Lure

Abstract

To provide a lure capable of changing a rotation range of a rear side body and a travel direction to a direction where the lure is drawn, in a single lure, at the site.SOLUTION: A lure comprises: a front side body; a rear side body which is separate from the front side body; and a joint mechanism mutually connecting the front side body and the rear side body. The rear side body rotates around a prescribed rotation axis provided on the joint mechanism. The joint mechanism is configured such that a distance between the front side body and the rear side body can be changed. As the distance between the front side body and the rear side body decreases, a rotation regulation mechanism regulates a rotation angle around the prescribed rotation axis of the rear side body to become smaller.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lure.

Background Art

[0002] For example, a lure that simulates a fish includes a front body that simulates the head side, a rear body that simulates the tail side, and a joint mechanism that connects these bodies, and the rear body is rotatably attached to the front body around a predetermined rotation axis. When retrieving this lure, the rear body rotates with respect to the front body, and this action can attract the interest of the target fish (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] By the way, the lure actions that the target fish shows interest in vary depending on the activity of the target fish and the differences in the environment. For example, when the activity of the target fish is low, it is difficult for the target fish to show interest in a lure that performs intense actions. Conversely, when the activity of the target fish is high, it is easy for the target fish to show interest in a lure with intense actions. Therefore, in order to cope with various situations, it is necessary to prepare multiple types of lures with different rotation ranges of the rear body, and it was difficult to cope with multiple situations with only one type of lure.

[0004] However, although it is possible to cope with various situations by preparing multiple types of lures, it takes time to replace the lures and the like, and it cannot be said that it is user-friendly.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a lure in which the rotation range of the rear body can be changed on the spot with a single lure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The lure according to the present invention comprises a front body, a rear body formed separately from the front body, and a joint mechanism connecting the front body and the rear body, wherein the rear body is configured to rotate around a predetermined axis of rotation provided in the joint mechanism, and the joint mechanism is configured to change the distance between the front body and the rear body, and further comprises a rotation restricting mechanism that restricts the rotation angle of the rear body around the predetermined axis of rotation to decrease as the distance between the front body and the rear body decreases.

[0008] With this configuration, the distance between the front and rear bodies can be changed, and as that distance decreases, the rotation angle of the rear body around a predetermined axis of rotation decreases, thus allowing the rotation angle of the rear body to be changed. As a result, the strength of the action can be changed with a single lure, allowing it to adapt to various situations without changing lures.

[0009] One specific embodiment for changing the rotation angle of the rear body around a predetermined rotation axis is one in which the rotation restricting mechanism is provided between the front body and the rear body and is configured to interfere with the front body when the rear body rotates around the predetermined rotation axis.

[0010] Furthermore, the rotation restricting mechanism may include a fitting projection provided on either the front body or the rear body and a fitting recess provided on the other, and the fitting projection and the fitting recess may be configured to fit together by reducing the distance between the front body and the rear body.

[0011] With this configuration, the fitting protrusion and fitting recess engage with each other, preventing the rear body from rotating almost or completely around a predetermined axis of rotation. As a result, the lure action is weaker compared to when the rear body rotates, making it easier to attract the interest of fish, for example, when the target fish are less active.

[0012] A more specific embodiment for changing the rotation angle of the rear body around a predetermined rotation axis is one in which the rotation restricting mechanism is configured such that when the rear body rotates around the predetermined rotation axis, the fitting projection and the fitting recess interfere with each other when the rear body rotates before the fitting projection and the fitting recess engage with each other.

[0013] Furthermore, the fitting projection may be an elastic member, and the elastic member may be fitted into the fitting recess so that the repulsive force of the elastic member acts on the front body and the rear body.

[0014] With this configuration, it is easy to switch between a state where the elastic material's repulsive force acts on the front and rear bodies and a state where it does not. The former state suppresses contact noise compared to the latter state. This is because, when retrieval is stopped, in the former state, the rear body returns to its initial position due to the repulsive force of the elastic material, whereas in the latter state, the rear body rotates more due to inertia. When retrieval is started from this state, the rotation angle of the rear body is larger in the latter state than in the former state, making contact noise more likely to occur. As a result, it becomes possible to change not only the action but also the amount of contact noise with a single lure, allowing it to respond to a wider range of situations.

