Beach-cleaning device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beach-cleaning device, which primarily utilizes an image detection system to automatically search for trash and waste on the beach. A movement control system directs the device to the detected debris, while a cleaning mechanism sweeps and collects it. This design significantly reduces the labor costs associated with beach cleaning, effectively maintaining beach cleanliness and achieving superior cleaning results. Moreover, the overall implementation and use of the device enhance its practicality and efficiency.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a beach cleaning machine device, specifically one that automatically searches for trash and waste on the beach and cleans and collects the found trash and waste, thereby significantly reducing the manpower and resources required for beach cleaning, effectively maintaining the cleanliness of the beach, achieving better beach cleaning results, and increasing its practicality in overall implementation and use. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Note: Taiwan is surrounded by the sea and has a coastline of about 1,200 kilometers, which makes many people like to play in the sea during their free time. Especially in the hot summer, the various water and underwater activities that can be carried out at the beach are a good place for people to cool off and add fun to their lives.

[0003] However, as more and more people go to the beach to play in the water, the amount of garbage generated also increases, such as beverage containers and plastic bags. This garbage is easily discarded on the beach by people. In addition, various marine debris and drifting objects are also easily washed onto the beach by the waves and tides, resulting in the accumulation of various garbage and waste on the beach. Due to the special topography of the beach, it is not easy to clean up the garbage and waste accumulated on the beach. It is often necessary to use manpower to pick them up one by one and call on volunteers to carry out beach cleanup activities. This is not only extremely labor-intensive, but also extremely inconvenient and time-consuming in the cleaning process. Therefore, how to effectively and quickly clean up various garbage and waste on the beach has become an important research topic.

[0004] In view of this, the inventor, based on years of rich design, development and practical manufacturing experience in the relevant industry, has further researched and improved the existing structure and its shortcomings, and provides a beach cleaning machine device in order to achieve better practical value. [Summary of the Invention]

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a beach cleaning machine device, which mainly uses image detection to automatically search for garbage and waste on the beach, and uses a motion control device to control the machine to move to the garbage and waste it has found, and uses a cleaning device to sweep and collect the garbage and waste, so as to greatly reduce the manpower cost of beach cleaning, effectively maintain the cleanliness of the beach, achieve better beach cleaning results, and increase the practicality of its overall implementation and use.

[0006] The main purpose and effect of the beach cleaning machine device of the present invention are achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0007] It mainly includes an organism, a movement control device, and a cleaning device; wherein:

[0008] The body has a support groove connected to its bottom, and several rows of sand holes are opened at the bottom of the support groove. The body has a control unit and an image capturing unit is provided at the front end of the body. An image recognition unit is electrically connected to the image capturing unit, so that the image recognition unit is electrically connected to the control unit, and the image capturing unit is used to identify the image captured by the image capturing unit.

[0009] The motion control device has a connecting rod pivotally mounted on the upper part of the body. Both ends of the connecting rod are pivotally connected downwards to first crank arms via connecting members. A front steering power source is connected to the front end of each of the two first crank arms. Both front steering power sources are electrically connected to the control unit of the body, and the output ends of both front steering power sources are connected to front steering arms. Each front steering arm is connected to a front wheel. The two front wheels are rotated by two front wheel power sources electrically connected to the control unit. Behind the two first crank arms… Each of the two ends is pivotally connected to a second crank arm, and the front end of each second crank arm is pivotally connected to an intermediate wheel. The two intermediate wheels are driven to rotate by two intermediate wheel power sources that are electrically connected to the control unit. The rear ends of each second crank arm are connected to a rear steering power source. Both rear steering power sources are electrically connected to the control unit, and the output ends of both rear steering power sources are connected to rear steering arms. Each rear steering arm is connected to a rear wheel, and the two rear wheels are driven to rotate by two rear wheel power sources that are electrically connected to the control unit.

