PROBLEM DEFINITION - M-Division-2019-20-Even/Repo-13 GitHub Wiki
Need Statement:
An industry requires Seed ball making machine to diminish the labor involved in making balls of clay consisting of seeds and hence ensure low time consumption, along with lowering of capital investment. Hence the industrialist would like to switch to this part of modern technology and there is also a similar need from the department of modern horticulture for making seed balls.
1.1 Question and answer
| Questions |
Answer |
Objective/Function/Constraint |
| 1. Should the machine be automatic? |
The machine should be semi-automatic |
Objective |
| 2. Should the machine be fixed or portable? |
The machine should be portable |
Objective |
| 3. What must be the maximum weight of the machine? |
The weight of the machine should not exceed 3 kg |
Constraint |
| 4. How many balls of seed should the machine make? |
At least 10 balls per minute |
Constraint |
| 5. What should be the size of the ball made? |
To the desired shape of user |
Objective |
| 6. Should the machine be user-friendly? |
Yes the machine has to be user-friendly |
Objective |
| 7. What other features should the machine include? |
Safety alert system and Notification when the operation is completed |
Functions |
| 8. How much the machine can cost? |
The machine can cost around Rs.5000 |
Constraint |
| 9. What should be the dimensions of the machine? |
The dimensions will be minimum |
Objective |
1.2 Basic Survey and Requirements
| Observations from surveys |
Requirements |
| 1. Weight of the machine |
It should be easy to transport |
| 2. Mode of operation |
It should be semi-automatic |
| 3. Cost of the machine |
Machine should be constructed with minimum budget |
| 4. No. of balls to be made |
It should make at least 10 balls per minute |
| 5. The dimension of the machine |
It should be of smaller dimensions |
| 6. Materials used to construct |
Materials should be light weighted and cost effective |
1.3 Identifying Clients Objectives
A list of Design Objectives
| S.No |
Objectives |
| 01 |
Machine should be semi-automatic |
| 02 |
Machine should be portable |
| 03 |
Machine has to be user-friendly |
| 04 |
Machine cost should be within budget |
Problem definition:- Design a semi-automatic seed ball making machine, which is portable involving the process of making the balls of seed to the desired size also being cost-effective and user-friendly.
1.4 Identify Constraints
A list of design Constraints
| S.No |
Constraints |
| 01 |
Weight: Machine should not exceed 3 kg |
| 02 |
Quantity: At least 10 balls per minute |
| 03 |
Cost: The machine can cost around Rs.5000 |
| 04 |
Durability: The machine should function for 3 hours continuously |
Problem definition:-Design a semi-automatic seed ball making machine which involves the process of making the clay balls of the desired size, portable in nature, user-friendly,light-weighted with minimum dimensions and the cost of the machine to be within Rs 5000.
1.5 Establish Functions
A list of Design Functions
| S.No |
Functions |
| 01 |
Sensing the soil and seeds |
| 02 |
Storing of the soil |
| 03 |
Pushing clay and soil |
| 04 |
Rolling the seed balls |
| 05 |
collecting the seed balls |
| 06 |
Notify when process is complete |
| 07 |
Safety alert system |
| 08 |
Smooth functioning |
Problem definition:-Design a semi-automatic seed ball making machine, which is portable, involving the process of making balls of optimum size also being cost-effective and user-friendly. The machine should be inclusive of features like the notification or indicating that the operation is completed and simultaneously ensure the smooth functioning of the machine and also the machine should run for at least 3 hrs and the weight of the machine should be minimum.