Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. An apparatus (100) for managing heat during cutting of metal rods, the apparatus (100) comprising:
a body (102) configured to house components, wherein the body (102) comprises:
rotatory blades (104a-104m) attached to a proximal end of the body (102), wherein the rotatory blades (104a-104m) are configured to cut the metal rods;
a storage tank (106) to hold water housed in a lower portion of the body (102);
a pump (108) connected to the storage tank (106), and configured to pump the water to a point of cutting of the metal rods;
pipes (112a-112d) connected to the storage tank (106) and the pump (108) and configured to transport the water; and
a strainer (114) coupled at a distal end of the pipes (112a-112d) to filter foreign particles.
2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the storage tank (106) is designed to hold 20 liters of the water.
3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pump (108) is a peristaltic pump.
4. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pipes (112a-112d) are made up of a metal.
5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprises a drain tray (110) to collect fly-off particles.
6. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the metal rods are selected from one of, iron rods, steel rods, carbon steel rods, stainless-steel rods, alloy steel rods, cast iron rods, tool steel rods, cast steel rods, or a combination thereof.
7. A method for managing heat during cutting of metal rods, the method comprising steps of:
inserting the metal rods into rotatory blades (104a-104m);
configuring the rotatory blades (104a-104m) and a pump (108);
cutting the metal rods according to a required specification by pressing the rotatory blades (104a-104m) against the metal rods;
pumping water at a cutting edge between the metal rods and the rotatory blades (104a-104m) through pipes (112a-112d) from the pump (108);
collecting the water as well as fly off particles into a drain tray (110);
filtering the collected used water using a strainer (114); and
recirculating the used water into a storage tank (106) through the pipes (112a-112d).
8. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the storage tank (106) is designed to hold 20 liters of the water.
9. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the pump (108) is a peristaltic pump.
10. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the pipes (112a-112d) are made up of a metal.

Date: 16 November, 2021
Place: Noida

Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529) , Description:FORM 2

THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
&

THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10, and rule 13)

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING HEAT DURING CUTTING OF METAL RODS

APPLICANT(S)
NAME: SR University
NATIONALITY: INDIAN
ADDRESS: S R University Ananthasagar, Warangal, Telangana, India

