Adjustable Pet Harness Lighting with Perpendicular LED Arrays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet harnesses lack adequate illumination, particularly under the pet and in front of it, and are not selectively adjustable, making it difficult for owners to navigate and locate their pets safely in low-light conditions, and are often made of non-breathable and vulnerable materials.
Innovation Solution
A pet harness with selectively adjustable light assemblies, including a first and second lighting element oriented at a perpendicular angle, powered by a battery source, and a front panel with clip members for customizable light placement, allowing for adjustable illumination of the pet's surroundings and remote control operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing pet harnesses are equipped with fixed light assemblies, then the harness provides illumination, but the light cannot be selectively adjusted to illuminate desired areas
Solution Approach 1:
The light assembly is designed with rotational capability, allowing it to pivot between different orientations (e.g., facing forward, facing backward, or angled positions). This dynamic adjustment enables the same light assembly to illuminate different areas of the pet's body and surroundings based on the owner's needs, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The illumination system is divided into multiple independent light assemblies that can be selectively attached to different portions of the harness (e.g., chest area, back area). Each light assembly can be independently adjusted and positioned, allowing flexible illumination configuration without requiring a single complex integrated system.
2Reliability
If the harness uses non-breathable and non-waterproof material, then the structure is simple, but the material is uncomfortable for the animal and vulnerable to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The harness employs a composite construction combining a waterproof outer layer (such as treated fabric or synthetic material) with a breathable inner lining. This multi-layer composite structure provides both water resistance and breathability, eliminating the need for complex sealing mechanisms while achieving both durability and comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The material properties are modified through treatment processes (e.g., water-resistant coating or laminating) that change the surface characteristics of the fabric without fundamentally altering the material structure. This allows the harness to achieve water resistance and durability while maintaining breathability and comfort, avoiding complex construction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If light assemblies are permanently attached to the harness, then the illumination is always available, but the harness cannot be used during the day without lights
Solution Approach 1:
The light assemblies are designed with removable and reattachable characteristics, allowing the owner to dynamically configure the harness for different conditions. During the day, the lights can be removed or folded away, while at night they can be attached and activated, providing flexibility without permanent attachment complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The light assemblies can be selectively removed from the harness when not needed for illumination, allowing the harness to be used in daytime without the added bulk and potential discomfort of permanent lighting components. The lights are extracted only when nighttime illumination is required.
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 harness effectively illuminates the pet's path and surroundings, enhancing safety by providing targeted light, being adjustable for different angles, and using durable, water-resistant materials for comfort and durability.
Implementation Method 1
a battery-powered power source
Implementation Method 2
a first lighting element electrically coupled to a battery-powered power source
Data Source
AI summary
An illuminating pet harness that includes a body section defining a selectively adjustable upper torso aperture, two selectively adjustable side apertures, having a chest portion of a padded material and an inner surface and an outer surface. Also, the invention includes a first light assembly and a second light assembly that each include a clip member selectively removably coupled to the outer surface of the body section and having a lighting element electrically coupled to a battery-powered power source. The lighting element on the first lighting is disposed on a light housing pivotably coupled to the clip member of the first light assembly and the outer surface of the body section. The first lighting element is also operably configured to be oriented with respect to the second lighting element to emit light at a substantially perpendicular angle θ therefrom.