Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a sustainable POP waste management and statue manufacturing device that is designed for efficiently segregating, recycling, mixing, and molding POP waste into usable material for production of statues or sculptures, thereby addressing the challenges of material waste and quality control in an efficient manner.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] In the process of making statues and other decorative items, Plaster of Paris (POP) is commonly used. While it's great for crafting detailed designs, it also creates a lot of waste. Artists and manufacturers typically mold the POP into shapes or use it for casting, but a significant amount would get wasted during the process. Traditional methods of dealing with this waste involved basic tools like sieves or manual presses to try and separate reusable material, but this was often slow and ineffective. Artists also rely on simple chisels, mallets, and molds to create statues, but these tools were labor-intensive and didn’t help much with managing the waste. As a result, a lot of the leftover POP end up being discarded, making the process both inefficient and costly. The challenge was to figure out a better way to recycle or reuse POP waste while improving the overall efficiency of statue manufacturing.

[0003] Traditionally, moulding and casting machines are used to speed up the production of large quantities of statues and decorative items. These machines use pre-made Molds into which POP is poured, thereby reducing manual labour. While machines improved efficiency, these still generated significant amounts of scrap and waste, especially if the Molds were not perfectly shaped or the material overflowed. Also, to address POP waste, industrial mixers and crushers are used to break down and recycle hardened POP into usable forms. The crushed material then be used for new casting or moulding processes. But even with industrial mixers, the recycled POP often did not match the quality of fresh POP. Also, the machinery easily gets clogged with the hardened material, requiring frequent maintenance and downtime.

[0004] WO2017103801A1 discloses about an invention that includes an environment friendly plaster composition that provide total replacement of river sand and artificial sand with the industrial waste. The said plaster composition is made up of an industrial waste mixture, Portland cement, plaster of Paris and a plurality of additives. The said industrial waste mixture includes granulated slag and fly ash. The said industrial waste mixture forms a base component of the said plaster composition. The Portland cement is added for imparting hardening and binding property to the said plaster composition. The plaster of Paris is added for imparting initial binding and ceasing a bleeding effect of the said plaster composition. The plurality of additives improves rheological properties of the said plaster composition.