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed
BACKGROUND
Field of the Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a metal rod cutting apparatus and method to manage generated heat and particularly to the metal rod cutting apparatus and method for managing heat during cutting of the metal rod.
Description of Related Art
[002] In civil and mechanical construction work sites, steel rods and pipes need to be cut in different lengths based on requirements. The steel rods and/or pipes are cut using a steel cutting apparatus and a lot of heat is generated at a cutting point during a cutting operation. Apart from the heat, metal particles splash during the cutting operation. The splashing of the metal particles makes an operator uncomfortable, and it is unsafe to work under such conditions. A lot of smoke is also generated during this cutting operation.
[003] Generally, a circular saw fixed on a small flat wooden plank is used for cutting the steel rods that are used in the construction work sites or welding and fabrication shops. Normally, the cutting machines don’t have an arrangement to cool cutter or steel rods during the cutting operation. Several problems such as heat, flying off particles arose during the cutting operations.
[004] There is thus a need for an apparatus and method for managing the generated heat during cutting of the metal rods in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an apparatus for managing heat during cutting of metal rods. The apparatus includes a body configured to house components. The body further includes rotatory blades attached to a proximal end of the body. The rotatory blades are configured to cut the metal rods. The body further includes a storage tank to hold water housed in a lower portion of the body. The body further includes a pump connected to the storage tank, and configured to pump the water to a point of cutting of the metal rods. The body further includes pipes connected to the storage tank and the pump, and configured to transport the water. The body further includes a strainer coupled at a distal end of the pipes to filter foreign particles.
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a computer-implemented method for managing heat during a cutting of metal rods. The method comprising steps of: inserting the metal rods into rotatory blades; configuring the rotatory blades and a pump; cutting the metal rods according to a required specification by pressing the rotatory blades against the metal rods; pumping water at a cutting edge between the metal rods and the rotatory blades through pipes from the pump; collecting the water as well as fly off particles into a drain tray; filtering the collected used water using a strainer; and recirculating the used water into a storage tank through the pipes.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide an apparatus for cutting metal rods and a method for managing the heat generated during the cutting of the metal rods.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an apparatus that enables dripping of water drop by drop to remove heat generated during a cutting of metal rods.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an apparatus that collects fly-off particles released during cutting of metal rods.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an apparatus that absorbs some of smoke particles which in turn reduces air pollution.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an apparatus that has an increased life of a cutting blade due to continuous lubrication.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an apparatus that provides a safe working condition for an operator.
[0013] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0014] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates an apparatus for cutting metal rods, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0017] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for managing heat during cutting of metal rods using the apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[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] FIG. 1 illustrates an apparatus 100 for cutting metal rods, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the metal rods may be, but not limited to, iron rods, steel rods, carbon steel rods, stainless steel rods, alloy steel rods, cast iron rods, tool steel rods, cast steel rods, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the metal rods including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. The apparatus 100 may be used at a construction site, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 100 may be used at a fabrication work site, according to another embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 100 may be used in a welding shop, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 100 may be designed to prevent flying metal particles from falling into a user's eye, according to an embodiment of the prevent invention. The apparatus 100 may further be designed to absorb smoke particles resulting in a reduction of air pollutants. In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus 100 may enable a safe working condition for the user. The user may be, but not limited to, an operator, a labor, a supervisor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user.
[0023] Further, the apparatus 100 may comprise a body 102 that may be configured to house components of the apparatus 100. The body 102 of the apparatus 100 may be made up of a material, such as, but not limited to, an iron, an aluminum, a hardened plastic, a chromed steel, a stainless steel, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the body 102 of the apparatus 100 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the body 102 may be of different shapes and sizes, such as, but not limited to, a cuboid, a cube, a cylindrical, a hexagonal, a square, a rectangular, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any of the shapes and the sizes for the body 102 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the body 102 may provide a platform to receive the metal rods. The platform may be a flat surface below which all the components of the apparatus 100 are housed. The components may be, but not limited to, rotatory blades 104a-104m (hereinafter referred to as the rotatory blades 104), a storage tank 106, a pump 108, a drain tray 110, pipes 112a-112d (hereinafter referred to as the pipes 112), and a strainer 114.
[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rotatory blades 104 may be attached to a proximal end of the body 102. The rotatory blades 104 may be used to cut the metal rods. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rotatory blades 104 may be of any dimension. In an embodiment of the present invention, a protective shield 116 may be attached to the body 102. The protective shield 116 may be designed to absorb smoke particles generated by the rotatory blades 104. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the protective shield 116 may be designed in such a manner that it covers half of the rotatory blades 104.
[0025] The storage tank 106 may be housed within the body 102 of the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The storage tank 106 may be housed in a lower portion of the body 102, according to another embodiment of the present invention. The storage tank 106 may be designed to hold water. According to embodiments of the present invention, the storage tank 106 may be designed to hold 20 liters of water. Further, the storage tank 106 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, the iron, the aluminum, the wood, a fiberglass, the hardened plastic, the chromed steel, the stainless steel, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the storage tank 106 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the storage tank 106 may be of different shapes and sizes, such as, but not limited to, the cuboid, the cube, the cylindrical, the hexagonal, the square, the rectangular, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any of the shape and the size for the storage tank 106 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0026] According to embodiments of the present invention, the pump 108 may be connected to the storage tank 106. The pump 108 may be configured to pump water to a point of cutting of the metal rods. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the pump 108 may be a peristaltic pump. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover type of the pump 108.
[0027] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the drain tray 110 may be installed below the platform designed to receive the metal rods. In an embodiment of the present invention, the drain tray 110 may be designed within the body 102 of the apparatus 100. The drain tray 110 may be designed to collect fly-off particles from the metal rods. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the drain tray 110 may be of different shapes and sizes, such as, but not limited to, the cuboid, the cube, the cylindrical, the hexagonal, the square, the rectangular, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any of the shapes and the sizes for the drain tray 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0028] According to embodiments of the present invention, the storage tank 106 and the pump 108 may be connected using the pipes 112. In another embodiment of the present invention, the rotatory blades 104, the storage tank 106, and the pump 108 may be connected using the pipes 112. In another embodiment of the present invention, the storage tank 106, the pump 108, and the drain tray 110 may be connected using the pipes 112. According to embodiments of the present invention, the pipes 112 may be adapted to transport the water. In an embodiment of the present invention, the pipes 112 may be adapted to transport the water from the storage tank 106 to the pump 108. In another embodiment of the present invention, the pipes 112 may be adapted to transport the water from the storage tank 106 to the pump 108 and the rotatory blades 104. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the water may be released drop by drop onto the cutting edge of the metal rods from the rotatory blades 104. In another embodiment of the present invention, the water may be transported back from the drain tray 110 to the storage tank 106. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the pipes 112 may be made up of metal. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the pipes 112 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0029] Further, the strainer 114 may be coupled to a distal end of the pipes 112, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The strainer 114 may be coupled between the drain tray 110 and the pipes 112 coming out of the drain tray 110, according to another embodiment of the present invention. The strainer 114 may be configured to filter foreign particles. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the strainer 114 may have pores to restrict the foreign particles from flowing back to the storage tank 106.
[0030] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method 200 for managing heat during the cutting of metal rods using the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] At step 202, the apparatus 100 may enable the user to insert the metal rods into the rotatory blades 104 of the body 102. The metal rods may be received on the platform that may be designed below the rotatory blades 104.
[0032] At step 204, the apparatus 100 may enable the user to turn ON the apparatus 100 using a switch (not shown). The switch may generate an activation signal that may configure the rotatory blades 104 and the pump 108.
[0033] At step 206, the apparatus 100 may enable the user to press the rotatory blades 104 against the metal rods to cut the metal rods according to a required specification.
[0034] At step 208, the apparatus 100 may enable the pump 108 to continuously pump the water at the cutting edge between the metal rods and the rotatory blades 104. The water may be released drop by drop onto the cutting edge. The water may be transported to the cutting edge from the storage tank 106 through the pipes 112 using the pump 108.
[0035] At step 210, the apparatus 100 may collect the used water, as well as the fly-off particles in the drain tray 110.
[0036] At step 212, the apparatus 100 may filter the collected used water in the drain tray 110 by the strainer 114.
[0037] At step 214, the apparatus 100 may recirculate the filtered used water back to the storage tank 106 through the pipes 112.
[0038] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0039] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.