Machines/Engines TRIZ Cases

A control unit counts radiator passage duration and gas build-up time to manage heat transfer fluid degassing in engine cooling systems.

A monitoring module analyzes sensor signals to determine operational status using feature extraction and support vector machines.

Paired connectors allow selective angular positioning of the exhaust collector, reducing mechanical stresses on turbine bearings and diffuser components.

A measuring system detects ice accumulation on wind turbine rotor blades by emitting waves matching ice crystal lattice vibrations.

A self-tuning wave energy converter controller adjusts motor torques using frequency-domain estimates to maximize power capture.

A sensor-based system calculates average oil pressure and detects deviations beyond a threshold variance to determine low oil levels accurately.

An ignition coil retains residual energy after the first discharge to power a second spark pulse.

Ultrasonic welding fuses thermoplastic blade segments to main structures, eliminating bond line failures and reducing joint complexity in wind turbines.

Segmented floating platforms and dynamic anchors resolve hurricane vulnerability while maintaining stable power generation across varying water levels.

Periodic actuation of bistable displays maintains tank level visibility while eliminating battery strain during parked periods.

Segmented annular walls in a valve lift mechanism inhibit oil drainage, maintaining hydraulic lash adjuster engagement.

Segmented oil holes reduce stress concentration at the opening edge, enhancing lower link strength and engine output capacity.

Merging drainage channels with the heating support eliminates sealing elements, reducing assembly complexity while ensuring rapid fluid heating.

Pivotable rotor blades on a marine turbine capture kinetic energy from ocean currents to drive an electric generator.

A gas cylinder storage cage monitoring system uses time-of-flight sensors to detect cylinder presence and fill status through optical distance measurements.

Varying the installation angle along the rotor blade length prevents flow separation and reduces structural loads for longer, lighter blades.

An inverted pulverized coal boiler arrangement positions high-temperature superheaters at low elevation to shorten steam pipelines.

A valve timing adjuster uses a nested locking pin with elastic components to secure rotor position within the housing.

A projecting portion nested within a recessed passage wall guides water drops away from the negative pressure outlet port.

A bottom mount fuel pump assembly integrates a carrier and support to compress the structure while defining fluid passages.

A monoprobe sensor separates electromagnetic pulses to measure liquid fill levels through foam layers.

A ventricular fibrillation detection method applies a Hilbert transform to ECG signals to extract speed-amplitude data for precise event identification.

Longitudinal protrusions inside a diffuser body accelerate airflow to boost power output and reduce noise for urban installations.

Segmented lateral supports prevent buckling in wires under high compression while allowing free axial expansion.

A displacement device uses a pressurized air tank and piston plate to move liquid volumes efficiently.

Dispersed magnetic particles convert alternating fields to heat, reducing curing time and energy consumption in wind turbine adhesive bonding.

A windmill supporting member connects the shaft and blade with a specific angle to minimize airflow disturbance at the connection portion.

A handheld piezoelectric sensor uses a non-tilting coupling pad to maintain perpendicular orientation against container walls for accurate vibration transmission.

A swing balancer mechanism reduces perpendicular vibrations in a motorcycle engine by synchronizing a front-rear swinging member with crankshaft rotation.

A check valve in the oil strainer stores returned lubricating oil to reduce oil pressure establishment time and power consumption during engine restart.

Vertical stacking of the battery and air cleaner maintains capacity while centering the battery for stability.

A wind turbine blade features a constant chord in the inboard region to optimize structural load paths and reduce mass.

Radial bore in overflow valve piston routes metering unit leakage, eliminating separate throttles to simplify fuel injection system structure.

A measuring device derives an auxiliary signal from received radar pulses to determine fill level propagation time.

Replacing heavy electromechanical components with a shape memory alloy resetting element reduces weight and noise while maintaining reliable actuation.

A rotatable blower fan generates counter-current airflow to eject particles from the radiator grille surface.

Insert-molded metal collars feature alternating recesses and projections alongside parallel smooth zones, preventing collar removal while blocking oil ingress.

Electrically actuated valve modulates subatmospheric pressure pulses to a reference chamber diaphragm for precise fuel metering.

Sunken container bottom establishes fixed reference distance to eliminate echo interference and enable precise sound velocity determination.

A low-profile oil drain plug uses a spring-biased plunger to control fluid flow within the engine sump.

External intermediate component positions the fuel filter for direct access, eliminating complex disassembly required for internal filter exchange.

An integrated oil temperature control assembly merges a plate heat exchanger and valve mechanism into a single compact unit.

An insulator isolates conductive contacts from potable water, reducing corrosion while maintaining accurate level detection via capacitance changes.

Coalescing and hydrophobic frames separate water while a buoyant restrictor seals the outlet to prevent engine damage.

Axially spaced rings form reinforcing ribs in a composite fan containment case, reducing weight while maintaining structural rigidity.

A vacuum rail system captures water and contaminants during cleaning, reducing water waste while maintaining surface integrity.

An actuation assembly uses an elastic member with a negative stiffness region to protect active material actuators from overload conditions.