Portable, bedside-mountable, side bed apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Pet owners who are allergic or prefer not to share their beds with pets face challenges in providing a suitable sleeping arrangement for their pets, especially when traveling or in unfamiliar environments, as existing solutions do not offer a convenient and hygienic way to mount a pet bed alongside a conventional bed.
Innovation Solution
A portable pet bed apparatus that can be cantilever mounted to the side of a conventional bed, featuring a carrier device with a mounting assembly that includes telescopic or hinged legs, allowing it to be easily converted between a pet carrier and a side-mounted bed, with a latching mechanism for secure attachment and a collapsible hood for transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a pet bed is placed on the floor or in a separate location, then the pet owner can maintain hygiene and avoid allergens, but the pet cannot share the sleeping arrangement with the owner
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the pet bed from floor-level placement to vertical mounting beside the bed. The mounting assembly with legs extends upward to position the carrier device at bed height, creating a three-dimensional solution that resolves the contradiction between hygiene separation and sleeping arrangement integration
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly acts as an intermediary between the carrier device and the bed structure. It provides the mechanical connection and positioning that enables the pet bed to be mounted vertically beside the bed, allowing both hygiene maintenance and sleeping arrangement flexibility
2Reliability
If a permanent pet bed mounting structure is installed, then the pet bed can be securely positioned beside the bed, but the device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is segmented into multiple components: legs, mounting brackets, and fastening mechanisms. This segmentation allows for easier assembly and disassembly while maintaining structural stability when installed, reducing the overall complexity of installation and removal
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly incorporates adjustable and movable elements that allow it to adapt to different bed configurations. The dynamic design enables secure mounting without requiring complex permanent installation structures
3Reliability
If the carrier device is permanently attached to the bed, then the pet bed positioning is stable, but the portability and ease of removal are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is designed with dynamic fastening mechanisms that provide stable attachment during use but allow for easy release and removal. This dynamic design enables the carrier device to be securely positioned when needed while maintaining portability and ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly incorporates self-latching or self-adjusting features that automatically secure the carrier device in place without requiring complex fastening procedures, while also enabling easy release when removal is desired
4Reliability
If the frame assembly is extended to enable insertion into the bed interface, then the cantilever mounting is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly is divided into modular sections that can be extended or reconfigured as needed. This segmentation allows the frame to achieve the necessary extension for cantilever mounting while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized modular components
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AI summary
A portable pet bed apparatus is provided that can be selectively side mountable to a bed assembly. The pet bed apparatus includes a carrier device that defines a bedding space thereof sized and dimensioned to accommodate a domestic pet therein. The pet bed apparatus further includes a mounting assembly having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion that lies closely adjacent to the bed assembly, and a connector assembly on the side of the carrier device for detachably connecting the carrier device to the vertical portion of the mounting assembly. The carrier device can be removed from the mounting assembly, which enables independent functionality as a pet carrier.