Decoy

Abstract

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a decoy comprising a support structure comprising a plurality of support modules, each of which support modules comprises a plurality of support panels fixedly or hingedly attached together, and a cover structure configured to be joined with the support structure, which cover structure comprises at least one cover module, which cover module comprises a plurality of cover panels hingedly attached together. The plurality of support modules are spaced apart from each other, and the plurality of support panels and/or the plurality of cover panels are configured to be folded between an operational state and a folded state.

1 . A decoy comprising:
 a support structure comprising a plurality of support modules, each of which support modules comprises a plurality of support panels fixedly or hingedly attached together, and   a cover structure configured to be joined with the support structure, which cover structure comprises at least one cover module, which cover module comprises a plurality of cover panels hingedly attached together,   wherein the plurality of support modules are spaced apart from each other, and the plurality of support panels and/or the plurality of cover panels are configured to be folded between an operational state and a folded state.   
     
     
         2 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of the support modules each form a closed perimeter when in the operational state. 
     
     
         3 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of the support modules cover an area, when observed in an observing dimension, and the at least one cover module covers the area, when observed in the observing dimension. 
     
     
         4 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of the support modules comprises at least two parts comprising a plurality of support panels, which parts are connected to each other by quick release fasteners. 
     
     
         5 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of support modules have at least one open side in the operational state. 
     
     
         6 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of support modules are integrated together by at least one holder. 
     
     
         7 . The decoy of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of support modules are further integrated together by at least one holder in one or more than one dimension and/or spaced apart from the cover structure. 
     
     
         8 . The decoy of  claim 6 , wherein the at least one holder comprises a plurality of openings that form an assembly jig for the support modules. 
     
     
         9 . The decoy of  claim 8 , wherein the at least one assembly jig comprises legs. 
     
     
         10 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of support modules comprises legs. 
     
     
         11 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of support modules comprises reinforcing structures inside the support modules. 
     
     
         12 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the cover structure comprises a plurality of cover modules which are overlapping with each other. 
     
     
         13 . The decoy of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one side structure attached to at least one side of the support structure. 
     
     
         14 . The decoy of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one side structure covers another side of the decoy than the cover structure does. 
     
     
         15 . The decoy of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one side structure is attached to at least one side of the support structure by quick release fasteners or lock-to-shape structures. 
     
     
         16 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of support modules comprises hingedly attached side panels. 
     
     
         17 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the cover structure is attached on the support structure by quick release fasteners or lock-to-shape structures. 
     
     
         18 . The decoy of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises a male counterpart and the cover structure comprises a female counterpart of a connection between the support structure and the cover structure. 
     
     
         19 . The decoy of  claim 1 , further comprising additional components characteristic to a original counter part of the decoy, such as a turret, a pipe, a launcher system, a radar, a tank or an artillery. 
     
     
         20 . The decoy of  claim 1 , further comprising a camouflage material cover on an outer surface of the decoy. 
     
     
         21 . The decoy of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of thermal elements, such as an add-on foil or an electronic decal, for thermal signature control. 
     
     
         22 . The decoy of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of near infrared and short wave infrared bands reflective or emitting elements. 
     
     
         23 . The decoy of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of radar bands reflective or absorbing elements.