Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automated cleaning assembly (100) and method, configured to detect and identify debris including dried leaves, using a set of sensors (124), collect the debris by a suction unit (112) of the assembly (110), store the debris in one or more hollow chambers (104), operatively coupled to the suction unit (112) and dispose the debris from the one or more hollow chambers (104). The proposed assembly is configured to include one or more controllers (122), operatively coupled to the set of sensors (124) and a plurality of a set of actuators (110) for executing a set of instructions configured to perform the functionalities of the assembly. The plurality of a set of actuators (110) facilitates locomotion of the assembly (100) and suction of the debris. The proposed assembly (100) is configured to be electrically powered by at one or more power sources (130) including solar power.
The present disclosure relates to the field of mechatronics. In particular, the present disclosure provides an automated cleaning assembly and method.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed disclosure, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. [0003] Automation has largely impacted urban life by replacing repetitive manual labor by machines, which can operate autonomously and carry out desired tasks with enhanced efficiency. A movable cleaning device is one such automated vehicle which can move around covering a large region and simultaneously collect waste materials from that region with minimal human supervision. [0004] Existing solutions can include cleaning devices which can detect fallen leaves on ground by capturing videos of the fallen leaves and collecting the fallen leaves by suction, followed by pulverization of the collected leaves inside said cleaning device and disposing off remaining waste. Another solution can include a deciduous cleaning and pulverizing vehicle with a centrifugal saw tooth cutter coupled to a suction mechanism, which can facilitate chopping off the collected fallen leaves before pulverizing them. Another solution caninclude an electro-static mechanism for collection of fallen leaves. Yet another solution can include a camera aided cutting device that automatically filters out matured leaves and collects tender tea leaves from tea garden. However, these solutions are expensive, bulky and require a high maintenance cost in lieu of a low operative time. A low-cost, compact, portable pollution-free cleaning device with longer operative time is not disclosed.
[0005] Hence, there is need in the art to develop an assembly and method for automated cleaning of debris that can overcome above mentioned problems of the prior art regarding cost, size, portability and operative time by bringing in a low
cost, compact and portable solution that can facilitate longer operative time by using multiple power sources, without using fossil fuel which releases additional pollutants into the environment. The proposed cleaning assembly can perform locomotion without colliding into any static or moving object or human that can obstruct locomotion of the said assembly. The proposed automated cleaning assembly not only reduces cost of manual labor required for keeping environment clean, but also offers longer hours of reliable service, thus reducing an overall running cost of a cleaning infrastructure.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an automated
cleaning assembly that facilitates collection of debris by suction force.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an automated
cleaning assembly that enables in accommodating the collected debris and
disposing the debris when the maximum accommodating capacity is reached.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an automated
cleaning assembly that facilitates autonomous locomotion, by avoiding colliding
with any obstacle interfering with the locomotion.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an automated
cleaning assembly that enables in housing a shredding device for cutting collected
dried leaves into finer parts to facilitate storage and disposal of the leaves.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an automated
cleaning assembly that facilitates being electrically powered by one or more
power sources to achieve a longer operative time.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a cleaning method
that automatically detects objects pertaining to the collection of debris and
locomotion of the assembly and facilitates suction of the detected debris and
locomotion of the assembly.
SUMMARY
[0013] The present disclosure relates to the field of mechatronics. In
particular, the present disclosure provides an automated cleaning assembly, and
method.
[0014] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an assembly for
collecting debris though a first open end of one or more hollow chambers of the
assembly using a suction unit that can be operatively coupled to the first open end
of the one or more hollow chambers.
[0015] In an aspect, a hollow outer shell may be concentrically mounted over
the one or more hollow chambers.
[0016] In an aspect, the assembly may be configured to accommodate the
collected debris in the one or more hollow chambers of the assembly until the
maximum accommodating capacity is attained.
[0017] In an aspect, the assembly may be configured to dispose the
accommodated debris through a second open end of the one or more of the hollow
chambers of the assembly by opening a removable cover, configured to guard the
second open end.
[0018] In an aspect, the assembly may be configured to perform autonomous
locomotion from one place to another by using a first set of actuators coupled to a
platform that pertains to a base of the assembly. The first set of actuators may be
configured to generate a set of actuation signals to facilitate locomotion of said
assembly;
[0019] In an aspect, the assembly may include a suction unit configured to
guide movement of the debris from outside of said assembly inwards into the one
or more hollow chambers. The suction unit may be configured to include a set of
cleaning brushes to sweep the debris. In an aspect, the suction unit may include a
second set of actuators, coaxially coupled to the set of cleaning brushes. The
second set of actuators may be configured to rotate the set of cleaning brushes and
generate suction. In another aspect, the suction unit may include a plurality of
brush fans, coupled to the second set of actuators and configured to blow the
debris into the one or more hollow chambers.
