A PROCESS OF MOBILE CASE FABRICATION WITH RECYCLED PLASTIC FRP AND PLANT-BASED FIBER COMPOSITES

Abstract

ABSTRACT A PROCESS OF MOBILE CASE FABRICATION WITH RECYCLED PLASTIC FRP AND PLANT-BASED FIBER COMPOSITES The present invention proposes a unique method of manufacturing mobile cases using a composite material made from recycled plastic and natural fiber mixtures. The process involves the treatment of the recycled plastic to make reinforcing fibers and mix them with natural fibers like bamboo or hemp in a polymer matrix such as polycarbonate or silicone. The resulting composite material is molded into mobile cases that can absorb and distribute impact forces with efficacy. Because of this, the mobile cases fabricated by this method offer better shock absorption due to the distribution of impact forces across the case and not directly to the mobile device. This provides a better degree of protection with minimum damage to the device. Besides, the application of recycled plastics and natural fibers meets environmental challenges and presents an alternative to traditional materials in the manufacture of mobile phone cases. The invention delivers high- performance, eco-friendly cases that balance durability, flexibility, and shock absorption. Fig 1

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TITLE OF THE INVENTION
A PROCESS OF MOBILE CASE FABRICATION WITH RECYCLED PLASTIC FRP AND PLANT-BASED FIBER COMPOSITES

APPLICANT
K.RAMAKRISHNAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
NH-45, Samayapuram,
Trichy, Tamilnadu, India- 621112


The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
A PROCESS OF MOBILE CASE FABRICATION WITH RECYCLED PLASTIC FRP AND PLANT-BASED FIBER COMPOSITES
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention generally relates to materials engineering in product manufacturing. More specifically, it covers methods of fabricating mobile cases incorporating reinforced composite materials. The invention focuses on the use of recycled plastic as a reinforcement material in combination with natural fibers like bamboo or hemp integrated into a polymer matrix. The method improves durability and flexibility and enhances environmental sustainability for mobile cases.
BACKGROUND
The demand for mobile phone casings has increased tremendously in the last years due to high demand for better protection and personalization of mobile phones. Traditionally, mobile cases have been made from materials such as plastic, rubber, and silicon, which, although effective, often come with several setbacks regarding strength, environmental safety, and sustainability
Traditional phone casings commonly use synthetic plastics and polymers, which increase pollution and further deplete non-renewable resources. Moreover, such materials have provided only reasonable protection while lacking robustness and flexibility in high-performance applications.
Due to these issues, there is a growing interest in the usage of more recycled materials and natural fibers within composite materials. Recycled plastics are also more environment-friendly because they reuse wastes. Natural fibers, on the other hand, such as bamboo and hemp, represent renewable and biodegradable resources, boasting advantageous mechanical properties. However, combining these materials in order to develop a resistant yet flexible mobile case presented substantial challenges.
The existing methods of integrating natural fibers with polymers are characterized by poor mechanical performance, or the bonding of the materials within them is inadequate. Besides, the non-availability of effective methods for using recycled plastics in high-performance composite materials hinders environmentally friendly solutions.
This, therefore, calls for an improved way of manufacturing by the use of recycled plastics as the reinforcement material and the use of natural fibers in a polymer matrix for making mobile cases that are environmentally sustainable yet with enhanced durability and flexibility. This invention at hand provides this need through the disclosure of a novel method of combining these materials to overcome shortcomings of existing technologies and hence provide a better and more effective solution.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of this invention is to create a mobile phone case that is not only eco-friendly but also enhances mechanical performance. The method focuses on reducing the ecological footprint of traditional mobile case materials by incorporating recycled plastics and natural fibers such as bamboo or hemp. These sustainable materials are chosen to support recycling, reduce waste, and replenish renewable and biodegradable resources, offering a more environmentally responsible approach to mobile case production.
Another objective of this invention is to improve the mechanical properties of the mobile phone case. By integrating natural fibers, the case gains superior strength, impact resistance, and durability. This enhancement ensures the case is resilient to drops and physical stress while maintaining flexibility and the necessary protection for the device. The result is a mobile case that delivers exceptional performance in terms of both durability and usability.
