Deer Call Reed Slide Mechanism for Variable Sound Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional animal calls are limited in producing variable sounds and rapid succession, lack versatility in mimicking deer sounds of varying ages and sexes, and are not user-friendly in design and assembly.
Innovation Solution
An animal call device comprising a call body, tone chamber, and resonator with a movable slide mechanism that alters reed vibration by changing the position of a slide, allowing for variable and rapid sound production, featuring a comfortable grip and easy assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional animal calls are designed to produce a single sound or a few pre-determined sounds, then the device structure remains simple, but the versatility in mimicking deer sounds of varying ages and sexes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable slide that can be positioned at different locations along the tone chamber, allowing the reed to vibrate at different positions and produce variable sounds. This dynamic adjustment mechanism enables a single device to generate multiple deer sounds (fawns, does, bucks) without requiring multiple fixed sound chambers, thus achieving sound variety while maintaining relatively simple device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The tone chamber is designed to accommodate a single reed that can produce multiple different sounds through the slide mechanism. This universal design allows one reed and one tone chamber to replace what would traditionally require multiple specialized sound-producing components, achieving multi-functionality while reducing overall device complexity.
2Productivity
If traditional animal calls are designed for producing pre-determined sounds, then the device is easy to operate, but the ability to produce variable sounds in rapid succession is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The movable slide allows the user to rapidly switch between different sound positions by simply moving the slide to different locations along the tone chamber. This dynamic mechanism enables quick succession of variable sounds (mimicking different deer calls in rapid sequence) while maintaining ease of operation through a simple slide-movement interface that requires minimal effort or complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the tone chamber accommodates a reed and slide mechanism for variable sounds, then sound versatility is improved, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separable components including the tone chamber, reed assembly, and slide mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently and assembled in a straightforward sequence, reducing manufacturing complexity despite the advanced functionality achieved through the slide and reed configuration.
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
Enables the production of variable deer sounds, including those of different ages and sexes, with ease of use and assembly, enhancing hunting effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
causing a reed to vibrate to produce a sound
Implementation Method 2
a resonator, which is substantially elongate with a hollow interior
Implementation Method 3
the distal end of the slide configured to press against the reed. Movement of the slide within and along the slot causes the distal end of the slide to press against different portions of the reed, thereby changing the vibratory characteristics of the reed
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AI summary
The present invention discloses an animal call device, which operates by a user blowing into the mouthpiece of the call body, such that the flow of air causes an internal reed to vibrate, with the air flowing out through a resonator, creating a sound that emulates the calls and grunts of a deer; with the present invention incorporating a moveable slide that presses against and dynamically alters the vibratory properties of the reed, thereby changing the sounds that are created by the animal call device.