[0020] In an aspect, the suction unit of the assembly may be configured to include a set of shredding devices coupled to the second set of actuators of the suction unit. The set of shredding devices may be configured to shred collected dried leaves into finer parts to facilitate use of the dried leaves as manure or mulch after segregation from dry wastes, dirt, dust and the likes.
[0021] In an aspect, the assembly may include one or more power sources operatively coupled to the controller, and configured to supply electrical power to the assembly. The one or more power supply sources may include any or a combination of battery, generator, inverter, power line, and where the electric power may be in form of any or a combination of alternate current, direct current and solar current.
[0022] In an aspect, the assembly may be configured to include one or more controllers operatively coupled to the plurality of set of actuators, configured to facilitate suction of debris and locomotion of the assembly. In an aspect the one or more controllers may also be operatively coupled to a set of sensors, configured to generate a set of electrical signals upon detection of one or more objects pertaining to collection of the debris and locomotion of the assembly. The set of sensors may be configured on outer surface of the outer hollow shell. [0023] Another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a method for automated collection, storage and disposal of debris. The method may include one or more controllers that may include one or more processors configured with a Machine Learning engine. The one or more processors may be further configured to receive a set of signals from the set of sensors and based on the set of signals, the one or more processors may be configured to execute a set of instructions residing in a memory, operatively coupled to the one or more processors. In an aspect, the instructions upon execution may generate a set of actuation signals that may be transmitted to the second set of actuators, configured to activate the suction unit. In another aspect, the instructions upon execution may generate a set of actuation signals that may be transmitted to the first set of actuators, configured to facilitate locomotion of the assembly. In another aspect the set of signals may
generate a set of alert signals configured to indicate critical functionality status of the assembly.
[0024] In an aspect, the set of actuation signals and the set of alert signals may be transmitted to the plurality of a set of actuators, a set of alert indicators and a display unit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a
part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the
present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the
principles of the present disclosure.
[0026] The diagrams described herein are for illustration only, which thus are
not limitations of the present disclosure, and wherein:
[0027] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary block diagram of the proposed automated
cleaning assembly, to elaborate upon its working in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of one or more
controllers associated with the proposed automated cleaning assembly, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 3a-3e illustrates exemplary views of the proposed automated
cleaning assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary method proposed for automated
cleaning of debris, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0032] Embodiments of the present disclosure include various steps, which
will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or
may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause
a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions
to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of
hardware, software, firmware and/or by human operators.
[0033] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can",
"could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component
or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0034] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that
follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the
context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the
meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise.
[0035] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and
described in the accompanying drawings, the embodiments are offered only in as
much detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure and are not intended to limit
the numerous equivalents, changes, variations, substitutions and modifications
falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the
appended claims.
[0036] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of mechatronics.
In particular, the present disclosure relates to an automated cleaning assembly and
method.
[0037] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the automated
cleaning assembly (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0038] As illustrated in FIG. 1, an embodiment of the proposed assembly
(100) (interchangeably referred to as system (100), herein) may include a hollow
outer shell (102), concentrically mounted over one or more hollow chambers
(104) (interchangeably referred to as the hollow chambers (104), herein) and a
platform (108), pertaining to the base of the system (100), the platform (108)
being coupled to a plurality of a first set of actuators (110a), that may be configured to facilitate locomotion of said system (100).
[0039] In an embodiment, the first set of actuators (110a) may be driven by two-wheeled differential drive, four-wheeled differential drive, belt drive, legged drive and the likes. In an embodiment, the first set of actuators (110a) may include but are not limited to DC motors, stepper motors, servo motors, linear actuators and rotational actuators.
[0040] In an embodiment, the hollow chambers (104) may be coupled to a suction unit (112), configured to collect debris in form of dust, dirt, dried leaves, dry waste and the likes. The suction unit (112) generates a suction force to drive the debris into the hollow chambers (104) through an opening leading to the hollow chambers (104).
