Anatomical Game Call with Nested Vocal Tract
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current game calls lack anatomical accuracy, specifically in the inner anatomy of the mouth, nose, and throat, which results in inauthentic sounds and pitches, as they do not replicate the correct structures that animals use to produce their natural calls.
Innovation Solution
A mouth-operated game call designed to mimic the anatomical features of animals, including the mouth, nasal passageways, and trachea, with integral structures such as a tongue-like upstanding structure and apertures that are anatomically correct, allowing for authentic sound reproduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If current game calls are designed for amplification purposes only, then the call structure is simple, but the call cannot duplicate the pitch and tone made by the specific species
Solution Approach 1:
The game call is divided into distinct anatomical segments including a mouth cavity, nasal cavity, trachea passage, and throat chamber. Each segment is designed to replicate specific anatomical features that contribute to authentic sound production, allowing the complex structure to be manufactured as separate pieces that assemble together
Solution Approach 2:
The design nests multiple cavities and passages within each other to replicate the layered anatomical structure of animal vocal tracts. The nasal cavity is positioned within the mouth cavity, and the trachea passage is nested within the throat chamber, creating a compact yet anatomically accurate configuration
2Manufacturing precision
If game calls lack correct inner anatomy of the mouth, nose, and throat, then the device is simpler to manufacture, but the call is inauthentic and lacks proper tone and pitch
Solution Approach 1:
The anatomical structures are pre-formed using molds and templates that capture the precise geometry of animal vocal anatomy. The mouth cavity, nasal cavity, and trachea passages are created using casting techniques that replicate anatomical features before assembly, ensuring accuracy without requiring complex manual fabrication
Solution Approach 2:
The design incorporates adjustable parameters such as the size and shape of the nasal aperture, the curvature of the trachea passage, and the dimensions of the throat chamber. These parameters can be modified during manufacturing to match different animal species while maintaining the overall anatomical structure
3Reliability
If the call does not include accurate structure of the mouth, nasal passageways, and trachea opening, then production is easier, but the call cannot create an authentic sound of the desired animal
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the game call are designed with specific local qualities that replicate anatomical features. The mouth cavity includes ridges and contours that mimic teeth and gums, the nasal cavity has a specific aperture shape and internal curvature, and the trachea passage includes cartilage-like reinforcements. Each local feature contributes to authentic sound production
Solution Approach 2:
The anatomical structures are designed to vibrate naturally when air passes through them, replicating the vibration of animal vocal cords and respiratory structures. The throat chamber and trachea passage are shaped to create specific vibration patterns that produce authentic animal calls
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The anatomically correct design enables the game call to produce authentic sounds with accurate pitch and tone, mimicking the calls of mammals and birds, enhancing user effectiveness in wildlife hunting or simulation.
Implementation Method 1
The call may include a reed connected to the mouth piece
Implementation Method 2
Animals resonate sound by pushing air from their lungs, which passes the trachea, vocal chords, and exits through the mouth and nasal passageways
Data Source
AI summary
A game call for the producing of sounds that mimic animal sounds better than conventional game calls. The call may include various structures of that mimic or correspond to various features found in the mouth, nasal passageways, and/or trachea opening of an animal. The body of the call may be connected to a mouth piece to enable a user to provide a sound by blowing air through the call.