GB2295953A

GB2295953A - Remotely controlled mechanical bird movement simulator

Info

Publication number: GB2295953A
Application number: GB9425267A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Peter Dickason; Derry Barnes; Geoffrey William Squire
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1994-12-14
Filing date: 1994-12-14
Publication date: 1996-06-19
Also published as: GB9425267D0

Abstract

An electrically powered mechanism operates two reciprocating wing support arms 8 to which are attached the wings of the required dead or artificial bird (16 in Fig. 1). The assembly is counted on an extendable support 13 which can be stuck into the ground. The wing support arms are activated or stopped remotely by a signal from a transmitter (12) to the receiver 3. <IMAGE>

Description

A REMOTELY CONTROLLED POWERED MECHANICAL BIRD MOVEMENT SIMULATOR.

This invention relates to a remotely controlled powered mecllanical bird movement simulator for decoying or scaring birds.

Bird decoys are commonly used by hunters and usually take the form of a strategically placed artificial bird or an articulated cradle to which a dead bird is attached and movement effected by an operator pulling a cord attached to the cradle. There are also articulated decoys which are operated by wind power.

Artificial decoys naturally do not move and may not attract a wild bird's attention. Manually operated bird cradle are effective but sight of the cord movement can make birds shy and when not in use, the cord can get tangled in feet and equipment. Wind powered decoys are only effective when there is sufficient wind to operate them.

According to the present invention there is provided a remotely controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator comprising an electric motor1 a base plate on which is mounted a fly wheel, a push rod, pivot arms, wing support arms,transmitter and receiver. There is also a top cover to which is attached a cradle and neck support, and an extendable support.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 Shows in perspective the bird movement simulator with the decoy bird on the cradle shown by a dotted line and transmitter.

Figure 2 Shows an exploded view of te bird movement simulator in perspective.

Figure 3 Shows in perspective the bird movement simulator.

Referring to the drawings the remotely operated bird movement simulator comprises a signal transmitter 12 and a signal receiver 3 which, when activated, switches on and off a battery (not shown) operated motor 2.

The motor drives round the flywheel 4 to which is attached the swivel pivot 6 and push rod 5. The opposite end of the push rod is loosely attached to the slots in the pivot arms 7. The wing support arms 8 are securely fixed to the opposite ends of the pivot arms and as the flywheel rotates the push rod and swivel arms move forward and backward causing the wing support arms to move forward and backward through the arc 15 described.

The mechanism is attached through and to the base plate 1 and protected by top cover 9 which is attached to the spacers 14.

To use the remotely operated bird movement stimulator as a decoy, the body of a dead or artificial bird is mounted belly down on the cradle 10 and the head on neck support 11. The wing tips are secured by a means to the ends of the wing support arms and the extendable support 13 is pushed into the ground and adjusted to the required height. The transmitter is activated and sends a message to the receiver to switch on the motor.

The wings then move forward and backward through the prescribed arc simulating the action of a landing bird.

The decoy is stopped by transmitting the required message to the receiver.

Claims

1. A remotely controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator comprising a mechanism for operating wing movement arms, a means for mounting a bird and an adjustable height support for the assembly.

2. A remotely controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in Claim 1 wherein there is provided a means of remotely transmitting command signals to the bird simulator.

3. A remotely controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in Claims 1 and 2 wherein a means of receiving transmitted command signals is provided.

4. A remotely controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in Claim 3 wherein is provided a motor for powering the mechanism.

5. A remotely controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in Claim 4 wherein is provided a means of power storage.

6. A remotely controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in Claim 5 wherein is provided a mechanism adapted to give reciprocating movement to the wing support arms.

7. A remotely controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in Claim 6 wherein is provided a means of supporting the body of a bird or replica.

8. A remotely radio electronically controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in claim 7 wherein is provided an extendible support for the bird simulator.

8. A remotely controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in Claim 7 wherein is provided an extendable support for the bird simulator.

9. A remotely controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator substantially described herein with reference to Figures 1 - 3 of the accompanying drawings.

Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1 . A remotely radio electronically controlled powered bird movement simulator comprising a mechanism for operating wing movement arms, a means for mounting a dead or artificial bird and an adjustable height support for the assembly.

2. A remotely radio electronically controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in claim 1 wherein there is provided a means of remotely transmitting radio electronic command signals to the bird simulator.

3. A remotely radio electronically controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in claims 1 and 2 wherein means of receiving radio electronically transmitted command signals is provided.

4. A remotely radio electronically controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in claim 3 wherein is provided a motor for powering the mechanism.

5. A remotely radio electronically controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in claim 4 wherein is provided a means of power storage.

6. A remotely radio electronically controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in claim 5 wherein is provided a mechanism adapted to give reciprocating movement to the wing support arms.

7. A remotely radio electronically controlled powered mechanical bird movement simulator as claimed in claim 6 wherein is provided a means of supporting the body of a dead bird or replica.