[0005] WO2008001538A1 discloses about an invention that includes a process for calcined-gypsum production which attains a reduction in the amount of water to be mixed and does not prolong setting time. A raw-material gypsum is calcined after a carboxylic acid is incorporated thereinto, whereby calcined gypsum can be obtained which necessitates a smaller amount of water to be mixed therewith and needs no prolonged setting time. Even when recycled gypsum, which leads to an increase in the amount of water to be mixed, is used in a large amount as a raw material for gypsum, the calcined gypsum produced by the process is reduced in the amount of water to be mixed therewith and needs no prolonged setting time. Consequently, ordinary gypsum boards can be produced without lowering the productivity thereof.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of manufacturing statue by managing POP wastes. However, these devices do not control the temperature throughout the procedure, leading to inconsistent hardening and compromised durability of the statues. Additionally, these current devices also fails in monitoring the viscosity and uniformity of the POP mixture during the process.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that requires to regulate temperature during the process to maintain an optimal curing conditions for POP paste, thereby ensuring uniform hardening and durability of the statues. In addition, the developed device also needs to continuously monitor the viscosity and consistency of the POP mixture during the operation and automatically getting adjusted to maintain the correct consistency, thereby eliminating the need for manual intervention.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that provides an automated means to efficiently detect and segregate Plaster of Paris (POP) waste in the surrounding area and process the material for reuse in statue manufacturing, thereby minimizing waste.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that regulates temperature during the process to maintain the optimal curing conditions for POP paste, thereby ensuring uniform hardening and durability of the statues.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that continuously monitoring the viscosity and consistency of the POP mixture during the operation and automatically adjusts to maintain the correct consistency, thereby eliminating the need for manual intervention.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a sustainable POP waste management and statue manufacturing device that facilitate the automatic identification and separation of Plaster of Paris (POP) waste from the surrounding environment, for its processing and repurposing in statue creation, thus reducing material waste.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sustainable POP waste management and statue manufacturing device, comprises of a cuboidal-shaped housing developed to be positioned in proximity to a POP (Plaster of Paris) waste, the housing is installed with plurality of plates for segregating the housing into multiple sections, a touch interactive display panel is provided on the housing that is accessed by a user for providing input details regarding structural dimensions and design of POP-based statue that the user desires to manufacture, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the housing to detect presence of the POP waste in proximity to the housing, a holding unit attached with the housing via a picking mechanism to pick up the POP waste and place inside a collection chamber provided on apex portion of the housing via an opening provided on the apex portion, a hydraulic pusher with sharp-edged panels arranged on ceiling portion of the collection chamber via a motorized two-axis slider, to apply controlled pressure on collected POP, breaking it into smaller, even sizes, a perforated sheet with iris holes arranged beneath the collection chamber to trap larger debris while allowing fine sludge to pass through, a first iris unit integrated with bottom portion of the collection chamber to open for dispensing the POP waste over the sheet, a weight sensor is installed with the collection chamber to monitor weight of the dispensed POP waste, a piezoelectric vibration unit connected to the sheet that provides vibrational sensations to the perforated sheet in a to-and-fro motion to enhance filtration of the crushed POP, a motorized clipper is provided inside the housing, in proximity to the sheet, to pick and store large clumps of POP and waste inside a receptacle installed inside the housing, a mixing chamber arranged inside the housing in continuation with the sheet for receiving the filtered POP, a multi-sectioned container is arranged inside the mixing chamber and stored with additives of varying types, a second iris unit installed with each of the section to dispense a regulated amount of the additives within the mixing chamber, a multi-sectioned box is provided inside the mixing chamber, each section stored with colors of varying types, and an electronic nozzle attached with the box to dispense an optimum amount of color inside the mixing chamber.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of multiple iris pores are provided on bottom portion of the mixing chamber to collected waste water inside a vessel installed underneath the mixing chamber, via multiple hollow conduits interfaced between the pores and the mixing chamber, a motorized stirrer installed within the mixing chamber and actuated by the microcontroller to mix the dispensed POP and additives to produce a POP paste, a viscosity sensor is installed within the container to monitor viscosity of the POP paste, an electronically controlled valve arranged beneath the container to dispense the POP paste in a pipe lined with the container, a rotatory arrangement includes a motorized shaft integrated with multiple rods where each rod is configured with multiple dies installed within the housing for positioning a particular die that corresponds to the user-specified dimension in adjacent to the pipe, provide movement to the rods in order to position the dies underneath the container, multiple pneumatic pins are provided on inner portion of the mold, to form specific mold designs in accordance with user-selected design, plurality of Peltier units embedded with the mold to regulate temperature of the POP paste, facilitating hardening of the POP paste, a tactile sensor is integrated with each of the dies for detecting hardness of the POP paste, a telescopically operated gripper configured inside the housing to grip and detach the hardened POP paste from the mold, and position in proximity to an outlet provided on the housing and a battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a sustainable POP waste management and statue manufacturing device; and
Figure 2 illustrates an internal view of dies associated with the proposed device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to a sustainable POP waste management and statue manufacturing device that enable the automatic detection and sorting of Plaster of Paris (POP) waste in the surrounding area, and simultaneously process the collected material for reuse in statue production, thereby effectively minimizing waste generation. Additionally, the proposed device also provides a means for handling large clumps of POP waste and managing wastewater, for ensuring a clean production environment.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1 and 2 a perspective view of a sustainable POP waste management and statue manufacturing device and an internal view of dies associated with the proposed device are illustrated, respectively, comprising a cuboidal-shaped housing 101 developed to be positioned in proximity to a POP (Plaster of Paris) waste, a touch interactive display panel 102 is provided on the housing 101, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed on the housing 101, multiple suction cups 104 arranged beneath the housing 101, a holding unit 105 attached with the housing 101 via a picking mechanism 106, a collection chamber 107 provided on apex portion of the housing 101, a hydraulic pusher 108 with sharp-edged panels 109 arranged on ceiling portion of the collection chamber 107 via a motorized two-axis slider 110, a perforated sheet 111 arranged beneath the collection chamber 107, a first iris unit 112 integrated with bottom portion of the collection chamber 107, a mixing chamber 113 arranged inside the housing 101.

