EP1848296A2

EP1848296A2 - Pet lead device

Info

Publication number: EP1848296A2
Application number: EP05813396A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Tzanis Fountoulakis
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2004-12-03
Filing date: 2005-12-02
Publication date: 2007-10-31
Also published as: US20060130776A1; WO2006058922A2; CA2590700A1; WO2006058922A3

Abstract

The invention relates to a pet lead device, particularly for dogs. The aim of the invention is to design a pet lead device in such a manner that the leash, when not being used by the individual who is supervising the pet, can be attached to a part of the body without being bothersome. According to the invention, the pet lead device (10) is equipped with a wristband, which can be placed around the wrist of an individual and which can be used as a winding core for the leash to be wound up. The connection between the wristband (11) and the leash (12) can be provided in the form of a detachable or non-detachable connection. In a preferred embodiment, this connection is, however, detachable by virtue of the fact that hook and loop fastener strips (22) are fixed to the leash (12) and to the wristband (11). In addition, an opening (23) is provided in the wristband (11) through which the leash (12) is guided so that the hook and loop connection is solely subjected to the action of shearing. The pet lead device is particularly designed for attaching to dogs.

Description

Pet transfer device

The invention relates to a pet guide, which is equipped with a collar and an associated, flexible leash.

It is well known that in many households one or more pets, preferably dogs or cats, are kept. These pets are involved in the activities of humans, for example, during sports activities

Exercise, jogging, cycling and the like. When people engage in such sporting activities, the clothing is geared to this activity, that is, it is usually worn jackets and pants that are not intended to stow larger items in the pockets. Therefore, the person supervising the pet or pets does not have the

Possibility to stow the dog leash when not in use. On the other hand, it happens that the pet or pets must be leashed, as it is not allowed anywhere to let the pets run free. It is therefore realistic that a repeated arrival and Ableinen while exporting the pet is required.

The invention has for its object to make a pet guide of the kind described in more detail so that the line when not in use by the person supervising the pet on a body part in a non-disturbing manner can be set. In addition, the leash or the leash of the pet should be carried out in the simplest way and in the shortest possible time.

The stated object is achieved in that the pet carrier device has a wristband that can be attached to the wrist of a person as a winding core of the line which can be wound into a roll.

It is now possible, when not in use to wrap the leash around the bracelet, so that according to the length of the leash of the winding consists of several layers.

The bracelet must be designed so that even with a movement of the person, the individual layers remain unchanged. You can assume that the leash even with a sporting activity of the person is not lost and that it is also not obstructive. The bracelet is constantly worn during a person's activity.

The connection between the bracelet and the leash can be designed in various ways. Thus, it is provided that this connection is designed as a detachable or non-detachable connection. In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the end portion of the leash associated with the bracelet is connected to the bracelet by stitching. This version has the advantage that the two parts are connected to each other captive, and that instead of a loop that

Bracelet is used.

If the connection between the leash and the bracelet to be solvable, is provided in a preferred embodiment, that the connection between the bracelet and the leash by releasably connected Velcro fasteners takes place with a Velcro tightly fixed to the outside of the bracelet and another Velcro is connected to the associated end portion of the flexible line. The advantage of such an embodiment lies in the fact that the connection between the bracelet and the line triggers automatically when a certain tensile force is exceeded. This is the case, for example, when the pet leads to above-average strength. It can thus be prevented that the person leading the pet falls. Another advantage is to be seen in the fact that the leash is interchangeable, for example, to exchange a leash for another leash with a changed length. However, instead of the Velcro it is also possible that the connection between the bracelet and the leash through

Push buttons done. These too would be solved when exceeding a certain tensile force. Thus, the Velcro or the compressive forces are always claimed only on shear forces, it is provided that in the end of the bracelet an opening for the implementation of the leash is present. This prevents the pulling forces acting on the line from acting at an angle or transversely to the hook and loop fasteners or the press studs.

