Bird distributed weight light wearable device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522295465.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-30
AI Technical Summary
[0003]1.现有的鸟类负重装置一般为背包,且为单点背部加载,质量集中在10-30g,仅适用于鹰、鸮等体重>500g的猛禽;对于大多数体重为30-200g的小型鸟类,存在无法负载或需2-4周渐进驯化的问题,导致实验周期长、样本流失
[0019] 1. The simple wearable device for distributed weight-bearing of birds of this utility model is suitable for weight-bearing training of various birds. It is not only suitable for large birds of prey, but also for small birds. The size of the simple wearable device for distributed weight-bearing and the weight of the weight blocks can be adjusted as needed according to the size of the individual bird.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of outdoor flight wearable devices for birds, specifically relating to a simple wearable device for birds to carry weight in a distributed manner. Background Technology
[0002] Existing bird wearable devices are generally suitable for in vivo field experiments such as collecting homing pigeons or flight trajectory data, while traditional bird weight-bearing devices have the following problems:
[0003] 1. Existing bird load-bearing devices are generally backpacks with single-point back loading and a weight range of 10-30g. They are only suitable for birds of prey such as eagles and owls weighing more than 500g. For most small birds weighing 30-200g, there are problems with the ability to carry the load or the need for 2-4 weeks of gradual acclimatization, resulting in long experimental cycles and sample loss.
[0004] 2. Traditional backpacks use rigid back panels or one-piece shells, and the center of gravity deviates from the midpoint of the bird's keel by more than 5 mm (≤2 mm behind the midpoint of the keel is the safe range). Experiments have shown that the pitch angle of birds increases by 3-5° and the heart rate increases by 10-15%, thus interfering with the authenticity of navigation behavior data.
[0005] 3. Traditional bird sensors rely on AB glue and Velcro to bond to the skin on the back, which takes more than 24 hours to cure. They must be cut or peeled off before removal, and the operation in the field takes more than 5 minutes. The cost of single use is high.
[0006] 4. The rigid shell or thick webbing of existing backpacks restricts the abduction angle of the humerus of birds, causing the amplitude of wing flapping to decrease by 20-30%, resulting in abnormal energy consumption and distorted flight trajectory.
[0007] In summary, there is currently a lack of a simple, lightweight, wearable device with a dual-area design (back and underwing) that is "easy to wear and fly without prior adaptation," which can be used for long-distance outdoor spatial navigation and motion behavior regulation training of birds for weighted flight training. Utility Model Content
[0008] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention proposes a simple wearable device for distributed weight-bearing in birds. It achieves a four-fold breakthrough: ≤2g weight, three-point dispersion, elastic following, and instant replacement / removal. When using this device to bear weight for birds, no adaptation to the weight-bearing device is required, providing birds with a zero-interference, reusable, and low-cost instant loading platform, thus providing technical support for research on weight-bearing training and movement behavior regulation in birds.
[0009] This utility model discloses a simple wearable device for distributing weight-bearing in birds, comprising: two back elastic cords connected at both ends; two underwing elastic cords connected at both ends, and each underwing elastic cord is connected to one of the two back elastic cords; a back Velcro fastener located at one of the intersections of the two back elastic cords and the two underwing elastic cords; and an underwing Velcro fastener attached to the underwing elastic cords.
[0010] The two ends of the two underwing elastic cords are respectively connected to the two ends of the two back elastic cords.
[0011] The hook and loop fastener on the back is fixed to the outer side at one of the intersections of the two back elastic cords and the two underwing elastic cords.
[0012] The hook side of the back Velcro is fixedly connected to the back weight block, which can be a training weight block, a mini GPS locator, an environmental monitoring sensor, a flight monitoring instrument, or a scientific research recording and stimulation device.
[0013] The loop side of the underwing Velcro is fixedly installed on the outer side of the middle position of the underwing elastic cord.
[0014] The hook side of the underwing Velcro is fixedly connected to the underwing weight block, which is a training weight block, a mini GPS locator, an environmental monitoring sensor, a flight monitoring instrument, and a scientific research recording and stimulation device.
[0015] The back Velcro is located in the middle and rear region of the bird's back, and the underwing Velcro is located on both sides of the bird's abdomen near the axillary folds.
[0016] The center of gravity of the back Velcro, underwing Velcro, back weight block, and underwing weight block tends to coincide with the bird's own center of gravity.
[0017] The center of gravity of the back Velcro, underwing Velcro, back weight block, and underwing weight block is located ≤2mm behind the midpoint of the bird's keel.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0019] 1. The simple wearable device for distributed weight-bearing of birds of this utility model is suitable for weight-bearing training of various birds. It is not only suitable for large birds of prey, but also for small birds. The size of the simple wearable device for distributed weight-bearing and the weight of the weight blocks can be adjusted as needed according to the size of the individual bird.
