A quick-release cow bridle assembly

Abstract

This utility model discloses a quick-release cattle bridle assembly, relating to the technical field of cattle bridle assemblies. It includes a fixed rod, a sliding rod, and a bridle. The sliding rod is slidably installed inside the fixed rod. The bridle includes a neck collar and a muzzle clamp, with a strap fixedly connected between the neck collar and the muzzle clamp. A tightening rope is threaded through the inside of the neck collar, with one end fixedly connected to the neck collar and the other end extending through the neck collar and to the bottom of the fixed rod. A receiving seat is fixedly installed at the bottom of the neck collar. An elliptical locking block is fixedly installed at the end of the sliding rod opposite to the fixed rod, and the elliptical locking block is inserted into the receiving seat. The advantages are that the rod structure allows the operator to maintain a safe distance from the cattle, avoiding the risks associated with close-range operation; at the same time, the extension function of the rod increases the operating radius, allowing the bridle to be more accurately aimed at the cattle's head, making it less likely for the cattle to escape even if they move; and it reduces the difficulty of traditional direct bridle removal methods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of cattle bridle assembly, and in particular to a quick-release cattle bridle assembly. Background Technology

[0002] A bridle is a traditional farming tool worn over the head of an ox, typically made of woven bamboo strips, rattan, or rope. Its primary purpose is to control the ox's movement, facilitating plowing, transportation, or taming. Designed to conform to the ox's head contours, it is fixed to the horns or muzzle and guided by a tether rope. The bridle is simple yet sturdy, protecting the ox's head from abrasions while preventing excessive restraint that could affect the ox's comfort. Widely used in rural China and Southeast Asia, it is an important tool in agricultural culture.

[0003] Existing cattle bridles present numerous design and usage inconveniences, primarily stemming from operational difficulties, poor comfort, and potential harm to cattle. Firstly, traditional bridles require the operator to swing a rope to secure it to the cow's head. This process demands a high level of skill, and the success rate drops significantly when the cow moves or resists, leading to inefficiency and increased labor intensity. Secondly, the lack of flexible adjustment in the bridle's structure results in excessive restraint, often applying excessive pressure when securing the cow's head. This can easily cause friction injuries or marks on the head, mouth, or horn base, potentially leading to inflammation or skin problems with prolonged use, impacting the cow's health and working ability.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a quick-release cattle bridle assembly. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems existing in the background technology, this utility model proposes a quick-release cattle bridle assembly.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a quick-release cattle bridle assembly, comprising a fixed rod, a sliding rod, and a bridle, wherein the sliding rod is slidably installed inside the fixed rod; the bridle includes a neck collar and a muzzle clamp, wherein a strap is fixedly provided between the neck collar and the muzzle clamp, and a tightening rope is threaded through the inside of the neck collar, one end of which is fixedly connected to the neck collar, and the other end of which extends through the inside of the neck collar and to the bottom end of the fixed rod; a receiving seat is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the neck collar, and an elliptical locking block is fixedly provided at the end of the sliding rod opposite to the fixed rod, wherein the elliptical locking block is inserted into the receiving seat for a limiting position.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that a connecting rod is integrally formed at one end of the sliding rod away from the fixed rod, the connecting rod is hourglass shaped, an elliptical snap-fit ​​block is fixedly installed on the connecting rod, the receiving seat is open and facing downwards, multiple elastic limiting plates are evenly fixedly installed at the bottom of the receiving seat around the axis of the receiving seat, a spring is fixedly connected to the top of the receiving seat, and an abutment plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring, the abutment plate is transitionally fitted with the inside of the receiving seat.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the plurality of elastic limiting plates are arranged in a cone shape with the pointed end facing upward inside the receiving seat, and the end of the elastic limiting plate opposite to the receiving seat abuts against the bottom end of the elliptical snap-fit ​​block.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a limit ring is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixed rod and the top end of the sliding rod, and the tightening rope is inserted into the limit ring for limiting.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a limiting component is provided on the fixed rod near the sliding connection between the fixed rod and the sliding rod; the limiting component includes a snap-fit ​​plate, a pull plate, and a return spring; the snap-fit ​​plate is slidably mounted on the fixed rod, one end of the snap-fit ​​plate extends into the interior of the fixed rod, a snap-fit ​​groove is provided at the bottom end of the side wall of the sliding rod, the snap-fit ​​plate is inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove, and a pull plate is fixedly installed on the other end of the snap-fit ​​plate, and a return spring is fixedly connected between the pull plate and the outer wall of the fixed rod.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a handle is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixing rod, and a pull ring is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the tightening rope.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This quick-release cattle bridle assembly consists of three parts: a fixed rod, a sliding rod, and the bridle itself. The bridle includes a flexible neck collar and a muzzle. In use, by pulling and locking the sliding rod, the operator can align the bridle with the cow's head from a distance. First, guide the neck collar into the neck, then allow the muzzle to cover the mouth. Next, pull the fixed rod for quick separation, and finally tighten the neck collar to secure it. The advantages are that the rod structure allows the operator to maintain a safe distance from the cow, avoiding the risks of close-range operation; the extension function of the rod increases the operating radius, allowing the bridle to be more accurately aligned with the cow's head, making it less likely for the cow to escape even if it moves; in addition, the rod provides stable guiding support, allowing the neck collar and muzzle to be smoothly fitted into the corresponding parts, greatly reducing the difficulty of traditional direct bridle methods, making it suitable for beginners, and effectively solving the problem of difficulty in accurately aligning traditional cattle bridles.

