Deployable Dog Height Platform with Movable Indicator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for measuring a dog's height at dog shows are inaccurate due to difficulties in maintaining the dog's erect position, leading to potential under-measurement when the dog shifts during measurement.
Innovation Solution
A deployable animal measuring platform with a base and vertically connected panel, allowing for easy deployment and retraction, featuring a measuring element that can measure height and other bodily profiles, and includes casters for mobility and measurement indicia for accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional rulers or tape measures are used to measure dog height, then the measurement process can be simple, but the measurement accuracy deteriorates because the dog cannot maintain an erect position long enough for accurate measurement
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring platform incorporates a movable platform that can be quickly adjusted and a movable measuring element that traverses along the panel. This dynamic design allows the measurement to be completed in a very short time while the dog is still in position, eliminating the time loss associated with traditional methods that require the dog to maintain an erect position for an extended period.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform is pre-configured with measurement indicia marked on the panel at various height positions. The measuring element can be quickly positioned along the panel to read the dog's height. This preliminary preparation of measurement references allows for immediate accurate measurement without requiring the dog to maintain position over time.
2Ease of operation
If the measuring device is designed to be portable and easy to transport, then the device complexity is reduced, but the measurement precision may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring platform is divided into separate components: a base, a panel connected through a fastening element, and a movable measuring element. This segmentation allows the device to be easily assembled and disassembled for transport while maintaining measurement precision when deployed. The panel can be erected vertically from the base to provide accurate height measurements.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform serves multiple functions: it provides a stable base for the dog to stand on, a vertical panel with measurement indicia for height measurement, and a movable measuring element for reading various body measurements. This multi-functionality is achieved within a compact, portable structure that maintains measurement accuracy.
3Measurement precision
If the measuring platform includes integrated measurement tools and indicators, then the measurement precision improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes measurement indicia marked on the panel that provide visual indicators for different height positions. These marked indicators serve as simple visual references that improve measurement precision without requiring complex electronic or mechanical systems. The measuring element can be quickly positioned against these visual markers for accurate reading.
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AI summary
A deployable animal measuring platform suited for measuring dog height or any other dog body measurement profile is presented. The deployable animal measuring platform contains a base, a panel, and a measuring element. The panel is connected vertically perpendicular to the base through a fastening element, where the panel and the base is configured to assemble in a deployed configuration or a retracted configuration. In the retracted configuration, the base and the panel are folded and connected parallel to each other, such that the deployable animal measuring platform is easily transportable and stored. In the deployed configuration, the base is secured along a flat surface while the panel is erected vertically from the base. The measuring element traverses along the panel.