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Morphological Analysis & TRIZ Template

Quick Start

For Morphological Analysis:

1. Define 3-7 parameters → 2-5 options each → Build matrix → Evaluate combinations

For TRIZ:

1. State contradiction (improve A worsens B) → Look up in matrix → Apply 3-4 recommended principles

For Both: Use morphological analysis to explore space, TRIZ to resolve contradictions in configurations.

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Part 1: Problem Definition

Problem Statement: [Clear, specific description]

Objectives:

1. [Primary objective - measurable]
2. [Secondary objective]
3. [Tertiary objective]

Constraints:

• Cost: [Budget limit]
• Size/Weight: [Physical limitations]
• Time: [Timeline]
• Materials: [Allowed/prohibited]
• Performance: [Minimum requirements]

Success Criteria:

• [Measurable criterion 1]
• [Measurable criterion 2]
• [Measurable criterion 3]

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Part 2: Morphological Analysis

Step 1: Identify 3-7 Independent Parameters

Parameter 1: [Name] - [Why essential] Parameter 2: [Name] - [Why essential] Parameter 3: [Name] - [Why essential] [Continue for 3-7 parameters]

Independence check: Can I change Parameter 1 without forcing changes in Parameter 2? (Yes = independent)

Step 2: List 2-5 Options Per Parameter

Parameter 1: [Name]

• Option A: [Description]
• Option B: [Description]
• Option C: [Description] [2-5 mutually exclusive options]

[Repeat for all parameters]

Step 3: Build Morphological Matrix

| Parameter      | Opt 1 | Opt 2 | Opt 3 | Opt 4 | Opt 5 |
|----------------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|
| [Param 1]      | [A]   | [B]   | [C]   | [D]   | -     |
| [Param 2]      | [A]   | [B]   | [C]   | -     | -     |
| [Param 3]      | [A]   | [B]   | [C]   | [D]   | [E]   |

Total: [N1 × N2 × N3...] = [Total configs]

Step 4: Generate 5-10 Promising Configurations

Config 1: [Name]

• Parameter 1: [Selected option]
• Parameter 2: [Selected option]
• Parameter 3: [Selected option]
• Rationale: [Why promising]
• Pros: [Advantages]
• Cons: [Disadvantages]

[Repeat for 5-10 configurations]

Step 5: Score and Rank

Config	Obj 1	Obj 2	Obj 3	Cost	Feasibility	Total	Rank
Config 1	[1-5]	[1-5]	[1-5]	[1-5]	[1-5]	[Sum]	[#]
Config 2	[1-5]	[1-5]	[1-5]	[1-5]	[1-5]	[Sum]	[#]

Selected: [Top-ranked configuration]

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Part 3: TRIZ Contradiction Resolution

Step 1: State Contradiction

Improving Parameter: [What we want to increase]

• Current: [Value]
• Desired: [Target]

Worsening Parameter: [What degrades when we improve first]

• Acceptable degradation: [Threshold]

Contradiction Statement: "To improve [X], we must worsen [Y], which is unacceptable because [reason]."

Step 2: Map to TRIZ 39 Parameters

TRIZ 39 Parameters (Quick Reference):

1. Weight of moving object
2. Weight of stationary object 3-4. Length (moving/stationary) 5-6. Area (moving/stationary) 7-8. Volume (moving/stationary)
3. Speed
4. Force
5. Stress/pressure
6. Shape
7. Stability of composition
8. Strength 15-16. Duration of action
9. Temperature
10. Illumination 19-20. Energy use
11. Power 22-26. Loss of (energy, substance, info, time, quantity)
12. Reliability 28-29. Measurement/manufacturing accuracy 30-31. Harmful factors (external/internal) 32-34. Ease of (manufacture, operation, repair)
13. Adaptability
14. Device complexity
15. Difficulty of detecting/measuring
16. Automation
17. Productivity

Map your contradiction:

• Improving: [Map to one of 39]
• Worsening: [Map to one of 39]

Step 3: Lookup Recommended Principles

From TRIZ Contradiction Matrix: [Lookup improving × worsening]

Recommended Principles: [#N, #M, #P, #Q]

