04.CONCEPT GENERATION
| SL.NO | Functions from user perspective | Functions from Designer perspective |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | To Crush the Can | It should be Automatic, and if user wanted it should be manually operated |
| 02 | It should crush can effectively | |
| 03 | Crushed cans directly should be dispensed in the dustbin | |
| 04 | It must sense the can to crush | |
| 05 | Sensor to crush Aluminium and steel cans | |
| 06 | Safely crushing the can | |
| 07 | Switch for controlling can crushing | |
| 08 | Supply of electrical and when needed mechanical power |
| Sub functions | Concept 01 | Concept 02 | Concept 03 | Concept 04 | Concept 05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | steel | Aluminium | foam | wood | Steel |
| Motor | DC motor | Stepper motor | DC motor | DC motor | DC motor |
| power supply | Electrical outlet | Electrical outlet | Electrical outlet | Electrical outlet | Electrical outlet |
| User interface | LED indicator | digital display | LED indicator | LED indicator | LED indicator |
| can detection | Proximity Sensor | Proximity Sensor | Proximity Sensor | proximity Sensor | proximity Sensor |
| can storage | Cylinder | Cylinder | Cuboid | cuboid | Rectangular |
