Mechanical Apparatus TRIZ Cases

See how a two-step refrigerant filling process with trial operation baseline data enables accur

See how a movable second heat exchanger switches between intake and exhaust passages to enable

See how a capillary tube, check valve, and regenerative heat exchanger enable independent or si

See how an efficiency control algorithm uses real-time performance data and historical patterns

See how replacing dampers with motor-driven fans achieves linear air volume control, reducing p

See how humidity sensors trigger early drying operations to prevent desiccant saturation, conde

See how an expansion socket and microcontroller enable plug-and-play sensor modules, eliminatin

See how an ice slurry thermal store uses latent heat phase change and dynamic discharge control

See how dynamic flow temperature calculation per zone balances precise temperature control with

See how a thermostat-based method normalizes heating energy consumption against weather using m

See how a conical diffusion terminal delivers clean air directly to the inhalation zone using l

See how time-sequenced fan speed control anticipates temperature changes, running high speed be

See how grouping indoor units by thermal load and switching between cooling and fan modes reduc

See how user-state detection from appliance logs enables tailored information delivery, reducin

See how dual independent coolant pathways with impinging jet streams manage high heat flux in m

See how auxiliary control circuitry blocks thermostat signals upon refrigerant detection, enabl

See how slidable tube supports and rail-mounted fan assemblies enable quick removal of combusti

See how micro-passage plates with solder-welded connecting sheets reduce heat exchanger volume

See how interconnected living wall modules with directional blowers and a recirculation plenum

See how a heat conduction plate inside the drain plug transfers heater energy to prevent ice fo

See how image recognition automatically pairs medical devices with patients, eliminating manual

See how a climate control system uses historical occupancy data to predict return times and adj

See how a dual-stage plate heat exchanger with gas-liquid separation reduces mounting space whi

See how a detachable dial thermostat uses magnetic alignment and wireless charging to enable fl

See how combining evaporative cooling with a reversing-valve compressor device reduces structur

See how a hybrid cooling unit with valve-controlled refrigerant switching enables flexible air-

See how a bypass valve and segmented refrigerant path prevent migration between freezer and fre

See how synthetic sensors use machine learning to predict and calibrate temperature measurement

See how a unified thermostat merges central HVAC and room air conditioner control using wireles

See how positioning a second tube bundle near the refrigerant outlet increases supercooling deg

See how a notification apparatus bridges management systems and user terminals to deliver abnor

See how variable-speed evaporator fan control prevents frost on heat pump water heater coils by

See how a slidable indoor unit with seal member and rotatable outdoor body adapts window air co

See how a dual-compressor heat pump uses an indoor second compressor and heat exchanger to cond

See how outdoor temperature sensing adjusts compressor heating wattage dynamically to prevent r

See how separable wall panels with sliding retainers allow maintenance access to heating system

See how signal-level detection and group-information feedback enable air conditioners to notify

See how a support bracket absorbs rotational torque from threaded fasteners and distributes it

See how hybrid data-driven and physical models distribute chiller loads and use efficiency curv

See how a socket mechanism in the control-box body positions the cover in a cantilevered state,

See how supervised learning generates inference models from operation data to detect small refr

See how dynamic temperature setpoint adjustment based on predicted energy source emissions redu

See how separately controllable heating sections target specific icing areas in a heat exchange

See how configurable temperature deadbands adjust automatically by occupancy status to reduce H

See how current consumption monitoring detects air pumping or pump failure in HVAC water circui

See how relocating the ejector to the discharge line eliminates parallel compression racks, red

See how a shaped air funnel between heat exchanger and blower uses the Venturi effect to mainta

See how a single float-based detection device monitors both water level and tank separation in

See how a statistical model simulates future zone temperatures to adjust HVAC energy demand, ba

A segmented facet layout redirects image illumination while avoiding intermediate reflections, helping shrink near-eye optics without unnecessary attenuation.

Reflective input and output surfaces plus an intermediate diffractive element expand light in two directions for uniform wide-screen display coverage.

A narrow distal gear interface and rotatable knob enable manual motor-gear release in tight robotic units while protecting delicate electronics.

Wind sensors, automatic retraction, and locking mechanisms help stabilize nested boom sections during high-wind operation and transport.

A flexible perimeter light strip with inward-facing LEDs provides uniform 360-degree substrate illumination while simplifying edge mounting.

Cold bending helps foldable display panels avoid water ripples, pitting, and thermal deformation without costly bending equipment.

Uneven side-lit light guide brightness can cause white fog; localized surface brightness and dot patterns improve reflective display frame clarity.

Segmented light-guide regions and intermediary reflectors address visible seams while maintaining high intensity across large illuminated areas.