[0041] In an embodiment, the system (100) may include one or more power sources (130), operatively coupled to the controller, and configured to supply electrical power to the assembly (100). The one or more power sources (130) include any or a combination of battery, generator, inverter, power line, converter rectifier, but not limited to the like. The electrical power may be in form of any or a combination of alternate current, direct current and solar current. [0042] In an embodiment, the system (100) may include one or more controllers (122) (interchangeably referred to as the controllers (122), operatively coupled to the first set of actuators (110a) and the suction unit (112). The set of controllers (122) may further be operatively coupled to a set of sensors (124), configured to detect objects pertaining to the collection of the debris and obstacles interfering with locomotion of the system (100). In an embodiment, the set of sensors (124) may be coupled to the outer surface of the outer hollow shell (102). In another embodiment, the set of controllers may be coupled to set alert indicators (126) that may be configured to emit audio-visual signals pertaining to critical functionality status of the system (100). The controllers (122) may also be operatively coupled to a display unit (128) to display messages associated with the critical functionalities of the system (100).
[0043] In an embodiment, the set of sensors (124) may be configured to detect color, shape, size and the like of the debris for identification of the type of debris. In another embodiment, the set of sensors (124) may be configured to detect position direction of motion and the likes of the obstacles interfering with locomotion of the system (100).
[0044] In an embodiment, the set of sensors (124) may include Infrared sensors, ultrasonic sensors, lidar, laser sensors, sonar, proximity sensors, limit switches, current sensors, voltage sensors and the likes.
[0045] In another embodiment, the controllers (122) may be configured to switch the electrical coupling between the one or more power sources (130) and the system (100).In an embodiment, system (100) may be configured to receive electrical power from one or more power sources (130) configured to deliver electric power in form of any or a combination of alternate current, direct current and solar current.
[0046] In an embodiment, the controllers (100) may be configured to select the power source delivering solar current during daytime operation. The electrical coupling between the system (100) and the power source delivering alternating current may be decoupled and the electrical coupling between the system (100) and the power source delivering solar current may be established. In an embodiment, the controllers (122) may be configured to select the power source delivering alternating current during night-time operation or during cloudy weather.
[0047] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of the controllers (122) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0048] As illustrated in an embodiment, the controllers (122) can include one or more processors (202). The one or more processors (202) can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processors (202) can be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (204), operatively coupled to the one or
more processors (202). The memory (204) can be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to generate and share data packets over a communication network or channel. The memory (204) can include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0049] In an embodiment, the controllers (122) can also include an interface (206) that can provide a communication pathway among the set of sensors (124), the first and the second set of actuators (110), the set of alert indicators (126), the display unit (128) and the likes and the one or more processors (202). The interface (206) may also provide a communication pathway between the one or more processors (202) and other functional components of the controllers (122) including but not limited to, memory (204) and database (222). [0050] In an embodiment, the one or more processors (202) may include an extraction unit (212) configured to extract a first set of data packets pertaining to a set of attributes of the debris detected by the set of sensors (124).In an embodiment, the set of attributes may include but are not limited to shape, size and color of the detected debris.
[0051] In an embodiment, first set of data packets may also pertain to a set of attributes of the obstacles interfering with locomotion of the system (100). The set of attributes may include but are not limited to position, distance, and direction of approach of the obstacles with respect to the system (100).
[0052] In an embodiment, the one or more processors (202) may include a comparison unit (214) that may be configured to compare the extracted attributes of the first set of data packets with a set of threshold reference values received from the database (222). The database (222) may be configured to store the threshold reference values in the form of a look up table.
[0053] In an embodiment, the comparison unit (214) may generate a second set of data packets based on the relation between an extracted attribute and its corresponding threshold reference value. Comparison may include any or a combination of greater than, less than and equality operators and may also be
configured to quantify the magnitude of difference between the extracted attribute and its threshold reference value.
[0054] In an embodiment, based on the second set of data packets generated by the comparison unit (214), an action generation unit (218) may be configured to generate a third set of data packets be configured to define a set of actions. The third set of data packets may be transmitted to activate the plurality of set of actuators (110), operatively coupled to the controllers (122). [0055] In an embodiment, the third setoff data packets may include instructions for actions defining but not limited to activation and deactivation of the suction unit (112), activation and deactivation of the first set of actuators (110a) for locomotion and switching of electrical coupling between the one or more power sources (130).
[0056] In an embodiment, the controllers (122) may include an alert generation unit (216), configured to generate a fourth set of data packets pertaining to the critical functionality status of the system (100), that may be transmitted to the set of alert indicators (126) and the display unit (128). [0057] In an embodiment, the fourth set of data packets may be configured to indicate critical functionality status including but not limited to failure of the plurality of the set of actuators (110), charging status of the batteries associated with the one or more power sources (130), maximum accommodation capacity of the hollow chambers (104) being reached and remaining operative time. In an embodiment, the set of alert signals may be implemented in the form of text, flashing display, alarm and the likes.
