Abstract
Two examples of invention using TRIZ method by students at the Kanagawa Institute of Technology (KAIT) in project based learning are reported. One is an engine intake system design that solves trade-offs between maximizing engine performances and minimizing space the system occupies. The other is a front suspension system that enables a newly developed walking aid to over-ride high gaps with small thrust force while giving it stability and shock absorbing function. In both cases, students' skill of using computer aided engineering (CAE) software and their manufacturing experience played an important role in university level engineering design education.
