WO2009066973A1

WO2009066973A1 - Air stream driven hanging ornament

Info

Publication number: WO2009066973A1
Application number: PCT/MY2007/000084
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sow Wah Chin
Original assignee: Sow Wah Chin
Priority date: 2007-11-23
Filing date: 2007-11-23
Publication date: 2009-05-28

Abstract

The present invention discloses an assembly of a hanging ornament which is in the form of a bird; said ornament creates movement resembling a live bird upon driven by air stream or any air movement. The said ornament is uncomplicated in terms of assemblage and is substantially cost effective.

Description

ABR STREAM DRIVEN HANGEVG ORNAMENT

Field of Invention

The present invention relates generally to the ornamental art, in particular an ornamental figure in the form of a bird, wherein said ornament is movable with the assistance of any form of air-stream.

Background of Invention

Movable ornaments are gaining tremendous momentum in the global market. At present there is a considerable amount of movable ornaments; said ornaments may function as play -toys or figurines, wherein they are generally sculptured to resemble human, animals, plants or objects. Typically, such movable conventional ornaments are incorporated with mechanical or electrical devices to create the desired movements. A great majority of these ornaments however are costly due to the said additional devices.

Additionally, there have been endeavors to provide movable ornaments devoid the assistance of mechanical or electrical devices or means. These ornaments which are frequently manufactured to form animals or flying object can be movable by way of air movement or air stream assistance. Whilst the prior art provides a variety of aerodynamically movable animals resembling ornaments, there has yet to be movable ornaments which are air stream driven, and in particular creates practical live animal movement with the assistance of air movement or air stream and in addition, inexpensive.

Accordingly, the present invention is formed to accomplish the abovementioned ultimatum in the ornamental art industry.

It is therefore the primary object of the present invention to provide an air driven or air stream driven movable ornament, in the shape of a bird, wherein the said bird-shaped ornament is provided with movable wings, and when in flight there is provided an enjoyable display of the said ornament.

It is therefore another object of the present invention to provide an air driven or air stream driven movable ornament, in the shape of a bird, wherein the wings section are movable upwards and downwards, resembling the practical movement of a live bird.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an air driven or stream driven movable ornament, in the shape of a bird, said ornament is affordable and not complicated in terms of assemblage.

The foregoing of the present invention will introduce substantial improvement over the prior art in regards to the ornamental art, and in particular for providing an ornament in the form of a bird, wherein the wings of the said ornament creates movement resembling a live bird.

Summary of Invention

The present invention discloses an ornament for hanging on a structure in the form of a bird 2; said ornament creates movement resembling a live bird upon driven by air stream comprising: a body 10 having a pair of wings 4 and a tail section 7 attached thereto; wherein said pair of wings 4 is pivotally attached to the said body 10, and thus allowing upward and downward movement of the said pair of wings 4; a head section 11 provided with a beak 8; means for holding the said ornament by the wings 4; wherein said means for holding the said ornament comprise of at least two bars, first bar 9 and second bar 9A, and lever means 12; wherein said bars 9,9A are positioned on top of the said ornament; wherein the lever means 12 is positioned on top of said ornament 2, but in between of bars 9, 9A.

Brief Descriptions of Drawings

The invention will be more understood by reference to the description below taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings herein:

Figure 1 depicts the overall view of the ornament in accordance to the present invention. Figure 2 depicts another view of one of the preferred embodiment of the ornament in accordance to the present invention.

Detailed Description of the Invention

The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be exemplified as bird 2, as shown in Figure 1.

Accordingly, the bird 2 is formed from plywood or any other suitable material by way of molding or the like, wherein the said bird 2 is formed with a pair of wings 4, a pair of eyes 6, a tail section 7 and a beak 8. Whilst the tail section 7 is permanently attached to the rear section of the body 10 of said bird 2, both the pair of wings 4 are pivotally attached to a body 10 whilst the pair of eyes 6 and beak 8 are formed on the head section

11 of the said bird 2 as depicted in Figure 1.

It is understood that the structure of bird 2 is formed to resemble a live bird and thus creates movement resembling a live bird when it is in flight.

The bird 2 is provided with means for holding said bird 2, said means for holding comprise of a predetermined length of polyester string, thread or the like, a predetermined amount of pliable metal wire 12 and means for connection of the strings and the bird 2. The wings 4 of said bird 2 is attached to the body 10 by way of strings wherein the body 10 is provided with through holes at the lateral sections 13, 15 for connection to the said wings 4. In this connection, the wings 4 are movable upwards and downwards. Each wing is provided with at least two accordingly spaced through holes for connection during assembly.

The means for connection, or referred herein as wooden bar 9 of the string and the bird 2 is preferably formed from piece of wood into a rectangular shape with a predetermined dimension, hi accordance to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided two bars, first bar 9 and second bar 9A, wherein first bar 9 is positioned above second bar 9A as shown in Figure 2. The middle portion of first bar 9 and each end section of second bar 9A are provided with through holes for connection and thus securing the bird 2 by way of the said strings.

