Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a system for pellet production and beetle management that automatically manufactures customized pellets designed to repel beetles from specific types of pulses, while simultaneously detect and remove beetles from stored pulses in an automated manner.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Pellets are commonly used to protect stored pulses from beetle infestations, particularly by pests like Callosobruchus chinensis (pulse beetle). These pellets slowly release natural or chemical agents that repel or kill beetles without harming the pulses. Beetles cause significant damage by boring holes into the seeds, reducing nutritional value, viability for germination, and market quality. Infested pulses also develop unpleasant odors and may become unsafe for consumption. Using pellets of proper composition is crucial because different pulses (like chickpeas, lentils, or mung beans) vary in size, moisture content, and storage sensitivity. A suitable pellet ensures effective protection without leaving harmful residues or affecting taste, helping maintain the quality and shelf-life of stored pulses during long-term storage.

[0003] Traditionally, pellets used for protecting pulses from beetles were made using natural ingredients such as neem leaves, ash, clay, or dried herbs. These materials were ground and mixed manually, then shaped into small balls or pellets by hand and sun-dried. The pellets were then placed in storage containers to repel pests through their natural insecticidal properties. To remove beetles from infested pulses, people commonly used manual winnowing, sun drying, or mixing sand or ash with the pulses to suffocate or drive out the pests. While these traditional methods were eco-friendly and low-cost, they had several drawbacks. Their effectiveness varied with weather conditions, storage environment, and the severity of infestation. Manual labor made the process time-consuming and inconsistent, and these methods often failed to eliminate eggs or larvae hidden inside the seeds. As a result, infestations recur, leading to significant losses in pulse quality, nutritional value, and overall storage life.

[0004] US8944801B2 discloses about a pellet press for producing pellets from material which is to be compressed. In the pellet press, the biomass is compressed through the holes of the die by at least one press device comprising a roller which rolls on the die, to form pellets. The die and/or the roller move in relation to each other during the production thereof. Provides essential machine elements or modules which are simple to access and also quick to exchange. The construction and operation of the pellet press should be modular so that the production power can be variably adjusted and/or the production is independent of the repairs of individual modules. At least one press device comprising at least one roller and/or the die is arranged inside a press frame in the pellet press, the press frame being embodied in the form of at least one C-frame and/or at least one window frame.

[0005] CN1754544A discloses about a process for obtaining positional extract of wood louse through non-heating techniques, which consists of using fresh wood louse as raw material, immersing with ethanol, disintegrating in liquid state, separating solid-liquid states, vacuum distilling and concentrating to solid state at controlled temperature, dissolving with acetic acid ethyl ester, cold precipitating, separating precipitate, reclaiming acetic acid ethyl ester through vacuum distillation under controlled temperature, eluting the acetic acid ethyl ester, vacuum distillating and evaporating eluent to dryness at controlled temperature.

