Lure

Abstract

To provide a lure that can do a behavior more akin to a real fish's behavior and a carry of which can be increased.SOLUTION: A lure includes: a body 10 that has a hollow part 10A inside; a weight 2 that moves within the hollow part 10A; and a support member 3 that has a shaft 4 extended in a longitudinal direction of the body 10 so as to guide the weight 2 and that oscillates within the hollow part 10A. The support member 3 also has a connection part 5 that oscillatably connects the shaft 4 to the body 10. The lure also has a spring member 42 for urging the weight 2 toward a front side of the support member 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lure.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in a lure formed of plastic (resin material), when it is made to swim in the direction pulled by a fishing line, there has been a situation where it is difficult to make it move like a living fish. Therefore, for example, as disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3, by providing a weight that moves in a direction different from the direction in which it is pulled by the fishing line inside the hollow body, it is made to have a three-dimensional behavior.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, even in a lure provided with a weight inside the body as described above in the prior art, there are problems that the behavior of the weight is restricted and a sufficient flying distance cannot be obtained during casting. Therefore, it is required to improve the fishing result by achieving both a structure that can make the movement (swimming) of the lure more uncertain so as to approach the behavior of a real fish and a structure that can increase the flying distance of the lure, and there is room for improvement in that regard.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a lure that can approach the behavior of a real fish more and can further increase the flying distance of the lure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (1) The lure according to the present invention is characterized by comprising a body having a hollow portion inside, a weight that moves within the hollow portion, and a support member that swings within the hollow portion and has a guide portion that extends in the longitudinal direction of the body to guide the weight.

[0007] According to the present invention, the lure has a support member equipped with a longitudinally extending guide portion that has a weight, which can be swung, thus introducing uncertainty into the lure's movement (swimming), making it closer to the behavior of a real fish. Furthermore, in the lure of the present invention, since the weight swung together with the guide portion, the weight can be reliably swung within the swing range of the guide portion, and the movement of the weight is not restricted by the guide portion. Moreover, since the weight is guided and moves only in the direction in which the guide portion extends, and the weight does not separate from the guide portion even when the guide portion swings, collision between the weight and the body can be prevented.

[0008] Furthermore, when the lure is cast, the centrifugal force acting on the weight guides it to the tail end, which faces forward, thus increasing the casting distance. Thus, the present invention makes it possible to achieve both realistic fish-like movement and improved casting distance.

[0009] (2) The body may be characterized by having a restricting portion that restricts the swing range of the support member.

[0010] In this case, the swinging support member comes into contact with the restricting part, so the swing range of the support member is set to an appropriate range. As a result, the swing range of the weight that swings together with the support member is also restricted, which prevents the weight swinging in the hollow part inside the body from coming into contact with the body.

[0011] (3) The support member is characterized by swinging along the planes that intersect in the longitudinal direction.

[0012] In this case, the support members extending in the longitudinal direction can be smoothly swung, allowing for efficient replication of realistic fish behavior.

[0013] (4) At least one end of the support member is connected to the inner surface of the body.

[0014] In this case, a part of the support member is connected to the inner surface of the body, allowing the support member to be positioned at a predetermined location in the hollow section. This allows the swing range of the support member to be set to a certain range. In other words, since the support member swings without variation, it is possible to prevent the lure from behaving unnaturally. Furthermore, it is possible to swing only the portion of the support member that is not connected to the body, without swinging the entire long support member. For example, in a fish-shaped body, in a part such as the tail end where the cross-section of the hollow part of the body becomes smaller due to tapering, one end of the support member can be connected to the inner surface of the body and positioned in the hollow part. Therefore, even if the support member swings in a part where the cross-sectional area of ​​the hollow part is small, it is possible to prevent the support member from coming into contact with the inner surface of the body.

[0015] (5) The support member is further characterized by having a connecting portion that pivotably connects the guide portion to the body.

[0016] In this case, the guide can be swung via a connecting part that swings relative to the body. That is, the entire guide is not directly connected to the body, but can be connected to the body at least partially via a connecting part. Therefore, a long guide extending in the longitudinal direction can be positioned approximately in the center of the hollow part of the body and swung, ensuring a sufficient range of motion for the support member. Furthermore, in this invention, the guide portion can be made into a simple shape that extends in one direction, and the oscillating mechanism can be made into a simple configuration.

[0017] (6) The connecting portion is characterized in that it is provided integrally with the guide portion.

[0018] In this case, since the guide part and the connecting part can be integrally formed, the number of parts can be reduced, and the structure can be simplified. Further, since the guide part and the connecting part swing integrally, the weight provided on the guide part can be swung without unnecessary behavior.

[0019] (7) The guide part is characterized by having a first shaft-shaped part extending in a shaft shape.

[0020] In this case, the weight can be linearly guided along the first shaft-shaped part of the guide part and smoothly moved. Also, for example, the weight can be provided on the guide part with a simple structure such as inserting the first shaft-shaped part through the weight or the weight being inserted through the first shaft-shaped part.

[0021] (8) The guide part is further characterized by having a second shaft-shaped part extending in the same direction as the first shaft-shaped part.

[0022] In this case, since the weight is guided with the first shaft-shaped part and the second shaft-shaped part extending parallel to each other as guides, the movement of the weight can be stabilized.

[0023] (9) The weight has an engaging part that engages with the guide part, and the engaging part is characterized by having a first groove part that engages with the first shaft-shaped part.