[0010] The cleaning device has two opposing cleaning components at the bottom front end of the machine body. The two cleaning components are driven in opposite directions to rotate inward by two cleaning component rotation power sources electrically connected to the control unit. The two cleaning components are also connected to the machine body by a cleaning component lifting power source electrically connected to the control unit for lifting and adjusting. A conveyor belt with a lower front and higher rear is provided between the two cleaning components and the support groove of the machine body, so that the front end of the conveyor belt is close to the ground and the rear end is close to the upper entrance of the support groove. The conveyor belt is driven to run by a conveyor belt power source electrically connected to the control unit.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the beach cleaning machine device of the present invention, the image recognition unit is a Pixy image recognition sensor.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the beach cleaning machine device of the present invention, the control unit is electrically connected to a wireless transmission unit, and an APP software is installed on the smart terminal device to wirelessly connect with the wireless transmission unit, so that the user can directly perform manual operation on the smart terminal device.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the beach cleaning machine device of the present invention, the control unit is electrically connected to a Global Positioning System (GPS), which is used to locate the machine and allow the machine to move within a set map range.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the beach cleaning machine device of the present invention, the control unit is electrically connected to a light-detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor. The light-detection and ranging sensor realizes the simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology through an incremental map building method, and uses the dynamic window approach (DWA) to realize automatic obstacle avoidance and cruise functions, so that the light-detection and ranging sensor can sense the surrounding environment and transmit signals to the control unit.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the beach cleaning machine device of the present invention, the connecting member is composed of a horizontal connecting member pivotally connected to a vertical connecting member.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the beach cleaning machine device of the present invention, a cleaning component retraction power source electrically connected to the control unit is provided between the cleaning component and the machine body, and the cleaning component retraction power source drives the cleaning component to retract.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the beach cleaning machine of the present invention, the conveyor belt is provided with paddles arranged on it, and a number of through holes are provided through the conveyor belt.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the beach cleaning machine device of the present invention, baffles are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt.

Implementation Method

[0019] To provide a more complete and clear disclosure of the technical content, inventive purpose, and effects achieved by this invention, a detailed description is provided below, and please refer to the accompanying drawings and figures:

[0020] First, please refer to Figure 1, the three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2, the top view structural diagram of the present invention; and Figure 3, the power control architecture diagram of the present invention. The present invention mainly includes an organism (1), a movement control device (2), and a cleaning device (3); wherein:

[0021] The body (1) has a support groove (11) connected to its bottom. The support groove (11) has several rows of sand holes (111) at its bottom. A control unit (12) is provided on the body (1), and an image capturing unit (13) is provided at the front end of the body (1). An image recognition unit (131) is electrically connected to the image capturing unit (13), so that the image recognition unit (131) is electrically connected to the control unit (12). The image recognition unit (131) can be a Pixy image recognition sensor, which makes it possible to utilize... The image recognition unit (131) is used to identify the image captured by the image capturing unit (13). A wireless transmission unit (121) is electrically connected to the control unit (12). An APP software is installed on the smart terminal device, allowing the smart terminal device to wirelessly connect to the wireless transmission unit (121) after running the installed APP software, enabling the user to perform manual operation directly on the smart terminal device. A Global Positioning System (14) is also electrically connected to the control unit (12). Positioning System (GPS) and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor (15). The Global Positioning System (14) can locate the body (1) and allow the body (1) to move within the set map data range. The LiDAR sensor (15) realizes Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology through incremental map building method and uses Dynamic Window Approach (DWA) to realize automatic obstacle avoidance and cruise function, so that the LiDAR sensor (15) can sense the surrounding environment and transmit signals to the control unit (12).

