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Bioelectricity Generating Device From Banana Stems

Abstract: A bioelectricity generating device from banana stems, comprises a housing 101 positioned over a ground surface and crafted with an opening 102 that is accessed by a user to insert banana stems within the housing 101, an imaging unit 105 installed within the housing 101 determines presence and dimensions of the banana stems over the conveyor 103, a motorized cutter on a hydraulic rod for cutting the banana stems into smaller pieces, a pair of robotic arms 112 by means of a motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement 113 to position the arms 112 in proximity to the chamber 108 , touch interactive display panel 115 to provide input regarding amount of banana slurry required for generating electricity, a motorized iris aperture 118 to dispense the banana slurry in a first compartment 119, and a second compartment 122 placed with cathode electrode 123 that conducts reduction of oxygen.

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Application #
Filing Date
28 November 2024
Publication Number
52/2024
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

Marwadi University
Rajkot - Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.

Inventors

1. Sanjay Kumar
Department of Chemical Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot - Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.
2. Mulualem Admas Alemu
Department of Chemical Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot - Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.
3. Tefera Kassahun Zerfu
Department of Chemical Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot - Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.
4. Ila Jogesh Ramala Sarkar
Department of Chemical Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot - Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a bioelectricity generating device from banana stems that is capable of providing a means to generate electricity utilizing banana stems.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Bioelectricity plays an important role in various biological processes and applications, as it involves the electrical properties of biological cells and tissues. In living organisms, bioelectricity is essential for nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and cellular communication. It enables the nervous system to transmit signals between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body, coordinating responses to stimuli. Bioelectricity also facilitates processes like the regulation of heartbeat, brain activity, and digestion. Additionally, bioelectricity is being explored in energy production, such as through microbial fuel cells, where microorganisms generate electricity from organic matter.

[0003] Traditionally, for producing bioelectricity from stems includes microbial fuel cells (MFCs), biogas generators, and bioelectric devices. Microbial fuel cells harness the metabolic processes of microorganisms to convert organic matter, such as plant stems, into electricity by utilizing the chemical energy stored in the biomass. Biogas generators use anaerobic decomposition of organic material, such as stems, to produce methane gas, which can then be used to generate electricity. Additionally, bioelectric devices, including piezoelectric and triboelectric generators, can capture mechanical energy from the movement or pressure exerted by plant stems to convert it into electrical energy. These tools typically rely on harnessing the chemical, biological, or mechanical energy present in plant materials to generate electricity for various applications.

[0004] WO2010016068A2 discloses generator wherein weight energy is utilized to rotate a turbine, which is connected to a rotatable member of a magnet and coil assembly with a help of a first shaft. In one embodiment, the magnet is static and the coil is made to rotate by the turbine. In another embodiment, the coil is static and the magnet is made to rotate by the turbine. A second shaft is attached to a spring loaded top plate and its free end is constructed in such a manner so as to engage the teeth of the turbine. In one embodiment the second shaft can be a curved shaft with corrugation in the inside edge at the free end to engage the teeth of the turbine. In another embodiment, the second shaft can be a straight shaft with pointed tip. Any pressure given on the top plate will cause the second shaft to move downwards thereby rotate the turbine. The first shaft will transmit the rotation of the turbine to a rotatable member of the assembly thereby electricity is generated. An electrical output circuit is connected to the coil for transmitting the electricity.

[0005] US3887817A discloses a generating device comprises a continuous elongated flexible loop member having opposite loop ends and adapted to be suspended in a current of flowing fluid. The loop member is trained around a rotatable member which in turn is drivingly connected to an electrical generating power means. A plurality of flexible and collapsible containers or sails are mounted in spaced relationship and in end to end relationship along the loop member. When immersed in a current of moving fluid, the containers will be expanded and filled by the fluid when their open ends are facing upstream in relation to the current and they will be collapsed and emptied of fluid when their open ends are facing downstream in relation to the current. Thus the containers will drive the loop member and consequently the rotatable member continuously whenever the loop member and containers are immersed in a flowing fluid material.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices disclosed in prior art provide ways to harness bioelectricity from banana stems by utilizing microbial fuel cells (MFCs), biogas production, and piezoelectric mechanisms typically exploit the organic matter in banana stems to generate electrical energy but lack in optimizing the efficiency of energy conversion during decomposition of slurry from the banana stems.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of harnessing electricity from banana stems by performing a set of operations including production of slurry from the banana stems with appropriate application pressure to be applied over the stems and grinding the stems for aerobic decomposition to generate electricity.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of harnessing electricity from banana stems as per user specified amount of banana slurry required for generating electricity.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of maintaining consistency of the slurry for producing ions effectively to maintain the flow of current in the wires for utilizing in various external appliances.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of regulating flow of electricity to the external appliances to continue the operation of the external appliances for longer duration.

