Water distribution device for a canal

Abstract

A water distribution device for a canal, consisting of: i) an inverted U-shaped element 101 with anchor plates 102 at the lower ends of the element 101 for attachment to a bottom surface of the channel to provide primary support; ii) a frame 103 comprising a pair of circular rings 104 arranged on a motorized shaft 105 mounted inside the frame 103, a plurality of hollow cylindrical buckets 106 attached to rods by hinges 107 to an outer circumference of the frame 103 for taking water from the canal in order to transfer the water to a reservoir outside the canal; iii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 108, installed on the element 101 and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images near the element 101, to identify dirt or fish in the water collected in the bucket, to trigger a microcontroller to actuate an L-shaped telescopic arm 109 with a clamp at one end of the arm 109, which is attached to the frame 103 by a ball joint 110 next to each bucket for removing dirt or fish from the water collected; and iv) a solar panel 111 arranged at an upper end of the element 101 by means of a swivel joint 112 to harvest solar energy from sunlight to drive the motorized shaft 105, the hinges 107, the ball joint 110, the arm 109 and the clamp, wherein a sun sensor is provided on the element 101 to detect a position of the sun in order to trigger the microcontroller to actuate the swivel joint 112 to rotate the panel 111 so that it faces the sun.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a water distribution device for a canal, which is capable of providing a means for distributing water for a canal to transfer the water to a reservoir outside the canal without the need for a skilled person, thereby preventing the risk of breakage when collecting water in the reservoir for future use. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The benefits of water canals include irrigating crops, transporting goods, and providing drinking water to communities. Furthermore, water canals help control floods by diverting excess water away from populated areas. Furthermore, water canals can also be used to generate hydropower, contributing to sustainable energy production. Overall, water canals play a crucial role in supporting various aspects of economic development and environmental management. Distributing water from a canal requires the creation of many facilities to capture water into reservoirs, which poses the risk of water mismanagement.

[0003] Traditionally, there are only a limited number of devices and equipment, such as pipes, pumps, valves, and meters, that work together to transport water from the canal to the reservoir. Proper maintenance and regular inspections of these devices are essential to prevent leaks, ensure water quality, and minimize water waste, which is why qualified personnel are required to operate these devices and equipment. Furthermore, such devices and equipment lead to inefficient water use and potential damage to the canal's infrastructure.

[0004] CN109029597A_discloses an invention discloses a kind of sewer water measuring device and methods, the device is arranged on former sewer, it is characterized in that the device comprises the widening of the sewers, and described widen the sewers is divided into three regions, is laid successively by inlet pool area, water supply pipe with area and discharge bay area, water supply pipe with area is laid and is made up of a discharge pipe, it is sealed between pipeline by concrete, Non-solid pipe magnetic inductive flowmeter is mounted on one of the pipeline, the sum that water supply pipe with the pipeline area of ​​passage laid in area is larger than former sewer area of ​​passage The present invention realizes the pipe ionization measurement of sewer, by the way that multiple pipelines are arranged, not only ensureNot only does it not reduce water supply flow, but it also reduces pipe diameters, and the miniature instrument is easier to install and replace, reducing instrument costs. While CN'597 offers the possibility of a sewer water meter and method that can be adapted to sewer water measurement, it lacks the ability to detect the presence of debris to remove debris from the water.

[0005] CN2876328Y_discloses a utility model that discloses a type of stratified water distribution device consisting of an upper joint, a guide pipe, and the main device; the cylindrical guide pipe is arranged in the upper joint; the upper end of the guide pipe is an inverted cone with the opening facing upward, while the lower end is fixed to the main device and connected to it by the thread; the inner wall of the guide pipe has a peach-shaped guide groove, one side of which has a long slit; the main device is a cylinder with a center hole; the end of the center hole is the female wire button of the oil pipe; the center of the center hole is the positioning and supporting recess of the sealing portion.On the main body of the main device, corresponding to the long slot and guide groove on one side of the guide tube, the eccentric positioning hole and the deflecting outflow hole of the plug are provided, which can reduce the empty deposit pockets of the oil casing and effectively prevent the deposition of the profile control agent on the rubber packer. In this way, the sealing section can block the oil pipe of the lower water distribution device, and the influence of the deposition of the profile control agent can be avoided, thus affecting the water injection during fishing and the deployment after profile modification. Although CN'328 provides a way to distribute water, it lacks the establishment of a channel to the reservoir for various purposes.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices and devices in the previous technology that provides way to distribute water for different purposes but lacks in the distribution of water for a canal to transfer the water to a reservoir outside the canal without any requirement of professionals for different purposes.

