Adjustable Horse Pen Bar Assembly for Secure Portable Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional horse pen designs isolate horses, leading to psychological stress and physical safety risks, with bulky, non-portable systems that are difficult to install and secure.
Innovation Solution
A compact, portable horse pen bar system with rounded edges and adjustable threaded assemblies for secure installation, featuring 14-gauge tubing, lubricated threading, and smooth finishes to enhance safety and psychological well-being.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional panel systems with hooks or ropes are used to secure panels, then installation is simple, but the system is unreliable and panels can be easily dislodged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the unreliable hooks and ropes from the system and replaces them with an integrated threaded assembly that threads directly into the vertical support structure. This extraction of the weak securing mechanism and replacement with a more robust integrated solution resolves the contradiction between reliability and installation complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The threaded assemblies are designed with pre-formed threading that engages with pre-drilled holes in the vertical supports. This preliminary preparation of the mounting structure allows for secure installation without requiring complex assembly procedures during installation, thus maintaining ease of operation while achieving reliable panel security.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If mesh gates are used for pen construction, then visibility is improved, but safety risks increase due to sharp edges and gaps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies rounded edges to all horizontal and vertical bars of the pen system, eliminating the sharp edges present in mesh gates. This curvature modification maintains the structural integrity and visibility benefits of bar construction while removing the harmful sharp edges that could injure horses, thus resolving the contradiction between safety and visibility.
3Strength
If Schedule 40 pipe is used for pen construction, then durability is improved, but portability deteriorates due to increased weight
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from Schedule 40 pipe to 14-gauge tubing, which has different mechanical properties. The 14-gauge tubing provides sufficient structural strength for pen construction while being significantly lighter than Schedule 40 pipe, thus resolving the contradiction between durability and portability through parameter optimization.
4Adaptability or versatility
If threaded assemblies are made adjustable for length, then adaptability to various settings is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the support structure into modular components with standardized threaded connections. This segmentation allows individual sections to be adjusted in length by adding or removing standardized segments, providing adaptability to various settings while keeping each individual component relatively simple in design, thus resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a secure, open environment that reduces stress and injury risks while being adaptable to various settings, ensuring ease of use and durability.
Implementation Method 1
The threading is designed to be lubricated for reducing dirt accumulation and ensuring smooth operation. This lubrication can be achieved using a lubricant containing molybdenum disulfide, which reduces friction and resists dirt accumulation.
Implementation Method 2
The system is designed with rounded edges to prevent harm to the horse, while offering the flexibility to be installed in various settings
Data Source
AI summary
A horse pen bar system, configured for installation within an entrance of a horse pen for containing a horse and improving the psychological well-being of the horse. Wherein: the horse pen bar system comprises a main support bar and two threaded assemblies. The main support bar extends longitudinally between the two threaded assemblies. The two threaded assemblies comprises a first threaded assembly and a second threaded assembly. The two threaded assemblies are positioned at opposing ends of main support bar. Each of the two threaded assemblies includes a threaded shaft and an engagement element. The entrance defines the open area between two vertical supports. The two vertical supports comprise a first vertical support and a second vertical support, positioned on opposing sides of the entrance. The threaded shaft enables length adjustment through rotational movement, allowing the horse pen bar system to fit securely within the entrance.