[0022] The mobile control device (2) has a connecting rod (21) pivotally mounted above the body (1). Both ends of the connecting rod (21) are pivotally connected to first crank arms (23) via connecting members (22). Both connecting members (22) are composed of horizontal connecting members (221) pivotally mounted with vertical connecting members (222). A front steering power source (24) is connected to the front end of each of the first crank arms (23). Both front steering power sources (24) are electrically connected to the control unit (12) of the body (1). The output ends of both front steering power sources (24) are connected to front steering arms (241). Both front steering arms (241) are connected to front wheels (25). The two front wheels (25) are respectively powered by the two front wheel power sources (25) electrically connected to the control unit (12). 1) Driven to rotate, a second crank arm (26) is pivotally connected to the rear end of each of the two first crank arms (23), an intermediate wheel (27) is pivotally connected to the front end of each of the second crank arms (26), the two intermediate wheels (27) are driven to rotate by two intermediate wheel power sources (271) electrically connected to the control unit (12), a rear steering power source (28) is connected to the rear end of each of the two second crank arms (26), the two rear steering power sources (28) are electrically connected to the control unit (12), and the output end of each of the two rear steering power sources (28) is connected to a rear steering arm (281), and a rear wheel (29) is connected to each of the two rear steering arms (281), the two rear wheels (29) are driven to rotate by two rear wheel power sources (291) electrically connected to the control unit (12).

[0023] The cleaning device (3) has two opposing cleaning components (31) at the bottom front end of the machine body (1). The two cleaning components (31) are driven to rotate in opposite directions synchronously by two cleaning component rotation power sources (311) electrically connected to the control unit (12). Each of the two cleaning components (31) and the machine body (1) is provided with a cleaning component lifting power source (312) electrically connected to the control unit (12) to adjust the lifting. Each of the two cleaning components (31) and the machine body (1) is provided with a cleaning component folding power source (313) electrically connected to the control unit (12) to fold. In addition, each of the two cleaning components (31) and the machine body (1) is provided with a cleaning component folding power source (313) electrically connected to the control unit (12) to fold. The cleaning component (31) and the receiving groove (11) of the machine body (1) are provided with a conveyor belt (32) that is lower in the front and higher in the back, so that the front end of the conveyor belt (32) is close to the ground and the rear end is close to the upper entrance of the receiving groove (11). The conveyor belt (32) is driven by the conveyor belt power source (321) that is electrically connected to the control unit (12). Please also refer to the three-dimensional structure diagram of the conveyor belt of the present invention in Figure 4. The conveyor belt (322) is arranged with paddles (322) and several through holes (323) are opened through the conveyor belt (32). Baffles (324) are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt (32).

[0024] In this way, the present invention allows users to choose between manual remote control operation or automatic beach cleaning operation. When the user chooses manual remote control operation, the installed APP software on the smart terminal device is wirelessly connected to the wireless transmission unit (121) electrically connected to the control unit (12) of the machine (1), allowing the user to directly operate the smart terminal device to control the movement of the machine (1) driven by the mobile control device (2) and to perform beach cleaning operation using the cleaning device (3). When the user wants to perform automatic beach cleaning operation, the user can first use the smart terminal device to control the movement of the machine (1) to the beach, and then use the cleaning device (3) to perform beach cleaning operation. 1) During the movement, the control unit (12) can control the two cleaning parts folding power sources (313) to drive the two cleaning parts (31) to fold backward [please also refer to the side view of the cleaning parts folding state of the present invention in Figure 5], so as to avoid the two cleaning parts (31) colliding with ground objects during the movement of the machine body (1). When the machine body (1) moves to the beach, the control unit (12) controls the two cleaning parts folding power sources (313) to drive the two cleaning parts (31) to hang down. At the same time, the control unit (12) controls the two cleaning parts lifting power sources (312) to drive the two cleaning parts (31) to lift and adjust, so that the two cleaning parts (31) contact the beach, and use the global satellite positioning system (14) The location of the machine (1) is determined, allowing the machine (1) to move within the set map range via the global satellite positioning system (14). Simultaneously, the light sensor (15) begins to sense the surrounding environment of the beach and transmits the sensed environmental information to the control unit (12). The control unit (12) then controls the machine (1) to move and turn via the motion control device (2). At this time, the image capturing unit (13) captures the image in front, and the captured image is transmitted to the image recognition unit (131) to identify whether there is litter or waste. If the image recognition unit (131) does not identify any litter or waste, the... The control unit (12) controls the two front steering power sources (24) to drive the two front steering arms (241) and the two front wheels (25) to steer, and controls the two rear steering power sources (28) to drive the two rear steering arms (281) and the two rear wheels (29) to steer. The control unit (12) also controls the two front wheel power sources (251) to drive the two front wheels (25) to rotate, the two intermediate wheel power sources (271) to drive the two intermediate wheels (27) to rotate, and the two rear wheel power sources (291) to drive the two rear wheels (29) to rotate, so that the machine body (1) can move in different directions and patrol on the beach. During the movement of the machine body (1) on the beach,If various obstacles are encountered, the mobile control device (2) is pivotally connected to the connecting rod (21) above the body (1), and the first crank arm (23) is pivotally connected downwards at both ends of the connecting rod (21) via the connecting member (22). The second crank arm (26) is pivotally connected to the rear ends of both first crank arms (23), allowing the device to change the different heights of the two front wheels (25), two middle wheels (27), and two rear wheels (29) at each pivot point [please also refer to Figure 6, the three-dimensional structural diagram of the mobile control device in operation state of the present invention; Figure 7, the front view structural diagram of the mobile control device in operation state of the present invention; and Figure 8, the top view structural diagram of the mobile control device in operation state of the present invention], thus enabling the body (1) to move smoothly on different terrains.

