Bird and animal repellent device

Abstract

This invention provides a bird and animal repellent device that enhances its effectiveness in deterring birds and animals by generating sound from an audio device suspended from the self-propelled mobile device while the mobile device moves. [Solution] The bird and animal repellent device comprises a first support post, a second support post, a support cable 4 extending laterally between the first and second support posts, a self-propelled mobile device 10 that moves on the support cable, and a sound device 6 suspended from the self-propelled mobile device. The self-propelled mobile device comprises a first part 12 provided on the upper side of the support cable, comprising a gear part 14 in contact with the upper side of the support cable, a drive part 15, and a control part 18; a second part 30 formed to be separable from the first part 12 and provided on the lower side of the support cable, comprising a roller part 35 in contact with the lower side of the support cable; and a mounting bracket 40 that combines the first part and the second part in a state where the first part is positioned on the upper part of the support cable and the second part is positioned on the lower part of the support cable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bird and animal repellent device.

Background Art

[0002] When drying rice after harvesting, there is a problem that damage such as being eaten by birds and animals occurs. Methods for repelling birds and animals have been studied to protect the harvested rice from birds and animals.

[0003] For example, conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, a pest repellent device for keeping away pest animals such as deer and wild boars that damage agricultural crops has been proposed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In such a pest repellent device, by intermittently operating a colored LED light emitting unit and an acoustic generator, it aims to achieve a repellent effect on pest animals. However, for animals such as relatively intelligent monkeys, since the sound from the acoustic generator is always generated from the same location, the animals such as monkeys learn, and there is a problem that it is difficult to obtain a repellent effect. Also, the same applies to other birds and animals. Even if the sound from the acoustic generator is always generated from the same location, there are problems such as the repellent effect weakening or it being difficult to obtain a repellent effect.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and while generating sound by a sound device suspended from a self-propelled mobile device, the self-propelled mobile device moves, and an object is to provide a self-propelled mobile device that enhances the effect of repelling birds and animals.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To achieve the above objective, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a bird and animal repellent device comprises: a first support column extending upward from the ground; a second support column extending upward from the ground; a support cable extending laterally between the first and second support columns; a self-propelled mobile device that moves on the support cable; and a sound device suspended from the self-propelled mobile device, wherein the self-propelled mobile device comprises: a first part provided on the upper side of the support cable, comprising a first part body, a gear part in contact with the upper side of the support cable, a drive unit for driving the gear part, and a control unit for controlling the drive unit; a second part formed detachably from the first part and provided on the lower side of the support cable, comprising a second part body, a roller part in contact with the lower side of the support cable; and a mounting device for combining the first part and the second part in a state where the first part is positioned on the upper part of the installed support cable and the second part is positioned on the lower part of the support cable. According to the embodiment of the present invention configured in this manner, the first part is positioned on the upper part of the installed support rope and the second part is positioned on the lower part of the support rope, and the first part and the second part can be combined using a mounting device. As a result, a self-propelled mobile device is formed by combining the first part from the upper part of the support rope and the second part from the lower part of the support rope. Therefore, the self-propelled mobile device moves while emitting sound from a sound device suspended from the self-propelled mobile device, thereby enhancing the effect of deterring birds and animals. Furthermore, when the position of the sound device changes with the movement of the self-propelled mobile device, the sound emitted from the suspended sound device fluctuates, further enhancing the effect of deterring birds and animals. Moreover, since the self-propelled mobile device is formed with a predetermined special structure, the self-propelled mobile device can be positioned on the support rope in a less troublesome manner without removing the support rope after the support rope has been installed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, the animal repellent device generates sound from an audio device suspended from the self-propelled mobile device while the device moves, thereby enhancing its effectiveness in repelling animals. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of a bird and animal repellent device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of a self-propelled mobile device for deterring birds and animals according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure shows the first and second parts of a self-propelled mobile device for deterring birds and animals according to one embodiment of the present invention, separated from each other. [Figure 4] This is a view of the first part of a self-propelled mobile device for deterring birds and animals according to one embodiment of the present invention, seen from a diagonal downward angle. [Figure 5] This is a view from below of the first part of a self-propelled mobile device for deterring birds and animals according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a view from above of the second part of a self-propelled mobile device for deterring birds and animals according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view illustrating examples of the shapes of the first gear section, second gear section, and third gear section of the first part of a self-propelled mobile device for a bird and animal repellent device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This diagram shows a self-propelled mobile device for deterring birds and animals according to one embodiment of the present invention, with a central vertical cross-section, and illustrates the positional relationships of the first gear section, second gear section, third gear section, first roller section, second roller section, support ropes, etc. [Figure 9] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the internal structure of the first part of a bird and animal repellent device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This diagram shows a flowchart illustrating a method for preparing a self-propelled mobile device by attaching the first part and the second part to a support cable in a bird and animal repellent device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11]This diagram shows a flowchart illustrating a method for deterring birds and animals in a bird and animal repellent device according to one embodiment of the present invention, in which a self-propelled mobile device is moved on a support cable. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The following describes a bird and animal repellent device 1, equipped with a function to repel birds and animals, according to one embodiment of the present invention, with reference to the attached drawings. The embodiments described herein are illustrative and will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications, changes, and substitutions are possible within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed, and various modifications, changes, etc., are possible in its form and details without departing from the claims. Furthermore, the components disclosed in the specification can be freely combined.

[0011] The following describes a bird and animal repellent device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, with reference to the attached drawings. The bird and animal repellent device is a device installed to keep birds, animals, such as monkeys, away. The bird and animal repellent device 1 comprises a first support column 2, a second support column 3, a support cable 4, a direction-changing plate 5, a self-propelled mobile device 10, and a sound device 6.

[0012] The first support column 2 extends vertically upward from the ground. For example, the first support column 2 may be a stake driven into the ground or extend vertically upward from a base-shaped structure on the ground. The first support column 2 is formed in a rod shape. The height of the first support column 2 is set, for example, to the eye level of an adult. The height of the first support column 2 is set, for example, to a height within the range of 1.5m to 2m. The first support column 2 may be formed by multiple support columns. The first support column 2 may be composed of support columns of any shape. The first support column 2 may also be composed of existing structures, such as existing fences, utility poles, trees, or other natural structures.

