Product Dna and the Property-function Matrix

If systematic approaches to innovation are pushing the view outside the domain, a form of filtering or direction is needed. Product DNAâ„¢ provides a structure, a common ground, a checklist for knowledge transfer.Read More

New TRIZ-Based Tool — Function-Oriented Search (FOS)

By: Simon S. Litvin

Abstract One of the major obstacles for a worldwide TRIZ implementation is a contradiction within TRIZ itself. On the one hand, based on Altshuller’s five levels of Invention Classification, the best solutions belong to Levels 4–5, … Read More

Creative design of the elliptical stepper with a pace-correction function

By: Jen-Yu Liu1 and Meng-Hui Hsu

Abstract A prototype elliptical stepper has been made that possesses both the functions of bodybuilding and pace correction. This paper’s creative conception is to make the elliptical stepper available not only for indoor exercise … Read More

The Function Model For Existing Product Using Reverse Fishbone Diagram

By: Tan Runhua, Cao Guozhong, Zhang Ruihong School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, P.R.China

Abstract: The substance-field model for a function in TRIZ is simplified first and two elements and an action as a function model … Read More

How Function is Realized in Problem Solving

TAKAHARA Toshio takahara-t@m.ieice.org

0. Preface “TRIZ” is the Russian acronym for “Theory of Inventive Problem Solving” [1]. “ASIT” (the acronym for “Advanced Systematic Inventive Thinking”) [2-8] is the thinking method derived from TRIZ.

I discussed the basic outline of “function” … Read More

Solution Dynamics as a Function of Resolution Method (Physical Contradiction v. Technical Contradiction)

Solution Dynamics as a Function of Resolution Method (Physical Contradiction v. Technical Contradiction)

Michael S. Slocum, K.O.St.I., Ph.D. Ontro, Inc. 13250 Gregg Street Poway, CA 92064 USA mslocum@ontro.com

Ellen Domb, Ph.D. PQR Group … Read More

The Conceptual Design Of A Fast Clasping Mechanism Based On Function Means Tree And TRIZ

By: Tan Runhua (School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, P.R.China)

Abstract: Based on the analysis of users’ requirements, the objective tree for a fast clasping mechanism is developed. S-field analysis in TRIZ is used to … Read More

Case Studies In TRIZ: A Novel Heat Exchanger (Use of Function Analysis Modelling to Find and Eliminate Contradictions)

A version of this paper was first prepared for the First International Conference on Advanced Engineering Design, held in Prague during June 1999. A different version was also presented at the 3rd European Invention Machine User Group Conference in … Read More

Tool, Object, Product (TOP) Function Analysis

Zinovy Royzen,PresidentTRIZ Consulting, Inc.Seattle, WashingtonTel: (206) 364-3116 Fax: (206) 364-8932zroyzen@aol.comhttp://members.aol.com/zroyzen/triz.html

This paper was presented at TRIZCON99, The First Symposium on TRIZMethodology and Application of Altshuller Institute for TRIZ Studies, March 7-9,1999, Novi, Michigan

Copyright 1999 by … Read More

Dialog on TRIZ and Quality Function Deployment

Ellen Domb, Ph.D. The TRIZ Institute, 190 N. Mountain Ave., Upland, CA 91786 USA (909)949-0857 FAX (909)949-2968 ellendomb@compuserve.com

A recent series of letters from reader Alex Olimpo, educated in the Philippines and working in Singapore, has re-ignited interest in … Read More