[0006] Conventionally, many systems have been developed that are capable of producing pellets. However, these systems are incapable of manufacturing the user-specified composition of pellets in an automated manner, and fails in reducing manual efforts and consumption of time. Additionally, these existing systems also lacks in detecting and removing the beetles from the pulses in an automated manner.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a system that requires to be capable of manufacturing pellets in an automated manner by evaluating the appropriate amount of raw materials required for making the user-specified types of pellets. In addition, the developed system should also detect the presence of beetles in the pulses and automatically removes the beetles from the pulses without any manual 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 that is capable of manufacturing insect-repelling pellets in an automated manner, that are customized for use with specific types of pulses, thereby reducing manual efforts and consumption of time in the overall process.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of detecting the presence and location of beetles within stored pulses and automatically removes the beetles, thus eliminating the need to manually remove the beetles.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of tracking raw material levels and accordingly provide audio alerts when quantities are low, thus ensuring effective refilling and continuous 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 system for pellet production and beetle management that is capable of producing pellets of different sizes and composition based on the user requirements in an automated manner. Further, the system is capable of evaluating an appropriate amount of raw materials required to form the user-specified pellets.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a system for pellet production and beetle management comprises of a body designed to house multiple chambers for storing multiple raw materials, a computing unit wirelessly linked to the body allows a user to input details for manufacturing pellets in view of repelling beetles from a specific type of pulses, a container is arranged in the body and located beneath the chambers and equipped with a suction unit to extract the evaluated amount from the chambers, that are dispensed in the container, a mixer mounted on a base portion of the container for blending the dispended materials to form a mixture of optimal consistency, a flap is mounted on the container by means of a motorized hinged rod that provides controlled movement to the flap for transferring the mixture onto a primary conveyer belt attached with the container for allowing the primary conveyer belt to translate the mixture towards a compartment positioned at a lower end of the primary conveyer belt to receive the mixture, a hydraulic ram mounted on a ceiling portion of the body above the compartment to apply an optimum pressure onto the mixture to allow the mixture to get injected into multiple holes carved onto a base portion of the compartment to form elongated tubes, a motorized iris lid having sharp edge blades arranged within each of the holes that dynamically opens/closes to cut the elongated tubes into pellets of specified sizes for manufacturing the user-desired pellets, the manufactured pellets are dispensed on a secondary conveyer belt arranged underneath the compartment which translates the pellets towards a rotatable plate mounted on a base portion of the body, the plate is configured to rotate for aligning a designated receptacle from multiple receptacles arranged in a circular fashion with the plate, to receive the manufactured pellets, while ensuring correct type of pellet is dispensed into the designated receptacle.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the system further comprises of a motorized iris aperture arranged underneath each of the receptacle for opening/closing to dispense the pellets into an inclined plate connected to a collection module mounted on exterior portion of the body for allowing the user to collect the manufactured pellets, a speaker is mounted on the body for producing audio signals in view of guiding the users regarding placement of the pellets in pulses, a tray attached with the body for allowing the user to position auxiliary boxes of pulses, the user is required to provide input voice commands via the microphone for removal of beetles from the positioned boxes, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit mounted on the body and paired with a processor to detect presence of beetles in the boxes, a hollow cuboidal unit installed on the body by means of an extendable L-shaped rod for positioning the cuboidal unit over the pulses stored in each of the box gradually, where presence of the beetles is detected, an infrared sensor installed in the cuboidal unit for detecting precise positioning of the beetle inside the box, a motorized slidable door arranged underneath the cuboidal unit to translate for covering the cuboidal unit for enclosing and trapping the beetle, multiple motorized iris pores installed on the door to get opened/closed for dispensing pulses from the cuboidal unit in a manner that only the detected beetle is contained within the cuboidal unit, a vacuum unit is installed on the cuboidal unit by means of a two-axis motorized slider for translating the vacuum unit to positon the vacuum unit above the beetle to extract and transfer the beetle to a connected vessel for proper disposal, an air blower installed in the compartment for directing airflow onto the mixture being transferred for cooling the mixture to an optimal temperature as detected by an integrated temperature sensor, an Archimedean spindle is provided with the rod for helping the unit to collect beetles from deeper within the pulse storage boxes, a load cell is installed in each chamber to track material levels and trigger alerts when quantities are low through the speaker, the infrared sensor is further configured to detect size and movement of the beetle inside the cuboidal unit to trigger activation of the motorized iris pores for precise dispensing of pulses, the primary and secondary conveyer belt includes a plurality of weight sensors that detects presence of mixture and pellets, respectively, and a battery is associated with the system for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the system.

[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 system for pellet production and beetle management.

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 system for pellet production and beetle management that is capable of manufacturing customized pellets formulated to repel beetles from specific types of pulses based on user-defined input. Additionally, the present invention is capable of detecting the presence of beetles in the pulses and automatically trapping them, thereby ensuring quality preservation of stored pulses and maintaining hygienic storage conditions.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a system for pellet production and beetle management is illustrated, comprising a body 101 housing multiple chambers 102, a container 103 is located beneath the chambers 102 and equipped with a suction unit 104, a flap 105 mounted on a base portion of the container 103 and assembled with a mixer 106, a motorized hinge joint 107 is integrated in between the flap 105 and container 103, a primary conveyer belt 108 attached with the container 103, a compartment 109 positioned at a lower end of the primary conveyer belt 108, a hydraulic ram 110 mounted on a ceiling portion of the body 101, plurality of holes 111 carved onto a base portion of the compartment 109, a motorized iris lid 112 arranged within each of the holes 111, a secondary conveyer belt 113 arranged underneath the compartment 109, a rotatable plate 114 mounted on a base portion of the body 101.

[0023] Figure 1 further illustrates, multiple receptacles 115 arranged in a circular fashion with the plate 114, a motorized iris aperture 116 arranged underneath each of the receptacle, an inclined plate 117 connected to a collection module 118 mounted on exterior portion of the body 101, a speaker 119 is mounted on the body 101, a tray 120 attached with the body 101, a microphone 121 installed on the body 101, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 122 mounted on the body 101, a hollow cuboidal unit 123 installed on the body 101 by means of an extendable L-shaped rod 124, a motorized slidable door 125 arranged underneath the cuboidal unit 123, plurality of motorized iris pores 126 installed on the door 125, a vacuum unit 127 is installed on the cuboidal unit 123 by means of a two-axis motorized slider 128 and connected to a vessel 129, and an air blower 130 installed in the compartment 109.