[0007] To overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks, there is a need to develop a device capable of directing the water to a reservoir outside the canal without the need for a specialist and preventing the risk of mismanagement in the collection of water. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The main 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 capable of distributing water for a canal to transfer the water to a reservoir outside the canal without the need for a specialist, thereby preventing the risk of mismanagement when collecting water in the reservoir for future use.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device capable of detecting a foreign object or a fish in the retrieved water to assist a means of removing foreign objects from the water.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device capable of harvesting solar energy from sunlight for the proper operation of fetching water from the canal to the reservoir.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon closer examination 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 water distribution device for a canal, capable of providing a means for distributing water from a canal to a reservoir outside the canal with the proper removal of dirt from the fetched water, thereby making it easy for the user to utilize water for various purposes as needed.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a water distribution device for a canal comprises an inverted U-shaped element with anchor plates for attachment to a bottom surface of the canal to provide primary support, a frame comprising a pair of circular rings, a frame with a pair of circular rings arranged on a motorized shaft mounted within the frame and actuated by a microcontroller connected to the device for fetching water from the canal via a plurality of hollow cylindrical buckets attached to rods by hinges on an outer periphery of the frame for transferring the water to a reservoir outside the canal, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the element for determining dirt or fish in the fetched water in the bucket,An L-shaped telescopic arm with a clamp at one end, attached to the frame by a ball joint, next to each bucket for removing debris or fish from the fetched water. A solar panel mounted at an upper end of the element by a swivel joint to harvest solar energy from sunlight to drive the motorized shaft, hinges, ball joint, and clamp, the arms, and the clamp. A sun sensor provided on the element for detecting a position of the sun. A microphone provided on the element for receiving an audio command from the user regarding fetching water. A computing unit for operating the motorized shaft to rotate the frame and hinges to rotate the buckets to fetch water from the canal and transfer the water to the container.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations are possible which would fall within the scope of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0016] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description, the appended claims and the accompanying drawings: Fig. shows an isometric view of a water distribution device for a canal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description contains the preferred best mode for carrying out an embodiment of the present invention. From this description of the invention, it will be apparent that the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments, but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be considered as illustrative and not restrictive. 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 intended to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms “comprising,” “comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with “including,” “with,” and “characterized by”) may be replaced by the respective partially closed terms “consists essentially of,” “consists essentially of,” and the like, or the respective closed terms “consists of,” “consists of,” and the like.

[0019] The singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” used here refer to both the singular and the plural, unless expressly intended to refer to only the singular.

[0020] The present invention relates to a water distribution device for a canal, which is capable of distributing water from the canal into a reservoir without the need for skilled personnel, thereby eliminating the risk of mismanagement in collecting water from the canal for future use.

[0021] Referring to Fig. 1 is an isometric view of a water distribution device for a canal, comprising an inverted U-shaped element 101 with anchor plates 102, a frame 103 with a pair of circular rings 104 arranged on a motorized shaft 105 mounted within the frame 103, a plurality of hollow cylindrical buckets 106 attached to rods by hinges 107 on an outer periphery of the frame 103, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 108 installed on the element 101, an L-shaped telescopic arm 109 with a clamp at one end of the arm 109, which is attached to the frame 103 by a ball joint 110 next to each blade, a solar panel 111 arranged at an upper end of the element 101 by a pivot joint 112, and a microphone 113 provided on the element 101. is.

[0022] The proposed device consists of an inverted U-shaped element 101 with anchor plates 102 at the lower ends of the frame 103 for attachment to a bottom surface of a canal to provide primary support. Within this, a frame 103 with a pair of circular rings 104 is mounted on a motorized shaft 105 mounted within the frame 103 to draw water from the canal via a plurality of hollow cylindrical buckets 106, ranging in number from 4 to 6, attached to rods by hinges 107 on an outer periphery of the frame 103, and to direct the water into a reservoir outside the canal. The shaft 105 functions by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, which is then used to rotate the shaft 105. This rotation of the shaft 105 assists the rotation of the rings 104, followed by the rotation of the buckets 106 to draw water from the canal and direct the water into the reservoir outside the canal.

[0023] The hinges 107 support the rotation of the buckets 106 to collect water. The hinge consists of a joint mechanism that allows rotation around a fixed axis. It typically consists of two parts: a fixed part and a movable part. The fixed component is securely attached to a part of the buckets 106 to rotate the buckets 106 to collect water from the canal and transport the water to the container outside the canal.