[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 bioelectricity generating device from banana stems that is capable of generating electricity from banana stems involves grinding the stems to produce slurry, which undergoes anaerobic decomposition to generate ions that flow for creating electricity with optimal efficiency for different external appliances.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a bioelectricity generating device from banana stems, comprises a housing positioned over a ground surface and crafted with an opening that is accessed by a user to insert banana stems within the housing, a motorized conveyor arranged in continuation to the opening to receive the banana stems, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit installed within the housing for capturing and processing images of the housing, a microcontroller linked with the imaging unit determines presence and dimensions of the banana stems over the conveyor, a platform arranged in continuation to the conveyor to receive the stems, a motorized cutter configured with ceiling portion of the housing via a hydraulic rod to position the cutter in contact with the stems for cutting the banana stems, a tactile sensor integrated in the cutter to monitor hardness of the banana stems, a chamber arranged in continuation to the platform to receive the pieces of the banana stems and linked with a water reservoir arranged within the housing, an electronic valve installed in the reservoir to open and dispense the water into the chamber, a motorized stirrer installed in the chamber to wash the pieces of the banana stems, a pair of robotic arms installed with opposite walls of the housing each by means of a motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement to position the arms in proximity to the chamber, a touch interactive display panel is mapped over the housing provide input regarding amount of banana slurry required for generating electricity, a first weight sensor installed in the box to monitor weight of the received pieces of the banana stems, a motorized grinding unit installed in the box to grind the pieces of the banana stems into banana slurry, a motorized grinding unit installed in the box to grind the pieces of the banana stems into banana slurry, anode electrode placed in the first compartment in which anaerobic decomposition of the slurry is being conducted to produce ions, a second compartment stored with water arranged within the housing and placed with cathode electrode that conducts reduction of oxygen, the anode and cathode electrode are connected via a salt bridge that allows flow of ions in the compartments to generate electricity and the salt bridge is connected with a pair of wires to direct the produce electricity to an external appliance as per requirement.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a motorized iris lid installed with the chamber to open and discard waste water generated due to washing of the pieces of the banana stem into a linked container arranged within the housing, a temperature sensor integrated with the receptacle to monitor temperature of the stored pieces of the banana stems, a Peltier unit integrated with the receptacle to maintain appropriate temperature around the stored pieces of the banana stems, a second weight sensor is integrated in the receptacle to monitor weight of the stored washed pieces, a viscosity sensor installed in the box to monitor viscosity of the slurry, rotational speed of the grinding unit monitored by a tachometer installed with the grinding unit, a resistor is installed between the wires and salt bridge to regulate flow of electricity to the appliance, a voltage meter is installed with the wire to monitor voltage present in the wire that is displayed over the voltage meter and display panel, and a battery associated with the device to supply power to all the components of the device.

[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 bioelectricity generating device from banana stems.

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 bioelectricity generating device from banana stems that is capable of generating bioelectricity from banana stems without any requirement of skilled person in producing slurry being utilized in anaerobic decomposition to generate ions that flow for creating electricity for various external appliances.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a bioelectricity generating device from banana stems is illustrated, comprising a housing 101 crafted with an opening 102, a motorized conveyor 103 arranged in continuation to the opening 102, a platform 104 installed in the housing 101, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 105 installed within the housing 101, a chamber 108 arranged in continuation to the platform 104, a water reservoir 109 arranged within the housing 101, an electronic valve 110 installed in the reservoir 109, a motorized stirrer 111 installed in the chamber 108, a pair of robotic arms 112 installed with opposite walls of the housing 101 each by means of a motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement 113, a receptacle 114 arranged within the housing 101, a touch interactive display panel 115 mapped over the housing 101, a grinding box 116 arranged within the housing 101, a motorized grinding unit 117 installed in the box 116, a motorized iris aperture 118 installed with the box 116, and a hinge 126 integrated with platform 104.