[0015] Typical lures have the line eye attached to the front end of the front body. Such lures move in a straight line towards the angler when retrieved. However, depending on the fishing conditions, there may be times when you want to move the lure sideways, for example, along the shore.

[0016] Therefore, the device may further be equipped with line eyes to which a line can be attached, and these line eyes may be provided on the front end surface of the front body and on the side surface of the front body, respectively.

[0017] With this configuration, when the line is attached to the line eye on the side of the front body, the rear body rotates only in a predetermined direction during retrieval. When retrieval stops, the rear body, attempting to return to its original position due to the repulsive force of the elastic material, pushes water and moves laterally from the angler's perspective. Therefore, by intermittently repeating the retrieval, the lure can be made to move laterally from the angler's perspective. On the other hand, by attaching the line to the line eye on the front end surface of the front body, the lure can also be made to move straight towards the angler. This makes it possible to change not only the action but also the direction of movement with a single lure, allowing it to respond to a wider range of situations.

[0018] Furthermore, the joint mechanism may comprise a connecting shaft, one end of which is attached to the front body and the other end of which is attached to the rear body, and a rotating connecting pin provided on the connecting shaft that serves as the predetermined axis of rotation, wherein the connecting shaft may be configured to move back and forth within the front body or within the rear body.

[0019] With this configuration, the distance between the front and rear bodies can be changed simply by moving the connecting shaft forward or backward relative to either body. As a result, the lure's action can be changed very easily.

[0020] Furthermore, the joint mechanism may further comprise an internal cavity extending in the forward / backward direction within the front body or the rear body into which the connecting shaft is inserted, and an engagement hole formed on the inner surface of the internal cavity that engages with the rotating connecting pin to position the other end of the connecting shaft in the internal cavity, wherein a plurality of engagement holes are provided in a row in the front-rear direction of the front body or the rear body.

[0021] According to such a configuration, since the connecting shaft is positioned by the rotary connecting pin engaged with the engagement hole, it will not easily move in the forward and backward directions even when an external force is applied. As a result, for example, even if the lure collides with an obstacle or the like and an external force is applied, the connecting shaft does not move forward and backward with respect to the body, and it is possible to prevent the lure action from changing inadvertently.

[0022] Further, the adjacent engagement holes communicate with each other and have a narrow portion at their boundary that is narrower than the diameter of the rotary connecting pin. The rotary connecting pin may be configured to move in the front-rear direction of the rear body by overcoming the narrow portion and engage with the adjacent engagement hole.

[0023] According to such a configuration, since the rotary connecting pin can move in the front-rear direction by overcoming the narrow portion, the lure action can be changed extremely easily only by moving the connecting shaft forward and backward with respect to the body.

[0024] Further, at least one of the engagement holes may penetrate to the outside of the front body or the rear body, and the rotary connecting pin may be configured to be removed from the opening.

[0025] According to such a configuration, for example, when one of the bodies is damaged, the damaged body can be replaced by removing the rotary connecting pin.

Advantages of the Invention

[0026] [[ID=2​​​​​​​​​​​AA, BB, and CC cross-sectional views schematically show the state in which the rotation angle of the rear body is largest in the lure according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] A schematic cross-sectional view showing the operation of the lure according to the first embodiment when the rotation angle of the rear body is at its largest. [Figure 4] A schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which the rotation angle of the rear body of the lure according to the first embodiment is restricted. [Figure 5] A schematic cross-sectional view showing the lure according to the first embodiment in a state where the rear body is not rotated. [Figure 6] A schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the lure according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] A schematic cross-sectional view showing the state in which the fitting projection and fitting recess of the lure according to the second embodiment are not engaged. [Figure 8] A schematic cross-sectional view showing the state in which the fitting projection and fitting recess of the lure according to the second embodiment are fitted together. [Figure 9] A schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the operation of the lure according to the second embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0028] A lure 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 6.

