FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10, rule 13)
“ROTATING POT”
Sachin Aggarwal, of S no. 29, Plot A, Vardhaman enclave, khongewadi,
Lonavala-410401, Maharashtra, India;
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in
which it is to be performed.
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FIELD OF INVENTION
[001] This invention relates to indoor plants multiplying health benefits to
human being and increasing their life span, and more specifically, relates a rotating
plant pot with blades or fins for stirring the air of the surrounding environment near
the plant for circulating air from one direction to another direction.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Plants poses various health benefits to human being. Indoor plants
are special plants which are kept in low light indoor conditions to provide the same
or similar benefits as outdoor plants which includes – Fresh air, Purification of area,
cooling effect, adds colors and greenery, beauty and aesthetic value addition to
spaces, vastu benefits etc. Plant breathes and provide us Oxygen (day or night or
both depends on plant type) and Oxygen is essential for us. Research suggests that
air surrounding the plant should be moved or changed to get the most benefit from
it. Plants who breathe their own exhaled air, get sick faster (dies) and does not
provide the intended benefit. It is common to understand that we should provide
ventilation to plant and air should by churned or stirred around it replacing the air
with new one (air changes).
[003] There have been some solutions wherein pot carrying the plants are
changed from one place to another place in house, for example, from a room to a
balcony, to provide fresh air to the plants for its proper growth or for maintaining
or improving its conditions for sustaining the plant life. However, it is not always
practical solution to change the pot with the plants from one place to another place
in house and in timely manner for providing the fresh air to the plant. Therefore,
churning air for indoor plants have also been done by home appliances like using
ceiling fan, other types of room fan, special location placement where air moves
naturally. However, all the existing solutions are costly, needs a lot of additional
sources of energy, non practical to provide in some cases, bulky using one more
equipment, not necessarily effective as they are general room ventilation devices
etc.
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[004] Conventionally, there are also such pots that also have features that
enables the pot to rotate either manually or automatically. In manually rotatable pot,
the pot is rotated manually to ensure that all sides of the plant receive even air
changes. In automatic rotating pots, a motorized or automated rotation system is
present that slowly turns the pot throughout the day and night. The primary purpose
of the rotating pot is to ensure that all parts of the plant receive an adequate amount
of air changes. This is especially useful for indoor plants or those in areas with
limited natural air. Rotating pots often have a sleek and modern outlook, adding an
aesthetic element to indoor or outdoor spaces. Some are even curated to serve as
decorative pieces. Rotating pots come in different sizes and materials to
accommodate various types of plants and aesthetic preferences. They are preferably
made from materials such as plastic, ceramic, or even lightweight metals. Like
traditional pots, rotating pots typically have adequate drainage to prevent
waterlogging and promote a healthy root system. Rotating pots are generally used
for a variety of plants, including flowers, herbs, or small vegetables. Automatic
rotating pots require a power source, usually in the form of batteries or an electrical
outlet. Overall, rotating pots for plants offer an innovative way to address the
challenge of air changes, ensuring that your plants receive the air they need for
optimal growth and visual appeal. Further, such, conventional rotating pots
generally fail to provide efficient ventilation to the plants configured in the pot,
which is essential for plant growth and nourishment.
[005] Moreover, air around the plants always provide cooling effect due to
moisture in soil which also provides a better cooling effect in surrounding area.
Moving air from the plant can even drop or maintain the temperature of room giving
a cooling effect.
[006] Therefore, there is a requirement of a plant pot that may be capable
of stirring the air of the surrounding environment near the plant. Furthermore, there
is also a requirement of a rotating pot with a proper ventilation mechanism
configured in the rotating pot that may provide an adequate amount of fresh air to
the plant which is essential for plant growth and nourishment. There is also a
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demand of effective solution which is built around plants to work on their personal
benefits, provides maximum listed benefits, works on no or low energy source,
should be cost effective, easy to handle, small in size, should add aesthetic value to
place etc.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[007] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the
general purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a rotating pot carrying the
fins or blades to stir the surrounding air near the plant, to overcome the drawbacks
inherent in the prior art.
[008] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
[009] An object of the present disclosure is to ameliorate one or more
problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
[0010] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a rotating pot.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a rotating pot
for a plant, that can stir air around the plant.
[0012] Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more
apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of
the present disclosure.
