Vibration Stimulus Delivery Device Minimizing Housing Dampening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vibration stimulus delivery devices for animals are ineffective due to vibration dampening by the housing and pet collar, leading to habituation and the need for more intense stimuli like electrical shocks, which pet owners find harmful.
Innovation Solution
A vibration stimulus delivery device with a housing and vibration probe secured by a coupler, allowing the probe to vibrate freely and directly contact the animal's skin, minimizing housing mass-induced dampening and enhancing stimulus intensity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the vibration probe is rigidly secured to the housing, then the structure is stable, but the housing mass dampens the vibration and reduces stimulus intensity
Solution Approach 1:
A coupling mechanism is introduced as an intermediary between the vibration probe and housing. This coupling allows vibration transmission while minimizing the dampening effect of the housing mass, thereby maintaining both structural stability and vibration energy.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism changes the mechanical parameters of the connection between the vibration probe and housing. By adjusting the coupling stiffness and damping characteristics, the system optimizes vibration transmission while maintaining structural integrity.
2Ease of operation
If the housing is not secured against the animal, then the device is easier to apply, but the generated vibration is lost and not focused toward the animal
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct functional components: the housing for easy application and the vibration probe for focused stimulus delivery. The coupling mechanism connects these segments, allowing the housing to remain easily applicable while the probe delivers focused vibration energy to the animal.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the vibration is transferred through the pet collar and fur, then the device can be worn comfortably, but the vibration is dampened and effectiveness is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism serves as an intermediary that minimizes the dampening effect of intermediate layers (collar and fur). By optimizing the coupling properties, the system maintains comfortable wear while maximizing vibration energy transmission to the animal's skin.
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
Delivers a more robust and intense vibration stimulus directly to the animal, reducing habituation and the need for more intense deterrents, while being humane and preferred by pet owners.
Implementation Method 1
The vibration probe generates the vibration stimulus
Implementation Method 2
the coupler provides the vibration probe with a range of movement within which the vibration probe vibrates substantially freely with respect to the housing
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AI summary
Described is a vibration stimulus delivery device for delivering a vibration stimulus to an animal and for maximizing the robustness and intensity of the vibration stimulus. The vibration stimulus delivery device is carried by the animal and includes a housing and a vibration probe. The vibration probe is positioned in direct contact with the skin of the animal and generates a vibration, which, when delivered to the animal, is the vibration stimulus. The vibration probe is coupled to the housing such that the coupling minimizes the inherent vibration dampening effect caused by the weight and mass of the housing. The result is a vibration stimulus delivery device that delivers a more robust and intense vibration stimulus to the animal.