Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. An automatic wall painting system (100), the system (100) comprising:
a user device (104) for enabling a user to provide input parameters; and
a painting device (102) configured to automatically paint a wall (130), wherein the painting device (102) comprising:
an actuator (124) connected to a servo motor (126), wherein the actuator (124) is configured to provide a linear movement to the servo motor (126);
a paint sprinkler (128) connected to the servo motor (126), wherein the paint sprinkler (128) is configured to spray a paint coating on the wall (130); and
a spray controller (108) connected to the actuator (124), the servo motor (126) and wheels (118a-118n), wherein the spray controller (108) is configured to:
receive the input parameters from the user using the user device (104);
generate output parameters based on the received input parameters, wherein the output parameters comprises one of, a navigation path, spray patterns, or a combination thereof;
activate the wheels (118a-118n) based on the generated output parameters, wherein the output parameters is the navigation path;
activate the actuator (124) and the servo motor (126) based on the generated output parameters, wherein the output parameters is the spray patterns; and
automatically control the paint sprinkler (128) using the servo motor (126) to spray a paint coating on the wall (130) according to the spray patterns.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input parameters are selected from one of, a design, a dimension of a wall, a distance of the wall, a color scheme, or a combination thereof.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the spay patterns comprises one of a linear spray pattern, a three dimensional spray pattern, or a combination thereof.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a Direct Current (DC) motor (120) is connected to the actuator (124) for providing a high starting torque.
5. The system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the DC motor (120) is activated by the user using a switch (122).
6. A method for automatically painting a wall (130) using the painting device (102), the method comprising steps of:
receiving input parameters from a user using a user device (104);
generating output parameters based on the received input parameters, wherein the output parameters comprises one of, a navigation path, spray patterns, or a combination thereof;
activating wheels (118a-118n) of the painting device (102) based on the generated output parameters, wherein the output parameters is the navigation path;
activating an actuator (124) and a servo motor (126) of the painting device (102) based on the generated output parameters such that the actuator (124) provides a linear movement to the servo motor (126), wherein the output parameters is the spray patterns; and
automatically controlling the paint sprinkler (128) using the servo motor (126) to spray a paint coating on the wall (130) according to the spray patterns.
7. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the input parameters are selected from one of, a design, a dimension of a wall, a distance of the wall, a color scheme, or a combination thereof.
8. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the spay patterns comprises one of a linear spray pattern, a three dimensional spray pattern, or a combination thereof.
9. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein a Direct Current (DC) motor (120) is connected to the actuator (124) for providing a high starting torque.
10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the DC motor (120) is activated by the user using a switch (122).
Date: 8th April 2020
Place: Noida

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

THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
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THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10, and rule 13)

TITLE OF THE INVENTION
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC WALL PAINTING
APPLICANT(S)
NAME: A Rajeshwar Rao
NATIONALITY: INDIAN
ADDRESS: S R Engineering College, Ananthasagar, Warangal, Telangana, India

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed
BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to painting system and method, and particularly to a system and a method for automatically painting a wall using an automated wall painting device.
Description of Related Art
[002] Painting is classically done by
[003] humans and generally requires exhaustive physical
[004] efforts and involves exposure to dangerous chemicals.
[005] Chemicals can seriously impair the vision, respiratory
[006] system and general health of the human painter
[007] Painting is classically done by
[008] humans and generally requires exhaustive physical
[009] efforts and involves exposure to dangerous chemicals.
[0010] Chemicals can seriously impair the vision, respiratory
[0011] system and general health of the human painter
[0012] Painting is classically done by
[0013] humans and generally requires exhaustive physical
[0014] efforts and involves exposure to dangerous chemicals.
[0015] Chemicals can seriously impair the vision, respiratory
[0016] system and general health of the human painter
[002] Wall painting is traditionally done by humans and generally requires exhaustive physical efforts and involves an exposure to dangerous chemicals present in paints. Moreover, the chemicals present in the paints may seriously impair vision, respiratory system, and general health of a human painter.
[003] Traditionally, wall painting devices such as paint brushes, sprinklers etc. are used to paint the walls and are operated manually by a painter causing a lot of physical stress. Moreover, traditionally used devices for painting are time consuming and they lack flexibility as the distance cannot be automatically adjusted to paint maximum areas of a wall. Further, wastage of paint is also a matter of concern in manually operated painting devices.