The pliable metal wire 12 is preferably formed to into an uneven contour of a W-shape; as shown in Figure 2. The said metal wire may form as lever means of the ornament, whereby it aids to provide the desired movement for the ornament. There are two main standpoints of the said metal wire 12; said standpoints are standpoint A and standpoint B. Suitably, standpoint A is preferably positioned at an elevated level to that of standpoint B during use. Assembly

During assembly, the wire 12 or referred herein as the lever means 12 is positioned on top of ornament or bird 2 but in between of first bar 9 and second bar 9A. In this position, the bar 9 which is positioned on top of lever means 12 is connected to the lever means 12 by way of a plurality of strings, said strings are preferably fractioned into a suitable length. There are at least two main connection points in relation to the lever means 12, as shown in Figure 2, wherein the first connection is point Ia, and the second connection point to the said lever 12 is point Ib. Subsequently, the second bar 9A which is preferably located underneath bar 9, is connected to the lever 12 by way of three main points Ic, Id and Ie with the assistance of the strings. From point Ic of the lever 12, the string forms a triangular outline, wherein in this position at least one end of the string is connected at one end of the second bar 9A, and another end of the string is connected to the opposite end of the said second bar 9 A. The second bar 9 A is connected similarly from point Id and Ie of the present invention, although with dissimilar dimension of each triangular outline.

The bird 2 is positioned underneath the second bar 9A and is connected by way of strings at both ends of said second bar 9A. Specifically, a first end of the string or wire is inserted into the through holes provided on each end of said second bar 9A and thus extended through the said holes, said string or wire stretched at a predetermined distance for connection to the middle portion of a wing via through holes which are provided on each of said wing. Accordingly, the string passes through the first hole on said wing, and extended into the second hole on the said wing, ends and thus secured at the same end of second bar 9A. Both left and right wings 4 are preferably secured via the same method, to provide the animation movement of the said wings 4.

As mentioned previously, the pair of wings 4 is connected to the body 10 of bird 2 by way of strings, wherein said connection allows the pair of wings 4 to flap or move upwardly and downwardly during the operational mode.

In effect, with the assistance of an air stream or any form of air movement, the moving air that passes through preferably from the rear area of said bird 2 will create movement of the wings 4, wherein said wings movement resembles the flapping movement of the wings of a live bird.

As can be elucidated, the present invention is a step over conventional mechanical toys in terms of the overall cost and flapping movement which resembles a live bird.

Comprehendingly, the said bird 2 is preferably a hanging ornament whereby the said ornament is suspended from a suitable structure. In this position, there may be provided a hook or other means at bar 9 for hanging the said ornament on the said structure.

While the above provides a complete disclosure of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, various modifications, alternate constructions and equivalents may be employed without departing from the objective and scope of invention. The application is neither intended to limit its scope in any way.

Claims

1. An ornament for hanging on a structure in the form of a bird 2; said ornament creates movement resembling a live bird upon driven by air stream comprising:

a body 10 having a pair of wings 4 and a tail section 7 attached thereto; wherein said pair of wings 4 is pivotally attached to the said body 10, and thus allowing upward and downward movement of the said pair of wings 4; a head section 11 provided with a beak 8; means for holding the said ornament by the wings 4; wherein said means for holding the said ornament comprise of at least two bars, first bar 9 and second bar 9A, and lever means 12; wherein said bars 9,9 A are positioned on top of the said ornament; wherein the lever means 12 is positioned on top of said ornament 2, but in between of bars 9, 9A.

2. An ornament as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the lever means is in the form of a pliable metal wire 12 formed into an uneven contour.

3. An ornament as claimed in Claim 1 and 2 wherein the uneven contour is preferably an uneven W-shape.

4. An ornament as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the bars 9,9 A are connected to the lever means 12 with strings or the like.

5. An ornament as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the first bar 9 is positioned on top of the lever means 12 and is connected to the lever means 12 via two main points with a string or wire.

6. An ornament as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the second bar 9A is positioned underneath the lever means 12 and is connected to the lever means 12 via three main points with a string or wire.

7. An ornament as claimed in Claim 1 wherein there is provided at least two holes on each lateral side of body 10 for connection to the wings 4.

8. An ornament as claimed in Claim 1 wherein there is provided at least two accordingly spaced apart holes on each wing for connection to the second bar 9A.

9. An ornament as claimed in Claim 1 wherein a first end of the string or wire is inserted into the through holes provided on each end of said second bar 9A and thus extended through the said holes, said string or wire stretched at a predetermined distance for connection to the middle portion of a wing via through holes which are provided on each of said wing.

10. An ornament as claimed in Claim 9 wherein string passes through the first hole on said wing, and extended into the second hole on the said wing, ends and thus secured at the same end of second bar 9A.