[0023] The Figure 1, further comprises of a first compartment 119 arranged within the housing 101 via a flexible conduit 120, an anode electrode 121 placed in the first compartment 119, a second compartment 122 arranged within the housing 101 and placed with cathode electrode 123, the anode and cathode electrode 121, 123 are connected via a salt bridge 124, a pair of wires 107 connected with the compartment 119, 122, a motorized iris lid 125 installed with the chamber 108, and a voltage meter 106 installed with the wire 107.

[0024] The proposed device comprises of a housing 101 made up of any material that includes but not limited to metallic material, alloy, alike and utilize to place over a ground surface. The housing 101 is encased with various components associated with the device arrange in sequential manner that aids in generating bioelectricity from. Upon placing the housing 101 over the surface, the user accesses an opening 102 crafted with the housing 101 to insert banana stems within the housing 101, wherein a motorized conveyor 103 arranged in continuation to the opening 102 to receive the banana stems that is accessed by a user to insert banana stems within the housing 101 over a motorized conveyor 103 arranged in continuation to the opening 102. After the placement of the banana stems over the conveyer, the user activates the device manually by pressing a switch button associated with the device and integrated with the housing 101.

[0025] The button mentioned herein is a type of a switch that is internally connected with the device via multiple circuits that upon pressing by the user, the circuits get closed and starts conducting electricity that tends to activate the device and vice versa. After activation of the device by the user, a microcontroller associated with the device generates commands to operate the device accordingly. After activating of the device, the microcontroller activates an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 105 integrated within the housing 101 to determine presence and dimensions of the banana stems over the conveyor 103. The imaging unit 105 mentioned herein comprises of comprises of a camera and processor that works in collaboration to capture and process the images of the housing 101.

[0026] The camera firstly captures multiple images of the housing 101, wherein the camera comprises of a body, electronic shutter, lens, lens aperture, image sensor, and imaging processor that works in sequential manner to capture images of the housing 101. After capturing of the images by the camera, the shutter is automatically open due to which the reflected beam of light coming from the surrounding due to light is directed towards the lens aperture. After that the reflected light beam passes through the image sensor. The image sensor now analyzes the beam to retrieve signal from the beams which is further calibrate by the sensor to capture images of the housing 101 in electronic signal. Upon capturing images, the imaging processor processes the electronic signal into digital image. When the image capturing is done, the processor associated with the imaging unit 105 processes the captured images by using a protocol of artificial intelligence to retrieve data from the captured image in the form of digital signal.

[0027] The detected data in the form of digital signal is now transmitted to the linked microcontroller based on which the microcontroller acquires the data to detect the presence and dimensions of the banana stems over the conveyor 103. Based on detecting the presence and dimensions of the banana stems over the conveyor 103, the microcontroller generates commands to actuate the conveyor 103 for transferring the banana stems over a platform 104 assembled in continuation to the conveyor 103. The conveyor 103 operates by using a continuous loop of flexible material that is stretched over two or more motorized rollers. These rollers, driven by an electric motor, provide the necessary torque to move the conveyor 103. When the microcontroller sends a signal, the motor activates, causing the rollers to rotate and move the conveyor 103 to transfer the banana stems over the platform 104.

[0028] Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates a hydraulic rod installed on ceiling portion of the housing 101 to position a motorized cutter assembled with the rod to position the cutter in contact with the stems. The hydraulic rod is equipped with a hydraulic unit that is activated by the microcontroller to provide extension and retraction of the rod. comprise of an oil reservoir, pump, cylinders, valves and piston that works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the rod. The valve opens and the compressed fluid enters inside the cylinder thereby increasing the air pressure of the cylinder.