[004] There is thus a need for a system and a method for effectively and efficiently painting large areas with minimum human intervention.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an automatic wall painting system, the system comprising: a user device for enabling a user to provide input parameters; and a painting device configured to automatically paint a wall, wherein the painting device comprising; an actuator connected to a servo motor, wherein the actuator is configured to provide a linear movement to the servo motor; a paint sprinkler connected to the servo motor, wherein the paint sprinkler is configured to spray a paint coating on the wall; a spray controller connected to the actuator, the servo motor and wheels, wherein the spray controller is configured to: receive input parameters from the user using the user device; generate output parameters based on the received input parameters, wherein the output parameters comprises one of, a navigation path, spray patterns, or a combination thereof; activate the wheels based on the generated output parameters, wherein the output parameters is the navigation path; activate the actuator and the servo motor based on the generated output parameters, wherein the output parameters is the spray patterns; and automatically control the paint sprinkler using the servo motor to spray a paint coating on the wall according to the spray patterns.
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for automatically painting a wall using the painting device, the method comprising steps of: receiving input parameters from a user using a user device; generating output parameters based on the received input parameters, wherein the output parameters comprises one of, a navigation path, spray patterns, or a combination thereof; activating wheels of the painting device based on the generated output parameters, wherein the output parameters is the navigation path; activating an actuator and a servo motor of the painting device based on the generated output parameters such that the actuator provides a linear movement to the servo motor, wherein the output parameters is the spray patterns; and automatically controlling the paint sprinkler using the servo motor to spray a paint coating on the wall according to the spray patterns.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application provide an automatic wall painting system and a method for automatically painting a wall. Next, embodiments of the present application aim at developing a simple, an automated, a portable, and an easily-operated painting device that reduces human efforts, time consumption and paint wastage.
[008] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[009] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0011] FIG. 1A illustrates a block diagram of an automatic wall painting system, according to an embodiment of the present invention disclosed herein;
[0012] FIG.1B illustrates a block diagram of a painting device of the automatic wall painting system, according to an embodiment of the present invention disclosed herein;
[0013] FIG. 1C illustrates components of a spray controller of the painting device, according to an embodiment of the present invention disclosed herein; and
[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a process for automatically painting a wall using the painting device of the automatic wall painting system, according to an embodiment of the present invention disclosed herein.
[0015] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] 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.
[0017] 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.
[0018] 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.
[0019] FIG. 1A illustrates a block diagram of an automatic wall painting system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The automatic wall painting system 100 comprises a painting device 102 and a user device 104, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the painting device 102 and the user device 104 may be connected through a communication network 106, according to embodiments of the present invention.
[0020] The communication network 106 may include a data network such as, but not limited to, an Internet, a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), etc. In some embodiments of the present invention, the communication network 106 may include a wireless network, such as, but not limited to, a cellular network and may employ various technologies including an Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE), a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), and so forth. In some embodiments of the present invention, the communication network 106 may include or otherwise cover networks or sub-networks, each of which may include, for example, a wired or a wireless data pathway. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the painting device 102 and the user device 104 may be configured to communicate with each other by one or more communication mediums connected to the communication network 106. The communication mediums include, but are not limited to, a coaxial cable, a copper wire, a fiber optic, a wire that comprise a system bus coupled to a processor of a computing device, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the communication mediums, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0021] According to embodiments of the present invention, the painting device 102 may be a device configured to automatically move around a space and housing components of the automatic wall painting system 100. Further, the painting device 102 may be configured to paint a surface based on a predefined pattern, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the painting device 102 may be made up of a material, such as, but not limited to, a stainless steel, a cast iron, an aluminum, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the painting device 102 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0022] Further, the painting device 102 comprises a spray controller 108, a memory 110, and so forth. In an embodiment of the present invention, the spray controller 108 may be configured to process data associated with automatic wall painting system 100 to generate an output, and perform other operations related to the automatic wall painting system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the spray controller 108 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control unit (PLC), a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a computing device, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the spray controller 108 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of processing the received data.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the painting device 102 further comprises the memory 110 that may be configured for storage and retrieval of data associated with the automatic wall painting system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the memory 110 may be, but is not limited to, a Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), a Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Programmable read-only memory (PROM), an Erasable Programmable read only memory (EPROM), an Electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a flash memory, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the memory 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. Further, the working of the painting device 102 will be explained in detail in conjunction with the FIG. 1B.
