Patent Portfolio : Borehole Rescue System (BRS)
Patent Pending · Application No. 202041027026 · Robotics / Subterranean Rescue Systems
- Archival Repository
- Zenodo (CERN)
- DOI
- 10.5281/zenodo.18610200
- Status
- Active
- Access
- Open Access
- License
- CC BY 4.0
- Filing Date
- July 25, 2020
- Status
- Pending
- Category
- Robotics / Subterranean Rescue Systems
- Age Group
- Adolescent Researchers (12-16 years)
Patent Abstract
The present disclosure details a vertical-access rescue apparatus featuring an adaptive aerial platform capable of contracting its physical footprint to traverse narrow subterranean shafts. Equipped with anti-collision Lidar sensors and a specialized retention mechanism, the device autonomously stabilizes within the borehole environment. It provides a secure, mechanically actuated platform for lifting subjects to the surface, significantly reducing the operational risks associated with conventional parallel-pit rescue techniques.
Inventors
Dhairya Singh Bangari (Student inventor)
Sanshray Padhy (Student inventor)
Ayushmaan (Student inventor)
Application Number
202041027026
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Technical Specifications
| Component Subsystem | Hardware / Operational Parameters |
|---|---|
| Chassis Architecture | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) configuration (Quadcopter/Drone) featuring Retractable Wings with a Scissor Hinge Mechanism. |
| Avionics & Compute | Onboard Microcontroller unit (CISC/RISC architecture) processing real-time control signals via wireless telemetry (LAN/WAN/4G). |
| Sensor Array | Anti-Collision Sensors (Proximity/Lidar), Gas Detection Modules (for poisonous subterranean gases), Gyroscopes, and MEMS Accelerometers. |
| Vision & Navigation | Low-latency Camera module with Noiseless Capturing capabilities; supports Thermal and Infrared imaging for low-light subterranean visibility. |
| Payload & Actuation | Foldable Platform for subject retention; automated expansion/retraction logic driven by borehole dimensional analysis. |
| Communication | Bi-directional audio transmission (Sound Transmitter/Receiver) enabling direct communication between the surface operator and the subject. |
How to Cite
Blue Blocks Micro Research Institute. (2020). Borehole Rescue System (BRS) [Patent application No. 202041027026]. Indian Patent Office.
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