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Sustainable Pea Preservation Device

Abstract: A sustainable pea preservation device, comprising a housing 101 with a conveyor belt 102 disposed in housing 101 translating peas into housing 101, an imaging unit 104 determine healthy and unhealthy peas, a compartment 105 receives healthy peas, a chamber 124 receiving unhealthy peas, a hopper 106 with compartment 105 guide peas towards a platform 123, a suction unit 107 underneath platform 123 gripping pea, a cutting assembly 108 cuts shell of pea, a scrapper unit 109 scrap peas from shell, a segmented bin 110 receive peas, a filtration unit 111 filter ethylene via hoses 112, a chiller unit 113 with hoses 112 cool filtered air, a telescopic pole 114 with a blade 115 with cam 117 reciprocate blade 115 to cut shell of pea, a reciprocating bar 118 reciprocating within a guide by a slotted link 119 and a projection unit 120 visually guide user to position bin 110.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
21 April 2025
Publication Number
20/2025
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

SR University
Ananthasagar, Hasanparthy (PO), Warangal-506371, Telangana, India.

Inventors

1. Dr. Sachidananda Sen
SR University, Ananthasagar, Hasanparthy (PO), Warangal-506371, Telangana, India.
2. Dr. B. Vedik
SR University, Ananthasagar, Hasanparthy (PO), Warangal-506371, Telangana, India.
3. Dr. Maneesh Kumar
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Academic Affairs Office, James Thomason Building, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand-247667, India.
4. Dr. Chandan Kumar Shiva
SR University, Ananthasagar, Hasanparthy (PO), Warangal-506371, Telangana, India.
5. Dr. Nirmalya Mallick
R. N. Tagore Road, Nabapally, Kolkata: 700063, West Bengal, India.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a sustainable pea preservation device that is capable of sorting harvested peas by accurately distinguishing healthy peas from unhealthy ones, which ensures only healthy peas are selected for further processing, improving the quality and efficiency of the entire harvesting operation.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Traditional methods of preservation, such as refrigeration or manual sorting, are labor-intensive, inefficient, and often fail to prevent spoilage over extended periods. Users face several challenges, including the inability to quickly identify and separate damaged or overripe peas, inconsistent temperature control, and lack of proper air filtration, all of which contribute to rapid deterioration. Additionally, manual shelling is time-consuming and reduces productivity. These challenges highlight the need for an automated, energy-efficient solution that can streamline sorting, shelling, and preservation processes while maintaining quality, minimizing waste, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

[0003] Existing devices for pea processing and preservation typically include basic conveyor-based sorters, mechanical shellers, and standard refrigeration units. These devices often operate independently, requiring manual intervention between stages such as sorting, shelling, and storing. Most available devices lack features like automated quality assessment or adaptive preservation controls, resulting in inefficiencies and increased chances of spoilage. Additionally, conventional refrigerators do not address issues like ethylene gas accumulation, which accelerates ripening and degradation. Manual or semi-automated shelling devices damage the peas or leave residues, affecting quality. The lack of integration between processing and preservation stages, high energy consumption, and limited adaptability to varying pea conditions are key drawbacks in currently available solutions.

[0004] JP2011252635A discloses a preservation device includes cooling unit for cooling a refrigerated object, a cooling compartment for containing the refrigerated object, and microwave generation unit for generating microwaves to apply the microwaves to refrigerated object. By applying microwaves to the refrigerated object, the refrigerated object can be preserved under a non-frozen state even at a temperature equal to or less than a freezing point. Accordingly, hardly freezable foodstuff such as vegetables, konjac food, and tofu which are not suitable for freezing can be preserved for a long period of time. Further, vegetables and fruits can be preserved while keeping more deliciousness because tasty components such as nutrients and amino acid increase through biological defense reaction at equal to or less than a freezing point.

