Adjustable Animal Vest Panel Segmentation for Quadruped Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current animal vests for quadrupeds, such as dogs and horses, often lack adjustability, leading to a poor fit that can hinder the animal's ability to perform tasks and activities comfortably.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable animal vest assembly featuring a plurality of independently adjustable panels with hoop-and-loop fastener sections, allowing for a custom fit by attaching panels between the animal's neck and waist, and including fastening panels that can be zipped along the spine.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If current animal vests are used with limited sizes and few adjustment points, then the vest structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the fit to the animal's torso is poor and diminishes animal agility
Solution Approach 1:
The vest is divided into multiple independently adjustable panels (front panel, back panel, side panels) that can be separately positioned and secured. Each panel can be adjusted independently to accommodate variations in the animal's torso shape and size, achieving a precise custom fit without requiring a completely complex new vest design.
Solution Approach 2:
The vest incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through multiple fastening points and adjustable straps that allow the fit to be customized for different animals and different stages of growth. The panels can be repositioned and resecured at various locations to adapt to changing size requirements.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple adjustment points and panel components are added to achieve a close fit, then the vest provides custom fit and comfort, but the assembly and disassembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented panel design allows for modular assembly where panels can be independently attached and detached. This segmentation enables quick adjustment of individual panels without requiring complete disassembly of the entire vest, reducing the time needed for donning and removal while maintaining custom fit capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The panels and fastening components are pre-configured with alignment features and standardized connection mechanisms that guide proper placement and reduce adjustment time. The predetermined panel positions and pre-attached fasteners enable rapid assembly without requiring complex alignment procedures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a versatile garment configuration is provided to cover desired areas and allow unimpeded movement, then the vest offers protection and identification, but the vest may impede animal movement if not properly fitted
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented panel construction allows each panel to move independently with the animal's body, accommodating natural movement patterns. The panels can be adjusted to provide coverage where protection is needed while leaving areas requiring flexibility more open or loosely fitted, thus maintaining both versatility and movement freedom.
Solution Approach 2:
Different panels can be fitted with different levels of adjustability and coverage based on local requirements. Areas requiring protection receive more substantial coverage while areas requiring freedom of movement have more flexible, adjustable panels that can be positioned to minimize restriction.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The adjustable vest provides a secure, comfortable fit that allows quadrupeds to move freely while performing tasks, and can be easily assembled and disassembled for quick donning and removal.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of hoop-and-loop fastener sections includes female loop sections on an inner attachment panel surface and male hook sections on an outer attachment panel surface
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable animal vest and methods of using same, the vest including an attachment panel for placement between a neck and a waist of an underside of an animal, a first fastening panel for placement on a first lateral side of the animal, a second fastening panel for placement on a second lateral side of the animal, a first cover panel for placement over the first fastening panel on the first lateral side of the animal, and a second cover panel for placement over the second fastening panel on the second lateral side of the animal. Upon proper panel placement on the animal, complementary attachment features located on inner and outer surfaces of the panels are fastened to each other to form the adjustable animal vest assembly.