Abstract: An automated device for recycling marble waste, comprising a conical-shaped housing 101 with a sludge collection chamber 103 stores marble waste, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 detects accumulation of waste marble heap, an articulated arm 106 with a shovel 107 collects marble waste, multiple electromagnetic springs with conical grooves 108 breaks marble waste, a primary piezoelectric vibration unit 111 enhance filtration, a drying chamber 112 with a motorized heater 113 eliminate moisture from filtered sludge, a mixing chamber 118 with a multi-sectioned chamber 120 having motorized iris lid 128 proportionate dispensing of sand, cement and water into mixing chamber 118, a motorized rotary mixer 119 forms mixture, a motorized sliding panel 122 releases a sample of concrete mix into a testing chamber 123, a hydraulic pusher plate 124 and L-shaped rod apply pressure to sample, and a hydraulic press plate forms concrete mix into bricks.
Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to an automated device for recycling marble waste designed to assist users in efficiently recycling marble waste into bricks, streamlining the entire process from collection to filtration, breaking, mixing, and molding, thereby eliminating manual labor, ensuring consistency, and enhancing productivity while transforming waste material into valuable, high-quality bricks for construction or other applications.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Recycling marble waste is essential due to the growing environmental concerns and the substantial volume of waste generated during marble processing. Marble is a high-demand material in construction and design, but the waste produced—comprising cut-offs, dust, and slurry—often ends up in landfills, contributing to pollution and resource depletion. Recycling marble waste helps mitigate these issues by reducing landfill usage, conserving natural marble resources, and lowering the environmental impact of marble extraction and processing. Recycled marble can be repurposed in various ways, including as aggregates in construction, fillers in concrete, and even as a component in new marble products. Moreover, this practice supports the circular economy, creating opportunities for sustainable material management while reducing the carbon footprint associated with marble production. By recycling marble waste, the industry not only reduces environmental harm but also contributes to resource efficiency, ultimately helping to foster a more sustainable and eco-friendly construction sector.
[0003] Traditional methods of recycling marble waste often involve mechanical processes like crushing and grinding the waste into smaller particles, which are then used as aggregates in concrete, fillers, or decorative materials. These methods, while effective to an extent, have significant drawbacks. The mechanical grinding process generates large amounts of dust, which can be hazardous to workers' health and harmful to the environment if not properly controlled. Additionally, the recycling process often fails to fully recover the material's aesthetic qualities, such as its polished finish, limiting its reuse in high-end applications. The lack of advanced technologies in traditional recycling methods also leads to lower-quality by-products that may not meet the desired standards for specific applications, reducing their commercial viability. Furthermore, traditional methods tend to be energy-intensive and labor-heavy, leading to higher costs and inefficiencies. These limitations highlight the need for more sustainble and innovative recycling techniques to improve the value and utility of recycled marble waste.
[0004] CN208810197U relates to marble leftover pieces processing unit (plant), specifically a kind of Marble processing leftover pieces recycling and processing devices Including crush box (1), disintegrating mechanism, bracket (2), vibrating mechanism, base member case (3), Material collecting box for harvesting (4), plate chain type conveyer (5), electric cabinet (6);The crush box (1) is fixed on base member case (3) by bracket (2), disintegrating mechanism is equipped in the crush box (1), described crush box (1) bottom is correspondingly arranged the vibrating mechanism, the vibrating mechanism is in the bracket (2) and is set in the base member case (3), and electric cabinet (6) are equipped in the base member case (3);Material collecting box for harvesting (4) are arranged in the side of the base member case (3), the plate chain type conveyer (5) is in the side of the crush box (1), the recovery utilization rate for improving leftover pieces after Marble processing, economizes on resources.
[0005] CN213829781U discloses a marble production site dust collection device, including the collection device main part, one side surface of collection device main part is provided with dust removal mechanism, the lower extreme internal surface of collection device main part is provided with collection mechanism, dust removal mechanism includes water pipe, water pump, water tank, water filling port and shower nozzle, the one end surface of water pipe is provided with the water tank. A marble production site dust collection device, increase the shower nozzle and the water tank that remove dust, can reduce the dust effectively and fly upward everywhere at marble production site, to people's harm when more can reducing the dust production, increase and collect and can realize the recycle to the water resource, can also collect the dust, carry out later stage processing to the dust, realize the multi-utilization of resource, also guarantee the high efficiency of marble production, reduce rising of the fault rate of marble, produce the dust collection and bring better use prospect for marble.
