Pet leash

Abstract

We provide a highly maneuverable pet leash that allows you to easily and safely adjust the distance between yourself and your pet. [Solution] The pet leash 1 comprises a first leash section L1 having a structure in which hollow ring-shaped bodies 10 to 19 are connected in a chain, a second leash section L2 having a structure in which hollow ring-shaped bodies 20 to 29 are connected in a chain, and a connector 40 that is detachably attached to a pair of any first ring-shaped body 19 in the first leash section L1 and any second ring-shaped body 20 in the second leash section L2. The connector 40 is configured to connect the first ring-shaped body 19 and the second ring-shaped body 20.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a pet leash used to connect between a pet such as a dog and a human such as a breeder.

Background Art

[0002] Leashes are widely used for walking, training, managing or tethering pets such as dogs. As pet leashes, cord-like or belt-like ones are common. For example, one end of the leash has a configuration that can be connected to a wearing device such as a pet's collar or body harness via a connector such as a snap. There is also known a leash called a slip leash having a structure in which one end of the leash is integrated with a pet wearing device, and in the case of a slip leash, a connector for connecting between one end of the leash and the pet wearing device is not required. On the other hand, the other end of the leash has a handle (for example, a loop handle that is easy for a person to grip) or has a configuration that can be connected via a connector to a waist belt or the like worn on the user's body.

[0003] Prior art related to pet leashes is disclosed, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-158941 (Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Conventional pet leashes have the drawback of making it difficult for users to easily and safely adjust the distance between themselves and their pets by manipulating the leash. For example, when a user wants to shorten the distance between themselves and their pet, they need to wrap the leash around their wrist or pull in the middle of the leash closer to the pet and hold it with their hand. However, when a user is handling a strong or energetic pet, the wrapped leash can constrict their wrist, causing pain, or the friction with the leash can generate heat that burns the hand (rope burn).

[0006] In view of the above, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a highly maneuverable pet leash that enables users to easily and safely adjust the distance between themselves and their pets. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A pet leash according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a first leash section having a structure in which a plurality of ring-shaped bodies, each having a hollow shape, are connected in a chain-like manner; a second leash section having a structure in which a plurality of ring-shaped bodies, each having a hollow shape, are connected in a chain-like manner; and a first connector detachably attached to a pair of a first ring-shaped body, which is one of the plurality of ring-shaped bodies in the first leash section, and a second ring-shaped body, which is one of the plurality of ring-shaped bodies in the second leash section, wherein the first connector is interposed between the first ring-shaped body and the second ring-shaped body to connect the first ring-shaped body and the second ring-shaped body.

[0008] The multiple ring-shaped bodies in the first and second lead portions may be made of a deformable non-metallic material. For example, synthetic fibers, natural fibers, or leather can be used as non-metallic materials. Preferably, each ring-shaped body has dimensions that allow the user to grasp it with their hand while passing their fingers through the hollow portion of the ring-shaped body.

[0009] Each of the first and second connectors may be configured to include a loop-shaped frame and an openable / closable gate portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the first connector is detachably attached to a pair of ring-shaped bodies (first ring-shaped body) on the first lead portion and a pair of ring-shaped bodies (second ring-shaped body) on the second lead portion. Therefore, the user can easily adjust the overall length of the lead by selecting an appropriate pair of ring-shaped bodies and attaching the first connector. Furthermore, since the hollow ring-shaped bodies have a structure that is easy for the user to grasp by hand, the user can easily and safely adjust the distance to the pet by selecting and grasping an appropriate ring-shaped body depending on the situation when operating the lead. Thus, a highly maneuverable pet lead can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the schematic configuration of a pet leash according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] Figures 2A to 2D show the shape of the ring-shaped body in a pet leash according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] This figure shows a pet leash according to one embodiment, in which a waist belt is formed. [Figure 4] This diagram shows a user walking their pet using a pet leash according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This diagram shows another scenario in which a user is walking their pet using a pet leash according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a pet leash according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Next, embodiments and modified examples thereof relating to this disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Components denoted by the same reference numerals throughout the drawings are assumed to have the same configuration and function.

