Animal Restraint System With Segmented Stake And Releasable Clip
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for improved systems and methods to securely anchor the proximal end of a leash or tether at a desired location to restrain the movement of an animal, allowing handlers to be freed up for other activities while ensuring the animal's safety.
Innovation Solution
A restraint system comprising a leash with multiple anchoring mechanisms, including a stake and a handle with a releasable clip, allowing the handle to be attached to objects and the leash to be secured to an animal, with optional features like a pocket for storing items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the proximal end of the leash is secured to a stationary object, then the animal can be restrained at a desired location, but the handler cannot perform other activities simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The leash system is divided into separate functional components: a handle for holding, a releasable clip for attachment/detachment, and a stake for ground anchoring. This segmentation allows the handler to use different components for different purposes - holding the handle for walking or inserting the stake for restraint, thereby achieving both handler freedom and reliable animal restraint
Solution Approach 2:
The releasable clip acts as an intermediary mechanism between the leash and the stationary object (or animal collar). It provides a reliable connection when engaged but allows easy release when needed, enabling the handler to secure the animal reliably while maintaining the ability to release and perform other activities
2Reliability
If a simple leash is used, then the device is easy to operate, but it cannot securely anchor the leash at a desired location
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple anchoring mechanisms (handle for manual holding, releasable clip for object attachment, and stake for ground insertion) into a single leash system. This combination provides multiple anchoring options without requiring separate devices, achieving secure anchoring while maintaining relatively simple overall device structure
Solution Approach 2:
The leash is designed with multi-functional components that can serve different purposes: the handle can be held manually for walking, the releasable clip can attach to various objects, and the stake can be inserted into the ground. This universality allows secure anchoring in multiple scenarios without increasing device complexity significantly
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple anchoring mechanisms are added to the leash, then the leash can be secured in various situations, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The leash system incorporates dynamic elements including a rotatable connection at the stake, a releasable clip mechanism, and a flexible handle. These dynamic features allow the system to adapt to different anchoring situations and user needs without requiring complex rigid structures, achieving versatility while controlling device complexity
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AI summary
A restraint system for an animal, comprising a stake member, a link member, and a restraint member. A first end of the restraint member is operatively connected to the link member. A second end of the restraint member is configured to be operatively connected to the animal. The stake member is arranged such that a neck portion is within the link passageway, a base portion is on a first side of the link member, and a grip portion is on a second side of the link member. The restraint system is used in a leash mode by gripping the grip portion of the stake member with the second end of the restraint member connected to the animal and in a tether mode with the base portion in secured relative to an object and the second end of the restraint member connected to the animal.