[0013] The second support column 3 extends vertically upward from the ground. For example, the first support column 2 extends vertically upward from a stake driven into the ground or from a base-shaped structure on the ground. The second support column 3 is formed in a rod shape. The height of the second support column 3 is set, for example, to the eye level of an adult. The height of the second support column 3 is set, for example, to a height within the range of 1.5m to 2m. The second support column 3 is formed at the same height as the first support column 2. The second support column 3 may be formed at a different height from the first support column 2. The second support column 3 may be formed by multiple support columns. The second support column 3 may be composed of support columns of any shape. The second support column 3 may also be composed of existing structures, such as existing fences, utility poles, trees, or other natural structures. The second support column 3 is positioned, for example, at a distance of 10m to 50m from the first support column 2.

[0014] The stay cord 4 extends horizontally between the first support column and the second support column 3. The stay cord 4 is formed to extend from the top of the first support column 2 to the top of the second support column 3. The stay cord 4 connects the top of the first support column 2 and the top of the second support column 3. The stay cord 4 is formed by, for example, a rope made of chemical fiber. Thereby, the stay cord 4 is formed such that the spur gear engages with the rope made of chemical fiber. According to such a rope, the strength of the stay cord 4 can be kept relatively strong, and the stay cord 4 can be made less likely to be twisted or entangled. Also, the engagement and friction between the stay cord 4 and the gear portion can be further enhanced. Incidentally, the stay cord 4 may be formed of other materials. The diameter of the cross section of the stay cord 4 has a value within the range of, for example, 6 mm to 8 mm. The length in the longitudinal direction of the stay cord 4 has a value within the range of, for example, 10 m to 50 m, or also, for example, a value within the range of 10 m to 30 m. Since the stay cord 4 is formed by, for example, a rope-shaped member, it is arranged in a state where the intermediate portion is slightly deflected downward (hanging state) in a state of being arranged between the first support column 2 and the second support column 3. The stay cord 4 does not necessarily need to be connected to the top or the like of the first support column 2 or the like, and the stay cord 4 may be formed to extend from an arbitrary height position of the first support column 2 to an arbitrary height position of the second support column 3. The rope of the stay cord 4 is formed such that a plurality of fibers are woven in, and the surface is difficult to slip and is configured such that the gear described later easily engages with the surface of the rope.

[0015] The audio device 6 is a device suspended from the self-propelled mobile device. The audio device 6 is configured to be suspended from a fixture at the lower part of the self-propelled mobile device by a string-like member. The audio device 6 is formed by, for example, a radio output device that listens to, for example, a radio broadcast that emits sound. By configuring it in this way, the audio device can be formed relatively easily, and instead of repeating the same sound, a human voice with a sense of presence is generated, which has an effect as a deterrent for birds and beasts. Also, by configuring the audio device 6 as a radio, it is possible to continuously play sound for a long time without repeating operations such as music and recording. By configuring the audio device 6 as a radio, it can be easily formed to output sound using the radio even in mountainous areas.

[0016] The suspension member that suspends the audio device 6 from the self-propelled mobile device is formed of a string-like member. By being formed of a string-like member, the audio device 6 is likely to sway like a pendulum, and the sound generated from the audio device 6 is heard as if swaying. It becomes easier to repel birds and beasts. In other words, the sound waves of the sound generated from the audio device 6 are less likely to reach uniformly toward the object (target animal), and it can be easily repelled by birds and beasts as a sound they are not accustomed to. The suspension member is formed to have a length within the range of 20 cm to 100 cm. Since the suspension member is formed to have a length of, for example, 20 cm or more, the audio device 6 is formed to be likely to sway. In addition, by suspending not only one but two or more audio devices 6 from the second part 30, different sounds can be output from each audio device 6, and the effect of repelling birds and beasts can be further enhanced. Also, by suspending two or more, the swaying manner of the audio device 6 is different, and the effect of repelling birds and beasts can be further enhanced.

[0017] The direction-changing plate 5 includes a first direction-changing plate 61 and a second direction-changing plate 62. The first direction-changing plate 61 is provided on the first support column 2 side of the guy wire 4. The first direction-changing plate 61 is configured in a square shape when viewed along the direction in which the guy wire 4 extends. The first direction-changing plate 61 extends above the self-propelled mobile device 10. The first direction-changing plate 61 is configured to be able to contact the direction-changing switch of the self-propelled mobile device 10. The first direction-changing plate has a U-shaped notch formed upward from its lower side of the square shape. The first direction-changing plate is supported by the guy wire 4 with the guy wire 4 passed through the upper part of the U-shaped notch. The first direction-changing plate is formed to extend in a direction perpendicular to the guy wire 4. The first direction-changing plate is fixed to the guy wire 4 by a fastener provided on the guy wire 4. The first direction-changing plate has a thickness within the range of 0.5 cm to 1 cm. The first direction-changing plate is formed of resin. The first direction-changing plate may be formed of wood. The first direction-changing plate may be formed of metal.

[0018] The second direction-changing plate is provided on the second support column 3 side of the support cable 4. The second direction-changing plate is configured in a rectangular shape when viewed along the direction in which the support cable 4 extends. The second direction-changing plate extends above the self-propelled mobile device. The second direction-changing plate is configured to contact the direction-changing switch of the self-propelled mobile device. The second direction-changing plate has a U-shaped notch formed on its lower edge extending upward from the bottom edge of the rectangular shape. The second direction-changing plate is supported by the support cable 4 with the support cable 4 passing through the upper part of the U-shaped notch. The second direction-changing plate is formed to extend perpendicularly to the support cable 4. The second direction-changing plate is fixed to the support cable 4 by fasteners provided on the support cable 4. The second direction-changing plate has a thickness in the range of 0.5 cm to 1 cm. The second direction-changing plate is made of resin. The second direction-changing plate may also be made of wood. The second direction change plate may be made of metal.

