Pet Tag Carrier with Rotating Retainer Ring
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a carrier that can simultaneously hold both an engravable pet tag and an electronic tracking device, such as the Apple AirTag, to effectively manage and track pets.
Innovation Solution
A carrier assembly comprising a front cover, a retainer ring, and a rear cover, where the retainer ring is rotatable between a release position and a retention position, allowing for the secure holding of both a pet tag and an electronic tracking component within defined recesses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a carrier is designed to hold both a pet tag and an electronic tracking device, then the functionality and versatility are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a pet tag carrier and an electronic tracking device holder into a single integrated carrier assembly. The front cover includes both a first recess for the pet tag and a second recess for the electronic tracking device, merging two separate functions into one unified structure. This resolves the contradiction by achieving versatility through integration rather than through multiple separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier assembly is designed as a universal device that can simultaneously accommodate both a traditional pet tag and a modern electronic tracking device. The retainer ring mechanism provides universal retention functionality for both types of items, allowing the single carrier to serve multiple purposes and hold different objects securely.
2Reliability
If a retainer ring mechanism is added to secure the rear cover, then the reliability of holding the electronic tracking device is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer ring is designed as a dynamic component that can rotate between different positions. It features a retention position where the ring engages with the front cover to securely hold the rear cover, and a release position where the ring disengages to allow easy removal. This dynamic positioning system resolves the contradiction by providing both security when engaged and ease of operation when released.
Solution Approach 2:
The retainer ring utilizes a circular/rotational geometry that allows it to pivot between engaged and disengaged states. The circular shape of the retainer ring enables smooth rotational movement between the retention and release positions, making the locking and unlocking actions simple and intuitive while maintaining secure holding when engaged.
3Ease of operation
If the rear cover is made separable from the front cover, then the ease of operation for accessing components is improved, but the reliability of retaining components deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The separable rear cover is retained on the front cover through a dynamic retainer ring mechanism that can switch between engagement and disengagement states. When the retainer ring is in the retention position, it provides reliable holding of the rear cover and its contents. When needed for access, the retainer ring can be rotated to the release position, allowing easy separation. This dynamic system resolves the contradiction by providing both secure retention and easy accessibility as needed.
Data Source
AI summary
A carrier assembly for a pet tag and an electronic tracking component includes a front cover, a retainer ring and a rear cover engaged with each other, with the retainer ring between the front cover and the rear cover. The retainer ring is movable, relative to the front cover and the rear cover, between a release position and a retention position, wherein, in the retention position of the retainer ring, the rear cover is retained adjacent the front cover and retainer ring for holding an electronic tracking device in the second recess, wherein, in the release position of the retainer ring, the rear cover is released to enable the rear cover to be separated from the front cover and retainer ring.