[0013] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the schematic configuration of a pet leash 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the pet leash 1 comprises a first leash section L1 having a chain structure in which a plurality of ring-shaped bodies (loops) 10 to 19, each having a hollow shape, are connected in a chain; a second leash section L2 having a chain structure in which a plurality of ring-shaped bodies (loops) 20 to 29, each having a hollow shape, are connected in a chain; and a first connector 40 that can be detachably attached to any pair of rings in the first leash section L1 and the second leash section L2. The first connector 40 is configured to be interposed between a pair of ring-shaped bodies to connect them. In the example of Figure 1, the first connector 40 is attached to the ring-shaped body 19 (first ring-shaped body) of the first leash section L1 and the ring-shaped body 20 (second ring-shaped body) of the second leash section L2, connecting them, but the connection configuration is not limited to this.

[0014] As shown in Figure 1, the first connector 40 comprises a loop-shaped frame (main body) 41 and an openable / closable gate portion 42. The first connector 40 may have a structure similar to that of a carabiner. The loop-shaped frame 41 and the gate portion 42 are preferably made of a high-strength metal, such as an aluminum alloy or steel. The gate portion 42 has a rod-shaped movable part that is biased by a spring mechanism, and the user can change the state of the first connector 40 to either a closed or open state by moving this movable part. When the gate portion 42 is in the open state, the user can attach a ring-shaped body to the loop-shaped frame 41 or detach a ring-shaped body from the loop-shaped frame 41.

[0015] Each of the ring-shaped bodies 10-19 and 20-29 in the first lead portion L1 and the second lead portion L2 is configured as a string-like or strip-like ring that can be deformed by external forces. Preferably, each ring-shaped body is made of a non-metallic material that is easily deformable and has a certain tensile strength.

[0016] For example, each ring-shaped body may be made of synthetic fibers (chemical fibers) such as nylon, polyurethane, polypropylene, or aramid fibers, or of natural fibers such as cotton. Alternatively, each ring-shaped body may be made of leather in the form of a string or strip. Figures 2A and 2B show two types of shapes for an arbitrary ring-shaped body 1X in the first lead portion L1. In the example in Figure 2A, the shape of the ring-shaped body 1X is a hollow ellipse, whereas in the example in Figure 2B, the shape of the ring-shaped body 1X deforms into a hollow elongated shape in response to tensile stress. Figures 2C and 2D show two types of shapes for an arbitrary ring-shaped body 2X in the second lead portion L2. In the example in Figure 2C, the shape of the ring-shaped body 2X is a hollow ellipse, while in the example in Figure 2D, the shape of the ring-shaped body 2X deforms into a hollow elongated shape in response to tensile stress.

[0017] These ring-shaped bodies 1X and 2X are designed to have dimensions and a structure that makes them easy for the user to grasp by hand. Each ring-shaped body can have dimensions that allow the user to grasp it by hand while inserting their fingers through the hollow part of the ring-shaped body. Although reeds using metal chains are conventionally known, such reeds have the disadvantages of being heavy and producing a loud contact noise. Furthermore, the links of metal chains are generally small and unsuitable for securely gripping by inserting fingers. In contrast, ring-shaped bodies 1X and 2X are designed to have non-metallic materials and dimensions that make them easy for the user to grasp by hand.

[0018] Returning to FIG. 1, a second connector 30 is detachably attached to an annular body 10 (third annular body) forming one end of the chain structure of the first lead portion L1. This second connector 30 is configured to be attachable to a pet wearing device such as a pet collar or body ring (harness). That is, the second connector 30 is configured to be interposed between the annular body 10 and the pet wearing device and connect between the annular body 10 and the pet wearing device. In the example of FIG. 1, the second connector 30 is attached to the annular body 10 forming the tip of the chain structure, but it is not limited thereto, and the second connector 30 may be attached to an annular body (for example, annular body 11) forming the middle part of the chain structure.