[0006] Conventionally, many devices are designed for processing marble leftover pieces, primarily focusing on breaking or crushing the material into smaller fragments; however, these devices do not provide a comprehensive solution for recycling marble waste into high-quality bricks. These devices typically lack the automation required for the entire process, including collection, filtration, breaking, mixing, and molding, and fail to adhere to user-defined specifications for brick production. As a result, these devices often do not ensure consistent quality, efficient operation, or customization, which limits their effectiveness in producing durable, usable bricks from recycled marble waste for construction or other applications.
[0007] To address the limitations of conventional devices, there is a clear need in the art for a device that not only automates entire recycling process of marble waste, but also enables the production of high-quality bricks. The developed device streamlines tasks such as collection, filtration, breaking, mixing, and molding while ensuring that the process adheres to user-defined specifications for consistency, size, and durability. By overcoming the inefficiencies of manual labor and inconsistent results, this solution would enhance productivity, improve the quality of recycled bricks, and provide a more sustainable method for utilizing marble waste in construction and other applications.
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 assists users in recycling marble waste into high-quality bricks by automating the process and adhering to user-defined specifications, ensuring consistency in size, texture, and strength, while optimizing material usage and reducing waste, thus enabling efficient and sustainable production of recycled marble bricks.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that automates the entire marble recycling process, starting with the collection of marbles from a heap, followed by filtration, breaking, mixing, and finally forming the mixture into bricks, streamlining the workflow, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent quality in the production of recycled marble bricks.
[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a portable and reliable device for recycling marble waste, designed for easy transportation and operation across various work sites, ensuring consistent performance and durability while providing an efficient solution for transforming marble waste into usable products, thus enhancing recycling capabilities in diverse environments.
[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 an automated device for recycling marble waste that helps users recycle marble waste into bricks, automating processes such as collection, filtration, breaking, mixing, and molding, thereby improving efficiency, reducing manual labor, and ensuring consistent production of high-quality recycled marble bricks for construction and other applications.
[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated device for recycling marble waste, comprises of a conical-shaped housing structure with an inclined base designed to facilitate collection, filtration, drying, grinding, and mixing of marble waste, a sludge collection chamber provided on a front portion of the housing equipped with a motorized sliding door for storage of marble waste inside the sludge collection chamber, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the housing detect accumulation of waste marble heap in proximity, an articulated arm integrated with a shovel and attached with the body collects marble waste from the heap, plurality of electromagnetic springs with conical grooves, arranged vertically within collection chamber apply controlled pressure on marble waste, a perforated sheet with iris holes arranged beneath the collection chamber trap larger debris while allowing fine sludge to pass through, a primary piezoelectric vibration unit connected to the sheet moves the perforated sheet in a to-and-fro motion to enhance filtration, a drying chamber arranged continuation with the collection chamber with a motorized heater is placed on upper section of drying chamber to eliminate moisture from filtered sludge before further processing, a grinding chamber provided alongside the drying chamber with a motorized grinding unit on a sieve plate enclosed in a circular frame crush dried sludge into fine powder, a secondary piezoelectric vibration unit connected to sieve enhances sorting of powder into uniform sizes, and a mixing chamber positioned below the grinding chamber with a multi-sectioned chamber having motorized iris lid proportionate dispensing of sand, cement and water into the mixing chamber.
[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the device further comprises of a motorized rotary mixer provided inside the mixing chamber mixes the marble powder with water, sand, and cement, a motorized sliding panel arranged on base of the mixing chamber releases a sample of concrete mix into a testing chamber installed beneath the mixing chamber for compressive strength testing, with a hydraulic pusher plate and L-shaped rod for applying pressure to the sample, a pressure sensor integrated with the rod measures the applied force, notifying the user via a speaker mounted on the housing, a conical-shaped storage chamber with a motorized iris lid stores tested concrete mix provided beneath the testing chamber, and a hydraulic press plate equipped with dyes installed within the storage chamber forms concrete mix into bricks by pressing the material into desired shapes, the plate extends at a specified speed to ensure proper shaping of brick.
[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 an automated device for recycling marble waste.
