Retractable Cable Pet Securing Device for Tangle-Free Anchoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet securing methods, such as tie-outs and tie-downs, often fail to securely restrain pets due to issues like tangling, unscrewing, or inability to penetrate soft ground, and require constant supervision.
Innovation Solution
A pet securing device with a retractable cable, adjustable weights, and modular attachments that allows pets to roam within a defined radius while preventing tangling and providing secure anchoring, featuring a housing with a spindle and locking mechanism for control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-generated harmful factors
If a retractable cable mechanism is used, then cable tangling and binding are prevented, but the device complexity increases due to the housing, spindle, and locking mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The cable is nested within the housing and winds around the spindle, with the locking mechanism nested within the housing structure. This nesting arrangement allows the cable to be stored compactly without tangling while integrating multiple functions into a unified device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The spindle acts as an intermediary between the cable and the housing, providing a controlled path for cable movement. The locking mechanism serves as an intermediary control element that regulates cable extension and retraction, preventing tangling through controlled motion rather than complex cable management.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable weights are added to the device, then adaptability to different pet sizes is improved, but the device complexity increases due to removable weight components
Solution Approach 1:
The weight system is segmented into removable individual weights that can be independently added or removed from the main body. This segmentation allows flexible adjustment of total weight to match different pet sizes and conditions while keeping the base device simple and modular.
Solution Approach 2:
The weight configuration is made dynamic and adjustable rather than fixed. Users can modify the weight by adding or removing individual weight components based on the specific needs of different pets, enabling the device to adapt to varying conditions without requiring multiple complete devices.
3Reliability
If the anchor is made heavy enough to secure a strong pet, then securing reliability is improved, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring system is segmented into a permanent heavy base unit that provides securing reliability and removable weight components that can be transported separately. This allows the anchor to be as heavy as needed for securing reliability while the removable portions can be easily transported to different locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The device uses partial anchoring where the heavy base unit remains stationary to provide securing reliability, while only the necessary cable and attachment components need to be transported to new locations. This partial action approach maintains reliability without requiring the entire system to be portable.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides for a pet securing device. The pet securing device may comprise one or more anchors. The anchor may comprise at least one cable. The anchor may comprise at least one attachment mechanism. The anchor may comprise a housing. The anchor may comprise at least one spindle. The cable may interface with at least one locking mechanism. The pet securing device may comprise at least one handle. The pet securing device may comprise one or more weights. When the pet securing device comprises a handle, the handle may be used to adjust the amount of weight attached to the pet securing device. The weights may attach to the pet securing device via one or more connecting mechanisms. The pet securing device may comprise at least one storage compartment within the main body of the pet securing device. The pet securing device may comprise one or more modular attachments. The pet securing device may interface with at least one external device.