Removable Decoy Support for Land Placement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Waterfowl decoys require separate sets for land and water use, increasing costs, as flotation decoys cannot sit upright on land and land decoys do not remain upright on water, lacking adaptability.

Innovation Solution

A removable waterfowl decoy support system that attaches to existing flotation decoys, featuring elongated support rods and decoy imitation extremities to mimic waterfowl legs, allowing the decoys to be placed on land while maintaining a realistic appearance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If flotation decoys are used on land, then adaptability is improved, but the decoys cannot sit upright on land due to the keel structure

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidability to sit upright

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A support rod is introduced as an intermediary element between the flotation decoy and the ground. The support rod has a ground-engaging end that penetrates the ground surface and a decoy attachment end that connects to the keel, allowing the decoy to be positioned on land while maintaining its upright orientation through the mediating support structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The support system is divided into distinct functional segments: a ground-engaging end for anchoring, a support rod body for structural support, and a decoy attachment end for connecting to the keel. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally, with the attachment end specifically designed to interface with the keel structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If separate land and water decoy sets are used, then the ability to sit upright in respective environments is improved, but cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to sit uprightVSAvoidcost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The flotation decoy is made universal by enabling it to function in both water and land environments. The support rod system allows the same decoy to be deployed on land by penetrating the ground and supporting the decoy in an upright position, eliminating the need for separate land-based decoy sets and reducing overall equipment costs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If land decoys are used on water, then availability is improved, but they do not remain upright to present a realistic appearance

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveavailabilityVSAvoidability to remain upright

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The support rod acts as a mediator that provides the necessary structural support for land decoys to remain upright when deployed on water. The support rod penetrates the water-resistant ground or provides anchoring that allows the decoy to maintain its vertical orientation, presenting a realistic appearance in the water environment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10779528B2Waterfowl decoy support

Publication Date: 2020.09.22 BB WATERFOWL LLC

AI summary

A waterfowl decoy support is provided which boasts the ability to provide support to existing flotation type waterfowl decoys for placement on a ground surface. The support is designed such that it is easily attachably removable to and from the keel of the flotation type waterfowl decoy. Moreover, when the waterfowl decoy support is attached to the decoy and positioned in the ground, the decoy support imitates the lower extremities of a live waterfowl animal, providing an authentic, highly effective waterfowl appearance.