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 an automated device for recycling marble waste, designed to assist users in recycling marble waste into bricks by automating the entire process, including the collection, filtration, breaking, mixing, and molding of the waste material, thereby reducing manual labor, enhancing efficiency, ensuring consistent quality, and enabling the production of durable, high-quality recycled marble bricks for use in construction and other applications.
[0022] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view an automated device for recycling marble waste illustrated, comprising a conical-shaped housing 101 with multiple caster wheels 102, a sludge collection chamber 103 provided on a front portion of the housing 101 equipped with a motorized sliding door 104, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 installed on the housing 101, an articulated arm 106 integrated with a shovel 107 attached with the body, plurality of electromagnetic springs with conical grooves 108 arranged vertically within collection chamber 103, a perforated sheet 109 with iris holes 110 arranged beneath the collection chamber 103, a primary piezoelectric vibration unit 111 connected to the sheet 109, a drying chamber 112 arranged continuation with the collection chamber 103 with a motorized heater 113, a grinding chamber 114 provided alongside the drying chamber 112 having a motorized grinding unit 115 with a sieve plate 116 enclosed in a circular frame installed inside the grinding chamber 114 , a secondary piezoelectric vibration unit 117 connected to sieve, a mixing chamber 118 positioned below the grinding chamber 114.
[0023] Figure 1 further illustrates a motorized rotary mixer 119 provided inside the mixing chamber 118 , a multi-sectioned chamber 120 integrated inside the mixing chamber 118 with an inclined cylindrical tube and a primary motorized iris lid 121, a motorized sliding panel 122 arranged on base of the mixing chamber 118 , a testing chamber 123 installed beneath the mixing chamber 118 with a hydraulic pusher plate 124 via L-shaped rod, a speaker 126 mounted on the housing 101, a conical-shaped storage chamber 127 with a secondary motorized iris lid 128 provided beneath the testing chamber 123, and a hydraulic press plate equipped with dyes 125 installed within the storage chamber 127.
[0024] The device proposed herein a conical-shaped housing 101 structure with an inclined base that is developed to be positioned on a ground surface for recycling marble waste and designed to facilitate collection, filtration, drying, grinding, and mixing of marble waste. The structure as mentioned herein serves as a structural foundation to various components associated with the device, wherein the structure is made up of material that includes but not limited to stainless steel, which in turn ensures that the device is of generous size and is light in weight.
[0025] The front portion of the housing 101 is provided with a sludge collection chamber 103, equipped with a motorized sliding door 104 for storage of marble waste inside the sludge collection chamber 103, that is to be recycled.
[0026] The housing 101 is equipped with multiple caster wheels 102 in association with a microcontroller, wherein the wheels 102 are installed with support of multiple rod like structure to maneuver the housing 101 towards waste discharge points in marble plants or areas where marble sludge is collected, enabling efficient transportation and processing of marble waste. The supporting rods helps to maintain an optimum distance between the base of the housing 101 and the surface for a convenient movement of the housing 101.
[0027] In order to activate functioning of the device, a user is required to manually switch on the device by pressing a button positioned on the housing 101, wherein the button used herein is a push button. Upon pressing of the button, the circuits get closed allowing conduction of electricity that leads to activation of the device and vice versa.
[0028] Upon activation of the device by the user, an inbuilt microcontroller embedded within the housing 101 and linked to the switch generates a command to activate an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 installed on the housing 101 to detect accumulation of waste marble heap in proximity. The imaging unit 105 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images in the surrounding, and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 105 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 105 also comprises of a processor that is integrated with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data and determines accumulation of waste marble heap in proximity.
[0029] Based on the determined accumulation of waste marble heap in proximity, the microcontroller actuates the motorized sliding door 104 to open for allowing collection of marble waste from the heap inside the chamber 103. The motorized sliding door 104 operates using an electric motor connected to a set of rails along which the door 104 slides. When activated, the motor drives a gear mechanism that moves the door 104 horizontally, allowing it to open and provide access to the marble waste heap inside the chamber 103.
[0030] An articulated arm 106 attached with the body is actuated by the microcontroller for collecting marble waste from the heap inside the chamber 103 via a shovel 107 integrated with the arm 106. The articulated arm 106 comprises of an articulated link and the shovel 107 attached to the link. The articulated link is made of several segments that are attached together by joints also referred to as axes. Each joint of the segments contains a step motor that rotates and allows the articulated link to complete a specific motion of the arm 106. Upon actuation of the articulated arm 106 by the microcontroller, the motor drives the movement of the link for collecting marble waste from the heap inside the chamber 103 via the shovel 107.