[0029] The piston is connected to the cylinder and due to the increase in the fluid pressure, the piston extends. For the retraction of the piston, air is released from the cylinder to the pump. Thereby provide extension and retraction of the rod to position the cutter in contact with the stems. After that the microcontroller actuates a motor coupled with the cutter to rotate the cutter with specified speed in order to cut the stems into smaller pieces. During cutting operation, a tactile sensor integrated in the cutter detects hardness of the banana stems. The tactile sensor comprises a sensing element known as elastomer for sensing the interaction of the stems with the cutter. When the sensor is subjected to the interaction, the sensor gets activated and behave like a switch. When the interaction is released, the tactile sensor acts as closed switch to experience the force exerted by the by the cutter.

[0030] The force exerted by the by the cutter leads to deflection in the elastomer which is measured and converted into an electrical signal. After that the tactile sensor transmits the electric signal to the microcontroller linked with the sensor. The microcontroller now analyzes the signal to detect the hardness of the stems. Based on detecting the hardness of the stems, the microcontroller evaluates appropriate pressure to be applied over the stems. After that, a pressure sensor integrated in the cutter for detecting pressure applied by the cutter in cutting the stems. The pressure sensor operates by detecting the force exerted by the cutter on the banana stems during the cutting process.

[0031] The pressure sensor mentioned herein typically uses strain gauges or piezoelectric materials to measure the deformation caused by the applied pressure. As the cutter applies force to the stems, the sensor detects the change in resistance or generates an electrical signal that is proportional to the amount of pressure being applied. This signal is then processed by the microcontroller to detect the pressure applied by the cutter in cutting the stems. Based on cutting, the microcontroller adjust the extension and retraction of the rod to exert the evaluated pressure in cutting the stems into pieces appropriately.

[0032] After cutting of the stems into the pieces as detected by the microcontroller via the imaging unit 105, the microcontroller actuates a hinge 126 integrated with platform 104 for deploying the plate into a chamber 108 arranged in continuation to the platform 104 to receive pieces. After the transmission of the pieces in the chamber 108, the microcontroller actuates an electronic valve 110 installed in a water reservoir 109 arranged within the housing 101 for dispensing water into the chamber 108. The valve 110 operates by an electronically controlled mechanism, typically a solenoid or motorized actuator, which is controlled by the microcontroller to regulate the flow of the mixed raw materials. When activated, the valve 110 opens, allowing the water to transfer in the chamber 108 via a conduit linked with the reservoir 109.

[0033] Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates a motorized stirrer 111 installed in the chamber 108 to wash the pieces of the banana stems. The stirrer 111 operates by using motorized paddles or blades that rotate within the chamber 108 chamber 108 with specified speed to wash the pieces of the banana stems. During washing of the pieces, a motorized iris lid 125 installed with the chamber 108 open and discard waste water formed due to washing of the pieces of the banana stem into a linked container arranged within the housing 101. The iris lid 125 works by adjusting its aperture, controlled by a stepper or servo motor, to dispense the waste water in the container.

[0034] After washing of the pieces of the banana stems as detected by the microcontroller via the imaging unit 105, the microcontroller actuates a motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement 113 integrated vertically opposite walls of the housing 101 to move a pair of robotic arms 112 in proximity to the chamber 108 . The lead screw arrangement 113 discloses coupled with a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to rotate the screw with specified speed in order to translate the robotic arms 112 in X-axis direction as well as in Y-direction axis to move the robotic arms 112 in proximity of the chamber 108 . Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates the robotic arms 112 to grip the washed pieces of the banana stems from the chamber 108 and store in a receptacle 114 arranged within the housing 101.

[0035] The robotic arm 112 mentioned herein comprise of a shoulder, elbow and wrist. All these parts are configured with the microcontroller. The elbow is at the middle section of the arm 112 that allows the upper part of the arm 112 to move the lower section independently. Lastly, the wrist is at the tip of the upper arm 112 and the end effector works as hand to grip the washed pieces of the banana stems from the chamber 108 and store in the receptacle 114. After placement of the washed banana stems in the receptacle 114, a temperature sensor integrated with the receptacle 114 detects temperature of the stored pieces of the banana stems. The temperature sensor mentioned herein operates based on the principle of detecting infrared radiation emitted by the pieces.

