Stacked Strap Leash With Bar Tack Stitches For Rigorous Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dog leashes are not designed for rigorous physical activity, often use prone-to-failure components, and lack configurability, making them unsuitable for demanding tasks such as handling service dogs or search and rescue operations.
Innovation Solution
A robust animal leash with stacked strap portions connected by bar tack stitches and carabiners, allowing for adjustable configurations and secure attachment to the handler's body or objects, featuring a storage compartment for personal items, and capable of handling multiple animals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If commercially available leashes are used for casual dog walker use, then they are simple and easy to use, but they are not designed for rigorous physical activity and are prone to failure
Solution Approach 1:
The leash is divided into multiple strap portions (first strap portion, second strap portion, third strap portion) that can be independently attached and configured. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized for specific functions while maintaining overall durability for rigorous physical activity.
Solution Approach 2:
The leash design incorporates multiple attachment points and configurable strap arrangements that enable it to serve multiple functions: single dog control, double dog control, and adjustable length configurations. This multi-functionality addresses rigorous physical activity requirements without excessive complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If leashes use components that are prone to fail, then they are simpler to manufacture, but they are difficult to use and not easily configurable
Solution Approach 1:
The leash incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements including multiple attachment points and detachable connections that allow the configuration to change dynamically based on operational needs. Users can easily reconfigure the leash for different scenarios without complex assembly procedures.
3Reliability
If leashes are designed for rigorous physical activity, then they provide reliable control, but they become more complex and less easy to use
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the leash into distinct strap portions with standardized attachment mechanisms, the design achieves reliable control for rigorous physical activity while maintaining ease of operation through simple connect-and-use functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure describes an animal leash that includes a strap including first and second strap portions stacked one over the other, the strap having a first end and a second end. The leash includes a first coupling link attached to the first end of the strap, and a second coupling link attached to the second end of the strap. Along a middle section of the strap, the first and second strap portions form loops. The first coupling link is operable for attachment to any one of the loops. The disclosure also describes a storage attachment for use with an animal leash.