Removable Buckle Attachment for Quick Leash Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing animal collars and harnesses face difficulties in quickly and easily transferring leashes and identification tags between multiple collars or harnesses, often requiring hand tools and being time-consuming, especially for households with multiple pets.
Innovation Solution
A buckle system comprising a male buckle member, a female buckle member, and a removable integrated attachment member that allows for easy transfer of a split-ring or carabiner for attaching tags or leashes, facilitating use across multiple collars or harnesses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a metal or plastic ring or loop is sewn into the webbing of the collar/harness for attaching tags and leash, then the attachment location is fixed and secure, but switching the identification tags and leash from one collar/harness to another is time consuming and tedious, often requiring hand tools such as pliers
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment member is segmented into a removable component that can be separated from the buckle assembly. This allows the attachment member to be quickly transferred between different collars or harnesses without requiring tools, while the buckle members remain securely latched during normal use.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment function is extracted from the permanent buckle assembly and placed in a removable attachment member. This extracted component can be independently removed and transferred to different collars or harnesses, enabling quick switching without affecting the secure latching of the buckle itself.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple tags on the collar ring are used to provide information about the animal, then comprehensive identification is achieved, but the ability to attach or detach the leash securely, easily and quickly is interfered with
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment member provides an additional dimensional space for attaching the leash, separate from the plane where multiple identification tags are attached to the collar ring. This vertical or spatial separation allows tags to hang freely without interfering with leash attachment operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable attachment member acts as an intermediary between the collar ring (with multiple tags) and the leash. By providing a dedicated attachment point on the attachment member, the leash can be secured without direct interaction with the tags on the collar ring, eliminating interference.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a removable integrated attachment member is added to the buckle, then transfer of leash and tags between collars is simplified, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment member is merged with the buckle assembly as an integrated unit during normal wear, but maintains the capability to be removed as a single component. This merging allows the system to function as a unified secure buckle while enabling easy transfer by removing just the attachment member portion.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable attachment member serves multiple functions: it provides a secure attachment point for the leash, acts as a transferable component between different collars or harnesses, and maintains compatibility with standard buckle latching mechanisms. This multi-functionality justifies the added component by providing versatile utility.
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AI summary
A buckle having a male buckle member and a female buckle member adapted for mating latching engagement with one another, and a removable integrated attachment member adapted to engage with the male buckle member and fits between the male buckle member and the female buckle member when the two are in latched engagement and can be readily and easily removed from the male buckle member. The removable integrated attachment member has a projection that sits above the surface of the buckle members to facilitate attachment of a split-ring, carabiner, s-clip or other device for use in attaching items to the removable integrated attachment member. The buckle is particularly suited for use on an animal restraint, such as a collar or harness, but can also be employed on other articles having buckles anywhere an attachment point is desired.