Magnetic horse blanket clip
The device addresses space inefficiency and drying issues by using a torsion spring clamp and magnet for secure attachment to metallic surfaces, ensuring efficient storage and drying of horse blankets.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025002706
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for hanging horse blankets result in space inefficiency, dirt accumulation, and improper drying due to folding and ground storage, especially when damp, without suitable hooks or supports.
A device with a torsion spring-based clamp and embedded magnet allows secure attachment to metallic surfaces, using a pivot joint and magnetic attraction to hold the blanket in place.
Provides a space-efficient, clean, and effective drying solution for horse blankets by securely attaching them to metallic surfaces, preventing dirt accumulation and ensuring proper drying.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a device for hanging horse blankets, which is achieved by clamping the blanket between two base bodies by means of spring force and by means of an embedded magnet on a wall mounting section, thereby allowing it to be attached to a metallic surface.
[0002] Horses need a blanket for various situations, which remains on the horse's back when in use. When not needed, the blanket is hung over an existing object—ideally one like a saddle rack—or placed on the ground outside the stall. Both options have disadvantages, such as the blanket blocking available storage space, getting dirty on the ground, and reducing the space available in the stable aisle. When stored in these ways, the blanket must be folded so that parts of it overlap. If the blanket becomes damp—for example, from the horse sweating—it cannot dry properly and will become musty.
[0003] The invention specified in claim 1 is based on the problem of creating a way to hang the blanket from the horse stall or from other metallic areas without a provided hook or support bar.
[0004] This problem is to be solved by the features listed in claim 1.
[0005] The invention enables the horse blanket to be attached to a wide variety of metallic components. This is achieved by designing an elongated clamp that grips the horse blanket using a clamping force. This clamping force is generated by a torsion spring within a pivot joint. The torsion spring operates according to the principle of torsion; the torsional moment is defined such that the clamp possesses sufficient clamping force to grip and hold a horse blanket securely with its clamping points.
[0006] Furthermore, this clip is equipped with a magnet that uses magnetic attraction to hold the clip securely to a metallic surface, even with the added weight of a blanket. A neodymium permanent magnet is used, designed and sized to hold the horse blanket and its clip. The magnet is form-fittingly embedded in the base, with only one side of the magnet, facing the wall mounting section, exposed. This form-fitting design ensures a firm hold. The exposed side of the magnet then uses magnetic attraction to hold the horse blanket clip to a metallic surface, such as a horse stall or other stable area.
[0007] The lower and upper base bodies are symmetrically constructed and elongated. The shape is designed so that the base body of the horse blanket clip runs parallel to the wall mounting section. This creates a flat contact surface with the magnet embedded in the lower base body against the wall mounting section. This allows the lower base body, with the magnet, to rest completely on the wall mounting section. Two walls rise perpendicularly from the lower base body to the wall mounting section, housing the pivot axis. The upper base body is connected to the lower base body via this pivot axis. The upper base body also has two perpendicular walls that accommodate the pivot axis. The torsion spring, which generates the clamping force for the horse blanket clip, is mounted on this pivot axis.
[0008] The implementation of the invention is described in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3 explained. It shows: Fig. 1: Closed horse blanket clip with magnet (perspective view from a slanted top view) Fig. 2: Closed horse blanket clip with magnet (perspective view from behind into the swivel joint) Fig. 3: Closed horse blanket clip with magnet (perspective view from a low angle)
[0009] Fig. Figure 1 shows the magnetic horse blanket clip with the upper base body (1) and the lower base body (2). Both base bodies are elongated, measuring 160 mm in length and 35 mm in width. The ends of each base body have a rounded edge (5) to prevent sharp corners. Two side walls (6) are mounted vertically on each base body, each wall having a bore for the pivot point (8).
[0010] Both base bodies have a raised section, a so-called clamping tip (3), located at one end on one side of the base body, where the clamping area for securing the blanket is also located. The clamp can be opened by pressing on the upper base body (1) on the opposite side of the clamping tip (3). The force is transmitted via the pivot axis (8) in the swivel joint, causing the clamping tips (3) to lift. The pivot point for opening the clamp is achieved by means of a pivot axis (8) in the swivel joint. The torsion spring (4) is located on the pivot axis and pushes both ends of the upper base body (1) and lower base body (2) apart when the clamp is not actuated. Due to the leverage effect, the clamping tips (3) press against each other, and a horse blanket is clamped and held between the clamping tips (3).
[0011] In the Fig. Figure 2 shows the clamp from the rear and the inner pivot joint. Here, the pivot axis (8) and the torsion spring (4) mounted on the pivot axis (8) are located. The torsion spring presses against the two base bodies and pushes the part behind the pivot axis (8) apart.
[0012] The Fig. Figure 3 shows the magnetic horse blanket clip with its contact surface against the horse stall. A recess is incorporated into the clip where a magnet (7) is embedded flush with the contact surface. This magnet secures the clip to a metallic surface by means of magnetic attraction. Reference list 1 upper base body 2 lower basic body 3 clamping tip 4 leg springs 5 Rounding off 6 side walls 7 Magnet 8 axis of rotation
Claims
[1] A magnetic horse blanket clip, characterized by , that a magnetic clamping device for hanging horse blankets, consisting of an elongated upper base body (1) and an elongated lower base body (2) which is provided with a magnet (7). The base bodies each have a projection as clamping points (3) which are pressed together via a pivot axis (8) by a torsion spring (4). [2] A magnetic horse blanket clip according to claim 1, characterized by The lower base body (2) is provided with an embedded magnet (7) which has a holding force of over 20 kg in order to be able to fix the device including the clamped horse blanket in a selected position by means of magnetic attraction. [3] A magnetic horse blanket clip according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized by, that the lower base body (2) with the embedded magnet has a flat contact surface as a wall mounting section, so that the clamping device with embedded magnets is aligned parallel to the contact surface. [4] A device according to claim 1, characterized by , that the width of the upper base body (1) and the lower base body (2) with embedded magnets (7) is between 30 mm and 50 mm and the length of the base bodies is between 100 mm and 190 mm. [5] A magnetic horse clip, characterized by , that a torsion spring (4) is installed which has a spring wire diameter between 1.75 mm and 3 mm.