Blower-Driven Interchangeable Pet Toys for Dynamic Stimulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet toys lack interactive features that provide mental stimulation and encourage repeated engagement by pets.
Innovation Solution
A pet toy system utilizing a blower fan to produce moving air, which interacts with interchangeable toys containing movable elements, engaging multiple senses and encouraging prolonged play through visual, auditory, and tactile experiences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional static pet toys are used, then the device complexity is low, but the mental stimulation and repeated engagement provided to pets is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Dynamics principle by transforming static pet toys into dynamic interactive systems. The blower fan generates moving air that causes movable elements within the toy to move, creating dynamic visual and tactile stimulation for pets. This dynamic behavior increases mental stimulation capability while maintaining relatively simple device structure through the use of a single motorized component (blower fan) that drives multiple interactive elements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single pet toy is used, then the device complexity is low, but the variety of sensory stimulation (visual, auditory, tactile) is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Universality principle by designing a multi-functional pet toy system where a single blower fan unit can power multiple different toy attachments. The interchangeable toy modules each provide different sensory stimulation modes (visual movement, auditory sounds, tactile textures), allowing one core device to deliver diverse sensory experiences. This approach increases sensory stimulation variety without requiring multiple separate devices, thus limiting the increase in overall system complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If pet toys lack interchangeable components, then the ease of manufacture is high, but the ability to provide varied play experiences is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Segmentation principle by dividing the pet toy system into modular components: a universal blower fan base unit and interchangeable toy attachments. Each attachment can be manufactured independently and then assembled with the base unit. This segmentation allows for varied play experiences through different attachments while maintaining ease of manufacture through standardized connection interfaces and independent production of modular components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides comprehensive sensory stimulation, promoting mental and physical activity in pets by attracting their attention and encouraging repeated interaction with the toys.
Implementation Method 1
a blower fan configured to blow air when in an on state
Implementation Method 2
The movable element is configured to be moved by air when the blower fan is in the on state
Data Source
AI summary
A pet toy system includes a housing including a blower fan configured to blow air when in an on state and an air outlet pipe. The pet toy system also includes an interchangeable pet toy including a body having a movable element and an air inlet pipe configured to be removably coupled to the air outlet pipe of the housing. The movable element is configured to be moved by air when the blower fan is in the on state.