APPARATUS FOR COMPACTING RECYCLABLE POLYMERIC MATERIAL

Abstract

The present utility model refers to a low density EPS crushing and compacting machine, providing its recycling with the aim to conserve the environment in educational and marketing campaigns for public locations. The machine basically comprises a feed dome, crusher and compactor and is characteristically provided for use by a user under training and/or without any familiarity with the operation and, therefore, equipped with more efficient safety devices and sized for easy transport and installable at exhibitions, events, trainings, educational action settings, etc.

Claims

1. Crushing and compacting machine characterized by a structure (1), which comprises an upper part (2) and a lower part (3) wherein the upper part has a dome section (4), a crushing section (5) and an activation and control section (6). The lower part comprises a housing (7) equipped with rollers (8), motor section (9) and storage and compacting section (10).

2. Machine, according to claim 1, characterized by comprising a crushing module (2) and a compacting module (3) and on top of the crusher (14) is a dome (4) attached to for feeding and safety.

3. Machine, according to claim 1, characterized by the input of low density EPS material performed by a horizontal cylindrical dome (4) with upper opening (11) and a revolving rotation axis (12) on which three blades (13) are attached, rotating inside the dome (4) to allow the entry of material and prevent human access to the crusher (14).

4. Machine, according to claim 1, characterized by crusher (14) having two parallel axes (15) with blades (16) coupled to each one, the blades (16) along the axis are at 90 and spaced to intercalate with the blades of the other axis, wherein the activation of the crusher (14) is performed by the hydraulic motor (15) with low rotation and high torque, capable of crushing the EPS pieces of 10 to 30 kg/m.sup.3.

5. Machine, according to claim 1, characterized by a storage area (16) below the crusher (16) with funnel (17) to feed a square-shaped hydraulic press (18).

6. Machine, according to claim 1, characterized by a transparent acrylic dome (4) to allow greater interactivity between the user and the crushing process.

7. Machine, according to claim 1, characterized by the activation of the crusher and compactor (1) through a same hydraulic system that activates the motor and piston.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0020] FIG. 1 shows a front view of the present utility model;

[0021] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0022] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the dome of the present utility model;

[0023] FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of the feed inlet of the present utility model.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] EPS compacting machines intended for recycling in the marked do not have a commercial proposal for educational and marketing purposes. The machines found in the market are intended for industrial applications and do not have esthetic and visual appeal for awareness campaigns. The machines in the market also have an extrusion compacting system that does not allow the output of material shaped for easy transport and storage such as the cube output that occurs with the developed machine in question.

[0025] According to the figures alone, especially FIGS. 1 and 2, the crushing and compacting machine according to the present utility model comprises a structure (1), which comprises an upper part (2) and a lower part (3), wherein the upper part has dome section (4), a crushing section (5) and an activation and control section (6). The lower part comprises a housing (7) equipped with rollers (8), motor section (9) and a storage and compacting section (10).

[0026] According to the present utility model, especially regarding FIGS. 3 and 4, the crushing and compacting machine is built in carbon steel, the machine has a crushing module (2) and another compacting module (3). On top of the crusher (14) is a dome (4) for feeding and safety made of acrylic. The dome is provided in transparent polycarbonate and a cubic shape. When the lever is activated, the tray is positioned in the horizontal to receive the EPS. Once the lever is released, the tray is repositioned in the vertical position to enable the conveying of the EPS to the crusher.

[0027] The input of low density EPS material is performed by a horizontal cylindrical dome (4) with upper opening (11) and a revolving rotation axis (12). Attached to the axis are three blades (13) that rotate inside the dome (4) to allow the entry of material and prevent human access to the crusher (14).

[0028] The crusher (14) has two parallel axes (15) with coupled blades (16) to each axis, the blades (16) along the axis are at 90 and spaced to intercalate with the blades of the other axis. The crusher (14) is activated by a hydraulic motor (15) with low rotation and high torque, capable of crushing the pieces of EPS of 10 to 30 kg/m.sup.3.

[0029] Under the crusher (16) is a storage area (160 with a funnel (17) to feed a square-shaped hydraulic press (18), the storage area serves to ensure a continuous process of the machine if necessary, storing the crushed material while a whole compression cycle is completed.

[0030] The hydraulic cylinder moves over the material to reduce its volume, increasing the output density.

[0031] The acrylic dome (4) is transparent to allow greater interactivity between the user and the crushing process. The crusher and compactor (1) are activated by a same hydraulic system that activates the motor and piston.