[0024] According to embodiments of the present invention, the user device 104 may be configured to enable a user to input data and transmit the data within the automatic wall painting system 100. The user may be, but not limited to, a painter, a woodworker, a spray painter, an automobile painter, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user of the automatic wall painting system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the user device 104 may be, but not limited to, a mobile device, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a portable computer, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a smart device, a smart watch, a smart glass, and so forth. Embodiments are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user device 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0025] Further, the user device 104 may comprise a user interface 112, a processor 114, and so forth. The user interface 112 may be configured to enable the user to input data, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 104 may enable the user to receive the data within the automatic wall painting system 100. The user interface 112 may be further configured to display output data associated with the automatic wall painting system 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the user interface 112 may be, but is not limited to, a digital display, a touch screen display, a graphical user interface, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user interface 112 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of enabling the user to input data and to display an output data.
[0026] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 104 may further include the processor 114 that may be configured to process data received through the communication network 106. Further, the processor 114 may be configured to receive and transmit data associated with the automatic wall painting system 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the processor 114 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control unit (PLC), a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a computing device, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the processor 114 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of processing the received data.
[0027] FIG. 1B illustrates a block diagram of the painting device 102 of the automatic wall painting system 100. The painting device 102 further comprises a frame 116, wheels 118a-118n ( herein referred to referred to as the wheels 118), a Direct Current (DC) motor 120, a switch 122, an actuator 124, a servo motor 126, a paint sprinkler 128, and so forth.
[0028] According to embodiments of the present invention, the frame 116 may be a rigid body designed to house components of the painting device 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the frame 116 may be made up of a material, such as, but not limited to, a stainless steel, a cast iron, a plastic, a wood, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the frame 116 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. Further, the frame may be attached to the wheels 118 for enabling a movement of the painting device 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the wheels 118 may be attached to the frame 116 in order to move the painting device 102 based on an output generated by the spray controller 108. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the movement of the wheels 118 may be controlled by the Direct Current (DC) motor 120.
[0029] The DC motor 120 may be activated by using the switch 122 for generating a high starting torque. The DC motor 120 may be used in speed and direction control of the painting device 102, according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the DC motor 120 may be, but not limited to, a permanent magnet DC motor, a short shunt DC motor, a long shunt DC motor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the DC motor 120 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In another embodiment of the present invention, the DC motor 120 may be deactivated by using the switch 122. According to embodiments of the present invention, the switch 122 may be a toggle switch, a push button, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the switch 122 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of activating/ deactivating the DC motor 120.
[0030] Further, the high starting torque generated by the DC motor 120 may be fed to the actuator 124, according to embodiments of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the actuator 124 may be a device configured to convert the electrical energy obtained from the DC motor 120 into a linear movement. In another embodiment of the present invention the actuator 124 may be configured to convert the electrical energy of the DC motor 120 into a rotational movement. According to embodiments of the present invention, the actuator 124 may be a hydraulic actuator, a valve actuator, a pneumatic actuator, a linear actuator, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the actuator 124 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0031] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the painting device 102 may further comprise the servo motor 126 that may be attached to the actuator 124 through a leg 125. Further, the linear movement generated by the actuator 124 may be transmitted to the servo motor 126. Further, the servo motor 126 may be controlled by an output generated by the spray controller 108 of the painting device 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the servo motor 126 may be a Direct Current (DC) servo motor, a linear servo motor, a rotational servo motor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the servo motor 126 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the painting device 102 further comprises the paint sprinkler 128 that may be connected to the servo motor 126. The paint sprinkler 128 may be configured to spray a coating of a paint on a wall 130, according to embodiments of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the paint may be stored in a paint reservoir (not shown) attached to the paint sprinkler 128. In an embodiment of the present invention, the servo motor 126 may be configured to control a movement of the paint sprinkler 128 that may be moved in varied angular positions and linear positions in order to spray a coating of the paint on the wall 130.
[0033] FIG. 1C illustrates components of the spray controller 108 of the painting device 102, according to embodiments of the present invention. The spray controller 108 may comprise an input module 132, a data collection module 134, a data processing module 136, an actuator control module 138, and a motor control module 140.
