Remote Actuator for Aerosol Dispensing Timing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hunters and users of repellents often need to expose themselves to deer or pests to deploy attractants or repellents, which can scare them off or lead to unwanted encounters, and existing systems lack remote control and timing options for controlled dispersion.
Innovation Solution
A remote-controlled apparatus with a housing, actuator system, and battery-powered hand-held remote control that allows for controlled opening and closing of a spray valve on an aerosol container, enabling timed and duration-specific dispersion of attractants or repellents, including a battery-powered heater to maintain the substance above freezing temperatures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user manually deploys attractant or repellent, then the deployment is simple and direct, but the user is exposed to deer or pests which can scare them off or lead to unwanted encounters
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote control device as an intermediary between the user and the attractant/repellent deployment system. The user operates the remote control from a distance, which triggers the deployment mechanism without requiring direct contact or close proximity to the deployment location. This eliminates exposure to deer or pests while maintaining deployment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into separate functional components: a remote control unit held by the user and a deployment mechanism positioned at the target location. This segmentation allows the user to remain physically separated from the deployment site, avoiding exposure to animals while still controlling the deployment process.
2Area of stationary object
If the attractant or repellent is dispersed continuously, then the coverage area is maximized, but the attractant or repellent is depleted too quickly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic or pulsed dispersion cycles rather than continuous dispersion. The microprocessor controller activates the dispersion mechanism for specific time intervals, allowing the attractant or repellent to disperse in controlled bursts. This approach maintains effective coverage areas while conserving the total quantity of substance by eliminating waste from continuous operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts dispersion parameters including duration, frequency, and intensity based on operational requirements. The microprocessor controller modulates the dispersion mechanism to optimize the balance between coverage area and substance consumption, adapting the dispersion pattern to achieve maximum effectiveness with minimum material usage.
3Ease of operation
If the aerosol spray can is held in place during dispersion, then the spray direction is controlled, but the mechanism to secure the can adds device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a self-aligning can holder design that automatically positions and secures the aerosol spray can in the correct orientation during deployment. The holder structure incorporates features that guide the can into proper alignment and maintain it there throughout the dispersion process, eliminating the need for complex external securing mechanisms while ensuring controlled spray direction.
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 user to remotely and safely dispense attractants or repellents at selected times and durations, reducing exposure risks and improving effectiveness in attracting deer or repelling pests without being seen.
Implementation Method 1
The apparatus may further comprise a battery powered heater to maintain the attractant or repellent above a freezing temperature of the attractant or repellent
Data Source
AI summary
A remotely controlled attractant or repellent dispersing apparatus housing a remotely controlled actuator system where an aerosol spray can is mountable for engagement with the actuator system. A receiver in communication with a transmitter is configured to receive one or more commands from the transmitter and relay the command to the actuator system for opening and/or closing a valve on the spray can for dispersing the contents of the aerosol can at selected times and for selected durations. The dispersing system is mountable in an outdoor environment and the transmitter is a hand-held remote control. A removable base support is provided to retain aerosol spray cans of different sizes in alignment with the actuator system.