[0024] The system disclosed herein comprises a body 101 incorporating various components associated with the system and developed to house multiple chambers 102 for the storage of various raw materials required for the production of user-specified pellets. These raw materials primarily include organic and inorganic substances such as plant-based extracts, natural repellents, binding agents, and nutritional additives that contribute to the effectiveness of the pellets in repelling beetles from stored pulses. Each of these raw materials is stored in separate chambers 102, for preventing premature mixing and degradation.

[0025] Upon user input, the system processes and determines the necessary proportions of different raw materials essential for pellet formulation. Each chamber is structured to securely contain a specific type of raw material, ensuring precise measurement and controlled dispensing for efficient pellet production.

[0026] A user is required to access a user-interface inbuilt in a computing unit (such as a smartphone, tablet, or other handheld devices) wirelessly linked with an inbuilt microcontroller associated with the system to give input details for manufacturing pellets in view of repelling beetles from a specific type of pulses. The computing unit is wirelessly associated with the microcontroller via a communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module.

[0027] The communication module allows the microcontroller to send and receive data to and from the computing unit without the need for physical connections. The Wi-Fi module provides connectivity over local networks, enabling real-time communication over longer distances. The Bluetooth module offers short-range, low-power communication, ideal for close proximity. The GSM module allows for communication over mobile networks, facilitating remote monitoring and control from virtually anywhere. This versatile connectivity ensures seamless interaction between the microcontroller and the computing unit for enabling the user to remotely give input details for manufacturing pellets.

[0028] The microcontroller processes the input details and accordingly evaluates the optimal combination and quantity of raw materials required to formulate the user-specified beetle-repelling pellets. A container 103 is arranged within the body 101, located beneath the chambers 102 and equipped with a suction unit 104, wherein based on the evaluated amount of raw materials, the microcontroller actuates the suction unit 104 to extract precise quantities of raw materials from the chambers 102 and dispense into the container 103, for preventing excess material usage and maintaining the intended composition of the pellets.

[0029] The suction unit 104 extracts raw materials from multiple chambers 102 and dispenses them into the container 103 using controlled vacuum pressure. The suction unit 104 consists of a vacuum pump, suction nozzles, tubing, control valves, and a dispensing assembly. On actuation, the vacuum pump generates negative pressure, that draws materials through suction nozzles connected to each chamber via flexible tubing. Control valves regulate the suction from different chambers 102, allowing selective extraction of materials. Once collected, the materials pass through a dispensing assembly, which dispense them into the container 103.

[0030] A flap 105 is mounted on a base portion of the container 103 and assembled with a mixer 106, wherein upon extraction and dispensing of materials from the chambers 102 into the container 103, the microcontroller actuates the mixer 106 to blend the dispended materials to form a mixture of optimal consistency. The mixer 106 consists of a rotating shaft attached to a DC (direct current) motor and fitted with multiple motorized blades. Upon actuation, the motor rotates at controlled speeds followed by the movement of the blades to ensure thorough mixing of ingredients, such as insect-repelling agents, binding materials, and other additives necessary for effective pellet formulation.

[0031] Simultaneously, an RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) sensor integrated with the mixer 106, continuously monitor and regulate the speed of blade rotation, ensuring that the mixture does not become overly dry or excessively moist. The RPM sensor used herein is an optical RPM sensor that measures rotational speed using light and a rotating disc. The sensor consists of a light source (LED or laser) and a light detector (photodiode or phototransistor). The rotating disc, attached to the rotating shaft of the mixer 106, has alternating opaque and transparent sections. As the disc spins, it periodically interrupts the light beam emitted by the light source. The detector converts these interruptions into electrical pulses. The frequency of these pulses correlates to the rotation speed, allowing the microcontroller to calculate the RPM of the motorized blade while mixing of materials.

[0032] In synchronization with the RPM sensor, a viscosity sensor installed into the container 103 continuously detect the viscosity and homogeneity of the mixture, for allowing the microcontroller to make necessary adjustments to the RPM of the blade in real-time. The viscosity sensor used herein consist of a sensor element and a transducer. The sensor element interacts with the materials being mixed by moving through the mixture of the materials. As the sensor element moves through the mixture, it encounters resistance from the mixture viscosity. The transducer measures the force exerted on the sensor element due to this resistance and converts the measured force into an electrical signal. This electrical signal is further transferred to the linked microcontroller.

[0033] The microcontroller continuously receives and processes the signals from the viscosity sensor in order to monitor the consistency of the mixture of the materials, and if inconsistencies are detected, the microcontroller automatically adjust the mixing duration and blade speed until the mixture of desired consistency is achieved in order to ensure that the materials are evenly distributed within the prepared mixture.

