Releasable connector in leashes for domestic animal, safety line or the like

A releasable connector, for use with a tension line and, comprising:

• a coupler formed with a neck and a spherical spherically shaped head,
• a holder formed with an axis and having oppositely disposed first and second ends disposed on said axis, said first end being adapted for connection to such tension line and said second end being adapted for coupling to said coupler such that tension applied to such line will direct the resultant force along said axis, said holder including a guide channel extending lateral to said axis and opening to one side of said holder for receipt of said head, said holder being formed at said second end with an axially through, laterally opening, recess for receipt of said neck, said holder being still further formed with a lock bolt-receiving, through bore coextensive with said axis and,
• a lock bolt received telescoptically in said bore and extending into said guide channel for holding said head captive in said channel, said lock bolt being formed on one side thereof with a recess for registration with said head when said bolt is telescoped to an unlocked position to provide for passage of said head between said recess and the opposite side of said channel to free said head for release from said channel.