MUMBAI, India, April 10 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202441075065 A) filed by Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Oct. 4, 2024, for 'smart iron box.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. S. Vinod; S. Rudhra; Arul Prakash; Jamuna; Sivajothi Kavitha; D. Usha; and K. Vasanth.
The application for the patent was published on April 10, under issue no. 15/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The Finger-Activated Servo Motor Ironing System presents an innovative approach to modernizing the traditional ironing process by introducing a sensor-driven, servo motor- controlled mechanism that enhances safety, precision, and user comfort. In this system, a capacitive or pressure-based finger sensor is used to detect when a user's finger is placed on it, triggering a servo motor to lower an iron plate onto the fabric for ironing. Upon removal of the finger from the sensor, the motor reverses direction, immediately raising the iron off the fabric, preventing damage and burns. This automated lifting and lowering mechanism is controlled by a servo motor attached to a lifting system that ensures precise and smooth movement of the iron plate. The sensor-based control offers real-time responsiveness, ensuring that the ironing process begins and ends precisely when the user intends, allowing for full control without manual lifting of the iron. This design significantly reduces user strain, particularly during long ironing sessions, and enhances the ergonomic experience by eliminating repetitive manual actions."
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