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Can Crusher. Ryan Yang Kyle Knupp Jessica Caraos Renee Winet. Agenda. Group Development. Constitution . Timeline. Timeline Cont. Timeline Cont. Problem statement .
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Can Crusher Ryan Yang Kyle Knupp Jessica Caraos Renee Winet
Problem statement • The group must fabricate a can crusher for Roadrunner Trucking that will reduce the volume of each aluminum can by 70% using at least one simple machine.
Background • Soda cans too large to dispose • Reduce can size by 70% • Use at least 1 simple machine • Bin to hold 20 cans • Finished by May 18th, 2012
Customers • Roadrunner Trucking: • Needs to reduce cans by 70% • If not$0.05 penalty fee. • Mr. Pritchard: • ITC teacher • Collects Deliverables
Research • 100-170 lbs. of force • Simple machines decrease effort • Attach: • Wood glue, screws, nails, dowels • Crushed Can= 1.5” x 2.5”= App. 18in^3 • Soft wood used because it’s cheaper.
Criteria • Minimum of one simple machine • Must fit within 18x24x30 box • PVC, Wood, Metal Hinges, and Brackets • Can must drop into bin • Bin must hold 20 crushed cans
Constraints • Must follow PLTW Design Process • No human intervention when dropping can • Binmust slide out of the crusher • All parts must be fabricated • Must be manually operated • Must be one unit • Cannot have pre-dented cans • Only one operator • Bin must hold 20 crushed cans
Scale: 1-10 1 being lowest, 10 being highest Select an approach
Select an approach Scale: 1-5, 1 being lowest, 5 being highest.