[0005] US8899069B2 discloses a food preserving method includes the step of housing a conductive food tray in a cooling box, placing food on the food tray and cooling and preserving the food with an AC voltage and a DC voltage being simultaneously applied to the food tray. After a DC-AC simultaneous application period during which the AC voltage and the DC voltage are simultaneously applied, the food is cooled with only one of the DC voltage and the AC voltage being applied to the food tray. A food preserving device including a cooling box, a conductive food tray housed in the cooling box, an AC power supply used for applying an AC voltage to the food tray and a DC power supply used for applying a DC voltage to the food tray is characterizing in that the AC voltage and the DC voltage are simultaneously applied to the food tray.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices are available in the market for preserving peas. However, the cited devices lack to provide adaptive preservation controls, also lacks to monitor the ripping conditions of the peas. In addition, the cited devices lack to provide automated sorting and storing of healthy peas.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is required to be capable of providing adaptive preservation controls based on the conditions of the peas, the device should also be capable of monitor the conditions of the peas in order to eliminate the chances of over ripping. In addition, the developed should be capable of sorting and storing healthy peas separately.

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 sorting harvested peas by determining healthy and unhealthy.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that ensure optimal preservation of peas by regulating the temperature and air quality in order to eliminate the chances of rotting of peas.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that enable automatic cutting and scraping off pea from shells, enhancing the efficiency of the pea processing operation.

[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 sustainable pea preservation device that ensures optimal preservation of peas by regulating both temperature and air quality for preventing the rotting of peas by maintaining the ideal conditions for their storage. In addition, the device disclosed herein control the environmental factors to effectively extends the shelf life of the peas, ensuring their freshness and quality.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sustainable pea preservation device comprises of a housing with an omnidirectional conveyor belt disposed towards an opening of the housing, for accommodating harvested peas, a vibration unit installed with the conveyor belt to impart vibrations for uniformly spreading the peas, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit, installed in the housing to determine healthy and unhealthy peas over the conveyor belt, a compartment positioned adjacent to the conveyor belt within the housing, for receiving healthy peas, unhealthy peas are transported to a chamber in front of the conveyor belt, a hopper is attached with the compartment to guide the peas towards a perforated platform in the housing, a suction unit is installed underneath the platform for gripping the pea over the platform while a cutting assembly installed over the platform cuts shell of pea, a scrapper unit installed with the cutting assembly for scraping of peas from the shell, a segmented aerated bin is detachable disposed adjacent to the platform to receive the peas in a batch-wise manner.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the device further comprises of a projection unit is installed in the housing, to visually guide a user to position the bin with respect to the platform for collection of peas, an ethylene gas sensor provided in the bin for detecting concentration of ethylene gas emitted from the peas, a filtration unit configured with HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter provided with the bin, for filtering of ethylene from vicinity of peas and supplying filtered air to the peas via hoses, a chiller unit configured with the hoses to cool the filtered air to freeze the peas, a user interface installed with a computing unit, to enable communication with a communication unit, to input a duration of preservation to enable the chiller unit to maintain a temperature of the peas as per the duration, a thermoelectric generator is configured with the chiller unit for converting heat into electrical energy to be stored in a battery powering the device and a plurality of solar panels is provided over the housing to collect solar energy and convert the solar energy into electrical energy to be stored in the battery.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a sustainable pea preservation device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to a sustainable pea preservation device that enables automatic cutting and scraping off pea from shells, significantly improving the efficiency of the pea processing operation. In addition, the device disclosed in the present invention reduces manual labor, ensures consistent results, and accelerates the overall workflow, leading to faster and more efficient processing of harvested peas.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a sustainable pea preservation device is illustrated, comprising a housing 101 with an omnidirectional conveyor belt 102 disposed towards an opening 103 of the housing 101, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 installed in the housing 101, a compartment 105 positioned adjacent to the conveyor belt 102, a hopper 106 is attached with the compartment 105, a suction unit 107 is installed underneath the platform 123, a cutting assembly 108 installed over the platform 123, a scrapper unit 109 installed with the cutting assembly 108, a segmented aerated bin 110 is detachable disposed adjacent to the platform 123, a filtration unit 111 provided with the bin 110 via hoses 112,

[0023] Figure 1, further illustrates a chiller unit 113 configured with the hoses 112, the cutting assembly 108 comprises an articulated L-shaped telescopic pole 114 mounted on the housing 101, a blade 115 mounted on a frame 116 provided at end of the pole 114, a motorised cam 117 provided on the frame 116, the scrapper unit 109 comprises a reciprocating bar 118, by means of a slotted link 119, a projection unit 120 is installed in the housing 101, a thermoelectric generator 121 is configured with the chiller unit 113, a plurality of solar panels 122 is provided over the housing 101 and a perforated platform 123 in the housing and a chamber 124 in front of the conveyor belt 102.

