Payment-Activated Animal Cage with Anti-Microbial Coating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current animal storage solutions lack secure and hygienic temporary storage options that can be accessed based on payment methods, failing to provide efficient and sanitary conditions for domestic animals.
Innovation Solution
An animal cage with hingedly attached doors that can be opened using payment methods like radio-frequency identification, near field communication, or QR codes, featuring anti-microbial materials and a hygienic coating, along with temperature control and removable absorbent pads for enhanced hygiene and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional animal storage solutions are used, then basic containment is provided, but secure access control and hygienic conditions are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical key-based locking systems with electronic payment-based access control. The door locking mechanism is integrated with payment terminals that accept various payment methods (cash, card, mobile payment), automatically unlocking the door upon successful payment verification. This substitution provides more reliable access control while maintaining operational simplicity for users.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If basic animal cages are used, then containment is provided, but hygienic conditions with anti-microbial surfaces are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies anti-microbial coating materials to the cage surfaces, creating a composite structure that combines the base cage material (metal or plastic) with a functional anti-microbial layer. This coating provides hygienic properties that prevent bacterial growth and contamination, protecting the animal while the underlying structure maintains its mechanical strength and ease of manufacture.
3Ease of operation
If simple door mechanisms are used, then basic access is provided, but payment-based access control is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the door locking mechanism with payment terminal functionality into an integrated system. The door lock, payment acceptance device, and control system are combined into a single unified mechanism. This allows users to perform both payment and door access operations through one interface, simplifying the user experience despite the increased internal system integration.
4Ease of repair
If non-removable flooring is used, then structural integrity is maintained, but easy cleaning and maintenance are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the cage floor into separable components, specifically making the flooring removable from the main cage structure. This segmentation allows the floor to be easily detached for cleaning, disinfection, or replacement while the remaining cage structure maintains its structural integrity. The removable floor can be separately cleaned and maintained without affecting the overall cage strength.
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AI summary
A method of temporary storage of a domesticated animal can include providing a space defined by a door and top, bottom, side, and back surfaces, wherein the door is configured to be opened based on identification based on a payment method. An animal cage can include at least one top wall, at least one bottom wall, at least one back wall, at least two side walls, and a door, wherein the door is hingedly attached to at least one of the at least one top surface, at least one bottom surface, one of the at least two side surfaces, and wherein the door is configured to be opened based on identification based on a payment method.