Horse Tack Pressure-Relief Device With Fluid-Linked Chambers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing horse tack equipment often applies excessive pressure to sensitive areas such as the poll, breastbone, and withers, leading to discomfort and potential violent reactions in horses, with existing solutions failing to provide adequate pressure relief and distribution.
Innovation Solution
A horse tack pressure relieving device with two chambers separated by an intermediate section, allowing fluid communication, which distributes pressure evenly and reduces pressure on sensitive areas by using flexible materials and controlled fluid flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional horse tack equipment is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but excessive pressure is applied to sensitive areas such as the poll, breastbone, and withers
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple chambers (first chamber, second chamber, third chamber) separated by intermediate sections, allowing pressure to be distributed across different segments rather than concentrated in one area. This segmentation enables the device to relieve pressure on sensitive areas while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The device uses fluid (air or gas) filled chambers to provide pressure relief. The fluid can move between chambers through channels, creating a pneumatic system that adapts to the horse's movements and distributes pressure evenly across the tack equipment, reducing harmful pressure points.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If existing pressure relief solutions are used, then some pressure relief is provided, but adequate pressure distribution and relief is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
Different chambers are positioned to address specific pressure points: the first chamber addresses pressure on the breastbone, the second chamber addresses pressure on the withers, and the third chamber addresses pressure on the poll. This localized approach ensures that each sensitive area receives appropriate pressure relief while maintaining overall pressure distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates flexible materials and fluid-filled chambers that can dynamically adapt to the horse's movements and changing pressure conditions. The fluid can move between chambers through channels, allowing the device to respond in real-time to the horse's posture changes and maintain effective pressure relief throughout the workout.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If heavy rugs are used for outdoor, then warmth and protection are provided, but unnecessary stress is put on the withers and nerves
Solution Approach 1:
The device acts as an intermediary layer between the heavy rug and the horse's withers. The fluid-filled chambers distribute the weight and pressure of the rug across a larger area, preventing concentrated stress on the sensitive withers and nerves while still allowing the rug to provide its warmth and protection functions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively relieves pressure on the horse's poll, breastbone, and withers by distributing it evenly, enhancing comfort and reducing the risk of discomfort or violent reactions.
Implementation Method 1
the two chambers are in fluid communication with each other
Implementation Method 2
distributes the pressure evenly
Implementation Method 3
using flexible materials and controlled fluid flow
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AI summary
The invention relates to a horse pressure relieving device (Siffra) comprising two chambers (114,115) which are spaced from each other by an intermediate section (117), wherein the two chambers (114,115) are in constant fluid communication with each other. The intermediate section (117) will have a lower profile (132) than the surrounding chambers (131), thus off-lifting any pressure in its underlying area (117) while ensuring the chambers (114,115) works together distributing and equalizing the pressure thereunder. The intermediate section functionality is obtained by distributed channels (121) connecting the chambers (114,115), aiming for unimpeded fluid flow. The device (FIG 7A, FIG 7B) is to be contained in an appropriate casing to be attached to / or integrated in, a such as a poll (101) or girth (102). The result is maximum pressure relief distribution and off lifting pressure for sensitive parts of the horse.