[0013] In an aspect, the present invention provides a rotating pot. In an
aspect, the present disclosure provides a rotating pot. The rotating pot for stirring
the air of the surrounding environment near the plant comprises a first base, a
structure, an inner pot, an annular rotating mechanism, and an annular fan
arrangement.
[0014] The first base is defined by a base plate having a first centre, a first
outer periphery, and a first wall rising from the first outer periphery.
[0015] The structure has a structural wall, a top surface and a bottom
surface. The bottom surface of the structure is detachably attached to the first centre.
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[0016] The inner pot is defined by a second base, a second wall rising from
the second base to form an enclosed space for placing the plant in the inner pot. The
second base is detachably attached to the top surface of the structure.
[0017] The annular rotating mechanism is secured on the first base and
around the structure. The annular rotating mechanism is configured to rotate an
object placed on the annular rotating mechanism.
[0018] The annular fan arrangement is defined by a shell having an outer
surface, an open top and an open bottom, and a plurality of blades detachably
attached to the outer surface. The annular fan arrangement is secured on the annular
rotating mechanism and around the inner pot.
[0019] The annular fan arrangement is configured to be rotated by the
annular rotating mechanism, such that the inner pot is stationary and the annular fan
arrangement is rotating to stir air around the rotating pot carrying the plant.
[0020] The annular rotating mechanism is selected from a first mechanism,
a second mechanism and a third mechanism.
[0021] In an embodiment, the annular rotating mechanism is the first
mechanism. The first mechanism comprises a ball-bearing assembly, a rotating
facilitator and a plurality of first-motored gears. The ball-bearing assembly is
fixedly coupled around the structure to the structural wall. The rotating facilitator
has a plurality of spur gears. The rotating facilitator is coupled to the ball bearing
assembly The annular fan arrangement is detachably attached to the rotating
facilitator. The plurality of first-motored gears secured on the first base rotatably
coupled to the spur gear of the rotating facilitator. wherein the motor assembly is
configured to rotate the rotating facilitator which leads to the rotation of the annular
fan arrangement.
[0022] In another embodiment, the annular rotating mechanism is the
second mechanism. The second mechanism comprises a plurality of secondmotored gears and a geared ring. The plurality of second-motored gears is secured
on the first base around the structure. The geared ring is rotatably secured over the
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plurality of second-motored gears. The annular fan arrangement is detachably
attached to the geared ring and the plurality of second-motored gears is configured
to rotate the geared ring and the annular fan arrangement coupled to the geared ring.
[0023] In yet another embodiment, the annular rotating mechanism (140) is
the third mechanism. The third mechanism comprises a plurality of motored rollers
and an inverted cone disk. The plurality of motored rollers secured on the first base.
The inverted cone disk is secured over the motored rollers and coupled to the
annular fan arrangement. The motored rollers are configured to rotate the inverted
cone disk and the annular fan arrangement is coupled to the inverted con disk.
[0024] Each blade of the plurality of blades is defined by a pair of long
edges and a pair of short edges. The plurality of blades is selected type-1 blades,
type-2 blades, type-3 blades, type-4 blades, type-5 blades and type-6 blades. The
type-1 blades are curved towards the middle and concaving along the long and short
edges, the type-1 blades are inclined towards backward direction. The type-2 blades
are concaving along long edges. The type-3 blades are wide towards the top and
narrow towards the bottom of the blades with tapered edges, and the type-3 blades
are concaving along long edges. The type-4 blades are curved along the short edges.
The type-5 blades are curved along the long edges, and the type-5 blades are
inclined towards backward direction. the type-6 blades are wide towards the top
and narrow towards the bottom of the blades with tapered edges, and the type-6
blades are concaving along long edges towards the top of the blades.
[0025] In another aspect, the rotating pot further comprises a photovoltaic
panel rim placed over the second wall. The photovoltaic panel rim is configured to
supply power to the annular rotating mechanism.
[0026] In an embodiment, the inner pot comprises a battery holder to hold
one or more batteries to supply power to the annular rotating mechanism.
[0027] The structure has a shape selected from cylinder, prism, cuboid, slab,
or inverted frustum. In a preferred embodiment, the shape of the structure is the
cylinder.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING
[0028] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed
description of various embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction
with the drawings provided herein. For the purposes of illustration, there are shown
in the drawings exemplary embodiments; however, the presently disclosed subject
matter is not limited to the specific rotating pot and instrumentalities disclosed.
