Reversible Dog Harness Swivel Ring Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Reversible dog harnesses with metal or plastic clips pose discomfort and potential harm to dogs, especially when they have breathing difficulties, as these rigid components press against the body regardless of the harness's orientation.
Innovation Solution
A reversible dog harness design featuring swiveling D-rings and connectors that are strategically placed to remain accessible and operable in both orientations, preventing them from pressing against the dog's body, with a mounting member forming a loop to allow the connectors to swivel and be used without discomfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If rigid clips, rings, or connectors are placed on the harness body, then the harness can be reversible with decorative patterns on both sides, but the rigid components will press directly against the dog's body causing discomfort and potential harm
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the D-ring connector movable rather than fixed. The D-ring is attached to the harness body through a mounting member that allows it to rotate and change position. This enables the connector to dynamically adjust its location - when the harness is worn in either orientation, the D-ring can rotate to face outward away from the dog's body, eliminating direct contact and discomfort while maintaining the reversible functionality of the harness.
2Stability of the object's composition
If rigid connectors are fixed on the harness, then the structure is simple and stable, but the connectors cannot be accessed when the harness is reversed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by introducing dynamic movement capability to the D-ring connector. The mounting member design allows the D-ring to rotate freely while remaining securely attached to the harness body. This dynamic attachment maintains structural stability during normal use while enabling the connector to rotate into an accessible position regardless of which side of the reversible harness is facing outward, thus solving both stability and accessibility requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A dog harness that includes a swiveling front ring is presented herein. For instance, the harness includes a body that has a first side and a second side, the first and second sides being opposite one another. A front ring mounting member is attached to the body and defines a loop that extends beyond a front edge of the body. A portion of the swiveling front ring is disposed within the loop such that the swiveling front ring is disposed adjacent the front edge and extends off of the body.