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This form is based on the original text by Genrikh Altshuller, which is available here.

If the guidance provided in this template is not sufficiently clear, we encourage you to consult the description of each section at www.wiki.matriz.org. Next to the header of each step in the form, you'll find an icon linking directly to the relevant paragraph. 1

NOTE! Before you start ARIZ, select the key problem.

Part 1. Analyzing the system

Step 1.1. Formulate the mini-problem

1.1.1. Main function of the system

NOTE! By the system, is understood the part/space where the key problem occurs, hence the main function refers to the identified problem.

NOTE! The main function should be formulated in accordance with recommendations for the correct formulation of functions.

1.1.2. Components of the system

NOTE! The list of components may be long; it is not a mistake.

1.1.3. Engineering contradiction 1 (EC-1)

NOTE! Line IF can include a function, a parameter, or a property.

NOTE! It is recommended that an improving parameter in the line THEN and a worsening parameter in line BUT be formulated in the format of a function.
IF
THEN
BUT

1.1.4. Engineering contradiction 2 (EC-2 = inverted EC-1)

NOTE! Line IF can include a function, a parameter, or a property.

NOTE! It is recommended that an improving parameter in the line THEN and a worsening parameter in line BUT be formulated in the format of a function.
IF
THEN
BUT
NOTE! EC-1 and EC-2 enable to formulate physical contradiction PhC; however, it is not obligatory at this step of the algorithm.

1.1.5. Mini-problem

NOTE! Use THEN from EC-1 and THEN from EC-2 to formulate the mini-problem.
Mini-problem:
It is necessary to
and
with minimal changes to the system.

Step 1.2. Determine the conflicting pair

NOTE! Depending on the project, conflicting pair may consist of 2 elements (1 product / 1 tool) or 3 elements (2 products / 1 tool, or 1 product / 2 tools). It cannot contain more than 3 elements.

1.2.1. Product

1.2.2. State 1 of product (if there are two states of the product)

NOTE! Skip this step if the tool is missing.

1.2.3. State 2 of product (if there are two states of the product)

NOTE! Skip this step if the tool is missing.

1.2.4. Tool

NOTE! Tool is the object directly interacting (conflicting) with the product in contradictions from steps 1.1.3 (EC-1) and 1.1.4 (EC-2).

1.2.5. State 1 of tool (if there are two states of the tool)

1.2.6. State 2 of tool (if there are two states of the tool)

Step 1.3. Create graphical models of the engineering contradictions

NOTE! A conflicting pair can have only 2 or 3 components.

1.3.1. Graphical presentation of EC-1

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1.3.2. Graphical presentation of EC-2

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NOTE! Graphical presentations of EC-1 and EC-2 can be easily converted into Su-Fields.

Step 1.4. Select a contradiction for further analysis

1.4.1. Basic engineering contradiction

NOTE! It is recommended to select the contradiction where the main function is performed better.
IF
THEN
BUT

1.4.2. Product

1.4.3. Tool

1.4.4. Graphical presentation of selected contradiction

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Step 1.5. Intensify the conflict

NOTE! To intensify the contradiction, we push the parameter from the IF position to the absolute extreme. Intensifying this parameter will result in corresponding changes in the THEN and BUT positions.

NOTE! A lot of problems contain the conflicts like "many elements" versus "few elements" ("strong element" versus "weak element" etc.). During intensification, "few elements" should be converted into "no elements".
IF
THEN
BUT

Step 1.6. Formulate the problem model

NOTE! Specify the product(s) and tool(s) from step 1.5.

NOTE! From now on, we use the states indicated in this step.

1.6.1. Conflicting pair

NOTE! Conflicting pair may consist of 2 elements (1 product / 1 tool) or 3 elements (2 products / 1 tool, or 1 product / 2 tools). It cannot contain more than elements.
product
product 2 (if exists)
tool
tool 2 (if exists)

1.6.2. The intensified engineering contradiction

IF
THEN
BUT

1.6.3. Formulate ideal final result (IFR)

NOTE! In general, the problem statement expresses the following: It is necessary to introduce an X-factor that enables the tool to deliver the main function without making the system more complex and any harmful consequences.
It is necessary to introduce an X-factor that preserves the ability to
without
without making the system more complex and without any harmful consequences.

