which rotate and move the belt 204 along its length. The belt 204, is typically made of durable materials like rubber or PVC, carries items from one end to the other. Rollers or idlers support the belt 204 and facilitate smooth movement.
[0033] Upon positioning of the bucket 202, the microcontroller activates a motor linked with a motorized slidable door 107 mounted on an upper portion of each section of the body 101. The slidable door 107 is mounted on a track or guide system located on the upper portion of each section of the body 101. This system ensures that the door 107 slides smoothly and in a straight line, either horizontally or vertically depending on the design.
[0034] The door 107 is connected to a motor, which is powered and controlled by the microcontroller for moving the door 107 along the track. The microcontroller sends a signal to the motor to activate the sliding action based on the position of the bucket 202 and the waste that needs to be dispensed. Once the bucket 202 is positioned, the microcontroller triggers the motor to move the door 107. The motor either slides the door 107 open or closed based on the desired action. Simultaneously, the microcontroller re-actuates the arms 215 to dispense the waste into the appropriate section dedicated towards storage of the detected type of waste.
[0035] In case the type of waste corresponds to concrete, the microcontroller activates an optical sensor installed in the first section 102 that detects the amount and size of concrete waste. The optical sensor disclosed herein, contains a light emitter and a light detector. On actuation of the optical sensor, the emitter emits a beam of light which travels through the air until it hits the waste. Due to different size of the waste, the light beam will be refracted, which causes the intensity of the light to decrease. The light detector then detects the decrease in light intensity and sends a signal to the microcontroller. The microcontroller, after processing the signal, detect the size of the waste.
[0036] If the size is found to be larger than a certain threshold limit, the microcontroller activates a plurality of shredding blades 109 installed over a cylindrical shaft 108 that is attached centrally across the first section 102 for breaking down larger chunks of concrete into manageable pieces. The cylindrical shaft 108, which is centrally installed across the first section 102, is powered by a motor. The motor rotates the shaft 108 at a high speed, which in turn causes the shredding blades 109 to rotate as well. The shredding blades 109 are angled to cut or break down larger chunks of material (such as concrete) as they come into contact with the rotating blades 109. As concrete waste enters the section where the shredding blades 109 are located, the rotating blades 109 move the chunks of concrete towards them. Once the concrete is broken into smaller pieces by the shredding blades 109, it becomes easier to store and manage within the first section 102 of the system.
[0037] In case the detected type corresponds to a wood / plastic, the microcontroller activates a level sensor is installed in the second and third section 103, 104 respectively for detecting amount of the waste dispensed in the respective sections. The level sensor, used herein, is a type of point sensor which detects the level of the wood / plastic waste by measuring the amount of infrared light that is reflected back from the surface of the waste into a photodiode associated with the sensor. The level sensor detects the level of the wood/plastic waste and sends to the microcontroller in the form of electrical signal to the microcontroller. The microcontroller then processes the signal of the detected level with a threshold level pre-fed in the linked database.
[0038] Based on the detected level of disposed waste, the microcontroller activates a pair of motorized vertical sliding units 110 assembled on lateral sides of each of the second and third sections 103, 104 respectively to translate a cylindrical unit 111 mounted in between the vertical sliding units 110. Each vertical sliding unit is powered by a motor, linked to the microcontroller, which controls its operation. The motorized unit moves the cylindrical unit 111 vertically along a set of vertical tracks. The tracks or guides help keep the cylindrical unit 111 aligned and prevent it from shifting sideways during the vertical movement. Depending on the level of the disposed waste, detected by the microcontroller, the sliding units 110 move the cylindrical unit 111 up or down. When the microcontroller activates the sliding units 110 to raise the cylindrical unit 111, it presses down on the disposed waste, compacting it into the section to make space for more waste. Conversely, when the microcontroller lowers the cylindrical unit 111, it ensures that the waste doesn't get over-compressed.
[0039] In case the detected amount of concrete waste and wood/plastic waste exceeds storing capabilities of the sections, the microcontroller generates a wireless notification sent to a user interface installed in a computing unit wirelessly associated with the system. The computing unit is linked with the microcontroller via a communication module to facilitate wireless communication. The communication module facilitates data exchange between computing unit and microcontroller by encoding and sending information over various channels, such as Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, or cellular networks.
[0040] The communication module, such as a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) module connects to the microcontroller to wirelessly transfer data to the computing unit, like a smartphone or server, over a Wi-Fi network. The microcontroller sends the data via the Wi-Fi module to a remote server or cloud service using standard communication protocols (such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) or MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport)). The microcontroller then sends a notification to the user interface for prompting a concerned personnel to provide input command for collection of the waste.
[0041] Upon receiving the input, the microcontroller activates a motor connected to a plurality of motorized wheels 209 which is configured with a housing 205, wirelessly linked with the microcontroller to maneuver the housing 205 towards the body 101 for initiating collection operation. The motor receives electrical power from a power source which is converted into mechanical energy by the motor, which generates rotational force. When the motor is activated, the motor's shaft 108 starts to rotate, causing the wheels 209 to spin to maneuver the housing 205. Further, the user interface is also accessed by the personnel to provide relocating commands to the housing 205, and accordingly microcontroller regulates operation of the wheels 209.
