Pet Carrier with Integrated Audio and Mesh Door
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current pet carrier systems fail to provide a calming and comfortable travel experience for pets during transportation.
Innovation Solution
An animal/pet carrier system featuring a mesh door, an interior speaker system, and a pocket for a digital audio player that plays soothing music or the owner's voice to calm pets, enhancing comfort and relaxation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional pet carrier systems are used, then the pet is contained and protected during travel, but the pet experiences stress and anxiety due to lack of comfort features
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple comfort features into a single integrated carrier system: a speaker system for playing calming music, a digital audio player for storing and playing recordings, and a mesh door for visibility and airflow. This merging approach addresses pet stress through multiple mechanisms simultaneously while maintaining a unified, manageable device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier system incorporates multi-functional elements that serve multiple purposes: the mesh door provides both visibility and airflow, the speaker system plays both calming music and recorded owner voices, and the audio connector wire serves both as a physical connection and a pathway through the bag. These universal elements reduce overall system complexity while addressing multiple aspects of pet comfort.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a mesh door is added for pet visibility and airflow, then pet comfort is improved, but the structural integrity and security may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a mesh door that functions as a porous structure, allowing pets to see through and breathe through the door while maintaining security. The mesh material provides both visibility and airflow benefits without compromising the door's ability to contain the pet safely during travel.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If audio playback features are added to calm pets, then pet comfort is enhanced, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier system is designed to be self-sufficient regarding audio playback functionality. The digital audio player is stored within the carrier itself in a dedicated pocket, and the speaker system is integrated into the carrier structure. This self-contained design eliminates the need for external audio devices, making the carrier easier to manufacture as a complete unit while providing comprehensive anxiety relief.
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 system effectively reduces pet stress and anxiety during travel by providing calming auditory stimuli, creating a more comfortable environment.
Implementation Method 1
a speaker system (140) secured to an interior side of the bag
Implementation Method 2
at least a portion of the door comprises a mesh (130)
Data Source
AI summary
An animal pet carrier system comprising a bag having a door for the pet to access the bag, wherein at least a portion of the door comprises a mesh, and wherein the door can be temporarily dosed to secure the pet in the bag; a speaker system secured to an interior side of the bag, an audio connector wire having a first connector end and a second connector end, the first connector end operably connects to the speaker system; a pocket disposed on the bag, wherein the pocket is for storing a digital audio player, and wherein the second connector end operably connects to the digital audio player.