3. Problem Definition - Q-Div-2022-2023-Odd/Repo-6 GitHub Wiki
Need Statement:-
SC hardware industry needs automatic nuts, bolts, and drill bits sorter depending on dimension, weight, etc
1.1 Question and answer
| Sl.no | Questions | Answers | Objectives | Constraints | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do you want automatic or semiautomatic bot? | Semiautomatic | yes | ||
| 2 | What should be the dimension of the machine? | 2ft1ft1ft | yes | ||
| 3 | What should be the expected budget for the machine? | Within Rs 5000 | Yes | ||
| 4 | In how many days do you what this machine to get ready? | 90 days | Yes | ||
| 5 | What should be the weight of the machine? | 1 kg | Yes | ||
| 6 | What should be the working hours per day? | 5 hours | Yes | ||
| 7 | Do you want the machine to be portable or installed at a place? | Portable | Yes | ||
| 8 | How many different weights of nuts are to be sorted? | 4 different weights | Yes | ||
| 9 | What material should be used for sorting plate? | Foam | Yes | ||
| 10 | Do you want nut weights to be labeled on the sorting compartment? | Yes | Yes | ||
| 11 | What should be the color of the machine? | Grey | Yes | ||
| 12 | What should be the material of the nut-storing container? | Foam | Yes | ||
| 13 | Do you want to add some more nuts in between the sorting process? | Yes | Yes | ||
| 14 | What should be the nut holding capacity of the machine? | 500g | Yes | ||
| 15 | What material should the machine be made of? | Foam Sheets | Yes |
1.2 Basic Survey and requirements
| sl no | Observation from Surveys | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weight of the machine | it should be easy to carry and transportable |
| 2 | No of operations | The machine should work fine for at least 8 to 10 attempts |
| 3 | Cost | Machine should be built with minimum budget |
| 4 | Duration to complete one cycle of sortig | Five minutes |
| 5 | Materials to be used | Materials built must be nontoxic and lightweight |
1.3 Identifying Clients Objectives
| sl no | Objectives |
|---|---|
| 1 | Machine should be semi-automatic |
| 2 | Machine should be portable |
| 3 | Machine should be user-friendly |
| 4 | It should be able to control speed |
Problem definition version 1.1:-
Design a semi-automatic nut-sorting machine that can do accurate work, is user-friendly, and must be portable. It should have the provision to add a few more nuts in between the sorting process. It should be labeled with nut weight on the compartment plate.
1.4 Identify constraints
| sl no | Constraints |
|---|---|
| 1 | Machine should be 1kg |
| 2 | Dimensions 1ft |
| 3 | Machine should work continuously for 5 hours a day |
| 4 | Machine should get ready in 90 days |
| 5 | Holding capacity of the nut container should be 500g |
| 6 | Machine should be of grey color |
| 8 | Machine should use Foam sheet material |
| 9 | Sorting plate and container should be made of foam sheets |
| 10 | It should fit into a budget of Rs 5000 |
Problem definition version 1.2:-
Design a semi-automatic nut-sorting machine that can do accurate work is user-friendly and must be portable. It should have the provision to add a few more nuts in between the sorting process. The machine should use foam material for making a sorting plate and the machine. It should be able to sort 4 different weights of nuts with dimensions of the machine being 2ft1ft1ft and must fit into the budget of Rs 5000. The weight of the machine should be 1kg and the nut holding capacity of the container should be 500g. Must work continuously for 5 hours a day, and the machine must get ready within 90 days.
1.5 Establish Functions
| sl no | functions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Store nuts in the container |
| 2 | Store nuts in the sorting compartment |
| 3 | Dispense damaged nuts before sorting |
| 4 | Sort the nuts depending on weight |
Problem Definition version 1.3:-
Design a semi-automatic nut-sorting machine that can do accurate work is user-friendly and must be portable. It should have the provision to add a few more nuts in between the sorting process. The machine should use foam material for making a sorting plate and the machine. It should be able to sort 2 different weights of nuts with dimensions of the machine being 2ft1ft1ft and must fit into the budget of Rs 5000. The weight of the machine should be 1kg and the nut holding capacity of the container should be 500g. Must work continuously for 5 hours a day, and the machine must get ready within 90 days.