[0029] <Configuration of the lure 100 in the first embodiment> As shown in Figure 1, the lure 100 of this embodiment is used for lure fishing and is equipped with a body 1 that mimics the shape of a small fish. Target fish include, for example, fish-eating fish such as black bass. In the following description, we will also use the X-axis, which is set along the overall length direction connecting the tail and head of the body 1, the Y-axis, which is set along the body height direction connecting the dorsal and ventral sides of the body 1, and the Z-axis, which is set along the body width direction connecting the pair of side parts of the body 1.

[0030] Body 1 has a flattened shape, with its height greater than its width, and is used to allow fish to move vertically on or underwater. For this reason, hooks F are attached to each hook eye provided on the ventral side of body 1. The material of body 1 can be various resin materials, wood, metal, etc.

[0031] To elaborate further on body 1, as shown in Figure 1, body 1 is composed of two parts. Body 1 comprises a front body 11 that mimics the head and a part of the front of the body of a fish and has a line eye LI on the jaw, and a rear body 12 that mimics the tail of a fish. The front body 11 and the rear body 12 are formed as separate parts.

[0032] The front body 11 and the rear body 12 are connected by a joint mechanism 2. In the first embodiment, the joint mechanism 2 connects the rear body 12 to the front body 11 so that it can rotate around a predetermined rotation axis RA provided in the joint mechanism 2. Specifically, this predetermined rotation axis RA extends along the Y-axis direction, which is the height direction of the body 1. Furthermore, the position of the predetermined rotation axis RA relative to the rear body 12 is configured to be changeable. In addition, the joint mechanism 2 is configured to connect the front body 11 and the rear body 12 by changing the distance (separation distance) between them in the X-axis direction, which is the overall length direction. Furthermore, a rotation restricting mechanism 3 is formed between the rear end of the front body 11 and the front end of the rear body 12, which limits the rotation angle of the rear body 12 according to the position of the rear body 12 relative to the front body 11.

[0033] As shown in Figures 2(a) to 2(c), the joint mechanism 2 includes a pair of connecting shafts 21, one end of which is fixed to the front body 11 and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the rear body 12; an internal cavity 2V formed inside the rear body 12 into which the other ends of the connecting shafts 21 are inserted; a rotating connecting pin 22 that rotatably connects the other end of each connecting shaft 21 to the rear body 12; and a plurality of engagement holes 23 that engage with the rotating connecting pin 22 to position the other end of the connecting shaft 21 at a predetermined position in the internal cavity 2V. This rotating connecting pin 22 becomes the rotation axis RA.

[0034] The pair of connecting shafts 21 extend along the X-axis direction, which is the overall length direction, and are arranged parallel to each other with a gap between them in the Y-axis direction, which is the height direction. Rings 21a and 21b are formed at both ends of the connecting shafts 21, opening toward the Y-axis direction. One end of the connecting shaft 21 is configured to be integral with the front body 11. For example, if the front body 11 is made of resin and the connecting shaft 21 is made of metal, one end of the connecting shaft 21 is embedded inside the front body 11 by integral molding. In this embodiment, one end of the connecting shaft 21 is fixed to the front body 11 in a way that prevents rotation. The ring 21b has an inner diameter that allows the connecting shaft 21 to be inserted, and the rear body 12 is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting shaft 21 around the Y-axis by a rotating connecting pin 22 inserted into the ring 21b.

[0035] The internal cavity 2V extends along the X-axis direction, which is the overall length direction, in the rear body 12, and the other end of the connecting shaft 21 is configured to move back and forth in the X-axis direction. In the first embodiment, an internal cavity 2V is formed for each connecting shaft 21, and each internal cavity 2V has a plurality of engagement holes 23 that extend in the Y-axis direction, which is the height direction of the body. In addition, each internal cavity 2V opens to the front surface of the rear body 12, and the connecting shaft 21 is inserted into the internal cavity 2V through this opening.

