Biconductive Leash Link Structure for Cut-Resistant Power Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet collar or harness locking/unlocking mechanisms using electrical wires or electromagnetic waves are vulnerable to damage or disruption, necessitating a more reliable and robust power supply solution.
Innovation Solution
A biconductive leash is designed with double electrical conductivity, utilizing a kit comprising elongated spacers and conductive parts connected by rods, allowing current to flow in one direction along one half and the opposite direction along the other half, eliminating the need for external wires or circuits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an electrical wire is used to power the locking/unlocking means, then the power supply is continuous and stable, but the wire can be cut by malicious individuals or pranksters
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection is segmented into two separate conductive halves that run parallel to each other within the leash structure. These halves are kept separated by insulating spacers, creating a segmented power transmission system that cannot be cut like a traditional single wire while maintaining electrical continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The power transmission function is merged with the structural leash body itself. The two conductive halves are integrated into the leash's construction, combining the mechanical support function with the electrical power transmission function, eliminating the need for a separate exposed wire.
2Strength
If a single wire is used, then the structure is simple, but it can be easily severed during use
Solution Approach 1:
The single wire is replaced with two separate conductive halves that run parallel within the leash. This segmentation provides redundancy - if one half is damaged, the other can still function - while the insulating spacers keep them separated to prevent short circuits.
Solution Approach 2:
The dual-half structure with insulating spacers provides beforehand protection against wire severing. The spacers prevent the conductors from touching each other or external objects, and the distributed structure within the leash body protects against cutting or snapping during use.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The biconductive leash provides a reliable power supply to locking/unlocking mechanisms, ensuring minimal disruption from shocks or damage, with power outages lasting only microseconds, maintaining functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a biconductive leash, i.e. with double electrical conductivity, formed from a kit... allowing current to flow in one direction along one half of the cord and back in the opposite direction along the other half
Implementation Method 2
The spacer is made of an electrically insulating material... The spacer's role is to keep the two halves of the cord separated, preventing them from touching each other
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AI summary
The invention relates to a kit for a biconductive electrical leash link, comprising: - a spacer (3;20) having four tabs (a1,a'1,b1,b'1;c1,'c'1,d1,d'1), - a pair of first pieces (1,1';21,21') having at one longitudinal end a finger (4,4';23,23'), - a pair of second pieces (2,2';22,22') having at one of their longitudinal ends a recess (6,6';25,25') adapted to receive, at the same time, a spacer tab (a1,a'1;c1,c'1) and a finger (4,4';23,23') of a first piece (1,1';21,21'), - four rods (7,7',8,8';30,30',31,31') able to be inserted into holes (t1,t'1,t2,t2';t3,t'3,t4,t'4) of the legs (a1,a'1,b1,b'1;c1,'c'1,d1,d'1) of the spacer (3;20), into holes in the fingers (4,4';23,23') of the first pieces (1,1';21,21') and into those (11,12,11',12';28,29,28',29') of the walls (9,10,9',10';26,27,26',27') of the recesses (6,6';25,25') of the second pieces (2,2',22,22'), - the spacer (3;20) being made of an electrically insulating material and the first pieces (1,1';21,21') and the second pieces (2,2',22,22') as well as the rods (7,7',8,8';30,30',31,31') of electrically conductive materials. The invention also relates to the resulting link and leash.