Lighted bird and animal protection equipment
A wearable device with LED lights and speakers deters bears and wild boars by emitting light and sound, addressing the ineffectiveness of traditional noise-making methods and enhancing safety in various environments.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2021114883
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-11-24
- Filing Date
- 2021-07-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-07-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing devices fail to effectively deter bears and wild boars from attacking from behind while individuals are working in fields or walking in urban or residential areas, as they rely on noise-making methods that are not always effective against increasingly fearless wildlife.
A wearable device equipped with LED lights and speakers that emit light and sound to deter animals, either manually or automatically triggered by sensors, providing a powerful visual and auditory deterrent.
The device effectively deters bears and wild boars by dazzling them with light and frightening them with sound, reducing the risk of attacks by causing them to retreat without requiring individuals to run away, thus enhancing safety in potentially dangerous situations.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to a bird and animal protection device that has multiple LED lights and speakers with sound generating bases facing outward on the front, back, left and right sides of clothing such as a belt, jumper or vest. [Background technology]
[0002] In recent years, bears and wild boars have increasingly appeared in areas from rural areas to near human habitations, causing serious human casualties nationwide. In the 1970s, many wild animals in Japan were described as "on the verge of extinction" or "in steady decline." Asiatic black bears were no longer found in Kyushu, and their population was estimated at approximately 6,600 across a small area of Shikoku and the entire country. However, by 2010, their numbers had increased significantly to an estimated 13,000-30,000. There are many reasons for this overpopulation, including the ease of winter survival due to global warming, the aging and decline of hunters, and the extinction of wolves, which has led to an increase in population numbers. Furthermore, the increase in cedar plantations in mountain forests has led to a decline in acorn-bearing beech trees such as Mizunara oak, Sawtooth oak, and chestnut trees, as well as an increase in fruit harvests. As winter approaches, unharvested vegetables and discarded crops are left in fields in late autumn, and fruits such as persimmons and yuzu are left unattended, leading to wild animals seeking feeding grounds in residential areas. These increased numbers of wild animals have also begun to appear in urban areas in search of food. While hiking, trekking, or gathering wild vegetables, you may encounter a bear or wild boar and, unfortunately, be attacked. The reasons for attacking people include a preemptive attack caused by the discomfort of unexpectedly encountering a human, or a preemptive attack to protect children if they are accompanied by a child. Other reasons include being irritated by some kind of stress, attacking as a playful act, or attacking to be eaten.
[0003] Countermeasures include using a bear bell or making noise with a radio to let bears know where you are so they won't come near you and avoid unexpected encounters, and if you do encounter one, it's important to stay calm and quietly back away without showing your back to them.In the past, it was said that bears would often leave when they sensed a human, but in recent years, there has been an increase in incidents where they are not afraid to see a human and are attacking from behind. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] The problem it aims to solve is to prevent bears and wild boars from attacking you from behind, not while hiking, trekking or picking wild vegetables, but while working in the fields or walking in urban or residential areas, by using a powerful light that dazzles the birds and animals and a sound that scares them away.
[0005] To provide a bird and animal protection device with a light that can be worn when doing farm work or taking a night walk in a place where bears or wild boars are likely to appear, and can be switched on depending on the situation, dazzling the eyes with the LED light's property of emitting light in a certain direction, and at the same time frightening the birds and animals with the roaring sounds of wild animals such as wolves and lions or unpleasant high-frequency sounds, causing them to retreat without being attacked. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] The lighted bird and animal protection device of the present invention comprises a power switch case that incorporates a power battery, is electrically connected to the power battery by a cord, and is equipped with a switch for switching the power battery on and off; an LED light that is electrically connected to the power battery and the switch by a cord; and a speaker (hereinafter simply referred to as "speaker") with a sound generating base that stores sound, that is electrically connected to the power battery and the switch by a cord; when the switch is turned on, the LED light lights up and the speaker generates the stored sound.
[0007] The lighted bird and animal protection device of the present invention may be configured such that the cord is passed through a belt having a cord hole inside, electrically connecting the switch, the LED light, and the speaker, and the power switch case, the LED light, and the speaker are fixed to the belt.
[0008] In the light-equipped bird and animal protection device of the present invention, the belt is a straight waist belt that can be worn around the waist of the wearer, and the switch of the power switch case fixed to the belt, the LED light, and the speaker are electrically connected via the cord passed through the cord hole, and by switching the switch on, the LED light lights up and the speaker produces the stored sound.