40 Inventive Principles (Brief):

1. Segmentation - Divide into parts
2. Taking Out - Remove disturbing element
3. Local Quality - Different parts, different functions
4. Asymmetry - Use asymmetric forms
5. Merging - Combine similar objects
6. Universality - Multi-function
7. Nesting - Matryoshka dolls
8. Anti-Weight - Counterbalance
9. Preliminary Anti-Action - Pre-stress
10. Preliminary Action - Prepare in advance
11. Beforehand Cushioning - Emergency measures
12. Equipotentiality - Eliminate lifting/lowering
13. The Other Way - Invert
14. Spheroidality - Use curves
15. Dynamics - Make adaptable
16. Partial/Excessive - Go over/under optimal
17. Another Dimension - Use 3D, layers
18. Mechanical Vibration - Use oscillation
19. Periodic Action - Pulsed vs continuous
20. Continuity - Eliminate idle time
21. Rushing Through - High speed reduces harm
22. Blessing in Disguise - Use harm for benefit
23. Feedback - Introduce adjustment
24. Intermediary - Use intermediate object
25. Self-Service - Object services itself
26. Copying - Use cheap copy
27. Cheap Short-Living - Replace expensive with many cheap
28. Mechanics Substitution - Use fields instead
29. Pneumatics/Hydraulics - Use gas/liquid
30. Flexible Shells - Use membranes
31. Porous Materials - Make porous
32. Color Changes - Change color/transparency
33. Homogeneity - Same material
34. Discarding/Recovering - Discard after use
35. Parameter Changes - Change physical state
36. Phase Transitions - Use phenomena during transition
37. Thermal Expansion - Use expansion/contraction
38. Strong Oxidants - Enrich atmosphere
39. Inert Atmosphere - Use inert environment
40. Composite Materials - Change to composite

For detailed principle examples, see methodology.md.

Step 4: Apply Principles

Principle #[N]: [Name]

• How to apply: [Specific adaptation to problem]
• Resolves contradiction: [Explain how]
• Feasibility: [High/Medium/Low]

[Repeat for 3-4 principles]

Step 5: Combine Principles (Optional)

Combined Solution:

• Principles: [#N + #M]
• Synergy: [How they work together]
• Result: [Concrete design concept]

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Part 4: Output Format

Create morphological-analysis-triz.md:

# [Problem Name]: Systematic Innovation

**Date:** [YYYY-MM-DD]

## Problem
[Problem statement, objectives, constraints]

## Morphological Analysis (if used)

### Matrix
[Parameter-option table]

### Top Configurations
1. [Config name]: [Parameters] - Rationale: [Why] - Score: [X]
2. [Config name]: [Parameters] - Rationale: [Why] - Score: [Y]

## TRIZ Analysis (if used)

### Contradiction
Improve [X] → Worsens [Y]

### Applied Principles
- Principle #[N] ([Name]): [Application] → [Result]
- Principle #[M] ([Name]): [Application] → [Result]

### Solution Concepts
1. **[Concept name]:** [Description] - Pros: [X] - Cons: [Y]
2. **[Concept name]:** [Description] - Pros: [X] - Cons: [Y]

## Recommendation
**Primary Solution:** [Name]
- Description: [What it is]
- Why: [Rationale]
- Next Steps: [Actions]

**Alternative:** [Name] (if primary fails/too risky)

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Quick Examples

Morphological Analysis (Lamp Design):

Parameters: Power (battery/wall/solar), Light (LED/halogen), Control (switch/app/voice), Size (desk/floor/wall)
Total: 3 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 54 configurations
Promising: Battery + LED + App + Desk (portable smart lamp)

TRIZ (Electric Vehicle):

Contradiction: Increase range → worsens cost (large battery expensive)
Principles: #6 (Universality - battery is structure), #35 (Parameter change - different chemistry)
Solution: Structural battery pack with high energy density cells

Combined MA + TRIZ:

1. Build morphological box → Find promising configurations
2. Identify contradictions in top configs
3. Apply TRIZ to eliminate trade-offs
4. Re-evaluate configs with contradictions resolved

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Notes

Morphological Analysis:

• Keep 3-7 parameters (too many = explosion)
• Ensure independence (changing one doesn't force another)
• Don't enumerate all combinations (focus on promising clusters)

TRIZ:

• Verify real contradiction (not just budget constraint)
• Adapt principles creatively (metaphorical, not literal)
• Combine multiple principles for stronger solutions
• Check for new contradictions introduced by solution

For advanced techniques:

• Trends of evolution → See methodology.md Section 1
• Substance-field analysis → See methodology.md Section 2
• ARIZ algorithm → See methodology.md Section 3
• Detailed principle examples → See methodology.md Section 4