1. TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
TRIZ
Pattern
Why new
An Introduction
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Methodology
TRIZ DIPR, DRDO
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
May 13, 2009
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
AK Dhamija, DIPR, DRDO TRIZ, An Introduction 1/57
2. Overview
TRIZ
1 Introduction
AK Dhamija Evolving Pattern
Introduction 2 Why new theory ?
Evolving
Pattern Good Solutions
Why new
theory ?
TRIZ - new paradigm
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new 3 TRIZ Methodology
paradigm
TRIZ 4 TRIZ concepts
Methodology
Contradiction
TRIZ
concepts Resources
Contradiction
Resources Ideal final result
Ideal final result
Patterns of Patterns of evolution
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Innovative Principles
Contradiction
Matrix Contradiction Matrix
References
5 References
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3. Green Pepper
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
How would you remove Cores From A Million Green Peppers ?
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction 1945: Patent for processing peppers
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
Force air inside of the peppers, Suddenly reduce the pressure:
evolution
Innovative Seeds and stems separate from pepper body.
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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4. Proposed solution
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
”Slowly raise pressure and suddenly reduce it”
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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5. Cedar Nuts
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
How would you remove shell of cedar nuts ?
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction 1950: Patent for removing the shell of cedar nuts
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
Under high pressure, water is forced inside of the shells. When
evolution
Innovative the pressure is suddenly reduced, the shells break away
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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6. And 27 Years Later ...
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
How would you break Artificial Diamonds ?
Why new
theory ? 1972: Patent for breaking artificial diamonds
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
• Diamonds are placed into a pressure chamber
TRIZ • High pressure forces air into micro fractures
Methodology
TRIZ • Releasing the pressure suddenly breaks the diamonds into
concepts
Contradiction
crystals
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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7. Do you see a pattern?
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Pattern: Raise Pressure Slowly Then Suddenly Release It
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
• Removing stems from bell peppers (1945)
Why new
theory ?
• Removing shells form sunflower seeds
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
• Shelling cedar nuts
paradigm
TRIZ • Cleaning filters
Methodology
• Unpacking parts wrapped in protective paper
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
• Splitting diamonds along micro-cracks (1972)
Resources
Ideal final result • Producing sugar powder from sugar crystals
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative • Explosive paper depulping
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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8. Innovation
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
Innovation is not an ”option” for any organization
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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9. Why new theory ?
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
Why does it take years (or decades) for so many excellent
theory ? solutions to be used, even though they are urgently needed and
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
the technology is available?
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts e.g. Penicillin, Fast-food restaurant, Flash smelting
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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10. Good Solutions
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why are good ideas rejected ?
Why new
theory ?
• The inventor is seldom a good salesperson
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
• Lack of support from management
TRIZ • Poor presentation of the idea
Methodology
TRIZ • Prejudices or the popular buzzwords ”paradigm paralysis”
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
• NIH (not-invented-here) syndrome
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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11. Not Exactly !
TRIZ
AK Dhamija people reject good solutions and invest in bad ones because
because they do not know the difference between them.
Introduction
Evolving People can take one of two positions
Pattern
Why new
• It is not possible to know whether the idea is good or bad when it is first proposed.
theory ? • Because the same patterns are repeated, we can learn from the past to get better solutions today.
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ There is growing evidence supporting position 2, using TRIZ to provide the general theory of the evolution of
Methodology good ideas.
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction Common Features of Good Solutions
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
• Resolves contradictions
evolution • Increases the ”ideality” of the system
Innovative
Principles • Uses idle, easily available resources
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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12. A New Approach to Problem Solving Is Needed
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution Features of good solutions
Innovative
Principles • Contradictions are solved
Contradiction
Matrix
• Idle resources are used
References
• Solving contradictions by using resources makes the system more ideal
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13. The reorganization of creative activity
TRIZ
The transition from the old way of working to the new
AK Dhamija
Introduction Old way of working : rationalized or hard model : Theory X
Evolving
Pattern • Trial and error
Why new • Contradictions are hidden
theory ?
Good Solutions
• Adding resources
TRIZ - new • Compromise
paradigm
• Evolution is considered accidental
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
New way of working : humanized or soft model : Theory Y
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
• Systematic work
Patterns of • Contradictions are clarified
evolution
Innovative
• Using available resources
Principles
Contradiction
• Ideal Final Result
Matrix • Knowledge of the patterns of evolution
References
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14. Two Models
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Rationalized or hard model : Theory X : Demand Pull
Introduction
Evolving • R&D centers are established
Pattern
• The work is controlled by budgets and time limits.
