Telescoping Net Pole Assembly for Fast Indoor Bird Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for capturing flying vertebrates in large buildings are often inhumane, time-consuming, and ineffective, leading to potential harm and disease spread due to prolonged presence of birds and bats inside.
Innovation Solution
A telescoping pole with a hook and pulley system for deploying and positioning bird netting quickly and easily, allowing for humane capture with adjustable height support poles and detachable hooks for various ceiling configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional netting methods are used with direct roof attachment, then the net can be securely positioned, but the deployment time becomes excessively long and the process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the net deployment into modular components: a telescoping pole that can be extended to ceiling height, a hook assembly with pulley mechanism, and the net itself. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and assembled quickly without complex roof attachments.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescoping pole provides dynamic height adjustment, allowing the operator to extend the pole to the exact ceiling height needed and easily reposition it. The pulley system on the hook assembly enables dynamic net positioning and retrieval, making the entire system adaptable and quick to deploy.
2Stability of the object's composition
If fixed ceiling attachment methods are used, then the net remains stable during capture, but the system lacks adaptability to different ceiling configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The hook assembly is designed as a universal attachment mechanism that can securely attach to various ceiling types (rafters, beams, joists) without requiring custom installation for each configuration. The telescoping pole complements this by adjusting to different ceiling heights, making the system universally applicable across diverse building structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The hook assembly acts as an intermediary between the telescoping pole and the ceiling structure. It provides a standardized interface that adapts to different ceiling configurations while maintaining stable net attachment, bridging the gap between the portable pole system and fixed ceiling structures.
3Productivity
If rapid net deployment is prioritized, then capture success rate improves, but the equipment complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pulley system on the hook assembly allows the operator to easily raise and lower the net without requiring additional assistance or complex mechanical aids. The telescoping pole locks into place automatically, providing self-supporting stability. These self-service features enable rapid deployment while keeping the mechanical complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescoping pole uses a nested structure where sections of the pole fit within each other, allowing compact storage and easy transport. The hook assembly with pulley is integrated into the pole tip, eliminating the need for separate attachment devices. This nesting reduces overall equipment complexity while maintaining rapid deployment capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rapid and humane capture of flying vertebrates with high success rates, reducing harm and facilitating disease prevention by expediting the removal process.
Implementation Method 1
a pulley attached to the hook
Implementation Method 2
The present invention relates to a more humane flying vertebrate capture system, with the use of telescoping or height adjustable support poles with a hook and pulley, for deploying a bird netting
Data Source
AI summary
A device for raising a flying vertebrate capture netting and attaching to a portion of the ceiling wherein there is a hook assembly attached to a telescoping pole for attachment.