So that the bracelet can be placed in the simplest way around the arm and closed, it is provided that in one end of the bracelet inside a Velcro element and in the opposite end region on the outside another Velcro element is fixed, so that both Velcro elements form a hook and loop fastener. Instead of Velcro but also push buttons could be used again. So that a sufficiently large connection surface between the Velcro elements is given, it is provided that each Velcro element extends over the entire or approximately over the entire width of the bracelet. As will be explained, the width of the bracelet is significantly greater than that of the leash. Since the leash is passed through the opening, only the lying on both sides of the leash parts of the Velcro elements are interconnected. Consequently, it would also be possible for two bands to be arranged in the end regions, with the region for the line then being free.

To further secure the layers of the roll it is provided that the width of the bracelet is greater than the width of the line, and that the lateral edges of the bracelet protrude on the outside opposite the central region. These raised edge regions should be designed so that they are approximately aligned with the outer layer of the roll, so that it is effectively prevented that even with an intensive movement of the body part, the layers do not slip off the bracelet.

In a preferred embodiment, it is provided that in the region of the free, the bracelet facing the end of the line two mutually corresponding securing elements are set at a distance from each other. This distance is chosen so that on the one hand, the two securing elements cooperate so that the winding formed from several layers is secured against unwinding, and that on the other hand, a loop can be formed from the free end of the leash so that the lead kept safe while guiding the pet can be.

In a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the securing elements are designed as plug-in connectors which can be brought into engagement, wherein one part is a fixed molded part and the other part contains two resilient latching tongues, which engage behind webs in the assembled state. To release the connection, the spring tongues are then moved towards each other. However, it is also possible for the free end region to be provided with a plurality of spaced-apart holes. see is that can be optionally inserted into a buckle. It is also possible that the end-side securing element can be brought into operative connection with a further securing element, which is fixed in the area of the leash adjacent to the collar or on the collar itself. This makes it possible to attach the leading pet to an object or to a tree, a pole or the like. Although this is also possible with the end loop in many cases, this design has the advantage that the length of the leash is halved in about half, which although the freedom of movement of the pet is restricted, but that from the collar on the Neck of the pet transmitted power is significantly reduced when the leash is pulled tight by a movement of the pet. When leashing the pet to an object, it must be assumed that the possible path of the pet is twice as long as the length of the leash. Analogously, the pet is briefly connected by the additional security element.

In a further embodiment, it is also provided that the end portions of the bracelet are also connected to each other by the aforementioned connectors. Thus, the bracelet can be placed in the most comfortable manner around the wrist or removed again. Thus, the size of the closed bracelet can be varied, it is provided that at least one connector to change the distance relative to the associated connector is set variable in position on the bracelet. This is done in an advantageous manner by a loopable formable Velcro. In addition, a predetermined breaking point is achieved by analogy, so that when a certain force is exceeded, the loop opens and the pet is released. Such cases could preferably happen when the pet is leashed to a solid object by the pet guide. The change in the distance between the two connectors except the adaptation to the size of the wrist still has the advantage that the size of the bracelet can be adapted to the body part of a person. The leash consists of either a non-stretchable or an elastic belt. The elasticity has the advantage that when applying a force by the pet on the leash mutatis mutandis the impact occurring is reduced.

In a further embodiment, it is also provided that the bracelet has a multilayer strip, and that at least the inner layer consists of a resilient material and the outer layer of a textile material, a braid or the like. The pliable material could also be considered as padding, so that the wearing of the bracelet is pleasant, especially when the leash and bracelet is fixed. The textile outer layer or the braid offers the necessary resilience. In a preferred embodiment, it is also provided that the bracelet consists of three layers, and that between the outer and the inner layer, a reinforcing layer is arranged. In addition, the flexible inner layer for the person wearing the bracelet offers a so-called sweatband. In addition, the outer layer can be designed so that it looks decorative.

