Collapsible Dog Kennel With Spring-Loaded Hinged Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dog kennels do not efficiently save space when not in use, lack easy cleaning and sanitizing capabilities, and fail to provide adequate ventilation and secure temporary boarding solutions for pet care facilities.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible and modular dog kennel with hinged panels that spontaneously expand and lock into place, easily mountable to a wall track system without tools, and can be securely folded away for space-saving, featuring a built-in meal preparation table and ventilation to prevent animal contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional fixed dog kennels are used, then animals have secure enclosure, but space is wasted when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The kennel employs hinged panels that allow the structure to dynamically transition between expanded (enclosed) and collapsed (space-saving) states. The panels are connected through hinges enabling smooth transformation while maintaining structural integrity in both configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The kennel is divided into multiple hinged panels that can independently fold and collapse. This segmentation allows the structure to be broken down into compact segments for storage while maintaining full enclosure when expanded.
2Adaptability or versatility
If permanent kennel structures are installed, then stable boarding space is provided, but flexibility for cleaning and reconfiguration is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The kennel transitions from a static permanent structure to a dynamic removable system. The entire kennel can be detached from wall mounts for easy cleaning and repositioned as needed, providing flexibility without requiring complex permanent installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The kennel is designed as a modular segmented structure that can be easily assembled and disassembled from wall tracks, allowing for simple installation and removal without permanent fixtures or complex tools.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If solid panel kennels are used, then secure containment is achieved, but ventilation and cleaning access are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The kennel incorporates localized ventilation features in specific panels while maintaining solid containment in other areas. This allows adequate airflow and cleaning access at strategic locations without compromising overall security and containment.
Solution Approach 2:
The panelized segmented construction allows different sections to serve different functions - some panels provide solid containment while others incorporate ventilation openings or accessible surfaces for easy cleaning.
4Volume of moving object
If collapsible kennel structures are used, then space is saved when not in use, but automatic locking and security may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The kennel employs spring-loaded mechanisms that automatically lock panels when the kennel is in the expanded configuration. The springs provide self-service locking without requiring manual intervention, ensuring secure containment while maintaining collapse capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is dynamic, automatically engaging when panels are in the expanded position and disengaging when collapsed. This dynamic locking system provides security only when needed (when kennel is expanded) while enabling easy collapse for space-saving.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The kennel provides a safe, space-efficient, and easily cleanable enclosure that can be expanded or collapsed as needed, ensuring secure animal containment and adequate ventilation, while allowing for flexible use in pet care facilities.
Implementation Method 1
Spring-loaded top panels spontaneously expand
Implementation Method 2
top panels, side panels, a rear panel and a front panel that are hingeably connected
Implementation Method 3
automatically lock into the expanded state
Data Source
AI summary
A collapsible and expandable dog kennel for providing a safe animal enclosure that saves space when not in use. The collapsible and expandable dog kennel generally includes top panels, side panels, a rear panel and a front panel. The kennel is rapidly mountable and dismountable to and from a vertical surface and thereby provides a secure and stable enclosure for an animal.