Folding landing net

Abstract

This disclosure generally relates to a folding landing net that can be folded into a stowed position for compact storage. Generally, the net includes a handle, a sliding lock, and a ring clamp. The sliding lock slides on the handle to rotate the ring clamp arm, thereby rotating the ring clamp either upwards to the stowed position or outwards to the open position.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference of related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 243,015, filed September 10, 2021, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to fishing nets. In particular, this disclosure relates to folding fishing nets that can be easily folded or collapsed to reduce their footprint when stored. Background Technology

[0004] In recent years, recreational fishing has become increasingly popular. Anglers now have a variety of products, including specialized reels, rods, and containers, which they must take with them and store during fishing trips. This forces avid anglers to store many items in limited space. It is known that fishing nets are bulky and difficult to store in boats, kayaks, canoes, or other fishing locations when not in use. This disclosure seeks to solve this problem by providing a fishing net that can be neatly and compactly stored. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This article provides a folding landing net, which typically includes a yoke, rings, and a handle. The rings may include a first ring section and a second ring section, both of which are pivotable upwards or downwards to retract the net and achieve convenient and compact storage. The yoke includes a main body and a sliding lock. Sliding the sliding lock downwards along the handle removes the pivot pins of the first and second ring sections from pivot pin channels located in the main body, thereby facilitating rotation of the first and second ring sections to the upward or downward position.

[0006] The foregoing and other features of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0007] To better understand the various embodiments of the present invention, reference can be made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0008] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a folding net according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0009] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of the yoke of the cutting net in the open position;

[0010] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 and Figure 2 A 3D view of the yoke of the scoop net in the retracted position;

[0011] Figure 4 yesFigure 3 A three-dimensional view of the yoke of the landing net in its retracted position;

[0012] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 and Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the bottom of the yoke of the landing net in the retracted position;

[0013] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the bottom of the yoke of the landing net in the open position;

[0014] Figure 7 yes Figures 1 to 6 A three-dimensional diagram of the pivot arm of the landing net; and

[0015] Figure 8 yes Figures 1 to 7 A three-dimensional view of the bottom of the yoke of the scooping net.

[0016] In all the accompanying drawings, the corresponding reference numerals indicate the corresponding parts.

[0017] While this disclosure allows for various modifications and alternatives, specific embodiments thereof are illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings and will be described in detail herein. However, it should be understood that the accompanying drawings and detailed description provided herein are not intended to limit this disclosure to the specific embodiments disclosed, but rather are intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals always denote the same parts. For clarity of illustration of the features of the invention, the proportions of the elements in the drawings are not necessarily maintained.

[0019] Now for reference Figure 1 The net according to this disclosure is generally indicated by reference numeral 10. The net 10 includes a yoke 12 and a hoop 14, and a handle 16 connected thereto. The yoke 12 includes a body 18 having an opening (not shown) into which the handle 16 slides. The hoop 14 includes opposing hoop arms 20a, 20b, connected to each other via corresponding pivot arms 22a, 22b at their distal ends, the hoop arms 20a, 20b being rotatable relative to the yoke 12. In this way, when the arms 20a, 20b rotate to an upward or downward position, the hoop 14 is retracted to a stowed position for convenient and compact storage. The hoop arms 20a, 20b typically form half of the desired hoop shape. For example, when the hoop 14 is generally circular in shape, the hoop arms 20a, 20b can be C-shaped or semi-circular.

[0020] Now we arrive Figure 2The hoop arms 20a and 20b are connected to the yoke 12 at their proximal ends via hoop mounts 24a and 24b. Specifically, the hoop mounts 24a and 24b define openings into which the proximal ends of the hoop arms 20a and 20b can slide. The hoop arms 24a and 24b are mounted to the hoop arms 20a and 20b via fasteners 26a and 26b (e.g., screws, nuts, bolts, or any other suitable fasteners known in the art).

[0021] The handle 16 can be detachably mounted to the body 18 using a snap button 28, which is positioned on the handle 16 and snaps into a hole defined by the body 18. In this way, the handle 16 can be removed from the body 18 when the snap button 28 is pressed.

[0022] The sliding lock 30 can be positioned above the body 18. The sliding lock 30 is slidable relative to the body 18 and the handle 16. Therefore, the sliding lock 30 can move downward along the handle 16, and movement can be facilitated by gripping the lip 32 on the sliding lock 30.