Yet another objective is to address the challenge of effectively integrating recycled plastics, natural fibers, and polymer matrices to create a high-quality, consistent composite material. The invention employs a manufacturing process that ensures proper bonding and lamination of these materials, resulting in a durable and reliable mobile case. This process not only improves the performance characteristics of the case but also makes the manufacturing method cost-effective, offering a competitive alternative to traditional production methods.
Yet another objective is to differentiate the mobile phone case in the marketplace. With its unique composition of recycled plastics and natural fibers, the product stands out as a more sustainable option compared to traditional mobile cases. This differentiation appeals to eco-conscious consumers who seek environmentally responsible products without compromising on quality or performance, helping the product carve out a niche in the growing market for sustainable mobile accessories.
Yet another important objective is to encourage wider industry adoption of eco-friendly manufacturing practices. By demonstrating the viability of using recycled plastics and natural fibers in mobile case production, the invention provides a model for other manufacturers to follow. This could lead to a broader shift toward sustainable practices across the mobile accessories industry, reducing the environmental impact of mobile case production globally.
Yet another objective is to ensure that the manufacturing method remains economically viable. By utilizing recycled and natural materials, which are often less expensive than conventional materials, the production costs are lowered, allowing the invention to offer an affordable yet high-quality product. This cost-effective approach makes it easier for manufacturers to adopt sustainable practices while maintaining profitability, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional mobile cases at a competitive price.
Yet another objective of the invention is to meet the increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly products without sacrificing quality. By combining sustainability with superior performance, the mobile phone case provides a solution for consumers who value environmental responsibility but do not want to compromise on the durability, protection, and functionality of their mobile accessories. The invention thus caters to the growing market of consumers who prioritize both sustainability and high-performance products.
DESCRIPTION
This creative design addresses how the mobile phone cases are designed and manufactured by integrating this environmental-friendly material with high-performance composites. At its core, this innovation uses a combination of recycled plastics, bamboo and hemp natural fibers, and these are blended with a polymer matrix to form a FRP composite. This new design mitigates the adverse implications imparted by conventional mobile phone cases, which are usually nonenvironmental, and enhances the mechanical properties of the end product to better protect a mobile device with as low costs and environmental impact as possible.
Recycled plastics are mixed with natural plant-based fibers like bamboo or hemp in this mobile case manufacturing process to create a composite material. These fibers, a favorite for their renewability and biodegradable properties, add a sustainable quality to the end product compared to the traditional plastic cases, which get extensively made from virgin plastics derived from fossil-based materials. The recyclable plastics utilized ensure that the waste is reduced, there is promotion of circular economy practice, and indirect dependency on non-renewable materials is held at bay.
This design is indeed very innovative since it could combine high-strength, lightweight fibers with recycled plastic resins and make this mobile case effectively protect the device while having a reduced footprint on the environment. Product biodegradability with plant-based fibers like bamboo and hemp further assures environmental sustainability all along the product lifecycle.
The natural fibers involve bamboo and hemp, which have relatively high tensile strength and toughness, critical to the reinforcement of the mobile case's mechanical properties. The high strength-to-weight ratio makes the strength of bamboo fibers very pronounced in improving the durability of the mobile case without adding any bulk. On the other hand, the hemp fibers contribute to the shock absorption properties of the material ensuring that the mobile device inside is protected from physical stresses.
Beside the impact resistance, the natural fibers provide shock absorption features that act to cushion the mobile device from sudden impacts or falls. Unlike the conventional hard-plastic mobile case, the new composite is flexible without feelings of stiffness or heaviness, thereby providing a better balance between strength and user-friendliness.
Figure 1 shows the general design of the mobile case. The diagram represents the integration of recycled plastic resins with natural bamboo or hemp fibers in a fiber-reinforced polymer matrix, which when combined give a high performance, eco-friendly material. This diagram identifies the composite layers: the outer layer, the polymer matrix, and the reinforcement obtained from the plant-based fibers. This composite structure further increases the durability of the mobile case, yet remains light in weight, which leads to more excellent protection for the device and reduces the environmental impact.