[0025] When the image captured by the image capturing unit (13) is identified by the image recognition unit (131) as containing garbage or waste, please refer to Figure 9, the side view of the invention in use, and Figure 10, the top view of the invention in use, as shown in both figures. The image recognition unit (131) will then transmit a signal to the control unit (12), causing the control unit (12) to control the motion control device (2) to move the body (1) towards the garbage or waste. When the object moves, the control unit (12) controls the two cleaning components' rotation power source (311) to drive the two cleaning components (31) to rotate synchronously in opposite directions, thus rolling and cleaning the garbage and waste on the travel path towards the conveyor belt (32). At the same time, the control unit (12) controls the conveyor belt power source (321) to drive the conveyor belt (32) to operate, so that the garbage and waste rolled and cleaned by the two cleaning components (31) can be transported by the conveyor belt (32). The waste is drawn into the receiving trough (11) for collection. Because the conveyor belt (32) is equipped with paddles (322), various types of garbage and waste can be smoothly moved upwards by the paddles (322). Furthermore, because the conveyor belt (32) has several through-holes (323), sand particles adhering to the garbage and waste can fall downwards onto the beach through the through-holes (323). Additionally, the conveyor belt (32) is equipped with... The baffle (324) can stop the garbage and waste from falling off the conveyor belt (32) during the movement of the garbage and waste on the conveyor belt (32). In addition, since the bottom of the receiving trough (11) is provided with several sand discharge holes (111), the sand particles brought in with the garbage and waste can also be discharged through the sand discharge holes (111), thus achieving the effect of conveniently and quickly cleaning up various kinds of garbage and waste on the beach.

[0026] As can be seen from the above description of the use and implementation of the present invention, compared with the prior art, the present invention mainly utilizes image detection to automatically search for garbage and waste on the beach, and uses a mobile control device to control the machine to move to the garbage and waste it has found, and uses a cleaning device to clean and collect the garbage and waste, so as to greatly reduce the manpower cost of beach cleaning, effectively maintain the cleanliness of the beach, achieve better beach cleaning effect, and increase the practicality of its overall implementation and use.

[0027] However, the foregoing embodiments or figures are not intended to limit the product structure or usage of the present invention. Any appropriate changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art should be considered as not departing from the patent scope of the present invention.

