A passive release mechanism GPS positioning containing tow rope connector

Abstract

The present application relates to pet appliance technical field, specifically be a passive release mechanism's containing GPS positioning's tow rope connector, aims at solving the existing tow rope when elevator door is closed and pet owner and pet are divided in the inside and outside of elevator door, the tragedy that pet is hung up and strangled after elevator operation, the connector pet end side built-in GPS positioning module, when the connector is separated, pet escapes after being frightened, pet owner can locate the specific position of pet according to mobile phone end application and seek back.The connector is composed of A component (connects pet collar end) and B component (connects pet owner tow rope end), and the two components are releasably connected through internal spring blocking structure.In normal use state, the two components keep small gap, connection is stable, and meet daily traction demand;When subjected to external impact, such as being clamped by elevator door, large displacement is generated when elevator goes up or down, the two components are relatively impacted and extruded, so that the spring blocking structure is pushed away, thereby realizing automatic separation and release, preventing pet from being hung up.The A component is built-in GPS positioning module, which is convenient to seek back pet.The connector is made of 3D printable PLA material, which has the characteristics of convenient production and reliable structure.The two components can be reassembled after separation and reused.The present application is intelligent, simple and practical, and is suitable for various pets, especially suitable for use in high-risk environments such as urban elevators, effectively improving pet safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pet equipment technology, specifically to a leash connector with a passive release mechanism and GPS positioning. Background Technology

[0002] Today, pet ownership has become a lifestyle for many families, and taking their pets for daily walks is an essential routine. One of the most crucial safety measures in this routine is keeping pets on a leash to prevent accidental injury or other emergencies. However, as urban living patterns shift towards high-rise buildings, elevators have become the primary means of access, highlighting the increasing safety hazards between pets and elevators. Therefore, we invented a protective leash connector with a release mechanism. This mechanism remains stable during normal use but triggers a safe separation when subjected to compressive force, thus preventing dangerous dangling situations. This design won the 2026 German iF Design Award. Summary of the Invention

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a passive release mechanism with GPS positioning for the traction rope connector, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art, such as poor practicality, high risk factor, and inconvenience for people to use.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a passive release mechanism leash connector with GPS positioning, comprising an impact chamber, an internally nested impact pin, a leash loop at the bottom of the impact pin connected to the pet owner's leash end, a top of the impact pin locked by a limiting spring inside the escape chamber, the limiting spring connected to the escape chamber, the top of the escape chamber connected to a threaded opening of the escape chamber top cover, a GPS positioning module built into the space between the tops of the two escape chambers and the escape chamber top cover, and the escape chamber top cover connected to the pet collar end.

[0007] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0008] This passive release mechanism features a GPS-enabled leash connector. In use, the collision chamber, firing pin, and escape chamber work together to ensure that when the elevator doors clamp the leash and pull, the collision chamber is pushed against the firing pin by the elevator doors. This causes the collision chamber to strike the firing pin, dislodging the limiting spring inside the escape chamber. The magnetic rings of the collision chamber and the firing pin then attract each other, separating the leash from the escape chamber as it is pulled. This facilitates the release of the pet, preventing suffocation from being suspended in mid-air. The escape chamber, attached to the pet's collar, has a built-in GPS module, allowing pet owners to locate their pets using their mobile phones. This not only improves safety and practicality but also enhances ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0010] Figure 2 This is an exploded cross-sectional view of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point a;

[0012] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point b;

[0013] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point c in the middle;

[0014] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the present invention.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Impact chamber; 2. Impact surface magnetic ring; 3. Leash pull ring; 4. Impact pin; 5. Impact pin magnetic ring; 6. Escape chamber; 7. Limiting spring; 8. Spring escape ramp; 9. Escape chamber external thread; 10. GPS positioning module; 11. Escape chamber top cover; 12. Escape chamber top cover internal thread; 13. Escape chamber connecting to pet collar fixing end; 14. Connecting to pet owner's leash end; 15. Connecting to pet collar end. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the invention.

