FI118000B - vest - Google Patents

Description

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PROTECTIVE VEST

The invention relates to a protective vest as defined in the preamble of claim 1, against attacks by predators.

This invention relates primarily to a protective vest for dogs, especially hunting dogs, which protects the dog from attacks by predators such as wolves. It is also possible to fit the protective vest to other animals.

There are prior art barbell collars placed in the neck of dogs, which to some extent prevent wolf attacks. The disadvantage, however, is that they are not effective enough and only protect the neck and neck area. In addition, spines damage the wolf's mouth and teeth, which can become inflamed. Another disadvantage is that the tines are easily caught and leave hay, twigs and other debris. This makes the harness very impractical.

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Protective vests with pepper spray or ***** equivalent or various odor and taste repellents are also known. The problem with these jackets is that their expulsion effect is * too slow. The wolf will often hurt the dog before: the effect of the repellent will be effective.

• * *: 30 Swedish Patent No. SE524365 discloses a protective vest that has both odor, taste and electrical effect on the wolf • · ·; to expel him. The vest has a power supply and insulation layer; _ * ··, the positive and negative layers separated by it. As the wolf • · * · punctures the positive and negative layers, m * * “· 35 wolves receive an electric shock. According to the patent, the principle is the same! • * • · * ·· * * 1. · · 1 2 118000 in electric fences or so called. koulutuspannoissa. However, this solution is not reliable. The electrical conductivity through the wolf's teeth may not be good enough to provide an effective repelling effect. Further, the patent 5 does not mention anything about the current and voltage applied.

The object of the present invention is to eliminate the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide an inexpensive and reliable protective vest against attacks by predators, especially wolves. A further object is to provide a protective vest which effectively and quickly expels the beast without permanently damaging the beast. The protective vest of the invention is characterized by what is disclosed in the characterizing part of claim 1. Other embodiments of the invention are characterized by what is set forth in the other claims; claims. ;

An advantage of the solution according to the invention is e.g. the fact that the high-20 voltage-based expulsion effect is fast and effective. This will prevent the beast from damaging the dog with its teeth.

• V; It also has the advantage that a protective vest mechanically protects the dog so that the beast's tooth does not penetrate easily through the layers of the protective vest. Another advantage is that the high voltage • conductors on the outer surface of the shield ♦ * · *; ; *: The beast will quickly and surely receive a high voltage ** · electric shock when it unlocks the vest, even if the beast's teeth ··· do not go through the vest. The advantage is also that. that the vest is thin, making it flexible and also light; * · · ·. ·· *. 30 exercise. A further advantage is that moisture does not cause problems • * · * ». vest worn. The dog can even swim in a vest. In addition, * * ·· has the advantage that, when using a wire cloth, or some other protective cloth between the switch and the cover fabric, it is possible to obtain a * 118 * d switch. good protection against external shocks or wolf teeth, for example.

The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a simplified and side view of a protective vest according to the invention; Figure 2 is a simplified and side view of a preferred embodiment of the invention; Fig. 4 is a simplified and cross-sectional view taken along section line III-III, Fig. 4 illustrates a simplified wiring diagram of the vest, Fig. 5 shows a top view of a contact switch according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 1 shows a protective vest 1 according to the invention, which is suitable, for example, for upright ears, bear dogs and other upright dogs. The protective vest 1 includes at least * a vest part 2, placed around the body of the dog, longitudinal high-voltage wires at appropriate intervals on the surface of the vest 3: to provide a high-voltage electric shock to a wolf or other • · ·: ***: by biting this shield · ·. * at a pin, and a control unit * * *, ···, located in the protective housing 4. The outer surface of the shielding housing 4 also has high-voltage tension conductors 3. The high-tension conductors 3 are, for example, * * * "with more than one contiguous metal wire. * * * * * * • 4 118000 ribbed thin strips sewn to the surface of the vest portion In this case, the high voltage conductor will work even if one or some of its wires have been broken, The vest part 2 is shaped to fit the shape and size of the dog's body, allowing the vest parts 2 to be of various shapes and sizes.

Fig. 2 shows a protective vest 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, which is suitable, for example, for running dogs 10 and other dogs walking close to the ground. This structure also includes a vest part 2 which is arranged around the body of the dog and is substantially similar in structure to the vest part shown in Figure 1. In addition, the protective vest includes a neck portion 2a which is attached to the front edge of the vest portion 2.

The neck portion 2a is shaped to protect the dog's neck and neck from attack by a beast, such as a wolf. Both the vest portion 2 and the neck portion 2a are provided with longitudinal high voltage conductors 3 attached to their outer surfaces at appropriate intervals, which are connected to a control unit 4a connected to the vest. The long back portion of the neck portion 2a is shaped such that it is conveniently positioned on the front of the control unit enclosure 4, thereby preventing twigs, twigs and, for example, fencing from being caught between the * enclosure 4 and the vest portion 2.

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25! ··· * · • *. ^ Protective vest 1 in red or otherwise very visible · **, * and equipped with reflectors to improve visibility.

* * · * ·· * A protective vest is fastened around the dog's body with, for example, adjustable straps.

