Machines/Engines TRIZ Cases

Guided waves sent and detected outside the tank measure liquid level through the wall, avoiding invasive probes, clogging, and ignition risk.

Multiple fill cycles and control measurements tune filling-point parameters for different media, improving repeatability and reducing volume deviation.

A femtosecond laser and electrostatic sensing create an artificial lightning rod to protect more wind turbines with targeted activation.

A non-homogeneous hybrid laminate flattens joint load distribution in modular blades, reducing central overload and joint weight.

Acoustic pulses through the container wall let this level switch detect fill level and flow direction without fluid contact or contamination.

Capacitive sensing through the probe wall adds fill-level monitoring to magnetic-inductive flow measurement without exposing electrodes to abrasive media.

A four-joint transmission routes one shape memory wire multiple times to increase actuator stroke while preserving force and simplifying connections.

A separate coupling unit with bearing support lets one wind turbine gearbox fit different loads, speeds, and generator profiles without redesign.

Wood-fiber tower members shift Flettner rigging eigenfrequencies upward, reducing resonance, wear, and vibration at higher spin speeds.

Cyclic heat switching drives actuator band arrays to turn low-temperature thermal differences into mechanical and electrical power.

Flexible sensors embedded in wind turbine rotor blades enable condition-based inspection, cutting manual checks, downtime, and maintenance cost.

By measuring dielectric constant and shifting the reference curve automatically, radar fill sensing stays accurate without manual tuning.

Axial and circumferential composite reinforcements strengthen the shroud transition section to contain rotor failure with less weight.

A textured molded surface blends mesh edges into the vehicle component, removing the lip that traps debris while keeping the mesh secure.

Angled louvres accelerate and align airflow in a vertical-axis wind turbine housing, improving low-wind generation while reducing friction and noise.

A positive lens-to-process-connection snap-fit prevents lens loss during disassembly and reduces sealing interfaces for easier maintenance.

Dynamic tension in angled SMA members prevents buckling and enables stable bi-directional motion for miniature camera actuators.

A partitioned oil pan keeps ventilation air away from stored engine oil, reducing stirring, oil mist carryover, and oil consumption.

Cutting oil supply before shutdown lets a top-crankshaft engine drain residual oil from the crank chamber and reduce startup emissions.

Optical reflection through a sight glass enables fast automated liquid level detection in pressurized, high-temperature vessels.

A switchable blade-grounding scheme dissipates electrostatic charge without disabling embedded electrical systems, improving wind turbine reliability.

A cable-suspended mobile unit and separate support pod move repair tools to wind turbine blades while cutting downtime and detachment risk.

Cutting oil supply before shutdown lets the crank chamber drain, reducing oil carryover into combustion chambers at startup.

Grouped parallel electrodes and line switching locate liquid interfaces at high resolution while using fewer conducting lines.

A lowered third pontoon lets semi-submersible wind turbine hulls nest on cargo vessels, increasing transport capacity while preserving stability.

A switchable blade-grounding path dissipates electrostatic charge without disabling the electrical system, reducing wind turbine faults and shutdowns.

Variable ballast and a modular linear absorber tune wave energy conversion to changing wave frequencies while reducing loads in large seas.

When loop voltage drops, the controller lowers current below the alarm threshold, estimates impedance, and restores measurement only when power is sufficient.

A parallel flowline uses a controlled pressure drop to drive a turbine, generating electricity from reservoir fluid while limiting turbine wear.

An insulated bearing cartridge guides and seals a wind turbine pitch tube through the transmission while reducing flashover risk and mechanical stress.

A protruding coupling retainer stops fuel injector rotation without pins, reducing body cracks, debris, and pressure leakage.

A shielding plate and one-way valve redirect crankcase intake air away from engine oil to limit agitation, oil mist, and consumption.

Buckle-arm and bimorph SMA actuators increase Z-stroke in a low-profile lens assembly while avoiding the bulky footprint of traditional SMA systems.

Pre-installed tower platforms are remotely lowered into the foundation offshore, cutting crane vessel use, sea-based risk, and installation time.

Pre-tensioned blade connectors share edgewise and flapwise loads between neighboring blades, cutting blade material and weight.

Separate stepped press-fit surfaces let the fuel filter and orifice member mount without tolerance interference, distortion, or sealing gaps.

Solenoid valve reconfiguration enables coolant draining, refilling, and vacuum degassing in vehicle thermal circuits with less maintenance complexity.

A sensor sends only significant echo-point parameters to cloud processing, reducing transmission energy and avoiding on-site parameterization for fill-level measurement.

A bonded ceramic layer in a ductile gas-turbine casing arrests blade fragments while distributing forces and limiting containment weight.

A rotation interface and tensioned bendable section let the tool extend, bend, and rotate through complex 3D paths to reach confined areas.

S-shaped rotor surfaces redirect fluid into the oncoming flow while shielding the turbine core from turbulence and debris.

A side-mounted box transformer shortens the cabin layout, shifts the center of gravity, and reduces vibration for easier transport.

A spring-loaded variable-volume chamber stores fuel pressure before startup, then releases it through an electromagnetic valve to aid engine starting.

Embedded spectral indicators release into lubricant as seal wear exposes subsurface layers, enabling timely incipient failure detection.