Pet Toy with Interference-Fit Rope for Chew and Tug Versatility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet toys fail to combine durable chew and tug functionalities while being space-efficient and easy to store.
Innovation Solution
A pet toy design featuring a deformable rubber main body with integrated channels for a more deformable rope, allowing the rope to be stowed and used as both a chewing texture and tug handle, with secure interference fit and easy removal for space-saving and versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single pet toy combines both chew and tug functionalities, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a chew toy and tug toy into a single integrated structure. The main body (first deformable member) houses a continuous channel that contains and secures a tug rope (second deformable member), allowing both chewing and tugging functions to be performed by one toy rather than requiring separate toys.
Solution Approach 2:
The pet toy is designed to perform multiple functions: the main body serves as a chewable element while simultaneously housing a tug rope through its continuous channel. This multi-functional design allows the same toy to be used for both chewing games and tug-of-war games, eliminating the need for separate specialized toys.
2Volume of moving object
If the tug rope is integrated into the main body, then space efficiency is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tug rope (second deformable member) is nested within the continuous channel of the main body (first deformable member). This nesting arrangement allows the rope to be stored compactly inside the main body when not in use, reducing the overall space required while maintaining easy access when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The tug rope is designed to be dynamically removable and reinsertable through the receiving openings in the main body. This dynamic design allows the rope to be easily extracted for tug-of-war play and conveniently stored back within the main body when not in use, balancing compact storage with operational accessibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the second deformable member is more deformable than the first, then adaptability is improved, but strength deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different deformability characteristics to different components: the main body (first deformable member) is made of a less deformable material providing structural strength and durability, while the tug rope (second deformable member) is made of a more deformable material that can bend and flex during tug-of-war play. Each component's deformability is optimized for its specific function.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design effectively combines a chew toy and tug toy in a single structure, providing durable, resilient, and space-efficient functionality that maintains pet interest and facilitates easy storage.
Implementation Method 1
the continuous channel receives the second deformable member by interference fit
Implementation Method 2
The first deformable member is made of rubber
Implementation Method 3
The second deformable member is more deformable than the first deformable member
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AI summary
A pet toy includes a first deformable member and a second deformable member. The first deformable member has a first receiving opening and a second receiving opening. The second deformable member has a first end that is received in the first receiving opening. The second deformable member has a second end that is received in the second receiving opening of the first deformable member. The second deformable member is more deformable than the first deformable member.