[0058] In an embodiment, the set of controllers (122) can be implemented as a combination of hardware and programmable instructions to implement the functionalities such as extracting, comparing, action generating and alert generating. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for one or more processing engines (210) may be processor executable programmable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the one or more processing engines
(210) may include a machine-readable storage medium (for example, the memory (204)) for storing the executable programmable instructions and processing resource (for example, one or more processors (202)), to execute such instructions. In an example, the machine-readable storage medium may be a part of the set of controllers (122) or may be physically separate but accessible to the one or more processors (202). In other examples, the one or more processing engines (210) may be implemented by standalone electronic circuitry assembled along with other functional components (for example, memory (204), interfaces (206)) of the controllers (122). In an embodiment, the one or more processing engines (210) may be implemented as a Machine Learning (ML) engine, Deep Learning (DL) engine and the likes.
[0059] FIG. 3a-3e illustrate exemplary views of the proposed automated cleaning assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0060] In an illustrative embodiment of FIG. 3a-3e,the hollow chambers (104) may be configured to accommodate debris collected through a first open end (304a), the first open end (304a) may be coupled to the suction unit (112), configured to drive the debris into the one or more hollow chambers (104). The hollow chambers (104) may further have a second open end (not shown), configured to remain closed by a removable cover while system (100) is in operation and dispose the debris when the hollow chambers (104) reach their maximum accommodating capacity.
[0061] In an embodiment, the hollow chambers (104) may be coupled to the
suction unit (112) that may include a set of cleaning brushes (302), configured to
sweep the debris, a second set of actuators (110b), configured to generate suction
and rotate the set of cleaning brushes and a plurality of brush fans (312),
configured to blow the debris into the hollow chambers (104). In an embodiment,
the set of cleaning brushes (302), the second set of actuators (110b) and the
plurality of brush fans (312) may be coaxially coupled to each other.
[0062] In an embodiment, the suction unit (112) may be coupled to a set of
shredding devices (not shown), configured to shred the collected debris into finer
parts, facilitated by the rotational movement of the second set of actuators (110b),
before the debris are accumulated inside the hollow chambers (104).
[0063] In an embodiment, the one or more power sources (130) may include
one or more batteries (310) that may be electrically coupled to a set of solar panels
(not shown), configured to harness solar power during daytime. In an
embodiment, the batteries (310) may be coupled to a charging socket (308) for
receiving alternating current from the one or more power sources (130).
[0064] In an embodiment, the controllers (122) may be operatively coupled to
a set of switches (306), configured to receive manual instructions including but
not limited to emergency stopping of operation of the system (100),
connecting/disconnecting the solar panels (316) and opening of the removable
cover of the second open end of the hollow chambers (104).
[0065] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary method proposed for automated
cleaning of debris, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0066] In an embodiment, FIG. 4 illustrates an automated cleaning method
(400). The method (400) can include a step (402), of receiving, from a set of
sensors (124) operatively coupled to the controllers (122), a set of electrical
signals pertaining to detection of debris and obstacles interfering with locomotion
of the system(lOO).
[0067] In an embodiment, the method (400) can include a step (404), of
extracting from the received electrical signals, a first set of data packets,
pertaining to a set of attributes of collected debris and obstacles interfering with
locomotion of the system (100);
[0068] In an embodiment, the method (400) can include a step (406) of
comparing the extracted set of attributes from the first set of data packets with a
pre-defined set of threshold values received from a database (222) and generating
a second set of data packets, the database (222) being operatively coupled to the
one or more processors (202) of the controllers (122).
[0069] In an embodiment, based on the second set of data packets, method
(400) can include a step (408) of generating a third set of data packets including a
first set of actuation signals configured to activate a first set of actuators (110a)
and transmitting the first set of actuation signals to the first set of actuators (110a), operatively coupled to the controllers (122).
[0070] In an embodiment, based on the second set of data packets, the method (400) can include a step (410), of generating a third set of data packets including a second set of actuation signals configured to activate a second of actuators associated with the suction unit (112) and transmitting the second set of actuation signals to the suction unit (112), operatively coupled to the controllers (122).