[0029] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a rotating pot, according to
an aspect of the present disclosure;
[0030] Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of the rotating pot, according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0031] Figure 3a, Figure 3b and Figure 3b illustrate different types of
mechanisms of an annular rotating mechanism for the rotating pot, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0032] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of a first mechanism of the
annular rotating mechanism for the rotating pot, according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0033] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of a second mechanism of the
annular rotating mechanism for the rotating pot, according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0034] Figure 6 illustrates an exploded view of a third mechanism of the
annular rotating mechanism for the rotating pot, according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0035] Figure 7a, Figure 7b, Figure 7c, Figure 7d, Figure 7e and Figure 7f
illustrate different types of blades used in the rotating pot, according to an aspect of
the present disclosure.
[0036] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description
of several views of the drawing.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
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[0037] Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the
scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are
set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete
understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the
person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be
construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, wellknown processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are
not described in detail.
[0038] The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the
purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be
considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present
disclosure, the forms "a," "an," and "the" may be intended to include the plural
forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms "comprises,"
"comprising," "including," and "having," are open-ended transitional phrases and
therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations,
elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or
addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements,
components, and/or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the
method and process of the present disclosure is not to be construed as necessarily
requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood
that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
[0039] The following detailed description should be read with reference to
the drawings, in which similar elements in different drawings are identified with
the same reference numbers. The drawings, which are not necessarily to scale,
depict illustrative embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the
disclosure.
[0040] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and
the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not
restrictive of the invention, as claimed. In this application, the use of the singular
includes the plural, the word "a" or "an" means "at least one", and the use of "or"
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means "and/or", unless specifically stated otherwise. Furthermore, the use of the
term "including", as well as other forms, such as "includes" and "included", is not
limiting. Also, terms such as "element" or "component" encompass both elements
and components comprising one unit and elements or components that comprise
more than one unit unless specifically stated otherwise.
[0041] In an aspect, the present invention provides a rotating pot. As
illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the rotating pot (100) for a plant (101) to stir
the air of the surrounding environment near the plant (101) comprises a first base
(110), a structure (120), an inner pot (130), an annular rotating mechanism (140),
and an annular fan arrangement (150).
[0042] The first base (110) is defined by a base plate (112) having a first
centre (114), a first outer periphery (116), and a first wall (118) rising from the first
outer periphery (116).
[0043] The structure (120) has a structural wall (122), a top surface (124)
and a bottom surface (126). The bottom surface (126) of the structure (120) is
detachably attached to the first centre (114).
[0044] The inner pot (130) is defined by a second base (132), a second wall
(134) rising from the second base (132) to form an enclosed space (136) for placing
the plant (101) in the inner pot (130). The second base (132) is detachably attached
to the top surface (124) of the structure (120).
[0045] The annular rotating mechanism (140) is secured on the first base
(110) and around the structure (120). The annular rotating mechanism (140) is
configured to rotate an object placed on the annular rotating mechanism (140).
[0046] The annular fan arrangement (150) is defined by a shell (152) having
an outer surface (154), an open top (156) and an open bottom (157), and a plurality
of blades (or fins) (158) detachably attached to the outer surface (154). The annular
fan arrangement (150) is secured on the annular rotating mechanism (140) and
around the inner pot (130).
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[0047] The annular fan arrangement (150) is configured to be rotated by the
annular rotating mechanism (140), such that the inner pot (130) is stationary and
the annular fan arrangement (150) is rotating to stir the air around the rotating pot
(100) carrying the plant (101). During rotation, the annular fan arrangement (150)
is configured to stir the air of the surrounding environment near the rotating pot
(100) carrying the plant (101).
[0048] As illustrated in Figure 3a, Figure 3b and Figure 3c, the annular
rotating mechanism (140) is selected from a first mechanism (200), a second
mechanism (300) and a third mechanism (400) as described herein below in
conjunction with Figures 4, 5 and 6.
[0049] In an embodiment, the annular rotating mechanism (140) is the first
mechanism (200). As illustrated in Figure 4, the first mechanism (200) comprises a
ball-bearing assembly (210), a rotating facilitator (220) and a plurality of firstmotored gears (230). The ball bearing assembly (210) is fixedly coupled around the
structure (120) to the structural wall (122). The rotating facilitator (220) has a
plurality of spur gears. The rotating facilitator (220) is coupled to the ball bearing
assembly (210) The annular fan arrangement (150) is detachably attached to the
rotating facilitator (220). The plurality of first-motored gears (230) secured on the
first base (110) rotatably coupled to the spur gear of the rotating facilitator (220),
wherein the motor assembly (122) is configured to rotate the rotating facilitator
(220) which leads to the rotation of the annular fan arrangement (150).