In a further embodiment, it is also provided that a connector is designed as a safety connector that opens at a certain load, so that the leashed pet can then move freely. This could happen, for example, if the pet gets into a panic situation and on the

Road is running and the person leading the animal would get carried away. This safety connector could be the connection between the leash and the collar but could also be the loop making connector. Further, it is possible that the leash consists of two connectable by means of a safety connector linen sections. To form a loop through the

Collar facing away from the end is still provided that the end portion is provided with a slot through which the leash is pulled. In this embodiment, the loop loosens around the wrist if necessary, which has the advantage that the loop can not slide over the hand.

In a sporting activity, it is difficult due to the worn sportswear to take needed items and money. To enable this entrainment, for example of keys, money, etc., it is provided that a pocket is fixed on one side of the bracelet. This bag is also made of a flexible material and should be designed to be larger in size Keys for doors, motor vehicles and money in the form of coins or notes can be inserted therein. In the simplest embodiment, it is provided that the pocket is designed as a flat pocket, ie two layers are connected to one another in the edge regions, wherein the connection can also be a fold line. This bag is always fixed, it is intended that it is placed over the outer surface of the bracelet. Based on this position of use of the bag is provided that it has a closable opening on the side facing away from the bracelet, and that on the other side of the bag a Velcro strip is fixed, which can be brought into operative connection with a fixed to the bracelet Velcro strip. As a result, the bag is fixed in the simplest way to the bracelet. The opening is suitably closed. This can be done for example by at least a two-piece push button or by a zipper.

If the connection of the leash with the bracelet is made by Velcro, this compound dissolves when a traction force applied by the pet is exceeded. However, if the connection between the leash and the bracelet is firm, there should be a possibility that the pet will be able to move freely when this pull force is exceeded. It is therefore provided in particular in these embodiments that a weakening line is provided to form a desired breaking point in the line. This weakening line could be done, for example, by reducing the cross-section of the line, or by introducing holes or slits.

Reference to the accompanying drawings, the invention will be explained in more detail. Show it:

Figure 1 shows a means of the pet guide according to the invention a dog leading person;

Figure 2 shows the pet guide in a preferred embodiment in a perspective view;

Figure 3 shows the bracelet in an extended position as a partial plan view, and Figure 4 the strip of the bracelet in a sectional view

Figure 5 shows another embodiment of the pet guide.

FIG. 1 shows that a person carries out a dog by means of the pet-guiding device 10 according to the invention. This pet guiding device 10 is shown in detail in FIGS. 2 to 4 in a preferred embodiment. Thereafter, the pet guiding device 10 consists of an arm band 11 and a leash 12 and a collar 21 fixed or detachably connected thereto. In the free end region, that is to say the band 11, the leash 12 is provided with two spaced-apart connectors 13 14, which are positively connected to one another in the assembled position shown in FIG. For this purpose, a connector 13 or 14 is provided with two spring tongues, which engage behind in the assembled state webs of the other connector 13 or 14. The distance between the connectors 13, 14 is chosen so that the end portion can be formed into a loop. As a result, the person carrying the pet can securely hold the leash 12 and, if necessary, the pet can also be leashed to a fixed object by means of the pet guide 10.

In the illustrated embodiment, the line 12 is sewn to the bracelet 11 facing the end. Contrary to the illustration, the bracelet 11 could be equipped with a ring and the end of the line 12 could carry a snap hook. To open and close the bracelet 11, the end portions of a strip 15 are also provided with connectors 16, 17, which in turn is a connector 16 or 17 is provided with two resilient locking tongues. However, it is also possible that the connection is created by a row of holes and a buckle.