[0036] Multiple engagement holes 23 are provided in a row along the X-axis direction, which is the overall length direction of the rear body 12, and in this embodiment, four are provided. Specifically, each engagement hole 23 extends in the axial direction of the rotary connecting pin 22 and is formed to penetrate each internal cavity 2V. Each engagement hole 23 is shaped to allow insertion of the rotary connecting pin 22. Adjacent engagement holes 23 are connected to each other. A narrow portion 23a, narrower than the diameter of the rotary connecting pin 22, is formed at the boundary between the interconnected engagement holes 23. This allows the rotary connecting pin 22 to move from a state of engagement with a predetermined engagement hole 23 to an adjacent engagement hole 23 by overcoming the narrow portion 23a. In other words, the rotary connecting pin 22 can be moved and engaged with another engagement hole 23 without having to remove it from the first engagement hole 23. Therefore, by moving the rotary connecting pin 22 and engaging it with any of the engagement holes 23, the position of the predetermined rotation axis RA can be changed to the position of any of the four engagement holes 23.

[0037] As shown in Figures 2(a) to 2(c), when the rotary connecting pin 22 is engaged with the engagement hole 23 located at the foremost side of the rear body 12, and the other end of the connecting shaft 21 is rotatably connected, the distance between the front body 11 and the rear body 12 is maximized. Also, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, when the rotary connecting pin 22 is engaged with the engagement hole 23 located at the rear of the rear body 12, and the other end of the connecting shaft 21 is rotatably connected, the distance between the front body 11 and the rear body 12 can be reduced.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the three front engagement holes 23 are closed at both ends without penetrating the rear body 12, while the rearmost one has one end penetrating the rear body 12 and communicating with the outside. In this embodiment, it opens on the upper surface of the rear body 12 facing the water surface. This opening is covered by a removable cover 24 to prevent the rotating connecting pin 22 from accidentally falling out. The rotating connecting pin 22 can be removed from the rear body 12 when moved to the rearmost engagement hole 23, but it cannot be removed from the rear body 12 when moved to any of the other engagement holes 23. Once the rotating connecting pin 22 is removed, the connecting shaft 21 can be removed from the rear body 12, and the front body 11 can be removed, for example, to replace the damaged one. Note that there only needs to be at least one engagement hole 23 penetrating the rear body 12, but there may be two or more.

[0039] The rotation restricting mechanism 3 is configured such that the rotation angle of the rear body 12 becomes smaller the further the engagement hole 23, into which the rotation connecting pin 22 engages, is located on the rear side of the rear body 12. The rotation restricting mechanism 3 of this embodiment includes a V-shaped fitting recess 31 formed on the rear end of the front body 11 and extending in the Y-axis direction, which is the height direction of the body, and a V-shaped fitting projection 32 formed on the front end of the rear body 12 and extending in the Y-axis direction, which is the height direction of the body. The fitting recess 31 and the fitting projection 32 are substantially the same V shape.

[0040] As shown in Figures 2(a) to 2(c), when the rotating connecting pin 22 is engaged with the engagement hole 23 located at the foremost or second from the front of the rear body 12, and the connecting shaft 21 and the rear body 12 are connected, the fitting projection 32 is located outside the fitting recess 31 and is configured not to obstruct the rotation of the rear body 12.

[0041] On the other hand, as shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b), when the rotating connecting pin 22 is engaged with the third engagement hole 23 from the front of the rear body 12, and the connecting shaft 21 and the rear body 12 are connected, if the rear body 12 rotates beyond a predetermined angle, the tip of the fitting projection 32 interferes with the wall surface of the fitting recess 31, preventing it from rotating any further.

[0042] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, when the rotating connecting pin 22 is engaged with the fourth engagement hole 23 from the front of the rear body 12, and the connecting shaft 21 and the rear body 12 are connected, the fitting recess 31 and the fitting projection 32 fit together so that they almost perfectly align, and the rear body 12 is almost unable to rotate.