Why new
theory ?
• People need to be controlled tightly
Good Solutions • Management helps to get minor improvements
TRIZ - new
paradigm
• Seldom gives great, qualitatively new ideas
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Humanized or soft model : Theory Y : Science Push
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
• People naturally have imagination and creativity
evolution • External control is not the only means for good results
Innovative
Principles • Criticism and control are minimized or prohibited
Contradiction
Matrix • Fantasy, feeling, play, intuition, and pleasure are encouraged
References
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15. Which approach is better ?
TRIZ
AK Dhamija Inventive methodologies in industry seem to oscillate
Introduction
perpetually between hard and soft models. Both ways are blind
Evolving alleys
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
Existing Problem solving Tools don’t give specific techniques
paradigm
TRIZ • Quality Function Deployment (QFD): No tools to meet
Methodology
client’s contradictory requirements
TRIZ
concepts • Theory of Constraints (TOC): Recognizes conflicts but No
Contradiction
Resources tools to resole them
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution • Six Sigma: begun incorporating TRIZ to get good solutions to
Innovative
Principles the problems that were identified
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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16. Models of creative work
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources • Trial-and-error method is the oldest way of seeking ideas
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
• Hard and soft models are two popular attempts to make
Innovative
Principles work more effective.
Contradiction
Matrix • Scientifically managed problem solving combines the
References
strengths of both approaches with the theory of TRIZ
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17. What is TRIZ ?
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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18. How TRIZ Works : Principle of Solution by
Abstraction
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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19. teorija rezhenija izobretatelskih zadach
TRIZ theory of inventive problem solving
AK Dhamija TRIZ is a global theory, originated in erstwhile Soviet Union
Introduction • Founded by Genrich Saulovich Altshuller (1926-1998)
Evolving
Pattern • Confined in prisons and camps most of his lifetime in Baku
Why new
• In research on millions of patents he found common patterns of
theory ? evolution
Good Solutions • inventor can learn these patterns to develop new technology
TRIZ - new
paradigm
• Consciously, systematically and without many fruitless trials and
errors
TRIZ
Methodology
• TRIZ boom rose in the United States, Japan, and many other
countries
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction Core Concepts
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
• Contradiction
evolution • Resources
Innovative
Principles • Ideality
Contradiction
Matrix • Patterns of evolution
References • Innovative principles
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20. TRIZ Is Based On Technology, Not Psychology
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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21. TRIZ Methodology
TRIZ
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
• TRIZ is innovation by rapid, systematic process
Introduction
• Structured approach to problem solving
Evolving
• Much more powerful and complete than brainstorming, etc.
Pattern
Why new
theory ? 3 Key Findings
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
• Problems and solutions are repeated across industries & sciences
• Patterns of technical evolution are repeated across industries &
TRIZ sciences
Methodology
• Best innovations occur when scientific effects are used from outside
TRIZ the field where the original problems were developed
concepts
Contradiction
Resources TRIZ Addresses These Barriers to Problem Solving
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
• Shortage of individual knowledge
Principles • Lack of problem solving resources
Contradiction
Matrix • Avoiding contradictions
References • Psychological inertia
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22. Psychological Inertia
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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23. The case for Structured Innovation
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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24. TRIZ concepts
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Five Core Concepts of TRIZ
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
• Contradiction
TRIZ - new
paradigm • Resources
TRIZ
Methodology • Ideality
TRIZ
concepts
• Patterns of evolution
Contradiction
Resources • Innovative principles
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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25. Contradiction
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Difficult Problems Contain Contradictions
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
A contradiction is a conflict in the system. A system consists of two
Why new
components: tool (T) and object (O)
theory ?