[0071] In an embodiment, the controllers (122) may be configured to generate a fourth set of data packets including a set of alert signals pertaining to critical functionality status of the system (100) and transmitting the set of alert signals to a set of alert indicators (126) and a display unit (128). The set of alert signals may include information of the like but not limited to failure of the plurality of the set of actuators (110), charging status of the batteries (310) associated with the one or more power sources (130), maximum accommodation capacity of the hollow chambers (104) being reached and remaining operative time. In an embodiment, the set of alert signals may be implemented in the form of text, flashing display, alarm and the likes.
[0072] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean "communicatively coupled with" over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0073] The terms, descriptions, figures and operational sequences used herein are set forth by way of illustration only. Many variations are possible within the spirit and scope of the subject matter, which is intended to be defined by the
following claims and their equivalents in which all terms are meant in their broadest reasonable sense unless otherwise indicated.
[0074] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0075] The present disclosure provides for an automated cleaning assembly
that facilitates collection of debris by suction force generated by a set of actuators.
[0076] The present disclosure provides for an automated cleaning assembly
that enables in accommodating the collected debris and disposing the debris when
the maximum accommodating capacity is reached.
[0077] The present disclosure provides for an automated cleaning assembly
that facilitates autonomous locomotion, by avoiding collision with any obstacle
interfering with the locomotion.
[0078] The present disclosure provides for an automated cleaning assembly
that enables in housing a shredding device for cutting the collected dried leaves
into finer parts to facilitate storage and disposal of the leaves.
[0079] The present disclosure provides for an automated cleaning assembly
that facilitates being electrically powered by one or more power sources to
achieve a longer operative time.
[0080] The present disclosure provides for an automated cleaning method
that automatically detects objects pertaining to the collection of debris and
locomotion of the assembly and generates actuation signals to facilitate suction of
the detected debris and locomotion of the assembly.
We Claim:
1. An automated cleaning assembly(lOO), said assembly (100) comprising: a hollow outer shell (102)further comprising:
one or more hollow chambers (104), said one or more
hollow chambers(104) configured to accommodate debris,
wherein the one or more hollow chambers includes a first
open end (304a) (configured to collect the debris, and a
second open end configured to dispose the debris, wherein
the second open end includes a removable cover, configured
to open during disposal of the debris, wherein, the first open
end (304a) of the one or more hollow chambers is
operatively coupled to a suction unit configured to guide
movement of the debris from outside of said assembly
inwards into the one or more hollow chambers;
a first set of actuators (110a) coupled to a platform (108) wherein
the platform (108) pertains to a base of the assembly, the first set of
actuators (110a) being configured to generate a set of actuation signals
to facilitate locomotion of said assembly;
a set of sensors (124) configured on outer surface of the outer hollow shell(102), said set of sensors (124) being configured to generate a set of electrical signals upon detection of one or more objects pertaining to collection of the debris and locomotion of said assembly;
a controller (122) with one or more processors(202) coupled with a memory (204), the memory (204) storing instructions executable by the one or more processors and configured to:
receive, from the set of sensors (124) operatively coupled to the one or more controllers, the set of electrical signals pertaining to detection of the debris and obstacles interfering with locomotion of said assembly(lOO);
extract, from the received set of signals, a set of attributes pertaining to the debris and obstacles interfering with locomotion of said assembly(lOO);
compare, the extracted set of attributes with a pre-defined set of threshold values received from a database, communicatively coupled to the one or more processors (202) of the one or more controllers (122);
generate, based on the extracted set of attributes, a first set of actuation signals configured to activate the first set of actuators(HOa), and transmit the first set of actuation signals to the first set of actuators (110a), wherein the first set of actuators(110a)are operatively coupled to the one or more controllers(122);
generate, based on the extracted set of attributes, a second set of actuation signals configured to activate a second of actuators(HOb) coupled to the suction unit(112) and transmit the second set of actuation signals to the second set of actuators(HOb), wherein the second set of actuators(HOb) are operatively coupled to the one or more controllers(122);
generate, a set of alert signals configured to indicate a critical functionality status of the assembly and transmit the set of alert signals to a set of alert indicators (126) and a display unit (128), wherein the set of alert indicators (126) and the display unit(128) are operatively coupled to the one or more controllers(122).
2. The assembly (100) as claimed in claiml, wherein, the hollow outer shell (102) and the one or more hollow chambers (104) are concentrically mounted over the said platform (108).