[0024] The device disclosed in the present invention comprises of a housing 101 that features an omnidirectional conveyor belt 102 positioned near the opening 103 curved on the housing 101. The conveyor belt 102 is developed to receive harvested peas placed on the surface and move them efficiently into the housing 101. The omnidirectional nature of the belt 102 allows for smooth and flexible movement in multiple directions, ensuring proper alignment and positioning of the peas as they enter the housing 101.

[0025] To activate the device, the user manually presses a push button which is installed on the housing 101. Upon pressing the button, the circuits within the device gets close, allowing electric current to flow. The push button has an outer casing and an inner mechanism, including a spring and metal contacts. When the button is pressed, the spring-loaded mechanism inside is pushes down on. In the default state, the internal contacts are apart, so the circuit is open and no electricity flows. Pressing the button makes the contacts touch each other, closing the circuit and allowing electricity to flow, which activates an inbuilt microcontroller that regulates the further options of the device.

[0026] The microcontroller then activates a vibration unit installed with the conveyor belt 102 to impart vibrations for uniformly spreading the peas over the conveyor belt 102. The vibration unit comprises of an electric motor and an unbalanced weight. The weight is connected to the rotor of the motor. The rotation of the rotor of the motor due to the electric current causes the rotation of the unbalanced weight generating vibrations. The vibration from the vibrating unit is translated to the conveyer belt 102 configured to uniformly spread the peas over the belt 102.

[0027] As the peas are uniformly spreader over the conveyer belt 102, the microcontroller activates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 installed in the housing 101 to determine healthy and unhealthy peas over the conveyor belt 102. The imaging unit 104 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the conveyer belt 102 over which the harvested peas are accommodated and the captured images are stored within a memory of the imaging unit 104 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 104 also comprises of the processor that is encrypted with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data and evaluate the healthy and unhealthy peas.

[0028] Based on the detected conditions of the peas, the conveyer belt 102 is actuated to direct the healthy peas towards the compartment 105, while unhealthy peas are transported to a chamber 124 in front of the conveyor belt 102. The omnidirectional conveyor belt 102 operates using a surface embedded with rotating rollers that move in multiple directions. Each rotating roller is connected to an individual or grouped motors controlled by a central controller unit. When the harvested peas, are placed on the belt 102, sensors detect its position and send signals to the control unit. Based on the signals the microcontroller actuates a specific roller to move the peas forward, backward, sideways, or diagonally by adjusting the rotation direction and speed of the rollers. This coordinated movement allows flexible transport of the peas to the required location.

[0029] As the healthy peas are dispensed in the compartment 105, the dispensed peas are guided towards a perforated platform 123 arranged in a sloped manner in the housing 101 through a hopper 106 attached underneath the compartment 105. Post dispensing the heathy peas over the platform 123, a suction unit 107 installed underneath the platform 123 is actuated by the microcontroller to grip the pea over the platform 123. The suction unit 107 consists of a pump that operates by creating a vacuum to grip the peas over the platform 123. When the pump is activated, it draws the air in through an intake. Inside the pump, a rotating impeller moves to reduce the pressure within the pump chamber 124. This reduction in pressure creates a vacuum effect, which generates suction and secure the peas.

[0030] After securing the peas over the platform 123, a cutting assembly 108 installed over the platform 123 is actuated by the microcontroller for cutting the secured peas. The cutting unit comprises an articulated L-shaped telescopic pole 114 mounted on the housing 101, with a blade 115 attached on a frame 116 at the end of the pole 114. The L-shaped telescopic pole 114 is actuated by the microcontroller to position the blade 115 at the required height. The telescopic pole 114 is powered by a pneumatic arrangement that includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the pole 114. The pneumatic arrangement is operated by the microcontroller, such that the microcontroller actuates valve to allow passage of compressed air from the compressor within the cylinder from one end, the compressed air further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston. The piston is connected with the pole 114 and due to applied pressure the pole 114 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the pole 114 by pushing compressed air via the other end of the cylinder, by opening 103 the corresponding valve resulting in retraction of the piston, and the retraction of the rod. Thus, the microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the pole 114 to position the blade 115 at the required height.