[0023] As in Figure 3 As can be seen, the sliding lock 30 slides relative to the main body 18, allowing the ring arms 20a and 20b to rotate upward or downward to a retracted position as appropriate. Typically, the ring arms 20a and 20b pivot upward or downward by approximately 90 degrees (e.g., approximately 100 degrees) into the retracted position. When the sliding lock 30 slides toward the distal end of the handle 16, the ring arms 20a and 20b pivot back to form a horizontal plane and lock into the outward position.

[0024] like Figure 4 Provided in the diagram, the retraction of pivot pin 34 facilitates the rotation of the ring arms 20a, 20b. Pivot pin 34 is positioned within the ring mounts 24a, 24b. When the sliding lock 30 slides distally downward along the handle 16, pivot pin 34 cannot engage the pin channel 36 of the body 18. Therefore, the ring arms 20a, 20b and the corresponding ring mounts 24a, 24b can rotate freely. When the sliding lock 30 slides proximally upward along the handle 16, pivot pin 34 engages and locks into the pin channel 36 of the body 18, and the ring arms 20a, 20b are locked in an outward horizontal position (see diagram). Figure 6 Thus, in the first position, for example Figure 4 In the position shown, pin 34 can be received in the ring clamp mounts 24a, 24b and may not engage with pin channel 36. Because the ring clamp arms 20a, 20b rotate upward, pin 34 may not be aligned with pin channel 36. In the second position, for example... Figure 6As shown, the body 18 can be translated distally and in such a position that the pin 34 can be aligned with the pin channel 36 and can at least partially engage the pin channel 36 (e.g., at least partially received within the pin channel 36).

[0025] The main body 18 may include a main body magnet 38, and the sliding lock 30 may include a sliding lock magnet 40. The main body magnet 38 and the sliding lock magnet 40 are such that the main body magnet 38 attracts the sliding lock magnet 40 to secure the sliding lock 30 in the open position, as shown below. Figure 6 As shown. By applying a force greater than the magnetic force between the main magnet 38 and the sliding lock magnet 40, the ring arms 20a and 20b can be rotated to... Figure 5 The retracted position. Some embodiments may include only one of the main magnet 38 or the sliding lock magnet 40. In these embodiments, magnets 38, 40 may be attracted to ferromagnetic material present in the main body 18 (when the main magnet 38 is omitted) or the sliding lock 30 (when the sliding lock magnet 40 is omitted).

[0026] Now we arrive Figure 7 The distal ends of the ring arms 20a and 20b are fastened to the corresponding pivot arms 22a and 22b. The pivot arms 22a and 22b may be pivotally fastened to fasteners 44a and 44b to form a pivot point when the netting 10 is folded. Fasteners 44a and 44b may include, but are not limited to, screws, bolts and nuts, and other similar fasteners known in the art.

[0027] Now for reference Figure 8 In some embodiments, the slide lock 30 may include a channel 46 that receives a fastener 48 for engaging the slide lock 30 to the body 18. In some embodiments, the fastener 48 may engage a lip 50 within the channel 46 to allow the slide lock 30 to be manipulated between a retracted position and an open position. In operation, as the slide lock 30 moves between the retracted and open positions, the channel 46 may restrict the movement of the slide lock 30 when it is pulled to the open position by the lip 30 to prevent the slide lock 30 from completely disengaging from the body 18.

[0028] In some embodiments, the net 10 may further include a locking mechanism (not shown) that secures the hoop arms 20a, 20b and the hoop mounts 24a, 24b in a retracted position. Various embodiments of the locking mechanism are contemplated, which may include, but are not limited to, additional magnets, physical clamps or latches and / or friction-fitting snap-fit ​​connections. Furthermore, the locking mechanism may be attached to the hoop arms 20a, 20b at one or more locations, such as locations embedded in the pivot arms 42a, 42b, the hoop mounts 24a, 24b, and / or other locations known to those skilled in the art.

[0029] As can be seen from the foregoing, various embodiments of the present invention are well suited to achieving all the objects and advantages set forth above, as well as other obvious advantages inherent in the structure of the invention. It will be understood that certain features and sub-combinations of this embodiment are practical and can be employed without reference to other features and sub-combinations. Because many possible embodiments of the invention can be implemented without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, it will also be understood that all disclosures set forth herein or shown in the accompanying drawings are to be interpreted as illustrative only and not restrictive. The various constructions described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are presented by way of example only and are not intended to limit the concept, principles, and scope of the invention.

[0030] However, upon consideration of the specification and drawings, many variations, modifications, alterations, and other uses and applications of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. All such variations, modifications, alterations, and other uses and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention are considered to be within the scope of the invention solely as defined by the following claims.