[0020] 2. It can achieve a three-point distributed load-bearing structure on the back and under the wings. It adopts an "inverted triangle" design to distribute the load. It is composed of two components: high-strength elastic rope and full nylon Velcro. It forms a three-point distributed load-bearing structure on the back and under the wings. The center of gravity is always located behind the middle point of the bird's keel. It will not cause the bird to be unstable or panicked when it is initially bearing the load, and it has virtually no impact on the bird.
[0021] 3. The device of this invention is small in size and light in weight (total weight of the device ≤ 2g), requires no adaptation, and can be worn and used immediately, thus shortening the experimental cycle.
[0022] 4. The elastic rope has an elongation rate of 150-300%. The elastic rope stretches and extends synchronously with the flapping of birds' wings, without any attenuation of the amplitude of the birds' wings.
[0023] 5. The hook side of the Velcro connects to the weight block, while the loop side is fixed to the wearable device. The Velcro loop-hook interface enables the replacement of the weight block and external equipment in 1 second, and the wearing and removal can be completed in 30 seconds, without the need for an adaptation period.
[0024] 6. Low cost, can be sewn as needed, and can be reused. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the bird-dispersed, weight-bearing, simple wearable device of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bird-distributed weight-bearing simple wearable device of this utility model after adding the weight-bearing blocks.
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model worn on birds. Figure 1 .
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model worn on birds. Figure 2 .
[0029] Figure label:
[0030] Elastic rope on the back 1; elastic rope under the wings 2; Velcro on the back 3; Velcro under the wings 4; weight block on the back 5; weight block under the wings 6. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0032] like Figures 1-4As shown, the present invention provides a simple wearable device for birds with distributed load-bearing capacity, comprising: a back elastic cord 1, an underwing elastic cord 2, a back Velcro strap 3, and an underwing Velcro strap 4. There are two back elastic cords 1, and the two ends of the two back elastic cords 1 are connected to each other; there are two underwing elastic cords 2, and the two ends of the two underwing elastic cords 2 are connected to each other, and the two ends of the two underwing elastic cords 2 are respectively connected to the two ends of the two back elastic cords 1.
[0033] The back elastic rope 1 and the underwing elastic rope 2 are made of high-strength and high-elasticity elastic ropes. This ensures the strength of the ropes while providing good extension range, which is more conducive to the flapping of birds' wings and further reduces the impact of load on birds' flight.
[0034] The back Velcro 3 is located at one of the intersections of the two back elastic cords 1 and the two underwing elastic cords 2; the underwing Velcro 4 is attached to the underwing elastic cord 2.
[0035] Specifically, the looped side of the back Velcro 3 is fixed to the outer side at one of the intersections of the two back elastic cords 1 and the two under-wing elastic cords 2. The looped side of the under-wing Velcro 4 is fixed to the outer side of the under-wing elastic cord 2 at the middle position.
[0036] The elastic cord 1 on the back is fixedly connected to the fleece side of the hook and loop fastener 3 on the back, and the elastic cord 2 under the wings is fixedly connected to the fleece side of the hook and loop fastener 4 under the wings. This is to reduce friction between the weight or equipment and the skin of birds during long-distance flights. Specifically, the fleece side of the elastic cord and the hook and loop fastener can be fixed together by sewing.
[0037] The hook side of the back Velcro 3 is fixedly connected to the back weight block 5. The back weight block 5 is a training weight block, a mini GPS locator, an environmental monitoring sensor, a flight monitoring instrument, a scientific research recording and stimulation device, etc.
[0038] The hook side of the underwing Velcro 4 is fixedly connected to the underwing weight block 6. The underwing weight block 6 is a training weight block, a mini GPS locator, an environmental monitoring sensor, a flight monitoring instrument, a scientific research recording and stimulation device, etc.
[0039] The design of the back Velcro 3 and underwing Velcro 4 allows for easy removal and re-attaching of weights in 1 second, enabling disassembly and reuse within 30 seconds. Furthermore, the Velcro and elastic cord are very lightweight, with a total weight of less than 2g when the weights are not installed. Therefore, birds do not need prior adaptation to the weight-bearing device when using this invention for weight-bearing purposes.
[0040] The back Velcro 3 is located in the middle and rear region of the bird's back, and the underwing Velcro 4 is located on both sides of the bird's abdomen near the axillary folds. The center of gravity of the back Velcro 3, underwing Velcro 4, back weight block 5, and underwing weight block 6 tends to coincide with the bird's own center of gravity.