[0034] Upon completion of the mixing process, the microcontroller actuates a motorized hinge joint 107 integrated in between the flap 105 and container 103 to provide converging/diverging movement to the flap 105, in order to gradually open the flap 105 for transferring the mixture onto a primary conveyer belt 108 attached with the container 103. The motorized hinge joint 107 consists of an integrate an electric motor with a traditional hinge assembly to enable controlled, automated rotational movement of the flap 105 around a fixed axis.

[0035] The hinge comprises of a pair of leafs that are screwed with the surface of the flap 105 and the container 103. The leafs are connected with each other by means of a cylindrical member integrated with a shaft coupled with a DC (Direct Current) motor to provide required movement to the hinge. The rotation of the shaft in clockwise and anti-clockwise direction provides required tilting movement to the hinge, that in turn tilt and open the flap 105 for transferring the mixture onto the primary conveyer belt 108.

[0036] Multiple weight sensors are embedded on the primary conveyer belt 108, to detect the presence of mixture over the primary conveyer belt 108. The weight sensors used herein is a particular kind of transducer, more especially a weight transducer, which transform a mechanical force that is applied as an input, by the weight of the mixture, into a change in electrical resistance, which varies proportionally to the force being applied to the sensor. This change in electrical resistance is detected by the microcontroller linked with the sensor, in the form of an electrical signal.

[0037] The microcontroller processes the received signals from the weight sensors in order to detect the presence of mixture over the primary conveyer belt 108. Upon successful detection of the mixture, the microcontroller actuates the primary conveyer belt 108 to translate the mixture towards a compartment 109 positioned at a lower end of the primary conveyer belt 108, located directly beneath exit point of the primary conveyer belt 108, to receive the mixture. The primary conveyer belt 108 consists of a belt 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 as a result rotate the primary conveyer belt 108 that leads to translate the mixture placed over the primary conveyer belt 108 towards the compartment 109 for dispensing the mixture into the compartment 109.

[0038] Upon complete transfer of mixture into the compartment 109, as detected by the weight sensors, the microcontroller actuates an air blower 130 installed in the compartment 109 for directing airflow onto the mixture for cooling the mixture to an optimal temperature. The air blower 130 used herein consists of a motor, fan blades, an air intake, and an outlet nozzle. When the microcontroller activates the blower 130, the motor drives the fan blades to rotate at high speed, drawing air through the intake. The blades push this air towards the outlet nozzle, creating a focused stream of air. This air is then directed onto the mixture for cooling the mixture to an optimal temperature.

[0039] A temperature sensor integrated with the air blower 130, continuously monitor the temperature of the mixture. The temperature sensor used herein detect the temperature by optical analysis of the infrared radiation present within the compartment 109. On activation, the sensor employs a lens to focus the infrared radiation emitting from the mixture, onto a detector known as a thermopile. When the infrared radiation falls on the thermopile surface, it gets absorbed and converts into heat. Voltage output is produced in proportion to the incident infrared energy. The detector uses this output to detect the temperature of the mixture. The measured temperature is then converted into electrical signal which is received by the microcontroller.

[0040] The microcontroller processes the received signal from the temperature sensor in order to monitor the temperature of the mixture and in accordance to which the microcontroller regulates functionality of the air blower 130 and stop the air blower 130 once the mixture is cooled to an optimum temperature pre-feed in a database linked to the microcontroller.

[0041] A hydraulic ram 110 is mounted on a ceiling portion of the body 101, and positioned directly above the compartment 109. Upon cooling of the mixture to an optimal temperature, the microcontroller actuates the hydraulic ram 110 to extend and apply an optimum pressure onto the mixture. Upon actuation, the hydraulic ram 110 exerts a downward force on the mixture, for compacting the mixture into a dense form suitable for palletization. The applied pressure forces the mixture through multiple holes 111 carved onto a base portion of the compartment 109, for shaping the mixture into elongated tubes with consistent density and structural integrity.

[0042] The extension/retraction of the hydraulic ram 110 is powered by a hydraulic unit associated with the system which includes an oil pump, oil cylinders, oil valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the ram 110. The hydraulic unit operates by converting hydraulic pressure into mechanical motion. The unit consists of a cylinder with a piston inside, connected to a piston rod. On actuation, hydraulic fluid is pumped into one side of the cylinder via a pump, which in turn pushes the piston, causing the piston rod to extend and generate linear motion. Conversely, when fluid is pumped into the other side of the cylinder, it retracts the piston rod. By controlling the flow and pressure of hydraulic fluid, the ram 110 extends for applying an optimum pressure onto the mixture, for injecting the mixture from the holes 111, in order to form elongated tubes.

