MUMBAI, India, Nov. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202441036351 A) filed by K. Ramakrishnan College Of Engineering, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, on May 8, 2024, for 'portable road dust cleaning device.'
Inventor(s) include Mr. B. Prakash; Veerabathiran C K; Hariram J; Shivasakthi Velavan G; and Srihari M.
The application for the patent was published on Nov. 14, under issue no. 46/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a portable road dust cleaning device for removing the dust/waste from the roadsides using the vehicle movement. The device comprises a body and a travel vehicle. The travel device is providing the support for the device movement. The rugged wheel (2) which is provided to withstand the varying terrain of roads, facilitating its movement from one location to another through the supporting wheels. The GSM module (12) integrated into the system which is configured to enable tracking of the machine's location for navigation purposes and centralized control. The sweeper system operates via motor-induced vibrations and is connected to a storage bag for collected debris. The sucking nozzle is incorporated into the machine to extract dust and debris from roadside areas, wherein the sucking nozzle operates with the assistance of a motor and is powered based on the supplied power. The rechargeable battery (10) serves as the primary power source for the machine, enabling its operation, wherein the microcontroller (8) serves as the central control unit, facilitating communication between the machine's components, tracking location via the GSM module, and automating motor operations for dust collection. The lifting device comprises a supporting member, wherein the control unit oversees the lifting method, elevating the wiping module from its initial position relative to the work surface to a higher position."
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