[0024] In addition, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 108 is installed on element 101 to detect debris or fish in the fetched water in the bucket. The imaging unit 108 consists of a camera and a processor that work together to detect the debris or fish in the fetched water. An AI (artificial intelligence) protocol is encrypted with the processor connected to the imaging unit to enhance its functionality and capabilities. The AI ​​protocols are used to process and analyze the images captured by the camera, allowing it to perform various tasks beyond conventional image capture. The AI ​​analysis is performed locally on the camera itself, and real-time processing on the camera enables immediate reactions and faster decision-making.

[0025] The camera captures images near Member 101 using special lenses designed to capture high-quality images. The captured data is then preprocessed by the processor to improve its quality and prepare it for AI analysis. This preprocessing includes tasks such as noise reduction, image stabilization, and color correction. The processed data is fed into AI protocols for analysis, which use machine learning techniques such as deep learning neural networks to extract meaningful information from the images.

[0026] The camera is capable of analyzing the environment of element 101 and providing real-time updates or alerts about the environment of element 101 based on predefined rules or criteria. Based on the extraction of data from the captured images, debris or fish in the retrieved water in the bucket are detected. Based on the detection, the microcontroller actuates an L-shaped telescopic arm 109 with a clamp at one end of the arm 109, which is attached via a ball joint 110 to the frame 103 adjacent to each bucket, to remove debris or fish from the retrieved water.

[0027] The telescopic arm 109 is equipped with a pneumatic unit activated by the microcontroller to enable the extension and retraction of the arm 109. The pneumatic unit consists of an air compressor, an air cylinder, air valves, and a piston. The air valve allows compressed air from the compressor to enter and exit. The valve also opens, allowing compressed air to enter the cylinder, increasing the cylinder's air pressure. The piston is connected to the cylinder, and due to the increase in air pressure, the piston extends, causing the arm 109 to extend to position the clamp next to each bucket.

[0028] The microcontroller then actuates the clamp to allow reciprocating motion and grip the bucket to remove debris or fish from the water by assisting in the operation of the ball joint 110. The ball joint 110 is a mechanical assembly consisting of a spherical component that fits into a socket, with a motor providing the necessary power to drive the rotation to allow the clamp to perform angular movement to remove debris or fish from the water.

[0029] A solar panel 111 disclosed herein is disposed at an upper end of the element 101 through a pivot 112 to harvest solar energy from sunlight to power the motorized shaft 105, the hinges 107, the ball joint 110, the arm 109, and the clamp. The solar panel 111 consists of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electrical energy, which is further stored to power a battery connected to the device to power the motorized shaft 105, the hinges 107, the ball joint 110, the arm 109, and the clamp. The battery powers all electrical and electronic components necessary for the proper functioning of the motorized shaft 105, the hinges 107, the ball joint 110, the arms, and the clamp, so it is connected to the microcontroller and supplies DC power to the microcontroller.Based on the work sequence, the microcontroller then supplies the received DC power to the respective electrical or electronic components to effectively perform their required work.

[0030] Additionally, a sun sensor is provided on element 101 to detect the position of the sun. The sun sensor typically consists of a photodiode or photovoltaic cell that measures the intensity of sunlight. This information is then used to determine the position of the sun relative to the sensor. Based on the detection, the data of the detected position is transmitted to the microcontroller to detect the position of the sun and actuate the rotary joint 112 to rotate the panel 111 toward the sun. The rotary joint 112 consists of a ring and a cylindrical part that are connected to each other to enable the panel to rotate. The ring is driven by a motor activated by the microcontroller to rotate the ring and move the cylindrical part, allowing the panel 111 to rotate toward the sun.

[0031] A microphone 113, connected to the microcontroller, is provided on element 101 to receive an audio command from the user that controls the water collection. Microphone 113 receives sound waves generated in the form of vibrations by the energy emitted by the voice command. The sound waves are then transmitted to a membrane equipped with a coil. As the waves are transmitted within the membrane, the membrane encounters the waves, causing the coil to move the membrane in a reciprocating motion in the presence of the magnetic field generated by the coil.

[0032] The electrical signal generated by the reciprocating motion of the diaphragm is then emitted from the coil and transmitted to a microcontroller connected to the microphone 113 to process the signal and analyze it to recognize the voice commands given by the user. After processing the voice commands, the microcontroller operates the motorized shaft 105 to rotate the frame 103 and hinges 107, rotating the buckets 106 to draw water from the channel and direct the water into the reservoir.

