Permeable Pet Washing Collar for Hands-Free Water Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Washing pets indoors or outdoors is challenging due to the difficulty in delivering water and soap to the desired location on the animal, as individuals lack the necessary hands to manage restraints and water distribution effectively.
Innovation Solution
A collar with a flexible permeable hose is secured around the pet's neck, allowing water to be distributed along its length, with a hose coupling for attaching a garden hose, and adjustable features for different pet sizes, enabling efficient water delivery and soap application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional handheld washing method is used, then the person can control the pet with a leash, but the person does not have enough hands to deliver water and soap effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The water delivery system is segmented into multiple distribution points along the collar perimeter, with water exiting through numerous small holes distributed around the collar rather than through a single nozzle, allowing simultaneous wetting of multiple body areas
Solution Approach 2:
The collar system delivers water and soap automatically around the pet's neck without requiring manual application, enabling hands-free operation while the person maintains control with the leash
2Productivity
If water is delivered through a single nozzle, then the water delivery mechanism is simple, but the water does not reach the desired location on the animal effectively
Solution Approach 1:
Different sections of the collar receive water at different times through the movable hose mechanism, ensuring that water is delivered to the appropriate local area as the collar rotates around the pet's neck
Solution Approach 2:
The hose is designed to be movable and flexible, allowing it to rotate and redirect water flow to different locations around the pet's body as needed during the washing process
3Adaptability or versatility
If a rigid collar structure is used, then the collar maintains its shape, but it cannot accommodate pets of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The collar incorporates an adjustable strap with buckles and fasteners that allow the perimeter and fit to be dynamically changed to accommodate different pet sizes while maintaining structural integrity during use
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The collar allows for hands-free water distribution and soap application, ensuring thorough washing while minimizing water waste, and can be easily removed for rinsing, providing a convenient and efficient pet washing solution.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible permeable hose to distribute water along much or all of the length of the collar
Data Source
AI summary
A pet washing collar includes a flexible permeable hose for placement around the neck of a pet. A hose coupling delivers water into the interior of the hose which distributes water around part of the neck of the pet. In some embodiments, the flexible permeable hose includes inner and outer tubes. A length adjuster allows lengthening and shortening of the collar to accommodate pets of different size. A buckle connects ends of the collar together to allow it to be placed and removed from a pet. The effective water distributing length of the hose is adjustable by selectively pinching off part of the hose.