Good Solutions Ax blade to cut wood
TRIZ - new
paradigm • The edge of the ax blade,is a tool that splits the object, a chunk of wood
TRIZ
Methodology • If you make the blade heavier, the ax can strike a more effective blow, but it becomes more awkward
to handle
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction A company wants to improve customer service by increasing staff training
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
• Training is the T that is used to improve a certain O: the professional quality of employees
evolution
Innovative
• For better service, more training time is needed but the time loss might be intolerable
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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26. The seesaw analogy of the problem situation
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles TRIZ advises us NOT to avoid contradictions
Contradiction
Matrix
• It reverses the logic - find the contradiction, intensify it
References
and resolve it without compromise
• Contradictions between tools and objects are the moving
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27. Resources
TRIZ
Using resources, one can remove the contradiction and get the ideal
AK Dhamija
final result
Introduction
Evolving
Resources are things (including waste), information, energy, or
Pattern
properties of the materials that are already in or near the
Why new
theory ? environment of the problem
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm Resource has the functional and technological ability to jointly
TRIZ perform additional functions
Methodology
TRIZ Ax blade to cut wood
concepts Blade, its edge, form, material, and other properties; the handle and its properties; the chunk of wood and its
Contradiction properties; the surrounding air; the person; etc.
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution A company wants to improve customer service by increasing staff training
Innovative
Principles The curriculum, its structure and properties, skills of teachers, textbooks, the motivation, and existing
Contradiction knowledge and skills of the students are all resources, as well as the culture of the company and the physical
Matrix
environment of the training
References
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28. Resources to resolve contradiction
TRIZ
Resources
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Resources are often invisible at
Why new
first because we are accustomed
theory ? to not seeing them
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ Sea saw as ideality
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
If resources included some rope, a
evolution
Innovative
tree, and a strong parent, both
Principles
Contradiction
ends of the plank could go up at
Matrix
the same time
References
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29. Resource Examples
TRIZ
AK Dhamija Solar Lighter Paint Generates Electricity
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
Staircase Power Purse
References
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30. Ideal final result
TRIZ
If the child’s resources included some rope, a tree, and a strong
AK Dhamija
parent, both ends of the plank could go up at the same time
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Ax blade to cut wood
Why new
theory ? • Something changes the ax in some way so that it is both heavy and light, for the double purpose of
Good Solutions making the blow stronger without decreasing the ease of use
TRIZ - new
paradigm • Hollow Handle : Air is used as the resource that solves the problem
TRIZ
Methodology
• The center of gravity moves nearer to the blade. The blow is more powerful, which could be thought
of as heavy, although the tool is lighter.
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction A company wants to improve customer service by increasing staff training
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
• Changing the training so that part of it is done on the job, not in the classroom
evolution
Innovative • Better learning as well as shorter classes, because the students can see the results immediately and
Principles are in a better position to apply them
Contradiction
Matrix • Improves both motivation and feedback
References
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31. Resources to resolve contradiction and achieve
Ideality
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix • Ideality is the measure of how close the system is to the ideal final result
References • If the useful feature improves, the ideality improves
• If the harmful feature lessens, the ideality improves
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32. Ideality
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
Ideality Approach
TRIZ
Methodology • The ideal system performs a required function without
TRIZ
concepts
actually existing
Contradiction
Resources • The function is often performed using existing resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
• ALL systems evolve in this direction over time by resolving
Innovative
Principles contradictions
Contradiction
Matrix
• Defining Ideality breaks psychological inertia
References
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33. Ideality Example
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Ideal Air Freshner for Rest rooms
Introduction
Evolving It Does not Exist
Pattern
Why new
theory ? Solution : Ideal Air Freshner for Rest rooms
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm • New fluorescent light bulb Fresh2 is a device that safely breaks
down odors, while providing light, a healthy alternative to
TRIZ traditional chemically based air fresheners
Methodology
• When you turn on light, then Fresh2 begins eliminating odors due
TRIZ to UV rays that trigger a photo catalytic process in titanium oxide
concepts coating
Contradiction • Since it’s a compact fluorescent bulb, it will serve longer then
Resources conventional incandescent lamp and save money in deodorizers and
Ideal final result in energy costs
Patterns of 2 : http://www.fresh2.com
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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34. Other Examples of Ideality
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Self Healing Plastic Self Balancing Bicycle
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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35. Patterns of evolution
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Important regularities in the development
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern Transition to microlevel or macrolevel
Why new
theory ? Ax blade to cut wood
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new • The ax can be segmented or divided into parts : molecules : Hollow axe
paradigm
TRIZ
• A stream of particles, as with a sandblaster, can be a very effective cutting tool, where each particle
could be considered a microax
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts A company wants to improve customer service by increasing staff training
Contradiction
Resources • A training program can be segmented (transition to microlevel) and integrated to larger systems
Ideal final result (transition to macrolevel)
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
• For better service, more training time is needed but the time loss might be intolerable
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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36. Patterns of Evolution
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative The patterns of evolution have multiple uses:
Principles
Contradiction
• they support the tools for problem solving, help to get solutions directly, and can be used for the
Matrix prediction of the future features of technology
References
• If the useful feature improves, the ideality improves
• If the harmful feature lessens, the ideality improves
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37. Innovative Principles across Industries
TRIZ
AK Dhamija tools that tell what the patterns mean and help us interpret the
patterns for any particular problem
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
40 Principles are based on the same study of patents and technology
Why new
theory ? that developed the patterns of evolution
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new Ax blade to cut wood - Principle 29
paradigm
TRIZ • Pneumatics and hydraulics: Use gas and liquid as parts of an object ...
