4.1 Establishing the functions

sl.No	Functions
1	Sense the empty plate
2	Hold the plate
3	Move the plate to dispensing area
4	Stop the plate
5	Store the media
6	Pour the media into plates
7	Sense the filled plate
8	Solidify the media (if needed)
9	Move the plate to withdrawal section
10	Release the plate
11	Indicate process completion
12	Display the number of plates dispensed
13	Display the time taken

4.2 Function Tree

4.3 Morphological chart

sl.No	Sub-Functions	Means 1	Means 2	Means 3	Means 4
1	Sensing plate	Ultrasonic sensor	Infrared sensor	Proximity sensor	Metal detector sensor
2	Plate Movement	Sliders	Conveyer belt	Screw conveyer	Chain conveyer
3	Store The Media	Bottles	Steel containers	Fibre containers	Glass container
4	Dispencing Media	Tube filling	Mass filling	Syringe	Pipe
5	Petri Plate Holder	Rack holders	Metal holder	tube holders	fibre holders
6	Solidifying the media	Dry heat	Chemically	Radiation	Cooling unit
7	Dispencer	DC motor	Stepper motor	Servo motor	Electrical pump
8	Procoess Completion Indication	LED screen display	Buzzer	LED indicator	Speaker

4.4 Generating Concept

2.4.1 concept design 1

2.4.2 concept design 2

2.4.3 concept design 3

2.4.4 concept design 4