In a manner not shown, another connector could be set on the outside of the bracelet 11, which forms a counterpart to the arranged at the free end of the line 12 connector 14, so that this connector can also be inserted therein, whereby the line 12 can be shortened , If the pet is free to move, the leash 12 is removed. The line 12 is wrapped around the bracelet 11 in several layers after dissolving the end loop. The distance between the plug connector 13 and the plug connector 14 is selected so that they can be put back together after the coil has been produced, so that a fixing element is achieved which secures the coil. In a manner not shown at least one connector 16 or 17 is mounted variable position on the strip 15, so that the size of the bracelet 11 can be changed. For this purpose, in a preferred embodiment, the plug-in connector 16, 17 to be adjusted is fixed to the strip 15 by means of a loop, which is formed, for example, from a hook-and-loop strip.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the width of the line 12 is significantly smaller than that of the strip 15 of the bracelet 11. FIG. 4 shows that the strip 15 of the bracelet 11 consists of three layers 18, 19, 20. The lateral edges of the outer layer 18 are increased so that the layers of the coil formed from the line 12 are secured against lateral slipping. The middle layer 19 could be a reinforcing layer of a corresponding textile material, a braid, a fabric or the like, while the inner layer 20 facing the coat of the pet forms a padding. For this, the pet guide device 10 can also be comfortably carried by a person.

Instead of the plug connectors 13, 14, 16, 17, it would also be possible to use all known and suitable connecting elements, with an alternative being preferably intended for hook-and-loop fasteners.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 5, the leash 12 is releasable with the bracelet

11 connected. For this purpose, the end region of the collar of the end of the leash 12 is provided on one side with a Velcro strip, which can be connected to a Velcro strip 22 which is fixed to the outside of the bracelet 11. This makes it possible in the simplest possible way to connect the line 12 with the bracelet 11 and to separate. Further, there is the advantage that when a certain tensile force is exceeded, which is applied by the pet, to solve the connection, so that there is no risk of falling or the like for the person carrying the pet. However, instead of the two Velcro straps, the connection could also be made by a two-part or by two-part push buttons. be present. In order for the connection made from the Velcro strips 22 to be subjected exclusively to shearing, an opening 23 is provided in the bracelet 11 through which the line 12 is inserted. As a result, it is guided exactly in the area of the bracelet exactly.

To close the bracelet 11 another Velcro element 24 is fixed to the outside at one end. At the opposite end region another Velcro element 25 is arranged, which lies inside, so that the two Velcro elements 24, 25 can be brought into operative connection. Also by this arrangement, the bracelet 11 can be put in the simplest way around the hand.

As FIG. 5 shows, the widths of the two Velcro elements 24, 25 coincide with the width of the bracelet. This creates the largest possible connection area. In contrast to the illustrated embodiment, it is also possible that two hook and loop elements are arranged laterally of the line 12 in each end region, since no connection of the Velcro elements 24, 25 takes place in the region of the line 12 in the illustrated embodiment. Also for closing the bracelet 11, instead of the Velcro elements 24, 25 push buttons could be used.

In the illustrated embodiment according to the figure 5 is at one edge of the

Bracelet 11 a bag 26 attached, which is designed as a flat bag. This bag 26 is designed so that it can be placed over the bracelet 11. For fixing a further Velcro strip 27 is fixed to the bracelet 11, which fertilizes with a not shown, fixed to the bag 26 Velcro düng when the bag 26 is placed over the bracelet 11. On the outside of the pocket 26 is provided with an opening which can be closed by a zipper 28 as shown or can be opened. Instead of the zipper 28 and snaps could be used when the bag 26 is provided with a correspondingly shaped flap. The bag 26 is designed to be movable relative to the bracelet.

It should be mentioned that even in the embodiments according to Figures 1 - 4 on the bracelet 11, a bag 26 can be defined. The invention is not limited to the illustrated exemplary embodiment. It is essential that when not in use the pet guide 10, the leash 12 can be wrapped in the form of a multi-layered wrap around the bracelet 11 and that at least by a fixing the unwinding of the line 12 is prevented.

reference numeral

10 pet guide

11 bracelet

12 leash

13, 14 connectors

15 strips

16, 17 connectors

18, 19, 20 layers

21 collar

22 Velcro tape

23 opening

24 Velcro element

25 Velcro element

26 bag

27 Velcro tape

28 zippers

Claims

protection claims

A pet guiding device (10) provided with a collar (21) and a flexible line (12) connected thereto, characterized by a bracelet (11) attachable around the wrist of a person as a winding core of the line wound into a roll (12 ).

