US 12,422,864 B1Granted

Mobile IoT unit for cleaning grease vents

OwnerDustin Hasseliusinventor

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Abstract

A mobile internet of things (IoT) unit for cleaning grease vents, herein referred to as the ‘unit,’ is disclosed. The unit is comprised of the following parts: a mobile platform with magnetic tracks; a mobile device software application (app); cleaning attachments such as power washers and lasers, sensors such as conductivity meters (to measure buildup), air temperature, velocity and pressure; recording devices such as digital still and streaming cameras; a microcontroller with wireless communications; onboard lighting and a rechargeable battery. Additional details regarding the unit are examined further in this disclosure.

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A system for cleaning grease vents, comprising:

a) a mobile platform constructed from a high-strength, corrosion-resistant material and having dimensions enabling operation within vents of at least 18 inches in cross-section, said platform further comprising precision stepper motors configured for micro-stepping and adjustable speed control ranging from 0.0 to at least 0.3 meters per second, a magnetic track system including rare-earth neodymium magnets embedded in a rubberized tread material for secure vertical and inverted traversal along ferromagnetic surfaces, an independent suspension system comprising spring-damper assemblies for stabilizing movement on uneven surfaces;
b) a modular cleaning system including but not limited to a rotating sprayer wand equipped with interchangeable nozzles for delivering cleaning agents at pressures ranging from at least 500 to 2,500 pounds per square inch, a laser cleaning module comprising a water-cooled, pulsed fiber laser operating at a wavelength of 1,064 nanometers and a power output of 200 to 1,000 watts, directed by a galvanometer-based beam steering mechanism, a vacuum attachment including a dual-stage high-efficiency particulate air filtration system;
c) a plurality of onboard sensors configured to provide real-time operational feedback, said sensors including but not limited to a laser temperature sensor for monitoring the operating temperature of the laser module, an air velocity sensor measuring airflow within the vent, and an obstacle detection sensor array comprising infrared and ultrasonic sensors for generating a real-time three-dimensional map of the vent interior;
d) at least one imaging device selected from a group comprising a 12-megapixel digital still camera and a 1080p streaming video camera with low-light enhancement capabilities;
e) an LED lighting array configured to deliver at least 800 lumens for enhanced visibility during operation;
f) a microcontroller configured to process data from the sensors, imaging devices, and cleaning tools, said microcontroller further comprising wireless communication modules for transmitting data via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth;
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g) a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack rated at 48 volts and 15 ampere-hours for providing up to four hours of continuous operation, said battery pack including hot-swappable functionality and overcharge protection circuitry.

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Abstract

A system for cleaning grease vents, comprising:

a) a mobile platform constructed from a high-strength, corrosion-resistant material and having dimensions enabling operation within vents of at least 18 inches in cross-section, said platform further comprising precision stepper motors configured for micro-stepping and adjustable speed control ranging from 0.0 to at least 0.3 meters per second, a magnetic track system including rare-earth neodymium magnets embedded in a rubberized tread material for secure vertical and inverted traversal along ferromagnetic surfaces, an independent suspension system comprising spring-damper assemblies for stabilizing movement on uneven surfaces;
b) a modular cleaning system including but not limited to a rotating sprayer wand equipped with interchangeable nozzles for delivering cleaning agents at pressures ranging from at least 500 to 2,500 pounds per square inch, a laser cleaning module comprising a water-cooled, pulsed fiber laser operating at a wavelength of 1,064 nanometers and a power output of 200 to 1,000 watts, directed by a galvanometer-based beam steering mechanism, a vacuum attachment including a dual-stage high-efficiency particulate air filtration system;
c) a plurality of onboard sensors configured to provide real-time operational feedback, said sensors including but not limited to a laser temperature sensor for monitoring the operating temperature of the laser module, an air velocity sensor measuring airflow within the vent, and an obstacle detection sensor array comprising infrared and ultrasonic sensors for generating a real-time three-dimensional map of the vent interior;
d) at least one imaging device selected from a group comprising a 12-megapixel digital still camera and a 1080p streaming video camera with low-light enhancement capabilities;
e) an LED lighting array configured to deliver at least 800 lumens for enhanced visibility during operation;
f) a microcontroller configured to process data from the sensors, imaging devices, and cleaning tools, said microcontroller further comprising wireless communication modules for transmitting data via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth;
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g) a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack rated at 48 volts and 15 ampere-hours for providing up to four hours of continuous operation, said battery pack including hot-swappable functionality and overcharge protection circuitry.

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