26-10-2016, 11:12 AM
1461259454-FullyAutomaticCanCrusher1280.pdf (Size: 537.06 KB / Downloads: 21)
Abstract: The main aim to make such a mechanical oriented project is to reduce the scrap volume and use it for
recycle purpose properly. Now a days there is widely usage of cans have been done in hotels and canteen and for
their storage large volume of space is required. This research paper include design and structure analysis of can
crusher. There are so many researchers who have done work on design and analysis, but still there are so many
areas of scope regarding this design and analysis. Microcontroller makes up the backbone for this project. This
project involves processes like design, fabrication and assembling procedures. Even though there are many types
of the can crusher machine in the market, the completion of the new model provides a more practical usage than
previous one.
INTRODUCTION
The main purpose of the project is to get knowledge of design and fabrication. The design is an environment friendly and
uses simple properties such as mechanical single slider and automation properties which uses microcontroller and sensor.
The design is done so that knowledge of designing, mechanism and forces analysis are increased. In order to reduce the
waste, we planned to create a can crushing machine that will reduce the volume of aluminum cans by approximate eighty
percent. This machine primarily usage is to save space and for recycling. It can be placed anywhere in park, restaurant,
canteens, etc. in today‟s life most of the food items are packed in canned. Cold drinks and other beverages are also comes
in cans. Commercial establishments like cafeteria and bars, have to deal with leftover cans. Storage is often a problem and
cans consume lot of space, thereby increasing total volume of trash. The transportation cost is also high for moving such a
huge number of cans. Thus this machine will help to recycle and maintain eco-friendly environment also.
This project involves the process of designing the different parts of the crusher machine considering the forces and
ergonomic factor for people to use. This project mainly about generating a new concept of can crusher that would make
easier to bring anywhere and easier to crush cans. After design has completed, it was transformed to its real product where
the design is use for guidelines.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
Can recycling is very important part of any family and community recycling program. Aluminium recycling is one of the
easiest things you can do to help the environment. Recycling of can began a long ago and started to become common
place back in early 1970‟s.
Can is 100% renewable. This means that can you take to your local recycling centre today becomes a new aluminium can.
There are no waste products n the process of making a 100% renewable resources and one of the best things can recycle.
You might be surprised to know that within 60 days an aluminium can is able to go from your recycling centre and
becomes a brand new can to be used by consumer.
2.1. Crusher
A crusher is a machine designed to reduce large solid material object into a smaller volume or pieces. Crusher reduces the
size or change the form of waste material so they can more easily disposed or recycles.
2.2. Pneumatics
Pneumatics is a section of technology that deals with the study and application of pressurized gas to produce mechanical
moton. Pneumatic system, which are used extensively in industry and factories are commonly plummed with compressed
air or compressed inert gases.
WORKING
The engine is attached at compressor site .the compressor is made ON till the pressure in storage tank reaches 5 bar
pressure. Here, the minimum operating pressure is 3bar to crush the can. The flexible hose coupled with the compressor
tank and the air storage tank installed on the air engine .Here we use combination of electronic circuit, 5/2 solenoid valve
for running cylinder compressor .the utility valve which supplies the air from the air tank to the direction control valve is
gradually opened. The 5/2 direction control valve is operated as can placed in front of the opto sensor.
A can crusher for environmental protection is generally composed of a pneumatic system to drive a piston forward or
reverse backward. When the piston is move forward a plate which act as a bore of the piston moves along the piston
crushes the can. A separate pneumatic cylinder is used to push the can in crushing zone. A groove formed at an inner
bottom portion to drain any residue left in a can to a collecting bin.
The working of the project picture have been made and its imeg format is taken and uploaded here
CONCLUSION
The above design procedure is been adopted for the fabrication of fully automatic can crusher machine which will make
the product durable for the long time as well as make it efficient and also helps to understand the concept of design. Thus
with the help of this design we can fabricate an automatic can crusher machine to simply reduce the volume of cans as
well as to reduce the human fatigue.