[0031] As the blade 115 is positioned at the required height, a motorised cam 117 provided on the frame 116 is actuated by the microcontroller for providing reciprocation motion to the blade 115 in view of cutting the shell of the peas. The motorized cam 117 works by converting rotary motion from a motor into reciprocating linear motion to drive the blade 115 for cutting. When the motor is powered by, the cam 117 is rotated by the rotation of the motor around its axis. Attached to the cam 117 is a follower, which stays in contact with the cam 117 through a mechanical constraint. As the cam 117 rotates, the varying radius of the cam 117 causes the follower to move back and forth in a linear path. The back-and-forth motion of the follower is transferred to the blade 115 through a connecting shaft. As a result, the blade 115 moves in a reciprocating manner forward to make the cut on the pea and backward to reset for the next stroke.

[0032] Upon cutting the pea, the microcontroller actuates a scrapper unit 109 installed with the cutting assembly 108 for scraping of peas from the shell. The scrapper unit 109 comprises a reciprocating bar 118 that reciprocates within a guide embedded on the frame 116, by means of a slotted link 119 oscillated by a rotating link. The rotating link is driven by a motor that provides continuous rotary motion to the link which includes a pin that moves within a slot in the slotted link 119. As the rotating link turns, the pin’s motion inside the slotted link 119 causes the slotted link 119 to oscillate back and forth. The back and forth oscillation of the slotted link 119 is transferred to the reciprocating bar 118, which is attached to one end of the slotted link 119. The reciprocating bar 118 moves in a straight, back-and-forth motion for scrapping the pea. The reciprocating bar 118 slides within a guide embedded in the frame 116, which restricts the motion of the bar 118 to a linear path.

[0033] After scraping the peas, the suction unit 107 is deactivated by the microcontroller to release the acquired grip over the peas, which translates the peas in a segmented aerated bin 110 is detachable disposed adjacent to the sloped platform 123 to receive the peas in a batch-wise manner. Before deactivating the suction unit 107, a projection unit 120 installed in the housing 101 is actuated by the microcontroller to visually guide the user to position the bin 110 with respect to the sloped platform 123 for collection of peas. The projection unit 120 works by emitting focused light to highlight the base portion of the housing 101. When activated by the microcontroller, powering the light source, typically an LED or laser. The light is then directed through lenses or mirrors to focus the beam into an accurate spot or pattern. This projected light serves as a visual guide, marking the portion where the bin 110 is to be placed for collecting the scrapped peas.

[0034] As the scraped peas are released in the bin 110, an ethylene gas sensor provided in the bin 110 is activated by the microcontroller for detecting concentration of ethylene gas emitted from the peas. The ethylene gas sensor works by detecting changes in electrical properties due to the presence of ethylene gas. The ethylene gas sensor typically uses a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS). In the MOS-based ethylene gas sensor, a metal oxide material, such as tin dioxide (SnO₂), is heated by an embedded heater. When ethylene gas is present, it interacts with oxygen molecules on the surface of the semiconductor, releasing trapped electrons and reducing the resistance of the material. This decrease in resistance is proportional to the concentration of ethylene. A circuit then processes this change, converting it into a readable output, indicating the ethylene gas level. The output is sent to the microcontroller for further processing.

[0035] The microcontroller then compares the determined concentration of the ethylene gas is with a pre-saved concentration of the ethylene gas stored in a database linked with the microcontroller. In case, the concentration exceeds the pre-saved concentration, a filtration unit 111 configured with HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter provided with the bin 110 is actuated by the microcontroller for filtering ethylene from vicinity of peas and supplying filtered air to the peas via hoses 112, to prevent over ripening. The filtration unit 111 removes particulate matter from the air. First, air enters through the intake vent, where the intake air passes through the HEPA filter, which captures particles as small as 0.3 microns with 99.97% efficiency. After this, the air moves to a secondary filtration stage where activated carbon. The gas molecules are captured on the surface of the activated carbon, effectively removing ethylene from the air. The cleaned air, free from particulates and ethylene gas, is then expelled from the filtration unit 111 through the hose 112 to the bin 110, ensuring improved air quality.