[0043] A motorized iris lid 112 is integrated within each of the holes 111. These iris lids 112 are equipped with sharp-edged blades, wherein upon extrusion of the mixture through the holes 111, in the form of elongated tubes, the microcontroller actuates the iris lids 112 to dynamically open/close, for slicing the tubes into discrete pellets of specified sizes. The sharp edges of the blades ensure clean cuts, preventing excessive crumbling or deformation of the pellets.

[0044] The iris lid 112 mentioned herein consists of a ring in bottom configured with multiple slots along periphery, multiple number of blades and blade actuating ring on the top. The blades are pivotally jointed with blade actuating ring and the base plate are hooked over the blade. The blade actuating ring is rotated clock and anticlock wise by a DC motor embedded in ball actuating ring which results in opening and closing of the lid 112 to cut the elongated tubes into pellets of specified sizes, for manufacturing the user-desired pellets. The manufactured pellets are dispensed onto a secondary conveyer belt 113 arranged underneath the compartment 109.

[0045] Once the pellets are received over the secondary conveyer belt 113, as detected by multiple weight sensors installed on the secondary conveyer belt 113, the microcontroller actuates the secondary conveyer belt 113 to translate the pellets towards a rotatable plate 114 mounted on a base portion of the body 101. The plate 114 is configured with multiple receptacles 115, that are arranged in a circular configuration around the plate 114. The microcontroller, based on the type of pellets being produced, determines the appropriate receptacle for the pellets and accordingly actuates a motorized assembly integrated with the plate 114 to rotate the plate 114 for aligning the designated receptacle with the outlet of the secondary conveyor belt.

[0046] The motorized assembly consist of a DC (direct current) motor, that is actuated by the microcontroller to rotate at an optimum speed in order to position the designated receptacle with the outlet of the secondary conveyor belt to receive the manufactured pellets. Further, as the plate 114 rotates, the microcontroller ensures that each type of pellet is dispensed into its corresponding receptacle, for preventing cross-contamination of different manufactured pellets. The secondary conveyor belt works in the same manner as of the primary conveyor belt described above, to translate and dispense the pellets into the receptacles 115.

[0047] Upon dispensing the manufactured pellets into designated receptacles 115, the microcontroller actuates a motorized iris aperture 116 arranged underneath each of the receptacle, to gradually open and dispense the pellets in a controlled manner onto an inclined plate 117 positioned beneath the receptacles 115. The motorized iris aperture 116 mentioned herein works in the same manner as of the motorized iris lid 112 described above. The inclined plate 117 is configured to guide the pellets smoothly toward a collection module 118 connected to the other end of the inclined plate 117 and mounted on the exterior portion of the body 101, for allowing the user to collect the manufactured pellets.

[0048] Upon completion of the pellet manufacturing process, the microcontroller activates a speaker 119 mounted on the body 101 to deliver precise audio instructions for guiding the user regarding the placement of the manufactured pellets within the pulses for effective beetle management. The speaker 119 used herein is capable of producing clear and natural sound and is capable of adjusting its volume based on ambient noise levels.

[0049] The speaker 119 consists of audio information, which is in the form of recorded voice, synthesized voice, or other sounds, generated or stored as digital data. The digital audio data is converted into analog electrical signals. Further the analog signal is amplified by an amplifier and the amplified electrical audio signal is then sent to a diaphragm, which is typically made of a lightweight and rigid material like paper, plastic, or metal, and is designed to vibrate or move back and forth when electrical signals are fed to it. This movement creates pressure variations in the surrounding air, generating sound waves in order to generate the audible sound for guiding the users regarding placement of the pellets in pulses.

[0050] Upon placing the pellets into the pulses, the user is required to access a tray 120 attached with the body 101, to position auxiliary boxes of pulses over the tray 120. The tray 120 provides a stable and designated area for users to position the boxes for beetle management procedures. Upon placing the boxes of pulses, the user is required to access a microphone 121 installed on the body 101 to provide input command for removal of beetles from the positioned boxes.

[0051] The microphone 121 receives the user voice commands and converts the sound energy emitted by the user into electrical energy. Inside the microphone 121, a diaphragm made of plastic is present that moves back and forth when the sound wave hits the diaphragm, which then moves a coil attached to the diaphragm in the same way in order to generate an electrical signal proportional to the sound. The electric signal from coil flows to an amplifier which amplifies the electrical signal. The amplified electrical signal is then sent to the microcontroller linked to the microphone 121.

