Product Design and Development

TRIZ PROBLEM
Formulation to Solution
Div:S, Group: 2,
Roll No. :7,8,9,10,11,12
Agenda
• 39 parameters of TRIZ
 Contradictions-
1. Spectacles
2. Traffic light
3. School bag
4. Mobile cover
5. Bulky watches
 Solutions
 39 Parameters of TRIZ

1.Weight of moving 14.Strength 27.Reliability

object 15.Durability of moving obj. 28.Measurement accuracy
2.Weight of stationery 16.Durability of nonmoving 29.Manufacturing precision
3.Length of moving obj. 30. Object-affected harmful
object 17.Temperature 31.Object-generated harmful
4.Length of stationery 18.Illumination intensity 32.Ease of manufacture
5.Area of moving object 19.Use of energy by moving 33.Ease of operation
6.Area of stationery 20.Use of energy by 34.Ease of repair
7.Volume of moving stationary 35.Adaptability or
object 21.Power Versatility
8.Volume of stationery 22.Loss of energy 36.Device complexity
9.Speed 23.Loss of substance 37.Difficulty in detecting
10.Force (Intensity) 24.Loss of information 38.Extent of automation
11.Stress or Pressure 25.Loss of time 39.Productivity
12.Shape 26.Quantity of substance
13.Stability of the object
 Contradiction- Spectacles
1
PROBLEM STATEMENT:- As we want to increase the strength of the
spectacles, more tougher and denser material must be used. However in
doing so the weight of the glasses increases substantially. The
spectacles must be light weight enough for the ease of carrying. If we
reduce the weight, the strength of spectacles will reduce.

 Feature to Improve –
Strength.
 Feature to preserve -
Weight of stationary
 Principles -
1.Segmentation
-Divide an object into independent parts.

2.Cheap short-living object

- Replace an inexpensive object with a multiple of inexpensive
objects, comprising certain qualities (such as service life, for
instance).

3.Copying
-Instead of an unavailable, expensive, fragile object, use simpler
and inexpensive copies.

4.Composite materials
- Change from uniform to composite (multiple) materials.
 Solutions -
1. Segmentation -
-Dividing the glass frame into multiple parts which are
smaller, light-weight and interconnected to each other.
-These parts must be made of high-strength but light
weight materials like carbon-fibre, titanium and its
alloys, etc.
-The interconnection of these small parts will eventually
distribute the load and stress of the spectacles making
the overall frame stronger and lighter.

2. Cheap short-living object-

-Replacing the standard hinges made up of metals
with a relatively cheaper, durable and a more light-
weighted material like plastic or high-strength
polymer.
-These hinges can also be replaceable over a
period of time as they are quite inexpensive and a more
sustainable material.
 Solutions -
3. Copying-
-Copying and implementing the design of a stronger
light weight material like carbon fiber used in different
industries like aerospace(head and tail of aircraft),
automotives, sports material(like rackets and sticks),etc.
-This may be used in the designing of metal rod inside
temple part of the spectacles.
4. Composite material-
-For making the main frame of the spectacles,
composite epoxy resin/carbon fiber material can be used as
they are lighter, stronger, and more flexible than metal and
can be combined to enhance its properties.
-Composite material such as carbon fiber
reinforced polymer (CFRP) can be used to manufacture the
eyeglass frame ,thus allowing more flexibility, strength and ease
to carry.
 Traffic
Contradiction-
Lights
2
PROBLEM STATEMENT:-Hundreds of lives are saved by traffic lights
everyday through prevention of accidents. But sometimes they
illuminate less which causes problems in seeing them. If we increase
their illumination intensity then the energy consumed also increases.

 Feature to Improve – Illumination

intensity
 Feature to preserve –Use of
energy by stationary object
 Principles -

1.Color changes: (32)

Change the color of an object or its external environment.

Change the transparency of an object or its external
environment.

2.Parameter changes:(35)
Change an object's physical state (e.g. to a gas, liquid, or solid.)
Change the concentration or consistency
Change the degree of flexibility.
Change the temperature.
 Principles -

3.Segmentation: (1)
Divide an object into independent parts.
Make an object easy to disassemble.
Increase the degree of fragmentation or segmentation.

4.Dynamics: (15)
Allow (or design) the characteristics of an object, external environment, or
process to change to be optimal or to find an optimal operating condition.

Divide an object into parts capable of movement relative to each other.