[0031] Upon collection of marble inside the chamber 103, plurality of electromagnetic springs with conical grooves 108, arranged vertically within collection chamber 103 are activated by the microcontroller to apply controlled pressure on marble waste. The electromagnetic springs is a specialized type of spring in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current. When the current is passed through the spring, it creates a magnetic field around the spring, to release the spring and apply controlled pressure on marble waste, resulting in breaking of marbles into smaller and even sizes of pieces.
[0032] Multiple iris holes 110 arranged on a perforated sheet 109 assembled beneath the collection chamber 103 are activated by the microcontroller to trap larger debris while allowing fine sludge to pass through the chamber 103. The iris holes 110 typically refers to the iris or aperture mechanism in the camera or optical instruments as it works in a similar manner to that of a human eye. The iris consists several thin and overlapping blades that forms an adjustable opening of the holes 110. Upon actuation of the iris holes 110 by the microcontroller the blades move apart resulting in the widening of mouth portion, allowing the fine sludge to pass through the chamber 103 while trapping larger debris.
[0033] A primary piezoelectric vibration unit 111 connected to the sheet 109 is then activated by the microcontroller to move the perforated sheet 109 in a to-and-fro motion to enhance filtration of the debris. The primary piezoelectric vibration unit 111 works by converting electrical energy into mechanical vibrations through the piezoelectric effect, where the debris deform when an electrical voltage is applied. These vibrations are transferred to the perforated sheet 109, causing the sheet 109 to move in a to-and-fro motion. This oscillating movement helps agitate and dislodge debris, enhancing the filtration process.
[0034] The housing 101 is arranged with a drying chamber 112 assembled in continuation with the collection chamber 103 that receives the filtered debris from the collection chamber 103. A motorized heater 113 placed on upper section of drying chamber 112 is then activated by the microcontroller to generate heat and eliminate moisture from filtered sludge before further processing. The motorized heater 113 comprises of a vortex, heating unit, impeller and an outlet duct. The heating unit increases the pressure of the air drawn for the surrounding of the housing 101 by a series of vortex motions formed by the centrifugal movement of the impeller. Upon actuation of the heater 113 by the microcontroller, the impeller starts rotating wherein the channels in the impeller push the drawn air from the surrounding forward through a heating unit, that increase the temperature of the absorbed air by creating the centrifugal movement that generates a helical movement of the air. During this centrifugal movement, the absorbed air is continuously compressed along the channel and the pressure increases linearly. The pressurized air is transferred from the outlet duct of the blower to the filtered sludge to eliminate moisture from filtered sludge before further processing.
[0035] A temperature sensor integrated within the drying chamber 112 monitors temperature of air within the drying chamber 112. The temperature sensor mentioned herein is an infrared (IR) based temperature sensor that operates by detecting infrared radiation emitted by the drying chamber 112. The sensor includes an IR detector that receives radiation from the drying chamber 112 and converts the radiation into an electrical signal. This signal's intensity correlates with the temperature of the chamber 103, as hotter the chamber 103 emit more IR radiation, which is then sent to the microcontroller in the form of an electrical signal. The microcontroller processes the signal to determine temperature of air within the drying chamber 112.
[0036] A moisture sensor integrated within the drying chamber 112 monitors moisture in the filtered sludge. The moisture sensor works by emitting infrared light onto the filtered sludge and measuring the amount of light that is absorbed or reflected back. The moisture content in the sludge influences how much infrared light is absorbed, with higher moisture levels resulting in more absorption. The sensor converts this data into an electrical signal, which is then analyzed by the microcontroller to determine the moisture content in the filtered sludge and the microcontroller accordingly adjust drying process to effectively eliminate moisture from filtered sludge before further processing.
[0037] Upon elimination of moisture from the sludge, a motorized grinding unit 115 with a sieve plate 116 enclosed in a circular frame provided inside a grinding chamber 114 provided alongside the drying chamber 112 is activated by the microcontroller The motorized grinding unit 115 operates by using a motor to drive a set of grinding blades. Upon activation, the motor spins the grinding components at high speeds, applying mechanical force to break down the sludge into smaller particles. The grinding blades pulverizes the dried sludge into a fine powder by shearing, impact, and abrasion.
