Game Bird Tail Fan Fixation Template and Adhesive Method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for fixing and displaying game bird tail fans are either complex, require fasteners, or obstruct the view of the fan, lacking a simple and reliable technique that can be applied to various bird species without hindering visibility.
Innovation Solution
A method and template with a grid pattern are used to center and secure game bird tail feathers, allowing for temporary fixation and subsequent adhesive or epoxy application to create a fan configuration that can be displayed flat or curved, without the need for fasteners or complex structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fasteners or complex fixation structures are used to secure tail feathers, then the reliability of fixation is improved, but the device complexity increases and visibility of the fan is obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes fasteners and complex fixation structures from the system, using only adhesive or epoxy to secure the tail feathers to the base. This extraction of unnecessary components resolves the contradiction by maintaining reliable fixation through the adhesive bond while eliminating the complexity and visual obstruction caused by mechanical fasteners.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces adhesive or epoxy as an intermediary substance between the tail feathers and the base, replacing mechanical fasteners. This intermediary provides reliable fixation through chemical bonding while remaining invisible and not obstructing the view of the fan, thus resolving the contradiction between fixation reliability and device complexity.
2Reliability
If fasteners or complex structures are used to secure tail feathers, then the reliability of fixation is improved, but the viewability of the fan is obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts fasteners and complex fixation structures that obstruct the view of the fan, retaining only the adhesive bond for fixation. This removal of visual obstructions maintains fixation reliability while improving fan viewability, as the adhesive remains invisible when cured.
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive or epoxy serves as an intermediary that provides reliable fixation without obstructing the view. Unlike mechanical fasteners that create visible obstructions, the adhesive bonds the feathers to the base while remaining transparent or invisible, thus resolving the contradiction between fixation reliability and fan viewability.
3Reliability
If mounting blocks with multiple holes are used to fix tail feathers, then the reliability of display is improved, but the ease of manufacture decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the mounting block with multiple holes and individual feather insertion process, replacing it with a simple base and adhesive application method. This extraction simplifies the manufacturing process while maintaining display reliability through the adhesive bond securing all feathers to the base.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the individual feather fixation steps into a single adhesive application process. Instead of inserting each feather into separate holes in a mounting block, the adhesive is applied to the base and all feathers are secured in one operation, significantly easing manufacture while maintaining reliable display.
4Reliability
If sheets covering 25 percent or more of the tail fan are used for fixation, then the reliability of fixation is improved, but the loss of display area increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the large covering sheets that obstruct 25 percent or more of the tail fan, replacing them with a minimal base and adhesive fixation system. This extraction preserves the visible display area while maintaining fixation reliability through the adhesive bond between the feathers and the base.
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
This approach provides a simple, inexpensive, and reliable method for forming game bird fans that can be applied to multiple species, ensuring unobstructed visibility and display without requiring complex tools or fasteners.
Implementation Method 1
An adhesive or epoxy can then be applied to the feather quills at the base in order to permanently retain the formed fan
Data Source
AI summary
A game bird fan can be created using a fixation template having a plurality of radial lines extending from a center region that define a plurality of spaced grid portions circumferentially arranged in a semicircular pattern. The base of the tail is initially aligned with the center region of the template and each of the tail feathers are individually aligned with the spaced grid regions. The tail feathers are temporarily secured to the template after each individual aligning step. An adhesive or epoxy is applied to the quills of the tail in order to retain the tail fan after which the formed tail can be removed from the template. Optionally, a riser can be disposed on the fixation template and beneath the base of the tail prior to aligning, enabling the created fan to have a curved or bowed configuration.