[0009] In the light-equipped bird and animal protection device of the present invention, the belt comprises a straight waist belt that can be worn around the waist of the wearer with the cord passed through the cord hole, and two suspender-like belts that branch off from the straight waist belt and have branch cords that branch off from the cord passed through the cord hole of the straight waist belt and pass through the cord holes themselves; the straight waist belt is worn around the waist of the wearer, and the two suspender-like belts that branch off from the straight waist belt are worn over the wearer's shoulders, and the two suspender-like belts can be fastened to the straight waist belt via the wearer's shoulders; the power switch case, the LED light, and the speaker fixed to the belt are electrically connected via the cord passed through the cord hole of the straight waist belt and the branch cords that branch off from it and pass through the cord holes of the two suspender-like belts; and when the switch is turned on, the LED light lights up and the speaker produces the stored sound.
[0010] The lighted bird and animal protection device of the present invention has the speaker with the sound generating base built into the power switch case, and the speaker generates the stored sound through a sound through-hole provided on the surface of the power switch case.
[0011] The lighted bird and animal protection device of the present invention further comprises a sensor fixed to the belt, and a microcomputer electrically connected to the sensor and the power battery and located within the power switch case; when the sensor detects an object to be sensed, the microcomputer turns on the switch electrically connected to the power battery by a cord, causing the LED light to emit light and the speaker to produce the stored sound. [Effects of the Invention]
[0012] If you encounter a bear or a wild boar and panic, turning your back on it and running away, the animal may instinctively chase you and attack you, as it has a habit of chasing fleeing things. However, in recent years, many of the human casualties have been caused by bears sneaking up on people from behind or the side and attacking them. Instead of running away, the lighted bird and animal protection device of the present invention can be worn around the waist or shoulders, emitting a dazzling light and an unpleasant sound that frightens the animal you encounter, making it hesitate to attack and causing it to retreat.
[0013] The lighted bird and animal protection device of the present invention may be a manual type in which the switch is manually switched on or off, but it can also be an automatic switch that turns on via a microcomputer when the sensor detects an object to be detected, allowing for automatic monitoring by the sensor.
[0014] The lighted bird and animal protection device of the present invention can be worn over clothing, leaving both hands free, so that even when doing agricultural work, the sensor detects the nature of the LED light, which emits light in a specific direction, and can dazzle the animals. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a belt-type bird and animal protection device with a light according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the inside of a power switch case and a belt that constitute a belt-type bird and animal protection device with a light according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3]FIG. 10 is a plan perspective view of a belt-type bird and animal protection device with a light according to a second embodiment of the present invention, which is made up of a waist belt and two suspender-like belts branching off from the waist belt. [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are a front view and a back view, respectively, of a person wearing a bird and animal protection device with a light according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the inside of a belt-type bird and animal protection device with a light according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0016] 2, the lighted bird and animal protection device (1) of the present invention includes a power switch case (5) that houses a battery (14) and is electrically connected to the battery (14) by a cord (11) and includes a switch (7) for turning the battery (14) on and off, an LED light (2) electrically connected to the battery (14) and the switch (7) by the cord (11), and a speaker (3) with a sound generating board (hereinafter simply referred to as the "speaker") that stores sound and is electrically connected to the battery (14) and the switch (7) by the cord (11). When the switch (7) is turned on, the lighted bird and animal protection device (1) of the present invention causes the LED light (2) to emit light and the speaker (3) to generate the stored sound.
[0017] The lighted bird and animal protection device (1) of the present invention may have a speaker (3) with a sound generating base built into the power switch case (5), as shown in Figure 2, and the speaker (3) may generate stored sounds through a sound passage hole (4) provided on the surface of the power switch case (5). (1) A bird and animal protection device that is fastened to a belt worn around the waist
[0018] As shown in Figure 1, the lighted bird and animal protection device (1) of this embodiment has a cord (11) passed through a belt (20) with a cord-passing hole (13) inside, electrically connecting the switch (7), LED light (2), and speaker (3), and the power switch case (5), LED light (2), and speaker (3) are fixed to the belt (20).
