Bear stun gun

The telescopic rod with a high-speed rotating drill blade electrode stun gun provides a reliable means to force bears to retreat and prevent attacks by penetrating their thick skin effectively, addressing the limitations of existing bear countermeasures.

JP2025009590APending Publication Date: 2025-01-20池田豊

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Application Number
JP2023117888
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-07-01
Publication Date
2025-01-20

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Technical Problem

Current bear countermeasures are ineffective in forcing bears to retreat and lack reliable means to prevent attacks, as traditional methods like bells and repellent sprays fail if bears decide to attack, and stun guns struggle to penetrate thick bear skin effectively.

Method used

A self-defense device comprising a telescopic rod with a high-speed rotating drill blade electrode stun gun, allowing for deep penetration and effective electrical discharge.

Benefits of technology

Enables unilateral, safe, and effective defense against bears by quickly piercing through their thick skin, reducing the risk of attacks and promoting coexistence with bears.

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Abstract

To provide a stun gun in which problems are solved, for example, when using a stun gun to a bear, it is difficult to secure a safe distance, and it is difficult to quickly pierce an electrode to a body depth part, the stun gun being configured so that the safe distance can be secured and the electrode can be quickly pierced to the body depth part of the bear easily.SOLUTION: A stun gun is configured so that, to a tip of a rod which is extended in multi stages and is extended to a length almost equal to a length of a spear at maximum level, the stun gun is attached, where a drill blade which rotates at a high speed by driving an electric motor serves as an electrode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a bear repellent rod that can be extended in multiple stages to a length as long as a spear, and has a stun gun attached to the tip of the rod, with a drill bit that rotates at high speed driven by an electric motor serving as an electrode. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, bears are large animals that live in polar regions and cold climates, and have thick fur and subcutaneous fat to protect against the cold, and their body surface is strong and elastic. Therefore, they are no match for anti-human bladed weapons such as swords and spears. It is difficult to inflict a fatal wound on a bear with a bladed weapon, and if you inflict a partial wound on a bear, it will become even more aggressive. As a result, according to the wisdom of our ancestors from ancient times, there is a tradition of not using bladed weapons as a means of protecting oneself from bears. This tradition has been passed down in current bear countermeasures. The current standard method of dealing with bears is to use sound such as bells or radios to alert the bear to the presence of humans, giving it an early warning to leave. If the bear approaches, slowly back away. If it comes too close, spray it with a repellent. Finally, have it lie on the ground in a defensive position... methods such as loud noise bombs using gunpowder are also used. A common feature of these devices is that they are intended to encourage the bear to leave voluntarily, and they are not effective if the bear decides to attack. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-130161 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] This had the following drawbacks: When a human encounters a bear, the bear has two options, to retreat or to attack, while the human has no choice but to retreat. The bear has the power to decide whether or not to attack the human, and even whether or not to prey on the human. The bear is in a strong position to control and dominate the scene, exercising the power of life and death. The human urges the bear to reconsider its attack, and if it has decided to attack, urges it to retract it. The human verbally orders the bear to retreat and begs for its life, as it cannot understand language. This bear countermeasure, which hopes, wishes, prays that the bear will retreat of its own accord, and leaves fate to the heavens, has continued since the dawn of history. The reason why a bear chooses to attack instead of retreating depends on the bear's stress and emotions, such as whether it has just come out of hibernation, whether it is hungry, whether it has cubs, whether it is in heat, and whether it is scared, surprised, excited, or irritated at the time of the encounter. These factors combine to affect the process of judgment, decision-making, and behavior. In other words, humans are "leaving their lives to the bear's mood." Such an uncertain and unstable bear strategy is not very honorable for humans, who are the apex of the animal kingdom and who enslave and domesticate many animals to control and manage them. The reason that bear control has fallen into this state is that, with rare exceptions, there are currently no established methods that can forcibly and reliably deter bear attacks. For example, soldiers on military operations in the mountains and fields carry weapons such as automatic rifles, grenades, and grenade launchers as their work tools, so they can forcibly stop bear attacks. The same is true for workers cutting down trees, who carry chainsaws. Duck hunters can stop bears to a certain extent, even if they use a common, weak 12-gauge shotgun. Apart from these extremely rare exceptions, the vast majority of people are completely powerless against bear attacks. The current bear control measures, in which humans use bells or radios to encourage bears to leave voluntarily, leave humans unable to deal with bears that do not leave voluntarily and decide to attack. In the end, humans are forced to fight the bear with their bare hands. Naturally, the human is defeated and, in some cases, eaten. Furthermore, bears that learn to prey on humans become so-called "man-eating bears," causing serious secondary damage. This is a social issue. In the future, the habitat of bears will continue to shrink due to land development, and the opportunities for humans to encounter bears will increase. Shifting bear control measures from simply encouraging bears to leave on their own to ones that allow for interception even if they attack will promote the separation of living areas between humans and bears and the coexistence of humans and bears. The only current bear control device that attempts to forcibly stop bear attacks is a stun gun. However, there are two problems with using a stun gun on a bear. The first is that bears, unlike humans, are dangerous and cannot be approached. The second is that, unlike humans, bears are covered with thick, coarse hair and thick, tough skin, so discharging electricity on the surface of the body is not effective enough. Even if the electrode is a sharp blade, it will not work on a bear. A certain amount of force is required to quickly thrust the electrode deep into the body, and it takes time for that force to be applied, and the bear must remain still during that time. Furthermore, discharging electricity on the surface of the body only inflicts partial damage, which encourages the bear to become more aggressive. This is a technical problem.

