Multi-Petal Pet Collar Venting to Reduce Moisture Buildup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet neck collars suffer from issues such as moisture accumulation, bacterial growth, discomfort, and interference with daily activities due to their design and material limitations, particularly in cone-shaped collars.
Innovation Solution
A multi-petal pet collar design featuring an adjustable elastic inner ring and structural units with ventilation gaps and drainage positions, made of breathable and waterproof materials, to enhance comfort and prevent bacterial growth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If hard plastic material is used for the collar, then the collar can prevent pets from licking wounds, but it causes moisture accumulation and skin irritation due to non-breathability
Solution Approach 1:
The collar uses mesh fabric material with porous structure that allows air circulation and moisture evaporation while maintaining the protective function. The mesh structure enables breathability preventing moisture accumulation, yet retains sufficient rigidity to prevent pets from licking wounds.
Solution Approach 2:
The collar combines mesh fabric with soft padding material to create a composite structure. The mesh fabric provides breathability and moisture wicking, while the soft padding reduces skin irritation and improves comfort, maintaining both protection and comfort simultaneously.
2Reliability
If cone-shaped design is used, then the collar prevents pets from reaching wounds, but it interferes with pets' natural movements and daily activities
Solution Approach 1:
The collar is divided into multiple structural units (first structural unit, second structural unit, third structural unit) that can move relative to each other. This segmentation allows the collar to flex and adapt to the pet's movements, reducing interference with daily activities while maintaining protective coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The collar incorporates dynamic elements including adjustable diameter inner ring and flexible structural units that can change shape and position. The collar adapts its form during pet movement, providing continuous protection without restricting natural motions.
3Ease of operation
If fabric with polyester fiber filling is used, then the collar is soft and comfortable, but it lacks sufficient support and deforms easily
Solution Approach 1:
The collar combines soft fabric material with a rigid inner ring structure. The fabric provides comfort against the pet's skin, while the inner ring maintains the collar's shape and prevents deformation, achieving both comfort and structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The collar uses a flexible outer shell made of fabric that conforms to the pet's neck, while incorporating a rigid inner ring for structural support. This combination allows the collar to be soft and comfortable externally while maintaining internal structural strength.
4Reliability
If cone-shaped collar is used, then the collar provides wound protection, but water and food residues accumulate on the inner wall and are difficult to clean
Solution Approach 1:
The collar is divided into multiple detachable structural units with gaps between them. This segmentation prevents food and water residues from accumulating in closed spaces, and allows easy access for cleaning each unit separately, improving maintainability while maintaining protective function.
Data Source
AI summary
This invention discloses a pet collar in the field of pet supplies, including an inner ring and a barrier configured on the inner ring, wherein the diameter of the inner ring is adjustable. The barrier is composed of multiple structural units distributed on the inner circumference. The upper part of the structural unit converges inwardly to form a closed top. At least in the lower part, the adjacent structural units form drainage positions, and at least in the upper part, the adjacent structural units form ventilation gaps. This collar uses a multi-petal design which can significantly improve the breathability of the collar, reduce moisture accumulation and prevent skin diseases, increase wearing comfort and reduce the impact of the collar on pets and their walking.