Multidirectional Windsock Decoy for Natural Waterfowl Spread
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current windsock decoys face the wind in a uniform direction, appearing unnatural and causing geese to become wary, as they do not mimic the varied directions of a natural flock of waterfowl.
Innovation Solution
A multidirectional windsock decoy design featuring a body bag with a side-mounted wind entry hole and interior housing, along with a stake system that allows the decoy to face different angles randomly, creating a more natural appearance by allowing air to enter from the side and positioning the decoy across the wind.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If windsock decoys are positioned parallel to the wind direction, then the decoys can be easily manufactured and positioned, but the decoys appear unnatural and cause geese to become wary
Solution Approach 1:
The decoy incorporates a wind-driven rotation mechanism that allows it to dynamically change its orientation relative to the wind direction. The decoy body can rotate about a vertical axis, enabling it to present different angles (0°, 45°, 90°, 135°) to the wind depending on current wind conditions, thus maintaining natural appearance while remaining easy to position initially
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the orientation parameter of the decoy from a fixed parallel alignment to variable angular positions. By allowing the decoy to be positioned at multiple angles relative to the wind direction and incorporating wind-driven rotation, the system adapts to different wind conditions while maintaining ease of initial positioning and deployment
2Device complexity
If all decoys face the same direction parallel to the wind, then the setup is simple and consistent, but the spread appears unnatural to waterfowl
Solution Approach 1:
The decoy system is divided into multiple independent decoy units, each capable of being positioned at different angles relative to the wind. This segmentation allows individual decoys to be oriented differently (0°, 45°, 90°, 135°) to create a natural spread appearance, while each unit remains simple in design and easy to position independently
Solution Approach 2:
Each decoy incorporates wind-driven rotation capability, allowing the entire spread to dynamically adapt to changing wind directions. This dynamic feature enables the decoy spread to maintain natural appearance without requiring complex manual adjustment of each individual decoy's orientation
3Stability of the object's composition
If decoys are positioned at fixed angles only, then the structure is stable and easy to control, but the decoys become detectable to wary waterfowl
Solution Approach 1:
The decoy incorporates wind-driven rotation that provides dynamic adjustment of orientation while maintaining structural stability. The decoy can rotate about a vertical axis to present different angles (0°, 45°, 90°, 135°) to the wind, creating unpredictable appearance to waterfowl while the overall structure remains stable and controlled through the wind-driven mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the orientation parameter from fixed to variable, allowing the decoy to present different angles relative to the wind direction. This parameter change makes the decoy less detectable to wary waterfowl while maintaining structural stability through the wind-driven rotation mechanism that provides controlled dynamic adjustment
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The decoy system enhances the natural appearance of a flock, increasing the likelihood of luring waterfowl by presenting a more varied and realistic spread, as the decoys can be positioned at angles other than parallel to the wind, making them less detectable to the birds.
Implementation Method 1
a wind entry hole along a side of the body bag... receiving the air from the wind through the wind entry hole
Data Source
AI summary
A multidirectional windsock style decoy may include a body bag having a decoy head hole along a front end, a wind entry hole along a side, and an interior housing. A stay open collar may keep the wind entry hole open. The decoy may further include a back support having a top side, a bottom side, a front face and a back side a decoy head having a back side. The back side of the decoy head may connect to the front face of the back support. The decoy head may close off the decoy head hole. At least one side support may connect to the top side and the bottom side of the back support. The side support may extend out towards the stay open collar. A stake may be connected to the body bag and secured in place at a particular height off the ground.