Variable Anchor Leash for Quick Article Attachment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current pet leashes are cumbersome and unsafe when trying to attach or detach them from articles like posts, requiring users to physically tie or reattach the leash, which can be difficult when holding something else.

Innovation Solution

A leash with a variable anchor that allows removably attaching to articles without detaching from the pet's collar or harness, featuring adjustable loop structures and quick-release buckles for safe and easy attachment to various objects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If one physically ties or reattaches the leash to the article, then the leash can be secured to the article, but the process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecuring of leash to articleVSAvoidtime required for attachment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The leash is divided into separate functional components: a first fastener structure for attaching to the pet's collar/harness and a second fastener structure (anchor) for attaching to articles. This segmentation allows independent attachment to each component without requiring complex manipulation of the entire leash.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The anchor structure serves as an intermediary component between the leash and the article. It provides a dedicated attachment point that simplifies the connection process, allowing the leash to be quickly secured to articles like posts without requiring the user to manipulate the leash itself.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If one passes the clip end through the handle and re-attaches it, then the leash can be attached to the article, but the process becomes complex and may cause safety issues

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesafety of attachmentVSAvoidcomplexity of attachment process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fastening system is segmented into distinct fastener structures: a first fastener for the pet attachment and a second fastener (anchor) for article attachment. This separation eliminates the need to manipulate the clip end through the handle, simplifying the process and reducing safety risks.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The article attachment function is extracted from the main leash body and implemented as a separate anchor structure. This extraction removes the complex manipulation steps from the attachment process, allowing users to quickly secure the leash to articles without risking detachment from the pet.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Reliability

If one detaches the leash from the collar or harness to attach to an article, then the leash can be securely attached to the article, but the process becomes cumbersome when hands are occupied

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of article attachmentVSAvoidease of attachment when hands occupied

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The leash attachment system is segmented into independent fastener structures that can operate simultaneously. The first fastener maintains connection to the pet's collar/harness while the second fastener (anchor) independently attaches to the article, eliminating the need to detach from the pet to secure the article.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The anchor structure acts as an intermediary that enables article attachment without requiring interaction with the pet's collar or harness. This intermediary component allows users to secure articles while maintaining hands-free operation and pet attachment security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Adaptability or versatility

If the anchor loop size is fixed, then the manufacturing is simpler, but the adaptability to various articles is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various articlesVSAvoidcomplexity of adjustable anchor

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The anchor loop size is made dynamic and adjustable rather than fixed. Users can modify the loop size to accommodate different article dimensions, enhancing versatility while maintaining a relatively simple base structure that can be adjusted as needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11033004B2Leash with variable anchor

Publication Date: 2021.06.15 MOORE JACQUELINE

AI summary

A leash-with-variable-anchor may have two opposing fastener structures, one for removable attachment to a collar or to a harness; and another for fastening back onto a portion of leash-with-variable-anchor, forming a closed looped structure, an anchor. The anchor may function as a handle. The anchor may also be quickly, easily, and safely attached to various articles, such as, but not limited to, posts; and without a need of detaching from the collar or from the harness. In some embodiments, the loop structure of the anchor may be variable (i.e., adjustable) in size. In some embodiments, at least portions of loop structure of the anchor may elastic.