[0043] In other words, the rotation restricting mechanism 3 is configured such that the smaller the distance between the front body 11 and the rear body 12 in the X-axis direction, which is the overall length direction, the smaller the rotation angle (rotatable range) of the rear body 12 becomes by changing the position of the rotation connecting pin 22. To put it another way, the larger the distance between the front body 11 and the rear body 12 in the X-axis direction, the larger the rear body 12 can rotate relative to the front body 11, enabling a larger lure action.

[0044] <Effects of Lure 100 in the First Embodiment> With the lure 100 of the first embodiment configured in this way, the position of a predetermined rotation axis RA can be easily changed by changing the amount the other end of the connecting shaft 21 is inserted into the rear body 12, and by moving the rotating connecting pin 22 to one of the engagement holes 23 arranged along the entire length of the rear body 12.

[0045] Furthermore, the rotation restricting mechanism 3 allows the rotation angle of the rear body 12 around a predetermined rotation axis to be reduced as the rear body 12 is set closer to the front body 11. In other words, the further the rear body 12 is set from the front body 11, the greater the amount of rotation of the rear body 12, and consequently, a larger lure action becomes possible. In addition, since four engagement holes 23 are arranged in a row along the entire length, the amount of rotation of the rear body 12 can be changed in steps.

[0046] The position of the predetermined rotation axis RA can be changed simply by moving the rotation connecting pin 22 relative to the rear body 12, so the amount of rotation of the rear body 12 can be adjusted as needed, for example, while lure fishing. Therefore, even with just one lure 100, the amount of rotation of the rear body 12 can be adjusted according to the situation, making it possible to perform a variety of lure actions without having to prepare multiple lures as with conventional lures, and thus it is easy to use.

[0047] <Modified Version of the First Embodiment> As shown in Figure 6, there may be at least two engagement holes 23, and the amount of rotation of the rear body 12 may be configured to be changed in two stages. In this case, for example, when the rotational connecting pin 22 is engaged in one of the engagement holes 23, the fitting recess 31 and the fitting projection 32 are engaged, preventing the rear body 12 from rotating. When the rotational connecting pin 22 is engaged in the other engagement hole 23, the fitting recess 31 and the fitting projection 32 are in a state just before engaging, allowing the rear body 12 to rotate until they interfere with each other.

[0048] Alternatively, each engagement hole 23 may be formed to penetrate the rear body 12. In this case, the rotary connecting pin 22 can be inserted into and removed from any engagement hole 23 from outside the rear body 12, so it is not necessary to connect adjacent engagement holes 23. In other words, when changing the distance between the front body 11 and the rear body 12, the rotary connecting pin 22 can be inserted into and engaged with the desired engagement hole 23 by removing the rotary connecting pin 22 from the engagement hole 23 each time, without having to connect the engagement holes 23.

[0049] Furthermore, the number of connecting shafts 21 is not limited to two; it may be one or three or more. The predetermined rotation axis RA is not limited to extending in the Y-axis direction, which is the height direction of the body; for example, it may extend in the Z-axis direction, which is the width direction of the body. In other words, the lure 100 is not limited to having the rear body 12 rotate in a horizontal plane; it may be configured to move up and down relative to the horizontal plane. In such cases, each hook eye may be provided on the side of the body 1.

[0050] Furthermore, the internal cavity 2V and the engagement hole 23 may be provided in the front body 11, or they may be provided in both the front body 11 and the rear body 12. In the first embodiment, one end of the connecting shaft 21 is fixed relative to the front body 11 so as not to rotate, but it may be fixed so as to rotate relative to the front body 11. The fitting recess 31 and fitting projection 32 of the rotation restricting mechanism 3 are not limited to a V-shape. For example, they may be square in shape.

[0051] <Configuration of lure 100 in the second embodiment> Next, the lure 100 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 7 to 9.

