Modular Partition System
This invention introduces a novel space-partitioning solution designed to overcome the storage and stability limitations of traditional folding screens. By utilizing a wall-mounted housing and a specialized pivot-axis geometry, the device allows a series of integrated slats to deploy seamlessly for temporary compartmentalization and retract into a minimal footprint when not in use. This integrated design eliminates the need for external storage and optimizes floor space, offering a durable, high-efficiency mechanical alternative for modern spatial management.
Product Design through the Combined Use of TRIZ and TOC Methodologies
This study was developed to establish a more comprehensive and effective systematic approach to the different stages of product design. The paper presents a framework that combines the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) and the Theory of Constraints (TOC), merging their shared characteristics and linking the complementary aspects of both methodologies. This methodology is applicable to a wide range of design types; its practical application is demonstrated through the redesign of a toaster as a case study.
Methods and Methodologies in Industrial Design
Design methods are the established procedures used for the act of designing; they represent the specific activities a designer performs throughout the creative process. This article proposes a classification system intended to serve as a foundation for subsequent studies of diverse design methods, as well as for the ongoing research currently being developed in this field.
Ergonomic Mask Adjustment System
Developed as a technical response to the physical strain of long-term personal protective equipment (PPE) use, this device offers an adjustable, tension-relieving solution for mask attachment. The design features a low-profile, flexible geometry that redistributes pressure away from the auricular cartilage to the occipital region of the head. Engineered for high-volume manufacturing and durability, its integrated anchoring points allow for a universal fit across various mask types and user profiles, ensuring both ergonomic comfort and a secure seal without the structural fatigue associated with traditional elastic fixations.