Rotary Pet Exercise Apparatus with Dynamic LED Gaze Induction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet exercise systems fail to maintain pet engagement for extended periods in small spaces and lack real-time health monitoring and interest attraction mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A pet exercise apparatus with a rotary module featuring a gaze-inducing LED light system that rotates with the pet, supported by a control module to adjust light emission based on pet presence and motion, allowing continuous exercise and monitoring of exercise data through a terminal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If a simple rotary exercise device is used, then the pet can exercise in a narrow space, but the pet cannot be continuously engaged for a long time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the exercise device adaptable through sensor-based control. The system detects pet presence and exercise state, dynamically adjusting operational parameters to maintain pet engagement over extended periods while managing energy consumption and motion patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms through sensors that monitor pet presence, exercise intensity, and motion patterns. This feedback loop enables the control unit to adjust device operation to maintain continuous engagement, preventing pet boredom while optimizing exercise duration and intensity.
2Duration of action of moving object
If no interest attraction mechanism is provided, then the device structure remains simple, but the pet cannot be continuously exercised for a long time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes optical stimulation through LED modules that change color and pattern to attract and maintain pet interest during exercise. The lighting system creates dynamic visual patterns that engage the pet's attention, extending exercise duration without complicating the mechanical structure.
3Reliability
If real-time health monitoring is not implemented, then the device remains simple, but the pet's health status cannot be checked in real time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical monitoring systems with sensor-based detection and wireless communication. Sensors detect exercise parameters and transmit data wirelessly to a terminal device, enabling real-time health monitoring through electronic rather than mechanical means, thus improving reliability without excessive complexity.
4Duration of action of moving object
If the exercise space is small, then the device fits in narrow rooms, but the pet cannot exercise effectively for a long time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent compensates for limited space by implementing dynamic motion patterns. The rotary module changes rotation direction, speed, and pattern based on sensor feedback, creating varied exercise experiences within the confined space to maintain pet engagement and prevent boredom during extended exercise sessions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables prolonged pet exercise engagement by attracting interest with dynamic light patterns and allows convenient monitoring of exercise metrics, ensuring focused and healthy pet activity in confined spaces.
Implementation Method 1
an LED module provided in the base module or the running module to irradiate LED light to the exercise space
Data Source
AI summary
A pet exercise apparatus includes: a base module; a running module which has an exercise space formed therein in an axial direction and an inner circumferential surface or outer circumferential surface rotatably coupled to the base module; and an LED module provided in the base module or the running module to irradiate LED light to the exercise space. The pet exercise system may further includes: a rotary module which has an exercise space part formed therein as a space in which the pet may exercise and a gaze inducing part provided on an inner circumferential surface and inducing a pet's gaze so that the pet continuously moves in the exercise space part and may exercise; a support module supporting the rotary module so that the rotary module is rotatable according to the motion of the pet; a control module controlling an operation of the gaze inducing part; and a terminal including a communication part transmitting an operation control signal CI of the gaze inducing part to be transmitted to the control module.