A recycling machine that transforms plastic waste into interlocking building blocks.

Abstract

The invention relates to a child-friendly plastic recycling machine that enables the melting and molding of plastic waste into interlocking building blocks for use in educational settings; it is characterized by a system that includes at least one fan to cool the molten plastic in the mold (7), the mold cavity (7.3) having a building block (Y) geometry, and when the pedal (9) is pressed, the mold (7) moves upwards via a pneumatic cylinder (6) so that the mold cavity (7.3) mouth contacts the runner plate (8), and in this position, when the valve button (10) is pressed, the molten plastic flows into the mold cavity (7.3) through the valve (5).

Description

1 TARIFF PLASTIC WASTE INTO INTERLOCKING BUILDING BLOCKS RECYCLING MACHINE THAT ENABLES TRANSFORMATION Technological Field: The invention involves melting and molding plastic waste for use in educational settings. Child-friendly plastic recycling that allows it to be transformed into interlocking building blocks. It is related to the conversion machine. 10 State of the Art: Raising children's awareness about the recycling process makes environmental consciousness a habit. It is critically important for this to be established at the level of awareness. At a young age, a plastic bottle being thrown into the trash is 15 The child learns that it is not a waste product, but a resource that can be separated and reused. Even in their later years, they continue to be concerned with waste management, energy conservation, and natural resources. They tend to be more sensitive to protecting their own well-being. In this way, it's not just about individual needs. not only in their behavior, but also in the institutions where they will work in the future, in their family and in their social environment. It contributes to the spread of environmentally friendly practices. In short, today's conscious child, 20 It becomes an actor shaping a more sustainable society of tomorrow. Furthermore, instead of "explaining" the recycling process, children should experience the process firsthand. Providing experience is very valuable from an educational point of view. A child, for example, throws away a plastic bottle that they themselves have discarded. when you see it being broken down and melted down to form a new product, such as a building block; 25 concepts such as circular economy, materials science, responsibility, and cause-and-effect relationships Instead of abstract theories, it understands things through a visible, tangible process. This applies to both science and technology. It makes technology lessons tangible and also shows that "even the smallest action I take..." It reinforces the feeling that "there is a consequence." Thus, the child learns to behave environmentally consciously not only... not as a duty, but as a way of life whose meaning he understood and internalized. 30 He adopts it. 2 With the current technology, children cannot understand the meaning of the recycling process and the implications of their own actions. not of a nature that would make the result felt or effectively convey that feeling The development of technologies has primarily transformed recycling from an abstract and tedious task. This leads to their perceptions. The child only throws things in the trash can or colored boxes. When it remains at the memorization level, it fails to understand what the waste is actually transformed into, and what its own contribution is. Because they don't see what it's doing, their motivation is low, and the persistence of the behavior is limited. Furthermore, existing systems are mostly adult-focused, industrial, or passive. Since it is information-based (posters, presentations, videos, etc.), children are actively involved in the process. It does not adequately support participation and curiosity. This also leads to a lack of environmental awareness. 10 It makes things more difficult. In conclusion, a new one that can overcome the disadvantages mentioned above. Technology is needed. Description of the invention: The main purpose of the invention is to create a device that can be used in school and classroom settings, where children can learn directly. a small, safe and educational plastic recycling system that they can experience The aim is to provide this system. With this system, plastic bottles that would normally go to waste are fed directly into the machine within 20 minutes. They are thrown away, melted, and transformed into interlocking building blocks. Thus Children both see and experience the recycling process step by step, and also learn about the results. The resulting blocks can be used for games and educational purposes. In this way, recycling is possible. It must move beyond being an abstract concept of "waste sorting" and become a large and dangerous industrial process. 25, a simple and fun process that can be safely implemented in schools without machines. It is made possible to transform it. One of the machine's most important advantages is its educational impact and its ability to raise awareness. It's the power. Children throw the plastic bottle through the funnel with their own hands, and as it melts and forms a mold... When they saw that it was full and eventually turned into a building block, the circular economy, 30 Concepts such as waste reduction and material recycling should be considered directly, not theoretically. They learn through experience. The fact that the resulting building blocks fit together makes this possible. 3 The process is not limited to just recycling, but also includes subsequent building games, group activities. This allows his work to be combined with engineering and design-focused activities. Thus... Creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are also encouraged. From a technical standpoint, the system has a simple, understandable, and stable process design. 5 The plastic, fed into the system via a funnel, is melted in the melting chamber with the help of resistors. It is melted in a controlled manner; the melting point is controlled by temperature adjustment. This prevents the material from burning and ensures that blocks of similar quality are obtained in each cycle. This is ensured by molding the molten plastic through the runner, valve and runner plate. Pouring the material into the cavity reduces splashing, overflow, and deformation during casting. 