[0019] In this type of lighted bird and animal protection device (1), the belt (20) is a straight waist belt (21) that can be worn around the waist of the wearer, and the switch (7) of the power switch case (5) fixed to the belt (20), the LED light (2), and the speaker (3) are electrically connected via a cord (11) passed through a cord-passing hole (13). By turning on the switch (7), the LED light (2) lights up and the speaker (3) generates a stored sound. [Example]
[0020] 1 is a partially longitudinal, explanatory perspective view of a belt-type lighted bird and animal protection device (1) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The belt-type lighted bird and animal protection device (1) of the first embodiment has a plurality of LED lights (2) spaced apart on the front side of the belt (1). The LED lights (2) are connected to a power supply battery (14) inside a power switch case (5) attached to the belt (1) with Velcro (registered trademark) (6), via a switch (7) and a speaker (3) with a sound generating circuit board, through a cord (11) inside the belt. A snap-on battery replacement cover (5') is provided on the side of the power switch case (5).
[0021] 2 is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional explanatory reference diagram of the power switch case (5) of the first embodiment of the present invention, in which the power switch case (5) is attached to a belt (1) by wrapping it around the belt with Velcro (registered trademark) (6) provided at the top and bottom of the power switch case (5) and passing it through the belt. Inside the power switch case (5) are the positive terminal (9) and negative terminal of the power battery (14). The terminal (10) is fixed and installed. A cord (11) is connected to the LED light (2) via a push switch (7) and a speaker with a sound generating circuit board (3) through a cord hole (12) drilled in the belt and a hollow cord hole (13) inside the belt. On the front of the power switch case (5) are provided holes (8) for the push switch (7) and multiple audio holes (4) for the speaker with a sound generating circuit board (3). (2) Bird and animal protection equipment that is fastened to a belt and worn like suspenders
[0022] The lighted bird and animal protection device (1) of the present invention may be fastened to a suspender-like belt (20) as shown in Figures 4(a) and (b). In the lighted bird and animal protection device (1) of this embodiment, the belt (20) may be composed of a straight waist belt (21) that can be worn around the waist of the wearer with the cord (11) passed through the cord-passing holes (13), as shown in Figure 3, and two suspender-like belts (22) branching from the straight waist belt (21) and passing through the cord-passing holes (13) of the straight waist belt (21) a branch cord (11) branching from the cord (11) passed through the cord-passing holes (13) of the straight waist belt (21).
[0023] That is, the belt (20) of this embodiment is a belt (20) with suspenders, as shown in Figures 4(a) and (b), in which a straight waist belt (21) is worn around the waist of a wearer, two suspender-like belts (22) branching from the straight waist belt (21) are worn over the shoulders of the wearer, and the two suspender-like belts (22) can be fastened to the straight waist belt (21) via the wearer's shoulders. A power switch case (5) fixed to the belt (20) (the straight waist belt (21) and the suspender-like belt (22)) is electrically connected to the LED light (2) and speaker (3) via a cord (11) passed through a cord hole (13) in the straight waist belt (21) and branch cords (11) branching from the cord (11) and passing through the cord holes (13) of two suspender-like belts (22). By turning on the switch, the LED light (2) lights up and the speaker (3) generates the sound stored in the circuit board. [Example]
[0024] 3 is a perspective view of a lighted bird and animal protection device (1) according to a second embodiment of the present invention, which is equipped with a plurality of LED lights (2) and speakers (3) with sound generating bases. This device is worn over a jumper, for example, and the LED lights (2) are pre-installed on the lighted bird and animal protection device (1) so that they are positioned on the chest, waist, or back. It is also possible to place the power switch case (5) in an inner pocket and connect it to the LED lights (2) from inside the jumper with a cord (11), and then install the speakers (3) with sound generating bases on the chest and back.
[0025] In this way, the belt (20) can be used not only as a waist belt (21), but also as a sash worn over the shoulder (suspender-like belt (22)) as shown in Figure 4, as an armband or bracelet worn on the arm or wrist, or as a hat or headband. [Example]
[0026] The lighted bird and animal protection device (1) according to the present invention may further include a sensor (15) fixed to the belt (20), and a microcomputer (16) electrically connected to the sensor (15) and the battery (14) and disposed within the power switch case (5). The sensor (15) is a human detection sensor, a heat sensor, or other such sensor, and when the microcomputer (16) is turned on and operated, it receives electrical energy from the battery (14) electrically connected via the microcomputer (16) to operate, and can send a signal to the microcomputer (16) when it detects an object to be detected.