[0052] The lure 100 of this embodiment is configured to allow further modification of the resistance to rotation of the rear body 12 compared to the lure 100 of the first embodiment. Specifically, the lure 100 of this embodiment modifies the fitting recess 31 and fitting projection 32 of the lure 100 of the first embodiment, and further provides a second line eye L2 on the side of the body 1 in addition to the line eye L1 provided on the front end surface of the body 1. Specifically, the fitting projection 32 of this embodiment is provided on the front body 11, and the fitting recess 31 is provided on the rear body 12. The second line eye L2 of this embodiment is provided so as to protrude laterally from the side of the front body 11. The second line eye L2 may be provided on only one side of the body 1 as in this embodiment, or on both sides.

[0053] The fitting recess 31 is a rectangular recess 31' provided on the surface of the rear body 12 facing the front body 11, and the fitting projection 32 is a rectangular plate-shaped elastic member 32' that protrudes from the front body 11 toward the rear body, and by reducing the distance between the front body 11 and the rear body 12, the tip of this elastic member 32' fits into the recess 31'. The elastic member 32' is a thin plate made of metal, resin, etc., and one end of it is fixed inside the front body 11.

[0054] As shown in Figures 7(a) and 7(b), in the non-fitted state where the elastic member 32' is not fitted into the recess 31', even if the rear body 12 rotates around a predetermined rotation axis RA, the plate-shaped elastic member 32' is hardly or not bent at all, so almost no resistance is generated. On the other hand, as shown in Figures 8(a) and 8(b), in the fitted state where the elastic member 32' is fitted into the recess 31', when the rear body 12 rotates around a predetermined rotation axis RA, the elastic member 32' is bent, generating resistance due to its elasticity and acting as a damper.

[0055] <Operation of lure 100 in the second embodiment> As shown in Figures 7(a) and 7(b), when the lure is in a disengaged state and a line is tied to the first line eye L1, the lure 100 will move in the direction being pulled by the line L when retrieved.

[0056] On the other hand, as shown in Figures 8(a) and 8(b), when the lure is in a mated state and line L is tied to the second line eye L2, the lure 100 moves in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction in which it is being pulled by line L (approximately orthogonal to the direction in which it is being pulled) by intermittently repeating the retrieve. More specifically, as shown in Figure 9(a), when retrieved, the side of body 1 is pulled in the width direction by line L, and the rear body 12 rotates in the opposite direction to the direction in which it is being pulled by line L due to water resistance. This rotation of the rear body 12 causes the elastic member 32' to bend and accumulate a reaction force that tries to return it to the opposite side. In this state, as shown in Figure 9(b), when the retrieve is stopped, the elastic member 32' tries to return to its natural state, so the rear body 12 rotates in the opposite direction to when it was being pulled by the line. During this rotation, the rear body 12 displaces water, generating thrust toward the front body 11, so the lure 100 moves in the length direction rather than the width direction.

[0057] <Effects of Lure 100 in the Second Embodiment> Thus, with the lure 100 of the second embodiment, it is possible to manually switch whether or not the resistance of the elastic member 32' acts on the body 1. Furthermore, in the engaged state where the resistance of the elastic member 32' acts, the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 32' allows the rear body 12 to return to its original state from a state where it has rotated around a predetermined rotation axis RA. For this reason, when a line L is tied to the second line eye L2 of the lure 100 and the lure 100 is pulled along the width direction, it is possible to move the lure 100 laterally with respect to the direction in which the line L is pulling. Also, in the non-engaged state where the resistance of the elastic member 32' does not act, if the line L is tied to the first line eye L1, the direction of movement of the lure 100 and the direction in which the line L is pulling can be made to coincide along the entire length as usual.

[0058] Therefore, the behavior of the lure 100 can be significantly altered simply by changing the distance between the front body 11 and the rear body 12 and changing the location where the line L is attached. In other words, there is no need to prepare multiple types of lures to achieve each of the lure 100's desired movement directions.