[0052] Upon receiving and processing the signal from the microphone 121, the microcontroller recognizes the user input voice command and accordingly activates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 122 mounted on the body 101 and paired with a processor, to scan and analyze the pulses for the presence of beetles in the boxes. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 122 comprises of a high-resolution camera lens, digital camera sensor and a processor, wherein the lens captures multiple images from different angles and perspectives in vicinity of the body 101 with the help of digital camera sensor for providing comprehensive coverage of the boxes.

[0053] The captured images then go through pre-processing steps by the processor integrated with the imaging unit 122. The artificial intelligence protocols encrypted in the processor, including machine learning and computer vision protocols, optimize image processing by enhancing feature extraction and classification. The captured images undergo pre-processing steps such as adjusting brightness, contrast, and noise removal to enhance quality. These refined images are transmitted to the microcontroller linked with the processor in the form of electrical signals.

[0054] The microcontroller processes the received data from the imaging unit 122 in order to detect presence of beetles in the boxes. A hollow cuboidal unit 123 is installed on the body 101 by means of an extendable L-shaped rod 124, wherein upon detection of beetles within the auxiliary boxes of pulses, the microcontroller actuates the L-shaped rod 124 to extend gradually, for positioning the cuboidal unit 123 directly above the specific box where the beetle presence has been identified. The extension of the rod 124 is powered by a pneumatic unit associated with system, that includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the rod 124.

[0055] The air compressor used herein extract the air from surrounding and increases the pressure of the air by reducing the volume of the air. The air compressor is consisting of two main parts including a motor and a pump. The motor powers the compressor pump which uses the energy from the motor drive to draw in atmospheric air and compress to elevated pressure. The compressed air is then sent through a discharge tube into the cylinder across the valve. The compressed air in the cylinder tends to pushes out the piston to extend. The piston is attached to the rod 124, wherein the extension/ retraction of the piston corresponds to the extension/ retraction of the rod 124 to position the cuboidal unit 123 above the specific box where the beetle presence is identified.

[0056] Post positioning of the cuboidal unit 123, the microcontroller activates an infrared sensor installed in the cuboidal unit 123 for detecting precise positioning of the beetle inside the box. Upon activation, the infrared sensor scans the internal area of the box, for identifying the exact location of the beetle by analyzing heat signatures and movement patterns. The infrared sensor consists of an IR (infrared) emitter and an IR (infrared) receiver. The emitter emits infrared light within the box that are bounced back from the box and returns to the receiver. The sensor then sends an electrical signal to the microcontroller for processing.

[0057] The microcontroller processes the signal received from the infrared sensor to detect heat signatures and movement patterns of the beetle inside the box to detect precise positioning of the beetle inside the box. an Archimedean spindle is provided with the rod 124, wherein if the beetles are detected to be buried beneath multiple layers of pulses, the microcontroller actuates the Archimedean spindle for helping the cuboidal unit 123 to collect beetles from deeper within the pulse storage boxes.

[0058] The Archimedean spindle is a screw-like arrangement that insert the unit 123 deeper within the pulse storage box by utilizing rotational motion to generate linear displacement. The spindle consists of a helical screw, motorized drive unit, guide rails, and support frame. When actuates, the motorized drive unit rotates the helical screw, which exerts axial force on the cuboidal unit, for pushing the unit deeper into the pulses to collect beetles from deeper within the pulse storage boxes.

[0059] Once the beetle is trapped inside the cuboidal unit 123, as detected by the infrared sensor, the microcontroller actuates a motorized slidable door 125 arranged underneath the cuboidal unit 123 to translate the door 125 for covering the cuboidal unit 123 in view of enclosing and trapping the beetle for preventing the beetle from escaping. The slidable door 125 is equipped with a linear actuator that facilitates smooth movement along pre-defined tracks.

[0060] The linear actuator comprises of a motor, a lead screw and a nut. When actuated by the microcontroller, the motor generates rotational force, which is then converted into linear motion through the interaction between the lead screw and the nut. The lead screw is driven by the motor that turns and causes the nut to move along its threads. This movement gradually translate the door 125 for covering the cuboidal unit 123 and trapping the beetle for preventing the beetle from escaping.

[0061] Once the beetle is trapped, the microcontroller actuates multiple motorized iris pores 126 to open or close selectively for dispensing pulses from the cuboidal unit 123, in a manner that ensures only the trapped beetle is contained within the cuboidal unit 123, while allowing the undisturbed flow of pulses through the opened iris pores 126. The motorized iris pores 126 mentioned herein works in the same manner as described above for the iris lid 112. Simultaneously, the infrared sensor continuously monitors the size and movement of the beetle inside the cuboidal unit 123. Based on this real-time data, the microcontroller dynamically triggers activation of the motorized iris pores 126, enabling precise and selective dispensing of pulses while ensuring that the beetle remains contained within the cuboidal unit 123.

