Hands-Free Releasable Leash
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Zoology
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
The problem with traditional dog leashes is the fact that owners tend to use them in hazardous ways, such as wrapping the leash around their wrists and pulling, which can result in injuries to both the dog owner and the pet. By eliminating the factor of a wrist injury and also incorporating a hands-free release, injuries caused by dog walking will be greatly decreased with the use of the engineered hands-free releasable leash. The methods used to conduct this engineering project include research concerning force,mainly what force is detrimental to a the average person. Following research, a prototype will be made first with snaps and paracord. After testing this prototype with the aid of classmates, a second prototype with a releasing clip as As opposed to snaps will also be made and later tested. Hopefully the final product will be usable on a day to day basis and will surpass the traditional dog leash. To analyze the data I will be given feedback from volunteers willing to test out the invention. Once the invention is finalized it will be patented. Potentially if the leash works effectively, I could sell the idea and it would be mass produced. Futuristically, the handsfree releasable leash can be altered and advanced upon based on owner’s age and therefore bone health and also the size of the dog therefore changing exerted force. Key Words Leash Hands-free dog
Recommended Citation
Quinton, Bethany, "Hands-Free Releasable Leash" (2017). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 264.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2017/all/264
Location
Wall 211
Start Date
3-25-2017 11:00 AM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
No
Hands-Free Releasable Leash
Wall 211
The problem with traditional dog leashes is the fact that owners tend to use them in hazardous ways, such as wrapping the leash around their wrists and pulling, which can result in injuries to both the dog owner and the pet. By eliminating the factor of a wrist injury and also incorporating a hands-free release, injuries caused by dog walking will be greatly decreased with the use of the engineered hands-free releasable leash. The methods used to conduct this engineering project include research concerning force,mainly what force is detrimental to a the average person. Following research, a prototype will be made first with snaps and paracord. After testing this prototype with the aid of classmates, a second prototype with a releasing clip as As opposed to snaps will also be made and later tested. Hopefully the final product will be usable on a day to day basis and will surpass the traditional dog leash. To analyze the data I will be given feedback from volunteers willing to test out the invention. Once the invention is finalized it will be patented. Potentially if the leash works effectively, I could sell the idea and it would be mass produced. Futuristically, the handsfree releasable leash can be altered and advanced upon based on owner’s age and therefore bone health and also the size of the dog therefore changing exerted force. Key Words Leash Hands-free dog
