Electric powerhead device
View Patent ↗An electric powerhead device includes an elongated pole having a penetrating head that is positioned along the second end of the pole. The penetrating head includes a metallic and electrically conductive shaft, sharpened tip and barbs for engaging a target. A pair of electrodes are provided along the shaft and are connected to a power source within the pole. The power source includes a plurality of batteries that provide power to the device components. A power output unit amplifies and sends power to the electrodes based on a command from a user interface. The power output is adjustable via the user interface to either stun or dispatch a target. The pole is buoyant for being thrown into the water and delivers an electric shock upon detecting that the penetrating head has made contact with the target. A connector is provided on the pole and is secured to a rope.
1. A powerhead device, comprising:
an elongated pole having a first end and a second end;
a penetrating head that is positioned along the second end of the pole, said penetrating head including a shaft and a sharpened tip;
a pair of electrodes that are positioned along the shaft of the penetrating head;
a power source;
a controller that is in communication with the power source; and
a power output unit that is configured to selectively supply an electrical charge to the pair of electrodes.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the power source includes a battery bank.
3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the battery bank includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries.
4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising:
a power source regulator having a battery charger that is connected to the power source.
5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the power output unit includes a capacitor that is in communication with the power source.
6. The device of claim 5 wherein the capacitor receives power from the power source in response to a user instruction from a user interface.
7. The device of claim 5 , wherein the power output unit includes a transformer that is in communication with the capacitor and each of the electrodes.
8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the transformer receives power from the capacitor, amplifies the received power, and discharges amplified power to the plurality of electrodes in response to a user instruction from the user interface.