Verification of Patent Solution Proposed for Munition Release Systems Using TRIZ-Based Root Conflict Analysis (RCA+) Approach

Abstract

Innovation is widely defined as transforming an idea into a new or improved method for the production of goods or services that can be sold. Many different problem-solving techniques have been developed for achieving innovative outcomes. One of these methods, which was introduced by Russian patent expert Genrich Altshuller in the 1940s, is called TRIZ. This methodology gives us a new perspective for developing solutions by formulating a problem in terms of technical and physical contradictions. It aims to evolve the systems to be more ideal by incorporating innovations. From the invention of TRIZ approach, several new tools have been developed to facilitate problem solutions. Root Conflict Analysis (RCA+) is one of the TRIZ tools, which helps extensively in analysing root contradictions of a problem. In this article, verification of patent solution proposed for munition release systems using TRIZ-Based RCA+ approach will be presented.