Self-Contained Decoy with Motor Pump for Water Ripple Simulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing duck decoys lack the ability to be selectively activated and adjusted for realistic environmental conditions, such as water ripple simulation and movement, which limits their effectiveness in mimicking real duck behavior.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained decoy system with a hollow body housing a remote-activated electrical circuit and motor pump system to create water ripples, featuring adjustable timing, water flow, and remote control, along with a removable tail section and adjustable pulse resistor for simulating different duck movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a motor pump system is added to create water ripples and movement, then the realism of duck behavior simulation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the motor pump system, water reservoir, electrical circuit, and control components into a single integrated hollow body structure. The motor pump, reservoir, and electrical components are merged within the decoy's body cavity, creating a unified system that reduces overall complexity while maintaining realistic water ripple and movement simulation capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where the motor pump system is housed within the hollow body of the decoy. The water reservoir is positioned inside the body cavity, and the electrical circuit components are nested within the same structure. This nesting approach allows multiple functional components to coexist within a single compact unit, improving realism without proportionally increasing external complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable timing and water flow controls are added, then the adaptability to different environmental conditions is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable timing mechanisms and variable water flow controls that allow the system to dynamically adapt to different environmental conditions. The motor pump system can be adjusted to create different ripple patterns and movement intensities, enabling the decoy to simulate various duck behaviors across different hunting scenarios without requiring multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses adjustable parameters including timing intervals, water flow rates, and pump activation frequencies to adapt the decoy's behavior to different environmental conditions. By changing these parameters, the same basic system can simulate calm water conditions, active duck behavior, or resting states, providing versatility without adding substantial structural complexity.
3Ease of operation
If a remote control system is implemented, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote control system that acts as an intermediary between the operator and the motor pump system. The remote transmitter sends signals wirelessly to a receiver connected to the pump control circuit, allowing the operator to adjust timing, water flow, and activation patterns without physically accessing or manipulating the components inside the decoy's hollow body, thereby improving ease of operation.
4Ease of operation
If all components are integrated in a self-contained unit, then the ease of deployment is improved, but the ease of repair worsens
Solution Approach 1:
While maintaining a self-contained integrated unit for ease of deployment, the patent segments internal components such as the motor pump, electrical circuit, and water reservoir into distinct modular sections within the hollow body. This segmentation allows specific components to be accessed and replaced independently through designated access points, facilitating repair while preserving the overall integrated structure that enables easy deployment.
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 system allows for realistic and adjustable water ripple simulation and movement, enhancing the decoy's ability to mimic real duck behavior, thereby improving its effectiveness in attracting waterfowl.
Implementation Method 1
a motor pump system to move water to create ripples
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AI summary
A remote control duck decoy using an electrical circuit with a time charge relay decoy using a hollow body to contain a remote activated electrical circuit operating a motor pump system to move water to create ripples and movement of the duck body. Adjustable timing, adjustable water flow, through body connections and adjustments, remote control, and a removable tail charging port are just some of the advantages taught by the present invention. These and other objects and advantages of the present invention, along with features of novelty appurtenant thereto, will appear or become apparent by reviewing the following detailed description of the invention.