Adjustable Spur Tip Assembly for Real-Time Extension Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional spurs require frequent adjustment for different riding disciplines and horse responsiveness, causing discomfort or injury if not used correctly, and lack efficient mechanisms for customizable control.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable spur assembly with a control assembly that allows the active tip to move between extended and retracted positions, and optionally rotate, via a mechanism involving a control knob, pinion gear, and racks, enabling precise adjustment for various riding needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional spurs are used with fixed size and design, then manufacturing and operation are simple, but adaptability to different riding disciplines and horse responsiveness is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The spur incorporates an adjustable active tip assembly that can move between extended and retracted positions, and rotate between multiple angular positions. This dynamic adjustability allows the same spur to adapt to different riding disciplines and horse responsiveness levels, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity by providing variable configuration within a single device structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If spur size is varied to accommodate different riders and disciplines, then adaptability improves, but time required for removal and replacement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable active tip assembly allows riders to change spur characteristics in real-time without removing the spur from their boot. The control mechanism enables quick adjustment of tip position and angle, eliminating the time-consuming process of removing and replacing entire spur assemblies while maintaining customized control for different riders and conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The spur is designed with pre-configured adjustment mechanisms and multiple lockable positions that allow riders to quickly set the desired tip position and angle before riding begins or when conditions change, rather than requiring time-consuming removal and replacement of entire spur units.
3Reliability
If active tip is extended for better leverage, then rider control effectiveness improves, but risk of discomfort or injury to horse increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable active tip assembly can dynamically change between extended and retracted positions, allowing riders to select the appropriate tip exposure based on the situation. This provides the option for extended tip for better leverage when needed, while also allowing retraction to minimize the risk of discomfort or injury to the horse, effectively resolving the contradiction between control effectiveness and harm prevention.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances rider-horse communication by allowing customizable control without frequent removal and replacement, minimizing discomfort and injury, and improving safety and effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
a control assembly that allows the active tip to move between extended and retracted positions, and optionally rotate, via a mechanism involving a control knob, pinion gear, and racks
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable spur assembly includes a yoke configured to mount to a rider's footwear, an active tip assembly, and a control assembly. The control assembly is operably coupled to the active tip assembly and configured to enable the active tip assembly to move relative to the yoke between extended and retracted positions.