Collapsible Pet Waste Container With Sealed Odor Containment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Pet owners face challenges in collecting and storing animal waste, particularly dog waste, due to the use of porous and non-hermetic disposal bags that can expose them to harmful organisms and unpleasant odors, and the inconvenience of carrying waste in public areas without nearby disposal bins.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible and discreet collection apparatus made of rigid materials, featuring a pyramid-like design with hinges for easy folding, accompanied by a clip and scraper, allowing secure attachment to the user and efficient waste containment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If disposable plastic bags are used for waste collection, then convenience and ease of operation are improved, but hygiene and safety deteriorate due to porous material allowing organism transfer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a disposable collection container that is inexpensive to manufacture and intended for single-use. This resolves the contradiction by providing a disposable solution (maintaining convenience) that is made from non-porous, hygienic materials (improving safety and reliability) compared to traditional porous plastic bags.
2Ease of operation
If traditional plastic bags are used, then ease of operation is improved, but harmful factors increase due to lack of airtight seals allowing odor emission
Solution Approach 1:
The collection container utilizes a flexible, sealed container design that encloses the waste completely. This flexible shell structure provides an airtight seal to contain odors while maintaining ease of handling and portability, resolving the contradiction between operational ease and odor control.
3Ease of manufacture
If porous containers are used for waste collection, then ease of manufacture is improved, but harmful factors increase due to organism transfer from porous material
Solution Approach 1:
The collection container is manufactured from non-porous, hygienic materials that prevent organism transfer. This composite material approach maintains ease of manufacture through standard production techniques while eliminating the harmful porous structure of traditional plastic bags, thus resolving the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and safety.
4Duration of action of moving object
If waste must be carried for long periods, then duration of action is improved, but harmful factors increase due to continuous exposure risk
Solution Approach 1:
The sealed, flexible container design provides complete enclosure of the waste, creating a barrier that prevents organism transfer and odor emission during extended carrying periods. This resolves the contradiction by enabling long-duration storage while maintaining safety through the sealed container structure.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for collection and removal of animal waste is disclosed. The collection apparatus may have a plurality of panels connected with one another by a plurality of hinges. The plurality of panels of the collection apparatus may be manipulated by a user to move the collection apparatus from a collapsed position to an expanded position. In the expanded position, a bag may line the interior of the plurality of panels to collect the animal waste. A user can then manipulate the animal waste into the bag lining the collection apparatus. The bag containing the animal waste may then be secured to the collection apparatus by way of panel clip for later disposal.