Interpretation of a General Model for Inventive Problems, the Generalized System of Contradictions

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2009-03-31

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Cranfield University Press

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S. Dubois, I. Rasovska, R. De Guio, Interpretation of a General Model for Inventive Problems, the Generalized System of Contradictions, Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Design Conference – Competitive Design, Cranfield University, 30-31 March 2009, pp271

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Design of technical systems implies either optimisation or inventive problems resolution. Resolution tools and methods exist for each kind of problems. Each family of resolution tools uses specific models for problem statement. A generic model that fits both kinds of problems has been defined, the Generalized System of Contradictions model. In border of this model a problem can be stated when no solution can be found by optimisation techniques. In this paper the Generalized System of Contradictions is linked to Design of Experiments model. Moreover a step towards problem resolution is proposed by the interpretation of the generic model. This interpretation is based on the definition of exhaustive concepts, it means of concepts enabling to look for solution outside of the initially defined domain. This process of problem statement out of the result of DoE and of interpretation of the built model is detailed and then illustrated through an example.

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Design of Experiments, problem models, contradiction

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Copyright: Cranfield University 2009

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Mori Seiki – The Machine Tool Company