Animal Harness Integrated Scale for Weight Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current animal mobility aids, such as harnesses and ramps, do not effectively inform handlers of the specific weight being lifted off an animal's hind legs and spine, making it difficult to provide adequate assistance and reduce pain and suffering, especially for animals with musculoskeletal issues.
Innovation Solution
An animal harness equipped with a scale that secures to the harness body, allowing handlers to measure the weight being lifted off the animal's hind legs and spine, providing precise assistance and comfort during movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a harness is used to support the animal's hind legs and spine, then the animal's mobility is improved, but the handler cannot accurately measure the amount of weight being lifted off the animal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the harness support function with a scale measurement function into a single integrated device. The scale is attached to the harness in such a way that it measures the weight being lifted off the animal's hind legs and spine while the harness provides the actual support. This merging allows simultaneous provision of mobility assistance and accurate weight measurement.
2Duration of action of moving object
If lifting devices such as slings or ropes are used to assist the animal, then temporary lifting assistance is provided, but the devices cannot be used during walks or extended periods
Solution Approach 1:
The harness is designed to be a multi-functional device that can be used across various scenarios and durations. It functions both as a support device during walks and as a measurement device for monitoring weight distribution. The integrated scale allows the harness to provide continuous assistance and monitoring throughout the day, not just during temporary lifting situations.
3Ease of operation
If handlers manually assist the animal without measurement tools, then assistance can be provided, but the specific amount of weight being lifted cannot be determined
Solution Approach 1:
The scale integrated into the harness provides real-time feedback to the handler about the amount of weight being lifted off the animal's hind legs and spine. This feedback mechanism allows the handler to adjust their assistance level based on actual measurements, ensuring optimal support while preventing over-assistance that could weaken the animal's muscles.
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AI summary
The present invention provides an animal harness comprising a harness body and a scale. The scale is secured to the harness body by a securement means. The harness can be utilized by a user to provide a specific amount of assistance to an animal using the harness because the scale will provide the user with the exact amount the animal weighs and how much assistance the user is providing the animal.