Bird positioner with flexible plate structure

Abstract

The invention discloses a bird positioner with a flexible plate structure, which comprises a casing and a flexible plate, the flexible plate is arranged in the casing, the flexible plate is strip-shaped, one end of the flexible plate is provided with an antenna area, the antenna area is provided with a GNSS antenna, the other end of the flexible plate is provided with a charging area, the charging area is provided with an induction charging device, and the induction charging device is connected with the casing. A Bluetooth module is arranged at a position adjacent to the charging area, and the Bluetooth module and the GNSS antenna are oppositely arranged in the casing. According to the bird positioner with the flexible plate structure, through the design of the position of the GNSS antenna, other influences on the GNSS antenna caused by the use of the flexible plate are effectively avoided, so that the bird positioner with the flexible plate can be effectively lightened, the positioning precision of the GNSS antenna can be ensured, and the bird positioner with the flexible plate structure is suitable for popularization and application. And the flight monitoring mileage of the positioner is effectively ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a positioning device, and more particularly to a bird locator with a flexible plate structure. Background Technology

[0002] Existing bird trackers are primarily used to locate birds, especially large species. Some are also used in bird competitions. Regardless of the type, specific requirements apply to the tracker itself. Since bird trackers are worn on birds for extended periods, weight reduction is crucial; excessive weight in competition trackers can negatively impact a bird's flight path and speed. Furthermore, high positioning accuracy is essential; otherwise, location loss or inaccurate flight path predictions can easily occur.

[0003] Therefore, minimizing the weight of the bird locator itself without compromising its positioning accuracy has been a technical problem that those skilled in the art have been researching and solving. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bird locator with a flexible plate structure to solve the technical problem of reducing weight without affecting positioning accuracy.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is to provide a bird locator with a flexible plate structure, including a housing and a flexible plate. The flexible plate is disposed inside the housing and is elongated. One end of the flexible plate is provided with an antenna area, which is provided with a GNSS antenna. The other end of the flexible plate is provided with a charging area, which is provided with an inductive charging device. A Bluetooth module is disposed adjacent to the charging area, and the Bluetooth module and the GNSS antenna are disposed opposite to each other inside the housing.

[0006] This invention discloses a bird locator with a flexible plate structure. By using the flexible plate design, the weight of the bird locator itself is significantly reduced. Simultaneously, a wireless charging module and a Bluetooth module are added for information and energy exchange with the outside world, avoiding the use of plug-in components that would increase the weight of the bird locator. Furthermore, to avoid the impact of the Bluetooth module and wireless charging module on positioning accuracy, the GNSS antenna is positioned at the end furthest from the Bluetooth module and charging area, preventing interference from the inductive charging device and Bluetooth module. Specifically, the Bluetooth antenna within the Bluetooth module is positioned opposite the GNSS antenna, meaning they are at the greatest possible distance to minimize the impact of the Bluetooth module on the positioning accuracy of the GNSS antenna.

[0007] Preferably, the length of the antenna area is greater than or equal to one-quarter of the overall length of the flexible plate. This ensures that the antenna area is as large as possible to ensure accurate and stable positioning; and no other components are placed in the antenna area to avoid obstruction and interference from other components to the GNSS antenna.

[0008] Preferably, the length of the antenna area is greater than or equal to 15cm. To ensure sufficient antenna area length for accurate positioning, a length smaller than 15cm results in a smaller GNSS antenna size, potentially leading to insufficient positioning accuracy.

[0009] Preferably, the Bluetooth module includes a Bluetooth antenna and a Bluetooth chip. One side of the Bluetooth antenna is close to the edge of the flexible board, and the other three sides of the Bluetooth antenna are provided with Bluetooth clearance zones of 1 cm or more, which are used only for wiring. These clearance zones prevent other components from interfering with the Bluetooth antenna, thus avoiding any impact on the speed and accuracy of Bluetooth transmission.

[0010] More preferably, the distance between the side of the Bluetooth antenna closest to the edge of the flexible board and the edge of the flexible board is greater than or equal to 2mm. When this distance is less than 2mm, the Bluetooth antenna is not easy to fix to the flexible board and is prone to falling off, causing the Bluetooth module to fail.

[0011] Preferably, a main control IC area, housing an MCU, is located adjacent to the antenna area. This proximity of the antenna area to the main control IC area allows the GNSS antenna signal to reach the MCU via the shortest path, avoiding longer transmission paths and minimizing the impact of other factors during signal transmission, thus increasing the accuracy and precision of the positioning.