[0005] The problems to be solved are the impediments to using a stun gun on a bear, namely, that a safe distance cannot be secured and that it is difficult to quickly insert the electrodes deep into the body, and the object of the present invention is to provide a stun gun that can secure a safe distance and easily insert the electrodes deep into the body. The present invention has been made to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Although there is a tradition of not using knives to protect oneself from bears, based on the ancient wisdom of our ancestors that "knives are ineffective against bears," these ancestors probably had no knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering, and so passed on lessons without knowing the power of blades such as electric drill bits. The same can be said about the high-voltage discharge of stun guns. The starting point is the concept that knives, cleverly devised from modern conveniences, are effective enough against bears. Below are five requirements for appropriate and effective self-defense devices for humans to use against bears. (1) Self-defense devices must be equipped with lethal power in anticipation of the worst case scenario. The reason is that devices that only encourage bears to retreat cannot deal with bears that do not retreat and attack. Bears use their claws and fangs with lethal intent, so the side fighting back must also use lethal power with the intention of killing in order to fight on equal terms. (2) Self-defense equipment must be suitable for outfighting. The distance (fighting distance) should be kept large. It would be suicidal for a human to engage in in-fighting (close combat) with a bear. A sword of sufficient length is insufficient; a spear of a suitable length is more suitable. A spear allows a one-sided attack from a position beyond the bear's reach. In general, in a fight between a sword and a spear, if the skill is equal, the spear is considered to have three times the advantage. Psychological composure helps overcome fear and enables a calm and precise response. (3) Self-defense equipment must be unobtrusive and easy to carry. The purpose of going into the mountains is not to "protect oneself from bears." The purpose may be work (forestry, surveying, academic research, underbrush cutting, weeding, snow removal, maintenance and inspection of facilities and equipment, etc.) or personal use (mountain climbing, trekking, hiking, camping, fishing, picking wild vegetables, viewing autumn leaves, etc.). Self-defense equipment for professional use by workers whose workplaces are constantly in bear habitats may be large and heavy, but equipment for general personal use should be as small, light, and compact as possible. (4) Self-defense devices must be available within the scope of the law. For example, handguns of .38 caliber or more have the ideal and perfect technical elements to eliminate bear attacks, but their use is prohibited by social restrictions. (5) Self-defense equipment must be easy to operate, require no skill, and be usable by anyone. It must be versatile and unrelated to the user's age, sex, physique, physical strength, fighting ability, mentality, or compatibility with the equipment.

[0007] The main feature of this invention is that it is a stun gun that is attached to the tip of a small, lightweight baton or stick-shaped rod that can be extended in multiple stages to a maximum length similar to that of a spear, and has a pair of long, detachable drill bits that serve as electrodes and are rotated at high speed by an electric motor. The present invention is a bear repellent stick having the above-mentioned configuration. Effect of the Invention

[0008] Below are 10 items that could be innovative or epoch-making in this invention. (1) When a bear attacks, you can forcefully fend it off. (2) You can attack unilaterally from a safe distance, out of the bear's reach. (3) It is small, lightweight, and compact, so it can be carried around without getting in the way. (4) It can be composed of technical elements within a range acceptable to the general public. (5) Easy to use for anyone, regardless of age or gender (6) It can reduce psychological anxiety and fear when entering bear habitat. (7) It will reduce tragic accidents caused by bear attacks. (8) It can teach bears that confronting humans is dangerous. (9) It is possible to capture and exterminate bears in urban areas where hunting rifles cannot be fired. (10) Humans can regain their honor as rulers of the animal kingdom.

[0009] Stun guns are used to attack the bear unilaterally from a distance, out of reach of the bear. The pair of electrodes, which consist of long, thin drill blades that rotate at high speed, have a spiral cutting edge and escape grooves carved into the steel of the drill blade, which drills into the bear's tissue at high speed, easily penetrating deep hair, elastic skin, thick subcutaneous fat, and hard bones. With just a light pressure, the drill blade penetrates deeply as if sucked in, reaching deep inside the body instantly, maximizing the effect of the high-voltage discharge, allowing the stun gun to exert its true power. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention (Example 1). [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention (Example 2). [Diagram 3]FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. This invention is a self-defense device that helps escape when encountering ferocious wild animals, mainly bears. The basic structure consists of a rod that can be extended in multiple stages and a stun gun attached to the end of the rod. When these are combined together, they exert a revolutionary effect. This could be a blessing for people who have lived in fear of bears for centuries. The main feature of the telescopic rod is that it can become as long as a spear. The main feature of the stun gun is that the electrodes are drills.

