Creating a working model of a leg press dustbin using simple materials like ice cream sticks, cardboard, chopsticks, and color paper can be an engaging project.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you build this model:
Materials Needed:
- Ice Cream Sticks (for the framework)
- Cardboard (for the base and dustbin)
- Chopstick (for the pressing mechanism)
- Color Paper (for decoration)
- Glue or Hot Glue Gun (for assembly)
- Scissors and Cutter (for cutting cardboard and color paper)
- Rubber Bands (for the hinge mechanism)
- Paint or Markers (for decoration)
Video Steps to Build the Mini Dustbin Working Model:
- Create the Dustbin:
- Cut a rectangular piece of cardboard to make the body of the dustbin. Fold and glue the sides to form a box.
- Cut another piece of cardboard for the lid of the dustbin, making sure it’s slightly larger than the opening of the box.
- Build the Base and Framework:
- Cut a piece of cardboard to form the base on which the dustbin will stand.
- Use ice cream sticks to create a sturdy frame around the dustbin. Glue the sticks vertically at the corners of the base and horizontally to connect the vertical sticks.
- Create the Lid Mechanism:
- Attach the chopstick horizontally to the back of the lid using glue. This will act as the hinge for the lid.
- Secure the chopstick to the back upper edge of the dustbin using rubber bands or a small piece of cardboard rolled around it to allow it to rotate.
- Add the Leg Press Mechanism:
- Create a lever mechanism using ice cream sticks. Glue two ice cream sticks together end-to-end to form a longer stick. Repeat this to create two such long sticks.
- Attach one end of each long stick to the bottom of the front side of the dustbin using a piece of cardboard as a hinge.
- The other end of these sticks will be where you press with your foot.
- Connect the Lever to the Lid:
- Attach a short piece of chopstick horizontally to the bottom center of the dustbin lid.
- Connect this short chopstick to the long sticks of the lever mechanism using rubber bands or a piece of string. This way, pressing the lever with your foot will lift the lid.
- Test and Adjust:
- Test the mechanism by pressing the lever with your foot. The lid should lift up.
- Adjust the tension of the rubber bands or string if needed to ensure smooth operation.
- Decorate the Model:
- Use color paper to decorate the dustbin, base, and lever. You can paint the ice cream sticks and cardboard to make the model more appealing.
- Add labels or drawings to illustrate the working mechanism of the dustbin.
Usage:
- Press the lever with your foot to lift the lid of the dustbin.
- Release the lever to close the lid.
This model will help illustrate how a foot-operated dustbin works, providing both a practical and educational experience.