[0038] A secondary piezoelectric vibration unit 117 connected to sieve is subsequently activated by the microcontroller to enhance sorting of powder into uniform sizes. The actuation of the secondary piezoelectric vibration unit 117 is regulated by the microcontroller in the same manner as the primary piezoelectric vibration unit 111 to move the sieve in a to-and-fro motion for sorting of powder into uniform sizes.
[0039] Upon sorting of powder into uniform sizes, the microcontroller activates a motorized iris lid 121 provided with a multi-sectioned chamber 120 integrated inside the mixing chamber 118 for proportionate dispensing of sand, cement and water into a mixing chamber 118 positioned below the grinding chamber 114. The iris lid 121 typically refers to the iris or aperture mechanism in the camera or optical instruments as it works in a similar manner to that of a human eye. The iris consists several thin and overlapping blades that forms an adjustable opening of the lid 121. Upon actuation of the iris lid 121 by the microcontroller the blades move apart resulting in the widening of mouth portion, allowing dispensing of sand, cement and water into the mixing chamber 118.
[0040] Upon dispensing of sand, cement and water into the mixing chamber 118 along with the marble powder, the microcontroller actuates a motorized rotary mixer 119 provided inside the mixing chamber 118 for mixing the marble powder with water, sand, and cement. The motorized rotary mixer 119 works by using a motor to rotate a drum or paddle mechanism, which continuously blends the marble powder, water, sand, and cement. As the motor turns the drum, the materials are lifted and then dropped, ensuring even distribution and thorough mixing. The rotary motion promotes uniform hydration of the cement and integration of all components, resulting in a consistent mixture.
[0041] Upon forming of the mixture, a motorized sliding panel 122 arranged on base of the mixing chamber 118 is activated by the microcontroller to release a sample of concrete mix into a testing chamber 123 installed beneath the mixing chamber 118 for compressive strength testing. The motorized sliding panel 122 includes sliding rack and rail, such that the base is mounted over the rack that are electronically operated by the microcontroller for moving over the rail. The microcontroller activates the sliding panel 122 for performing the sliding operation. The sliding panel 122 is powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is activated by the microcontroller by providing required electric current to the motor. The motor comprises of a coil that converts the received electric current into mechanical force by generating magnetic field, thus the mechanical force provides the required power to the rack to provide sliding movement to the base in order to translate the base to release a sample of concrete mix into the testing chamber 123 for compressive strength testing.
[0042] The microcontroller then actuates a hydraulic pusher plate 124 integrated in the testing chamber 123 via a L-shaped rod for applying pressure to the sample. The hydraulic pusher plate 124 is powered by a hydraulic unit consisting of a hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic compressor, hydraulic valve and piston that work in collaboration for providing the required extension/retraction to the pusher plate 124. 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 plate 124 and due to applied pressure, the pusher plate 124 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the pusher plate 124 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. The microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the pusher plate 124 for applying pressure to the sample.
[0043] A pressure sensor integrated with the rod measures the force applied by the pusher plate 124 for applying pressure to the sample. The pressure sensor works by converting the force applied by the pusher plate 124 onto the sample into an electrical signal. When the pusher plate 124 applies pressure, it compresses the sensor's internal sensing element, such as a strain gauge or piezoelectric material. This compression causes a change in the electrical resistance or charge, which is proportional to the applied force. The sensor then sends this data to the microcontroller, where the force applied by the pusher plate 124 for applying pressure to the sample is measured.
[0044] In case the mix meets a set required standards; the microcontroller activates a speaker 126 mounted on the housing 101 for notifying the user regarding quality of the mix. The speaker 126 works by receiving signals from the microcontroller, converting them into sound waves through a diaphragm’s vibration, and producing audible sounds with the help of amplification and control circuitry in order to notify the user regarding quality of the mix.
[0045] A conical-shaped storage chamber 127 provided beneath the testing chamber 123 and having a motorized iris lid 128 is then actuated by the microcontroller to store tested concrete mix. The movement of the motorized iris lid 128 is regulated by the microcontroller in the same manner as the motorized iris holes 110 to store tested concrete mix in the conical-shaped storage chamber 127.