[0012] More preferably, the power amplifier is located adjacent to the MCU. The signal from the GNSS antenna first passes through the power amplifier before entering the MCU, which further ensures low signal loss and accuracy. At the same time, the path of the signal from the GNSS antenna to the power amplifier and then to the MCU is relatively short, making it less susceptible to signal loss or distortion caused by other factors.

[0013] Preferably, a battery is disposed between the antenna area and the Bluetooth module. This battery can provide a certain degree of isolation, preventing interference between the Bluetooth module and the GNSS antenna.

[0014] Preferably, the housing includes a lower shell surface, a top cover, and a side shell surface, with the antenna area correspondingly configured within the side shell surface. Positioning the antenna area on the side shell surface allows the GNSS antenna to transmit signals to the outside world more effectively without obstruction, thus improving positioning accuracy.

[0015] More preferably, the charging area is correspondingly provided inside the lower shell surface. This charging area is located on the lower shell surface, which facilitates the placement of the locator during wireless charging. Furthermore, it is at a certain distance from the GNSS antenna, and the angle is approximately right-angled, thus preventing interference from the coil and magnetic field of the inductive charging device on the GNSS antenna. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the bird locator 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the casing 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flexible plate 1200 according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Legend:

[0020] 1000 - Bird locator; 1100 - Housing; 1110 - Lower housing; 1120 - Side housing; 1130 - Top cover; 1200 - Flexible board; 1210 - Antenna area; 1211 - GNSS antenna; 1220 - Charging area; 1221 - Charging coil; 1230 - Bluetooth module; 1231 - Bluetooth antenna; 1232 - Bluetooth chip; 1233 - Bluetooth clearance area; 1240 - Main control IC area; 1241 - MCU; 1242 - Power amplifier; 1300 - Battery. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0023] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0024] like Figures 1-3 As shown, where Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the bird locator 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the casing 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flexible plate 1200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] This invention proposes a bird locator 1000, comprising a housing 1100, a flexible plate 1200, and a battery 1300. The flexible plate 1200 and the battery 1300 are located within the housing 1100. The battery 1300 is positioned around the flexible plate 1200.

[0026] The housing 1100 includes a lower housing surface 1110 and a side housing surface 1120, with the lower housing surface 1110 and the side housing surface 1120 being adjacent to each other. The housing 1100 also includes a top cover 1130, which is used to enclose the flexible plate 1200 and the battery 1300 within the housing 1100.

[0027] The flexible board 1200 has an antenna area 1210, a charging area 1220, and a main control IC area 1240. The antenna area 1210 is located at one end of the flexible board 1200, and the charging area 1220 is located at the other end of the flexible board 1200. The main control IC area 1240 is adjacent to the antenna area 1210.

[0028] A GNSS antenna 1211 is installed within the antenna region 1210. The GNSS antenna 1211 is used for transmitting and receiving positioning signals. The longitudinal length of the antenna region 1210 on the flexible plate 1200 is 15cm, and the overall length of the flexible plate 1200 is 60cm. In other embodiments, the length of the antenna region can also be 18cm, and the overall length of the flexible plate can be 60cm. Of course, in some embodiments, the overall length of the flexible plate can also be 70cm. The antenna region 1210 does not contain any other electrical components besides the GNSS antenna 1211. Therefore, the length design of the antenna region 1210 effectively avoids other components from obstructing or interfering with the GNSS antenna 1211, improving the positioning accuracy of the bird locator 1000.

[0029] An inductive charging device, namely a charging coil 1221, is installed in the charging area 1220. The charging coil 1221 is used to charge the bird locator 1000 via induction. Adjacent to the charging area 1220 is a Bluetooth module 1230, which includes a Bluetooth antenna 1231 and a Bluetooth chip 1232. Bluetooth clearance zones 1233 are provided on three sides of the Bluetooth antenna 1231, such as… Figure 3 In this embodiment, the distances from the edge of the Bluetooth clearance area 1233 to the edge of the Bluetooth antenna 1231 are 1cm on the top, 2.5cm on the bottom, and 4.5cm on the right. Of course, in other embodiments, these distances can also be 2.5cm, 2.5cm, and 4cm. The Bluetooth clearance area 1233 only carries wiring and does not house the Bluetooth chip 1232 or other electrical components. The side of the Bluetooth antenna 1231 closest to the edge of the flexible board 1200 is 2mm from the edge of the flexible board 1200. In other embodiments, this distance can also be 3mm or 4mm. This side distance setting ensures that the Bluetooth antenna 1231 can be stably fixed on the flexible board 1200, and that the Bluetooth clearance area 1233 is large enough without affecting the placement of other electrical components.

