Knotless connections

Abstract

is characterized by the fact that the attachment of the fishing line to the new attachment geometry is achieved in a form-fitting manner without auxiliary material. a. that no node connections are required. b. that there is no strangulation of the fishing line.

Description

old condition connections with nodes

[0001] In various fishing rigs, hooks and accessories are tied in with and without an eye ( Fig. 1) Fishing knots of varying strength are used, and these knots can strangle the fishing line. These knots require skill, and each one must be checked individually. Therefore, every knot in the fishing line is a potential weak point, as it can compromise the line's strength. Incorrect knot tying and stranglement of the line can lead to the loss of the fishing rig or its components. Some rigs are designed with the fishing line divided into sections, increasing the number of knots required. Good knots can withstand approximately 90% of the fishing line's breaking strength. Weaknesses of the assemblies: 1. The fishing line is strangled by the knot. 2. The breaking strength of the fishing line is reduced. 3. Skill in knot tying is required. 4. Defects or loosening knots lead to material loss. 5. Fish are injured and environmental pollution of the waters increases. New condition of the attachment points in the fishing rig

[0002] The inventive design of the attachment point on carabiners, swivels, hooks, etc., consists of a leg (coming from the hook). This is followed by a circular arc (eye or loop) that forms an almost complete circle. A leg 2 then extends from this, spreading out at a slight angle from the opposite leg. A slight outward curve, serving as a threading aid, completes the new geometry.

[0003] The principle of the new connection point: instead of knotting, it is looped according to the invention. (Form locking)

[0004] The new attachment points allow the use of any type of fishing line and achieve maximum line strength. Thanks to the small and compact design of the attachment point, no additional material is required, and the familiar dimensions of snap swivels, hooks, etc., remain the same.

[0005] Since there is no knot, the attachment (e.g. swivel, carabiner, hook, etc.) can be detached from the fishing line at any time without damage.

[0006] Possible applications for the new attachment points include: hooks, swivels, carabiners, lures, and much more. Assembly

[0007] The fishing line is guided through the threading aid into the eye or loop of the attachment points ( Fig. 5) Next, the fishing line is wrapped around the tying point 4-5 times. This closes the (previously open) circular shape (eye or loop) of the tying point. The end of the fishing line is then passed through this eye or loop and gently tightened so that the wraps lie flat against the legs, thus slightly compressing the legs 2 together ( Fig. 6) Finally, the end of the fishing line is guided axially into the threading aid and pulled towards the main line ( Fig. 7) so that the end of the line is clamped. The end of the line can then be shortened. The fishing line thus encloses the winding bundle and holds it together even under the highest load.

[0008] Since the fishing line is no longer strangled, the breaking strength of the fishing line can be up to 100%. Disassembly

[0009] If you pull the end of the fishing line out of the threading aid in the opposite direction to the winding package, the fishing line comes loose from the attachment point and the hook, swivel or carabiner (or other application) comes loose again and can be tied on again at another point (or the same point). Advantages of the new connection point: 1. No strangulation of the fishing line 2. Small, compact design 3. Up to 100% load-bearing capacity 4. Easy assembly 5. Non-destructive dismantling 6. All common fishing lines can be used. 7. New assembly options possible Figure designations Fig. 1 - Fig. 7 Fig. 1 = old condition, 5x common hooks Fig. 2 = Hook with new attachment geometry Fig. 3 = Vortex with new attachment geometry Fig. 4 = Carabiner with new attachment geometry Fig. 5 = Step 1 - Threading the fishing line into the eye of the hook Fig. 6 = Step 2 - Wrapping around the connection geometry and threading through the eyelet Fig. 7 = Step 3 - Grasp the winding bundle and pull towards the main cord Key to symbols in Fig. 2 1. Leg 1 fishing hook 2. Circular arc = eyelet or eye 3. Leg 2 spread apart 4. Slight radius = threading aid 5. Spreading angle of the threading aid

Claims

[1] is characterized by , that the attachment of the fishing line to the new attachment geometry is achieved in a form-fitting manner without auxiliary material. a. that no node connections are required. b. that there is no strangulation of the fishing line. [2] is characterized by , that the connection geometry is defined by means of leg 2 in Fig. 2 No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5 enable the fixing of the fishing line in order to secure the winding package against independent loosening. [3] is characterized by , that the connection of the fishing line to fishing components described in points 1 and 2 can be detached without damage and without the use of tools. [4] is characterized by that the new attachment point is small and compact and does not require any additional material from the fishing components. [5] Is characterized by , that the new attachment geometry can be applied to almost any fishing application (currently with eyelet).

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