[0036] The temperature sensor comprises crucial components such as an infrared sensor, an optical arrangement 113, and a detector. The sensor functions on the principle of detecting infrared radiation emitted by the pieces. When the pieces’ temperature exceeds absolute zero, the sensor emits infrared radiation. The sensor captures this radiation using its optical arrangement 113, directing it onto a detector. Common detectors, like thermopiles or pyroelectric sensors, then convert the received infrared energy into an electrical signal. This signal undergoes processing by electronic components, translating it into a temperature reading of the pieces.

[0037] Based on detecting the temperature of the pieces, the microcontroller actuates a Peltier unit integrated with the receptacle 114 to maintain appropriate temperature around the stored pieces of the banana stems. The Peltier unit comprises of junctions and a thermoelectric generator (TEG) that is a solid unit which converts the heat into electric energy by the phenomena of see beck effect that is also known as form of thermoelectric effect. Further when the current flows through the junctions, the heat is removed from one junction to regulate the temperature within the receptacle 114 to maintain appropriate temperature around the stored pieces.

[0038] The user now accesses a touch enabled display panel 115 assembled on the housing 101 to give input commands regarding amount of banana slurry required for generating electricity. The display panel 115 mentioned herein works by using LCD (liquid crystals) that are manipulated by electric currents to control the passage of light through the display unit. When an electric current is applied, the liquid crystals align in a way that either allows light to pass through or blocks it, creating the images and colors that is being visible in the LCD of the display panel 115 regarding the regarding amount of banana slurry required for generating electricity that is further register as input and saved in database of the microcontroller to process the input given by the user.

[0039] Upon processing the input, the microcontroller direct the arms 112 and arrangement 113 to work in sequential manner to withdraw the pieces of the banana stems from the receptacle 114 and dispense in a grinding box 116 assembled within the housing 101. Herein, a first weight sensor installed in the box 116 detects weight of the received pieces of the banana stem. The weight sensor comprises a weight transducer that convert weight of the pieces into an electrical signal that exert a downward force on the weight sensor. Within load cell of the sensor, there are strain gauges that deform slightly due to weight. The deformation causes changes in electrical resistance within the strain gauges. The sensor then calibrates the resistance to detect weight of the pieces placed in the grinding box 116.

[0040] Additionally, a second weight sensor is integrated in the receptacle 114 to detect weight of the stored washed pieces of the banana stems to display over the display panel 115 for notify the user in order to proceed for further re-filling for grinding the banana stems in the grinding box 116. Further, based on detecting the weight of the pieces in the grinding box 116, if the detected weight matches the user-specified amount, then the microcontroller actuate a motorized grinding unit 117 installed in the box 116 to grind the pieces of the banana stems into banana slurry.

[0041] The grinding unit 117 operates by utilizing a high-speed motor connected to series of sharp-edged plates attached to a rotation mechanism that rotate the plates both clockwise and counterclockwise to grind the banana stems and pulverize the banana stem pieces to produce slurry. The plates ensures efficient grinding, reducing the stems into the banana slurry. Herein, a temperature sensor is also installed in the box 116 to monitor the temperature of the banana slurry based on that the microcontroller actuates a Peltier unit integrated into the box to maintain an optimal temperature. Further, a viscosity sensor installed in the box detects viscosity of the slurry. The viscosity sensor operates by measuring the resistance of the slurry to flow or deformation, which is directly related to its viscosity. This is achieved using techniques such as rotational measurement, where a spindle or blade rotates in the slurry, and the torque required to maintain a specific speed is measured.

[0042] Based on the speed, the microcontroller regulates rotational speed of the grinding unit 117 as detected by a tachometer installed with the grinding unit 117, wherein the tachometer operates by measuring the rotational speed of the grinding unit 117 motor shaft, typically in revolutions per minute (RPM) achieved using either a mechanical method, where a spinning disk or gear drives a needle via a spring mechanism, or an electronic method. The tachometer generates a signal proportional to the rotational speed, which is sent to the microcontroller. The microcontroller analyzes this data to regulate rotational speed of the grinding unit 117 for forming the slurry appropriately.

[0043] After that the microcontroller actuates a motorized iris aperture 118 installed with the box 116 to open and dispense the banana slurry in a first compartment 119 assembled within the housing 101 via a flexible conduit 120. The iris aperture 118 operates by employing a circular array of overlapping, adjustable blades that retract or expand under motorized control, allowing precise regulation of the aperture's size to dispense the banana slurry in the first compartment 119 via the flexible conduit 120.