[0019] The self-propelled mobile device 10 moves on the support cable 4 by itself. The self-propelled mobile device is formed to engage with the support cable 4. The self-propelled mobile device 10 comprises a first part 12 provided on the upper side of the support cable 4, a second part 30 provided on the lower side of the support cable 4, and a mounting bracket 40 that combines the first part 12 and the second part 30.

[0020] Part 12 constitutes an upper structure provided on the upper side of the support cable 4. Part 12 comprises a main body 13 of Part 1, a gear section 14 in contact with the upper side of the support cable 4, a drive section 15 for driving the gear section 14, a first switch 16, a second switch 17, and a control section 18 for controlling the drive section 15.

[0021] The first part body 13 comprises a first plate 19 that forms one side wall, a second plate 20 that forms the side wall opposite to the first plate 19, and a widthwise member 21 that connects the first plate 19 and the second plate 20. The first plate 19 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the side. The first plate 19 is made of resin. The first plate 19 is made of a flat plate with a thickness in the range of 3 mm to 10 mm. The second plate 20 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the side. The second plate 20 is made of resin. The second plate 20 is made of a flat plate with a thickness in the range of 3 mm to 10 mm. The widthwise member 21 is positioned, for example, on the upper part of the first section 12 and connects the first plate 19 and the second plate 20. The first plate 19 and the second plate 20 are positioned parallel to each other. The first plate 19 and the second plate 20 are positioned opposite each other. The lower parts of the first plate 19 and the second plate 20 are formed at approximately the same height. In the lower part of the first plate 19, a first through-hole is formed that penetrates from the front to the back surface of the first plate 19, and a second through-hole is formed at a position away from the first through-hole that penetrates from the front to the back surface of the first plate 19. The first and second through-holes are formed at approximately the same height. In the lower part of the second plate 20, a third through-hole is formed that penetrates from the front to the back surface of the second plate 20, and a fourth through-hole is formed at a position away from the third through-hole that penetrates from the front to the back surface of the second plate 20. The third and fourth through-holes are formed at approximately the same height. A widthwise member is positioned between the first plate 19 and the second part plate, and the gear section 14 is positioned within the inner space between the first plate 19 and the second part plate.

[0022] The gear section 14 is The The gear comprises a first gear section 22, a second gear section 23 positioned at the same height as the first gear section 22, a first intermediate gear section 24 positioned between the first gear section 22 and the second gear section 23 and engaging with the first gear section 22 and the second gear section 23, a third gear section 25 positioned at the same height as the second gear section 23, and a second intermediate gear section 26 positioned between the second gear section 23 and the third gear section and engaging with the second gear section 23 and the third gear section.

[0023] The first gear portion 22 is formed by an external spur gear. The first gear portion 22 has a first diameter D1. Teeth are formed on the entire circumference of the first gear portion 22. The first gear portion 22 engages with the first intermediate gear portion 24. The shaft of the first gear portion 22 extends in the width direction and is fixed to the first plate 19 and the second plate 20. The first gear portion 22 is rotatably positioned between the first plate 19 and the second plate 20, with respect to its shaft.

[0024] The first intermediate gear section 24 is formed by an external spur gear. The first intermediate gear section 24 has a fourth diameter D4, which is smaller than the first diameter D1. The length of the outer circumference of the first intermediate gear section 24 is shorter than the length of the outer circumference of the first gear section 22. Teeth are formed on the entire circumference of the first intermediate gear section 24. The number of teeth on the first intermediate gear section 24 is less than the number of teeth on the first gear section 22. The first intermediate gear section 24 engages with the first gear section 22. The first intermediate gear section 24 also engages with the second gear section 23. The first intermediate gear section 24 and the first gear section 22 are provided at approximately the same height. The first intermediate gear section 24 and the first gear section 22 may be provided at different heights. The shaft portion of the first intermediate gear section 24 is provided at approximately the same height as the shaft portion of the first gear section 22. The shaft of the first intermediate gear section 24 may be provided at a different height from the shaft of the first gear section 22. The shaft of the first intermediate gear section 24 extends in the width direction and is fixed to the first plate 19 and the second plate 20. The first intermediate gear section 24 is rotatably positioned between the first plate 19 and the second plate 20, with respect to its shaft. The configuration, which includes a second gear section 23 and a first intermediate gear section 24, allows the first gear section 22, the first intermediate gear section 24, and the second gear section 23 to rotate in conjunction with each other with a relatively simple configuration. The first gear section 22 and the second gear section 23 engage with the support cable 4, making it easier to move the self-propelled mobile device 10 on the support cable 4.

[0025] The second gear portion 23 is formed by an external spur gear. The second gear portion 23 has a second diameter D2. The second diameter D2 is equal to the first diameter D1. The second diameter D2 may be different from the first diameter D1. The first gear portion 22 has teeth formed around its entire circumference. The length of the circumference of the second gear portion 23 is equal to the length of the circumference of the first gear portion 22. The length of the circumference of the second gear portion 23 may be different from the length of the circumference of the first gear portion 22. The number of teeth of the second gear portion 23 is equal to the number of teeth of the first gear portion 22. The number of teeth of the second gear portion 23 may be different from the number of teeth of the first gear portion 22. The second gear portion 23 engages with the first intermediate gear portion 24 on the side facing the first gear portion 22. The second gear portion 23 engages with the second intermediate gear portion 26 on the side facing the third gear portion. The second gear section 23 and the first gear section 22 are provided at approximately the same height. The first intermediate gear section 24 and the second gear section 23 may be provided at different heights. The shaft of the second gear section 23 is provided at approximately the same height as the shaft of the first gear section 22. The shaft of the second intermediate gear section 26 may be provided at a different height than the shaft of the second gear section 23. The shaft of the second gear section 23 extends in the width direction and is fixed to the first plate 19 and the second plate 20. The second gear section 23 is rotatably positioned between the first plate 19 and the second plate 20 around its shaft.