[0046] The motorized iris lid 128 is integrated with a flow sensor that monitors the release of concrete mix in the conical-shaped storage chamber 127. The flow sensor works by emitting high-frequency sound waves from a transmitter to the concrete mix within the conical-shaped storage chamber 127. The sound waves travel through the flowing material and are reflected back to a receiver. The sensor measures the time it takes for the waves to return, and based on this travel time, it calculates the flow velocity of the concrete mix. The sensor continuously monitors the flow rate in real-time, enabling the microcontroller to monitor the release of concrete mix in the conical-shaped storage chamber 127.
[0047] Upon storing of the concrete mix in the conical-shaped storage chamber 127, a hydraulic press plate equipped with dyes 125 installed within the storage chamber 127 is then actuated by the microcontroller for pressing the material into desired shapes to form concrete mix into bricks. The movement of the hydraulic press plate is regulated by the microcontroller in the same manner as the hydraulic pusher plate 124 to form concrete mix into bricks for pressing the material into desired shapes to form concrete mix into bricks.
[0048] Lastly, a battery is installed within the device which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies current to all the electrically powered components that needs an amount of electric power to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery utilized here, is preferably a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the device a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the device is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the device i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the device from one place to another as per the requirements.
[0049] 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. , Claims:1) An automated device for recycling marble wastes, comprising:
i) a conical-shaped housing 101 structure with an inclined base designed to facilitate collection, filtration, drying, grinding, and mixing of marble waste, wherein a sludge collection chamber 103 is provided on a front portion of said housing 101 equipped with a motorized sliding door 104 for storage of marble waste inside said sludge collection chamber 103;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 is installed on said housing 101 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of surroundings, respectively to detect accumulation of waste marble heap in proximity, wherein an articulated arm 106 integrated with a shovel 107 is attached with said body for collecting marble waste, said articulated arm 106 is guided by an inbuilt microcontroller to collect marble sludge from said heap;
iii) plurality of electromagnetic springs with conical grooves 108, arranged vertically within collection chamber 103 to apply controlled pressure on marble waste, breaking it into smaller, even sizes, wherein a perforated sheet 109 with iris holes 110 is arranged beneath said collection chamber 103 to trap larger debris while allowing fine sludge to pass through, simultaneously a primary piezoelectric vibration unit 111 connected to said sheet 109 moves said perforated sheet 109 in a to-and-fro motion to enhance filtration;
iv) a drying chamber 112 arranged continuation with said collection chamber 103, wherein a motorized heater 113 is placed on upper section of drying chamber 112 generate heat, and temperature sensors and moisture sensors are integrated within said drying chamber 112 to monitor and adjust drying process to eliminate moisture from filtered sludge before further processing;
v) a grinding chamber 114 provided alongside said drying chamber 112, wherein a motorized grinding unit 115 with a sieve plate 116 enclosed in a circular frame is installed inside said grinding chamber 114 to crush dried sludge into fine powder, and a secondary piezoelectric vibration unit 117 connected to sieve is actuated by said microcontroller to enhance sorting of powder into uniform sizes;
vi) a mixing chamber 118 positioned below said grinding chamber 114, a motorized rotary mixer 119 provided inside said mixing chamber 118, wherein a multi-sectioned chamber 120 is integrated inside said mixing chamber 118, each with an inclined cylindrical tube and a motorized iris lid 121 for proportionate dispensing of sand, cement and water into said mixing chamber 118, followed by actuation of said mixer 119 for mixing said marble powder with water, sand, and cement;
vii) a motorized sliding panel 122 arranged on base of said mixing chamber 118 that releases a sample of concrete mix into a testing chamber 123 installed beneath said mixing chamber 118 for compressive strength testing, with a hydraulic pusher plate 124 and L-shaped rod for applying pressure to said sample, and a pressure sensor integrated with said rod to measure said applied force, notifying said user via a speaker 126 mounted on said housing 101 if said mix meets a set required standards; and
viii) a conical-shaped storage chamber 127 with a motorized iris lid 128 to store tested concrete mix is provided beneath said testing chamber 123, wherein a hydraulic press plate equipped with dyes 125 is installed within said storage chamber 127 to form concrete mix into bricks by pressing said material into desired shapes, said plate extends at a specified speed to ensure proper shaping of brick.
2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a flow sensor is integrated with said motorized iris lid 128 to regulate release of concrete mix for subsequent use.
3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein multiple caster wheels 102 are mounted at base of said housing 101 that allows said user to maneuver said housing 101 towards waste discharge points in marble plants or areas where marble sludge is collected, enabling efficient transportation and processing of marble waste.
4) 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.
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