[0044] Based on dispensing the banana slurry in the first compartment 119 via the flexible conduit 120, anaerobic decomposition of the slurry is being conducted via an anode electrode 121 made from conductive materials like graphite or carbon cloth, as it must conduct electrons from the bacteria to the external circuit that placed in the first compartment 119 to produce ions. The anaerobic decomposition of the slurry is done by creating an oxygen-free environment where microorganisms present in the slurry break down organic matter in the banana slurry. The anode electrode 121 facilitates this process by acting as an electron acceptor, enabling the microorganisms to transfer electrons during metabolic activities to produce ions.

[0045] During production of the ions, a level sensor integrated in each of the first and second compartment 122 as well as container detects level of the banana slurry and water in the compartment 119 as well as waste water in the container. The level sensor operates by emitting sound waves that reflect off the surface of the banana slurry and water and the waste water, respectively and the time taken for the echo to return is used to calculate the level of the banana slurry, water and waste water. Based on detecting the level recedes a threshold value, the microcontroller directs the iris aperture 118 and the electronic valve 110 to refill the first and second compartment 119, 122 with the banana slurry and water and empty the container for continuing the production of ions.

[0046] After producing the ions, a second compartment 122 stored with water arranged within the housing 101 and placed with cathode electrode 123 made from conductive material conducts reduction of oxygen. The reduction of the oxygen is achieved by an electrochemical reaction facilitated by the cathode electrode 123. In this reaction, the cathode provides electrons that combine with oxygen molecules dissolved in the water and hydrogen ions, forming hydroxide ions (OH⁻) or water. Based on the reduction, flow of ions in the compartments 119, 122 started due to interlinking of the anode and cathode electrode 121, 123 by means of a salt bridge 124 to generate electricity in a pair of wires 107 connected with the salt bridge 124. The salt bridge 124 herein works by maintaining electrical neutrality, allowing the shifting of ions between the compartments 119, 122.

[0047] The salt bridge 124 typically composed of a gel or porous material soaked in an electrolyte solution that enables movement of cations toward the cathode and anions toward the anode for the continuous flow of current in the wires 107 to direct the produce electricity to an external appliance as per requirement. Herein, a resistor is installed between the wires 107 and salt bridge 124 to regulate flow of electricity to the appliance. Herein, the resistor adjusted based on the power requirements, allowing the user to control the output of the microbial fuel cell. The resistor works by providing opposition to the flow of electric current, converting some of the electrical energy into heat. The resistance ensures that the current delivered to the appliance is within safe and optimal levels, preventing damage due to overcurrent while maintaining the desired operational performance of the appliance. The resistor’s value is carefully chosen based on the electrical requirements of the connected appliance.

[0048] Additionally, a voltage meter 106 is installed with the wire 107 to detect voltage present in the wire 107. The voltage meter 106 works by measuring the potential difference between two points in the circuit. The voltage meter 106 operates by connecting its internal high-resistance circuitry in parallel with the wire 107, allowing a small current to flow through the meter 106 . This current is then used to determine the voltage using the principle of Ohm's Law or through an electronic circuit that directly converts the potential difference into a readable value that is further displayed in the voltage meter 106 and the display panel 115 for the user reference.

[0049] Additionally, speaker unit and microphone are also installed in the housing 101 through which the user provide voice commands to operate the device alternatively as well as for acoustic alerts in case any malfunction occurs in the generating the bioelectricity. The microphone receives sound waves generated by energy emitted from the voice command as well as acoustic alerts in the form of vibrations. After then, the sound waves are transmitted towards a diaphragm configured with a coil. Upon transmitting the waves within the diaphragm, the diaphragm strikes with the waves due to which the coil starts moving the diaphragm with a back-and-forth movement in presence of magnetic field generated from the coil.

