Rod holder

Abstract

A holder (10) for fishing rods (100), comprising: a base body (12) forming a receptacle (14) for the fishing rod (100); at least one clamping element (22) movable between a closed position and an open position; and a pretensioning element (24) that pretensions the clamping element (22) into the closed position, characterized in that an elastic counter element (16) is arranged in the receptacle (14), wherein the clamping element (22) in the closed position is designed to press and fix the fishing rod (100) against the elastic counter element (16) in a force-locking manner; the clamping element (22) is connected to a manually actuated actuating element (20) designed for a combined axial and rotational movement against the force of the pretensioning element (24) to move the clamping element (22) from the closed position to the open position;and a guide mechanism (26) is provided which guides an axial movement of the actuating element (20) from a locked rest position to an unlockable intermediate position and a subsequent rotational movement of the actuating element (20) from the intermediate position to an unlocked open position, so that the clamping element (22) is positively locked in the closed position.

Description

The present invention relates to a holder for fishing rods according to the preamble of claim 1 and to an arrangement for holding fishing rods. Fishing rods are valuable and delicate pieces of sporting equipment that require proper storage to prevent damage and extend their lifespan. Rod holders are used for this purpose, enabling safe and organized storage. The applications for such rod holders are diverse and place varying demands on the safety and flexibility of the holding mechanism. They range from stationary, space-saving storage on a wall or ceiling in a garage or basement to secure transport in moving environments such as vehicles, boats, or kayaks. Particularly when mounted in a non-vertical orientation, i.e., horizontally or overhead, as well as when subjected to vibrations and shocks, a particularly reliable fixation of the fishing rod is essential. Various rod holder systems are known from the prior art. Common systems for vertical storage often consist of simple rod stands into which the fishing rods are simply placed. For horizontal orientation, holders are widespread that consist of open recesses or hooks into which the rods are simply inserted. These simple systems have in common that they offer no active fixing or locking mechanism. The fishing rods are therefore not secured against falling out due to impacts, vibrations, or accidental bumps, which severely limits their use in moving environments such as vehicles or boats. More advanced systems attempt to offer greater security. For example, US Patent 12,364,256 B1 discloses a fishing rod holder with pivoting, spring-loaded clamping components, where the rod's own weight creates a force-fit clamping effect. However, this solution also has drawbacks. Its reliance on gravity limits its use to a purely vertical orientation. Furthermore, the holder does not provide a positive locking mechanism. The rod is held solely by the clamping force, which can lead to it being released from the holder by strong shocks, vibrations, or unintentional pulling. Such holders are therefore unsuitable and unreliable for use in moving environments or for secure mounting in non-vertical orientations, such as horizontally or overhead. The present invention therefore aims to provide a rod holder that ensures improved, gravity-independent securing of the fishing rod. In particular, the holder should reliably allow for flexible mounting in various positions, such as horizontally on a wall or overhead on a ceiling for space-saving storage. Furthermore, the holder should support flexible use by enabling easy transfer of the entire holder, including the fishing rod, between different mounting locations, such as a stationary storage location and a mobile deployment location. The problem is solved by a holder having the features of claim 1 and by an arrangement for holding fishing rods having the features of claim 7. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims. According to the invention, a holder for fishing rods comprises a base body that forms a receptacle for the fishing rod; at least one clamping element that is movable between a closed position and an open position; and a pretensioning element that pretensions the clamping element into the closed position.This is characterized by the fact that an elastic counter-element is arranged in the receptacle, wherein the clamping element in the closed position is designed to press and fix the fishing rod against the elastic counter-element in a force-locking manner; that the clamping element is connected to a manually operable actuating element, which is designed to move the clamping element from the closed position to an open position for a combined axial and rotational movement against the force of the preloading element; and that a guide mechanism is provided which guides an axial movement of the actuating element from a locked rest position to an unlockable intermediate position and a subsequent rotational movement of the actuating element from the intermediate position to an unlocked open position, so that the clamping element is positively locked in the closed position.This combination of a force-fit holding principle with a form-fit locking mechanism ensures a particularly secure, vibration-resistant and installation-position-independent fixation of the fishing rod. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the elastic counter element is designed as a rubber band. This represents a cost-effective, durable, and material-saving implementation of the counter element. According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the base body has a guide slot through which the rubber band is guided and which allows the rubber band to deflect when the fishing rod is inserted. This design allows the rubber band to adapt optimally to different diameters of fishing rods and ensures a uniform clamping effect. According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the guide mechanism comprises at least one detent recess formed on the base body, into which a part of the clamping element engages in a form-fitting manner in the locked rest position and / or the unlocked open position. This realizes the form-fitting locking mechanism in a structurally simple, robust, and haptically clearly defined manner for the user. According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the base body has a first connection interface and at least one adapter plate is provided which has a corresponding second connection interface, wherein the base body and the adapter plate can be detachably connected to each other without tools. This modular design allows the entire bracket to be moved easily and without tools between different mounting locations, which increases flexibility and utility. According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the at least one adapter plate comprises a screw adapter plate for fastening to a fixed surface, a magnetic adapter plate for magnetic fastening, and / or a strapping adapter plate for fastening by means of strapping. This significantly increases application flexibility, as specific solutions are provided for both permanent stationary mounting and for various types of temporary mobile fastening, for example, to flat metallic surfaces or to rod-shaped structures such as railings. According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, two of the holders according to the invention are arranged spaced apart from each other. This arrangement as a two-point holder ensures a particularly stable and secure fixation of the fishing rod(s). This stable fixation is particularly advantageous for horizontal or overhead mounting, as a single fishing rod is supported at two points and thus effectively secured against bending or falling. The arrangement also allows for the safe and organized storage of two single fishing rods or the two sections of a disassembled rod, with each of the two holders accommodating one rod or rod section. The invention will now be explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments and with reference to the drawings. The figures show schematically: Fig. 1 a perspective view of a holder according to the invention in an unlocked open position, ready to receive a fishing rod; Fig. 2 a perspective view of the holder from Fig. 1 in an unlocked open position with a fishing rod inserted; Fig. 3 a perspective view of the holder in the locked closed position; Fig. 4 a sectional view of the holder, showing the internal structure of the locking mechanism; and Fig. 5 an exploded view of the holder, showing the modular structure with various adapter plates. In the following description, preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Identical or similar components are designated with the same reference numerals in the various figures to facilitate understanding. The description and the drawings are to be understood as exemplary and not as limiting the scope of protection of the invention. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a holder 10 according to an embodiment of the invention. The holder 10 serves to receive and securely fix fishing rods 100, which are shown next to the holder for illustrative purposes. The holder 10 comprises a base body 12, which forms a receptacle 14. An elastic counter-element 16, which in this preferred embodiment is designed as a rubber band 16, is arranged in the receptacle 14. The figure shows the holder in the unlocked open position, in which a movable clamping element 22 is retracted to allow the insertion of a fishing rod 100. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the two primary operating states. Figure 2 shows the holder 10 in the unlocked open position with a fishing rod 100 inserted into the receptacle 14. To achieve this state, the actuating element 20 is pulled axially out of the base body 12 and rotated by 90 degrees. This retracts the clamping element 22, allowing the fishing rod 100 to be freely inserted into or removed from the receptacle 14. Fig. 3 shows the holder 10 in the locked position. After inserting the fishing rod 100, the actuating element 20 is turned back and released. A preload element 24 (visible in Fig. 4) pushes the clamping element 22 into its forward position, where it engages in the detent recess 28 and actively presses the fishing rod 100 against the rubber band 16, thereby establishing a secure, force-fit, and position-independent fixation. Fig. 4 shows a sectional view and reveals the internal structure as well as a key feature of the invention. The sectional view particularly illustrates the holder's ability to securely hold fishing rods 100 of varying diameters. As shown, both thinner and thicker fishing rods 100 can be held. This is made possible by the flexible rubber band 16, which adapts to the respective diameter of the rod. With a thicker rod, the rubber band 16 deflects more, while with a thinner rod, it yields less. The central part of the rubber band 16, guided through the guide slot 17, can move freely, thus facilitating an optimal, U-shaped grip around the rod.In any case, the constant force of the preload element 24, preferably a compression spring, ensures that the clamping element 22 presses the rod into the rubber band 16 with a defined force, thus guaranteeing a reliable clamping effect regardless of the rod diameter. The guide pin 27, which is part of the guide mechanism 26, is also visible. Fig. 5 shows the holder 10 in an exploded view, illustrating its modular design. The base body 12 has a first connection interface 18, for example, in the form of a slot. This corresponds to a second connection interface 32 on various interchangeable adapter plates 30. This allows the holder 10, including the fishing rod, to be changed between different mounting locations without tools. Shown as examples are a screw adapter plate 34 for mounting on a wall, a magnetic adapter plate 36 for mounting on a metallic surface, and a strapping adapter plate 38, which can be attached to a rod using a strap or elastic band. Reference symbol list 10 Bracket 12 Base body 14 Receptacle 16 Elastic counter element, rubber band 17 Guide slot 18 First connection interface 20 Actuating element 22 Clamping element 24 Preload element 26 Guide mechanism 27 Guide pin 28 Detent recess 30 Adapter plates (collective term) 32 Second connection interface 34 Screw adapter plate 36 Magnetic adapter plate 38 Strapping adapter plate 100 Fishing rod QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature US 12,364,256 B1