Fig. 3 shows the structure of the vest part 2 in the cross-sectional view of Figs. 1 and 2 ··· · * "*; the cutting line III-III. When *«, the vio is simplified and not to scale. · The outer and inner surface 2b of part 2 is formed by a waterproof surface: • · · · · · 35 material which is, for example, a suitable cover * ·, · a fabric The outer and inner surface 2b fabrics are sewn together * *. ·.: So that the other layers of vest part 2 are outer and inner caps ·· • · - .--.

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waterproof, pouch-like space, which can also be opened for cleaning and possible repairs.

A strong support layer 18 is enclosed within the cover fabric 2b, which is, for example, a woven and strong wire cloth which cannot be easily penetrated by wolf teeth. Between the overlay fabric 2b and the support layer 18 there is one or more contact switches 7, the first contact terminal 5 of which is connected to the negative terminal 10 of the vest 10 by the conductors 5a and the second terminal 6 is connected to the positive terminal of the current 10. Under certain circumstances, a single contact switch 7 attached to the front of the vest may suffice, but the dog will have better protection if there are more than one contact switch 15. In this case, for example, there may be one front and a back on each side of the vest 1.

Figure 4 is a simplified view of the control unit 4a of the protective vest 1 and the electrical connection of the protective vest. The upper box 20 shows the vest part 2 of the protective vest having contact switches 7 with contact terminals 5 and 6 and high-voltage conductors 3. The control unit 4a is connected to the components 3 and 7 of the vest part 2 via interface 9a, 9b, for example. connectors or similar connectors.

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The control unit 4a has at least a DC power supply 10, a manual j #; · Switch 11, timer logic 12, buzzer 13, LED element 14 and high voltage generating high voltage generator: * "· 15 connected to high voltage conductors 3. High voltage generator 15 is, for example, switched on for this purpose. · A suitable high voltage is, for example, an AC supply voltage of between 400 and 2500 VAC, suitably for example between 800 and 1500 VAC and preferably, for example, about 1000 VAC.

• · In this case, one suitable current is, for example, 0.5 mA, • * · 35, but other values can be used. Voltage and current ·. : Values selected to be efficient enough • · · | Fencing to expel a wolf or other beast quickly before • 4 · • · 118000! 6 it can hurt the dog, but weak enough not to permanently damage the wolf or other beast.

The DC power supply 10 consists, for example, of one or more rod batteries 5 or a rechargeable battery. The manual circuit breaker li is coupled to the circuit so as to enable the power supply 10 to be manually disconnected from the circuit to disconnect the high voltage from the high voltage lines 3, for example in the event of a failure. Manual switch 11 is, for example, a magnetic switch operated by a magnet. Similarly, the LED element 14 is coupled to the circuit so that it is possible to see the charge remaining in the power supply so as to easily verify the proper functioning of the protective vest before sending the dog alone to the forest. :

The timer logic 12 is adapted to operate such that when a wolf or other beast is discharged, the contact switches 7 make contact between terminals 5 and 6, the timer logic 12 12 energizes the high voltage generator 15 to provide high voltage to the high voltage conductors 3 and 6 interconnect immediately after bite or not.

»· ♦ * · * · * One suitable hold time is, for example, 30 seconds, but the time *« 25 can be adjusted as required. In this way, the protective vest 1 is the first bite and electric shock occurs, j of the next half minutes immediately ready for further attacks against. On the other hand timer logic 12 cuts off the power supply automatically · # • said half minutes after esimerkik- • »# 30 si just one of the wolf's invasion and after expulsion from the high-energized by means of an electric shock. This way, the high-voltage * * * linkage conductors 3 of the vest do not remain permanently exposed to high voltage, which, for example, could harm the dog owner. For additional backup, • · V * is also provided by a built-in buzzer 13, which: **: 35 is used to signal a buzzer * * *. · '; faults where high voltage is connected * · · I I to high voltage conductors 3.

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Figures 5 and 6 show a simplified structure of the contact switch 7. The contact switch 7 includes at least a body 8, which may be plastic, strong wire cloth, or other suitable material. The body 8 has two positive contact terminals 6 connected to the positive terminal of the inverter blade unit 15 and a spring-loaded contact terminal 5 connected to the negative terminal of the inverter unit 15 and movable relative to the body 8. a working slot 8a through which a spring-like contact hub 5 is threaded into place. The spring-like contact terminal 5 has a substantially V-shaped top view, having at its first end contact surfaces which contact at least 15 second contact terminals 6 when the contact switch is activated. The other end of the spring-like contact hub 5 is secured by suitable fastening means, such as rivets or sewing thread, to the outer fabric 2b of the protective vest 1. Correspondingly, the contact switch body 8 is secured to the wire fabric of the support layer 18 by, for example, a rivet 16.

The structure shown in Fig. 6 differs from that of Fig. 5 only in that a protective piece 19 is attached to the upper surface of the contact switch 7 by a rivet i · * * · * · '16, for example a piece of wire cloth cut into a suitable shape. The shield 19 is disposed between the cover fabric 2b and the upper surface of the contact switch 7, thereby protecting the contact switch 7 from wolf teeth or. : *; from other shocks and reduces wear on the cover fabric 2b.

