Broken Wing Bird Effigy with Dynamic Linkages
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing deterrent methods for birds, such as noise makers, chemicals, and visual objects, are either ineffective, impractical, or pose safety risks, particularly when trying to prevent birds of prey from congregating around structures like cell towers.
Innovation Solution
The use of moveable replica bird effigies with broken wings that can vibrate, oscillate, pivot, or rotate in the wind, mimicking a struggling bird, to deter birds from areas and structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If real dead vulture carcasses are suspended from communication towers to deter birds, then bird deterrence effectiveness is improved, but bio-hazard risks and practicality are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses replica vulture effigies that copy the appearance of real dead vultures without being actual carcasses. These replicas are suspended from towers to create the visual deterrent effect while eliminating the bio-hazard risks associated with real dead birds. The effigies are designed to look authentic enough to deter live vultures but are made from safe materials that can be easily replaced and maintained.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs inexpensive replica effigies that can be easily manufactured and replaced when needed. Rather than dealing with the long-term disposal and safety issues of real carcasses, the system uses affordable artificial replicas that can be swapped out quickly if they become damaged or less effective, making the overall system more practical and safer.
2Reliability
If real dead vulture carcasses are used for deterrence, then effectiveness is improved, but long-term sustainability and inhumane treatment concerns are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces real dead vulture carcasses with artificial replica effigies that replicate the visual appearance needed for deterrence. This substitution eliminates the ethical concerns about killing animals while maintaining the deterrent effect, and the replicas can be used indefinitely without rotting or decaying like real carcasses would.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses affordable artificial effigies that can be easily manufactured and replaced as needed. These replicas have indefinite service life unlike real carcasses which decompose, making the system both more sustainable long-term and more ethical while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
3Reliability
If moveable replica bird effigies are used that can vibrate and oscillate in the wind, then deterrence effectiveness is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs effigies with moveable components including ball joints, hinges, and spring-loaded mechanisms that allow the wings and body to move dynamically in response to wind forces. These mechanical elements create realistic flapping and struggling motions that enhance the deterrent effect by making the effigies appear more lifelike and threatening to approaching birds.
Solution Approach 2:
The effigies incorporate spring-loaded wings and oscillating mechanisms that vibrate and flap when moved by wind currents. This mechanical vibration creates the appearance of a struggling or agitated bird, significantly enhancing the deterrent effect. The vibration is passive, driven by wind forces rather than active motors, which keeps the system relatively simple despite the complex motion produced.
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 replica bird effigies effectively agitate and confuse approaching birds, causing them to migrate to other locations, thereby reducing bird-related damage to structures and maintaining their operational integrity.
Implementation Method 1
moveable replica bird effigies with broken wings that can vibrate, oscillate, pivot, or rotate in the wind
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AI summary
Systems, devices, apparatus and methods for deterring birds and other animals from structures such as but not limited to cell towers, communications towers, buildings and areas to be protected. A broken wing effigy of the species to be deterred is suspended from an upper suspending structure and a lower suspending structure. The effigy body and wing appendage can each be molded or otherwise produced from rubber, plastic, or any other suitable material. Hangers can be attached to structures such as towers, buildings and the like. A C shaped hanger can be used for hanging an effigy which allows for the effigy to be able to move, such as rotate and simulate a live bird. Hanging linkages between the hanger and a molded bird body, can allow for a plurality of rotation movements there between. Wing linkages between the molded bird body and a molded wing can allow for an additional plurality of rotation movements there between.