Machines/Engines TRIZ Cases

A fill level measuring device uses multiple reference points to correct transit time measurements for environmental effects.

Segmented beam paths with distinct ratios through the deposit layer allow a radiometric measuring arrangement to detect buildup and correct measurement errors.

Magnetic field sensor detects medium properties through containment walls, resolving wall interference that limits measurement accuracy.

Merging separate gas inlets into a single path reduces pressure loss and prevents freezing, increasing engine torque.

Segmented auxiliary air inlet door adapter enables independent actuation and maintenance of snow bypass mechanisms on heavy-duty vehicle hoods.

Periodic valve cycling refills the pressure chamber with pressurized medium while Joule heating warms the hydraulic system for reliable cold starts.

A multi-layer insulation system with an air gap mechanically decouples engine vibrations while absorbing sound waves through varying flow resistances.

An elastomeric bulkhead accommodates stress transfer to prevent fractures while enabling maintenance access via separable components.

Axial sealing element separates bearing and sealing functions to reduce needle wear and prevent fuel leakage in high-pressure common rail systems.

A contracting front nacelle member accelerates wind speed through the Venturi effect to drive the turbine rotor.

Axial movable closure adjusts circumferential flow in a fan case plenum to minimize pressure and swirl distortions during gas turbine operation.

Curvilinear cuttings in oil sump partition walls reduce fatigue stress on weld seams, allowing lower quality welds while maintaining reliability.

A coupled multi-charge ignition system uses a control unit to energize primary windings simultaneously or sequentially for continuous spark generation.

Replacing pneumatic actuators with hydraulic fluid prevents corrosion and eliminates air compressibility issues in drawworks braking systems.

Segmented end cap channels priming fluid through filter media to prevent unfiltered contamination during servicing.

Reshaping hump-shaped threshold sections reduces amplitude distortion, correcting underestimated confidence levels for accurate distance measurements.

Parallel vessels drive hydraulic cylinders to convert wave motion into pressurized oil, reducing manufacturing costs and carbon footprint.

Segmenting the transmission line with a diaphragm isolates unfiltered air intake while allowing users to tune frequency response via replaceable foam inserts.

Inner flow control vanes extend radially to compartmentalize reversed flow, reducing velocity gradients at the shear layer and preventing rotating stall.

Engine casing acts as a rigidity member to reduce main frame weight and complexity while maintaining structural integrity.

Centrifugal forces drive liquid in a sealed container toward the center, boosting rotational speed while eliminating turbine blade maintenance.

An isolation sheath protects wiring while enabling phase separation detection, preventing unsuitable ethanol-gasoline mixtures from reaching dispensers.

A lubricant pan uses a continuous base thickness gradient to maintain structural rigidity without discrete ribs.

Segmented star-shaped spacer maintains ordered cable routing in vertical wind turbine towers, resolving heat dissipation bottlenecks via chimney effect airflow.

Wide strips with countersink grooves secure vortex generators to wind turbine blades, preventing detachment under high centrifugal forces.

A guiding device constrains lateral displacement of the connection means to reduce side forces on the translator journals.

Integrating an air duct into the floor panel eliminates separate protection members while cooling the engine and muffler.

Locating lip guides installer by touch to prevent misassembly and reduce manufacturing costs.

An elastomeric attachment part absorbs root ovalisation forces, preventing bulkhead detachment while simplifying installation.

A three-electrode polymeric actuator overcomes limited directional flexibility by using a passive electrode to enable multi-directional bending.

Mass-balanced pivoting vertical surfaces provide aerodynamic damping to reduce dynamic amplification factors in diffuser-augmented wind turbines.

Flexible trailing edge members deploy vortex generators to prevent flow separation during blade bending, reducing drag and noise.

A regenerative turbine fuel pump outlet plate uses a separator wall to divide fluid flow into two distinct paths.

A wave energy recovery system uses programmable learning means to adapt driving curves for reciprocating wings based on real-time sensor data.

Buoyancy and weight bodies stabilize a variable blade impeller, maintaining orientation against ocean currents to reduce energy loss.

Adding mass near the needle head lowers the natural frequency below 20 kHz, reducing opening delay variations and improving injection quantity accuracy.

Integral molding orients magnetic fillers in thickness direction to improve heat conduction and prevent acoustic leakage from hinge gaps.

Copper-clad aluminum conductors and composite insulation reduce installation effort while maintaining 2000V electrical safety.

Combining discharge continuous signals via multiplexing reduces the number of signal lines between an engine ECU and controller, lowering manufacturing costs.

Centrifugal dust collecting device separates particulate matter from flue exhaust gas before laser measurement.

Angled reflective echelons convert shear waves to Lamb flexural waves, reducing propagation losses in aerated fluids and minimizing residue effects.

Modular sensor plate transfers blade strain to optical sensors via adhesive bonding for precise structural monitoring.

Bent portion of tube adaptor inserts into fuel tube to eliminate coupling gaps, preventing leakage while maintaining injection opening area.

Extracting the container via parameter changes allows wide-area contact, boosting heat transfer efficiency while reducing mass.

Optical detection system identifies empty diffuser containers to deactivate components and conserve power.

A self-contained submersible OTEC plant moves between ocean depths to generate power using a thermal mass.

A one-time snap connection system uses a self-destructing locking rib to permanently secure components during installation.

Asymmetric groove wall sections prevent gasket extrusion under thermal expansion while maintaining a small high-temperature volume.

Controlled cooling through gamma prime precipitation temperature creates serrated grain boundaries that lock microstructure against creep and crack propagation.