U-Shaped Turkey Tail Fan Spreader Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hunters face difficulties in simultaneously posing for photographs and safely holding their weapons while spreading and holding the tail feathers of their prey, as existing methods are clumsy and unsafe, and there is a lack of devices for hands-free spreading and display of turkey tail fans for both field photography and taxidermy.
Innovation Solution
A hands-free device with a U-shape design that attaches to the rear of a turkey's tail fan, using quill clips to secure the feathers to a central hub, allowing for safe posing and display without obstructing the view from the front, and featuring a built-in hanger for easy wall installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the hunter uses one or both hands to spread and hold the tail feathers during the photo, then the tail feathers can be properly displayed, but the hunter cannot safely hold the weapon and the process becomes clumsy and dangerous
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a tail fan spreader device as an intermediary tool between the hunter and the tail feathers. This device mechanically holds and spreads the tail feathers, freeing the hunter's hands to safely hold the weapon while still achieving proper tail feather display for the photograph.
Solution Approach 2:
The tail fan spreader device is designed to be self-holding through its clamp mechanism that secures to the tail feathers. Once attached, the device maintains the tail feather spread position without requiring continuous manual intervention, allowing the hunter to pose safely with the weapon while the device independently maintains the display.
2Productivity
If the hunter uses manual methods to spread and hold tail feathers, then the feathers can be displayed for photos, but it requires multiple steps and takes a lot of time and space for taxidermy preparation
Solution Approach 1:
The tail fan spreader device serves multiple functions: it spreads tail feathers for field photographs, assists in taxidermy preparation by maintaining the spread position, and provides a built-in hanger for wall display. This multi-functionality consolidates multiple steps into a single device, improving efficiency and reducing time loss across different stages of turkey processing and display.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the tail feather spreading function with a built-in hanger feature into a single integrated device. This merging allows the same tool used for photograph preparation to also serve as a mounting solution for wall display, eliminating the need for separate taxidermy preparation steps and saving both time and space.
3Ease of operation
If a device is used to spread the tail feathers for display, then hands-free operation is achieved, but the device may obstruct the view from the front if not properly designed
Solution Approach 1:
The tail fan spreader device employs asymmetric design where the spreading mechanism and clamps are positioned on the rear side of the tail feathers, while the front-facing surface remains clear. This asymmetric placement allows hands-free operation from the rear without obstructing the frontal view, enabling both photographer and viewer to see the tail feathers naturally from the front.
Solution Approach 2:
The device operates in the rear dimension of the tail feathers, spreading them outward and securing them from behind. By positioning all functional elements (clamps, spreader mechanism) on the rear side, the device achieves hands-free operation without interfering with the frontal viewing dimension, maintaining an unobstructed view from the front.
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AI summary
A display device for spreading a turkey's tail feathers in a fan-like display is provided. The device consists of a U-shape with 3 rubber quill clips, 1 located at the top, 1 located on one end of the device and 1 located on remaining end of the device. The rubber clips allow the quills in the middle of the fan as well as the quills near the base on opposite sides to be used to hold the turkey fan in a set position. When installed the device is invisible to view. This device is a multipurpose toot and can be used for taxidermy use in preserving the turkey fan. This device may be used as a mounting mechanism for wall display. A mounting mechanism may further be provided for the mounting of an object to the turkey fan such as the beard, or a pole for the use of the fan as a decoy in the field or a mount on the wall or shelf.