Bitless Bridle Double Cross Reinstrap Jaw Stabilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bitless bridles often experience noseband slippage when a single rein is pulled, causing the bridle to shift and discomfort to the horse, and they may require additional securing mechanisms like chinstraps.
Innovation Solution
A bitless bridle design featuring a solid crownpiece that bifurcates into cheek and reinstraps, with two nosebands terminating in metal circular rings and elongated reinstraps that cross under the jaw twice, creating a second cinch point under the jaw for stabilization, eliminating the need for a chinstrap.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single noseband is used in bitless bridles, then the structure is simpler, but the noseband slips when a single rein is pulled causing bridle displacement
Solution Approach 1:
The single noseband is divided into two separate nosebands positioned at different locations on the horse's nose. This segmentation allows each noseband to perform a specific function: the first noseband provides initial anchoring while the second noseband prevents slippage when reins are pulled, thereby improving reliability without significantly increasing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The reinstraps serve as intermediaries that connect the reins to both nosebands and cross under the jaw. When pressure is applied to the reins, the reinstraps transmit this force through the jaw to both nosebands, creating a balanced anchoring system that prevents slippage while maintaining structural simplicity.
2Reliability
If a chinstrap is added to secure the noseband, then the noseband stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The functions of the noseband and chinstrap are merged into a single integrated system. The reinstraps that cross under the jaw perform the anchoring function traditionally provided by a separate chinstrap, while the two nosebands work together to provide stability. This merging eliminates the need for an additional chinstrap component, maintaining reliability while reducing device complexity.
3Device complexity
If reinstraps are made as a continuous piece passing over the poll, then the bridle structure is simpler, but the reinstraps may slip and become uneven when excessive pressure is applied
Solution Approach 1:
The continuous reinstrap is segmented into separate sections that are independently adjustable. Each reinstrap portion can be positioned and secured separately, preventing the slippage and uneven distribution that occurs with a single continuous piece when excessive pressure is applied during riding.
4Ease of operation
If pressure is transferred to the crownpiece over the poll, then the control effectiveness is improved, but the discomfort to the horse increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure distribution is locally optimized by positioning the nosebands at specific locations on the horse's nose rather than concentrating pressure on the poll. This local quality change allows for effective control while distributing pressure to areas that are more comfortable for the horse, reducing harmful factors.
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AI summary
A bitless bridle with double cross under reinstraps for riding, driving, and training horses and similar animals that achieves improved control, comfort, and communication with the animal. The bridle is composed of a solid crownpiece that bifurcates, after a brow band attachment, into a cheek strap and an elongated reinstrap. The cheek strap connects to two nosebands which have solid rings attached to each end. The elongated reinstraps cross under the horse's jaw and pass through the first set of rings then cross under the jaw a second time and pass through the second set of rings to continue back to the rider's hands. Pulling on a single reinstrap applies pressure to the horse's nose and poll causing it to turn in the direction pulled. Pulling on both reinstraps cinches the noseband in place, causing the horse to slow down or stop.