[0019] The second connector 30 includes a loop-shaped frame (main body portion) 31 and an openable and closable gate portion 32. The second connector 30 may have a structure similar to a carabiner. The loop-shaped frame 31 and the gate portion 32 are each preferably made of a high-strength metal, for example, an aluminum alloy or steel. The gate portion 32 has a rod-shaped movable portion biased by a spring mechanism, and the user can move the movable portion to set the state of the second connector 30 to either a closed state or an open state. When the gate portion 32 is in an open state, the user can attach or remove the pet wearing device to or from the loop-shaped frame 31.

[0020] Also, a loop-shaped handle (handle) 60 is attached to an annular body 29 forming one end of the chain structure of the second lead portion L2. The handle 60 can be configured using the same material as the constituent materials of the annular bodies 10 to 19 and 20 to 29.

[0021] In the pet lead 1 described above, by connecting a set of annular bodies appropriately selected from the annular bodies 20 to 29 in the second lead portion L2 to the first connector 40, a waist belt composed of a series of the first connector 40 and a plurality of annular bodies can be formed. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a form in which a set of annular bodies 20 and 29 in the second lead portion L2 is connected to the first connector 40. As shown in the example of FIG. 3, an annular waist belt having a space IS for accommodating the user's waist is formed by the series of the first connector 40 and the annular bodies 20 to 29. It is possible to change the size of the waist belt according to the selection of the annular body.

[0022] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the user 4 is walking the pet 4 using the pet lead 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the annular body 10 forming the tip of the first lead portion L1 is attached to the pet harness (collar) 70 via the second connector 30. The waist belt of the second lead portion L2 formed as shown in FIG. 3 is worn around the waist of the user 4. Since the starting point of the pet lead 1 is fixed to the waist of the user 4 in this way, the user 4 can easily control the pet 5. For example, even when walking a large and strong dog, the user 4 can receive the force of the dog with the waist close to the center of gravity, so it is difficult to lose balance even if the large dog suddenly moves. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, since both hands 4R and 4L are free, there is an advantage that it becomes easier to handle the excrement of the pet 5 and to carry luggage. In the case of a conventional string-like or belt-like lead, when the user operates a strong or active pet, the wound lead may tighten the wrist and hurt the wrist, or the hand may be burned (rope burn) by the heat generated by the friction with the lead. On the other hand, the pet lead 1 of the present embodiment has an advantage that it is easy to avoid such a situation.

[0023] Furthermore, the user 4 using the pet leash 1 can easily adjust the distance to the pet 5 or control the pet 5's behavior by selecting and gripping one of the ring-shaped bodies 10 to 19 of the first leash part L1 as a handle. Figure 5 shows another state in which the user 4 is walking the pet 4 using the pet leash 1. As shown in Figure 5, the user 4 is gripping the ring-shaped body 18 with their hand while passing four fingers through the hollow part of the ring-shaped body 18.

[0024] If user 4 senses danger while walking pet 5 (for example, when a vehicle approaches), they can grab the ring-shaped body 11 on the side closest to the pet attachment 70 and instantly pull pet 5 towards them. If user 4 wants to temporarily tie pet 5 to a fixed object such as a pole or stake while moving (for example, while walking), they only need to remove the waist belt from their waist and attach the first connector 40 to the fixed object.

[0025] As described above, according to the pet leash 1 of this embodiment, the first connector 40 is detachably attached to any ring-shaped body (first ring-shaped body) in the first leash section L1 and any ring-shaped body (second ring-shaped body) in the second leash section L2. Therefore, the user can easily adjust the overall length of the pet leash 1 by selecting an appropriate set of ring-shaped bodies and attaching the first connector 40. Furthermore, each of the hollow ring-shaped bodies 10-19 and 20-29 has a structure that is easy for the user to grasp by hand. Therefore, when operating the leash 1, the user can easily and safely adjust the distance to the pet and control the pet's behavior by selecting and grasping an appropriate ring-shaped body as a handle depending on the situation. Thus, a highly maneuverable pet leash 1 can be provided.