[0062] A vacuum unit 127 is installed within the cuboidal unit 123 by means of a two-axis motorized slider 128, wherein upon dispensing of all the pulses from the unit 123, the microcontroller actuates the two-axis motorized slider 128 for enabling translational movement of the vacuum unit 127 along both X and Y axes across the top surface of the cuboidal unit 123, to precisely align the vacuum unit 127 above the trapped beetle’s coordinates, as detected by the infrared sensor.

[0063] The two-axis motorized slider 128 consists of two lead screws aligned along X and Y axes to translate the vacuum unit 127 in multiple directions. Each lead screw is driven by a stepper motor which rotates the screw. As the screw turns, a nut threaded onto the lead screw moves along its length, translating the vacuum unit 127 attached to the nut. The two-axis configuration allows for independent movement along both axes to allow the vacuum unit 127 to position over the beetle.

[0064] Upon positioning of the vacuum unit 127, the microcontroller actuates the vacuum unit 127 to extract and transfer the beetle to a connected vessel 129 for proper disposal. The vacuum unit 127 consist of a suction pump, a hollow conduit, and a suction catheter for extracting the beetle. The pump generates a negative pressure, creating a vacuum in the unit. The conduit connects the pump to the vessel 129, where the extracted beetle is collected. Upon actuation of the vacuum unit 127 by the microcontroller, the pump creates a pressure differential, enabling the beetle to travel through the conduit and gets collected into the vessel 129.

[0065] Further, a load cell installed in each chamber of the body 101, continuously monitor the quantity of raw materials stored within. Upon continuous monitoring, each load cell generates real-time weight data corresponding to the respective material levels in the chambers 102. This data is transmitted to the microcontroller, which evaluates whether the quantity has dropped below a pre-defined threshold that is pre-feed in the database linked to the microcontroller. After identifying low material levels, the microcontroller activates the speaker 119 to emit an audio alert, for notifying the user of the need for refilling. The load cell used herein works in the same manner as of the weight sensors described above.

[0066] Lastly, a battery is installed within the system which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies current to all the electrically powered components that needs an amount of electric power to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery utilized here, is generally a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the system a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the system is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the system i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the system from one place to another as per the requirements.

[0067] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the body 101 is housed with multiple chambers 102 for storing multiple raw materials. The user is required to access the user-interface on the computing unit to input details for manufacturing pellets for repelling beetles from the specific type of pulses. The microcontroller determine the precise quantity of raw materials required and actuates the suction unit 104 to extract the evaluated quantity into the container 103. After which the mixer 106 blends the materials and the motorized hinged flap 105 opens to transfer the mixture onto the primary conveyor belt that moves the mixture into the compartment 109. Further, the hydraulic ram 110 compresses the mixture into multiple holes 111 for forming elongated tubes. Afterwards, the motorized iris lids 112 with sharp blades cut these tubes into pellets of specified sizes which are then dispensed onto the secondary conveyor belt.

[0068] In continuation, the secondary conveyor belt delivers the pellets to the rotatable plate 114 that aligns designated receptacles 115 to receive specific pellet types. Each receptacle features motorized iris aperture 116 for controlled dispensing of pellets onto the inclined plate 117 leading to the exterior collection module 118. The speaker 119 provides audio guidance to assist users in proper pellet placement in pulses to manage beetle infestation. The user access the tray 120 to accommodate auxiliary pulse boxes and issues voice commands via the microphone 121 for removal of beetles from the positioned boxes. Based on the command the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 122 detect beetle’s presence. Upon detection, the extendable L-shaped rod 124 position the hollow cuboidal unit 123 over the target box. The infrared sensor detects the beetle's location and accordingly the motorized slidable door 125 enclose the beetle. Further, the pulses are dispensed via iris pores 126 in the manner that isolates the beetle within the cuboidal unit 123. Afterwards, the vacuum unit 127 is moved by the two-axis motorized slider 128 and positioned over the beetle and activated to extract the beetle into the connected disposal vessel 129.

