Convertible Pet Harness Design for Training and Walking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet training harnesses do not offer a convenient and cost-effective solution for converting into a traditional single strap collar for walking, requiring separate devices for training and walking.
Innovation Solution
A convertible pet harness design that allows transformation from a training harness with leash connector rings above or below the neck to a single strap collar without tools, featuring adjustable straps and buckles for versatile use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a separate training harness and walking collar are purchased, then training functionality and walking functionality are both satisfied, but the quantity of devices increases and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by designing a single collar device that can serve two distinct purposes: as a training collar with leash attachment during training activities, and as a walking collar for regular walks. The collar includes a training attachment mechanism that allows a training leash to be connected, and simultaneously functions as a standalone walking collar when the training attachment is not in use. This eliminates the need for separate training harness and walking collar devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a separate training harness and walking collar are purchased, then both training and walking needs are met, but manufacturing cost and maintenance cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of a training harness and a walking collar into a single integrated device. The collar combines the walking collar structure with integrated training attachment mechanisms, including a training leash attachment point and a training attachment mechanism. By combining these previously separate functions into one device, manufacturing costs are reduced compared to producing and maintaining two separate devices.
3Quantity of substance
If a convertible harness design is implemented, then a single product serves both training and walking purposes, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the collar into distinct functional modules: a collar body portion, a training attachment mechanism, and a training leash attachment point. This modular segmentation allows the training components to be attached or detached as needed, providing convertibility between training and walking modes while keeping the overall structure manageable and not excessively complex.
Data Source
AI summary
A training harness for a pet with a neck loop 16 placed over the neck of the pet. An upper connector 42 lays on the back of the pet with a lower connector 54 lying along the underside of the pet. A convertible strap 12 encircles the chest of the pet behind the front legs and connects with buckles to the upper connector strap 42. The left buckle of the upper connector is opposite to and mates with the left buckle of the convertible strap. The right buckle on the upper connector is opposite to and mates with the right buckle on the convertible strap. This allows the convertible strap 12 to be removed from the lower connector 54 and used apart from the balance of the device as a traditional collar with mating connectors at each end of the convertible strap 12. Multiple connection points are provided for attaching a leash for different training styles.