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Beverage Can Crusher Project Overview
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Outline Loren Lobbestael Introduction Objective Organizational Structure Project Approach Background Potential Solutions John Tasdemiroglu Selected Design Key Constraints Management Plan Schedule Budget Summary
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Group 2 Kyle Cleland Loren Lobbestael Tom Pauly John Tasdemiroglu
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Objective Develop and Construct the Technical Feasibility of a Low Cost, Compact, and Reliable Beverage Can Crusher, which will crush a 12 oz. Aluminum can to 33% of its original size.
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Organizational Structure Eugene Machine Technician Co-Workers TACOM & GM Dr. Newaz Professor Gautam Sayal T.A.
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Project Approach Demonstrate the ability to crush an aluminum beverage can Accomplish our goal within our budget Improve upon the ideas of several patented designs
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Background Sept. 3 rd – 7 th – Performed Patent search for can crushers Sept. 17 th – Design review with TACOM co-workers Sept. 20 th – Design review with GM co-workers Sept. 20 th – Met with Eugene to evaluate possible designs Sept. 27 th – Tested the force required to crush beverage cans Oct. 2 nd – Reviewed the feasibility to manufacture our design with Eugene
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Potential Solutions Power Screw Crusher Dual Plate Crusher Twin Screw Crusher
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Power Screw Crusher
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Dual Plate Crusher
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Twin Screw Crusher
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Selected Design Specifications Purpose Crush a 12 oz. Aluminum beverage can to 33% of its size Materials Provide strength and durability through the life of the device Ergonomics Minimize the forces acting on the body Function Provide easy disposal and storage of crushed cans Safety Prevent accidental injuries Aesthetics Appealing to the consumer Social Impact Promote recycling and conserve natural resources Application Utilized in homes and at bars/restaurants
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Selected Design
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Key Constraints Cost Can we design & manufacture within our budget? Reliability Does it work consistently without failure? Aesthetics Does this product appeal to the consumer?
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Management Plan Semi-Weekly Team Meetings Weekly Progress Reports Weekly Project Status with Professor Internal Sub-System Reviews by Technical Peers Electronic Information Dissemination
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Schedule
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Budget ItemsCost Electric Motor$100 Bearings$65 Housing$50 Frame$50 Sprockets$25 Shaft$10 Chain$10 TOTAL$310
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Summary Develop a can crusher that will crush a 12 oz. Aluminum beverage can to 33% of its original size Illustrated our organizational structure & plan with a working schedule Stated our research using patents, technicians, and engineers Showed 3 effective alternate designs Listed the specifications and working model of the selected design Cost, Reliability & Aesthetics will be the key constraints Cost of $310 is below the $400 Budget
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