Synthesis of elementary product concepts based on knowledge twisting
Knowledge twisting is defined as a kind of manipulation of Physics P/Structure S/Design D (as mental objects) in order to achieve various Function(s) F. This paper presents a method in which prior synthesis of functional structurewith which the functioning of a future product would need to be described neutrally with respect to componentsis not required for product concept. Empirical analysis has shown that the use of this method does not lead to a combinatorial explosion. The method is based on the chaining of physical laws and complementary basic schemata.
product concept function physical law functional structure basic scheme