DE20021248U1 - Halter, braided - Google Patents

Description

Ina Keldenich, Thumstr. 51, 52372 Kreuzau

Halter, braided, with point pressure distribution

The subject of the invention is a completely hand-braided, lightweight halter for animals (e.g. horses) with point-based pressure distribution, braided breaking point, braid elasticity, braid knots and, depending on the design, an integrated lead rope as well as a metal-free design. The halter is braided from several strands of braided synthetic fiber rope (e.g. polypropylene) or natural fiber.

Common halters for leading and/or tying are sewn, spliced, riveted and buckled and usually have metal components, e.g. rings, eyelets, hooks, snap hooks. Lead parts are also usually attached to the halters with metal buckles, snap hooks, etc. Such halters alone or in combination with lead ropes are usually very heavy, which is disadvantageous for animal owners who fetch several animals from the paddock at the same time. Metal parts can also damage the washing machine drum when washing in the washing machine, while dirty halters encourage fungal infestation. Depending on the material used (leather, nylon webbing, cotton, rope, etc.), even pressure is exerted on the animal's head over a large area. The material is usually inelastic, the halters are usually machine-made and have a nose, chin and throat strap as well as a headpiece.

The invented braided halter is designed to better control violent animals (e.g. impetuous horses or stallions) through the punctual pressure distribution of the braid, since a punctual pressure distribution on the head has a sharper effect than flat pressure and is consequently perceived as more unpleasant, so that indirectly via nerve signals the animal handler is given more attention when used correctly, again indirectly the first step towards better control.

Another feature of the braided halter is the braided "breaking point", which can be released if there is a strong pull backwards/upwards, in order to prevent serious injuries to tied animals in the event of a panic reaction to being tied up. The breaking point is braided in at the transition from the headpiece to the nose loop.

By dispensing with any metal parts, whether rusting or non-rusting, the braided halter is lightweight, protected against possible discoloration of metal parts or corrosion and ultimately is excellently suited for easy-care machine washing, useful for those animal owners who have problems with fungal infections in their animals.

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A braided knot that is woven into the halter ensures a more stable position on the animal's head and thus compensates for the light material in terms of stability . Many "light halters" dangle on the head and cause nervousness, discomfort and even panic.

The nose loop is braided in such a way that it does not tighten, as sensitive animals (e.g. horses) may react with panic when raised.

The well-known type of braiding creates a slight elasticity , which can be beneficial if an animal escapes the handler's control and accidentally steps on the lead. Sensitive animals (e.g. horses) can also panic if the sudden jolt is not softened, and even injuries cannot be ruled out. The braided halter can prevent this in some cases.

To achieve a better fit, the braided halter does not have a throat gill.

The attached drawing briefly describes the manufacture of the braided halter, as well as its special features. The drawing shows the halter according to claim 1. The nose loop (2) is braided over the braid knot (1). The headpiece (3) is braided into the nose loop (2) on both sides, creating the "predetermined breaking point" (4) described on one side. After the headpiece (3) has been braided in, the nose loop (2) is firmly connected to the braid knot (1) before it is braided further indirectly as a lead part (5) through the braid knot (1).

The braided halter is braided by hand from several strands of braided rope; the average diameter is about 15 mm.

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Claims (4)

1. Halter, hand-braided and metal-free, consisting of braided knot, nose loop and headpiece with indirectly connected, integrated lead part.
Characterized by - a predetermined breaking point is incorporated - point-based pressure distribution can be achieved - braid elasticity is present - a more stable position can be achieved through the braid knot - no throat strap exists 2. Halter according to protection claim 1, characterized in that two predetermined breaking points are incorporated, each where the headpiece is woven into the nose loop 3. Halter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the headpiece has a larger or smaller diameter than the nose loop/lead rope. 4. Halter according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that no leading part is integrated, but the halter ends at the braid knot and a metal ring for attaching a separate leading part can be incorporated into this.