[0026] The second intermediate gear section 26 is formed by an external spur gear. The second intermediate gear section 26 has a fifth diameter D5. The fifth diameter D5 is smaller than the second diameter D2. The fifth diameter D5 is equal to the fourth diameter D4. The fifth diameter D5 may be different from the fourth diameter D4. Teeth are formed on the entire circumference of the second intermediate gear section 26. The length of the circumference of the second intermediate gear section 26 is shorter than the length of the circumference of the second gear section 23. The length of the circumference of the second intermediate gear section 26 is equal to the length of the circumference of the first intermediate gear section 24. The length of the circumference of the second intermediate gear section 26 may be different from the length of the circumference of the first intermediate gear section 24. The number of teeth on the second intermediate gear section 26 is less than the number of teeth on the second gear section 23. The second intermediate gear section 26 engages with the second gear section 23. The second intermediate gear section 26 engages with the third gear section 25. The second intermediate gear section 26 and the second gear section 23 are provided at approximately the same height. The second intermediate gear section 26 and the second gear section 23 may be provided at different heights. The shaft of the second intermediate gear section 26 is provided at approximately the same height as the shaft of the second gear section 23. The shaft of the second intermediate gear section 26 may be provided at a different height than the shaft of the second gear section 23. The shaft of the second intermediate gear section 26 extends in the width direction and is fixed to the first plate 19 and the second plate 20. The second intermediate gear section 26 is rotatably positioned between the first plate 19 and the second plate 20 around the shaft of the first intermediate gear section 24. The second intermediate gear section 26 is formed by a structure similar to that of the first intermediate gear section 24. The structure of the second intermediate gear section 26 may differ from that of the first intermediate gear section 24.

[0027] The third gear section 25 is formed by an external spur gear. The third gear section 25 has a third diameter D3. The third diameter D3 is equal to the first diameter D1 and / or the second diameter D2. The third diameter D3 may be different from the first diameter D1 and / or the second diameter D2. Teeth are formed on the entire circumference of the third gear section 25. The length of the circumference of the third gear section 25 is equal to the length of the circumference of the first gear section 22. The length of the circumference of the third gear section 25 may be different from the length of the circumference of the first gear section 22. The number of teeth on the third gear section 25 is equal to the number of teeth on the first gear section 22. The number of teeth on the third gear section 25 may be different from the number of teeth on the first gear section 22. The length of the circumference of the third gear section 25 is equal to the length of the circumference of the second gear section 23. The length of the circumference of the third gear section 25 may be different from the length of the circumference of the second gear section 23. The number of teeth of the third gear section 25 is equal to the number of teeth of the second gear section 23. The number of teeth of the third gear section 25 may be different from the number of teeth of the second gear section 23. The third gear section 25 engages with the second intermediate gear section 26 on its side facing the first gear section 22. The third gear section 25 and the second gear section 23 are mounted at approximately the same height. The third gear section 25 and the second gear section 23 may be mounted at different heights. The shaft of the third gear section 25 is mounted at approximately the same height as the shaft of the second gear section 23. The shaft of the third gear section 25 and the shaft of the second gear section 23 may be mounted at different heights. The third gear section 25 and the second intermediate gear section 26 are mounted at approximately the same height. The third gear section 25 and the second intermediate gear section 26 may be mounted at different heights. The shaft of the third gear section 25 is positioned at approximately the same height as the shaft of the second intermediate gear section 26. The shafts of the third gear section 25 and the second intermediate gear section 26 may be positioned at different heights. The shaft of the second gear section 23 is fixed to the first plate 19 and the second plate 20. The third gear section 25 extends in the width direction and is rotatably positioned between the first plate 19 and the second plate 20 around its shaft.

[0028] The drive unit 15 forms a rotary drive unit such as an electric motor. The drive unit 15 is connected to a power cable 72 extending from an electrical supply source 71. The drive unit 15 is driven by electricity supplied from the electrical supply source. A drive gear 27 is attached to the shaft of the drive unit 15. This drive gear 27 is positioned above the first intermediate gear section 24 and is arranged so as to engage with the first intermediate gear section 24. Therefore, the rotation generated by the drive unit 15 is transmitted to the first gear section 22 to the third gear section 25 via the drive gear 27 and the first intermediate gear section 24. The drive unit 15 is electrically connected to the control unit. The drive unit 15 is configured so that the rotational speed, rotational direction, start and stop of rotation can be freely operated by the control unit. The drive unit 15 is connected to a wired power cable 72. By connecting the drive unit 15 to the wired power cable 72, the drive unit 15 can operate for a long time without worrying about battery life. Furthermore, since the area where the rice bundles A are dried is generally a specific section within the rice paddy, it is a relatively limited area, and it is possible to prepare a power cable 72 of sufficient length for the self-propelled mobile device 10 to travel back and forth while extending the power cable 72. Also, since the drying period for the rice bundles A is only about two weeks, there is an advantage in being able to construct a relatively simple system using the power cable 72.

[0029] The first switch 16 is provided on the first support column 2 side of the first part body 13. The first switch 16 has an operating part that extends on the first support column 2 side of the first part body 13. When the operating part comes into contact with the first direction changing plate, the switch is switched and a command indicating that the switch has been activated is transmitted to the control unit. Upon receiving the activation of the switch, the control unit 18 controls the rotation of the gear part by the drive unit 15 to reverse. The first switch 16 may be a switch on only one side, but in this embodiment, the first switch 16 includes, for example, a rod-shaped member connecting the operating part of the first plate 19 side switch on the first plate 19 side and the operating part of the second plate 20 side switch on the second plate 20 side. The switch is configured to be switched by bringing the rod-shaped member into contact with the first direction changing plate. By configuring it in this way, the stability of the operation of the first switch 16 and its resistance to failure can be improved.