[0023] Figure 1 and 2 further illustrates a multi-sectioned container 114 is arranged inside the mixing chamber 113, a second iris unit 115 installed with each of the section, a motorized stirrer 116 installed within the mixing chamber 113, an electronically controlled valve 117 arranged beneath the mixing chamber 113, a rotatory arrangement 118 configured with multiple dies 119 installed within the housing 101, multiple pneumatic pins 201 are provided on inner portion of the dies 119, a telescopically operated gripper 120 configured inside the housing 101, a motorized clipper 121 is provided inside the housing 101, a receptacle 122 installed inside the housing 101, a vessel 123 installed within the housing 101, a multi-sectioned box 124 is provided inside the mixing chamber 113, an electronic nozzle 125 attached with the box 124.

[0024] The device disclosed herein comprising a cuboidal-shaped housing 101 designed to be positioned in close proximity to Plaster of Paris (POP) waste. The housing 101 is equipped with plurality of plates (preferably 2 to 6 in numbers), which are strategically installed within the housing 101 to divide it into multiple sections. These sections serve to organize and segregate the internal space, allowing for efficient handling, processing, and management of the POP waste. The configuration of the housing 101, along with the plates, ensures that the POP waste is effectively contained, separated, and prepared for subsequent processing, minimizing any potential for cross-contamination between different sections.

[0025] Underneath of the housing 101 multiple suction cups 104 (preferably 2 to 6 in numbers) are arranged to adhere the housing 101 securely on the surface. The suction cups 104 are used herein are consist of a circular disc which are made of a flexible material mostly rubber with a rounded edge. When the center of the suction cups 104 is pressed against the surface. The volume of the space between the suction cups 104 and the surface is reduced, that creates a negative pressure to accommodate the housing 101 over the surface by creating a partial vacuum inside the cup. The pressure difference between the atmosphere on the outside of the cup and the low-pressure cavity on the inside of the cup keeps the cup adhered to the surface firmly for affixing the housing 101 over the surface in a secured manner.

[0026] The housing 101 is installed with a touch interactive display panel 102 which facilitates a user in providing touch input command regarding structural dimensions and design of POP-based statue that the user desires to manufacture. The touch interactive display panel 102 as mentioned herein is typically an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen that presents output in a visible form. The screen is equipped with touch-sensitive technology, allowing the user to interact directly with the display using their fingers. A touch controller IC (Integrated Circuit) is responsible for processing the analog signals generated when the user inputs details regarding structural dimensions and design of POP-based statue that the user desires to manufacture. A touch controller is typically connected to the microcontroller through various interfaces which may include but are not limited to SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) or I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit).

[0027] The housing 101 is installed with an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 which is synchronously actuated by the microcontroller. The imaging unit 103 disclosed herein comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the surroundings and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 103 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 103 also comprises of the processor which processes the captured images.

[0028] This pre-processing involves tasks such as noise reduction, image stabilization, or color correction. The processed data is fed into AI protocols for analysis which utilizes machine learning techniques, such as deep learning neural networks, to extract meaningful information from the visual data which are processed by the microcontroller to detect presence of the POP waste in proximity to the housing 101.

[0029] Upon the successful detection of the presence of POP (Plaster of Paris) waste in proximity to the housing 101, the microcontroller activates a holding unit 105 that is attached to the housing 101. The holding unit 105 is connected to a picking mechanism 106, which is responsible for retrieving the detected POP waste. Once the waste is picked up, the picking mechanism 106 places the POP waste inside a collection chamber 107 located at the apex portion of the housing 101. This process is facilitated through an opening positioned on the apex portion, ensuring the waste is efficiently transferred into the collection chamber 107 for further processing.

[0030] The picking mechanism 106 operates by detecting the POP waste container 114 using the imaging unit 103. Upon detection, the microcontroller activates pneumatic gripper arms, which adjust their grip based on size measurements from a LiDAR sensor. Telescopic rods extend or retract for precise positioning, while motorized ball-and-socket joints provide multi-axis flexibility. A load sensor verifies the waste load, ensuring it meets predefined limits. Once secured, the waste is lifted and transferred into the collecting chamber for processing. The microcontroller ensures smooth, accurate, and efficient operation throughout the picking process.

[0031] A hydraulic pusher 108, equipped with sharp-edged panels 109, is positioned on the ceiling portion of the collection chamber 107. This pusher 108 is mounted on a motorized two-axis slider 110, which allows for precise movement in multiple directions. The microcontroller is responsible for actuating both the hydraulic pusher 108 and the two-axis slider 110 in a coordinated manner. By working together, the pusher 108 applies controlled pressure on the collected POP (Plaster of Paris) waste. The sharp-edged panels 109 on the pusher 108 break the POP into smaller, even-sized fragments, ensuring that the material is uniformly processed for further stages of recycling or reuse.

