Telescoping Pet Waste Catcher With Ring Bag Holder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for collecting pet waste require bending and can be messy, making them inconvenient for pet owners, especially the elderly or disabled, as they necessitate carrying bags and shovels during walks or returning later to clean up droppings.
Innovation Solution
A pet waste catcher device with an extendable handle and a ring assembly to hold disposable bags, allowing users to collect pet waste without bending, featuring a hinged case for storage and a telescoping mechanism for easy handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional bag and shovel method is used, then pet waste can be collected, but user must bend over and carry multiple items during walks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the bag holder, collection mechanism, and handle into a single integrated device that attaches to the dog leash. The ring assembly holds the bag open while the shaft positions the collection end near the ground, eliminating the need to carry separate bags and shovels.
Solution Approach 2:
The device serves multiple functions: the ring assembly holds and opens the bag, the shaft positions the collection end at the appropriate height, the handle provides leverage for collection, and the entire assembly attaches to the leash for portability during walks.
2Productivity
If traditional collection method is used, then pet waste can be removed, but it is messy and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The bag is pre-positioned and held open by the ring assembly before collection is needed. The shaft pre-positions the collection end of the bag near the ground, so when waste occurs, the user simply needs to guide it into the already-positioned bag opening, reducing mess and time.
Solution Approach 2:
The shaft acts as an intermediary mechanism that transfers the user's hand movements to the bag collection end, maintaining proper positioning and angle during the collection process, thereby reducing mess and improving efficiency.
3Ease of operation
If extendable handle is used, then device reaches ground without bending, but handle structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is divided into multiple telescoping segments that can extend and retract. This allows the handle to reach the ground for collection while keeping the overall device compact when not in use, and provides the necessary length without requiring the user to bend.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescoping handle segments are nested within each other, with each segment containing the next smaller segment. This nesting arrangement allows the handle to extend to full length when needed for collection, then retract to a compact size for portability, managing the complexity of the extended structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A pet waste catcher device has a series of handle segments forming an extendable handle. Each segment is of a larger diameter than the one (1) previous to enable the shaft to extend and retract in length. A first end of the shaft is provided with a circular ring member to retain disposable bags. A second end of the shaft is provided with a handle, having a covered compartment. A user manipulates the handle to position the circular ring with a disposable bag underneath an animal to collect waste. The covered compartment serves as a case to hold various items selectively chosen by a user.