2. pet guiding device according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection between the bracelet (11) and the line (12) is designed as a detachable or non-detachable connection.

3. pet guiding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connection between the bracelet (11) and the leash (12) by releasably connectable Velcro fasteners (22), wherein a Velcro strip (22) fixed to the outside of the bracelet ( 11) and another Velcro strip is fixedly connected to the associated end region of the flexible line (12).

4. pet guiding device according to claim 3, characterized in that in the end region of the bracelet (11) an opening (23) for the passage of the line ne (12) is provided.

5. pet guiding device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1-4, characterized in that in one end region of the bracelet (11) on the inside a Velcro element (25) and in the opposite end region on the outside a Velcro element (24) is fixed, so that both

Velcro elements (24, 25) form a closure.

6. pet guiding device according to claim 5, characterized in that each Velcro element (24, 25) over the entire or approximately over the entire width of the bracelet (11) extends.

7. pet guiding device according to one or more of the preceding claims 3-6, characterized in that instead of the Velcro strips (22) or Velcro elements (24, 25) the respective connection is effected by at least one two-part push button.

8. Furfur device according to claim 2, characterized in that the bracelet (11) associated with the end portion of the leash (12) is connected by sewing with the bracelet (11).

9. pet guide device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the width of the bracelet (11) is greater than the width of the line (12), and that the lateral edges of the bracelet (11) on the outside opposite protrude the middle area.

10. Pet Guide device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 9, characterized in that in the region of the free, the bracelet (11) facing the end portion of the line (12) two mutually corresponding securing elements (13, 14) are fixed at a distance to each other ,

11. Pet guide device according to claim 10, characterized in that the securing elements are designed as mutually engageable connector (13, 14).

12. Pet guide device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the end-side securing element (13) can be brought into operative connection with a further securing element, which in the collar (21) adjacent region of the leash (12) or on the collar (21) itself is fixed.

13. Pet guide device according to one or more of the preceding claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the end regions of the bracelet (11) by connectors (16, 17) are connectable to each other.

14. Pet guide device according to claim 13, characterized in that at least one connector (16 or 17) for changing the distance relative to the associated connector (17 or 16) is adjustable in position on the bracelet (11).

15. Pet guiding device according to claim 14, characterized in that at least one connector (16, 17) is fixed by means of a loopable formable Velcro strip.

16. Pet guiding device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the line (12) consists of a non-stretchable or an elastic belt.

17. The pet guide according to claim 1, characterized in that the bracelet (11) has a multilayer strip (15), and that at least the inner layer (20) consists of a resilient material and the outer layer (18 ) consists of a textile material, a braid or the like.

18. A pet guide according to claim 17, characterized in that the bracelet (11) consists of three layers (18, 19, 20), and that between the outer (18) and the inner layer (20) a reinforcing layer (19) is arranged ,

19. Pet guide device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 18, characterized in that at least one connector (13, 14, 16, 17) is designed as a safety connector, the load-dependent is automatically unlocked.

20. Pet guide according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the line (12) in the bracelet (11) facing the end region to form a loop has a longitudinal slot.

21. Pet guiding device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 - 19, characterized in that on one side of the bracelet (11) a pocket (26) is fixed.

22. pet guiding device according to claim 20, characterized in that the pocket (26) is formed as a flat pocket and over the outer surface of the

Bracelet (11) is layable.

23. A pet guide device according to claim 21, characterized in that the pocket (26) on the side facing away from the bracelet has a closable opening, and that on the other side of the bag a Velcro strip is fixed, which is fixed to the strap with a Velcro strip (27) can be brought into operative connection.

24. Pet guiding device according to claim 20 or 21, characterized in that the pocket (26) by at least a two-part push button on the bracelet (11) can be fixed.

25. Pet guiding device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the line (12) is provided with a weakening line to form a predetermined breaking point.

26. Pet guiding device according to claim 24, characterized in that the predetermined breaking point is formed by a cross-sectional reduction of the line (12) or through openings or slots.