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Claims

A holder (10) for fishing rods (100), comprising: a base body (12) forming a receptacle (14) for the fishing rod (100); at least one clamping element (22) movable between a closed position and an open position; and a pretensioning element (24) that pretensions the clamping element (22) into the closed position, characterized in that an elastic counter element (16) is arranged in the receptacle (14), wherein the clamping element (22) in the closed position is designed to press and fix the fishing rod (100) against the elastic counter element (16) in a force-locking manner; the clamping element (22) is connected to a manually actuating element (20) designed for a combined axial and rotational movement against the force of the pretensioning element (24) to move the clamping element (22) from the closed position to the open position;and a guide mechanism (26) is provided which guides an axial movement of the actuating element (20) from a locked rest position to an unlockable intermediate position and a subsequent rotational movement of the actuating element (20) from the intermediate position to an unlocked open position, so that the clamping element (22) is positively locked in the closed position. Holder (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic counter element (16) is designed as a rubber band. Holder (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the base body (12) has a guide slot (17) through which the rubber band (16) is guided and which allows a deflection of the rubber band (16) when receiving the fishing rod (100). Holder (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide mechanism (26) comprises at least one detent recess (28) formed on the base body (12), into which a part of the clamping element (22) engages in a form-fitting manner in the locked rest position and / or the unlocked open position. Holder (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (12) has a first connection interface (18) and at least one adapter plate (30) is provided which has a corresponding second connection interface (32), wherein the base body (12) and the adapter plate (30) can be connected to each other without tools. Mounting bracket (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that the at least one adapter plate (30) comprises a screw adapter plate (34) for fastening to a fixed surface and / or a magnetic adapter plate (36) for magnetic fastening and / or a strapping adapter plate (38) for fastening by means of strapping. Arrangement for holding fishing rods (100), comprising two spaced-apart holders (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6.

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