[0032] The two-axis slider 110 provide movement in two axes simultaneously. The two-axis slider 110 are designed to control both horizontal (side-to-side) and vertical (up-and-down) movement of pusher 108. The motorized two-axis slider 110 use electric motors and precise gear mechanisms to control the movement of the pusher 108. The two-axis slider 110 comprises of a pair of sliding rail assembled perpendicular to each other and on actuation the gear mechanism translates the pusher 108 in specified direction to aid the pusher 108 in applying controlled pressure on collected POP for breaking it into smaller, even sizes.

[0033] The pusher 108 is powered by hydraulic unit that consist of a hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic compressor, hydraulic valve and piston that work in collaboration for providing the required extension/retraction to the pusher 108. The microcontroller actuates the valve to allow passage of hydraulic fluid from the compressor within the cylinder, the hydraulic fluid further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston. The piston is connected with the pusher 108 and due to applied pressure the pusher 108 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the pusher 108 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. The microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the pusher 108 in order to apply controlled pressure on collected POP, breaking it into smaller, even sizes.

[0034] A perforated sheet 111, featuring iris holes, is positioned beneath the collection chamber 107 to separate larger debris from finer particles. The sheet 111 is designed to trap larger pieces of POP (Plaster of Paris) waste while allowing finer sludge to pass through. After the POP waste has been crushed, the microcontroller activates a first iris unit 112 integrated with the bottom portion of the collection chamber 107. This activation causes the first iris unit 112 to open, allowing the processed POP waste to be dispensed over the perforated sheet 111. The waste is then filtered, with larger particles remaining on the sheet 111 and finer sludge passing through the holes for further processing.

[0035] A weight sensor is installed within the collection chamber 107 to monitor the weight of the dispensed POP (Plaster of Paris) waste. As the waste is dispensed, the sensor continuously measures the amount of material. Once the monitored weight reaches the pre-evaluated or desired amount, the microcontroller automatically deactivates the first iris unit 112. This ensures that the correct quantity of POP waste is dispensed, preventing over-dispensing and maintaining precision during the overall process.

[0036] The weight sensor comprises of a convoluted diaphragm and a sensing module. Due to the weight of dispensed POP waste in the collection chamber 107, the size of the diaphragm changes which is detected by the sensing module. The sensing module detects the weight of the dispensed POP waste and on the basis of the changes in sizes of the diaphragm, the acquired data is forwarded to the microcontroller in the form of a signal for further processing. The microcontroller analyzes the command and monitor weight of the dispensed POP waste.

[0037] Following the deactivation of the first iris unit 112, a piezoelectric vibration unit connected to the perforated sheet 111 is activated. This unit generates vibrational sensations, causing the sheet 111 to move in a to-and-fro motion. The vibrations enhance the filtration process by assisting in the separation of finer particles from the crushed POP (Plaster of Paris) waste, ensuring that the finer sludge passes through the perforated holes while larger debris remains on the sheet 111. This vibration action improves the efficiency of the filtration, allowing for better processing of the material.

[0038] The piezoelectric vibration unit operates by converting electrical energy into mechanical vibrations using piezoelectric materials. When activated by the microcontroller, electrical signals are applied to the piezoelectric components, causing them to deform and generate vibrations. These vibrations are transferred to the perforated sheet 111, causing it to move in a to-and-fro motion. The resulting mechanical movement enhances the filtration process by agitating the crushed POP waste, helping finer particles pass through the perforations while larger debris is retained on the sheet 111. This action improves the efficiency of the separation process.

[0039] A motorized clipper 121 is installed within the housing 101, positioned in close proximity to the perforated sheet 111. The clipper 121 is designed to selectively engage and collect large clumps of POP (Plaster of Paris) waste and other debris present within the device. Upon activation by the microcontroller, the clipper 121 is actuated to move and grip the large clumps of waste.

[0040] The collected waste is then transported and stored in a receptacle 122 that is installed inside the housing 101. This process is executed automatically, with the microcontroller ensuring proper coordination between the clipper 121 and the receptacle 122, thus facilitating efficient waste handling and management.

