Bird Mister Apparatus with Motion-Activated Misting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bird watching accessories lack a mechanism to effectively attract and cool birds, particularly hummingbirds, while they feed, as they do not provide a means to offer both attraction through food and hydration through misting simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A bird mister apparatus comprising a reservoir for holding liquid, a pump, a CPU, battery, and a motion sensor, which creates a misting system that can be hung on trees or fences, providing a combination of food and hydration to attract and cool birds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a misting system is added to attract and cool birds, then bird attraction and cooling effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated device: the misting system is integrated with the food reservoir and housing structure. The pump, reservoir, and housing form a unified apparatus that simultaneously provides food storage and misting capabilities, eliminating the need for separate cooling devices and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing serves multiple purposes: it contains the pump and electronics, provides structural support, and acts as the mounting body for the entire apparatus. The reservoir both stores food and serves as the water source for misting. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed.
2Extent of automation
If a pump and control system are integrated into the housing, then misting control and automation are improved, but housing space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pump and electronic control components are nested within the housing interior space. The inlet tube routes water through the housing wall into the pump, which is positioned inside the housing. This nesting arrangement allows the control system to be integrated without requiring additional external space.
Solution Approach 2:
The inlet tube passes through the housing wall (vertical dimension) to connect the external reservoir to the internal pump. This three-dimensional routing allows fluid communication between components without requiring large horizontal space within the housing.
3Reliability
If the housing bottom and sidewall are selectively engageable with the reservoir, then sealing capability is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing bottom and sidewall are designed to be selectively engageable with the reservoir, allowing the assembly to transition between sealed and unsealed states. This dynamic engagement mechanism provides reliable sealing when needed while allowing easy access for maintenance or reservoir replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing is divided into separate components (bottom and sidewall) that can be independently assembled to the reservoir. This segmentation allows for modular assembly, improving sealing reliability through precise component fitting while maintaining relatively simple assembly procedures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus effectively attracts and cools birds by providing a misting system that can be activated by movement, ensuring hummingbirds receive hydration while feeding, enhancing their experience during bird watching.
Implementation Method 1
A pump coupled within the housing inside and is in fluid communication with the spout aperture
Implementation Method 2
creates a misting system that can be activated by movement, ensuring hummingbirds receive hydration
Data Source
AI summary
A bird mister apparatus for attracting and cooling birds includes a base plate, a housing, and a reservoir within a housing inside configured to hold liquid that can be sealed and unsealed. A spout has a spout aperture extending through to the housing inside. A pump is coupled within the housing inside and is in fluid communication with the spout aperture. An inlet tube is coupled to the pump and is in fluid communication with the pump. A CPU is coupled within the housing inside and is in operational communication with the pump. A battery is in operational communication with the CPU and the pump. A power switch is in operational communication with the CPU to activate and alternatively deactivate the pump. A hanger is coupled to the housing to support the apparatus on a tree branch, a fence, or an awning.