B65H75/4431

Self-retracting reel
11548756 · 2023-01-10 · ·

A retractable reel system includes a reel, a gear assembly, a paddle wheel and a spring. The reel includes a concentric wheel shaft where the reel and wheel shaft rotate to wind and unwind a length of material from the reel. The gear assembly engages with an end of the wheel shaft to provide a gear reduction ratio between the wheel shaft and an output shaft of the gear assembly. The paddle wheel is connected to and concentric with the output shaft, and the paddle wheel includes a paddle that extends beyond an outer edge of the paddle wheel that rotates with the paddle wheel. The spring is arranged outside the outer edge of the paddle wheel. The spring is compressed by the paddle to store an energy when the reel is rotated to unwind the length of material from the reel. The stored energy is used to rotate the reel to wind the length of material around the reel.

Multifunctional retractable puller for pet
11533890 · 2022-12-27 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a multifunctional retractable puller for pet, which includes a housing, a reel, a ribbon wound on the reel and a zinc alloy hook buckle, a handle integrated with the housing, a handle metal buckle, and a garbage bag device mounted on the metal buckle. The reel-locking key and the reel-opening key of the present disclosure form a switching group. The LED lamp has a function of warning and entertainment, which is convenient for users to warn others when crossing the road at night. The puller has the functions of charging the battery and being charged by the battery, so users do not need to replace the battery. The puller is equipped with a garbage bag device, from which the garbage bag can be taken out at any time, thus facilitating the users dispose of pet excrement at any time.

Adjustable closure devices with handle and locking mechanisms
11470921 · 2022-10-18 ·

Embodiments of the invention are directed to adjustable closure devices. One embodiment has a strap, a connector attached to a strap end, a chafe mounted on the strap behind the connector, and a hinged handle on the chafe. The chafe has a two outer bars and a central bar, these bars defining strap through-paths. The strap end-region has path segments arranged, directionally from the strap's central region toward the strap end at the chafe, or, in embodiments that configure the strap as a pulley, at the connector. An adjustable length region of the strap spans between the chafe and the connector. An elevatable handle configuration allows a user to pull the chafe to which it is connected along the strap, away from connector. As the chafe moves along the strap, the strap can transition between a large circumference configuration and small circumference. Some embodiments have a strap friction-locking mechanism associated with the handle and the chafe.

Retractable storage system
11432641 · 2022-09-06 · ·

A retractable storage system for a handheld electronic device includes a protective housing member operative shaped and sized to bound the handheld electronic device and enable wrapping around the handheld electronic device. At least one accessory station structured is on the housing member, and has an aperture to arrest and dispense an accessory item. At least one storage chamber is structured on the housing member to store the accessory item. The protective housing member has a first housing part and a second housing part which combine to form one protective housing member.

Winding device for an animal leash
11457611 · 2022-10-04 ·

The invention relates to a winding device for an animal leash (1), in particular for a dog leash, comprising a housing (1) which houses the leash (3) and has a pull-out limiting device and a retaining ring (4) having an engagement opening (5), said retaining ring (4) having a pivot arm (4a) which is connected to the retaining ring (4) by means a pivot joint (6), closes the engagement opening (5) of the retaining ring (4) in its non-pivoted position and releases the engagement opening (5) of the retaining ring (4) in its pivoted position. In order to be able to use such a winding device in a simple manner to secure a dog in a motor vehicle in compliance with safety regulations, according to the invention, a lock tongue (11) is arranged at the pivot arm (4a) at its end facing away from the pivot joint (6) or at the retaining ring (4) at its end facing the pivot arm (4a), which tongue (11) can be inserted into a motor vehicle belt buckle when the retaining ring (4) is open.

