Elastomer Strap Animal Collar with Charm Retaining Holes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current animal collars are difficult to customize with personalized elements such as name tags, color combinations, and ornaments, making it challenging to reflect an animal's personality and are not easily modifiable.
Innovation Solution
An animal collar design featuring an elastomer strap with charm retaining holes and plugs, allowing for the securement of charms and plugs in a removable manner, along with a mesh material for structural strength and a gripping texture for durability and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional collars with hanging name tags are used, then the collar provides basic identification, but it is difficult to customize and position personalized elements around the collar surface
Solution Approach 1:
The collar is segmented into functional zones: the elastomer band provides the base structure, while discrete charm retaining holes are distributed around the collar perimeter. This segmentation allows independent placement of personalized elements at multiple positions without complicating the overall collar structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastomer band serves multiple functions: it provides the structural base of the collar, incorporates charm retaining holes for personalization, and includes buckle holes for adjustment. This multi-functionality enables customization without requiring separate components for each feature.
2Adaptability or versatility
If charms are added to personalize the collar, then the collar becomes more customizable, but the collar structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The charm retaining holes are merged directly into the elastomer band during manufacturing, eliminating the need for separate attachment mechanisms. This integration allows charms to be added without increasing collar complexity, as the retention feature is inherent to the band structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The charm retaining holes act as intermediaries between the collar band and the charms. This intermediary structure provides a simple, standardized interface for attachment without requiring complex fastening mechanisms, thus enabling personalization while maintaining structural simplicity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple charm retaining holes are created in the elastomer band, then more charms can be attached for personalization, but the structural integrity of the band may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The charm retaining holes are strategically positioned in specific locations on the elastomer band where they provide attachment functionality without compromising the overall structural integrity. The local modification of creating holes is optimized to maintain the band's strength while enabling personalization.
4Ease of operation
If the collar allows easy removal and replacement of charms, then the collar is more easily modifiable, but the attachment mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism is extracted from the collar structure itself and implemented as separate, removable plugs that fit into the charm retaining holes. This extraction allows charms to be easily removed and replaced without modifying the collar structure, maintaining simplicity while enabling easy modification.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to an animal collar that is personalizable with charms. The animal collar includes a buckle, a mesh material, and an elastomer strap that is formed around and encapsulates the mesh material. The elastomer strap attaches to the buckle. The elastomer strap has a plurality of buckle holes and a plurality of charm retaining holes. Charms can be secured into one or more of the charm retaining holes. Plugs can be fitted into the charm retaining holes, in a removable manner. A gripping texture can be integrally formed on the surface of the elastomer strap. The charm can include an emblem, a first charm fastener side, a second charm fastener side, and a charm collar that is sized to fit through the charm retaining hole. The first and second charm fastener sides fasten together securing the charm to the elastomer band.