Disposable Pet Waste Container with Clamshell Lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for cleaning up pet waste while walking or in public places are inefficient and leave traces on surfaces, lacking effective containment and odor control.
Innovation Solution
A pet waste collector and disposal device featuring an adjustable pole with a disposable, rigid or semi-rigid container that can be positioned beneath a dog, with a clamshell lid for secure odor containment, allowing for sanitary and discreet disposal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional bag pickup methods are used, then pet waste can be collected, but traces remain on surfaces and odor control is ineffective
Solution Approach 1:
The disposable container is positioned beneath the dog before waste is deposited, creating a containment structure in advance. This preliminary positioning ensures that waste is captured immediately upon deposition, preventing contact with surfaces and eliminating the need for subsequent cleanup actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention employs a disposable container that is used once and then discarded. This single-use approach eliminates the need for cleaning and sanitizing reusable containers, providing effective odor containment and surface protection without requiring repeated maintenance or complex cleaning procedures.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If a disposable container with clamshell lid is used, then odor containment is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamshell container with sealing lid is designed as a disposable item that provides effective odor containment through its simple yet effective structure. The container is manufactured at low cost and discarded after single use, eliminating the need for complex cleaning mechanisms or sophisticated sealing systems that would be required for reusable containers.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamshell container utilizes a simple hinged lid structure that creates an effective seal when closed. This flexible shell design provides adequate odor containment through basic geometric sealing rather than complex mechanical or chemical systems, maintaining simplicity while achieving the desired function.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable pole is used, then adaptability to different dog sizes is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pole incorporates an adjustable length mechanism that allows the support structure to adapt to different dog heights and owner preferences. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the container to be positioned at optimal locations for various situations without requiring a completely different device for each scenario.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable pole is constructed with segmented sections that can be extended or retracted to achieve different lengths. This segmentation allows for flexible adjustment while maintaining structural integrity, providing adaptability through modular design rather than a single complex mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
A pet waste collector and disposal device includes a pole connected to a container housing, supporting a disposable container that may be positioned beneath a dog to capture the waste in the container before the waste reaches the ground. The disposable container may then be closed and disposed of in the conventional manner.