[0034] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input module 132 may be configured to receive input parameters from the user using the user device 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the input parameters may be, but not limited to, a dimension of a wall, a distance of the wall, a design to be painted, a color scheme, a texture, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the input parameters including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. The input module 132 may enable the user to upload the input parameters using file formats, such as, but not limited to, Web text pages, Web page images, Executable programs, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the file formats for the input parameters including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0035] Further, the input module 132 may be configured to transmit the received input parameters to the data collection module 134, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0036] According to embodiments of the present invention, the data collection module 134 may be configured to receive the input parameters from the input module 132. In an embodiment of the present invention, the data collection module 134 may be further configured to store the received input parameters into the memory 110 of the painting device 102. In another embodiment of the present invention, the data collection module 134 may be configured to transmit the received input parameters to the data processing module 136.
[0037] The data processing module 136 may be configured to receive the input parameters from the data collection module 134 and process the received input parameters to generate output parameters, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module 136 may be configured to fetch the input parameters directly from the memory 110 of the painting device 102. The output parameters may include, but not limited to, a navigation path, a color pattern, spray patterns, and so forth. Further, the spray patterns may comprise, but not limited to, a linear spray pattern, a three dimensional spray pattern, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the spray patterns including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. Further, the data processing module 136 may be configured to activate the wheels 118 when the user of the painting device 102 activates the switch 122 of the painting device 102.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module 136 may be configured to navigate the painting device 102 according to the generated navigation path based on the input parameters. Further, the data processing module 136 may be configured to determine that the painting device 102 has navigated the navigation path, if the data processing module 136 determines that the painting device 102 has navigated the navigation path then the data processing module 136 may be configured to generate an actuator activation signal and a motor activation signal. The actuator activation signal may comprise but not limited to, the linear spray pattern, according to embodiments of the present invention. The motor activation signal may comprise the three dimensional spray pattern, according to embodiments of the present invention. Further, the data processing module 136 may be configured to transmit the generated actuator activation signal to the actuator control module 138, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module 136 may be configured to transmit the generated motor activation signal to the motor control module 140.
[0039] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the actuator activation signal may enable the actuator control module 138 that may be further configured to activate the actuator 124 of the painting device 102. Further, the actuator control module 138 may be configured to enable the actuator 124 to convert the electrical energy of the DC motor 120 into linear movement based on the received linear spray pattern of the actuator activation signal. According to embodiments of the present invention, the actuator 124 may be connected to the servo motor 126 through the leg 125 such that the linear movement of the actuator 124 moves the servo motor 126 in a linear direction corresponding to the linear spray patter of the actuator activation signal.
[0040] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the motor activation signal may enable the motor control module 140 that may be further configured to activate the servo motor 126. Further, the motor control module 140 may be configured to enable the servo motor 126 to convert the electrical energy of the DC motor 120 into three dimensional movement based on the received three dimensional spray pattern of the actuator activation signal. The servo motor 126 may be further configured to control the activation and deactivation of the paint sprinkler 128 connected to the servo motor 126. According to embodiments of the present invention, the servo motor 126 may be configured to control a direction and an amount of a paint sprayed by the paint sprinkler 128 based on the received three dimensional spray pattern.
[0041] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a process 200 for automatically painting a wall 130 using the painting device 102 of the automatic wall painting system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0042] At step 202, the painting device 102 may receive the input parameters from the user using the user device 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the input parameters may be, but not limited to, a dimension of a wall, a color scheme, a design, a distance of the wall, and so forth.
[0043] At step 204, the painting device 102 may generate the output parameters based on the received input parameters. The output parameters comprise but not limited to, a navigation path, a linear spray pattern, a three dimensional spray pattern, and so forth.
[0044] At step 206, the painting device 102 may navigate to the wall 130 using the wheels 118 based on the generated output parameters. The wheels 118 may be activated when the user activates the switch 122 of the painting device.
[0045] At step 208, the painting device 102 may activate the actuator 124 and the servo motor 126 based on the generated output parameters. The output parameters may be, but not limited to, the linear spray pattern and the three dimensional spray pattern respectively.
[0046] At step 210, the painting device 102 may automatically control a direction and an amount of paint sprayed by the paint sprinkler 128 using the servo motor 126 and the actuator 124 for painting the wall 130.
[0047] Embodiments of the invention are described above with reference to block diagrams and schematic illustrations of methods and systems according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the diagrams and combinations of blocks in the diagrams can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be loaded onto one or more general purpose computers, special purpose computers, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce machines, such that the instructions which execute on the computers or other programmable data processing apparatus create means for implementing the functions specified in the block or blocks. Such computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means that implement the function specified in the block or blocks.
[0048] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0049] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.