[0041] Taking a pigeon as an example, the pigeon's center of gravity is located on the central axis of its body, near the area between the chest and abdomen. When adding weight to the pigeon's back and the sides of its abdomen under the wings, the spatial center of gravity of the wearable device can be adjusted to be closer to the pigeon's original center of gravity, thus reducing the impact on its flight balance.
[0042] The middle and rear of the back and the sides of the abdomen near the armpit folds are the preferred areas for load-bearing, as these areas can provide good aerodynamic performance and stability without significantly shifting the center of gravity. If the pigeon is burdened with weight on the middle and rear of its back and under its wings near its abdomen, the pigeon's center of gravity will remain near its body's central axis, slightly biased towards the back or abdomen, but will not deviate significantly from its original balance point, thus maintaining flight stability.
[0043] Specifically, a three-point distributed load is formed by one back point and two symmetrical underwing points, with the center of gravity always located ≤2mm behind the midpoint of the bird's keel.
[0044] In use, the two back elastic cords 1 simply need to pass through the bird's head and stretch to its neck, and the two underwing elastic cords 2 on both sides are then looped around the bird's wing roots to complete the portable wearing of the distributed load-bearing simplified device. Then, the back load-bearing blocks 5 with hooks and the underwing load-bearing blocks 6 are respectively installed on the bird's back and both sides of the wing roots to achieve distributed load-bearing.
[0045] Example 1
[0046] The main modules of devices such as mini GPS locators, environmental monitoring sensors, flight monitoring instruments, and scientific recording and stimulation devices can be installed on the back Velcro straps, while the battery modules are symmetrically distributed and installed on the underwing Velcro straps. The main modules and battery modules are connected via plug-in terminal wires, achieving synergistic optimization of load distribution and energy capacity enhancement. Specifically, the female connector of the plug-in terminal wire connects to the battery module, and the male connector connects to the main module. When the female and male connectors are connected, the battery modules can supply power to the main modules.
[0047] Example 2
[0048] Different functional devices can be installed separately on the back Velcro and the underwing Velcro on both sides, enabling distributed installation of heterogeneous functional modules and thus simultaneously completing multiple tasks in parallel. For example, a CCD miniature camera can be installed on the back Velcro, while a mini GPS locator, environmental monitoring sensor, or flight monitoring device can be installed on each of the two underwing Velcro locations.
[0049] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0050] In this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0051] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A bird distributed load minimalist wearable device, characterized in that, include: The back elastic cord has two sections, and the two ends of the two back elastic cords are connected to each other. There are two underwing elastic cords, the two ends of which are connected to each other, and both underwing elastic cords are connected to two back elastic cords. Back Velcro, wherein the back Velcro is located at one of the intersections of the two back elastic cords and the two underwing elastic cords; Underwing hook and loop fasteners, which are attached to the underwing elastic cords.
2. The bird-dispersed, weight-bearing, simple wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the two underwing elastic cords are respectively connected to the two ends of the two back elastic cords.
3. The avian distributed load reduction minimalist wearable device of claim 1, wherein, The hook and loop fastener on the back is fixed to the outer side at one of the intersections of the two back elastic cords and the two underwing elastic cords.
4. The avian distributed load reduction minimalist wearable device of claim 3, wherein, The hook side of the back Velcro is fixedly connected to the back weight block, which can be a training weight block, a mini GPS locator, an environmental monitoring sensor, a flight monitoring instrument, or a scientific research recording and stimulation device.
5. The avian distributed load reduction minimalist wearable device of claim 4, wherein, The loop side of the underwing Velcro is fixedly installed on the outer side of the middle position of the underwing elastic cord.
6. The avian distributed load reduction minimalist wearable device of claim 5, wherein, The hook side of the underwing Velcro is fixedly connected to the underwing weight block, which is a training weight block, a mini GPS locator, an environmental monitoring sensor, a flight monitoring instrument, and a scientific research recording and stimulation device.
7. The avian distributed load reduction minimalist wearable device of claim 1, wherein, The back Velcro is located in the middle and rear area of the bird's back.
8. The avian distributed load reduction minimalist wearable device of claim 1, wherein, The underwing Velcro straps are located on both sides of the bird's abdomen near the armpit folds.
9. The bird distributed load reduction minimalist wearable device of claim 6, wherein, The center of gravity of the back Velcro, underwing Velcro, back weight block, and underwing weight block tends to coincide with the bird's own center of gravity.
10. The avian distributed load reduction minimalist wearable device of claim 9, wherein, The total center of gravity of the back Velcro, underwing Velcro, back weight block, and underwing weight block is located ≤2mm behind the midpoint of the bird's keel.