Pet Bathing Apparatus with Drainage and Height Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a device that provides ergonomic comfort for both pet owners and companion animals during bathing while preventing damage to sinks, tubs, and other surfaces, and ensuring sanitary conditions.
Innovation Solution
A bathing apparatus with a top section for holding the pet, a bottom section for supporting the apparatus on a surface, and a bathing section with a floor that allows water to flow away from the pet, featuring adjustable height, non-slip feet, and a drain system to prevent water accumulation and facilitate easy cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional bathtub or sink is used for bathing pets, then bathing can be performed, but damage to sinks, tubs, and surfaces may occur and sanitary conditions may deteriorate due to water accumulation
Solution Approach 1:
The bathing apparatus is divided into distinct sections: a top section with walls to hold the pet, a bottom section to support the apparatus, and a bathing section with a bathing floor. This segmentation allows water to be directed to specific drainage areas, preventing water accumulation and maintaining sanitary conditions while protecting surfaces from damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The bathing apparatus serves as an intermediary device between the pet owner and the sink or tub surface. It includes a bottom section with non-slip feet that contact the surface, preventing direct contact between water/ pets and the sink or tub, thereby protecting surfaces from damage while maintaining sanitary bathing conditions.
2Reliability
If a bathing apparatus is designed to hold pets securely, then pet safety is improved, but ergonomic comfort for owners may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus features an adjustable height mechanism that allows the bathing floor to be positioned at different heights. This dynamic adjustment enables owners to ergonomically position the pet at a comfortable working height while maintaining secure containment through the wall structure, thus improving both ergonomic comfort and pet safety.
3Reliability
If water is allowed to flow freely during bathing, then sanitary conditions are maintained, but water damage to surfaces may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The bottom section with non-slip feet acts as an intermediary that captures and contains water within the apparatus structure. The feet prevent water from reaching and damaging the sink or tub surface, while the bathing section allows water to flow freely through the pet area, maintaining sanitary conditions during bathing.
4Productivity
If the bathing apparatus includes a drain system, then water removal efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drain system is extracted as a separate, integrated component within the bottom section of the apparatus. This extraction allows for efficient water removal through dedicated drainage pathways while keeping the overall structure simple and manageable, balancing water removal efficiency with device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus provides ergonomic comfort for both pets and owners, prevents damage to surfaces, and maintains sanitary conditions by allowing water to flow freely, making bathing more efficient and hygienic.
Implementation Method 1
a bathing section situated between the top and bottom sections comprising a bathing floor configured for the pet to sit or stand on; wherein the bathing section is adapted to allow bathing water to flow away from the pet
Data Source
AI summary
A bathing apparatus for a pet, comprising a top section comprising walls to hold a pet; a bottom section adapted to support and seat the apparatus on a surface; and a bathing section situated between the top and bottom sections comprising a bathing floor configured for the pet to sit or stand on; wherein the bathing section is adapted to allow bathing water to flow away from the pet. The bathing section may comprise a bathing floor and an outer section adapted to allow water to flow through. The apparatus may be used as a bath or a shower.