Horse Panel With Segmented Crossbar Spacing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional panels with 20 cm spacings between cross braces pose a risk of injury to horses, especially when they roll near or attempt to rise from the panels, leading to accidents and non-compliance with horse-keeping recommendations.
Innovation Solution
Adjusting the cross brace spacings to a maximum of 5 cm in the lower area and between 30 cm to 80 cm in the upper area, with the frame and cross braces made of metal, preferably steel, and incorporating stand elements and shielding elements to prevent injuries and ensure compliance with horse-keeping standards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the distance between cross braces is increased to improve ease of manufacture and reduce material usage, then the panel becomes easier to manufacture and less expensive, but the risk of injury to horses increases
Solution Approach 1:
The panel is divided into two distinct zones: a lower safety zone with closely spaced cross braces (maximum 5 cm) and an upper area with larger spacing (30-80 cm). This segmentation allows the panel to simultaneously meet safety requirements in the critical lower area while maintaining ease of manufacture and reduced material usage in the upper area.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the panel are assigned different cross brace spacing characteristics. The lower area (first area) has dense spacing of maximum 5 cm to prevent horse limbs from getting caught, while the upper area (second area) has wider spacing of 30-80 cm for manufacturing efficiency. This local differentiation optimizes both safety and manufacturability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the distance between cross braces is decreased to minimize injury risk, then the safety for horses is improved, but the manufacturing complexity and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The panel structure is segmented into two functional zones with different spacing requirements. Only the lower safety-critical area requires dense cross bracing at maximum 5 cm intervals, while the upper area uses standard 30-80 cm spacing, thereby reducing overall manufacturing complexity compared to uniform dense spacing throughout.
Solution Approach 2:
The dense cross bracing configuration is applied locally only where safety is critical (lower area up to 50 cm height), rather than uniformly across the entire panel. This localized approach minimizes the increase in device complexity and material usage while still achieving the safety objective.
3Ease of manufacture
If uniform cross brace spacing is used throughout the panel, then the manufacturing process is simplified, but the safety for horses is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The panel employs non-uniform cross brace spacing with different densities in different regions. The lower area has dense spacing (max 5 cm) for safety, while the upper area has wider spacing (30-80 cm) for manufacturing efficiency. This local differentiation resolves the contradiction between uniformity for ease of manufacture and variability for safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The panel is segmented into a lower safety zone and an upper manufacturing zone with different spacing characteristics. This segmentation allows each zone to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall panel integrity and ease of assembly.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a panel for horses, with a preferably rectangular frame and a plurality of crossbars arranged in the frame, characterized in that in a first area of the panel the distance between the individual crossbars is a maximum of 5 cm and in a second area of the panel the distance between the individual crossbars is at least approximately 30 cm and preferably lies in the range between approximately 30 cm and approximately 80 cm.