[0033] Furthermore, a computing unit is provided that allows the user to remotely control the microcontroller to operate the motorized shaft 105, to rotate the frame 103 and hinges 107, to rotate the buckets 106, to draw water from the channel, and to direct the water into the reservoir. The computing unit described here includes, among other things, a mobile phone and a laptop containing a processor that stores the inputs received from the user, processes the output data, and retrieves it for display in the computing unit.

[0034] The microcontroller is wirelessly connected to the computing unit via a communication module, which includes, among other features, a Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, a Bluetooth module, and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications). The communication module acts as a medium between various electronic units, establishing communication between the computing unit and the device to process the data entered by the user. After processing the input, the microcontroller actuates the motorized shaft 105 to rotate the frame 103 and the hinges 107 to rotate the buckets 106 to collect water from the canal and transfer the water to the reservoir.

[0035] Finally, a battery is installed in the device which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies power to all the electrically operated components that require a certain amount of electrical energy to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery used here is usually a dry battery, which is made of lithium-ion material and provides the device with a long lifespan along with an efficient direct current that helps all the components to function properly and efficiently. Since the device is battery-operated, it does not require any electrical voltage for its operation. The presence of a battery pack leads to the portability of the device, meaning the user can carry and move the system from one place to another as per their need.

[0036] The present invention functions best in the following manner, which includes the inverted U-shaped member 101 with anchor plates 102 at the lower ends of the frame 103 for attachment to a bottom surface of the canal to provide primary support. The frame 103 includes a pair of circular rings 104 mounted on a motorized shaft 105 mounted within the frame 103, and the cylindrical buckets 106 attached to rods by hinges 107 on an outer periphery of the frame 103 for drawing water from the canal to transfer the water to a reservoir outside the canal.Furthermore, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 108 detects dirt or fish in the retrieved water in the bucket to trigger the microcontroller to actuate the L-shaped telescopic arm 109, which has a clamp at one end of the arm 109 and a ball joint 110 adjacent to each bucket, to remove dirt or fish from the retrieved water. Furthermore, the solar panel 111 is provided with a pivot joint 112 for harvesting solar energy from sunlight to drive the motorized shaft 105, the hinges 107, the ball joint 110, the arm 109, and the clamp. The sun detects a position of the sun to trigger the microcontroller to actuate the pivot joint 112 to rotate the panel 111 to face the sun for proper energy utilization.In addition, the microphone 113, which is connected to the microcontroller, receives an audio command from the user regarding the water collection to cause the microcontroller to actuate the motorized shaft 105 to rotate.

[0037] Although the scope of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not intended to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications to the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternative embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the description of the invention. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CN 109029597A

[0004] CN 2876328

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Claims

[1] A water distribution device for a canal, consisting of: i) an inverted U-shaped member 101 having anchor plates 102 at the lower ends of the member 101 for attachment to a bottom surface of the channel to provide primary support; ii) a frame 103 comprising a pair of circular rings 104 arranged on a motorized shaft 105 mounted within the frame 103, a plurality of hollow cylindrical buckets 106 attached to rods by hinges 107 on an outer periphery of the frame 103 for fetching water from the canal to transfer the water to a reservoir outside the canal; iii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 108 installed on the element 101 and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in the vicinity of the element 101 to determine dirt or fish in the retrieved water in the bucket to trigger a microcontroller to accordingly operate an L-shaped telescopic arm 109 with a clamp at one end of the arm 109, which is attached to the frame 103 by a ball joint 110 next to each bucket for removing dirt or fish from the retrieved water; and iv) a solar panel 111 disposed at an upper end of the element 101 through a pivot 112 to harvest solar energy from sunlight to drive the motorized shaft 105, the hinges 107, the ball joint 110, the arm 109, and the clamp, wherein a sun sensor is provided on the element 101 to detect a position of the sun to trigger the microcontroller to operate the pivot 112 to rotate the panel 111 to face the sun. [2] Device according to claim 1, wherein a microphone 113 connected to the microcontroller is provided on the element 101 to receive an audio command from the user regarding the fetching of water to trigger the microcontroller to operate the motorized shaft 105 to rotate the frame 103 and the hinges 107 to rotate the buckets 106 to fetch water from the channel and to direct the water into the reservoir. [3] Device according to claim 1, wherein a wireless communication module connected to the microcontroller is provided on the element 101 to enable the user to remotely trigger the microcontroller by connecting to a computing unit to operate the motorized shaft 105 to rotate the frame 103 and the hinges 107 to rotate the buckets 106 to fetch water from the channel and to direct the water into the reservoir.

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