Automatic Can Crusher
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Group
Mike Morena
Eric Miller
Brian Peters
Problem Statement and Concept
Our project for the semester consists of creating an automated can crushing machine. The purpose of the machine would be to easily load and crush a standard size aluminum beverage can. If possible we would like to be able to load and crush multiple cans in succession.
In order to automate this process many machine elements will be included:
- Electric Motor
- Quick Return Mechanism
- Gearing\gear reductions
- Linkages
- Flywheel
- Mechanical advantage parts
- Bearings
| Number | Customer Requirements | Engineering Specifications | Target (units) | Verification/Validation | Customer Satisfaction Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easily mountable (Basic) | Time to mount(min) | 15 min | Estimate the time to mount based on the geometry/complexity and number of parts | ||
| 2 | Be able to crush cans quickly | Cans per minute | 12 cans/min | Using Working Model, it will be possible to simulate the can crusher and time how many cans it can crush in one minute | ||
| 3 | Standard aluminum cans. ie. Beer, Soda, Juice | Dimensions and Material Properties (inches,aluminum) | Aluminum Can (4.8in tall, 2.5in Diameter) | Measure actual cans and verify aluminum | ||
| 4 | Minimal jamming | Rate (jams/1000) crushes | 10 Jams per 1000 crushes | Estimate how many jams the can crusher will have based on the geometry/complexity of the can | ||
| 5 | Crush cans to a certain thickness | Average thickness of crushed can (cm) | 3/4 inch | Set the can crusher to a certain displacement when crushing a can, guaranteeing the can will be of a certain thickness when it is crushed | ||
| 6 | Not very loud | Decibels (dB) | 20 dB | Do a sound test while crushing a can under similar circumstances as the automatic can crusher | ||
| 7 | Reasonable size | Dimensions/Volume (cm/cm^3) | 2ft tall x 2ft deep x 10in wide | Measure dimensions in Working Model | ||
| 8 | Reasonable cost | Dollars ($) | Target | Estimate cost based on physical parameters of can crusher | ||
| 9 | Aesthetics | Customer satisfaction survey (%) | Target | Conduct a survey on people based on what the design concept of the can crusher looks like | ||
| 10 | Durable | Number of crushes until failure (#) | Target | Estimate the durability of the can crusher based on physical parameters of the machine | ||
| 11 | Safe (Child Proof) | No. of sharp edges, finger size openings (#)(cm) | Target | verfication |
Automatic Can Crusher
