Recycling machine¶

First sketch of my final project

Description

Paper recycling machine: paper shredder combined with mixer and sieve

Origin

As a student I write down things on paper. Over time and years, I just get more and more outdated docs. Instead of buying new papers and store more documents, I wish there is some machine that could help me make recycled paper easily. I used to cut the papers into small pieces and stored them into a small cartoon box.

Aim

Get rid of documents(A4 paper) that no longer is useful

Instead of throwing them in the paper bin, these papers become recycled paper and can have a second life.

Safety

The paper shredder should be save for use. Making this thing is a real challenge!

(Also I feel bad to throw them, even on the garbage recycling section of my building. Because their collect papers and plastics with the same machine and burn them every early morning. )

How paper are recycled

Homemade recycled paper

I found that Get rid of documents(A4 paper) that no longer is useful. Instead of throwing them in the paper bin, these papers become recycled paper and can have a second life.

Safety

The paper shredder should be save for use. Making this thing is a real challenge!

2D conception

This is my 2D Sketch. The main problem that I’m struggling with is the assembly of 3 composants in my imagination: - The Shredder - The Blender - The Sieve or alternative

I’m still trying to figure out the All-in-one machine…

3D Design with Fusion 360

I used Fusion360 to design each part of my potential final project.

Sieve

Recycling Machine