WHAT IS “TRIZ? ”

A Russian acronym for

Teoria Resheneya Isobretatelskih Zadach

(Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)

THE HISTORY OF TRIZ• A discovery of a talented patent examiner for the Russian navy,

Genrich Altshuller, 1950’s• Originated from the study of several hundred thousands of the

world’s most inventive patents--now in millions• Altshuller recognized that the development of technological

systems follows predictable patterns that cut across all areas of technology--the speed of technical evolution can be accelerated

• Altshuller recognized that problem solving principles are predictable and repeatable--anyone can invent!

• Altshuller established schools to teach after a Stalin 7 yr. prison term—

• Altshuller deceased in 1998 at 71 years.

Key Discoveries

Are Mined for…

Origin of TRIZOrigin of TRIZGenrich Altshuller

* Today, the followers of Altshuller have analyzed / investigated over 2,800,000 patents

200,000+

Analysis of Patents*

40,000

Synthesized down to just Innovative Patents

1. Problems & solutions were repeated across industries & sciences Principles for solving Problems

2. Patterns of technical evolution were repeated across industries & sciences Technology Trends to evolve a technical system to the next generation

3. Innovations used scientific effects outside the field from where the original problem was found Scientific Effects can be used to solve problems in unique ways

BASIC CONCEPTS

• Systems evolve toward IDEALITY irreversibly

• Resolving CONTRADICTIONS as they evolve

• PATTERNS OF INVENTIONS/OPERATORS are constantly recognized and used

THINKING OUTSIDE YOUR PARADIGM

SPACE

TIME

POSSIBLE

IMPOSSIBLE

EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES SHAPE OUR BELIEF SYSTEM!!!

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Technology

Electrical &Magnetic Effects

& Technology

Chemical Effects& Technology

Thermo-Dynamics

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THE SOLUTION SPACETHE SOLUTION SPACE

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TAPPING OUR KNOWLEDGE

All Science

INDUSTRY

COMPANY

PERSONAL

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Is Knowable

NOTE: BRAINSTORMING, ETC. FOCUS ONLY ON USING THE INNER AREA MORE EFFECTIVELY

PARALLEL UNIVERSES

• Many industries or technologies face the same generic type of design problems.

• It’s almost impossible to cope with all areas of technology, read all literature,….

• Accidents or alerts sometimes change this

• It is helpful to be aware of problem solving principles used by everyone

TRIZ Philosophy

• Systems evolves through elimination of contradictions– Problems are be represented in terms of contradictions that must

be eliminated to come up with breakthrough solutions.• Evolution of systems is a systematic process

– A number of regularities exist which govern the technology evolution. The regularities are generic over various domains.

• Previous experience can be studied and re-used – By studying previous experience of creative work it is possible to

learn how to use this experience in a systematic way to solve new problems.

• New inventive problems are hard to formulate correctly– A task is to build the most correct problem formulation.

• Successful problem solving requires a blend of generic thinking and specific knowledge

Modern TRIZ is complex - It involves many tools

• 40 Inventive principles• Function Analysis )FA(• Inventive Standards• ARIZ )Algorithm of Inventive Pr. Solving(• Su-Field Modeling )SFM(• Root-Conflict Analysis )RCA+(• Reverse TRIZ• Catalogue of Effects

OPERATORS

Abstract problem Abstract solution

Specific problem Specific solution

AN OPERATOR

Operator Example

Specific problem Specific solution

3x2+5x+2 = 0 x = ????

AN OPERATOR

Operator Example

Specific problem Specific solution

3x2+5x+2 = 0 x= -1, -2/3

Trial and Error!!

AN OPERATOR--THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF TRIZ

Operator Example

Abstract problem Abstract solution

ax2+bx+c = 0 x=)-b+/-b2-4ac (/2a

Specific problem Specific solution

3x2+5x+2 = 0 x= -1, -2/3

TRIZ DOES FOR PROBLEM SOLVING AND FORECASTING WHAT ALGEBRA DOES FOR

EQUATION PROBLEM SOLVING

Problem: Remove cores from a million of

sweet peppers.…

INNOVATION-TRIZ,INC.

Processing Sweet PeppersProcessing Sweet Peppers

PATTERNS OF INVENTIONPATTERNS OF INVENTION

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WHAT IS THE OPERATOR?

“Slowly raise pressure and suddenly reduce it”

OR “accumulate energy and suddenly release it”• A path to a solution• A solving approach• A direction towards an answer

• Removing shells from sunflower seeds

• Cleaning filters

• Unpacking parts wrapped in protective paper

• Splitting diamonds along micro-cracks

• Producing sugar powder from sugar crystals

PATTERNS OF INVENTION

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A large number of typical problems are available for considerationTRIZ help to marrow the search to a manageable range of typical problemsFor each typical problem, there are one or more potential solutions

Prismof TRIZ -Analytical

tools

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Triz is both a mental process and a science, as well as a selection

of tools in a tool kit

The ideal system performs a required function without actually existing. The function is often performed using existing resources. ALL systems evolve in this direction over time by resolving contradictions.

Ideality

= All Useful FunctionsAll Harmful Functions

WHAT IS IDEALITY?WHAT IS IDEALITY?

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Problem 1

• How to protect orange plants from monkeys?

Solution

Lemon = modification of monkeys.

Problem 2

• How to protect the hydraulic foil from being damaged by cavitations?

Solution

• Ice = modification of water.

39 Parameters1. Weight of moving object 2. Weight of stationary object 3. Length of moving object4. Length of stationary object5. Area of moving object 6. Area of stationary object7. Volume of moving object8. Volume of stationary object9. Speed10. Force11. Stress, pressure, or tension12. Shape13. Stability of the object's composition14. Strength15. Duration of action by a moving object16. Duration of action by a stationary object17. Temperature18. Illumination intensity, brightness, light quality, etc. 19. Energy used by moving object20. Energy used by stationary object

21. Power22. Loss or waste of Energy23. Loss of substance24. Loss of Information25. Loss of Time26. Amount of substance/matter27. Reliability28. Measurement accuracy29. Manufacturing precision30. External harm affects the object31. Object-generated harmful factors32. Ease of manufacture33. Ease of operation Simplicity34. Ease of repair35. Adaptability or versatility36. Device complexity37. Complexity of control38. Extent of automation39. Productivity

40 Inventive Principles1. Segmentation 2. Taking out )Extraction(3. Local quality or conditions4. Asymmetry 5. Combining or merging6. Universality 7. Nesting 8. Counterweight 9. Preliminary counter-action 10. Preliminary action 11. Cushion in advance 12. Equipotentiality 13. Inversion or ‘the other way round' 14. Spheroidality - Curvature 15. Dynamics 16. Partial or excessive actions 17. Moving to another dimension 18. Mechanical vibration 19. Periodic action 20. Continuity of useful action

21. Rushing through or skipping 22. "Blessing in disguise" or "Turn Lemons into

Lemonade" 23. Feedback 24. Mediator or intermediary25. Self-service 26. Copying 27. Cheap short-lived object instead of expensive

durable one28. Replace mechanical system 29. Pneumatics or hydraulics 30. Flexible shells or thin films 31. Porous materials32. Change the color33. Homogeneity34. Rejecting and regenerating parts35. Transformation of physical or chemical states of an

object36. Phase transitions37. Thermal expansion38. Strong oxidants39. Inert atmosphere40. Composite materials

Contradiction MatrixWorsening

FeatureImproving Feature