[0028] In summary, the embodiments of the present invention can indeed achieve the expected effects of use, and the specific structure disclosed therein has not only never been seen in similar products, but has also never been disclosed before the application. It has fully complied with the provisions and requirements of the Patent Law. Therefore, we hereby file an application for an invention patent and respectfully request your review and grant of a patent, which would be of great benefit. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0029] Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention; Figure 2: Schematic diagram of the top view of the present invention; Figure 3: Schematic diagram of the power control architecture of the present invention; Figure 4: Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the conveyor belt of the present invention; Figure 5: Schematic diagram of the side view of the cleaning component in the folded state of the present invention; Figure 6: Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the motion control device in the operating state of the present invention; Figure 7: Schematic diagram of the front view of the motion control device in the operating state of the present invention; Figure 8: Schematic diagram of the top view of the motion control device in the operating state of the present invention; Figure 9: Schematic diagram of the side view of the present invention in the usage state; Figure 10: Schematic diagram of the top view of the present invention in the usage state.

Claims

1. A beach cleaning machine, mainly comprising a body, a movement control device, and a cleaning device; wherein: The machine body has a support groove at its bottom with several rows of sand holes at the bottom. A control unit is located on the machine body, and an image capturing unit is located at its front end. An image recognition unit is electrically connected to the image capturing unit, allowing the image recognition unit to identify the image captured by the image capturing unit. The motion control device has a connecting rod pivotally mounted on the top of the machine body. First crank arms are pivotally connected downwards at both ends of the connecting rod via connecting members. A front steering power source is connected to the front end of each of the two first crank arms. Both front steering power sources are electrically connected to the control unit of the machine body, and their output ends are connected to front steering arms. Front wheels are connected to both front steering arms, and each front wheel is rotated by a front wheel power source electrically connected to the control unit. The rear ends of both first crank arms... The control unit is pivotally connected to a second crank arm, with an intermediate wheel pivotally connected to the front end of each second crank arm. The two intermediate wheels are driven to rotate by two intermediate wheel power sources electrically connected to the control unit. The rear ends of the two second crank arms are connected to a rear steering power source, which is electrically connected to the control unit. The output ends of the two rear steering power sources are connected to a rear steering arm, and the two rear steering arms are connected to a rear wheel. The two rear wheels are driven to rotate by two rear wheel power sources electrically connected to the control unit. The cleaning device has two opposing cleaning components at the bottom front of the machine body. The two cleaning components are driven in opposite directions to rotate inward by a two-cleaning-component rotation power source electrically connected to the control unit. The two cleaning components are also connected to the machine body by a cleaning component lifting power source electrically connected to the control unit for lifting and adjusting. A conveyor belt with a lower front and higher rear is provided between the two cleaning components and the support groove of the machine body, with the front end of the conveyor belt close to the ground and the rear end close to the upper entrance of the support groove. The conveyor belt is driven by a conveyor belt power source electrically connected to the control unit.

2. The beach cleanup apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein, The image recognition unit is a Pixy image recognition sensor.

3. The beach cleanup apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein, The control unit is electrically connected to a wireless transmission unit. An APP software is installed on the smart terminal device and wirelessly connected to the wireless transmission unit, allowing the user to perform manual operation directly on the smart terminal device.

4. The beach cleanup apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein, The control unit is electrically connected to a Global Positioning System (GPS), which is used to locate the aircraft and allow it to move within a set map area.

5. The beach cleanup apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein, The control unit is electrically connected to a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor. The LiDAR sensor uses an incremental map building method to achieve Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology, and uses the Dynamic Window Approach (DWA) to achieve automatic obstacle avoidance and navigation functions, so that the LiDAR sensor can sense the surrounding environment and transmit signals to the control unit.

6. The beach cleanup apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein, The connecting component consists of a horizontal connecting component and a vertical connecting component.

7. The beach cleanup apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein, The cleaning component is connected to the control unit by a cleaning component folding power source, which is electrically connected to the cleaning component folding. The cleaning component folding power source drives the cleaning component to fold.

8. The beach cleanup apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein, The conveyor belt is equipped with paddles arranged on it, and several through holes are drilled through the conveyor belt.

9. The beach cleanup apparatus as described in claim 1 or 8, wherein, The conveyor belt is equipped with baffles on both sides.

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