A horizontal diffuser and diffraction gratings guide directional beams to view pixels, addressing precise light control in static multiview images.

A curable composition forms the optical layer and diffraction grating without an interface, improving plate uniformity, flatness, strength, and haze.

Stacked RGB waveguides use out-coupling DOEs with negative lens power to set holographic focus while reducing external parts and optical artifacts.

Solar cells on multiple lamp-post sides collect low-angle sunlight and detect vehicles for adaptive streetlight control.

Combining direct and edge-type modules, the assembly limits viewing angles while preserving display brightness and contrast.

A standardized mechanical and electrical interface lets one operating lamp accept interchangeable units for different applications.

Limited implant space makes light-source alignment difficult; a ball lens directs light into the optical waveguide core for stable optical stimulation.

Flexible construction, a collimating lens, and extractive surfaces help produce uniform NIR output while addressing pressure and heat discomfort.

A low-transmittance darkened layer absorbs stray light between the source and functional element, preventing visible glows in compound glazing.

A UV-resistant optical element spreads UV or violet light before panel coupling, reducing local exposure and extending light guide panel lifetime.

Unequal grating spacing creates a one-dimensional equivalent grating to improve diffraction efficiency and uniformity in optical pupil expansion.

A standardized interface lets one surgical light support multiple functions while reducing the need for specialized devices.

Multiple waveguide entrances channel collected light to one sensor while preserving total internal reflection and easing alignment.

An integrated lightguide and convex optical element use an air cavity to simplify assembly, limit stray light, and improve extraction.

Absorbing lamellae can waste power during beam collimation; specular reflective surfaces with prismatic elements redirect light with lower losses.

Cross-oriented nanobeams diffract visible light into a waveguide under total internal reflection, helping expand AR field of view.

A zoned backlight sets one area to 50% or less of another, reducing black floating and making the display-frame boundary less visible.

Integrated electrical elements replace vulnerable wire and solder interfaces, helping lighting units resist vibration while limiting dust and water ingress.

An inclined light-guide side surface and retardation film rotate laser polarization to suppress hot spots and improve display luminance uniformity.

Scattered light can reduce display brightness; this case bonds an MLA to the liquid crystal layer to refocus and recycle it.

Point light sources and internal-reflection guides form linear side illumination for field-sequential full-color images.

An off-axis camera and transparent substrate use diffractive coupling and TIR to image eyes for gaze tracking without blocking the user's view.

This case reshapes TIR display convex protrusions to minimize dark pupil regions and improve brightness and reflectance.

Optical fibers carry light from an internal source to external indicators or work areas, saving space and reducing wiring complexity.

Reflective walls guide light between input and exit apertures, replacing TIR-based solid optics for more flexible luminaire configurations.

An elastic silicone or rubber frame cushions the liquid crystal panel against impact and vibration while simplifying mold production and reducing development time.

Two sets of angled, partially reflecting surfaces expand a display aperture in two stages, widening the field of view within a compact light guide.

Ground-based control drives pan, tilt, and spot adjustment of field lighting, avoiding repeated climbs and shortening setup time.

An integrated blacklight lens makes composite fillings fluoresce for fast, hands-free identification without handheld contamination risks.

Pre-routed optical fibers use V-grooves and springs to align with PLC lightguides without splices, simplifying assembly and reducing signal loss.

An extended luminous areal element overlaps optical output to lower luminance contrast and reduce glare in compact luminaires.

See how intermediate optical structures between diffractive elements improve phase continuity, reduce wavefront error, and sharpen AR images.

Light-input wells redirect LED light through a thin waveguide, supporting uniform HDR illumination and switchable display privacy.

A beam splitter and complementary symmetrical grating expand the pupil uniformly while reducing banding and near-field luminance variation.

Continuous light division expands the exit pupil but creates uneven replicas; a curved optical wedge restores uniform intensity.

Manual camera adjustment can distort surgical views; controller-driven orientation aligns the image with the operating field.

A flexible PCB strip bridges T-bar supports for electrical connections, avoiding ceiling-tile cutting or significant displacement during retrofit.

Overlapping camera views and fiducial alignment self-calibrate waveguide combiners, improving virtual-to-real registration without mechanical adjustment.

A branched lightguide uses one LED row to distribute light across multiple branches for compact, three-dimensional vehicle illumination.

Table movement data coordinates surgical-light direction and intensity, preserving site illumination as patient posture changes.

Varying the refractive index along the propagation path reduces replication-distance differences and evens brightness across the AR viewing field.

Interaction functions coordinate ventilation units across room sub-areas, improving air-parameter control while limiting energy use and noise.