If an object (or process) is rigid or inflexible, make it movable or adaptive.
 Solutions -
1.Color changes:
We can change the color of the traffic light to a less power consuming shade which will help
us save the energy.
2.Dynamics:
We can introduce light sensors which can increase or decrease the illumination intensity
according to the surrounding light which can also help in minimizing energy use.
3.Parameter changes:
We can change the shape of light to
minimize energy consumption.
4.Segmentation:
We can divide the light into small parts
which help save electricity.
 Contradiction-3 School Bag

Problem Statement: Increasing the volume of school bag

with decreasing it’s weight. Because with increasing
weight ,it will be tough and heavy to carry.

 Feature to Improve-
volume of stationary:

 Feature to preserve-
weight of stationary:
 Principles

1.parameter changes :
• Change an object's physical state .
• Change the degree of flexibility.

2.preliminary action :
• Perform, before it is needed, the required change of an object
• Pre-arrange objects such that they can come into action from the most
convenient place and without losing time for their delivery.

3.periodic action :
• Instead of continuous action, use periodic or pulsating actions.
• Use pauses between impulses to perform a different action.
 
 Principles

4.Spheroidality- curvature :
• Instead of using rectilinear parts, surfaces, or forms, use
curvilinear ones; move from flat surfaces to spherical
ones
 Solutions :
Periodic Action (35):
• We can provide extra/expandable compartment which can be used when
required. We can use this compartment when it’s needed.

Preliminary Action (10) :

• We can provide flexible storage options like mesh pockets, elastic straps. It
will make more space available for the other objects.

Parameter changes (19):

• We will use only nylon fabric to control the weight of school bag
 Solutions :
Spheroidality- curvature (14) :
• We can change the curvature and shape of school bag as we
want to carry more things.
MOBILE COVER

• PROBLEM STATEMENT-
The temperature of the mobile phone increases after using
conventional phone covers.

FEATURE TO IMPROVE- Temperature

FEATURE TO PRESERVE- Durability of a non-moving object.
PRINCIPLES

1. PHASE TRANSITIONS-Use phenomena occurring during phase

transitions (e.g. volume changes, loss or absorption of heat, etc.).

2. COMPOSITE MATERIALS-Change from uniform to composite

(multiple) materials.

3. MECHANICAL VIBRATION-Use combined ultrasonic and

electromagnetic field oscillations.
SOLUTIONS

• By incorporating phase transition into the phone cover, we can

improve its temperature preservation and durability. When the
phone heats up, the cover absorbs the excess heat, causing it to
undergo a phase transition and release the heat to the
environment. As a result, the temperature of the phone is
reduced, and its components are protected from overheating

• We can enhance the quality of the phone cover by using

composite materials. The cover can be made of multiple
materials with different thermal properties, such as carbon fiber
and ceramic composites, to improve heat dissipation and
temperature preservation.
SOLUTION

• A vibration motor can be used into the phone cover to

generate mechanical vibrations. These vibrations can help to
dissipate heat away from the phone, which can reduce its
temperature. The vibration motor can be activated
automatically when the phone heats up, or it can be
activated manually by the use.
 Contradiction-5 Bulky Watches

• Problem statement- Wristwatches are an essential

part of lives of a lot of people but, nowadays watches are a bit bulky
and heavy. So, I will try coming up with a solution using TRIZ 40 tool
where the watches can be the same bulky shape but is of a lighter
weight .

o Feature to improve-
• Weight of stationary
o Feature to preserve-
• shape
 Principles

1.Preliminary Action: (10)

• Preliminary action involves taking steps to prepare the system for the desired change. In this case, we can use preliminary action by reducing
the weight of the strap of the watch which is usually made of leather and rather use nylon or silicone.

2.Pneumatics and hydraulics: (29)

• Pneumatics and hydraulics involve using compressed air or fluid to power mechanical systems. In this case,
we can use pneumatics or hydraulics by replacing the heavy mechanical parts and replacing it with
lightweight ones that are powered with compressed air or fluids.

3.Spheroidality - Curvature: (14)

• Spheroidality and curvature principles involve using curved shapes to reduce weight and increase strength.
In this case, we can use spheroidality and curvature principles to reduce the weight of the watch's case by
designing it with curved surfaces and using lightweight materials such as carbon fiber or titanium.
1.Preliminary Action: (10)
• After the examination of all the TRIZ 40 principles I have
come to the conclusion that we reduce the weight of the
strap by using nylon or silicon to make the straps.

2.Pneumatics and hydraulics: (29)

• Use lightweight mechanical parts that are powered
with compressed liquid or gas.

3.Spheroidality - Curvature: (14)

• Finally, use spherical surfaces to make the watch and
use lightweight material like carbon fibre or titanium
to make the watch lighter.
REFERENCES

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRIZ
 http://www.triz40.com/aff_Principles_TRIZ.php#/TRIZ_GB.php