[0030] The second switch 17 is provided on the second support column 3 side of the first part body 13. The second switch 17 has an operating part that extends on the second support column 3 side of the first part body 13. When the operating part comes into contact with the second direction changing plate, the switch is switched and a command indicating that the switch has been activated is sent to the control unit. Upon receiving the activation of the switch, the control unit controls the rotation of the gear part by the drive unit 15 to reverse. The second switch 17 may also be a switch on only one side, but in this embodiment, the second switch 17 includes, for example, a rod-shaped member connecting the operating part of the first plate 19 side switch on the first plate 19 side and the operating part of the second plate 20 side switch on the second plate 20 side. The switch is configured to be switched by bringing the rod-shaped member into contact with the first direction changing plate. By configuring it in this way, the stability of the operation of the second switch 17 and its resistance to failure can be improved.

[0031] The control unit 18 controls the movement of the self-propelled mobile device 10 on the support cable 4. The control unit 18 is electrically connected to the first switch 16, the second switch 17, the drive unit 15, etc. The control unit 18 incorporates a CPU 83 and a storage device 85 such as memory, and controls the connected devices based on a predetermined control program recorded in the memory, etc. Therefore, the control unit 18 functions as a computer. The electrical connection between the control unit 18 and other devices may be made entirely or partially by wireless communication such as infrared communication or other methods. The control unit 18 has a predetermined program for executing predetermined control functions. When the first switch 16 comes into contact with the first direction changing plate 61, the control unit 18 detects the contact and transmits a detection signal to the control unit 18, and then reverses the rotation of the drive unit 15. Therefore, the self-propelled mobile device 10 travels in the reverse direction on the support cable 4.

[0032] The second part 30 constitutes a lower structure provided on the lower side of the support cable 4. The second part 30 is formed to be separable from the first part 12. The second part 30 comprises the second part body 31 and a roller portion 35 that is in contact with the lower side of the support cable 4.

[0033] The second part, the main body 31, comprises a third plate 32 that forms one side wall, a fourth plate 33 that forms the side wall opposite to the third plate 32, and a second widthwise member 34 that connects the third plate 32 and the fourth plate 33. The third plate 32 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the side. The third plate 32 is made of resin. The third plate 32 is made of a flat plate with a thickness in the range of 3 mm to 10 mm. The third plate 32 is formed to extend above the tops of the first roller section 36 and the second roller section 37, which will be described later. For example, when the first section 12 and the second section are combined, the upper part of the third plate 32 is formed to extend above the support cable 4 to the height of the center of the first gear section 22, etc. The fourth plate 33 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the side. The fourth plate 33 is made of resin. The fourth plate 33 is made of a flat plate with a thickness in the range of 3 mm to 10 mm. The fourth plate 33 is formed to extend above the tops of the first roller section 36 and the second roller section 37, which will be described later. For example, when the first section 12 and the second section are combined, the upper part of the fourth plate 33 is formed to extend above the support cable 4 to the height of the center of the first gear section 22, etc.

[0034] The second widthwise member 34 is positioned, for example, at the bottom of the second part 30 and connects the third plate 32 and the fourth plate 33. The third plate 32 and the fourth plate 33 are positioned parallel to each other. The third plate 32 and the fourth plate 33 are positioned opposite each other. The bottom of the third plate 32 and the bottom of the fourth plate 33 are formed at approximately the same height. The upper part of the third plate 32 has a fifth through-hole 45 that penetrates from the front to the back of the third plate 32, and a sixth through-hole that penetrates from the front to the back of the third plate 32 at a position away from the fifth through-hole 45. The fifth through-hole 45 and the sixth through-hole are formed at approximately the same height. The upper part of the fourth plate has a seventh through-hole that penetrates from the front to the back of the fourth plate, and an eighth through-hole that penetrates from the front to the back of the fourth plate at a position away from the seventh through-hole. The seventh through-hole and the eighth through-hole are formed at approximately the same height. A second widthwise member is positioned between the third plate 32 and the fourth plate, and a roller portion 35 is positioned within the inner space between the third plate 32 and the fourth plate.

[0035] The roller section 35 is positioned to sandwich the support cable 4 between itself and the gear section. The roller section 35 comprises a first roller section 36 provided on the lower side of the support cable 4 and a second roller section 37 positioned at the same height as the first roller section 36.

[0036] The first roller section 36 is formed by a pulley, for example, an externally grooved pulley. The first roller section 36 has, for example, a semicircular groove formed on the outer circumferential surface of the pulley that is recessed inward. This makes it difficult for the support cable 4 to slip or come off the first roller section 36, and makes it easier to stably maintain the support cable 4 between the roller section and the gear section. The first roller section 36 has a first diameter E1. The first roller section 36 forms an arc along the outer circumferential direction, and no teeth are formed on the outer surface. This makes the first roller section 36 configured to easily guide the support cable 4. A groove is formed around the entire circumference of the first roller section 36. The first roller section 36 forms a pulley that moves freely around the shaft. The first roller section 36 is formed to be freely rotatable around the shaft. The shaft of the first roller section 36 extends in the width direction and is fixed to the third plate 32 and the fourth plate. The first roller section 36 is positioned between the third plate 32 and the fourth plate so as to be rotatable around its shaft, for example, in conjunction with the support cable 4.

[0037] The first roller portion 36 is positioned below the space between the first gear portion 22 and the second gear portion 23. The first roller portion 36 is positioned below the first intermediate gear portion 24.

[0038] The second roller section 37 is formed by a pulley, for example, an externally grooved pulley. The second roller section 37 has, for example, a semicircular groove formed on the outer circumferential surface of the pulley that is recessed inward. This makes it difficult for the support cable 4 to slip or come off the second roller section 37, and makes it easier to stably maintain the support cable 4 between the roller section and the gear section. The second roller section 37 has a second diameter E2. The second diameter E2 is equal to the first diameter E1. The second diameter E2 may be different from the first diameter E1. The length of the outer circumference of the second roller section 37 is equal to the length of the outer circumference of the first roller section 36. The length of the outer circumference of the second roller section 37 may be different from the length of the outer circumference of the first roller section 36. The second roller section 37 forms an arc along the outer circumferential direction, and no teeth are formed on the outer surface. This makes the second roller section 37 easier to guide the support cable 4. A groove is formed around the entire circumference of the second roller section 37. The second roller section 37 forms a pulley that moves freely around its shaft. The second roller section 37 is formed to be freely rotatable around its shaft. The shaft of the second roller section 37 extends in the width direction and is fixed to the third plate and the fourth plate. The second roller section 37 is positioned between the third plate and the fourth plate so as to be rotatable around its shaft, for example, in conjunction with the support cable 4. The second roller section 37 and the first roller section 36 are provided at approximately the same height. The first roller section 36 and the second roller section 37 may be provided at different heights. The shaft of the second roller section 37 is provided at approximately the same height as the shaft of the first roller section 36. The shaft of the second roller section 37 may be provided at a different height than the shaft of the second roller section 37.

