Radial Leg-Strap Layout for Unobstructed Animal Field Dressing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing field dressing systems for animals are cumbersome, heavy to carry, require time-consuming assembly, and difficult to clean, while also obstructing access to the abdomen during dressing due to the animal's legs.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight, portable strapping system composed of fabric with a central junction and radial straps, allowing easy attachment and deployment to secure an animal's legs, providing unobstructed access to the abdominal area and facilitating easy cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If prior art field dress systems are used to secure animal legs, then access to the abdomen area is improved, but the system becomes cumbersome and heavy to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The field dress system is divided into multiple separate straps (first strap, second strap, third strap, fourth strap) that can be independently configured and attached to different legs of the animal. This segmentation allows the system to be lightweight while still providing comprehensive leg securing capability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap system is designed to be multi-functional, serving both as a field dress system for securing animal legs during dressing and as an animal drag system for transporting the dressed animal. This universality eliminates the need for separate heavy-duty equipment, reducing overall weight while maintaining operational effectiveness.
2Ease of operation
If prior art field dress systems are used to secure animal legs, then access to the abdomen area is improved, but the assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The straps are pre-configured with attachment points and connection mechanisms (such as carabiners or snap hooks) that allow for rapid deployment. The system is designed to be quickly assembled and attached to the animal's legs without requiring complex assembly procedures during the field dressing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap system incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities, allowing the width and configuration of the straps to be modified based on the size of the animal and specific operational needs. This flexibility enables quick adaptation to different scenarios without requiring complete reassembly of the system.
3Ease of operation
If prior art field dress systems are used to secure animal legs, then access to the abdomen area is improved, but cleaning difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The straps are constructed from flexible fabric materials that are smooth and non-porous, making them resistant to absorption of organic matter and easy to wipe clean. The flexible nature of the fabric allows it to be thoroughly washed and sanitized after each use, eliminating difficult-to-reach areas where contamination could persist.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap system is designed with durable yet replaceable components that can be easily cleaned or disposed of after use. The fabric straps are constructed to withstand repeated washing and sanitization processes, and if damaged, can be replaced without requiring complex repair procedures.
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AI summary
A strapping system for field dressing an animal includes a central junction. The strapping system also includes a first, a second, a third and a fourth strap. Each strap has an anchored first end connected to the central junction. Each strap extends radially from the central junction to a distal second end. A leg loop is positioned along a length of each strap. The leg loop is configured to receive the hoof of an animal therethrough. The strapping system is configured to be deployed on the animal such that the central junction is positioned on a back of the animal and the straps extend from the animal's back to each of the animal's legs to secure each of the animal's legs in the leg loop of each strap.