Structuring Invention Knowledge To Creatively Solve A Technological Problem

We have proposed structuring invention knowledge to effectively solve a technological problem. Our structuring method comprises steps for determining indispensable constituent elements of an apparatus to form an essential construction thereof, for a plurality of times, from a current apparatus up to the first model thereof respectively. The invention knowledge structure will form a cylindrical invention space for making an invention. Experiment results have revealed that structuring invention knowledge is thought to be possible for patent workers. When an invention space was formed by a series of essential constructions thereof, the participants produced technological ideas of higher values in terms of five evaluation items such as practicality and feasibility. Further, when a series of essential constructions were completely conducted in the invention space, there were produced ideas of higher evaluation values in terms of practicality and productivity.