The contact switch 7 is arranged to be energized. the wolf biting the vest so that the tear caused by the bite between the topsheet 2b and the support layer 18 causes the spring contact hub 5 to move relative to the body of the contact switch 7 so that the contact switch hubs; * ·. ···, 35 5 and 6 are interconnected. The control unit 4a then applies high voltage to the conductors 3 on the outer surface of the high-voltage safety vest 1 and the wolf receives an electric shock. Business- • · ♦ · · · · · 118,000 e. '; the slit 8a is transverse to the direction of engagement of the spring contact pin 5 and is dimensioned such that the spring-shaped spring portion of the spring contact pin 5 is pressed against the ends of the gap 8a 5. In this case, the spring-like contact hub 5 tends to detach from the contact hubs 6 in the dormant state, and no contact occurs accidentally without a bite caused by a sufficiently high tear force. The sensitivity of the contact switch 7 is adjustable by changing the spring stiffness. One preferred actuation direction of contact switch 7 is reverse, since the wolf often bites from behind as the dog runs forward, with the greatest tearing effect being reversed. The contact switches can be incorporated. other positions. .

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the various embodiments of the invention are not limited to the above examples, but may vary within the scope of the following claims. Thus, for example, the design of the contact switch may differ from the above.

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Further, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the construction and shape of the vest and the vest may differ from the foregoing. Thus, the vest part may also be fitted to the dog's stomach • * · I *. covering part, which may also have high voltage conductor- * * * * · \ 25 meters. This prevents the wolf from chewing on the stomach of an immediately surrendering and throwing dog.

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It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that a protective vest may also be fitted with a radar collar and / or GPS device to track the movement of the dog and locate the dog. One suitable location for the GPS unit is in the protective cover of the control unit • · «* ... · behind the control unit.

• · • · · • · · *. ···. It is also clear to a person skilled in the art that the limbs of the vest part. 35 can be fitted with wider parts that do not have high • * · | ; ; the voltage applier. This prevents the dog from gaining electrical power, for example, when the dog's hair tends to bend from below to the vest and there is tension in the high voltage lines.

It will also be clear to one skilled in the art that the spring-loaded 5-pin terminals need not be connected to a power supply if the two pin terminals in the housing are connected to a different circuit. In this case, the switching movement of the spring contact terminal engages the contact terminals in the body, whereby the high voltage is activated.

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It will be further understood by those skilled in the art that the contact switches may also be under the support layer between the support layer and the inner surface material. In this case, the contact switches are very well protected from wolf bite and other ul-15 copal strikes. !

It will be clear to one skilled in the art that the protective vest of the invention can be used to protect animals other than dogs from attack by wolves or other beasts. 20 Even a person can use a variation of a vest for a similar protection.

It is also clear to one skilled in the art that high voltage conductors may be different from those described above. They may be, for example, instead of loose sewn threads: · · • · ·: Wires integrated directly into the outer fabric.

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Claims (8)

118000 Protective vest (1) against attacks by predators, the protective vest (1) having at least a power supply (10) and a vest part (2) connected to the power supply (10), characterized in that the protective vest (1) is provided with at least one contact switch (7) and high-voltage conductors (3) disposed on the outer surface of the vest part (2), which are arranged to conduct high voltage when at least one contact switch (7) activates. Protective vest (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first contact terminal (5) of the contact switch (7) is connected to the negative terminal of the protective vest power supply (10) and the second contact terminal (6) is connected to the positive terminal of the power supply 15 (10). Protective vest (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the vest part (2) of the protective vest (1) consists of at least a surface material (2b) forming a bag-like protective layer and a support layer (18) disposed within the surface material. • * · * * ® * ···: · (• * · * · Protective vest (1) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, j. characterized in that the contact switch (7) has at least a body »· · *. . 25 (8) having at least one antenna moving with respect to the body (8). the first contact hub (5) and at least one fixed second contact hub (6) with respect to the body (8), which body (8) is: ·. attached to a support bracket inside the surface material (2b) • ··. * ··. and the movable contact of the contact switch (7) 30 • The tin hub (5) is fixed to the surface material (2b) of the vest part. A protective cover according to any one of the preceding claims. f vest (1), characterized in that the protective vest (1) includes a control • · ·. ,,: jet unit (4a) having at least a high voltage generator (118000 η) and a timer logic (12) for switching on the high voltage to the generator (15) for a predetermined time. Protective vest (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact switch (7) inside the vest part (2) is connected to the high voltage generator (15) via the timing logic (12) and that the high voltage generator (15) is connected (2) the high-voltage conductors (3) on the surface. Protective vest (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the circuit of the control unit (4a) has a manual switch (10) to cut off the power supply from the high voltage generator (15). Protective vest (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the high-voltage conductors (3) are fastened at appropriate intervals to the outer surface of the vest part (2). x • · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·ag · · · • · · # · * * · * • · • · ♦ ··: ·. I • ·· * ·· • · • ♦ ··· • · · ·. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · • · • · ··· 118000 - 12 PÄTENTKRAV