[0039] The second roller portion 37 is positioned at a distance from the first roller portion 36. The second roller portion 37 is positioned below the space between the second gear portion 23 and the third gear portion 25. The second roller portion 37 is positioned below the second intermediate gear portion 26.

[0040] In the combined state of the first part 12 and the second part, the lower end of the first gear of the first gear section 22 is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section 36, the lower end of the second gear of the second gear section 23 is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section 36, and the lower end of the third gear of the third gear section 25 is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section 36. This makes it easier for the support cable 4 to be sandwiched between the first gear section 22 and the first roller section 36, and makes it easier for the self-propelled mobile device 10 to move on the support cable 4. Similarly, it makes it easier for the support cable 4 to be sandwiched between the second gear section 23 and the first roller section 36, and makes it easier for the self-propelled mobile device 10 to move on the support cable 4.

[0041] The mounting bracket 40 is assembled by positioning the first part 12 on the upper part of the installed support rope 4 and the second part on the lower part of the support rope 4, and then combining the first part 12 and the second part. The mounting bracket 40 forms a member that engages the first part 12 and the second part in a predetermined positional relationship. The mounting bracket 40 includes, for example, a bolt that fixes the gear portion 14 of the first part 12 body, for example, the portion below the center of the first gear portion 22, and the roller portion 35 of the second part body 31 of the second part 30, for example, the portion above the center of the first roller portion 36. With this configuration, a self-propelled mobile device 10 can be constructed that can be retrofitted to the support rope 4 by combining the first part 12 and the second part 30 relatively easily. Furthermore, since the self-propelled mobile device 10 can be attached later without removing the support rope 4 from the first support column or the like, or unraveling the support rope 4, the attachment and detachment of the self-propelled mobile device 10 can be made easy.

[0042] The mounting fixture 40 includes, for example, the first through-hole 41 of the first plate 19, the third through-hole 43 of the second plate 20, the fifth through-hole 45 of the third plate, the seventh through-hole 47 of the fourth plate, and the first bolt, which is a bolt portion that extends through the first through-hole 41, the third through-hole 43, the fifth through-hole 45, and the seventh through-hole 47 (the first bolt has the same structure as the second bolt, so only the second bolt 53 is shown as an example and the illustration of the first bolt is omitted). The mounting fixture 40 includes a first nut that fits onto the first bolt 50, a second through hole 42 in the first plate 19, a fourth through hole 44 in the second plate 20, a sixth through hole 46 in the third plate 32, an eighth through hole 48 in the fourth plate, a second bolt 53 which is a bolt portion that extends through the second through hole 42, the fourth through hole 44, the sixth through hole 46, and the eighth through hole 48, and a second nut (not shown) that fits onto the second bolt 53. Both the first bolt and the second bolt 53 are formed to a length that penetrates from one side to the other of the first part. The first through hole 41 etc. and the first bolt of the mounting fixture 40 are located between the first gear portion 22 and the second gear portion 23 and on the upper side of the support cable 4. The second through hole 42 etc. and the second bolt 53 of the mounting fixture 40 are located between the second gear portion 23 and the third gear portion 25 and on the upper side of the support cable 4. This embodiment illustrates an example in which the mounting fixture 40 is constructed using two bolts, but the number of bolts can be changed. For example, the mounting fixture 40 may be constructed by combining a first bolt, which is a bolt portion extending through the first through hole 41, the third through hole 43, the fifth through hole 45, and the seventh through hole 47, and a first nut that fits onto the first bolt, thereby combining the first part 12 and the second part 30.

[0043] Next, with reference to Figure 10, a method for preparing a self-propelled mobile device by attaching the first part 12 and the second part to the support cable 4 will be described. In step S1, the first part 12 of the self-propelled mobile device is prepared, and a preparation step S1 is performed to prepare the second part. Once step S1 is completed, the process proceeds to S2.

[0044] In step S2, the first part placement step S2 is performed, in which the first part 12 is placed on the support cable 4. In S2, the first gear section 22, the second gear section 23, and the third gear section 25 of the first part 12 are temporarily placed on the support cable 4. The first part 12 is supported as needed. When step S2 is completed, the process proceeds to S3.

[0045] In step S3, the mounting step S3 is performed to attach the second part to the first part 12 from below the support cable 4. In mounting step S3, the support cable 4 is positioned so that it is sandwiched between the first part 12 and the second part. Since the second part can be attached from below afterwards, the effort of removing the support cable 4 from the first support column 2 and the second support column 3 is eliminated. In addition, the self-propelled mobile device can be easily removed and reattached in the event of a malfunction or maintenance of the self-propelled mobile device. With the first through hole of the first plate 19 aligned with the fifth through hole 45 of the third plate, and the third through hole of the second plate 20 aligned with the seventh through hole of the fourth plate, the first bolt is passed through the first through hole, the third through hole, the fifth through hole 45 and the seventh through hole, and the first nut is fastened. This completes the assembly of the first part 12 and the second part. Similarly, align the second through-hole of the first plate 19 with the sixth through-hole of the third plate, and align the fourth through-hole of the second plate 20 with the eighth through-hole of the fourth plate. Then, pass the second bolt through the second through-hole, fourth through-hole, sixth through-hole, and eighth through-hole, and fasten the second nut. This assembles the first part 12 and the second part, and the first part 12 and the second part are attached to the support cable 4. Once step S3 is complete, proceed to the end.

