Portable Pet Bowl with Segmented Base and Inverted Lid Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet bowls designed for travel are unstable when not in a vehicle cup holder, leading to tipping and spillage on ground surfaces, and there is a lack of convenient solutions for pet owners to accommodate their pets' feeding needs during travel.
Innovation Solution
A portable pet bowl assembly with a hollow main body having a first portion with a larger width and a second portion with a narrower width, where the lid can switch between sealing and supporting configurations, including a gripping layer to prevent slippage and a magnetic securement option, allowing the bowl to be stable on various surfaces and securely fit in vehicle cup holders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the bowl base is made narrower to fit in cup holders, then the bowl fits securely in vehicle cup holders, but the bowl becomes unstable and prone to tipping on ground surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The bowl is divided into two distinct portions: a narrower second portion (base) designed to fit in cup holders, and a wider first portion (body) that provides stability when placed on ground surfaces. This segmentation allows each portion to optimize its function for its specific use case.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid is designed with a hollow receiver portion that can receive and support the entire bowl assembly. When the lid is inverted, it creates a stable base that prevents the bowl from tipping over on ground surfaces, effectively nesting the bowl within the lid structure for stability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the bowl is designed with a wider base for stability on ground surfaces, then the bowl remains stable when placed on floors, but the bowl does not fit securely in standard vehicle cup holders
Solution Approach 1:
The bowl is divided into two distinct portions: a narrower second portion (base) designed to fit in cup holders, and a wider first portion (body) that provides stability when placed on ground surfaces. This segmentation allows each portion to optimize its function for its specific use case.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the lid is designed to support the bowl in an inverted position, then the bowl gains stability on ground surfaces, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lid serves multiple functions: it seals the bowl when in the first configuration, and it provides structural support when inverted to create a stable base on ground surfaces. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid is designed with a hollow receiver portion that can receive and support the entire bowl assembly. When the lid is inverted, it creates a stable base that prevents the bowl from tipping over on ground surfaces, effectively nesting the bowl within the lid structure for stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The pet bowl assembly provides stability on both vehicle cup holders and ground surfaces, preventing spillage and facilitating easy travel and use, while also allowing for secure storage and display in a nested configuration.
Implementation Method 1
At least one of the lip of the bowl and the lid is magnetic in order to magnetically secure the lid to the lip in the first configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
A bowl assembly has a bowl and a lid. The bowl assembly is adapted to store water or food for a pet. The bowl functions as a container to hold the water or food, while the lid functions in a first configuration to seal the water or food within the bowl. The bowl assembly is convenient to travel with and adapted for use in a vehicle where in the first configuration. The bowl assembly allows for the pet to access the water or food while in a cup holder. The bowl assembly is also stabilized by the lid in a second configuration, where placed on a ground or floor surface.