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6.4. Reformulation of mini-problem

If the problem is not solved, return to step 1.1 and reformulate the Mini-Problem with respect to the super-system. If necessary, repeat this reformulation process with the next several successive super-systems.

 

Example:

Typical example for these step this is solution concept about gas-heat-reflecting suit (rescue suit). [see: G.S.Altshuller: 1973, ALGORITHM OF INVENTION, Moscowskiy Rabochy, Moscow, p.105-110].

Originally, this problem was formulated about development of refrigerating suit. However, to provide required power of refrigeration for fixed weight of suit was impossible, according physical principles.

This problem was resolved using transition to the super-system. It was proposed to make gas-heat-reflecting suit by providing simultaneously functions of cooling system and respiratory system. The rescue suit works using liquefied oxygen. The liquefied oxygen is evaporated at first and works as cooler. After transformation to the gas the oxygen is used in respiratory system. [A.c.111144]

Transition to the super-system provides possibility to enlarge limits of weight at 2-3 times.