[0036] The hoses 112 are configured with a chiller unit 113 to cool the filtered air for freezing the peas for preservation. The chiller unit 113 operates by cooling air to subzero temperatures using a refrigeration cycle. The process begins when the filtered air is drawn into the chiller unit 113 and passes through an evaporator coil. Inside the evaporator, a refrigerant absorbs the heat from the incoming air, causing the air temperature to drop significantly. The refrigerant, now a low-pressure gas, moves to the compressor, where it is compressed into a high-pressure, high-temperature gas. The gas then travels through the condenser, where it releases heat and condenses back into a liquid. The refrigerant then passes through an expansion valve, cooling further before returning to the evaporator, continuing the cycle. This process progressively lowers the air temperature, effectively freezing the air to freeze the peas in the bin 110 for preservation.

[0037] In synchronization with the chiller unit 113, the microcontroller activates a communication module to establish communication between a computing unit installed with a user interface for allowing the user to input commands regarding the duration of the chiller unit’s actuation. The user interacts with the interface through a touch screen, keyboard, or other input methods available on the computing unit. The computing unit mentioned herein includes, but not limited to smartphone, laptop, tablet. The commands are transmitted to the microcontroller through a communication unit. The communication unit mentioned herein includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module. The communication module used in the device is preferably the Wi-Fi module. The Wi-Fi module enables wireless communication by transmitting and receiving data over radio frequencies using IEEE 802.11 protocols. It connects to a network via an access point, converting digital data into radio signals. The module processes TCP/IP protocols for data exchange, interfaces with microcontrollers through UART/SPI, and ensures encrypted communication using WPA/WPA2 security standards for secure and efficient wireless connectivity.

[0038] Upon freezing the peas, a temperature sensor embedded in the bin 110 is activated by the microcontroller for detecting a temperature of the peas. The temperature sensor operates by using a temperature-sensitive element, such as Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD), which changes its electrical resistance with temperature variations. As the temperature rises or falls, the resistance of the element changes accordingly. This change in resistance is converted into an electrical signal by the sensor's circuitry, which then processes the signal to determine the temperature, which is sent to the microcontroller where the determined temperature of the peas is compared with a pre-saved temperature of the peas in the database. In case, the determined temperature of the peas recedes/exceeds the pre-saved temperature value of the peas, the microcontroller regulates the actuation of the chiller unit 113 in order to maintain an optimum temperature in the bin 110.

[0039] As the chiller unit 113 operates and release heat while cooling the filtered air, the microcontroller actuates a thermoelectric generator 121 is configured with the chiller unit 113 to convert the released heat from the chiller unit 113 into electrical energy that is stored in a battery for powering the device. The thermoelectric generator 121 converts heat energy directly into electrical energy using the Seebeck effect. The generator 121 consists of multiple thermoelectric materials arranged in a series of p-type and n-type semiconductors. When a temperature difference is applied across these materials, due to the heat source on one side and the cooler side, charge carriers (electrons and holes) in the materials begin to move. The movement of the charge carrier generates a voltage between the hot and cold sides. The voltage is then used to drive an electrical current through an external circuit. The thermoelectric module is typically connected to a heat sink on the cool side to maintain the temperature gradient. This process efficiently converts waste heat into usable electrical power for powering the device.

[0040] The housing 101 is equipped a plurality of solar panels 122 for collecting and converting solar energy electrical energy that is stored in the battery. The solar panels 122 work by converting sunlight into electrical energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells. When sunlight strikes the PV cells, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material (typically silicon), causing them to move and generate a direct current (DC) of electricity. This electrical energy is then sent to a charge controller, which regulates the voltage and current to safely charge the battery. The controller ensures the battery is not overcharged or discharged. Once the battery is fully charged, it stores the energy for later use. When required, an inverter is used to convert the stored DC energy from the battery into alternating current (AC) to power device.