[0050] In another embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 5, the annular
rotating mechanism (140) is the second mechanism (300). The second mechanism
(300) comprises a plurality of second-motored gears (310) and a geared ring (320).
The plurality of second-motored gears (310) is secured on the first base (110)
around the structure (120). The geared ring (320) is rotatably secured over the
plurality of second-motored gears (310). The annular fan arrangement (150) is
detachably attached to the geared ring (320) and the plurality of second-motored
gears (310) is configured to rotate the geared ring (320) and the annular fan
arrangement (150) coupled to the geared ring (320).
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[0051] In yet another embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 6, the annular
rotating mechanism (140) is the third mechanism (400). The third mechanism (400)
comprises a plurality of motored rollers (410) and an inverted cone disk (420). The
plurality of motored rollers (410) secured on the first base (110). The inverted cone
disk (420) is secured over the motored rollers (410) and coupled to the annular fan
arrangement (150). The motored rollers (410) are configured to rotate the inverted
cone disk (420) and the annular fan arrangement (150) coupled to the inverted con
disk (420).
[0052] As illustrated in Figure 7a, Figure 7b, Figure 7c, Figure 7d, Figure
7e, and Figure 7f, each blade of the plurality of blades is defined by a pair of long
edges and a pair of short edges. The plurality of blades (158) is selected from type1 blades (158a), type-2 blades (158b), and type-3 blades (158c), type-4 blades
(158d), type-5 blades (158e), and type-6 blades (158f).
[0053] In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 7a, the type-1 blades
(158a) are curved towards the middle and concaving along the long and short edges,
the type-1 blades (158a) are inclined towards backward direction.
[0054] In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 7b, the type-2 blades
(158b) are concaving along long edges.
[0055] In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 7c, the type-3 blades
(158c) are wide towards the top and narrow towards the bottom of the blades with
tapered edges, and the type-3 blades (158c) are concaving along long edges.
[0056] In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 7d, the type-4 blades
(158d) are curved along the short edges.
[0057] In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 7e, the type-5 blades
(158e) are curved along the long edges, and the type-5 blades (158e) are inclined
towards backward direction.
[0058] In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 7f, the type-6 blades
(158f) are wide towards the top and narrow towards the bottom of the blades with
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tapered edges, and the type-6 blades (158f) are concaving along long edges towards
the top of the blades.
[0059] In another aspect, as illustrated in Figure 2, the rotating pot further
comprises a photovoltaic panel rim (160) placed over the second wall (134). The
photovoltaic panel rim (160) is configured to supply power to the annular rotating
mechanism (140).
[0060] In an embodiment, the inner pot (130) comprises a battery holder
(138) to hold one or more batteries (139) to supply power to the annular rotating
mechanism (140).
[0061] The structure (120) has a shape selected from cylinder, prism,
cuboid, slab, or inverted frustum. In a preferred embodiment, the shape of the
structure (120) is the cylinder.
[0062] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present
disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They
are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise
forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in
light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order
to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application,
to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present disclosure and
various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use
contemplated. It is understood that various omission and substitutions of
equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but
such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing
from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present disclosure.