[0017] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 , Figure 2This is an exploded cross-sectional view of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is the invention Figure 1 The enlarged view at point a shows in detail the impact surface and impact pin of the impact chamber, as well as the release mechanism of the limiting springs inside the escape chamber; please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is the invention Figure 1 The enlarged view at point b shows in detail the release mechanism of the impact chamber and the striker magnetically detaching from the escape chamber as a single unit; please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is the invention Figure 1 The enlarged view at point c shows in detail the GPS positioning module built into the top of the escape pod.

[0018] The working principle and process of the passive release mechanism with GPS positioning leash connector are as follows: In case of an emergency, whether the pet is outside the elevator door and the pet owner is inside the elevator, or the pet is inside the elevator and the pet owner is outside, this device can be used in both situations. After the elevator door closes, the elevator car moves, at which point the leash end 14 connected to the pet owner is stretched. Then, the impact chamber 1 will press against the elevator door. Due to the compression, the impact surface magnetic ring 2 will impact the spring escape ramp 8, causing the three limiting springs 7 inside the escape chamber 6 to be pushed apart by the impact chamber 1. The impact surface magnetic ring 2 at the top of the impact chamber 1 and the striker magnetic ring 5 below the head of the striker 4 merge into a whole due to magnetic attraction. Due to the weight of the pet outside the elevator door, the end 15 connected to the pet collar is subjected to force, causing the pet, along with the escape chamber 6, to disconnect from the magnetic connection between the striker 4 and the escape chamber 1. Afterwards, the pet owner can use a mobile application to connect to the GPS positioning module 10 inside the escape chamber 6 to find the pet. Compared with existing technologies, this improves practicality and intelligence, making it more convenient for people to use.

Claims

1. A passive release mechanism traction rope connector with GPS positioning, comprising an impact chamber (1) and an escape chamber (6), characterized in that: One end of the firing pin (4) is provided with a leash loop (3) for connecting the leash, and a firing pin magnet ring (5) is provided below the end of the firing pin (4). The top of the impact chamber (1) is provided with an impact surface magnet ring (2). One end of the escape chamber (6) is provided with a connection to the pet collar fixing end (13) and the connection to the pet collar end (15), and the other end is provided with an opening. The opening is provided with a limiting spring (7) and a spring escape ramp (8). The escape chamber (6) and the escape chamber top cover are connected to each other. It is also equipped with a GPS positioning module (10); the impact pin (4) is inserted into the opening of the escape chamber (6) and is kept in a limiting connection by the limiting spring (7); when it is squeezed, the impact chamber (1) is impacted and pushes the spring escape slope (8) to release the limiting spring (7), the impact pin magnet ring (5) and the impact surface magnet ring (2) are magnetically attracted, thereby separating the impact chamber (1) and the impact pin (4) that are magnetically attracted together from the escape chamber (6).

2. A traction rope connector with GPS positioning and a passive release mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The escape chamber (6) has an external thread (9) at its upper end, and the escape chamber top cover (11) has an internal thread (12). The escape chamber (6) and the escape chamber top cover (11) are connected by a rotation lock.

3. A traction rope connector with GPS positioning and a passive release mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The GPS positioning module (10) is located inside the escape chamber (6) and between the top cover (11) of the escape chamber and the firing pin (4).

4. A traction rope connector with GPS positioning and a passive release mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting spring (7) is provided on the inner wall of the escape chamber (6), and there are three limiting springs (7) evenly distributed along the circumference; the traction rope pull ring (3) and the impact chamber (1) are an integral structure.

5. A traction rope connector with GPS positioning based on a passive release mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The magnetic properties of the impact surface magnet ring (2) and the impact pin magnet ring (5) are opposite, so that they attract each other and become one when they come into contact.

6. A traction rope connector with GPS positioning and a passive release mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The spring escape ramp (8) and the limiting spring (7) are an integral structure.

7. A traction rope connector with GPS positioning based on a passive release mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The traction rope loop (3) and the impact chamber (1) are an integral structure.

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