[0046] Next, referring to Figure 10, a method for using a self-propelled mobile device to deter birds and animals by moving it on the support cable 4 will be explained. In step S11, a preparation step S11 is performed to prepare the self-propelled mobile device to be attached to the support cable 4. Once step S11 is completed, the process proceeds to S2.

[0047] In step S12, the audio device mounting step is performed to attach the audio device 6 to the self-propelled mobile device. The upper part of the suspension member is attached to the mounting ring part 38 at the bottom of the second part of the self-propelled mobile device, and the lower part of the suspension member is attached to the audio device 6. This allows the audio device 6 to be suspended from the bottom of the second part of the self-propelled mobile device via the suspension member. The audio device 6 is attached to the suspension member in a state where it is activated and continuously emits sound, such as radio sound. When step S12 is completed, the process proceeds to S13.

[0048] In step S13, the control unit of the self-propelled mobile device 10 rotates the drive unit 15, rotates the drive gear, and performs a movement step S13 to move the self-propelled mobile device. The rotation of the drive gear rotates the first intermediate gear section 24, and the rotation of the first intermediate gear section 24 rotates the first gear section 22, the second gear section 23, the second intermediate gear section 26, and the third gear section 25. As a result, the first gear section 22, the second gear section 23, and the third gear section 25 rotate while engaging with the support rope 4, and the first gear section 22, the second gear section 23, and the third gear section 25 move along the support rope 4. For example, the self-propelled mobile device moves toward the first direction changing plate. At this time, the first roller section 36 and the second roller section 37 of the second section 30 rotate inductively along the support rope 4. The first roller section 36 and the second roller section 37 can prevent, for example, the support rope 4 from coming off the rollers and preventing the self-propelled mobile device 10 from moving. In addition, the first roller section 36 and the second roller section 37 can guide the support rope 4 to a predetermined position and make it easier to engage the support rope 4 with the first gear section 22, the second gear section 23, and the third gear section 25. As the self-propelled mobile device 10 performs the movement step S13, the sound device 6 passes in front of the bundles of rice A hanging on the drying poles 70 that constitute the horizontal bars of the rice drying rack. The rice bundle A may also be hung on a stake to dry at a certain height above the ground. Therefore, birds and animals will not come to eat or tamper with the rice bundle A in response to the human voice radio sound emitted by the sound device 6. The sound device 6 can deter birds and animals from approaching. Rice bundle A is a bundle of rice after the rice harvest, and this is done to dry the rice.

[0049] When the self-propelled mobile device 10 moves along the support rope 4 and reaches the first direction changing plate 61, the first switch 16 of the self-propelled mobile device 10 comes into contact with the first direction changing plate 61, the first switch 16 detects the contact and transmits a detection signal to the control unit 18. The control unit 18 reverses the rotation of the drive unit 15, reversing the rotation of the gear part by the drive unit, thereby causing the self-propelled mobile device 10 to move in the reverse direction along the support rope 4. As the self-propelled mobile device 10 moves in the reverse direction along the support rope 4, the self-propelled mobile device 10 passes in front of the rice bundle A again. In this way, the self-propelled mobile device 10 repeatedly moves forward and backward along the drying pole 70, preventing damage to the rice bundle A hung along the drying pole 70.

[0050] When the self-propelled mobile device 10 moves along the support rope 4 and reaches the second direction-changing plate 62, the second switch 17 of the self-propelled mobile device 10 comes into contact with the second direction-changing plate 62, the second switch 17 detects the contact and transmits a detection signal to the control unit 18. The control unit 18 reverses the rotation of the drive unit 15, reversing the rotation of the gear part by the drive unit, thereby causing the self-propelled mobile device 10 to move in the opposite direction along the support rope 4. By moving in the opposite direction along the support rope 4, the self-propelled mobile device 10 travels along the support rope 4 again toward the first direction-changing plate 61. With this relatively simple configuration, the self-propelled mobile device 10 can move back and forth between the first direction-changing plate 61 and the second direction-changing plate 62. In this way, in the movement step S13, the self-propelled mobile device 10 moves back and forth periodically and repeatedly along the drying pole 70, thereby keeping birds and animals away from the drying rice bundles A. Furthermore, in the movement step S13, the self-propelled mobile device 10 automatically moves back and forth, so that the rice bundles A can be protected from damage by birds and animals for a long period of time. When step S13 is completed, proceed to the end.

[0051] An example of one embodiment of the present invention may be provided in the following embodiments.

[0052] (1) A bird and animal repellent device comprising: a first support column extending upward from the ground; a second support column extending upward from the ground; a support cable extending laterally between the first support column and the second support column; a self-propelled mobile device that moves on the support cable; and a sound device suspended from the self-propelled mobile device, wherein the self-propelled mobile device comprises: a first part provided on the upper side of the support cable, comprising a first part body, a gear part in contact with the upper side of the support cable, a drive unit for driving the gear part, and a control unit for controlling the drive unit; a second part formed to be separable from the first part and provided on the lower side of the support cable, comprising a second part body, a roller part in contact with the lower side of the support cable; and a mounting device for combining the first part and the second part in a state where the first part is positioned on the upper part of the installed support cable and the second part is positioned on the lower part of the support cable.

[0053] (2) The bird and animal repellent device according to (1), wherein the mounting fixture includes a bolt portion that is fixed so as to pass through the portion of the first main body below the center of the gear portion and the portion of the second main body above the center of the roller portion.

[0054] (3) The bird and animal repellent device according to (1), wherein the roller portion has a semicircular groove formed on the outer surface of the pulley that is recessed inward.

[0055] (4) The bird and animal repellent device according to (1), further comprising: a first direction changing plate provided on the first support side of the support rope; and a second direction changing plate provided on the second support side of the support rope, wherein the first part of the self-propelled mobile device comprises a first switch provided on the first support side of the first part body; and a second switch provided on the second support side of the first part body, wherein the control unit has the function of reversing the rotation of the gear part by the drive unit when the first switch is activated in contact with the first direction changing plate, and reversing the rotation of the gear part by the drive unit when the second switch is activated in contact with the second direction changing plate.