Equipment tether

A tether includes a housing defining a cord aperture, a spool located within the housing and configured to rotate about a spool axis in either an extending direction or a rewinding direction, a cord wound around the spool and configured to pass through the cord aperture, a biasing member coupled to the spool, and a retractor lock. The biasing member biases the spool to rotate in the rewinding direction to retract the cord into the housing. The retractor lock is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The retractor lock prevents rotation of the spool when in the locked position and allows rotation of the spool in the unlocked position. The retractor lock is moves from the locked position to the unlocked position in response to a threshold cord force on the cord.

TOOL OPERATED ADJUSTMENT DEVICES, FIT SYSTEMS, AND LINE TENSIONING SYSTEMS
20220234862 · 2022-07-28 ·

A tool-operated adjustment device includes a housing supporting a rotatable spool that is operably coupled to a tension line. The spool is configured to rotate about a first axis in a first direction to wind the tension line, and to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction to unwind the tension line. The device includes a socket pivotally coupled to the housing and configured to rotate about a second axis. The socket is selectively coupled to the spool to drive rotation of the spool in the first direction. The socket is configured to removably connect and disconnect to a tool configured to rotate the socket about the second axis. The device includes a release mechanism that is configured to selectively release the spool such that the spool is free to rotate in either the first or second direction in response to manual forces applied to the release mechanism.

Multipurpose accessory and storage system
11412627 · 2022-08-09 · ·

A multipurpose accessory and storage system for an electronic device includes a housing member attaching to the electronic device and a charging station structured on the housing member to charge, arrest and dispense an accessory item. The accessory item includes a protective membrane housing a logic board, a power component, an image sensor, a transmitter configured to transfer a signal or data to the electronic device or the housing member and a software program stored in the logic board. The transmitter establishes a pairing or electronic connection between the electronic device or the housing member and the accessory item. The pairing or electronic connection enables content captured by the image sensor to be relayed to the electronic device to permit a user to view the content on the display of the electronic device and/or to control components and features of the accessory item via the electronic device.

DAMPER AND ANTI-IRRITABLE TRACTOR
20220240489 · 2022-08-04 ·

The present disclosure provides a damper and an anti-irritable tractor, which relates to the field of pet traction devices and solves the problems that the damper has a short service life and the tractor is easy to lose the anti-irritable effect. The damper comprises a magnetic component and a damping plate, which are magnetically adsorbed and synchronously rotate or stand still when the rotating speed of a winding reel is less than the set speed; when the rotating speed of the winding reel exceeds the set speed, either of the magnetic component and the damping plate is connected with the winding reel, and the other of the magnetic component and the damping plate is connected with a stationary part, and when the magnetic component and the damping plate rotate relatively, the magnetic adsorption force between the magnetic component and the damping plate forms the resistance to limit the rotation of the winding reel. According to the damper, the adsorption force between the magnetic component and the damping plate can form the resistance to limit the rotation of the winding reel. The magnetic component and the damping plate are bonded and magnetically absorbed, and damping materials such as adhesive oil do not need to be filled. The heat generated by friction of the damping materials is reduced, and there is also larger magnetic force in case of abrasion, thus greatly prolonging the service life.

Temporary Horizontal Lifeline Device
20220241626 · 2022-08-04 ·

A temporary horizontal lifeline device includes a main frame, a central shaft pivotally arranged on the main frame, a drum and an external gear affixed on the central shaft, a spanner adapted for driving the central shaft to rotate, and a cable member winded around the drum. A gear groove is arranged on the periphery of the external gear. A first spring is arranged on the main frame so as to provide a force to enable the drum to retrieve the cable member. The main frame also comprises a brake element and a detent provided thereon. The brake element has a first state for restrict the gear groove and a second state for releasing the gear groove, which prevents the external gear from rotating forward and backward when the external gear is in the first state. The detent has a first position to mesh the gear groove and a second position to release the gear groove, so that the external gear is only allowed to unidirectionally rotate in the first position. Accordingly, the present invention is convenient and safe to use when conducting retrieving operation, and effectively improves the stress concentration issue of conventional detents.