The manufacturing of this revolutionary mobile case requires an extremely accurate and controlled process that would allow the correct integration of recycled plastics and plant-based fibers. Natural fibers are then processed and blended with the recycled plastics to form a composite material with quality mechanical properties. Compatibility problems between fibers and the polymer matrix are even overcome through the laminated and bonded method in the molding process.
The composition of recycled plastics with natural fibers by a careful blending process ensures that the end product exhibits consistent performance throughout a range of physical conditions. This composite material provides the necessary strength, durability, and flexibility to offer the possibility of creating a mobile case that can be resistant to impacts, wear, and environmental stresses. On the other hand, the material's biodegradable property makes it a sustainable alternative to the conventional cases made from plastics, which often hamper the environment by causing pollution and contributing to landfill waste.
This amalgamation also opens room for greater personalization of the material properties using recycled plastics and natural fibers while bonding them with polymer matrix resins, thus allowing the exact fine-tuning of the product's flexibility, hardness, and density to meet particular user requirements. Doing so enables the mobile case to not only be customized to certain models but to different use cases while still maintaining its green credentials.
Besides saving the environment and giving a mechanical purpose to the usage of recycled plastics, it provides an economically viable case to the manufacturer of the mobile case. The added advantage of using recycled plastics together with natural fibers to reduce the cost of production helps to keep at an affordable cost because these materials are normally cheaper as compared to virgin plastics. This way, this alternative mobile case is still kept at competitive prices in the market, an eco-friendly alternative that does not give a premium but ensures affordability for the consumers.
Manufacturing the product using plant-based fibers and recycled plastics will save raw material costs so that manufacturers could reduce the overall cost of production; the final mobile case would be less expensive for the ultimate customer, but in the end, help to promote the adoption of sustainable manufacturing in the mobile accessories space.
In addition, recycling material reduces the dependence on non-renewable raw materials, thus helping to decrease overall carbon footprint related to mobile cases production. It supports the trend for a circular economy instead of linear - waste is reduced, and there is a flow of reuse and recycling of materials.
It also happens to be a differentiated product in the marketplace of mobile accessories because it offers an eco-friendly yet high-performance mobile phone case. The product addresses the growing need for sustainable alternatives without compromising on the essential features of protection and durability-features very germane to other visible product lines with consumers who are making demands for environmentally conscious products.
This is a healthy and reliable solution for the environmentally concerned consumers because it can utilize the combination of recycled plastics and natural fibers. Apart from helping to protect mobile devices, this case helps reduce plastic wastes in landfills while encouraging the use of the most sustainable method of manufacturing in the mobile accessory industry.
As the usage of recycled plastics and natural fibers for mobile case manufacturing becomes more widespread, this invention can act as an example to other producers that indeed there are very eco-friendly products with great mechanical performance. Pressure through use of renewable materials and the pull factor created by the growing demand for sustainable products will further orient the entire industry toward more responsible production practices and reduce environmental influence.
In conclusion, the product is a high-quality mobile case that combines performance, ruggedness, and sustainability. It appeals to consumers as both ecologically friendly and performance-oriented. Relieving plastic wastage, recycling, and promoting renewable materials characterize this mobile case towards moving towards greener manufacturing processes in the world.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
This invention brings out an innovative design concept for the manufacturing of a mobile phone case which integrates environmental friendliness along with improved mechanical properties. The novelty in the concept lies in its ability to reduce the ecological footprints associated with conventional mobile case materials by leveraging recycled plastics blended with natural fibers like bamboo or hemp. Not only are these materials renewable and biodegradable, but more importantly, they reduce their dependence on non-renewable resources. So, they make a great alternative to conventional plastics. This practice of using recycled materials promotes a circular economy by encouraging recycling and waste minimization and supporting sustainable materials that can be replenished naturally.
