Gearing TRIZ Cases

Tunnel raceway ball screw assembly directs rolling elements through integrated spiral and reflow channels to maintain continuous circulation paths.

Displacing the cylinder axis relative to the crankshaft minimizes vertical engine height while accommodating drive members and electric motors.

Trapezoidal grooves and bent clips adjust gear distance to prevent skipping while minimizing friction in confined spaces.

Dynamic belt tension control prevents slip and reduces power consumption under varying load fluctuations.

A surgical instrument end tool uses independently rotating jaws and pulleys to transmit operator force.

Local material mouldings on the support tube provide accurate axial and angular positioning, eliminating complex jaw tooling for interference fit assembly.

A steering device stopper member intercepts the outer column before it contacts the adjustment rod.

Notch-based engagement parts transmit torque in vacuum environments, eliminating lubricant contamination and extending service life.

A pancake motor actuator drives a cable through a planetary and flex gear system.

Integrating retainer and outer ring engaging parts into the plug eliminates separate thrust washers, reducing component count and wear from speed differences.

Gear teeth splash lubricant upward into bushings, preventing migration when the gearbox operates vertically.

Damping elements absorb dynamic forces from oscillatory movements, protecting displacement devices and extending service life.

Segmented progressive springs dampen axial impacts and rattling noise by utilizing non-linear force-displacement curves within minimal bearing clearance.

Nested bevel gears with orthogonal axes drive a feed screw for chain tension, reducing the side case volume.

Tapered roller bearing manages radial forces to prevent thrust bearing failure from sideloading.

A controlled tensioner adjusts accessory drive belt tension using a rotary motor and thrust element.

A linkage assembly replaces traditional hinges in portable electronic devices to enable thinner profiles and improved ergonomics.

Electronic control unit adjusts source pressure and command signals to stabilize vehicular continuously variable transmission operation.

A belt tensioner arm incorporates a ramp-ramp assembly with a torsional spring to generate asymmetric frictional damping.

A pressed sleeve on a threaded rod limits spindle nut travel, eliminating complex machining costs for universal vehicle configurations.

A control apparatus manages power transmission paths in a vehicle driving system by adjusting the internal combustion engine operating point during shifts.

Helically winding chains replace planar tracks to resolve side load stiffness limits and oil requirements.

An elastic member presses the yoke body toward the rack bar while a rotatable press portion adjusts torsion value to eliminate mechanical crashing sounds.

A control apparatus restricts auxiliary transmission shifts to manage thermal loads on frictional engagement elements.

An endless loop transmission with biasing elements compresses springs to offset ramp weight, reducing torque for manual operation.

A ball screw locking apparatus uses pawls to engage a tooth disc, securing the mechanism in position.

An electric motor-driven screw mechanism translates a lock member to resolve load capacity limits in thrust reverser actuation systems.

Centrifugal clutch assemblies engage CVT sheaves based on rotational speed, preventing belt slipping and wear during engine braking overload conditions.

An arcuate slot and anti-kickback mechanism limit arm travel, resolving the conflict between belt tension control and reinstallation capability.

Integrates chain guides and sprockets into a pre-assembled unit via a T-shaped bridge for rapid engine installation.

Routing an oil line through the bearing journal delivers direct cooling to the electric machine, reducing structural complexity and wear.

A screw shaft replaces binder resin bonding with an adhesive-fixed partitioned metal spiral member to resolve abrasion resistance and strength trade-offs.

A rotation output device lock mechanism uses a retaining means to hold movable lock gears in position during shaft pivoting.

Frustoconical pivot bushing and dampening spring reduce wear and off-axis movement in flexible drive systems.

Clamping a bow spring between tensioning arms achieves axial overlap with rollers to resolve space and capacity trade-offs.

Locking tabs in the shoe prevent direct spring contact with the bracket wall, reducing erosion and stress concentration at the central region.

Low-friction plastic inserts prevent contact area wear at the tensioning rail spring unit while maintaining pretensioning loads.

A displacement adjusting device modifies spring member displacement to control arm unit expansion and folding.

Segmented roller paths prevent end surface interference with grooves while maintaining balanced bidirectional load capacity and simplified machining.

Compliant die inserts with shoulder mechanisms minimize tensile forces during high pressure casting, reducing fabrication costs and extending die durability.