Racing Pigeon Foot Ring Pivot Structure Without Metal Pins

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional racing pigeon foot rings are cumbersome to assemble, increase weight, and cost due to the use of a metal pivot, which affects the flying performance and manufacturing costs.

Innovation Solution

A pivot structure using protruding pivots and engaging portions for detachable connection between the body and movable member, eliminating the need for a metal pivot, reducing assembly steps and overall weight.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a metal pivot is used to connect the body and movable member, then the connection strength is improved, but the overall weight and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidoverall weight
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the pivot structure directly into the movable member by forming a protruding pivot through injection molding. This merges the previously separate metal pivot component with the movable member itself, eliminating the need for additional metal parts while maintaining the pivoting connection strength between the body and movable member.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the material parameter from metal to plastic (via injection molding) and the structural parameter from separate component to integrated feature. This parameter change reduces weight while maintaining functional equivalence of the pivoting connection through proper structural design of the protruding pivot.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If a metal pivot is used to connect the body and movable member, then the connection reliability is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the pivot function with the movable member through injection molding, eliminating the need for separate metal pivot procurement and assembly. This integration reduces manufacturing steps and costs while maintaining connection reliability through the designed protruding pivot structure that provides stable pivoting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The movable member is designed to include its own pivot structure (protruding pivot) that performs the connection function. This self-service approach eliminates dependency on external metal pivot components, reducing both manufacturing complexity and cost while ensuring reliable connection through the integrated design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate components (body, movable member, metal pivot, battery case) are used, then the assembly flexibility is improved, but the assembly complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly flexibilityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the pivot component with the movable member into a single integrated part through injection molding. This reduces the total component count from four separate pieces to fewer components, simplifying assembly while preserving the detachable and adjustable nature of the foot ring for different pigeon sizes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The movable member includes its own integrated pivot structure that enables self-assembly with the body without requiring separate metal pivot installation. This self-contained design reduces assembly complexity while maintaining the flexibility to adjust and detach for different application requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20260060217A1Racing pigeon foot ring shell
Publication Date: 2026.03.05 MIN XIN TECHNOLOGY CORP
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AI summary

A racing pigeon foot ring shell comprises a body and a movable member. A first terminal of the body is formed with at least one pivoting hole, and a second terminal opposite to the first terminal is formed with a first engaging portion. A pivoting terminal of the movable member is formed with at least one protruding pivot, and the at least one protruding pivot is detachably inserted into the at least one pivoting hole to be pivotally connected with the body. An engaging terminal opposite to the pivoting terminal is formed with a second engaging portion, and the second engaging portion is detachably engaged with the first engaging portion. A pivot structure of the present invention is formed on the movable member, so that the body and the movable member can form a pivoting connection without an additional metal pivot.