Advances in Mechanical Engineering (May 2016)

Application of TRIZ inventive principles to innovate recycling machine

  • Song Yih Lin,
  • Chang Tzuoh Wu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/1687814016647303
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8

Abstract

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This article mainly proposes a design process in which a combination of brainstorming and the theory of inventive problem-solving, better known as TRIZ, are used in the design process. We used illustrations by designing a recycling machine for Tetra Pak. Designers are guided to apply brainstorming to come up with innovative designs and features utilizing 39 engineering parameters, a contradiction matrix, and 40 inventive principles for solving design problems. Once copyright and patent laws have been adhered in order to ensure there are no infringements, a prototype may be constructed, and patents may be applied for.