Detachable Control Handle for Animal Collars
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional animal collars and harnesses lack precise control for working animals, and integrated handle solutions are costly and prone to frequent replacement due to the strength and energy exerted by these animals.
Innovation Solution
A selectively attachable control handle with a loop member and retention member that can be secured to any traditional collar or harness, allowing for direct control without the need for a unitary, integrated handle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional leash is used for animal control, then the animal can move freely over long distances, but the handler cannot exert precise control over the animal
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into two independent components: a traditional leash for maintaining distance and a separate control handle with loop member for precise control. The loop member can be selectively attached to the leash or collar, allowing the handler to switch between long-distance monitoring and close-control modes as needed
2Ease of operation
If a handle is integrated directly into the collar as a unitary construction, then direct control over the animal is achieved, but the cost increases and the collar requires frequent replacement due to high energy exerted by the animal
Solution Approach 1:
The control handle is designed as a separate, detachable component rather than being integrated into the collar. The loop member with retention mechanism can be selectively attached to various collars or harnesses, distributing the mechanical stress away from the collar itself and preventing premature collar failure while maintaining direct control capability
Solution Approach 2:
The loop member acts as an intermediary between the handler's hand and the animal's collar. It provides a secure grasping point that transfers control forces through the retention mechanism rather than directly through the collar structure, reducing wear and tear on the collar
3Ease of operation
If a specialized working dog collar with integrated handle is used, then precise control is achieved, but the cost becomes prohibitive
Solution Approach 1:
The control handle with loop member is designed as a universal accessory that can be attached to any traditional collar or harness type through the retention mechanism. This single device provides precise control functionality across multiple collar designs and animal sizes, eliminating the need to manufacture expensive specialized collars for different working applications
Solution Approach 2:
The expensive integrated handle functionality is extracted from the collar itself and provided as a separate, affordable loop member accessory. This allows the core control feature to be obtained independently of the collar's base cost, making precise control accessible with traditional, low-cost collars
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AI summary
A control handle for selective attachment to an animal collar or harness includes a loop member having one or more retention members attached thereto. In addition, a grasping member is provided by the loop member. During use, the loop member of the control handle is brought under an attachment section provided by the animal collar or harness that is positioned around the animal's neck, and is pulled partially around the attachment section of the collar or harness to form a pair of grasping loops for the handler of the animal to hold. The retention members further retain the control handle to the attachment section of the collar or harness. As a result, the control handle converts the collar or harness into a working animal collar or harness.