Remote Duck Decoy With Mechanical Can Call

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing duck decoy devices either fail to produce both duck-attracting noises and movements remotely or are cumbersome and difficult to maneuver, often scaring away fowl due to the need for close proximity or entanglement in water features.

Innovation Solution

A remote-controlled duck decoy device that incorporates a mechanical can call and shaker mechanism, allowing users to attach a can call that produces duck-attracting noises and simulate duck movements using a handheld remote control, while floating on water and avoiding electronic means that may be prohibited by hunting laws.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a frame device with multiple duck decoys is used, then the device can produce duck-attracting movement, but the device becomes cumbersome and difficult to maneuver, requiring substantial time and energy to place in water and subject to entanglement in water features

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveduck-attracting movement capabilityVSAvoidframe structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention divides the frame device into multiple individual floating decoy bodies, each capable of independent operation. Each decoy body contains its own duck call and shaker mechanism, eliminating the need for a complex frame structure while maintaining the ability to produce duck-attracting movements and sounds.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention extracts the essential functions (floating, duck call production, and shaker mechanisms) from the complex frame structure and integrates them into individual decoy bodies. This allows the device to function without the cumbersome frame that caused entanglement and maneuvering difficulties.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Ease of operation

If a hose-connected whistle-type duck call is used, then the device can produce duck-attracting noise, but the user must be very close to the decoy, which may frighten away fowl and requires an uncomfortable position

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenoise production capabilityVSAvoiduser proximity requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention uses a shaker mechanism as an intermediary to produce duck call sounds remotely. The shaker mechanically actuates the duck call components without requiring the user to be physically close to the decoy, eliminating the problem of frightening away fowl while maintaining comfortable operating positions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces the manual blowing mechanism (which requires user proximity) with a mechanically actuated shaker system. The shaker uses mechanical vibrations to operate the duck call, allowing remote operation and eliminating the need for the user to be in an uncomfortable position near the water.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Extent of automation

If electronic means are used to produce duck-attracting noise, then the device can operate remotely, but the device may be prohibited by hunting laws

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote operation capabilityVSAvoidlegal compliance

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention replaces electronic noise production with a mechanically actuated duck call system. The shaker mechanism uses mechanical vibrations to operate the duck call, providing remote operation capability while ensuring compliance with hunting laws that prohibit electronic means.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 hunters to attract ducks and other waterfowl effectively and safely from a distance, improving hunting success while adhering to legal regulations by using mechanical means for noise production and movement simulation.

Implementation Method 1

The remote control may also control the movement of the duck decoy upon the water causing the duck decoy to shake emulating the movement of a wild duck

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

A user installs a can call that produces a duck attracting sound inside the belly, or internal cavity, of the device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSound: Sound

Data Source

PatentUS10765107B2Remote controlled duck decoy with mechanical duck call

Publication Date: 2020.09.08 PEOPLES PAUL

AI summary

The invention herein is a duck-shaped decoy that floats upon a body of water. The decoy may also be formed into the shape of a goose, wild turkey, or other fowl. The decoy includes a mechanism that produces a motion that simulates the motion of a wild duck, or other fowl. The decoy also includes a mechanical can call activating device that mechanically manipulates a can call producing a noise that attracts ducks, or other fowl.