Transport Blanket Mesh Network Load Distribution

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing transport solutions for injured dogs and humans, such as solid blankets and rescue blankets, are either too bulky, prone to tearing, or lack handles, making them difficult to carry and use effectively, especially in wet conditions, which can exacerbate injuries and fail to provide adequate protection from hypothermia and moisture.

Innovation Solution

A transport blanket with a metalized first layer for protection from hypothermia and moisture, a tear-resistant mesh network second layer for supporting heavy loads, and integrated handles for secure gripping, designed to be lightweight and foldable for easy carrying.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a sturdy blanket is used to support a dog's weight, then the dog can be transported safely, but the blanket becomes bulky and is frequently left behind in the vehicle

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveload-bearing capacityVSAvoidblanket size

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a thin foil material (first layer) that can be folded into a compact size while maintaining its load-bearing capability when used as intended. The foil forms a flexible but strong structure that supports the dog's weight during transport yet occupies minimal space in the vehicle when not in use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Object-affected harmful factors

If a rescue blanket is used to protect from hypothermia and moisture, then protection is provided, but the blanket tears under the weight of a large dog or person

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection from hypothermia and moistureVSAvoidtear resistance

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a composite structure by combining a thin foil first layer (for weather protection) with a mesh network second layer (for strength). The foil layer provides the necessary protection from hypothermia, moisture, and wind, while the mesh network of intersecting bands provides the structural integrity to support heavy loads without tearing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

3Ease of operation

If handles are added to the blanket for easy carrying, then gripping is improved, but the blanket becomes more complex and harder to manufacture

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegrip securityVSAvoidblanket structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the handles directly into the mesh network structure of the second layer. The handles are formed by extending the mesh pattern itself rather than adding separate components, which maintains grip security while minimizing structural complexity and manufacturing steps.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Volume of moving object

If the blanket is made thin for easy folding and carrying, then portability is improved, but the blanket lacks sufficient strength to support heavy animals

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefoldabilityVSAvoidload-bearing capacity

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a composite design where a thin foil first layer provides weather protection and foldability, while a mesh network second layer provides structural strength. The combination allows the blanket to be thin and easily folded for portability while the mesh structure ensures sufficient load-bearing capacity for heavy animals.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The transport blanket effectively protects and securely carries injured beings from hypothermia, moisture, and wind, while being lightweight and easy to handle, reducing the risk of further injury during transport and allowing for efficient rescue operations.

Implementation Method 1

The first layer comprises a metal foil or a metallized plastic film... The first layer of the transport blanket protects a transported animal from hypothermia, moisture, and wind.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 2

The first layer comprises a metal foil or a metallized plastic film... protects a transported animal from hypothermia, moisture, and wind.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWater barrier: Hydrophobe

Implementation Method 3

The second layer... features a mesh network of first bands... This mesh network gives the transport blanket sufficient tear resistance to transport even heavy animals.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectDistributed load bearing: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentEP3545927B1Transporting cover for living beings

Publication Date: 2020.05.20 KNAUDER BRIGITTE

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AI summary

A transport blanket (10) for living beings has a first layer consisting of a metal foil or a metallized plastic film. A second layer (30) is arranged on top of the first layer. This second layer contains a mesh of first straps, which are grouped into at least two parallel groups. The first straps of each group cross the first straps of all other groups. At least two first handles (41) are arranged at one end of the transport blanket (10), and at least two second handles (51) are arranged at the other end of the transport blanket (10). The second end (12) is opposite the first end (11). The transport blanket can be used, in particular, for rescuing injured dogs, but also other animals and humans.