Pressurized Gas Animal Behavior Control Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for controlling animal behavior, such as dog training, often require techniques that may not be effective for all animals and lack a means to immediately interrupt undesirable behavior.
Innovation Solution
A hand-held animal behavioral control apparatus that uses a pressurized gas cartridge and actuator to eject a blast of gas, which can be objectionable to the animal, thereby distracting or disrupting its behavior.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional repetition and reward techniques are used to control animal behavior, then the training process can be gentle and non-intrusive, but the method lacks the ability to immediately interrupt undesirable behavior as it is occurring
Solution Approach 1:
The device pre-charges a cartridge with pressurized gas (such as CO2 or nitrogen) before use, so that when the animal triggers the device by approaching or contacting it, the gas can be instantly discharged without delay. This preliminary preparation of the gas charge enables immediate interruption of undesirable behavior, resolving the contradiction between gentle training and immediate intervention capability
2Reliability
If a pressurized gas system is used to eject a blast of gas, then the device can effectively interrupt animal behavior, but the device complexity increases compared to traditional training methods
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the complex gas storage and discharge mechanism into a separate, self-contained cartridge that can be easily replaced. This allows the main device body to remain simple while the cartridge handles the pressurized gas functionality. The cartridge can be manufactured independently and swapped out, reducing the complexity burden on the primary device structure and enabling effective behavior interruption without permanently complicating the apparatus
Solution Approach 2:
The gas cartridge is designed as a disposable or replaceable component that can be easily manufactured and replaced when depleted. This approach allows the use of complex pressurized gas technology without permanently increasing the complexity of the main device, as the cartridge serves as a consumable element that simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining effective behavior interruption capability
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus effectively interrupts unwanted behavior in animals by providing a controlled and directed blast of gas, adaptable to various types of pets and outdoor animals, offering a versatile solution for behavior correction during training and other activities.
Implementation Method 1
The cartridge contains pressurized gas
Data Source
AI summary
One embodiment of an animal behavioral control apparatus includes a cartridge and a head. The cartridge contains pressurized gas. The head is coupled to the cartridge and includes a body and an actuator. The body has a first passage that can communicate with the pressurized gas. The body also has a bore. The actuator extends through the bore and has a second passage. When the animal behavioral control apparatus is in a first state, the first passage and the second passage are not in communication with each other. And, upon actuation of the actuator, the animal behavioral control apparatus is brought to a second state in which the first passage and second passage are in communication with each other.