Claims

1. A folding landing net, comprising: Yoke; First ring hoop; as well as Second ring hoop; The first and second ring sections are pivotable relative to the yoke, such that in a first open position, the first and second ring sections are approximately opposite each other, forming a single plane, and in a second closed position, the first and second ring sections pivot upwards or downwards, such that the first ring section is adjacent to the second ring section; and The yoke includes a main body and a sliding lock, wherein the sliding lock is slidable relative to the main body such that when the sliding lock is in a first position, the first ring and the second ring are in a first open position, and when the sliding lock is in a second position, the first ring and the second ring are in a second retracted position. The first ring hoop portion has a first ring hoop mounting component, the second ring hoop portion has a second ring hoop mounting component, the first pivot pin is positioned in the first ring hoop mounting component, the second pivot pin is positioned in the second ring hoop mounting component, and the main body portion includes a first pivot pin channel corresponding to the first pivot pin and a second pivot pin channel corresponding to the second pivot pin. When the sliding lock is in the first position, at least a portion of the first and second ring clamps are accommodated within the sliding lock to prevent the first and second ring clamps from rotating, such that the first and second pivot pins are respectively received within the first and second pivot pin channels. When the sliding lock is in the second position, the first and second ring clamps rotate freely, such that the first and second pivot pins are not aligned with the first and second pivot pin channels.

2. The folding landing net of claim 1 further includes a handle, wherein the handle is inserted into an opening defined by the yoke.

3. The folding net as described in claim 1, wherein the first position is a locked position and the second position is an unlocked position.

4. The folding landing net of claim 1, wherein the sliding lock includes a channel sized and shaped to receive a channel fastener, wherein the channel fastener extends through an opening defined by the body portion to slidably engage the sliding lock to the body portion.

5. The folding landing net as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the main body and the sliding lock comprises a magnet, the magnet being attracted to the other of the main body and the sliding lock.

6. The folding net as claimed in claim 5, wherein the main body includes a main body magnet, and the sliding lock includes a sliding lock magnet, wherein the main body magnet and the sliding lock magnet attract each other.

7. The folding net as claimed in claim 1, wherein the yoke includes a first hoop arm defining a first hoop opening and a second hoop arm defining a second hoop opening, wherein the first hoop portion is received within the first hoop opening and the second hoop portion is received within the second hoop opening.

8. The folding net as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first ring arm and the second ring arm are pivotable relative to the main body via at least one pivot pin.

9. The folding landing net as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main body includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the sliding lock in place.

10. A net, comprising: A yoke, the yoke comprising a main body and a sliding lock, wherein the sliding lock is movable relative to the main body; as well as A retractable ring clamp, the retractable ring clamp being configured to retract in response to movement of the sliding lock in a first direction and to unfold in response to movement of the sliding lock in a second direction; The retractable ring includes a first ring part and a second ring part. The first ring part has a first ring part mounting component, and the second ring part has a second ring part mounting component. A first pivot pin is positioned in the first ring part mounting component, and a second pivot pin is positioned in the second ring part mounting component. The main body includes a first pivot pin channel corresponding to the first pivot pin and a second pivot pin channel corresponding to the second pivot pin. When the sliding lock moves in the second direction, at least a portion of the first and second ring clamps are accommodated within the sliding lock to prevent the first and second ring clamps from rotating, such that the first and second pivot pins are respectively received in the first and second pivot pin channels. When the sliding lock moves in the first direction, the first and second ring clamps rotate freely, such that the first and second pivot pins are not aligned with the first and second pivot pin channels.

11. The net of claim 10, further comprising a handle, wherein the handle is inserted into an opening defined by the yoke.

12. The net of claim 10, wherein the first ring portion and the second ring portion have a proximal end closest to the yoke and a distal end opposite to the proximal end.

13. The net of claim 12, wherein the yoke includes a first hoop arm connected to the proximal end of the first hoop portion and a second hoop arm connected to the proximal end of the second hoop portion.

14. The net of claim 13, wherein the retractable hoop further comprises a first pivot arm connected to the distal end of the first hoop portion and a second pivot arm connected to the distal end of the second hoop portion.

15. The net of claim 10, wherein the sliding lock includes a channel sized and shaped to receive a channel fastener, wherein the channel fastener extends through an opening defined by the body portion to engage the sliding lock to the body portion.

16. The net of claim 10, wherein at least one of the main body and the sliding lock comprises a magnet, the magnet being attracted to the other of the main body and the sliding lock.

17. The net of claim 16, wherein the main body includes a main body magnet, and the sliding lock includes a sliding lock magnet, and wherein the main body magnet and the sliding lock magnet attract each other.

18. The net of claim 10, wherein the main body includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the sliding lock in place.

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