10 The fan's activation, which rapidly cools the melt inside the mold, shortens the cycle time; This makes it possible to produce a large number of blocks in a short time, and keeps the children's interest alive. It is held. Explanation of the Figures: 15 The invention will be described by referring to the attached figures, so that the features of the invention can be explained. It will be understood and appreciated more clearly, but the purpose of this invention is this obvious It is not about limiting it with regulations. On the contrary, the invention is defined by the accompanying claims. all alternatives, modifications and 20 that can be included within the defined area The aim is to cover their equivalences. The details shown are only for the present invention. It is shown to illustrate the preferred arrangements and both the methods shaping, as well as the most useful and conceptual features of the invention's rules and principles It should be understood that these drawings are presented to provide an easily understandable definition. In these drawings; Figure 1 shows a general perspective view of the system that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2 shows a view of the system's interior. Figure 3 shows the mold in view. Figures that will help to understand this invention are shown in the attached image (30). They are numbered and their names are given below. 4 Explanation of References: 1. Main body 1.1. Glass 2. Funnel 5 3. Melting chamber 4. Travel expenses 5. Valve 6. Pneumatic cylinder 6.1. Bearing channel 10 Mold 7 7.1. Table 7.2. Lower ear 7.3. Mold cavity 8. Roadside assistance plate 15 9. Pedal 10. Valve button 11. Temperature setting 12. Power supply Y. Building block 20 Detailed Description of the Invention: The terminology used here is intended solely to describe specific applications. and does not limit the scope of the invention. The 25 used here The term "and / or" refers to any of the items listed as related. It includes one and all combinations thereof. Also, the singular "one" used here, "one" The terms "number" and "specified" are used in their plural forms unless the context explicitly indicates otherwise. It is designed to include singular forms such as those mentioned above. Furthermore, the terms used in this specification... The terms "includes" and / or "contains" refer to the specified features, steps, processes, 30 It indicates the presence of elements and / or components, but one or more other features, steps, processes, elements, components and / or groups thereof It will be understood that this does not exclude its existence or addition. Unless otherwise noted, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms), 5 in the sense that a person with general knowledge in the field to which this invention belongs would usually understand it. They have the same meaning. Furthermore, as defined in commonly used dictionaries... The terms will have a meaning consistent with the context of the relevant field and this explanation. it should be interpreted as idealized unless otherwise explicitly defined here. or it will be understood that it will not be interpreted in an overly formal sense. The description of the invention will reveal a series of techniques and steps involved. These are: Each of them provides benefits individually, and at the same time, one or more of them can be used together. In some cases, all of the other techniques described may be used in combination. Accordingly, To ensure clarity, each step in the disclosure of the invention should be presented as accurately as possible. All combinations will be avoided by unnecessarily repeating them. With this 15 Together, the specification and claims, such combinations fully constitute an invention and claims. It should be read with the understanding that it falls within its scope. Here, we produce products designed for use in schools / classrooms, which shred plastic bottles. educational blocks (LEGO® 20) that are compressed by heating and molding and interlocking a child-friendly, small recycling machine that transforms (into similar blocks) This is done to ensure a full understanding of the present invention. The following explanation provides insights into the invention. Many specific details have been provided for this purpose. However, it exists even without these details. The applicability of the invention will be clearly understood by experts in the field. The elements constituting the system of the invention are basically; main body (1), funnel (2), melting reservoir (3), runner (4), valve (5), pneumatic cylinder (6), mold (7), runner plate (8), pedal (9), valve button (10), temperature setting (11), power supply (12), resistance, fan and mini- It consists of a compressor. The funnel (2) is located on the main body (1). The funnel (2) is ready for recycling. This is the section where plastic bottles are thrown. The funnel (2) directly throws the plastic bottles thrown into it. 6 It conveys to the melting chamber (3). Located around or under the melting chamber (3). It is heated by means of resistors. Melting chamber (3) temperature temperature setting (11) It can be adjusted via the control circuit through the button. The plastic bottles are melting. After being converted into form, the molten fluid passes through the runner (4) to the valve (5) section At this time, the child presses the pedal (9) with his foot and the pneumatic cylinder (6) 5 through which the mold (7) on the cylinder (6) moves upward This ensures that the mold cavity (7.3) opening is in full contact with the runner plate (8). The valve (5) is opened by pressing the valve button (10) and the molten fluid is poured into the mold cavity (7.3) It flows. The formwork cavity (7.3) has a structural block (Y) design, and the formwork cavity (7.3) design of rectangle, square, triangle, circular, pentagon etc. polygon and other geometric 10 The shapes and the number of protrusions or slots on them are also in the same direction, at least one. It can be designed in such a way that after the molten fluid fills the mold cavity (7.3), the fan By engaging the pedal, the molten fluid is cooled and the child takes his foot off the pedal (9) By pulling, the mold connection is broken and the process is complete. The mold (7) is fixed in such a way that it can be attached to and removed from the pneumatic cylinder (6). The fixing will be placed in the bearing channel (6.1) opened on the shaft of the cylinder (6). This occurs via the lower ear (7.2) located under the table (7.1). Lower ear (7.2) After being placed on the bed, the process of fixing it by passing a shaft through it. It is completed. Therefore, the form of the mold (7) on the table (7.1) is always 20 It may vary. The electrical energy required for the system is supplied from the power source (12). Pneumatic The piston (6) obtains the necessary air energy from the compressor. 30

