Segmented Pet Protection Collar for Licking Prevention and Fit

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pet collars, such as Elizabethan collars, restrict pet movement and are inconvenient for daily use while attempting to prevent pets from licking injuries.

Innovation Solution

A pet protection collar with a conical design formed by two fan-shaped sheets connected by detachable components, featuring double opening and closing structures and adjustable fasteners, allowing easy wear and size adaptation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a traditional Elizabethan collar is used to prevent pets from licking injuries, then protection against licking is achieved, but pet movement is restricted and daily use becomes inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection against lickingVSAvoidpet movement freedom

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The collar is divided into multiple detachable sections with independent fastening mechanisms, allowing the collar to be segmented into manageable parts that can be easily assembled and disassembled, providing protection while allowing movement freedom

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The collar incorporates dynamic fastening components that allow adjustable tightening and loosening, enabling the collar to adapt to different pet sizes and movement needs while maintaining protection against licking

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a traditional Elizabethan collar is used to prevent pets from licking injuries, then protection against licking is achieved, but the collar becomes difficult to wear and remove

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection against lickingVSAvoidwear and remove convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The collar is divided into multiple detachable sections with independent fastening mechanisms, allowing the collar to be segmented into manageable parts that can be easily assembled and disassembled, providing protection while allowing movement freedom

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The collar features self-fastening mechanisms such as snap buttons or velcro connections that allow pets to put on or take off the collar independently, eliminating the need for complex manual fastening and removal operations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If a traditional Elizabethan collar is used to prevent pets from licking injuries, then protection is provided, but the collar does not accommodate various pet sizes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection against lickingVSAvoidsize accommodation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The collar incorporates dynamic fastening components that allow adjustable tightening and loosening, enabling the collar to adapt to different pet sizes and movement needs while maintaining protection against licking

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The collar design includes universal fastening mechanisms and adjustable components that enable the same collar structure to accommodate multiple pet sizes and types, providing both protection and adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12514227B1Pet protection collar

Publication Date: 2026.01.06 SUN TINGTING

AI summary

A pet protection collar includes a first sheet, a second sheet, a first connecting component, and a second connecting component. The first sheet and the second sheet are substantially fan-shaped. The first sheet includes a first front portion, a first rear portion, a first side end and a second side end. A radius of the first front portion is greater than a radius of the first rear portion. The second sheet includes a second front portion, a second rear portion, a third side end, and a fourth side end. A radius of the second front portion is greater than a radius of the second rear portion. The first connecting component is configured to connect the first side end of the first sheet to the third side end of the second sheet. The second connecting component is configured to connect the first sheet to the second sheet.