[0042] The housing 205 is divided into a primary 206, secondary 207 and tertiary 208 compartments, each compartment is installed with a conveyer 210 at upper edge. The conveyor is installed via a motorized hinge joint 211, actuated by the microcontroller based on the detected presence of the housing 205 in close proximity to the body 101 by the imaging unit. The motorized hinge joint 211 used herein, is a piece of metal that joins the conveyor with the housing 205 and allows it to be opened or closed by revolving along the longitudinal axis whose operation is governed by a DC motor.
[0043] The hinge provides controlled movement to the conveyer 210 for tilting the conveyer 210 of an appropriate compartment to align with the section filled with waste. The conveyor is aligned in a vertical orientation and the conveyor consists of a belt 204 stretched across two or more pulleys in close loop and one of the pulley is attached with a driven motor that is interlinked with the microcontroller. On actuation, the driven motor rotates the pulley which in turn results in positioning of the conveyor.
[0044] Upon positioning of the conveyor, the front portion of each section is arranged with a pair of slidable panels 212, which is actuated by the microcontroller to slightly open for dispensing the waste onto the conveyer 210. Each slidable panel 212 is mounted on track along the front portion of each section that allow the panels 212 to move smoothly in a linear direction. The panels 212 are connected to a motor, which is activated by the microcontroller that moves the panels 212 along the tracks in response to specific commands, allowing them to slide open or close either partially or fully, depending on the required action. The panels 212 intently translate for shifting the waste into the appropriate compartments 206, 207, 208 in view of ensuring secured handling, collection and segregation of construction waste, thus maintaining cleanliness on construction sites.
[0045] Additionally, there is a moisture sensor is installed within each section to detect moisture within the sections. The non-contact moisture sensor operates by emitting electromagnetic waves or infrared radiation towards the waste materials. When these waves encounter moisture, they are absorbed or reflected differently compared to dry materials. The sensor then measures the changes in reflection or absorption and send the signal to the microcontroller in order to determine the moisture content of the materials that is compared to a database pre-fed with the database.
[0046] When moisture levels exceed a predetermined threshold, the microcontroller activates a plurality of motorized iris lids 213 is arranged on the body 101 to circulate air within the sections and prevent mold or odour build-up. The motorized iris lids 213, mentioned herein, consists of a ring in bottom configured with multiple slots along periphery, multiple number of blade and blade actuating ring on the top. Each blade is pivotally jointed with blade actuating ring and the base plate are hooked over the blade. The blade actuating ring is rotated clock and antilock wise by a DC motor embedded in ball actuating ring which results in opening of the holes to allow air to circulate within the sections, ensuring optimal hygiene and prevent contamination in the sections.
[0047] The housing 205 is installed with a secondary imaging unit 214 for monitoring surroundings of the body 101 to allow the navigation and obstacle detection. The secondary imaging unit 214 works in the same manner as the primary imaging unit. Based on obstacle detection, the microcontroller regulates movement of the housing 205, thus ensuring safe and efficient movement of the body 101.
[0048] The system includes a real-time monitoring dashboard on the interface, that is accessed by the personnel, and the interface displays data related to waste levels, operational status, battery life, and any system errors or alerts, enabling efficient management of the waste collection process.
[0049] Moreover, a battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the system to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrodes known as a cathode and an anode. A voltage is generated between the anode and cathode via oxidation/reduction and thus produces the electrical energy to provide to the system.
[0050] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the body 101 sectioned into a first 102, second and third sections 103, 104, respectively developed to be installed on the ground surface of the construction site. The body 101 is configured with the platform 201 having edges so that the userto put construction waste to be disposed in the bucket 202 located on the platform 201. The microphone 105 allows voice commands for waste management. The primary artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106, is linked with the processor, identifies the type of waste being placed in the bucket 202. The microcontroller processes this information and activates the motorized vertical slider 203 to lift the bucket 202, while robotic arms 215 on the conveyer belt 204 move the bucket 202 toward the appropriate section. The motorized slidable door 107 opens to allow the robotic arms 215 to tilt the bucket 202 and dispense the waste into the correct section. If concrete is detected, the optical sensor in the first section 102 measures the amount and size, while the cylindrical shaft 108 with shredding blades 109 breaks down larger chunks for compact storage. For wood / plastic, level sensors in the second and third sections 103, 104 respectively detect the waste amount, and motorized vertical sliding units 110 apply force to compress the waste for efficient storage. If the waste exceeds the section's capacity, the wireless notification is sent to the user interface for action. The housing 205 with motorized wheels 209 and compartments 206, 207, 208 moves toward the body 101, and the conveyer 210 aligns with the section for waste transfer. The slidable panels 212 at the section's front open to release the waste onto the conveyer 210, ensuring proper collection and segregation. The moisture sensor controls airflow to prevent mold, and the secondary imaging unit 214 ensures safe movement.