[0014] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be partly apparent from the following description, and partly understood by those skilled in the art through study and practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cage head structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the receiving seat of this utility model.

[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Fixed rod; 2. Sliding rod; 3. Bridle; 4. Neck collar; 5. Gag; 6. Strap; 7. Receiving seat; 8. Oval locking block; 9. Tightening rope; 10. Connecting rod; 11. Elastic limiting plate; 12. Spring; 13. Abutment plate; 14. Limiting ring; 15. Locking plate; 16. Pull plate; 17. Return spring; 18. Locking groove; 19. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a quick-release cattle bridle assembly, including a fixed rod 1, a sliding rod 2, and a bridle 3. The sliding rod 2 is slidably installed inside the fixed rod 1. Specifically, a limiting component is provided on the fixed rod 1 near the sliding connection between the fixed rod 1 and the sliding rod 2; the limiting component includes a snap-fit ​​plate 15, a pull plate 16, and a return spring 17; the snap-fit ​​plate 15 is slidably installed on the fixed rod 1, one end of the snap-fit ​​plate 15 extends into the interior of the fixed rod 1, and a snap-fit ​​groove 18 is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the sliding rod 2. The snap-fit ​​plate 15 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove 18, and the other end of the snap-fit ​​plate 15 is fixedly installed with the pull plate 16. A return spring 17 is fixedly connected between the pull plate 16 and the outer wall of the fixed rod 1.

[0025] The bridle 3 includes a neck collar 4 and a muzzle 5. A strap 6 is fixedly installed between the neck collar 4 and the muzzle 5. A tightening rope 9 is threaded through the inside of the neck collar 4. One end of the tightening rope 9 is fixed to the neck collar 4, and the other end of the tightening rope 9 extends out of the inside of the neck collar 4 and to the bottom of the fixing rod 1. A receiving seat 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the neck collar 4. An oval locking block 8 is fixedly installed at the end of the sliding rod 2 away from the fixing rod 1. The oval locking block 8 is inserted into the receiving seat 7 for limiting. Through the split bridle design, the neck collar 4 and the muzzle 5 can be adapted to different shapes of the cattle's neck and mouth, improving wearing comfort. The tightening rope 9 allows the neck collar 4 to be tightened evenly, avoiding local pressure.

[0026] Specifically, a connecting rod 10 is integrally formed at the end of the sliding rod 2 away from the fixed rod 1. The connecting rod 10 is hourglass-shaped. An elliptical locking block 8 is fixedly installed on the connecting rod 10. The receiving seat 7 is open and facing downwards. Multiple elastic limiting plates 11 are evenly fixedly installed at the bottom of the receiving seat 7 around the axis of the receiving seat 7. The elastic limiting plates 11 adopt a tapered conical spring sheet structure. Their free ends are inclined upwards. The tops of each elastic limiting plate 11 together form a constricted structure, which forms a self-locking contact with the bottom conical surface of the elliptical locking block 8.

[0027] In this embodiment of the invention: a spring 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner part of the receiving seat 7, and an abutment plate 13 is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring 12. The abutment plate 13 is in transition fit with the inner part of the receiving seat 7. The combination of the spring 12 and the abutment plate 13 provides buffering and preload, making the connection more stable, and can absorb the impact force during operation.

[0028] In this embodiment of the invention: Limiting rings 14 are fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixed rod 1 and the top end of the sliding rod 2, and the tightening rope 9 is inserted within the limiting rings 14. The limiting rings 14 ensure that the tightening rope 9 maintains the correct direction, avoids tangling, and makes the tightening operation smoother.

[0029] In this embodiment of the invention: a handle 19 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixing rod 1, and a pull ring is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the tightening rope 9. The handle 19 provides a comfortable grip and facilitates force application; the pull ring design makes tightening operation easier and improves ease of use.