[0041] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the housing 101 with the omnidirectional conveyor belt 102 is positioned near the opening 103 to receive harvested peas and move them into the housing 101. The push button activates the device, closing circuits and allowing electric current to flow. The vibration unit imparts vibrations to the conveyor belt 102 for uniform pea spreading. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 captures and processes images to distinguish healthy and unhealthy peas, directing them accordingly on the conveyor belt 102. The cutting assembly 108, with the telescopic pole 114 and motorized cam 117, provides reciprocating motion to cut the peas. The reciprocating bar 118 scrapes peas from the shell, and the suction unit 107 grips the peas for transport. The ethylene gas sensor detects ethylene levels, activating the filtration unit 111 with the HEPA filter to purify the air. The filtered air passes through the chiller unit 113 to freeze peas for preservation. The computing unit, interfaced through a Wi-Fi module, enables user input for chiller unit 113 actuation commands. The temperature sensors monitor the peas’ temperature to ensure optimal conditions. The thermoelectric generator 121 converts heat from the chiller unit 113 into electrical energy, stored in the battery. The solar panels 122 collect and convert sunlight into electrical energy, charging the battery, which is used to power the device.

[0042] 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 sustainable pea preservation device, comprising:

i) a housing 101 with an omnidirectional conveyor belt 102 disposed towards an opening 103 of said housing 101, over which harvested peas are placed for translating into said housing 101;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104, installed in said housing 101 and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of said housing 101, to determine healthy and unhealthy peas over said conveyor belt 102;
iii) a compartment 105 positioned adjacent to said conveyor belt 102 within said housing 101, for receiving healthy peas determined by said imaging unit 104, wherein said omnidirectional conveyor belt 102 is actuated to direct said healthy peas towards said compartment 105, wherein unhealthy peas are transported to a chamber 124 in front of said conveyor belt 102;
iv) a hopper 106 is attached with said compartment 105 to guide said peas towards a perforated platform 123 in said housing 101, wherein a suction unit 107 is installed underneath said platform 123 for gripping said pea over said platform 123 while a cutting assembly 108 installed over said platform 123 cuts shell of pea;
v) a scrapper unit 109 installed with said cutting assembly 108 for scraping off peas from said shell;
vi) a segmented aerated bin 110 is detachable disposed adjacent to said platform 123 to receive said peas in a batch-wise manner;
vii) an ethylene gas sensor provided in said bin 110 for detecting concentration of ethylene gas emitted from said peas, wherein upon detection of said concentration exceeding a threshold concentration, a filtration unit 111 configured with HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter provided with said bin 110, for filtering of ethylene from vicinity of peas and supplying filtered air to said peas via hoses 112, to prevent over ripening; and
viii) a chiller unit 113 configured with said hoses 112 to cool said filtered air to freeze said peas for preservation of said peas.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a vibration unit installed with said conveyor belt 102 to impart vibrations for uniformly spreading said peas over said conveyor belt 102.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cutting assembly 108 comprises an articulated L-shaped telescopic pole 114 mounted on said housing 101, with a blade 115 mounted on a frame 116 provided at end of said pole 114, in conjunction with a motorised cam 117 provided on said frame 116 to reciprocate said blade 115 to cut shell of said pea.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said scrapper unit 109 comprises a reciprocating bar 118 reciprocating within a guide embedded on said frame 116, by means of a slotted link 119 oscillated by a rotating link.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a projection unit 120 is installed in said housing 101, to visually guide a user to position said bin 110 with respect to said platform 123 for collection of peas.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a temperature sensor is embedded in said bin 110 for detecting a temperature of said peas to regulate actuation of said chiller unit 113.

7) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a user interface is adapted to be installed with a computing unit, to enable communication with a communication unit provided with said housing 101, to input a duration of preservation to enable said chiller unit 113 to maintain a temperature of said peas as per said duration.

8) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a thermoelectric generator 121 is configured with said chiller unit 113 for converting heat into electrical energy to be stored in a battery powering said device.

9) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of solar panels 122 is provided over said housing 101 to collect solar energy and convert said solar energy into electrical energy to be stored in said battery.

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1 202541038245-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
2 202541038245-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
3 202541038245-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
4 202541038245-PROOF OF RIGHT [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
5 202541038245-POWER OF AUTHORITY [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
6 202541038245-FORM-9 [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
7 202541038245-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
8 202541038245-FORM 18 [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
9 202541038245-FORM 1 [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
10 202541038245-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
11 202541038245-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
12 202541038245-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
13 202541038245-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
14 202541038245-DRAWINGS [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
15 202541038245-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21
16 202541038245-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [21-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-21