[0056] (5) The bird and animal repellent device according to (1), wherein the gear section comprises a first gear section provided on the upper side of the support cable, a second gear section arranged at the same height as the first gear section, and a first intermediate gear section arranged between the first gear section and the second gear section and engaging with the first gear section and the second gear section.

[0057] (6) The roller portion includes a first roller portion located below the space between the first gear portion and the second gear portion, The bird and animal repellent device according to (5), wherein the lower end of the first gear of the first gear section is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section, and the lower end of the second gear of the second gear section is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section.

[0058] (7) The gear section comprises a first gear section provided on the upper side of the support cable, a second gear section arranged at the same height as the first gear section, and a first intermediate gear section arranged between the first gear section and the second gear section and engaging with the first gear section and the second gear section. The bird and animal repellent device according to (1), further comprising: a third gear portion arranged at the same height as the second gear portion; and a second intermediate gear portion arranged between the second gear portion and the third gear portion and engaging with the second gear portion and the third gear portion.

[0059] (8) The roller portion comprises a first roller portion positioned below the space between the first gear portion and the second gear portion, and a second roller portion positioned at the same height as the first roller portion and below the space between the second gear portion and the third gear portion, The bird and animal repellent device according to (7), wherein the lower end of the first gear of the first gear section is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section, the lower end of the second gear of the second gear section is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section, and the lower end of the third gear of the third gear section is located below the upper end of the roller of the second roller section.

[0060] (9) The gear section is formed by an external spur gear, The aforementioned support rope is formed from a rope made of chemical fibers. The bird and animal repellent device according to (1), wherein the spur gear is formed to engage with the rope made of the chemical fiber.

[0061] (10) The bird and animal repellent device according to (1), wherein the suspension member for suspending the sound device from the self-propelled mobile device is formed of a string-like member.

[0062] (11) The bird and animal repellent device according to (1), wherein the sound device is formed by a radio output device. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0063] 1: Bird and animal repellent device 2 :1st pillar 3:Second pillar 4:Stole 5: Direction change board 6: Audio device 10: Self-propelled mobile device 12: Part 1 13: Part 1 Main Body 14: Gear section 15: Drive unit 16: First switch 17: Second switch 18: Control Unit 22: First gear section 23: Second gear section 24: First intermediate gear section 25: Third gear section 26: Second intermediate gear section 30: Part 2 31: Part 2 Main Body 35: Laura section 36: First Laura Section 37: Second Laura Section 40: Mounting hardware 61: First Direction Change Plate 62: Second Direction Change Plate

Claims

1. It is a bird and animal repellent device, The first support column extends upward from the ground, The second support column extends upward from the ground, A support cable extending laterally between the first support and the second support, A self-propelled mobile device that moves on its own along the aforementioned support cable, The device comprises an audio device suspended from the aforementioned self-propelled mobile device, The self-propelled mobile device is a first part provided on the upper side of the support cable, comprising: a first part body; a gear section in contact with the upper side of the support cable; a drive section for driving the gear section; and a control section for controlling the drive section. A second part is formed to be separable from the first part and provided on the lower side of the support cable, comprising a second part body and a roller portion in contact with the lower side of the support cable, A bird and animal repellent device comprising a mounting device for combining the first part and the second part, with the first part positioned on the upper part of the installed support cable and the second part positioned on the lower part of the support cable.

2. The bird and animal repellent device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting fixture includes a bolt portion that is fixed so as to penetrate the portion of the first main body below the center of the gear portion and the portion of the second main body above the center of the roller portion.

3. The bird and animal repellent device according to claim 1, wherein the roller portion has a semicircular groove formed on the outer surface of the pulley that is recessed inward.

4. The system comprises a first direction-changing plate provided on the first support post side of the support cable, and a second direction-changing plate provided on the second support post side of the support cable, The first part of the self-propelled mobile device comprises a first switch provided on the first support column side of the first part body and a second switch provided on the second support column side of the first part body, The bird and animal repellent device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit has the function of reversing the rotation of the gear section by the drive unit when the first switch is activated by contacting the first direction changing plate, and reversing the rotation of the gear section by the drive unit when the second switch is activated by contacting the second direction changing plate.

5. The bird and animal repellent device according to claim 1, wherein the gear section comprises a first gear section provided on the upper side of the support cable, a second gear section arranged at the same height as the first gear section, and a first intermediate gear section arranged between the first gear section and the second gear section and engaging with the first gear section and the second gear section.

6. The roller portion includes a first roller portion positioned below the first gear portion and the second gear portion, The bird and animal repellent device according to claim 5, wherein the lower end of the first gear of the first gear section is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section, and the lower end of the second gear of the second gear section is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section.

7. The gear section comprises a first gear section provided on the upper side of the support cable, a second gear section arranged at the same height as the first gear section, and a first intermediate gear section positioned between the first gear section and the second gear section and engaging with the first gear section and the second gear section. The bird and animal repellent device according to claim 1, further comprising: a third gear portion arranged at the same height as the second gear portion; and a second intermediate gear portion arranged between the second gear portion and the third gear portion and engaging with the second gear portion and the third gear portion.

8. The roller portion comprises a first roller portion positioned below the space between the first gear portion and the second gear portion, and a second roller portion positioned at the same height as the first roller portion and below the space between the second gear portion and the third gear portion. The bird and animal repellent device according to claim 7, wherein the lower end of the first gear of the first gear section is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section, the lower end of the second gear of the second gear section is located below the upper end of the roller of the first roller section, and the lower end of the third gear of the third gear section is located below the upper end of the roller of the second roller section.

9. The gear section is formed by an external spur gear, The aforementioned support rope is formed from a rope made of chemical fibers. The bird and animal repellent device according to claim 1, wherein the spur gear is formed to engage with the rope made of the chemical fiber.

10. The bird and animal repellent device according to claim 1, wherein the suspension member for suspending the sound device from the self-propelled mobile device is formed of a string-like member.

11. The bird and animal repellent device according to claim 1, wherein the sound device is formed by a radio output device.

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