[0069] 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 system for pellet production and beetle management, comprising:

i) a body 101 designed to house multiple chambers 102 for storing multiple raw materials, wherein a user interface is installed in a computing unit wirelessly linked to said body 101 allows a user to input details for manufacturing pellets in view of repelling beetles from a specific type of pulses;
ii) a microcontroller linked with a processing unit of said computing unit for processing said input details to evaluate an appropriate amount of raw materials required to form said user-specified pellets, wherein a container 103 is arranged in said body 101, located beneath said chambers 102 and equipped with a suction unit 104 that is actuated by said microcontroller to extract said evaluated amount from said chambers 102, that are dispensed in said container 103;
iii) a flap 105 mounted on a base portion of said container 103, and assembled with a mixer 106 for blending said dispended materials to form a mixture of optimal consistency, wherein a motorized hinge joint 107 is integrated in between said flap 105 and container 103, for opening said flap 105 to allow said mixture to get transferred to a primary conveyer belt 108 attached underneath said container 103, in view of allowing said primary conveyer belt 108 to translate said mixture towards a compartment 109 positioned at a lower end of said primary conveyer belt 108, located directly beneath exit point of said primary conveyer belt 108 to receive said mixture;
iv) a hydraulic ram 110 mounted on a ceiling portion of said body 101, above said compartment 109, and soon as said mixture is transferred to said compartment 109, said microcontroller actuates said hydraulic ram 110 to apply an optimum pressure onto said mixture, to allow said mixture to get injected into a plurality of holes 111 carved onto a base portion of said compartment 109, to form elongated tubes;
v) a motorized iris lid 112 having sharp edge blades, arranged within each of said holes 111 that dynamically opens/closes to cut said elongated tubes into pellets of specified sizes, thus manufacturing said user-desired pellets, wherein said manufactured pellets are dispensed on a secondary conveyer belt 113 arranged underneath said compartment 109, which translates said pellets towards a rotatable plate 114 mounted on a base portion of said body 101, while said plate 114 is configured to rotate for aligning a designated receptacle from multiple receptacles 115 arranged in a circular fashion with said plate 114, to receive said manufactured pellets, while ensuring correct type of pellet is dispensed into said designated receptacle;
vi) a motorized iris aperture 116 arranged underneath each of said receptacle, for opening/closing to dispense said pellets into an inclined plate 117 connected to a collection module 118, mounted on exterior portion of said body 101 for allowing said user to collect said manufactured pellets, wherein a speaker 119 is mounted on said body 101 for producing audio signals in view of guiding said users regarding placement of said pellets in pulses;
vii) a tray 120 attached with said body 101 for allowing said user to position auxiliary boxes of pulses, wherein said user is required to provide input voice commands via a microphone 121 installed on said body 101 for removal of beetles from said positioned boxes, based on which said microcontroller activates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 122 mounted on said body 101 and paired with a processor, to detect presence of beetles in said boxes;
viii) a hollow cuboidal unit 123 installed on said body 101 by means of an extendable L-shaped rod 124, that is actuated by said microcontroller to extend/retract for positioning said cuboidal unit 123 over said pulses stored in each of said box gradually, where presence of said beetles is detected, wherein said microcontroller directs an infrared sensor installed in said cuboidal unit 123 for detecting precise positioning of said beetle inside said box, based on which said microcontroller actuates a motorized slidable door 125 arranged underneath said cuboidal unit 123 to translate for covering said cuboidal unit 123, in view of enclosing and trapping said beetle; and
ix) a plurality of motorized iris pores 126 installed on said door 125 to get opened/closed for dispensing pulses from said cuboidal unit 123, in a manner that only said detected beetle is contained within said cuboidal unit 123, wherein a vacuum unit 127 is installed on said cuboidal unit 123 by means of a two-axis motorized slider 128 for translating said vacuum unit 127 to positon said vacuum unit 127 above said beetle, and upon positioning of said vacuum unit 127, said microcontroller activates said vacuum unit 127 to extract and transfer said beetle to a connected vessel 129 for proper disposal.

2) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein an air blower 130 installed in the compartment 109 for directing airflow onto said mixture being transferred for cooling said mixture to an optimal temperature as detected by an integrated temperature sensor.

3) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein an Archimedean spindle is provided with said rod 124 for helping said unit 123 to collect beetles from deeper within said pulse storage boxes.

4) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a load cell is installed in each chamber to track material levels and trigger alerts when quantities are low through said speaker 119, for material depletion and storage levels, ensuring effective refilling and continuous operation.

5) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mixer 106 includes plurality of motorized blade, a viscosity sensor and an RPM (Revolutions per minute) sensor for ensuring optimal blending of said materials.

6) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said infrared sensor is further configured to detect size and movement of said beetle inside said cuboidal unit 123 to trigger activation of said motorized iris pores 126 for precise dispensing of pulses.

7) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said primary and secondary conveyer belt 113 includes a plurality of weight sensors that detects presence of mixture and pellets, respectively, based on which said microcontroller regulates operation of said primary and secondary conveyer belts 113, for ensuring said user-desired pellets are manufactured and stored in said receptacles 115.

8) 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.