Deceased Animal Moving Device with Lift Shield
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices lack an efficient and humane method for lifting and transporting deceased animals, which is essential for proper disposal and handling.
Innovation Solution
A moving device comprising a base with a mast, winch, and shield, where a line from the winch is used to lift and retract the deceased animal onto a shield for secure transport, powered by a motor or gas engine and equipped with operational controls for easy operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual handling methods are used for deceased animals, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity and efficiency are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional modules: a base for mobility, a mast for vertical support, a winch for lifting, and a shield for containment. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall system manageable and not overly complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The base serves multiple functions: it supports the entire structure, provides mobility through tracks for transporting the shield with the deceased animal, and houses the control systems. This multi-functionality improves productivity by eliminating the need for separate equipment for lifting and transport.
2Reliability
If a shield is added to contain the deceased animal, then reliability and safety are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shield is positioned and ready to receive the deceased animal before the lifting operation begins. The winch line is pre-routed through the shield structure, so that when lifting occurs, the animal is immediately contained and secured, eliminating the need for post-lifting containment actions and improving safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The shield acts as an intermediary between the lifting mechanism and the deceased animal, providing a secure containment structure that ensures safe transport. It mediates the transition from ground level to elevated position while maintaining control and preventing accidental release.
3Productivity
If a winch system is used for lifting, then productivity is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The winch system is designed to be self-contained and self-operating to the extent possible. It includes its own power source (motor or engine) and control mechanisms, allowing it to perform the lifting function autonomously without requiring external lifting equipment or manual intervention during the actual lifting process.
Solution Approach 2:
The winch system is integrated with the mast structure, combining the lifting mechanism and support structure into a unified assembly. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall device while maintaining full lifting capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and humane lifting and transport of deceased animals, ensuring safe and controlled movement to designated disposal locations.
Implementation Method 1
A winch is coupled to a top of the mast providing a spool and a line selectively extendable from and retractable onto the spool
Data Source
AI summary
A deceased animal moving device lifts and transports a deceased animal. The device includes a base configured for being moved on a surface. A mast is coupled to and extends upwardly from the base. A winch is coupled to a top of the mast providing a spool and a line selectively extendable from and retractable onto the spool. A shield coupled to the base has a lower edge positioned at a front of the base proximate a bottom of the base. The line is directed from the spool towards the shield for lifting a deceased animal attached to the line upwardly against the shield when the line is retracted.