[0030] The main control IC area 1240 houses the MCU 1241, which is used to calculate and control the operation of the entire bird locator 1000. The MCU 1241 is located adjacent to the power amplifier 1242. The path from the GNSS antenna 1211 receiving the signal to the MCU 1241 after passing through the power amplifier 1242 is relatively short because the three components are physically close. This ensures that the signal from the GNSS antenna 1211 reaches the MCU 1241 as quickly as possible, guaranteeing that the signal received by the GNSS antenna 1211 is quickly amplified and enters the MCU 1241. This ensures lossless and rapid signal transmission and processing, improving the positioning accuracy of the bird locator 1000.

[0031] A charging area 1220 is located on the lower shell surface 1110, an antenna area 1210 is located on the side shell surface 1120, and a Bluetooth module 1230 is located opposite the side shell surface 1120. The Bluetooth module 1230 and the antenna area 1210 are spatially farthest apart, effectively avoiding mutual interference between the Bluetooth antenna 1231 and the GNSS antenna 1211. Furthermore, a battery 1300 is positioned between them, which also acts as a barrier, preventing mutual interference in the signal transmission between the two.

[0032] The battery 1300 is located above the charging area 1220. This allows it to be closer to the charging area 1220 for convenient charging, and also serves to block the charging coil 1221 and the GNSS antenna 1211. Furthermore, the charging coil 1221 and the GNSS antenna 1211 are essentially perpendicular to each other, thus minimizing interference and influence on the GNSS antenna 1211. Additionally, the induced magnetic field generated during charging will not affect the GNSS antenna 1211.

[0033] The bird locator 1000 of the present invention, by incorporating a flexible plate 1200 and designing no physical interfaces on the housing 1100, effectively reduces the weight of the bird locator 1000 itself, providing a prerequisite for increasing flight range. Furthermore, by positioning the GNSS antenna 1211 as far as possible from the Bluetooth module 1230 and charging coil 1221 in space, interference from the Bluetooth module 1230 and charging coil 1221 to the GNSS antenna 1211 is effectively avoided, improving the positioning accuracy of the bird locator 1000.

[0034] Furthermore, the Bluetooth avoidance zone 1233 surrounding the Bluetooth antenna 1231 effectively prevents interference from other electrical components, thus avoiding problems such as abnormal Bluetooth connections, especially when the charging coil 1221 is near the Bluetooth antenna 1231. The battery 1300 of this invention also effectively blocks interference between the Bluetooth antenna 1231, GNSS antenna 1211, and charging coil 1221.

[0035] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bird locator with a flexible plate structure, characterized in that: The device includes a housing and a flexible plate. The flexible plate is disposed inside the housing and is elongated. One end of the flexible plate has an antenna area with a GNSS antenna. The other end of the flexible plate has a charging area with an inductive charging device. A Bluetooth module is disposed adjacent to the charging area and is positioned opposite to the GNSS antenna inside the housing.

2. The bird locator with a flexible plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the antenna region is greater than or equal to one-quarter of the overall length of the flexible plate.

3. The bird locator with a flexible plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the antenna region is greater than or equal to 15cm.

4. The bird locator with a flexible plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Bluetooth module includes a Bluetooth antenna and a Bluetooth chip. One side of the Bluetooth antenna is close to the edge of the flexible board, and the other three sides of the Bluetooth antenna are provided with Bluetooth clearance zones of 1 cm or more. The Bluetooth clearance zones are used only for wiring.

5. The bird locator with a flexible plate structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The distance between the side of the Bluetooth antenna closest to the edge of the flexible plate and the edge of the flexible plate is greater than or equal to 2 mm.

6. The bird locator with a flexible plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control IC area is located adjacent to the antenna area, and the main control IC area contains an MCU.

7. The bird locator with a flexible plate structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The MCU is located next to a power amplifier.

8. The bird locator with a flexible plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery is located between the antenna area and the Bluetooth module.

9. The bird locator with a flexible plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing includes a lower shell surface, an upper cover, and a side shell surface, with the antenna area correspondingly set inside the side shell surface.

10. The bird locator with a flexible plate structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The charging area is correspondingly set inside the lower shell surface.

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