[0051] 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 construction waste collection and management system, comprising:
i) a body 101 is sectioned into a first 102, second and third sections 103, 104, respectively developed to be installed on a ground surface of a construction site, wherein said body 101 is configured with a platform 201 having edges, for enabling an user to put construction waste to be disposed in a bucket 202 located on said platform 201;
ii) a microphone 105 is installed on said body 101 for enabling an user to provide input voice commands for proper disposal of said waste, wherein a primary artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 paired with a processor is mounted on said body 101 for capturing and processing multiple images of said platform 201, respectively to detect type of said construction waste, being put in said bucket 202;
iii) a microcontroller is linked with said imaging unit for processing said type, to activate a motorized vertical slider 203 attached in between said platform 201 and body 101 for providing upward translation to said platform 201 in view of lifting said bucket 202, wherein a pair of robotic arms 215 are installed on a conveyer belt 204 mounted on an upper portion of said body 101 for grabbing said bucket 202 to place on said conveyer belt 204 that translates to move said bucket 202 towards an appropriate section;
iv) a motorized slidable door 107 is mounted on an upper portion of each section of said body 101, to get translated for opening said appropriate section for allowing said robotic arms 215 to tilt said bucket 202 for dispensing said waste into said appropriate section dedicated towards storage of said detected type of waste, wherein in case said type of waste corresponds to concrete, said microcontroller activates an optical sensor installed in said first section 102, for detecting amount and size of concrete waste;
v) a cylindrical shaft 108 having a plurality of shredding blades 109, which is attached centrally across said first section 102, for breaking down larger chunks of concrete into manageable pieces, in view of allowing compacted storage of said concrete waste within said first section 102, wherein in case said detected type corresponds to a wood / plastic, said microcontroller activates a level sensor which is installed in said second and third section 103, 104 respectively; for detecting amount of said waste dispensed in said second and third sections 103, 104 respectively;
vi) a pair of motorized vertical sliding units 110 is assembled on lateral sides of each of said second and third sections 103, 104, wherein based on said detected level of disposed waste, said microcontroller activates said sliding unit to provide upward / downward translation to a cylindrical unit 111 mounted in between said vertical sliding units 110, for applying an optimum force onto said disposed waste, in view of compressing said waste, to create sufficient space for further collection;
vii) a user interface is installed in a computing unit wirelessly which is linked with said system, wherein in case said detected amount of concrete waste and wood/plastic waste exceeds storing capabilities of said sections, said microcontroller generates a wireless notification to said user interface for prompting a concerned personnel to provide input command for collection of said waste;
viii) a housing 205 having a primary, secondary and tertiary compartments 206, 207, 208, respectively which are configured with a plurality of motorized wheels 209, wherein said wheels 209 are linked with said microcontroller, and soon as said individual provides input command for collection, said microcontroller activates said wheels 209 to maneuver said housing 205 towards said body 101 for initiating collection operation;
ix) a conveyer 210 is attached with an upper edge of each of said compartment by means of a motorized hinge joint 211, wherein soon as said imaging unit detects presence of said housing 205 in close proximity to said body 101, said microcontroller activates said hinge joint 211 of an appropriate compartment to provide controlled movement to said conveyer 210 for tilting said conveyer 210 to align with said section filled with waste; and
x) a pair of slidable panels 212 is arranged at a front portion of each said sections, wherein upon successfully aligning said conveyer 210, said microcontroller actuates said panels 212 to slightly open for dispensing said waste onto said conveyer 210, that is intended to translate for shifting said waste into said appropriate compartments 206, 207, 208, thereby ensuring secured handling, collection and segregation of construction waste, thus maintaining cleanliness on construction sites.
2) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a moisture sensor is installed within each section, which activates a plurality of motorized iris lids 213 which are arranged on said body 101 for opening/closing to circulate air within said sections, only when moisture levels exceed a predetermined threshold to prevent mold or odour build-up, thus ensure optimal hygiene and prevent contamination in said sections.
3) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a secondary imaging unit 214 is mounted on said housing 205 for monitoring surroundings of said body 101 to allow said navigation and obstacle detection, based on which said microcontroller regulates movement of said housing 205, thus ensuring safe and efficient movement of said body 101.
4) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said user interface is configured to be accessed by said personnel to provide relocating commands to said housing 205, based on which said microcontroller regulates operation of said wheels 209.
5) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system includes a real-time monitoring dashboard on said interface, accessible by said personnel, said interface displays data related to waste levels, operational status, battery life, and any system errors or alerts, enabling efficient management of said waste collection process.
6) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said system for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with said system.
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| 12 | 202541037424-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [17-04-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-04-17 |
| 13 | 202541037424-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [17-04-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-04-17 |
| 14 | 202541037424-DRAWINGS [17-04-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-04-17 |
| 15 | 202541037424-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [17-04-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-04-17 |
| 16 | 202541037424-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [17-04-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-04-17 |