Magnetic Dog Collar Leash Attachment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dog owners with back problems or mobility issues face difficulties in attaching and detaching standard dog leashes from the collar, as it requires bending, which can be painful or impossible, hindering their ability to care for their pets effectively.
Innovation Solution
A dog collar and leash system featuring a magnetic attachment mechanism that allows for easy connection and disconnection without bending, utilizing a collar with a magnetic member and a leash with a spool and brake system, enabling secure attachment and detachment without manual effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a standard leash attachment clip is used, then the leash can be securely attached to the collar, but the dog owner must bend over to attach and detach it, which is difficult for those with back problems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical clip system with a magnetic attachment system. The magnetic collar and magnetic leash assembly use magnetic attraction forces to automatically connect and disconnect, eliminating the need for manual bending and clipping actions that strain the back.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic attachment system is self-actuating - the magnetic forces automatically draw the collar and leash together for attachment, and the release mechanism allows automatic detachment without requiring the user to bend over or manually manipulate clips.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a retractable leash mechanism is added, then the leash can extend and retract automatically, but the device complexity increases with additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the magnetic attachment system with the retractable leash mechanism into a single integrated assembly. The magnetic leash assembly houses both the magnetic attachment components and the retractable spool mechanism, reducing overall system complexity compared to separate components.
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
Enables dog owners with back pain or mobility issues to easily and quickly attach and detach the leash from the collar, ensuring they can care for their pets without straining their backs, promoting both pet and owner well-being.
Implementation Method 1
The collar includes a magnetic member. The leash includes a magnetic attachment assembly... The magnetic attachment assembly is suitable for releasably receiving the magnetic member of the collar
Data Source
AI summary
A collar and leash system is provided which allows for easy connection of the collar with the leash without the pet owner having to bend down to attach or detach the collar leash. The leash includes a tubular member having a female attachment at one end thereof. The collar of the system has a male attachment member on a side thereof. Magnetic members on the female attachment member and male attachment member serve to guide the members together so as to connect at the dogs collar. A separate release line in the leash line wound about a spool serve to quickly connect or disconnect the two components.