Equine Goggles Shield Geometry for Eye Comfort and Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing equine goggles fail to provide adequate visual comfort, adapt to the horse's physiognomy, are difficult to wear, and do not protect sensitive eyes from environmental elements, which can lead to clumsiness and injury, impacting the horse's ability to perform daily tasks.
Innovation Solution
A pair of goggles with adjustable straps and shields featuring a collar and sleeve design that conforms to the horse's head, includes ventilation channels, and can be fitted with corrective lenses to enhance comfort and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional goggles are used on horses, then eye protection is provided, but visual comfort is poor and the horse experiences discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The shield is designed with a specific local geometry featuring a first portion that covers the eye and a second portion that extends backward. The second portion has a curvature radius that is smaller than the curvature radius of the horse's head at the corresponding location, creating a localized geometric adaptation that improves visual comfort while maintaining eye protection.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If goggles are fitted on the horse's head, then eye protection is achieved, but ease of wear is poor due to reluctance
Solution Approach 1:
The shield is constructed from a flexible material that can deform to conform to the horse's head shape. This flexibility allows the shield to adapt to individual horse anatomy, reducing resistance to wearing and improving ease of operation while maintaining protective function.
3Ease of operation
If the shield shape is improved to adapt to horse physiognomy, then visual comfort improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shield is divided into distinct geometric portions: a first portion for eye coverage and a second portion extending backward with specific curvature characteristics. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized independently for its specific function while maintaining overall structural simplicity.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If protective goggles are used, then eye protection from environmental factors is provided, but the horse's ability to perform tasks is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The shield's geometric design provides protection specifically where needed (eye area) while maintaining visibility and awareness. The localized geometry with specific curvature radii protects the eye from environmental factors without impeding the horse's overall ability to perform tasks.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a pair of goggles (1) intended to be fitted to the head (100) of an animal of the equine species, the pair of goggles (1) comprising a set of straps (20) and two shields (11, 12). Each shield (11, 12) comprises a sleeve (3) that extends between a first sleeve end (31) and a second sleeve end (32). The first sleeve end (31) is provided with a first hole (41) and the second sleeve end (32) is provided with a second hole (42). The second sleeve end (32) is provided with a collar (5) fitted to a rim (4) of the second hole (42).