Rotatable Head Comb for Curved Animal Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing combs for companion animals are difficult to use effectively on curved body surfaces, as their fixed teeth structure does not conform to the animal's body shape, and direct pressure from the user can cause discomfort or pain to the animal.
Innovation Solution
A comb design featuring a rotatable head part connected to a body part via a connection part, allowing the head part to move flexibly in accordance with the companion animal's body curvature, and distributing pressure evenly during use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the teeth of the comb are fixed to the body part, then the comb structure is simple and stable, but it is difficult to comb the hair in conformity to the curvature of the companion animal's body
Solution Approach 1:
The head part is made rotatable relative to the body part through a connection part, transforming the fixed structure into a dynamic one. This allows the head part to rotate and adapt to the curvature of the companion animal's body, solving the contradiction between structural simplicity and adaptability to body contours.
Solution Approach 2:
The comb is divided into distinct segments: a body part, a connection part, and a head part. This segmentation allows the head part to rotate independently, enabling adaptation to curved surfaces while maintaining relative structural simplicity through modular design.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the user applies pressure directly to the comb, then combing force is sufficient, but the pressure is directly transmitted to the companion animal causing pain and discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The connection part acts as an intermediary between the user's applied pressure and the head part that contacts the animal. This intermediary structure distributes the pressure more evenly, reducing direct pressure transmission to the companion animal while maintaining sufficient combing force for effective grooming.
3Ease of operation
If the head part is fixed relative to the body part, then the comb structure is stable, but constant adjustments in wrist angle are required to comb different body areas
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable connection part provides dynamic adjustment capability, allowing the head part to rotate automatically as the user moves the comb across different body areas. This eliminates the need for constant wrist angle adjustments, significantly improving ease of operation while adding only moderate structural complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a comb for companion animal. The comb for companion animal according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a handle part, a body part connected to one end of the handle part, a head part disposed to be spaced apart from the body part and configured to be rotatable, and a connection part configured to connect the body part and the head part. The head part is configured to be rotatable relative to the body part via the connection part.