[0050] After that the electric signal is emitted from the coil due to back-and-forth movement of the diaphragm which is further transmitted to the microcontroller linked with the microphone to process the signal to analyze the signal for detecting voice command given by the user and acoustic alerts. Upon processing the voice commands and acoustic alerts, the microcontroller activates the speaker to produce alert regarding the status of the bioelectricity generating process or any malfunctions. The speaker operates by converting electrical signals into sound waves. The speaker consists of a diaphragm that vibrates in response to an electrical signal, which is generated by the microcontroller or audio unit when an alert or message is triggered. The diaphragm's movement produces sound that is emitted from the speaker, allowing the user to hear acoustic alerts regarding the status of the bioelectricity generating process or any malfunctions.

[0051] Moreover, the device is inbuilt with GPS (Global Positioning System) unit linked with the microcontroller to detect the location of the device. The GPS unit sends the signals of the detected location of the device to the satellite and after then a controller process that signal to analyze the location coordinates of the device. Further, that data of coordinates are sent back to the GPS unit where the microcontroller analyze that coordinates data and based on the detected location coordinates, the microcontroller determines local language of the detected location. After that the user manually change the language settings as per the detected location using an application inbuilt in the computing unit to increase and decrease the voltage based on requirements in different language as per locations.

[0052] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so the user effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0053] The present invention works best in following manner that includes the housing 101 positioned over a ground surface and crafted with the opening 102 that is accessed by a user to insert banana stems within the housing 101 over the motorized conveyor 103 to receive the banana stems. Herein, the artificial intelligence based imaging unit 105 determines presence and dimensions of the banana stems over the conveyor 103 and accordingly actuates the conveyor 103 to transfer the banana stems over a platform 104 arranged in continuation to the conveyor 103. Herein, the hydraulic rod that actuates to position the cutter in contact with the stems for cutting the banana stems via the cutter into smaller pieces. During the cutting operation, the tactile sensor is detects hardness of the banana stems based on which the microcontroller evaluates appropriate pressure to be applied over the stems and accordingly directs extension and retraction of the rod. After that the electronic valve 110 actuates to open and dispense the water into the chamber 108 followed by actuation of the motorized stirrer 111 to wash the pieces of the banana stems as monitored by the imaging unit 105. the motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement 113 that actuates to position the arms 112 in proximity to the chamber 108 . Upon positioning of the arms 112, the microcontroller directs the arms 112 to withdraw the washed pieces of the banana stems from the chamber 108 and store in the receptacle 114.

[0054] In continuation, the touch interactive display panel 115 is accessed by the user to provide input regarding amount of banana slurry required for generating electricity and based on user input, the microcontroller direct the arms 112 and arrangement 113 to work in association to withdraw the pieces of the banana stems from the receptacle 114 and dispense in the grinding box 116. Herein, the first weight sensor detects weight of the received pieces of the banana stems and as soon as the detected weight matches the user-specified amount, the microcontroller actuates the motorized to grind the pieces of the banana stems into banana slurry. After that the iris aperture 118 actuates to open and dispense the banana slurry in the first compartment 119 via a flexible conduit 120 where the anode electrode 121 starts anaerobic decomposition of the slurry is being conducted to produce ions. After that the cathode electrode 123 conducts reduction of oxygen. Based on that the anode and cathode electrode 121, 123 are connected via the salt bridge 124 that allows flow of ions in the compartments 119, 122 to generate electricity and the salt bridge 124 is connected with the pair of wires 107 to direct the produce electricity to the external appliance as per requirement.

[0055] 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. , C , Claims:1) A bioelectricity generating device from banana stems, comprising:

i) a housing 101 positioned over a ground surface and crafted with an opening 102 that is accessed by a user to insert banana stems within said housing 101, wherein a motorized conveyor 103 is arranged in continuation to said opening 102 to receive said banana stems;
ii) an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 105 installed within said housing 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of said housing 101, wherein based on said captured images, a microcontroller linked with said imaging unit 105 determines presence and dimensions of said banana stems over said conveyor 103 and accordingly actuates said conveyor 103 to transfer said banana stems over a platform 104 arranged in continuation to said conveyor 103;
iii) a motorized cutter configured with ceiling portion of said housing 101 via a hydraulic rod that actuates to position said cutter in contact with said stems for cutting said banana stems via said cutter into smaller pieces, wherein a tactile sensor is integrated in said cutter to monitor hardness of said banana stems based on which said microcontroller evaluates appropriate pressure to be applied over said stems and accordingly directs extension and retraction of said rod;
iv) a chamber 108 arranged in continuation to said platform 104 to receive said pieces of said banana stems, wherein said chamber is linked with a water reservoir 109 arranged within said housing 101 having an electronic valve 110 that actuates to open and dispense said water into said chamber 108 followed by actuation of a motorized stirrer 111 installed in said chamber 108 to wash said pieces of said banana stems as monitored by said imaging unit 105;
v) a pair of robotic arms 112 installed with opposite walls of said housing 101 each by means of a motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement 113 that actuates to position said arms 112 in proximity to said chamber 108 , wherein upon positioning of said arms 112, said microcontroller directs said arms 112 to withdraw said washed pieces of said banana stems from said chamber 108 and store in a receptacle 114 arranged within said housing 101;
vi) a touch interactive display panel 115 is mapped over said housing 101 to enable said user to provide input regarding amount of banana slurry required for generating electricity, wherein based on user input, said microcontroller direct said arms 112 and arrangement 113 to work in association to withdraw said pieces of said banana stems from said receptacle 114 and dispense in a grinding box 116 arranged within said housing 101;
vii) a first weight sensor installed in said box 116 to monitor weight of said received pieces of said banana stems and as soon as said monitored weight matches said user-specified amount, said microcontroller deactivates said arms and correspondingly actuates a motorized grinding unit 117 installed in said box 116 to grind said pieces of said banana stems into banana slurry;
viii) a motorized iris aperture 118 installed with said box 116 that actuates to open and dispense said banana slurry in a first compartment 119 arranged within said housing 101 via a flexible conduit 120, wherein an anode electrode 121 is placed in said first compartment 119 in which anaerobic decomposition of said slurry is being conducted to produce ions; and
ix) a second compartment 122 stored with water arranged within said housing 101 and placed with cathode electrode 123 that conducts reduction of oxygen, wherein said anode and cathode electrode 121, 123 are connected via a salt bridge 124 that allows flow of ions in said compartments 119, 122 to generate electricity and said salt bridge 124 is connected with a pair of wires 107 to direct said produce electricity to an external appliance as per requirement.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a motorized iris lid 125 installed with said chamber 108 that actuates to open and discard waste water generated due to washing of said pieces of said banana stem into a linked container arranged within said housing 101.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a temperature sensor integrated with said receptacle 114 to monitor temperature of said stored pieces of said banana stems and accordingly actuates a Peltier unit integrated with said receptacle 114 to maintain appropriate temperature around said stored pieces of said banana stems.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second weight sensor is integrated in said receptacle 114 to monitor weight of said stored washed pieces of said banana stems and display over said display panel 115 to notify said user.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a viscosity sensor installed in said box 116 to monitor viscosity of said slurry based on which said microcontroller regulates rotational speed of said grinding unit 117 as monitored by a tachometer installed with said grinding unit 117.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a level sensor is integrated in each of said first and second compartment 122 to monitor level of said banana slurry and water in said compartments 119, 122 and in case said monitored level recedes a threshold value, said microcontroller directs said iris aperture 118 and said electronic valve 110 to refill said first and second compartment 119, 122 with said banana slurry and water.

7) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a resistor is installed between said wires 107 and salt bridge 124 to regulate flow of electricity to said appliance.

8) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a voltage meter 106 is installed with said wire 107 to monitor voltage present in said wire 107 that is displayed over said voltage meter 106 and display panel 115.

9) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202421093370-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
2 202421093370-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
3 202421093370-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
4 202421093370-PROOF OF RIGHT [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
5 202421093370-POWER OF AUTHORITY [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
6 202421093370-FORM-9 [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
7 202421093370-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
8 202421093370-FORM 18 [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
9 202421093370-FORM 1 [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
10 202421093370-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
11 202421093370-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
12 202421093370-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
13 202421093370-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
14 202421093370-DRAWINGS [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
15 202421093370-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
16 202421093370-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [28-11-2024(online)].pdf 2024-11-28
17 Abstract.jpg 2024-12-23
18 202421093370-FORM-26 [03-06-2025(online)].pdf 2025-06-03