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1- The invention consists of a main body (1), a device located on the main body (1) and ready for recycling. a funnel (2) into which plastic bottles are thrown, with a direct flow connection to the funnel (2) and a melting chamber (3) into which plastic bottles are melted, melting chamber (3) 5 at least one resistance located around or under the melting chamber (3) a runner (4) that carries the molten plastic downwards, located on the runner (4) a valve (5), a gate plate (8) connected to the outlet of the valve (5), gate can be positioned to make a leak-proof contact with the plate (8) and inside which the most A mold (7) with a small mold gap (7.3) can be moved up and down. a pneumatic cylinder (6) that controls the pneumatic cylinder (6) and the user a pedal (9) that can be pressed with the foot, a valve button that functions to open / close the valve (5) (10) a temperature setting (11) which allows adjustment of the melting chamber (3) temperature and return plastic bottles containing a power source (12) that provides electrical energy to the system a plastic 15 aimed at obtaining at least one interlocking building block (Y) by transforming it It is a recycling machine, its feature is;  at least one fan that cools the molten plastic inside the mold (7) that it contains, the mold cavity (7.3) has a building block (Y) geometry and By pressing the pedal (9), the mold (7) is molded via the pneumatic cylinder (6). Move upwards so that the gap (7.3) touches the gate plate (8) 20 and in this position, by pressing the valve button (10), the melt is released through the valve (5). It is characterized by being a system in which plastic flows into the mold cavity (7.3). It is done. 2- The system mentioned in Claim 1 is characterized by the fact that the pneumatic cylinder (6) requires 25 It is characterized by containing at least one mini-compressor that provides the compressed air it needs. It is done. 3- The system mentioned in Claim 1, its characteristic is that the mold cavity (7.3) is rectangular, square, 30 that have at least one of the following geometric shapes: triangle, circle, pentagon or other polygon It is characterized by its being. 8 4- The system mentioned in Claim 1, whose characteristic is that the building block (Y) geometry, the blocks by containing at least one protrusion or slot structure that allows them to interlock It is the characterization of the situation. 10 20 30

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