3. The assembly (100) as claimed in claiml, wherein said suction unit (112) includes a set of cleaning brushes (302) configured to sweep the debris,
the second set of actuators(HOb) coaxially coupled to the set of cleaning brushes(302), and a plurality of brush fans(312) coupled to the second set of actuators (110b), the second set of actuators (110b) being configured to rotate the set of cleaning brushes(302) to generate suction of the debris and the plurality of brush fans(312) being configured to blow the debris inward into the one or more hollow chambers (104).
4. The assembly (100) as claimed in claiml, wherein, said suction unit (112) is configured to collect leaves, dust, dirt and dry wastes.
5. The assembly (100) as claimed in claiml, wherein the second set of actuators (110b) associated with the suction unit (112) is coupled to a set of shredding devices for shredding collected dried leaves into finer parts.
6. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the shredded dried leaf waste stored in the one or more hollow chambers (104) is saved for segregation from dry wastes and use as manure or mulch.
7. The assembly (100) as claimed in claiml, wherein said assembly (100) includes one or more power sources(130) operatively coupled to the controller(122), and configured to supply electrical power to the assembly, wherein the assembly is powered by the one or more power supply sources, wherein the one or more power supply sources include any or a combination of battery, generator, inverter, power line, and wherein the electric power is in form of any or a combination of alternate current, direct current and solar current.
8. An automated cleaning method comprising steps of:
receiving, using a controller (122) including one or more processors (202) configured with a Machine Learning engine, a set of electrical signals pertaining to detection of debris and obstacles interfering with locomotion of the assembly from a set of sensors;
extracting, at a controller (122) including one or more processors (202) configured with a Machine Learning engine , a set of attributes pertaining to the received set of signals associated
with the debris and obstacles interfering with locomotion of said assembly;
comparing, at a controller (122) including one or more processors (202) configured with a Machine Learning engine, the extracted set of attributes pertaining to the received set of signals with a pre-defined set of threshold values received from a database (222);
generating, by a controller (122) including one or more processors (202) configured with a Machine Learning engine, based on the extracted set of attributes, a first set of actuation signals configured to activate a first set of actuators (110a) and transmitting the first set of actuation signals to the first set of actuators (110a), wherein the first set of actuators (110a) are configured to facilitate locomotion;
generating, by a controller (122) including one or more processors (202) configured with a Machine Learning engine, based on the extracted set of attributes, a second set of actuation signals configured to activate a second of actuators (110b) and transmitting the second set of actuation signals to the second set of actuators (110b), wherein the second set of actuators (110b) are configured to generate suction;
generating, by a controller (112) including one or more processors (202) configured with a Machine Learning engine, a set of alert signals configured to indicate a critical functionality status of the assembly (100) and transmitting the set of alert signals to a set of alert indicators (126) and a display unit(128).
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| 1 | 202111020943-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [08-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-08 |
| 2 | 202111020943-POWER OF AUTHORITY [08-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-08 |
| 3 | 202111020943-FORM FOR STARTUP [08-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-08 |
| 4 | 202111020943-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [08-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-08 |
| 5 | 202111020943-FORM 1 [08-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-08 |
| 6 | 202111020943-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [08-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-08 |
| 7 | 202111020943-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [08-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-08 |
| 8 | 202111020943-DRAWINGS [08-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-08 |
| 9 | 202111020943-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [08-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-08 |
| 10 | 202111020943-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [08-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-08 |
| 11 | 202111020943-Proof of Right [14-07-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-07-14 |
| 12 | 202111020943-FORM 18 [23-01-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-01-23 |
| 13 | 202111020943-FER.pdf | 2023-04-27 |
| 14 | 202111020943-FER_SER_REPLY [03-07-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-07-03 |
| 15 | 202111020943-DRAWING [03-07-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-07-03 |
| 16 | 202111020943-CORRESPONDENCE [03-07-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-07-03 |
| 17 | 202111020943-CLAIMS [03-07-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-07-03 |
| 18 | 202111020943-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-24-06-2024).pdf | 2024-05-30 |
| 19 | 202111020943-Correspondence to notify the Controller [20-06-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-06-20 |
| 20 | 202111020943-FORM-26 [21-06-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-06-21 |
| 21 | 202111020943-Written submissions and relevant documents [09-07-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-07-09 |
| 22 | 202111020943-Annexure [09-07-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-07-09 |
| 23 | 202111020943-PatentCertificate12-12-2024.pdf | 2024-12-12 |
| 24 | 202111020943-IntimationOfGrant12-12-2024.pdf | 2024-12-12 |
| 1 | 202111020943E_26-04-2023.pdf |