Pump Components TRIZ Cases

Plasma actuators increase axial momentum to prevent compressor stall while maintaining high compression efficiency.

Segmented diffuser bushings and impeller bearings distribute axial loads across stages, enabling independent shaft movement over a wider flow rate range.

Segmented interface members absorb guide shoe friction to prevent housing deformation, enabling reuse of high-pressure compressor control rings.

Occupancy sensors trigger UV light emission to inactivate pathogens while preventing human exposure during unoccupied periods.

A single-piece ceramic radial turbine and metallic shaft configuration manages high temperatures.

Spherical bearings support compressor shafts without lubricants to eliminate fluid contamination risks.

A metallic leading edge incorporates a crack initiator to create a weakened region, reducing system weight by managing impact forces.

A turbocharger wastegate resonator cavity absorbs sound waves to reduce whoosh noise from air flow, improving NVH characteristics.

Interlocking members lock fan modules into a simplified mount rack, reducing vibration and misalignment while streamlining assembly.

An annular recirculation passage equalizes flow velocity distribution, reducing pressure loss and interference with the main air stream.

Flow control vanes impart an opposing whirl component to air between serial axial fans, resolving energy loss and boosting static pressure.

A mid-turbine frame combines bearing loads into a single point load shell structure that transfers forces via multiple struts to a mount.

Additional masses shift amplitude increase regions on a rotating shaft, suppressing vibration when impeller and bearing positions are suboptimal.

A longitudinal bore in an electric submersible pump drive shaft uses a helical fluid mover to circulate oil.

Compressor bleed outlets remove excess carbon dioxide to maintain fluid mass balance while preventing greenhouse gas emissions.

Segmented ply orientations create a controlled failure zone that reduces rotor unbalance and support structure weight in gas turbine engines.

A centrifugal fan uses a trough-shaped channel to redirect air flow efficiently.

Segmented ribs reinforce axial fan hubs, reducing stress and deflection caused by swept blades.

A solid sheath wraps the leading edge and tip of a composite fan airfoil to provide localized structural reinforcement.

Variable wall thickness protects against component ejection while reducing overall housing weight.

Cellular internal structures tune rotor disk expansion rates, resolving mismatched growth between blades and cases to improve engine efficiency.

A conduit connection assembly uses a cavity and draining connection to reduce pressure pulses on the sealing abutment.

Radial obturator motion seals the extractable valve group, preventing cooling liquid leaks in vehicle pumps.

Radial discharge of anti-ice air from the vane tip prevents ice formation on the inner flow surface while minimizing energy consumption.

Variable stiffness spacers balance axial forces in electric submersible pumps to maintain alignment under thermal stress.

A hair dryer handle integrates a flow stabilizer to direct gas toward the fan unit.

Segmented shaft and boss portion maintain coaxial alignment, suppressing unbalance caused by centrifugal force widening the through hole.

Snap-fitting interlocking mechanisms secure the fan cap, eliminating thermal expansion vibrations and reducing assembly complexity.

Annular joint member creates a controlled leakage fluid flow path within the compressor stator vane unit to manage internal pressure gradients.

Thermal expansion of the outer shroud reduces gaps between inner shroud segments, eliminating complex traditional seals and preventing leakage.

Crushable inserts absorb crash energy to prevent brittle flange separation.

A compressor body integrates an EGR distribution cavity and inlet channel to direct exhaust gas into the high-velocity area of the compressor wheel.

Spline connection roots distribute thermal stresses to extend casing lifetime.

Radial blade protrusions equalize downstream airflow velocity to reduce noise from uneven air streams near grilles.

Matched plastic control ring minimizes axial clearance at elevated temperatures, improving hydraulic efficiency and lowering production costs.

Rounded blade tips reduce broadband noise from air turbulence while maintaining compression performance.

Segmented first and second ribs on the fan outlet guide blade platform improve rigidity without adding excessive weight.

Local tapering reduces trailing edge thickness to cut profile losses while maintaining structural strength.

Nested elastic members isolate rotor and stator vibrations, preventing increased blower size from traditional vibration-proof measures.

A variable nozzle assembly uses a rotatable rotor to bypass exhaust gas around the turbine wheel.

Varying wedge angles on radial diffuser vanes reduce pressure loss and flow reversal.

A variable-pitch stator vane uses a continuous skeleton angle design to direct airflow along the entire blade height.

Segmented rim gaps distribute injection molding stress to prevent metal plate deformation, ensuring flat surfaces and reducing impeller collision noise.

Segmented inner and outer blades self-adjust via centrifugal force to manage air and fluid flows, resolving adaptability versus complexity trade-offs.

A turbine nozzle inner band features a 3D-contoured surface with peaks and troughs that form an arcuate channel to manage combustion gas flow.

Metallic coatings applied via electrolysis deposition on thermoplastic ACM shrouds prevent material separation caused by thermal expansion mismatch.

Stepped drive shaft diameters enhance first plain bearing strength while maintaining compact axial length.

A reflection plate positioned at a specific distance from the fan axis inverts sound wave phases to cancel noise without extra components.

A centrifugal pump impeller and shaft manufactured as a single piece using selective melting of metallic powder layers.

Triangular wire templates electroforming create sharp edges without mandrel precision, boosting strength.