[0041] The motorized clipper 121 operates by receiving signals from the microcontroller, which activates its motor to initiate movement. The clipper 121 mechanism moves towards large clumps of POP waste and debris near the perforated sheet 111. Using gripping elements, the clipper 121 grasps the clumps and lifts them from the collection area. The waste is then moved into a receptacle 122 positioned inside the housing 101. The microcontroller ensures precise control over the clipper 121 movement and operation, allowing it to handle and store large clumps of waste efficiently without manual intervention.

[0042] A mixing chamber 113 is positioned within the housing 101, in direct continuation with the perforated sheet 111, to receive the filtered POP waste. Within this mixing chamber 113, a multi-sectioned container 114 is arranged, each section containing different types of additives. The microcontroller is configured to control the dispensing process.

[0043] For this purpose, a second iris unit 115 is integrated into the bottom portion of each section of the container 114. Upon receiving the appropriate signal from the microcontroller, each second iris unit 115 opens to release a regulated amount of additives into the mixing chamber 113. This ensures precise and controlled dispensing of additives, which are then mixed with the filtered POP waste within the chamber 113 for further processing.

[0044] A multi-sectioned box 124 is provided inside the mixing chamber 113, with each section containing different types of colors. Based on the design specifications provided by the user for the statue, the microcontroller regulates the operation of an electronic nozzle 125 that is connected to the box 124. The nozzle 125 is responsible for dispensing an optimum amount of color into the mixing chamber 113. The microcontroller ensures that the correct type and quantity of color are dispensed according to the user’s design, allowing for precise control over the coloration of the mixed POP material.

[0045] The electronic nozzle 125 operates by receiving signals from the microcontroller, which determines the type and amount of color to be dispensed based on the user’s design. Upon activation, the microcontroller triggers the nozzle 125 to open and release the color stored in the multi-sectioned box 124. The nozzle 125 dispenses the regulated amount of color into the mixing chamber 113, ensuring precise control over the distribution. The microcontroller continuously monitors and adjusts the dispensing process, ensuring that the correct color and quantity are released at the appropriate time, contributing to the desired coloration of the POP mixture.

[0046] Synchronously, multiple iris pores (preferably 2 to 6 in numbers) that are integrated into the bottom portion of the mixing chamber 113 to facilitate the collection of wastewaters generated during the mixing process. These pores are connected to a vessel 123 installed directly underneath the mixing chamber 113 through a series of hollow conduits.

[0047] The conduits are designed to channel the wastewater from the mixing chamber 113, through the iris pores, and into the vessel 123. The iris pores can be regulated to control the flow of wastewater, ensuring efficient collection and containment. This system allows for the proper management of wastewater, minimizing spillage and ensuring effective containment for later disposal or treatment.

[0048] A motorized stirrer 116 is installed within the mixing chamber 113 to facilitate the mixing process. Upon receiving signals from the microcontroller, the stirrer 116 is activated to begin rotating. The motorized stirrer 116 combines the dispensed POP waste and additives within the chamber 113, ensuring thorough and uniform mixing. As the stirrer 116 operates, it works to blend the materials together, producing a consistent POP paste suitable for molding. The microcontroller precisely controls the stirrer 116 speed and duration of operation, ensuring that the POP paste achieves the desired consistency and homogeneity required for subsequent processing.

[0049] Upon activation, the stirrer 116 motor drives the mixing blades inside the mixing chamber 113. The blades move in a rotational motion, causing the dispensed POP and additives to be thoroughly combined. The stirrer 116 continues to mix the materials until the desired consistency of the POP paste is achieved. The microcontroller controls the speed and duration of the stirrer 116 operation, ensuring even blending of the materials, resulting in a homogeneous POP paste suitable for further processing.

[0050] A viscosity sensor is installed within the container 114 to continuously monitor the viscosity of the POP paste. This sensor is specifically designed to detect variations in the flow resistance of the mixture, providing real-time data on its consistency. As the POP paste is stirred, the viscosity sensor measures the resistance to flow, transmitting this data to the microcontroller. As the mixture moves, the viscosity sensor detects the resistance encountered by the fluid and generates corresponding data. This data is transmitted to the microcontroller, which processes the viscosity readings in real-time. If the viscosity deviates from the desired range, the microcontroller triggers adjustments, such as altering the speed of the motorized stirrer 116, to correct the mixture's consistency. The sensor continuously monitors and provides feedback to ensure that the viscosity remains within the specified threshold for optimal processing.