[0027] When the sensor (15) detects an object to be detected, the sensor (15) outputs the signal. The microcomputer (16) that receives the signal turns on the switch (7) electrically connected to the power battery (14) via the cord (11), causing the LED light (2) to light up and the speaker (3) to emit the stored sound.
[0028] Although the lighted bird and animal protection device according to the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments and examples. The materials, types, etc. that make up the lighted bird and animal protection device according to the present invention are not particularly limited, and the dimensions and thickness can also be changed as appropriate.
[0029] The cords connecting the LED light, the speaker with the sound generating base, and the sensor to the battery may be connected in series or in parallel. The cord connecting to the battery may include multiple conductive wires, some of which may branch off to form a branch cord.
[0030] In addition, the present invention can be implemented in various forms with various improvements, modifications, and changes made based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]
[0031] In addition to human casualties, wild animals are also increasingly damaging crops, causing economic hardship for an increasing number of farmers. Various defenses against wild boars, monkeys, deer, palm civets, and crows have not been very effective, but they must be tried. The powerful LED light (2) of this invention emits light in a specific direction, blinding predators. At the same time, it emits the roars of wild animals such as wolves and lions, or other high-frequency, unpleasant sounds that frighten birds and animals, scaring them away and reducing damage without exterminating them. A spray container that emits the smell of wild animal feces and urine can also be added. [Explanation of symbols]
[0032] 1: Bird and animal protection equipment with light 2: LED light 3: Speaker with sound generating base 4: Audio through hole 5: Power switch case 5a: Power battery replacement lid 6: Velcro (registered trademark) 7: Switch (push switch) 8: Hole for push switch 9: Positive terminal 10: Negative terminal 11: Code 12: Cord hole 13: Cord hole 14: Power battery 15: Sensor 16: Microcomputer 20: Belt 21: Straight waist belt 22: Suspender belt 22a: Velcro (registered trademark) fastener
Claims
1. Built-in power battery, a power switch case electrically connected to the power switch case by a cord and equipped with a switch for turning the power battery on and off; an LED light electrically connected to the power battery and the switch by a cord; a speaker with a sound generating base (hereinafter simply referred to as "speaker") that is electrically connected to the power battery and the switch by a cord and stores sound; When the switch is turned on, the LED light emits light and the speaker generates a stored sound. The cord is passed through a belt having a cord hole therein, and the switch, the LED light, and the speaker are electrically connected to each other. The lighted bird and animal protection device has the power switch case, the LED light, and the speaker fixed to the belt.
2. The belt is a straight waist belt that can be worn around the waist of a wearer, The switch of the power switch case fixed to the belt, the LED light, and the speaker are electrically connected via the cord passed through the cord hole, By turning on the switch, the LED light will light up and the speaker will play the stored sound. The lighted bird and animal protection device according to claim 1.
3. The belt is a straight waist belt that can be worn around the waist of a wearer with the cord passed through the cord-passing hole; The belt comprises two suspender-like belts, each of which has a cord branched from the straight waist belt and passed through a cord-passing hole of the straight waist belt, and a branch cord branched from the cord passed through the cord-passing hole of the straight waist belt, and the branch cord is passed through the cord-passing hole, A belt with suspenders is provided, in which a straight waist belt is worn around the waist of a wearer, and two suspender-like belts branching from the straight waist belt are worn over the shoulders of the wearer, and the two suspender-like belts can be fastened to the straight waist belt via the wearer's shoulders, A cord passed through a cord-passing hole of the straight waist belt; The power switch case, the LED light, and the speaker are electrically connected to the belt via a branch cord that branches off from the belt and passes through cord holes in the two suspender-like belts. By turning on the switch, the LED light will light up and the speaker will play the stored sound. The lighted bird and animal protection device according to claim 1.
4. 2. The bird and animal protection device with light as described in claim 1, wherein the speaker with the sound generating base is built into the power switch case, and the speaker generates the stored sound through a sound through-hole provided on the surface of the power switch case.
5. a sensor fixed to the belt; a microcomputer electrically connected to the sensor and the power supply battery and disposed within the power switch case; When the sensor detects an object to be sensed, the microcomputer turns on the switch electrically connected to the power battery by a cord, The LED light emits light and the speaker emits the stored sound. The lighted bird and animal protection device according to claim 1.
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