Universal Mount Accessory for Hunting Decoy Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional decoy systems for hunting, such as turkey decoys, often fail to attract animals close enough to the hunter, and they lack mobility, requiring the hunter to expose themselves to target the animals.
Innovation Solution
A decoy system that includes a universal mount assembly allowing the decoy to be attached to various weapons or devices, with adjustable openings and a clamp-style attachment for secure mounting and easy adjustment for different users and shooting configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a decoy is planted in the ground for remote hunting, then the hunter can remain concealed, but the animals do not come close enough to the hunter
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the decoy with a weapon mounting system, merging the attraction function with the shooting platform into a single integrated unit. This allows the hunter to position the weapon directly behind the decoy, eliminating the need for separate concealment positions and enabling animals to approach closer to the hunter's actual location.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal mount assembly enables the decoy to serve multiple functions: it acts as both an animal attractor and a weapon mounting platform. The mount can accommodate various weapon types (rifles, bows, crossbows) while maintaining the decoy's primary function, making the system adaptable to different hunting scenarios and reducing the need for multiple separate devices.
2Productivity
If a decoy is planted in the ground with the hunter hidden behind it, then the hunter can target animals, but the system lacks mobility and requires hunter exposure
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the weapon mount directly into the decoy structure, the system eliminates the need for the hunter to separate their position from the decoy. The hunter can remain concealed behind the decoy while having direct weapon access through the integrated mount, improving both safety and operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal mount assembly incorporates adjustable components that allow the hunter to modify the weapon position, angle, and type based on different hunting situations. This dynamic adjustability enhances mobility and adaptability while maintaining concealment, allowing the hunter to respond to varying animal behaviors and environmental conditions.
3Device complexity
If a fixed decoy system is used, then the setup is simple, but it cannot accommodate different weapons or user preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The universal mount assembly is designed with standardized components and adjustable features that accommodate multiple weapon types (rifles, bows, crossbows) and different user preferences. The mount maintains relative simplicity while incorporating versatility through adjustable angles, heights, and weapon interface options, resolving the trade-off between complexity and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount includes movable and adjustable components that allow customization for different weapons and users without requiring a completely different system. Features such as adjustable arms, angle modifiers, and interchangeable mounting interfaces provide versatility while maintaining a relatively simple base structure that doesn't overwhelm the user with complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, devices, and methods for providing a decoy are disclosed. In some embodiments, the decoy is attached to a weapon via a universal mount assembly.