[0051] As the viscosity sensor detects that the monitored viscosity of the POP paste has reached the predefined threshold, the microcontroller processes this information and determines that the mixture has achieved the desired consistency. Upon receiving this signal, the microcontroller actuates an electronically controlled valve 117 located beneath the mixing chamber 113.

[0052] The valve 117 is configured to open and allow the POP paste to be dispensed. The POP paste is then directed through a pipe that is lined with the mixing chamber 113. This pipe is specifically designed to transport the mixture from the mixing chamber 113 to subsequent stages of the process, ensuring precise control over the dispensing of the mixture.

[0053] A rotatory arrangement 118 is configured within the housing 101, incorporating multiple dies 119 designed to shape the dispensed POP mixture. This arrangement allows for the precise positioning of a particular die 119 corresponding to the user-specified dimensions of the statue. The rotatory arrangement 118 includes a motorized shaft, which is integrated with several rods.

[0054] Each rod is connected to a corresponding die 119, enabling movement of the dies 119. Upon activation of the motorized shaft, the rods are moved, positioning the selected die 119 directly beneath the container 114. This configuration ensures that the die 119, corresponding to the specified dimensions, is properly aligned to receive the POP paste from the container 114, enabling accurate molding according to the user’s design specifications.

[0055] The rotatory arrangement 118 is activated by the motorized shaft, which drives the movement of multiple rods connected to individual dies 119. When the motorized shaft is engaged, it rotates, causing the rods to move and position the corresponding die 119 underneath the container 114. The selected die 119, based on the user-specified dimensions, is aligned precisely with the dispensing pipe. This ensures that the die 119 is correctly positioned to receive the POP paste from the container 114, allowing for the accurate formation of the desired shape.

[0056] On the inner surface of the mold multiple pneumatic pins 201 (preferably 2 to 6 in numbers) are embedded, each designed to create specific mold designs based on the user-selected specifications. These pins 201 are dynamically actuated by the microcontroller, which controls their movement to form the desired shape and texture within the mold.

[0057] The pins 201 are pneumatically actuated, wherein the pneumatic arrangement of the pins 201 comprises of a cylinder incorporated with an air piston and the air compressor, wherein the compressor controls discharging of compressed air into the cylinder via air valves which further leads to the extension/retraction of the piston. The piston is attached to the telescopic pins 201, wherein the extension/retraction of the piston corresponds to the extension/retraction of the pins 201. The actuated compressor allows extension of the pins 201 to form specific mold designs in accordance with user-selected design.

[0058] As the pneumatic pins 201 adjust, the microcontroller synchronously regulates the re-actuation of the valve 117 beneath the mixing chamber 113 to dispense the POP paste into the mold. This coordinated action ensures that the mold is filled accurately with the mixture, while simultaneously shaping the POP paste to match the user’s selected design.

[0059] The mold is integrated with plurality of Peltier units (preferably 2 to 6 in numbers) that regulate temperature of the POP paste. The Peltier unit consists of two semiconductor plates, known as Peltier plates, connected in series and sandwiched between two ceramic plates. When an electric current is applied to the Peltier unit, one side of the unit absorbs heat from its surroundings, while the other side releases heat, thereby regulate temperature of the POP paste, for facilitating hardening of the POP paste.

[0060] Each of the dies 119 are embedded with a tactile sensor which detects hardness of the POP paste. The tactile sensor detects the hardness of the POP paste by measuring the force of contact between the sensor and the surface of POP paste. The sensor is typically a small, flat component that is placed against surface of the POP paste and then pressed down. As the force of contact increases, the sensor measures the amount of pressure being applied and sends a signal to the microcontroller. The microcontroller then interprets the signal and determines the hardness of the POP paste.

[0061] As the detected hardness matches a threshold value, the microcontroller actuates a telescopically operated gripper 120 which is configured inside the housing 101. The gripper 120 is pneumatically actuated and works in the similar manner as of pins 201 and on actuation the gripper 120 extend to grip and detach the hardened POP paste from the mold, and position in proximity to an outlet provided on the housing 101.

[0062] Moreover, a battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device and supplying a voltage to the components. The battery used herein is preferably a Lithium-ion battery which is a rechargeable unit that demands power supply after getting drained. The battery stores the electric current derived from an external source in the form of chemical energy, which when required by the electronic component of the device, derives the required power from the battery for proper functioning of the device.

