Prong Training Collar with Cam Buckles and Anodized Prongs
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing animal training collars lack a middle ground in terms of aversiveness, are not easily adjustable, and have social stigma issues due to their appearance, with traditional pinch collars and collars made from interconnected elements being difficult to put on, prone to wear, and lacking flexibility and attractiveness.
Innovation Solution
A dog collar design featuring a first strap with prong elements carried on a second strap secured by cam buckles, allowing for easy adjustment and decoration, with prong elements that can be easily added or removed, and made from materials like nylon or leather for comfort and durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional metal pinch collars are used, then effective animal control is achieved, but social stigma and visual appearance become problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The collar uses black anodized aluminum prongs that appear dark and sleek, creating a visually appealing appearance that reduces social stigma while maintaining the functional effectiveness of the prong structure for animal control
Solution Approach 2:
The collar combines black anodized aluminum prongs with stainless steel construction and black leather or nylon webbing, creating a composite structure that maintains the reliability of metal components while achieving an aesthetically pleasing appearance through material selection and finishing
2Reliability
If collars with spring-loaded prongs are used, then animal control effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and wear issues increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the spring-loaded mechanism from the collar design, using simple fixed prongs that are held in place by the webbing tension, thereby eliminating complex mechanical components while maintaining effective animal control through proper prong positioning and pressure distribution
Solution Approach 2:
The collar is divided into separate components including removable prong assemblies, adjustable webbing sections, and independent buckles, allowing for easy maintenance, replacement of worn parts, and simplified construction without requiring complex integrated mechanisms
3Adaptability or versatility
If interconnected collar elements are used, then collar flexibility is improved, but ease of operation and assembly become problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The prong elements are pre-attached to the webbing in a factory-setting process, eliminating the need for owners to assemble complex interconnected elements while putting the collar on the dog, thereby maintaining flexibility through proper pre-positioning while dramatically improving ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The collar uses adjustable webbing with buckles that allow dynamic adjustment of the collar size and fit, providing the necessary flexibility and adaptability to different dog neck sizes without requiring complex interconnected elements, while keeping the assembly process simple through straightforward adjustment mechanisms
4Object-affected harmful factors
If plastic prong components are used, then social stigma is reduced, but durability and strength become problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The collar uses black anodized aluminum prongs that provide the necessary strength and durability while achieving a sleek, modern appearance that reduces social stigma, combining the mechanical properties of metal with an aesthetically pleasing finish that avoids the appearance of traditional torture devices
Solution Approach 2:
The black anodization of the aluminum prongs creates a visually appealing appearance that reduces social stigma, while the underlying aluminum material maintains the structural strength and durability required for effective animal control
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The collar provides a versatile, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing training solution that effectively adjusts to the animal's size and training needs, reducing social stigma and wear issues while ensuring effective animal control.
Implementation Method 1
two cam buckles secured to the second strap, wherein the first strap is secureably connected to the second strap through the two cam buckles
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a dog collar comprising: a first strap, a plurality of prong elements carried by the first strap, a second strap, and two cam buckles secured to the second strap. The first strap is secureably connected to the second strap through the two cam buckles.