[0059] The present invention relates to a lure comprising a front body, a rear body formed separately from the front body, and a joint mechanism connecting the front body and the rear body, wherein the rear body is configured to rotate around a predetermined axis of rotation provided in the joint mechanism, and the joint mechanism may comprise a connecting shaft having one end attached to the front body and the other end attached to the rear body, and configured to be movable back and forth within the front body or the rear body, and a rotating connecting pin provided on the connecting shaft which serves as the predetermined axis of rotation, wherein the distance between the front body and the rear body can be changed by moving the connecting shaft back and forth within the front body or the rear body.

[0060] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a lure comprising a front body, a rear body formed separately from the front body, and a joint mechanism connecting the front body and the rear body, wherein the rear body is configured to rotate around a predetermined axis of rotation provided in the joint mechanism, the joint mechanism comprising a connecting shaft having one end attached to the front body and the other end attached to the rear body, and configured to be able to move back and forth within the front body or the rear body, and a rotating axis provided on the connecting shaft that serves as the predetermined axis of rotation The device further comprises a connecting pin, an internal cavity extending in the forward / backward direction within the front body or the rear body into which the connecting shaft is inserted, and an engagement hole formed on the inner surface of the internal cavity that engages with the rotating connecting pin to position the other end of the connecting shaft in the internal cavity, wherein a plurality of engagement holes are arranged in a row in the front-rear direction of the front body or the rear body, and at least one of the engagement holes penetrates to the outside of the front body or the rear body, and the rotating connecting pin can be removed from the opening.

[0061] Furthermore, various combinations or modifications of parts of the embodiments are permitted, as long as they do not contradict the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1: Body 2: Joint mechanism 2V: Internal cavity 3: Rotation regulating mechanism 11: Front body 12: Rear body 21: Connecting shaft 22: Rotating connecting pin 23: Engagement hole 23a: Narrow part 31: Fitting recess 31': Dent 32': Elastic member 100: Lure F: Hook LI: Line Eye L2: Second line eye RA: predetermined rotation axis

Claims

1. A lure comprising a front body, a rear body formed separately from the front body, and a joint mechanism connecting the front body and the rear body, wherein the rear body is configured to rotate around a predetermined axis of rotation provided in the joint mechanism, The joint mechanism is configured to change the distance between the front body and the rear body, The system further includes a rotation restricting mechanism that reduces the distance between the front body and the rear body, thereby restricting the rotation angle of the rear body around the predetermined rotation axis to a smaller value. The rotation restricting mechanism comprises an elastic member provided on either the front body or the rear body and protruding toward the other, and a fitting recess provided on the other. A lure characterized in that the elastic member and the fitting recess engage with each other by reducing the distance between the front body and the rear body, and the rotation angle of the rear body around the predetermined rotation axis is restricted by the elasticity of the elastic member.

2. It also has a line eye to which a line can be attached, The lure according to claim 1, wherein the line eye is provided on the front end surface of the front body and on the side surface of the front body, respectively.

3. The joint mechanism comprises a connecting shaft, one end of which is attached to the front body and the other end of which is attached to the rear body, and a rotating connecting pin provided on the connecting shaft that serves as the predetermined axis of rotation. The lure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting shaft is configured to move back and forth within the front body or the rear body.

4. The aforementioned joint mechanism, An internal cavity extending in the forward and backward direction within the front body or the rear body into which the connecting shaft is inserted, The present invention further comprises an engagement hole formed on the inner surface of the internal cavity, which engages with the rotating connecting pin to position the other end of the connecting shaft within the internal cavity, The lure according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of engagement holes are provided in a row in the front-to-rear direction of the front body or the rear body.

5. The adjacent engagement holes are in communication with each other and have a narrow portion at their boundary that is narrower than the diameter of the rotating connecting pin. The lure according to claim 4, wherein the rotating connecting pin is configured to move in the front-rear direction of the rear body by overcoming the narrow portion and engage with the adjacent engagement hole.

6. The lure according to claim 5, wherein at least one of the engagement holes penetrates outward from the front body or the rear body, and the rotating connecting pin can be removed from the opening.

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