[0063] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , C , Claims:1) A sustainable POP waste management and statue manufacturing device, comprising:

i) a cuboidal-shaped housing 101 developed to be positioned in proximity to a POP (Plaster of Paris) waste, said housing 101 is installed with plurality of plates for segregating said housing 101 into multiple sections, wherein a touch interactive display panel 102 is provided on said housing 101 that is accessed by a user for providing input details regarding structural dimensions and design of POP-based statue that said user desires to manufacture;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed on said housing 101 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of surrounding, respectively, to detect presence of said POP waste in proximity to said housing 101, and post successful detection an inbuilt microcontroller actuates a holding unit 105 attached with said housing 101 via a picking mechanism 106 to pick up said POP waste and place said waste inside a collection chamber 107 provided on an apex portion of said housing 101 via an opening provided on said apex portion;
iii) a hydraulic pusher 108 with sharp-edged panels 109 arranged on ceiling portion of said collection chamber 107 via a motorized two-axis slider 110, wherein said microcontroller actuates said pusher 108 and slider 110 to work in collaboration to apply controlled pressure on collected POP, breaking it into smaller, even sizes;
iv) a perforated sheet 111 with iris holes arranged beneath said collection chamber 107 to trap larger debris while allowing fine sludge to pass through, wherein post crushing said POP waste said microcontroller actuates a first iris unit 112 integrated with bottom portion of said collection chamber 107 to open for dispensing said POP waste over said sheet 111, followed by actuation of a piezoelectric vibration unit connected to said sheet 111 that provides vibrational sensations to said perforated sheet 111 in a to-and-fro motion to enhance filtration of said crushed POP;
v) a mixing chamber 113 arranged inside said housing 101 in continuation with said sheet 111 for receiving said filtered POP, wherein a multi-sectioned container 114 is arranged inside said mixing chamber 113 and stored with additives of varying types, and said microcontroller actuates a second iris unit 115 installed with each of said section to dispense a regulated amount of said additives within said mixing chamber 113;
vi) a motorized stirrer 116 installed within said mixing chamber 113 and actuated by said microcontroller to mix said dispensed POP and additives to produce a POP paste, wherein a viscosity sensor is installed within said container 114 to monitor viscosity of said POP paste and as soon said monitored viscosity matched with a threshold viscosity, said microcontroller actuates an electronically controlled valve 117 arranged beneath said mixing chamber 113 to dispense said POP paste in a pipe lined with said mixing chamber 113;
vii) a rotatory arrangement 118 configured with multiple dies 119 installed within said housing 101 for positioning a particular die 119 that corresponds to said user-specified dimension in adjacent to said pipe, wherein multiple pneumatic pins 201 are provided on inner portion of said mold, dynamically actuated by said microcontroller to form specific mold designs in accordance with user-selected design, and synchronously said microcontroller regulates actuation of said valve 117 for dispensing said POP paste inside said mold; and
viii) plurality of Peltier units embedded with said mold to regulate temperature of said POP paste, facilitating hardening of said POP paste, wherein a tactile sensor is integrated with each of said dies 119 for detecting hardness of said POP paste, and as soon as said detected hardness matches a threshold value, said microcontroller actuates a telescopically operated gripper 120 configured inside said housing 101 to grip and detach said hardened POP paste from said mold, and position in proximity to an outlet provided on said housing 101.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a motorized clipper 121 is provided inside said housing 101, in proximity to said sheet 111, said microcontroller actuates said clipper 121 to pick and store large clumps of POP and waste inside a receptacle 122 installed inside said housing 101.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein multiple iris pores are provided on bottom portion of said mixing chamber 113 to collected waste water inside a vessel 123 installed within the housing 101, via multiple hollow conduits interfaced between said pores and said mixing chamber 113.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a multi-sectioned box 124 is provided inside said mixing chamber 113, each section stored with colors of varying types, and based on said user-specified design of statue, said microcontroller regulates actuation of an electronic nozzle 125 attached with said box 124 to dispense an optimum amount of color inside said mixing chamber 113.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a rotatory arrangement 118 includes a motorized shaft integrated with multiple rods where each rod is connected with a die 119, such that activation of said shaft provide movement to said rods in order to position said dies 119 underneath said container 114.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a weight sensor is installed with said collection chamber 107 to monitor weight of said dispensed POP waste and as soon as said monitored weight matches with said evaluated amount, said microcontroller deactivates said first iris unit 112.

7) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.