Natural fibers such as bamboo and hemp do integrate well and improve the mechanical properties of the mobile case. Such fibers offer strength, toughness, and impact resistance to the final product. Bamboo and hemp are also known for tensile strengths at impressive levels, thus making them a good choice for the reinforcement of cases against impacts such as drops and accidental bumps that always accompany mobile use. Although the case has strength added, it still can absorb shock and offer reliability without becoming stiff or uncomfortable to handle. The strengths and flexibility of the mobile case align the requirements set by users with a proper level of protecting the device placed inside. Thus, the mobile casing achieves an optimal balance between performance and usability while being comfortable and practical for everyday usage and withstanding physical stress.
Among the major features of this invention is that it has a composite material made from recycled plastics and natural fibers and a polymer matrix. These materials were processed and combined carefully in such a way that forms high-quality composites so that the mobile case delivers consistent performance across a wide range of conditions. To overcome compatibility challenges, these materials were carefully laminated and bonded in the manufacturing process to create a reliable product. This will ensure that the resultant composite material will possess the desired properties such as strength, durability, and flexibility while guaranteeing a high level of quality. By this technique, the final case for the mobile is able to withstand stresses from impact, wear, but is more environmentally friendly compared to normal cases for mobile made from virgin plastics.
Besides its environmental and mechanical benefits, the invention also focuses on making the production process cost-effective. Natural fibers and recycled plastics are less expensive than other plastic materials; hence, this lowers the overall cost of production. Thus, the mobile case becomes more affordable than a standard plastic case, depending on non-renewable raw materials. Use of such cost-effective material enables saving a considerable amount on the production cost, allowing them to reduce prices at the retail level without in any way compromising high-performance characteristics of the product as far as durability and protection are concerned. Thus this invention provides a sustainable and efficient solution for both the manufacturer and the consumer, that is to say, a high quality mobile case that is ecologically friendly without any losses of functionality.
This invention provides a differentiated product within the marketplace, offering a mobile case that is both eco-friendly and with high performance. In fact, this mobile case stands out by a combination of sustainability with better protection and durability. It caters to consumer demands that demand an eco-friendly choice while still able to outlast the competition in terms of performance. This specific composition of recycled plastics and natural fibers makes the product stand out in mobile accessories and adds the possibility of attracting a rapidly growing section of the eco-friendly-conscious consumer.
The invention also serves as an example of the model to encourage wider adoption of the ecological, environmentally friendly manufacturing practices within the mobile accessories industry. The invention shows that recycled plastics and natural fibers can be used to make mobile cases, thereby encouraging other manufacturers to use similar material. This will widely influence making such sustainable products for use by more businesses toward making less environmentally impactful products in terms of the production of mobile cases and will enhance the consumptions of renewable materials on an industrial level. Since more producers will soon follow this trend, the synergistic effect will be greatly reduced in plastic waste and strive to use much more environmentally friendly material throughout the mobile accessory industry.
Finally, the invention makes sure that it exceeds consumers' demand for a green product without lowering quality. A great combination of sustainability benefits and improved mechanical performance will make the mobile case offer protection and reliability in accordance with the consumer's expected values, with awareness toward environmental consideration. This solution would give consumers a mobile case that not only protects the device but also makes a good contribution to the environment, reducing waste and encouraging further sustainable production methods. With continued demand for eco-friendly products globally, the invention takes a proactive position as a better solution for consumers who are both environmentally conscious and concerned about the quality of the products they use.
, Claims:CLAIMS
WE CLAIM,
1. A process of making a cell-phone case, comprising the steps of:
A First layer containing a composite of recycled polycarbonate and/or silicone waste as the matrix material enhanced with fillers for added strength and durability;
A second layer, a composite material based on bamboo and/or hemp fibers with an optimized ratio to provide structural strength and elastic characteristics; and,
A third layer, which was Same as First layer and eco-friendly protecting covering that would improve the surface durability and provide further environmental resistance.
2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first layer is 50% to 70% of the case weight and which forms the core structural part of the mobile case.
3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second layer comprises a mixture of natural bamboo and hemp fibers that make up 30% to 50% of the total weight of the mobile case for maximum reinforcement.
4. The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the hybrid molding technique employed to create the layers comprises controlled temperature and pressure compression along with injection of the material for uniform quality of products.
5. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third layer is cured with specific curing conditions and coated with an eco-friendly surface treatment to improve the durability and aesthetics of the mobile case.

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