[0012] The pole can be extended in multiple stages, and when contracted it is shaped like a baton or walking stick with a grip. There is a locking mechanism at the connection point of each stage, so it can be fixed at the desired length. When fully extended, it is the length of a regular spear (about 6 to 12 shaku), and is made of a lightweight, shock-resistant, and unbreakable material. The stun gun should be as small and lightweight as possible. A cylindrical shape is suitable. Output should be as large as possible, within the approved limit. It is not enough for the electrode to simply be long and thin and sharp. A certain amount of force and time is required to break through the skin that is characteristic of bears. Since there are two electrodes close together, the force is dispersed and halved. If the bear moves and it takes time to stab the bear, the discharge occurs on the surface of its body, causing partial damage and making it aggressive. It will try to shake off the device with devastating force. Stun guns are precision instruments and will break with a strong impact. Also, if the needle hits the sternum or ribs it will not move forward. Discharging electricity inside bones is not very effective. For these reasons, the electrodes are made from drill bits that rotate at high speed driven by a motor. The power source is a rechargeable battery or battery pack. Small size and light weight are prioritized over capacity. Small capacity shortens the continuous use time, but this is not a problem. The reason is that there are only four possible scenarios for the situation to progress: ▲1▼The bear runs away. ▲2▼The bear falls. ▲3▼The human runs away. ▲4▼The human falls. Within the continuous use time, one of these scenarios will inevitably be reached. The motor shaft is mechanically branched into two shafts by a gear mechanism, while electrically insulating the motor side. The two shafts have a cylinder at the end that supports a drill bit and rotates with the axis. Two pipes pass through the body to guide the shaft to the tip of the stun gun body. The drill bit is connected to the cylinder through a detachable receiving hole at the tip of the body and is fixed in place with a fixing mechanism. The drill bit itself becomes an electrode when a current collector (pantograph) is brought into contact with the rotating system including the drill bit from the two electrodes at the tip of the body. If the discharge switch is placed on the grip, the wiring will become more complicated in proportion to the extension and contraction rate of the rod, so it is placed on the main body. Choose a type that is automatically pressed by the recoil of pressing it against the target. The electrode is rod-shaped and stored inside the stun gun, and when the lock is released, it protrudes with a spring mechanism. Pressing it after releasing the safety device will discharge the battery. A deterrent discharge is useless against bears, so adjust the position so that the tip of the electrode is in contact with the surface of the body. Bears will not be stunned if they are on the surface of the body, but it will stop moving for just a moment, so insert the electrode deep into that gap. The drill bits are removable and come in various shapes, and are used according to the opponent (type of beast). The power source for the stun gun is a special battery or a converted portion of the power source used by a drill. Descriptions of the mechanical and electrical mechanisms of the stun gun, battery, motor, and drill will be omitted.

[0013] When encountering a bear, if the bear refuses to attack despite the use of conventional self-defense devices, the self-defense device can forcibly thwart the attack, and this device has been realized in a volume, weight, and shape that can be carried without getting in the way too much.

[0014] When using this invention, ▲1▼ when you arrive in a bear habitat, attach the drill bit. ▲2▼ when you find a bear, extend the stick. ▲3▼ when a bear approaches, turn on the switch. ▲4▼ when a bear attacks, stab it. If the bear starts fighting back, stop trying to intimidate it and encourage it to retreat, and focus on killing it quickly. When attacking, stab it with the moon ring. For brown bears without moon rings, the standard strategy is to aim for the chest, but do not always stick to the standard strategy and fight flexibly according to the situation on the spot. It is also a good technique to first attack a part of the body that is far from the range of motion of the upper arm, assuming the risk of the bear shaking off the stick or tool with its upper arm. Once the bear is unconscious or otherwise incapacitated, continue discharging the discharge so that it does not regain its fighting spirit immediately. However, excessive discharge can cause ventricular fibrillation, so stop at a moderate level from the perspective of animal protection. If the discharge penetrates the heart, it will be an excessive attack, so pull it out immediately. EXAMPLES

[0015] (Attachment type) A screw hole is provided at the end of the telescopic rod, and the drill-equipped stun gun, which is an integrated power supply, motor, and stun gun, is stored in a holder with a screw that fits the screw hole at the bottom, and is attached to the end of the rod. (Single-handed) EXAMPLES

[0016] (Built-in type) The innermost tube at the end of the telescopic rod houses a drill-equipped stun gun that is an integrated unit of the power supply, motor, and stun gun, and the outermost tube serves as a grip. (For double-handed use) [Industrial Applicability]

[0017] It can be used easily and inexpensively as an alternative to a tranquilizer gun when urgently subduing or capturing large animals with thick, tough skin. [Explanation of symbols]

[0018] 1. Stun Gun 2 Drill Bits 3 Switch 4 Motors 5. Battery 6 Holder 7 Telescopic rod 8 Grip 9 Drill Bit Case

Claims

1. This bear repellent rod is characterized by having a function in which the electrode of a stun gun attached to the end of the rod is turned into a drill bit that rotates at high speed by driving an electric motor.

2. 2. The bear repellent stick of claim 1, characterized in that the multi-stage extendable stick has a function of extending to the length of a standard spear (1.8 meters or more) when fully extended.

Citation Information

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