Machines/Engines TRIZ Cases

A segmented conductor layout cuts bonding points in hard-to-access blade sections while maintaining voltage equalization and preventing flashovers.

A closed hydraulic loop circulates fluid to elevated containers by balancing inlet and outlet height, cutting energy use and contamination risk.

Nitrite and ammonium react in water to generate pressurized gas that drives a transducer, avoiding combustion emissions while producing kinetic energy.

Multi-stage hydraulic transformers and tubular bundle modules compress gas for renewable energy storage with lower losses and controlled pressure staging.

Pressure-differential apertures in a turbine exhaust probe infer blade tip clearance from swirl angle while avoiding fragile sensors in harsh conditions.

Optical sight glass sensing triggers automatic valve shutoff during fueling to prevent tank overfill, spills, and wasted fuel.

An offset cam and connecting rod shift piston motion so fuel detonates after top dead center, reducing engine damage and improving compression use.

A resilient bearing housing flange absorbs thermal expansion mismatch in a turbine exhaust case, cutting stress concentrations and improving durability.

A ratchet and bevel-gear rail connector captures trolley inertia to maintain continuous transfer and reduce external power use.

Pressurized air pockets and inertial liquid tubes turn slow wave motion into turbine-driving flow while limiting corrosion and biofouling.

Calculated rim weight distribution helps a torque wheel counter rotational resistance, improving power transfer while reducing energy input.

A self-tapping lock ring and quick-connect fuel line kit replace corroded pump and line fittings without replacing the gas tank.

A cut-to-length capacitive sensing strip uses resistor-based length detection to preserve fluid level accuracy after trimming.

A three-step CVI and silicon impregnation route densifies SiC/SiC composites while lowering porosity, free silicon, and molten silicon attack.

A stepped through-bore valve layout simplifies fuel pump assembly and enables precise pressure-limiting valve opening pressure setting.

Antagonistic SMA wires and levers extend a mobile camera for large TTL, then retract it to keep phones slim while improving image quality.

An integrated turbine-end heat shield and airflow passages improve turbocharger cooling while reducing assembly complexity and thermal stress.

Using light to release electrons, this air-breathing ion thruster reduces the electric field needed for ionization and improves propulsion efficiency.

A split frame and muffler cover uses an extension portion to block dust and hot air from the air cleaner while preserving muffler clearance.

A movable partition uses pressure differential to modulate an umbrella valve, keeping crankcase vacuum stable without spring wear.

A lifted weight stores energy, then drives threaded rods and barrel cams to return power with simpler mechanics for renewable intermittency.

Wave motion drives a dual-use winch motor to generate and store power for remote aquaculture monitoring where grid access is unavailable.

A pilot valve uses downstream pressure signals to hold delta pressure and keep internal leakage from distorting metered fuel flow.

A guided spring holder with dual interlocks prevents spring buckling and preserves electrode positioning during thermal expansion.

Constant HVAC blower airflow is converted into electrical power by a plenum-mounted turbine and generator to offset building energy use.

External load-reacting bodies support the unison ring against decentralization, cutting stator vane angle deviation in dual-actuator gas turbines.

A flexible diaphragm and adhesive gasket seal mold bushing holes during VARTM, blocking resin ingress while allowing removable features.

Fin couplers and a balance rib stabilize fin motion, widen mode separation, and reduce calibration errors in fluid flow sensing.

RF anchors localize a floating transmitter to measure fluid level accurately while avoiding mechanical wear, clogging, and ultrasonic interference.

A hydraulically switched lost motion mechanism lets fixed-cam valve trains vary timing and lift without the cost and packaging of full variable actuation.

Electromagnetic suspension keeps the needle valve off the sleeve wall, preventing friction, wear, sticking, and abnormal fuel injection.

Slots and protrusions partition the resonator chamber to widen air-frequency tuning and prevent vortex-driven edge tone noise.

An eccentric sleeve and planetary gear mechanism adjusts compression ratio precisely without bulky hydraulic control, reducing noise, weight, and emissions.

A sealed conduit and wiper applicator spreads sealant evenly in engine valve seat bores, cutting waste, cleanup time, and finger injury risk.

Freeze-drying and gelling keep particulate matter evenly distributed in CMC fiber preforms, avoiding pore clogging and defects during melt infiltration.

A submerged anchor-line generator converts wave motion into usable power for offshore aquaculture pens, reducing diesel reliance and transmission loss.

Pre-rotating the compressor before clutch engagement cuts standby fuel waste and avoids dry clutch wear in blasthole drill rigs.

A floating turbine keeps the generator above seawater while detachable blades, filtration, and seabed anchoring reduce corrosion, clogging, and repairs.

Individual blade power from blade-root load data helps validate rotor add-ons despite seasonal power-curve fluctuations.

A lower-stiffness elastic element shrinks serration base radius to cut rotor blade noise while limiting notch stresses and cracks.

A stowable hub platform improves blade installation and maintenance access without repeated disassembly or added rotating mass.

Horizontal vibration in a vibratory compactor is absorbed by a converter assembly and turned into electrical power, reducing fatigue and noise.

Integrated capacitive or photoresistive sensing tracks container fill levels and triggers replenishment alerts without user checking.

Segmented blade modules with nested beams and mortise-tenon joints ease transport while preserving wind turbine blade stability.

Millimeter-wave radar senses holding tank fill level through a sealed wall, avoiding container openings that invite moisture contamination.

Varying spar cap width and bends along the blade span improve load distribution, reducing strain, fatigue, and vibration in wind turbine blades.

A primary and perpendicular secondary blade smooth cyclic torque variation in a Savonius turbine, improving rotational consistency and efficiency.

A flexible duct links the moving spray booth and dust collector, reducing stress and preventing duct damage during wind blade coating.

Eutectic silicon alloys enable reactive infiltration of CMC matrices that raise use temperature while limiting fiber damage and residual free silicon.

An inflatable sleeve clamps around a wind turbine blade to create a temporary crew support structure for safer, faster maintenance.