Modular Dog Training Dummy With Movable Shock-Absorbing Arm
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dog training devices lack a modular design with movable extremities, shock absorption, and user protection, and do not allow for efficient and economical training scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A dog training device with a modular design featuring a movable arm assembly, shock absorbers, a removable bite sleeve, and a track system for movement, along with a base for stability and anchoring, allowing for various training configurations and user safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rigid fixed dummy is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot simulate realistic canine movements and lacks training versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The dummy is divided into multiple separable components including a head assembly, torso assembly, and limb assemblies that can be detached and repositioned. The vertical post contains multiple mounting apertures that allow different components to be attached at various heights and orientations, enabling realistic canine movement simulations while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The dummy incorporates movable limbs with shock absorbers that allow dynamic positioning and movement simulation. The limbs can be repositioned to different angles and heights using the mounting apertures in the vertical post, enabling the dummy to simulate various canine stances and movements such as standing, sitting, and lying positions
2Strength
If shock absorbers are added to support dog pulling and biting forces, then the dummy can withstand training efforts, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Shock absorbers are pre-installed within the limb assemblies to cushion and absorb the forces generated during dog training activities such as pulling and biting. This beforehand cushioning protects both the dummy structure and the trainer from excessive forces while maintaining a relatively simple overall design through integrated shock absorption components
3Adaptability or versatility
If a modular design with replaceable parts is used, then the device is more versatile and durable, but the manufacturing and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dummy is designed as a modular system with clearly defined segments including a head assembly, torso assembly, limb assemblies, and a base assembly. Each segment can be manufactured separately and then assembled using standardized mounting apertures and attachment mechanisms, making the device more versatile and durable while keeping manufacturing and assembly relatively straightforward through standardization
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances training effectiveness by enabling realistic canine movements, providing user protection, and maintaining cost-efficiency through modular design and shock absorption, while preventing device movement.
Implementation Method 1
multiple shock absorbers to allow the movable parts to support effort produced by the dog pulling, pushing or biting
Data Source
AI summary
A dog training device including a dummy assembly, an arm assembly, an internal assembly and a track assembly. The dummy assembly includes a dummy. The dummy is removable attached to the internal assembly. The dummy is a plastic replica of a human torso. The arm assembly includes a movable arm. The movable arm can perform a plurality of movements. The movable arm is covered with a bite sleeve to perform dog training. The internal assembly is configured to slide over said track assembly. The track assembly is fixed to the ground.