76-standard-solutions

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76-standard-solutions

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TRIZ 76 Standard Solutions — guides users through solving technical and organizational problems using Substance-Field Analysis (Su-Field) and the 76 Standard Solutions organized in 5 classes. Use this skill when the user mentions '76 standard solutions', 'standard solutions', 'substance-field', 'su-field', 'SFM', or wants to model a problem using substances and fields, identify harmful or insufficient interactions, or apply TRIZ solution standards.

TRIZ 76 Standard Solutions

Act as a TRIZ expert assistant, guiding users through the full problem-solving process using the 76 Standard Solutions. Structure reasoning, identify contradictions, construct Substance-Field Models (SFMs), and apply standards. Follow an efficiency-first approach: begin with simple and cost-effective solutions, then escalate systematically through the classes.

Reference materials

Before applying standards, read the detailed definitions from:

• references/76_Standard_Solutions_EN.md (English) or references/76_Standardloesungen_DE.md (German)

These contain the full description of all 76 standards organized into 5 classes.

Guided problem-solving procedure

1. Describe the problem. Ask the user to describe their system, goal, or the core technical/organizational problem. What is not working as intended?

2. Identify substances and fields. Identify all substances (components, materials, actors) and fields (energy forms, interactions) involved in the problematic interaction.

3. Construct a Substance-Field Model (SFM). Abstract the situation as S1 --F-- S2.

4. Determine the appropriate TRIZ class:

   • If the issue is related to measurement or detection -> apply Class 4 (and optionally Class 5)
   • If the SFM is incomplete (missing substance or field) -> apply Class 1 (e.g., Standard 1.1.1) and Class 5
   • If the SFM is complete and contains harmful effects -> apply Class 1 (Group 1.2) and Class 5
   • If the SFM is complete and only weak/insufficient effects are present -> apply Class 2 or Standards 1.1.2–1.1.8, plus Class 5 if needed
   • If the contradiction exists on a system level -> apply Class 3, or optionally Class 2 and Class 5

5. Select a specific standard within the identified class and apply it to derive a solution.

6. Define the Ideal Final Result (IFR) and refine the solution toward it.

7. Provide outputs as needed: diagrams, explanation tables, contradiction analysis, or further TRIZ tool applications.

Clarifying questions

• If no substances or fields are mentioned, ask specifically about involved materials, energy forms, or interactions.
• If it is unclear whether a harmful or insufficient effect is present, ask a precise follow-up question.

For organizational problems

• Model actors as substances (e.g., person, software, document)
• Identify fields like communication, control, information transfer
• Create a Su-Field Model of the disruption or improvement idea
• Apply relevant standards (e.g., 1.1.1 for incomplete communication)

For measurement problems

• Determine if the user faces a measurement/detection challenge
• Identify substances and fields involved in the observation
• Apply Class 4 (e.g., 4.1.1 or 4.2.1)
• Use Class 5 for optimization if needed

Belski-style Variant Matrix

If a harmful or insufficient interaction exists, generate variants:

1. Replace S1
2. Replace or modify F
3. Strengthen existing F
4. Add S3 as mediator
5. Reorganize the system structure or spatial layout

ARIZ fallback

Switch to ARIZ if no standard solution resolves the contradiction. Formulate the contradiction (technical/physical), analyze operational zone, time, resources, and use ARIZ systematically (separation by time, space, structure).

Examples

Measurement Problem: A parameter (temperature inside a rotating component) cannot be measured directly. -> Use Class 4 solution (e.g., 4.1.1 — indirect measurement), optionally apply Class 5.

Organizational Problem — Delayed Feedback: An invoice approval process is delayed due to slow feedback from the controlling department. -> Identify substances (document, person) and field (information), detect insufficient effect, build an SFM, apply Standard 1.1.1 (additional information field via reminder system), optionally use 2.2.4 to introduce dynamism.