18604817. UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) PROPELLED AUTONOMOUS MULTIPLANE CLEANING SYSTEM (UPAMCS) simplified abstract (Tata Consultancy Services Limited)
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UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) PROPELLED AUTONOMOUS MULTIPLANE CLEANING SYSTEM (UPAMCS)
Organization Name
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Inventor(s)
Mohan Bhaskara of Bangalore (IN)
Mahesha Gunmi of Bangalore (IN)
Ranjan Dasgupta of Kolkata (IN)
Babu Unnikrishnan of Chennai (IN)
Kavita Sara Mathew of Chennai (IN)
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) PROPELLED AUTONOMOUS MULTIPLANE CLEANING SYSTEM (UPAMCS) - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18604817 titled 'UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) PROPELLED AUTONOMOUS MULTIPLANE CLEANING SYSTEM (UPAMCS)
The patent application describes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Propelled Autonomous Multiplane Cleaning System (UPAMCS) that overcomes limitations in existing cleaning systems by using an innovative UAV and Mopping Interface Mechanism (UAV-MIM) to connect the UAV to mopping systems with epicyclic gear driven moppers, enabling efficient surface cleaning without additional power devices.
- UAV Propelled Autonomous Multiplane Cleaning System (UPAMCS) utilizes an innovative UAV and Mopping Interface Mechanism (UAV-MIM) to connect the UAV to mopping systems with epicyclic gear driven moppers.
- The system allows the UAV to propel the mopping systems to reach any geometric shape or inclination, enhancing cleaning efficiency.
- Vision cameras and LiDAR are integrated for guidance during landing and crawling over surfaces, along with surface defect detection through image processing.
- The UPAMCS is cost, time, and power efficient, providing effective surface cleaning without the need for additional power devices.
- Maneuvering mechanism enables the UAV to reach various surfaces for cleaning, improving overall cleaning efficiency.
Potential Applications: - Industrial cleaning of large surfaces such as warehouses, factories, and solar panels. - Cleaning of hard-to-reach areas such as rooftops, bridges, and high-rise buildings. - Maintenance of outdoor surfaces in urban environments, parks, and public spaces.
Problems Solved: - Overcoming technical limitations in existing cleaning systems. - Improving the ratio of power consumed to area cleaned. - Enhancing cleaning efficiency for various surfaces and shapes.
Benefits: - Cost-effective and time-efficient surface cleaning. - Enhanced maneuverability and adaptability for different cleaning tasks. - Reduced power consumption and environmental impact.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative UAV Propelled Cleaning System for Efficient Surface Maintenance" The technology can be utilized in commercial cleaning services for industrial, residential, and outdoor surfaces, offering a more efficient and cost-effective solution for surface maintenance tasks.
Questions about UAV Propelled Autonomous Multiplane Cleaning System (UPAMCS): 1. How does the UAV-MIM interface mechanism enhance the cleaning efficiency of the system? 2. What are the potential cost savings and environmental benefits of using the UPAMCS for surface cleaning tasks?
Original Abstract Submitted
Cleaning systems proposed in the art have technical construct limitations in the cleaning mechanisms used, which leads to a lower ratio of power consumed to area cleaned, directly affecting the cleaning efficiency. Thus, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Propelled Autonomous Multiplane Cleaning System (UPAMCS) is disclosed. An UAV and Mopping Interface Mechanism (UAV-MIM) connects a UAV to one or more mopping systems comprising an epicyclic gear driven moppers with no additional power devices used. A maneuvering mechanism disclosed enables the UAV to propel the mopping systems to reach any geometric shape or inclination. The UPAMCS provides cost, time, and power efficient surface cleaning. The UPAMCS is also equipped with vision cameras and LiDAR for guidance during landing and crawling over surfaces along with additional surface defect detection by processing the captured images.