Methodology
• Hollow handle
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction A company wants to improve customer service by increasing staff training - Principle 18
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
• Mechanical Vibration suggests using an object’s resonant frequency
evolution
Innovative • Improving the coordination of the curriculum, textbooks, and teaching with the learning style of the
Principles students and the culture of the company
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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38. Patterns of Evolution
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Forty innovative principles give cues for finding ideas
Matrix
They can be used both as independent tools and to support other
References
methods
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39. Forty Innovative Principles
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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40. Forty innovative principles : Examples
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
Twin Nut Stackable Rental Cars
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41. 2 Types of Contradictions
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
• Technical
Introduction • Physical
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ? Technical Contradiction
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
• An improvement in one system characteristic (parameter)
TRIZ results in the deterioration of another
Methodology
TRIZ
• Example: Airplane wing strength vs. light weight
concepts
Contradiction • Traditionally, technical contradictions are resolved by trade-off
Resources
Ideal final result or compromise
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative • TRIZ does it by 40 Inventive Principles since Problems and
Principles
Contradiction solutions are repeated across industries and sciences
Matrix
References
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42. Contradiction Matrix - 39 Problem Parameters &
40 Inventive Principles
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
Ideal final result
Patterns of
evolution
Innovative
Principles
Contradiction
Matrix
References
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43. Contradiction Matrix - Illustration
TRIZ
AK Dhamija
Introduction
Evolving
Pattern
Why new
theory ?
Good Solutions
TRIZ - new
paradigm
TRIZ
Methodology
TRIZ
concepts
Contradiction
Resources
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44. Example - Jet Engine
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Boeing wanted to install larger engines on a
Evolving redesigned 737. But, a larger air intake would
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reduce ground clearance to unacceptable levels
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• Resolve the contradiction using Asymmetry
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(Inventive Principle No. 4)
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45. 2 Types of Contradictions
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• Technical
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• should possess some property and
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46. Separating the two contradictory requirements
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4 Separation Principles
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• Separation in space
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47. Piling Problem
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48. Piling Solution : Separation in Time
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49. Car Space Problem
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Car should have a large space to accommodate people and
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should not have large space to get parked easily
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50. Car Space Solution : Separation in Space
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51. Separation between the parts and the whole
Example : Gripping workpieces of complex shape
TRIZ To grip workpieces of complex shape, vice jaws must have a
corresponding shape. It is expensive to produce a unique tool
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for every workpiece, however
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Vise with ordinary jaws, but add multiple hard bushings
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• Use a vise with ordinary jaws, but add multiple hard bushings around the workpiece that move
horizontally to conform to the workpiece’s shape
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• When a current is applied, the liquid crystals align and the film is nearly transparent
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52. Separation upon Condition Example : Privacy Glass
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53. Separation Principles
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Good Solutions • Expert TRIZ experts convert technical contradictions to
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54. Ideality and Resources : Pill Inspection Workstation
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Vibratory feed move pills around an internal spiral to top of
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vibratory bowl where the pills are discharged and slide down an
Introduction incline plane onto a conveyor. As the pills go by, the inspectors
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55. An Elegant Solution - The Pill Inspects Itself
TRIZ Change the escapement for the vibratory bowl so that the pills
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inches. Pills that are round will roll at a velocity that allows
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them to jump to the conveyor. The pills that are chipped will
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56. Modeling Approaches in TRIZ
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TRIZ Modeling Tools
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• Many Little People (MLP) modeling - Model with
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Miniature Dwarfs (MMD)
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57. References
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• Kalevi Rantanen and Ellen Domb, ”Simplified TRIZ”, Second
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paradigm • Tim Schweizer, Ph.D. Professor of Management schweizt,
TRIZ ”Mission Impossible: TRIZ in One Hour ASQ Meeting”,
Methodology
November 2007
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Presentation available at
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