Bird Feeder Perch with Inverted U-Shaped Rounded Edges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bird feeder perches, often made of stamped metal, are uncomfortable for birds, leading to short perching times due to sharp edges.
Innovation Solution
A bird feeder design featuring a perch structure with inverted U-shaped configurations and rounded corners, which can be part of the feeder or a separate component, to provide a comfortable landing surface for birds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a stamped metal perch is used, then the perch is easy to manufacture and secure to the feeder, but the sharp edges make it uncomfortable for birds
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies curvature by forming the perch member with a rounded cross-sectional shape instead of flat stamped metal. The perch member is formed from a rod or tube with a rounded exterior surface, eliminating sharp edges and corners that contact bird claws. This curved geometry provides a comfortable perching surface while maintaining structural integrity and ease of manufacture through standard rod or tube forming processes.
2Device complexity
If conventional perches are used, then the structure is simple, but birds will not remain on the perch for very long
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing a rounded surface specifically at the bird contact areas of the perch member, while the internal structural elements can remain simple and rigid. The exterior surface is specifically formed to be rounded and smooth where birds contact with their claws, while the interior structure maintains simplicity for easy manufacture. This localized application of rounded geometry improves bird comfort without significantly increasing overall structural complexity.
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AI summary
A perch configuration for a bird feeder, the bird feeder having a seed container and a seed access area to permit a bird to land thereon to feed from the seed access area, the perch member having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration whereby when a bird perches on the member, there are no sharp edges contacting the bird's claws.