Pet Waste Scoop Assembly With Segmented Frame for Bag-Clear Door Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet waste scoop assemblies face challenges in efficiently collecting and disposing of pet waste without interrupting the movement of the door mechanism due to interference from the bag, and there is a need for improved assembly methods that allow for easy and secure attachment of handles or adapters.
Innovation Solution
The pet waste scoop assembly features projections on the frame to prevent bag interference with the door movement and includes a handle receiver for secure attachment, allowing for in situ assembly with a handle or adapter, enabling smooth operation and easy assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a bag is placed in the receptacle to collect waste, then waste collection capability is improved, but the door movement is interrupted by bag interference
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into multiple segments including a first frame portion, second frame portion, third frame portion, and fourth frame portion that collectively define the receptacle opening. This segmentation allows the door to pivot within the bounded opening while the bag is contained within the receptacle, separating the door's movement path from the bag's location.
Solution Approach 2:
The door pivots on an axis that is offset from the center of the frame, creating an asymmetric movement arc. This dimensional arrangement allows the door to swing open without colliding with the bag positioned in the receptacle, resolving the interference issue by changing the movement trajectory.
2Ease of manufacture
If the handle is pre-assembled to the scoop member, then assembly simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different handle types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The frame includes a universal handle receiver structure with a receiver opening that can accommodate multiple types of handles or adapters. This universal design allows the same scoop assembly to work with different handle configurations, providing versatility while maintaining simple assembly through the standardized receiver interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle attachment system is designed to be dynamically configurable, allowing users to attach or detach different handle types as needed. This dynamic adaptability enables the assembly to switch between different handle configurations while maintaining ease of assembly through the standardized receiver.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the handle attachment is made secure and semi-permanent, then structural stability is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The handle receiver is pre-formed as an integral part of the frame structure during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation of the receiver structure eliminates the need for complex assembly steps, as users only need to insert the handle through the pre-formed receiver opening to achieve secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle attachment mechanism is designed to be self-securing through the receiver structure, which automatically provides stable attachment when the handle is inserted. This self-service design eliminates the need for additional fasteners, tools, or complex assembly procedures, maintaining simplicity while ensuring structural stability.
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AI summary
A pet waste scoop assembly to collect pet waste is provided. The pet waste scoop assembly includes at least a scoop member, a receptacle, and a door. The pet waste scoop assembly may further include a handle. The pet waste scoop assembly may further include a paper bag. The scoop member may be aligned with a frame to thereby position at least one projection so that the door may freely swing without interruption from the bag that is inserted into the receptacle. The pet waste scoop assembly may be assembled in situ by connecting the scoop member and at least one of a handle and/or an adapter.