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LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS:
100 : Rotating pot
101 : Plant
110 : First base
112 : Base plate
114 : First centre
116 : First outer periphery
118 : First wall
120 : Structure
122 : Structural wall
124 : Top surface
126 : Bottom surface
130 : Inner pot
132 : Second base
134 : Second wall
136 : Enclosed space
140 : Annular rotating mechanism
150 : Annular fan arrangement
152 : Shell
154 : Outer surface of shell
156 : Open top
157 : Open bottom
158 : Blades on the outer surface
158a : Type-1 blades
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158b : Type-2 blades
158c : Type-3 blades
158d : Type-4 blades
158e : Type-5 blades
158f : Type 5 blades
159 : Pair of long edges
160 : Pair of short edges
200 : First mechanism of annular rotating
mechanism
210 : Ball bearing assembly
220 : Rotating facilitator
230 : First-motored gears
300 : Second mechanism
310 : Second-motored gears
320 : Geared ring
400 : Third mechanism
410 : Motored rollers
420 : Inverted cone disk
160 : Photovoltaic panel rim
138 : Battery holder
139 : Batteries
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I Claim:
1. A rotating pot (100) for a plant (101) to stir the air of the surrounding
environment near the plant (101), the rotating pot (100) comprising:
a first base (110) defined by a base plate (112) having a first centre
(114), a first outer periphery (116), and a first wall (118) rising from the first
outer periphery (116);
a structure (120) having a structural wall (122), a top surface (124) and
a bottom surface (126), wherein the bottom surface (126) of the structure
(120) is detachably attached to the first centre (114);
an inner pot (130) defined by a second base (132), a second wall (134)
rising from the second base (132) to form an enclosed space (136) for placing
the plant (101) in the inner pot (130), the second base (132) is detachably
attached to the top surface (124) of the structure (120);
an annular rotating mechanism (140) secured on the first base (110) and
around the structure (120); and
an annular fan arrangement (150) defined by a shell (152) having an
outer surface (154), an open top (156) and an open bottom (157), and a
plurality of blades (158) detachably attached to the outer surface (154), the
annular fan arrangement (150) is secured on the annular rotating mechanism
(140) and around the inner pot (130), wherein during rotation the annular fan
arrangement (150) is configured to stir the air of the surrounding environment
near the plant (101).
2. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the annular fan
arrangement (150) is configured to be rotated by the annular rotating
mechanism (140), such that the inner pot (130) is stationary and the annular
fan arrangement (150) is rotating to stir the air around the rotating pot (100)
near the plant (101).
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3. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the annular
rotating mechanism (140) is selected from a first mechanism (200), a second
mechanism (300) and a third mechanism (400).
4. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first
mechanism (200) comprises:
a ball bearing assembly (210) fixedly coupled around the structure
(120) to the structural wall (122);
a rotating facilitator (220) having a plurality of spur gears, the rotating
facilitator (220) is coupled to the ball bearing assembly (210), wherein the
annular fan arrangement (150) is detachably attached to the rotating facilitator
(220); and
a plurality of first-motored gears (230) secured on the first base (110)
rotatably coupled to the spur gear of the rotating facilitator (220), wherein the
motor assembly (122) is configured to rotate the rotating facilitator (220) that
led to the rotation of the annular fan arrangement (150).
5. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second
mechanism (300) comprises:
a plurality of second-motored gears (310) secured on the first base (110)
around the structure (120); and
a geared ring (320) rotatably secured over the plurality of secondmotored gears (310), wherein the annular fan arrangement (150) is detachably
attached to the geared ring (320) and the plurality of second-motored gears
(310) is configured to rotate the geared ring (320) and the annular fan
arrangement (150) coupled to the geared ring (320).
6. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the third
mechanism (400) comprises:
a plurality of motored rollers (410) secured on the first base (110);
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an inverted cone disk (420) secured over the motored rollers (410) and
coupled to the annular fan arrangement (150), wherein the motored rollers
(410) are configured to rotate the inverted cone disk (420) and the annular fan
arrangement (150) coupled to the inverted con disk (420).
7. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each blade of the
plurality of blades (158) is defined by a pair of long edges (159) and a pair of
short edges (160), the blades are selected from type-1 blades (158a), type-2
blades (158b), type-3 blades (158c), type-4 blades (158d), type-5 blades, and
type-6 blades.
8. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the type-1 blades
(158a) are curved towards the middle and concaving along the long and short
edges, the type-1 blades (158a) are inclined towards backward direction.
9. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the type-2 blades
(158b) are concaving along long edges.
10. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the type-3 blades
(158c) are wide towards the top and narrow towards the bottom of the blades
with tapered edges, and the type-3 blades (158c) are concaving along long
edges.
11. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the type-4 blades
(158d) are curved along the short edges.
12. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the type-5 blades
(158e) are curved along the long edges, and the type-5 blades (158e) are
inclined towards backward direction.
13. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the type-6 blades
(158f) are wide towards the top and narrow towards the bottom of the blades
with tapered edges, and the type-6 blades (158f) are concaving along long
edges towards the top of the blades.
14. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 1 further comprises a
photovoltaic panel rim (160) placed over the second wall (134), wherein the
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photovoltaic panel rim (160) is configured to supply power to the annular
rotating mechanism (140).
15. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner pot (130)
comprises a battery holder (138) to hold one or more batteries (139) to supply
power to the annular rotating mechanism (140).
16. The rotating pot (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the structure (120)
has a shape selected from cylinder, prism, cuboid, slab, or inverted frustum.