Pet Confinement Net System for Vehicle Passenger Seat Safety

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pet restraint systems for vehicles are inadequate for larger pets and multiple pets, as they often require a leash, confine animals to small boxes, or need an open bench backseat, and fail to prevent pets from falling or obstructing the driver's view.

Innovation Solution

A confinement system using adjustable nets suspended between the passenger seat frame and sun visor assembly, creating a secure, enclosed space on the passenger seat that prevents pets from falling or moving out of the seat, without the need for a leash or specific seat configuration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a box-and-leash constraint system is used, then small pets can be confined to a safe position, but the system only works with small pets that fit comfortably into the box and cannot accommodate larger pets or multiple pets

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepet size accommodationVSAvoidconstraint system structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The constraint system is divided into multiple independent net segments (front net, side nets, back net) that can be separately assembled and configured. Each net segment can be adjusted independently to accommodate different pet sizes and numbers, allowing the system to adapt from single small pets to multiple large pets without requiring a completely different structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses adjustable and reconfigurable net components that can be dynamically modified to fit different scenarios. The nets can be stretched, repositioned, and reconfigured to accommodate varying pet sizes, numbers, and seat types, transforming a static box structure into a dynamic adaptive system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If a back seat constraint system is used, then multiple pets or larger dogs can be restrained, but the system requires an empty backseat and bench seat configuration which many vehicles do not have

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevehicle seat compatibilityVSAvoidinstallation requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The constraint system is designed to be universally applicable to various seat types including bucket seats, bench seats, and different vehicle configurations. The net structure can be adapted to work with seat belts, seat frames, and different seat geometries, making it compatible with front seats, back seats, and various vehicle types without requiring specific seat configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If a leash is used to prevent pets from climbing out, then the pet can be restrained, but the pet may become choked or entangled by the leash

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepet safetyVSAvoidleash entanglement risk

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces the mechanical leash restraint with a net-based containment structure. Instead of using a flexible leash that can entangle and choke, the invention uses a distributed net structure that provides continuous surface contact and containment, eliminating the point-contact entanglement hazard while maintaining restraint effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Object-affected harmful factors

If a box is used to protect the vehicle seat from claws and excrement, then the seat is protected, but the box must be small enough to fit in the vehicle which limits pet size

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveseat protectionVSAvoidpet size range

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The invention replaces the rigid box structure with flexible net material that can be stretched and configured to protect the seat while accommodating larger pets. The net provides protection from claws and excrement through its mesh structure and can be secured to the seat and vehicle interior, maintaining protective function while scaling to different pet sizes and vehicle spaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentUS8220416B1Enclosure system and method for confining a pet in the passenger seat of an automobile

Publication Date: 2012.07.17 STAHL IRA R

AI summary

A confinement system and method for confining a pet to a passenger seat inside a vehicle. A first net is suspended in front of the seating surface of the passenger seat. A second net is suspended along the side of the passenger seat between the backrest of the seat and the first net. The first net and second net confine the front and inside edges of the passenger seat. The backrest of the seat and the door of the automobile confine the rear and outside edge of the passenger seat. The result is a confined space centered on the passenger seat. A pet is placed inside the confined space. The pet is prevented from falling off the passenger seat while the automobile is moving by the confinement features.