Movable Magnet Bite Body for Dog Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Generic dog training devices with rigid bite bodies fail to stimulate a dog's natural instincts and can pose risks of injury due to accidental swallowing or tooth damage, as they are perceived as dead prey and lack flexibility in movement.
Innovation Solution
A bite body with a movable magnet or magnetizable material within a cavity, combined with a flexible gripping element and magnetic attachment to a carrier body, allowing for free alignment and secure fastening, preventing accidental repulsion and enabling natural movement and tugging games, while being designed for stability and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rigid bite body is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but the dog perceives it as dead prey and cannot move it naturally
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a flexible gripping element (rope or band) attached to the bite body, transforming the rigid structure into a dynamic system that can move and deform naturally during dog interaction. The flexible element allows the bite body to be dragged, pulled, and positioned by the dog's movements, making it appear as living prey rather than static dead prey.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible gripping element acts as a flexible connection between the dog and the bite body, allowing natural movement and positioning. This flexible element enables the dog to manipulate the bite body in various positions and orientations, creating a more instinctual and engaging training experience.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a magnet is fixed in the carrier body, then the attachment is secure, but incorrect polarity causes repulsion and prevents fastening in any position
Solution Approach 1:
The magnet or magnetizable material is placed inside a cavity within the bite body rather than being fixed in the carrier body. This allows the magnet to move freely and rotate within the cavity, automatically aligning its polarity to attract to the carrier body regardless of the bite body's orientation or position.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable magnet within the cavity performs self-alignment through its own movement and rotation, automatically finding the correct polarity orientation to attract to the carrier body. This eliminates the need for precise manual alignment and ensures reliable attachment in any position.
3Strength
If the bite body is made of hard material for stability, then it is durable, but the dog may swallow it or injure its teeth
Solution Approach 1:
The bite body is designed as a composite structure with a hard outer shell for durability and a soft inner core or lining for safety. This segmentation allows the exterior to withstand strong bite forces while the interior provides a safe, non-injurious surface for the dog's teeth.
Solution Approach 2:
The bite body combines hard materials (for structural integrity and durability) with soft materials (for safety and comfort). This composite construction maintains the necessary strength to withstand dog biting while eliminating the risk of tooth injury or swallowing hazards.
4Force
If the magnet is exposed on the carrier body, then the magnetic force is strong, but the dog may bite the magnet causing injury or splintering
Solution Approach 1:
A protective cover or housing is introduced as an intermediary element between the magnet and the dog's teeth. This cover protects the magnet from direct contact while allowing the magnetic field to pass through, maintaining strong holding force while preventing tooth injury or magnet splintering.
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 solution transforms the bite body into a dynamic, instinctually engaging object that encourages play and confirmation, reducing the risk of injury and allowing secure attachment to the trainer's clothing, ensuring safe and effective dog training.
Implementation Method 1
the magnet or the magnetizable material can align itself freely within the bite body, thereby preventing accidental repulsion with a magnet in the carrier body due to incorrect polarity
Implementation Method 2
A simple way of detachably attaching the bite body to the carrier body is achieved in that the bite body is detachably fastened or can be fastened to the carrier body by means of at least one magnet
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AI summary
The dog training device comprises a bite element (1) which is attached to a support element or detachably fastened to the clothing of dog trainer. The bite element is attached to a flexible grip element (3) such as a rope or a tape, and is comprised of an outer sheath (5) formed around a cavity (6). A magnet (4c) or a magnetizable material is mounted in the cavity in a freely movable manner. The bite element consists of a ball through which the magnet is fixed to the support element or detachably fastened to the clothing of dog trainer.