Step 1.7. Apply standard inventive solutions

NOTE! The analysis carried out so far and the development of the problem model lead to a much better understanding of the problem and, in many cases, allow the identification of standard elements within non-standard problems. This means that applying SISs at this stage is more effective than at the beginning of the process.

NOTE! Applying the standard inventive solutions is not obligatory at this stage.

NOTE! If applying SIS does not solve the problem go to Part 2 (i.e., steps 2.1-2.3). If it does solve the problem, you may go to Part 7, although it is still recommended that you continue your analysis through Part 2.

Part 2. Analyzing the problem model

NOTE! The main purpose of Part 2 is to identify available resources (space, time, as well as substance and field resources of the system and its supersystem, including their parameters) that may be useful for solving the problem.

Step 2.1. Define the operating zone (OZ)

NOTE! Define the operating zone where the intensified conflict occurs. If the conflict occurs in two different places, use a physical contradiction for separating it in space.
OZ-1
OZ-2
NOTE! The drawings of the operating zone are necessary for better understanding. Make an explanatory sketch of the space where the conflict indicated in the problem model appears. Next, create a drawing presenting whether OZ-1 and OZ-2 overlap or not.

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Step 2.2. Define the operating time (OT)

NOTE! Define the operating time when the intensified conflict occurs. If the conflict occurs in two different moments in time, use a physical contradiction for separating it in time.
OT-1
OT-2
NOTE! The drawings of the operating zone are necessary for better understanding. Create a drawing presenting whether OT-1 and OT-2 overlap or not.

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Step 2.3. Define the substance-field resources (SFR)

NOTE! The resources under consideration include: internal resources (product resources, and tool resources) and external resources. Special attention is given to their parameters or features, which are considered particularly valuable in ARIZ.

NOTE! List everything that comes to your mind, as any resource could be a potential candidate for solving the problem.

Resources of the tool

substance field parameter

Resources of the product

substance field parameter
NOTE! SFR of the supersystem include resources of environment, as well as free resources like gravity, air etc.

Resources of the supersystem

substance field parameter

Part 3. Defining the ideal final result and formulating the physical contradiction

NOTE! Part 3 of ARIZ focuses on formulating the ideal final result (IFR) and identifying physical contradictions that hinder achieving it.

NOTE! The ideal solution is not always achievable, but the IFR points in the direction one should follow when searching for the most effective solution.

Step 3.1. Formulate IFR

Formulate IFR-1 using the following pattern:

The X-element preserves the ability to
inside the operational zone
during the operational time
and eliminates

Step 3.2. Formulate the intensified ideal final result

NOTE! Formulate intensified IFR-1 by replacing the X-element with a resource (SFR) of the system or its supersystem identified in step 2.3. Introducing of new substances or fields is prohibited.

NOTE! As the list of resources identified in Part 2 is usually quite long, it is recommended to start by considering 5 to 6 most reasonable ones. If using them does not lead to satisfactory results, explore other resources.

Formulate intensified IFR-1 using the following pattern:

The preserves the ability to
inside the operational zone
during the operational time
and eliminates
The preserves the ability to
inside the operational zone
during the operational time
and eliminates
The preserves the ability to
inside the operational zone
during the operational time
and eliminates
The preserves the ability to
inside the operational zone
during the operational time
and eliminates
The preserves the ability to
inside the operational zone
during the operational time
and eliminates

Step 3.3. Define the physical contradiction on macro-level

Define the physical contradictions at macro-level using the following pattern:

Physical Contradiction 1:
(parameter)
of
should be
to provide the useful function
BUT
should be
to eliminate the harmful action
Physical Contradiction 2:
(parameter)
of
should be
to provide the useful function
BUT
should be
to eliminate the harmful action
Physical Contradiction 3:
(parameter)
of
should be
to provide the useful function
BUT
should be
to eliminate the harmful action
Physical Contradiction 4:
(parameter)
of
should be
to provide the useful function
BUT
should be
to eliminate the harmful action
Physical Contradiction 5:
(parameter)
of
should be
to provide the useful function
BUT
should be
to eliminate the harmful action
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