[0026] In Figure 1, the pet leash 1 has two lead sections, a first lead section L1 and a second lead section L2, but it is not limited to this. Figure 6 shows a pet leash 2 that has three lead sections: a first lead section L1, a second lead section L2, and a third lead section L3.

[0027] The pet lead 2 shown in Figure 6 includes a third lead section L3 connected to the ring-shaped body 22 of the second lead section L2 via a third connector 50. The third lead section L3 has the same structure as the first lead section L1, namely a chain structure in which multiple ring-shaped bodies (loops) 80-89, each having a hollow shape, are linked together in a chain. The third connector 50 has a structure similar to the first connector 40, namely a structure comprising a loop-shaped frame 51 and an openable / closable gate section 52. A fourth connector 90 is detachably attached to the ring-shaped body 80 that forms one end of the chain structure of the third lead section L3. This fourth connector 90 has the same structure as the second connector 30, namely a structure comprising a loop-shaped frame (main body) 91 and an openable / closable gate section 92. The fourth connector 90 is configured to be attached to pet accessories such as pet collars or harnesses. Using a pet leash like this 2, you can control two pets at the same time.

[0028] Although various embodiments and their modifications relating to this disclosure have been described above, the above embodiments and their modifications are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the present invention. For example, the number of ring-shaped bodies 10 to 19 constituting the first lead portion L1 is 10, and the number of ring-shaped bodies 20 to 29 constituting the second lead portion L2 is 10, but the present invention is not limited to these numbers.

[0029] It should be understood that modifications, additions, and improvements to the above embodiments can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention should be interpreted in accordance with the claims and further understood to include equivalents thereof. [Explanation of symbols]

[0030] 1,2: Pet leash, L1: First leash section, L2: Second leash section, L3: Third leash section, 10~19,1X: Ring-shaped body, 20~29,2X: Ring-shaped body, 30,40,50,90: Connector, 60: Handle, 70: Pet attachment, 80~89: Ring-shaped body.

Claims

1. It is a pet leash, A first lead section having a structure in which multiple ring-shaped bodies, each having a hollow shape, are connected in a chain-like manner, A second lead section having a structure in which multiple ring-shaped bodies, each having a hollow shape, are connected in a chain-like manner, A first connector is detachably attached to a pair of a first ring-shaped body, which is one of the plurality of ring-shaped bodies in the first lead portion, and a second ring-shaped body, which is one of the plurality of ring-shaped bodies in the second lead portion. Equipped with, A pet lead, wherein the first connector is interposed between the first ring-shaped body and the second ring-shaped body to connect the first ring-shaped body and the second ring-shaped body.

2. A pet lead according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of ring-shaped bodies in the first lead portion and the second lead portion are made of a deformable non-metallic material.

3. A pet leash according to claim 2, wherein the non-metallic material is a synthetic fiber, a natural fiber, or leather.

4. A pet lead according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first connector comprises a loop-shaped frame and an openable and closable gate portion.

5. A pet lead according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein each of the plurality of rings in the first lead portion and the second lead portion is sized so that the user can grasp each ring with their hand while passing their fingers through the hollow portion of each ring.

6. A pet leash according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A second connector is detachably attached to a third ring-shaped body, which is different from the first ring-shaped body, among the plurality of ring-shaped bodies in the first lead portion. Furthermore, A pet lead, wherein the second connector is interposed between the third ring-shaped body and the pet attachment, connecting the third ring-shaped body and the attachment.

7. A pet lead according to claim 6, wherein the second connector comprises a loop-shaped frame and an openable and closable gate portion.

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