[0030] Working principle:

[0031] In use, the operator first grasps the handle 19 at the bottom of the fixed rod 1 and smoothly pulls the sliding rod 2 out of the inner cavity of the fixed rod 1 by axial pulling. When the locking groove 18 on the side wall of the sliding rod 2 moves to the position aligned with the locking plate 15, the elastic restoring force of the return spring 17 drives the pull plate 16 to move the locking plate 15 into the locking groove 18, forming a stable mechanical interlock. At this time, the extension length of the sliding rod 2 is reliably fixed. Then, the operator uses the fixed rod 1 as the grip reference, tilts the extended bridle 3 at an angle to the cow's head, guides the flexible neck collar 4 over the cow's muzzle, and uses a wrist flipping motion to make the neck collar 4 slide naturally to the base of the cow's neck, while ensuring that the muzzle 5 accurately covers the cow's oral cavity.

[0032] After positioning is complete, the operator applies axial tension to move the fixed rod 1 and the sliding rod 2 backward. At this time, the conical surface of the elliptical locking block 8 presses against the elastic limiting plate 11, causing radial elastic deformation. The elliptical locking block 8 completely disengages from the constraint cavity of the receiving seat 7, achieving rapid separation. Finally, the operator pulls the rope 9 at a constant speed through the pull ring, causing the neck collar 4 to contract uniformly in the circumference, forming a stable restraint.

[0033] During installation, the process is reversed. The elliptical locking block 8 is pushed in along the axis of the receiving seat 7. The inclined guide structure of the elastic limiting plate 11 guides the elliptical locking block 8 smoothly into the receiving cavity, while the abutment plate 13 compresses the spring 12 to store energy. When the elliptical locking block 8 is fully in place, the elastic restoring force of the elastic limiting plate 11 causes its top to press tightly against the bottom of the elliptical locking block 8, forming a self-locking mechanism. The preload of the spring 12 provides axial holding force through the abutment plate 13, achieving a reliable connection between the sliding rod 2 and the cage head 3.

[0034] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A quick draw cattle headstall assembly comprising a fixed bar (1), a sliding bar (2) and a headstall (3), characterised in that: The sliding rod (2) is slidably installed inside the fixed rod (1); the bridle (3) includes a neck collar (4) and a mouth clamp (5), a strap (6) is fixedly provided between the neck collar (4) and the mouth clamp (5), a tightening rope (9) is threaded through the inside of the neck collar (4), one end of the tightening rope (9) is fixedly connected to the neck collar (4), and the other end of the tightening rope (9) passes through the inside of the neck collar (4) and extends to the bottom end of the fixed rod (1); a receiving seat (7) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the neck collar (4), and an elliptical snap-fit ​​block (8) is fixedly provided at the end of the sliding rod (2) away from the fixed rod (1), and the elliptical snap-fit ​​block (8) is inserted into the receiving seat (7) for a limited position.

2. A quick release cattle head collar assembly according to claim 1 wherein: The sliding rod (2) is integrally formed with a connecting rod (10) at one end away from the fixed rod (1). The connecting rod (10) is hourglass shaped. An elliptical snap block (8) is fixedly installed on the connecting rod (10). The receiving seat (7) is open and facing downwards. Multiple elastic limiting plates (11) are evenly fixedly installed around the axis of the receiving seat (7) at the bottom inside. A spring (12) is fixedly connected to the top inside of the receiving seat (7). An abutment plate (13) is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring (12). The abutment plate (13) is transitionally fitted with the inside of the receiving seat (7).

3. A quick release cattle head collar assembly according to claim 2 wherein: The elastic limiting plate (11) adopts a tapered spring sheet structure with its free end tilted upward. The top of each elastic limiting plate (11) forms a tapered structure and forms a self-locking contact with the bottom conical surface of the elliptical snap-fit ​​block (8).

4. A quick release cattle headlock assembly according to claim 1 wherein: Limiting rings (14) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed rod (1) and the top of the sliding rod (2), and the tightening rope (9) is inserted into the limiting ring (14) for limiting.

5. A quick release cattle headlock assembly according to claim 1 wherein: A limiting component is provided on the fixed rod (1) near the sliding connection between the fixed rod (1) and the sliding rod (2); the limiting component includes a snap-fit ​​plate (15), a pull plate (16) and a return spring (17); the snap-fit ​​plate (15) is slidably installed on the fixed rod (1), one end of the snap-fit ​​plate (15) extends into the interior of the fixed rod (1), the bottom end of the side wall of the sliding rod (2) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (18), the snap-fit ​​plate (15) and the snap-fit ​​groove (18) are inserted into each other, the other end of the snap-fit ​​plate (15) is fixedly installed with a pull plate (16), and a return spring (17) is fixedly connected between the pull plate (16) and the outer wall of the fixed rod (1).

6. A quick release cattle headlock assembly according to claim 1 wherein: A handle (19) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixed rod (1), and a pull ring is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the tightening rope (9).

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