12Equipotentiality

In a potential field, limit position changes (e.g. change operating conditions to eliminate the need to raise or lower objects in a gravity field).
  • Spring loaded parts delivery system in a factory
  • Locks in a channel between 2 bodies of water (Panama Canal)
  • Skillets in an automobile plant that bring all tools to the right position (also demonstrates Principle 10, Preliminary Action)
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This principle is proposed to solve the following contradictions:
1/19 1/21 4/21 7/33 9/33 10/7 10/9 15/33 19/1 19/3 19/12 19/22 19/39 23/20 32/5 32/10 32/21 32/28 33/3 33/11 33/26 33/32 33/34 33/36 33/38 34/33 36/39 37/34 38/33 38/39 39/36 39/38