摘要 |
A retracting and locking leash housing includes a casing ( 30 ) and a handle ( 28 ). A pair of connectors ( 32 ) space the casing ( 30 ) from the handle ( 28 ) and define a finger ( 34 ) opening. A trigger ( 38 ) includes a gripping portion ( 48 ) and a locking portion ( 46 ) and is slidably supported for rectilinear movement. The gripping portion ( 48 ) and the locking portion ( 46 ) are connected by arms ( 50 ), which are coextensive with the connectors ( 32 ) about the finger ( 34 ) opening. A spool ( 36 ) is rotatably disposed in the casing ( 30 ) and includes a circle of teeth ( 58 ) and a finger ( 34 ) extends from the locking portion ( 46 ) to engage the circle of teeth ( 58 ) when the trigger ( 38 ) is moved rectilinearly to a locking position to prevent rotation of the spool ( 36 ).
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