[0024] In this case, the weight can move in a state where the first groove part (engaging part) of the weight engages with the first shaft-shaped part of the guide part. Since the first shaft-shaped part engages with the first groove part of the weight, the weight can be moved without separating from the first shaft-shaped part.

[0025] (10) The weight has an engaging part that engages with the guide part, and the engaging part is characterized by having a first groove part that engages with the first shaft-shaped part and a second groove part that engages with the second shaft-shaped part.

[0026] In this case, the first groove and second groove of the weight can move while engaged with the first and second axial guides, respectively. Since the first axial guide engages with the first groove and the second axial guide engages with the second groove, the weight can be moved without separating from the first and second axial guides. In addition, in this case, the weight can be held between the first and second axial guides, so the weight's posture can always be maintained in a stable state.

[0027] (11) The guide portion is characterized by having a housing portion for movably housing the weight.

[0028] In this case, for example, the weight can be movably housed inside a groove-shaped or cylindrical guide section. In this invention, since the weight moves inside the guide section, there is no need to process the weight itself to hold it in the guide section.

[0029] (12) The guide portion is characterized by having the housing portion and a cylindrical portion that extends in the direction of movement of the weight.

[0030] In this case, the weight is housed within the cylindrical part of the guide, and the weight can be moved along the cylindrical part.

[0031] (13) The weight is characterized by having an engaging portion that engages with the guide portion.

[0032] In this case, the weight can move while its engaging portion is engaged with the guide portion. That is, since the guide portion is engaged with the engaging portion of the weight, the weight can be moved without separating from the guide portion.

[0033] (14) The weight is characterized by being formed in a columnar shape.

[0034] In this case, since the cross-section of the weight remains constant and does not change along the longitudinal direction of the guide, the swing of the weight can be stabilized in a well-balanced manner.

[0035] (15) The weight is characterized by being formed in a cylindrical shape.

[0036] In this case, since the cross-section of the weight is circular, the swinging motion of the weight can be stabilized in a well-balanced manner.

[0037] (16) The weight is characterized by having a hole through which the guide portion is inserted.

[0038] In this case, the guide can be inserted through the hole in the weight, and the weight can be moved along the guide.

[0039] (17) The hole is characterized in that it penetrates the center of the cross-section of the weight.

[0040] In this case, since the guide passes through the center of the weight, the positional relationship between the guide and the weight remains constant throughout the entire range of oscillation in the support member. Therefore, the lure's behavior does not change due to differences in the magnitude of oscillation (angle of oscillation), making it possible to more closely resemble the behavior of a real fish.

[0041] (18) The present invention further comprises a spring portion that biases the weight toward the front side of the support member.

[0042] In this case, the biasing force of the spring holds the weight in a position at the front of the body. When the fishing line of the lure is pulled or when casting, a force acting on the body in the direction that moves the weight backward causes the weight to move backward, guided by the guide against the biasing force of the spring. When the force moving the weight backward is removed, the weight returns to its original position due to the biasing force of the spring. Thus, in this invention, the weight can be moved only when it is desired, and under normal circumstances, the weight can be held in a predetermined position at the front.

[0043] (19) The present invention is characterized in that a centering mechanism is provided which biases the weight located in front of the support member to the neutral position within the swing range of the support member.

[0044] In this case, the support member can be centered in the left-right direction along with the weight, which improves the floating and upright posture of the lure.

[0045] (20) The weight is made of a magnetic material, and the centering mechanism is provided on the body side and is a magnet that attracts the weight in the neutral position.

[0046] In this case, the weight, which is swinging due to the magnetic force of the magnet, is attracted and biased to the neutral position. As a result, the weight is more likely to return to the neutral position due to the magnetic force of the magnet, and the support member, along with the weight, can be centered in the left-right direction.

[0047] (21) The lure according to the present invention comprises a body having a hollow portion inside, a shaft extending in the longitudinal direction of the body within the hollow portion, and a weight that is movable along the shaft and swingable around the shaft, and is characterized in that a centering mechanism is provided to position the weight at a neutral position within the swinging range of the weight.

[0048] According to the present invention, when the lure is pulled to create a swimming posture, the weight moves to the rear of the shaft due to inertia, and the weight, which is eccentric with respect to the shaft, swings, which can introduce uncertainty into the movement (swimming) of the lure, making it closer to the behavior of a real fish. Then, when the lure is stopped being pulled and the weight is positioned at the front end of the shaft, the centering mechanism restricts the weight's rotation relative to the shaft. This allows the weight to be centered in the middle of its swing range, improving the lure's floating and upright posture.

[0049] (22) The centering mechanism is characterized in that the weight has a through hole through which the shaft is inserted at an eccentric position, and the shaft has a non-circular portion at its axial front end that engages with the through hole of the weight.

[0050] In this case, when the lure is stopped being pulled and the weight is positioned at the front end of the shaft, the through-hole of the weight engages with the non-circular portion of the shaft, restricting the weight's rotation relative to the shaft. As a result, the weight can be centered in the middle of its swing range, improving the lure's floating and upright posture.

[0051] (23) The weight is made of a magnetic material, and the centering mechanism is provided on the body side and is a magnet that attracts the weight in the neutral position.

[0052] In this case, when the lure is stopped being pulled and the weight is positioned at the front end of the shaft, the weight, which is made of magnetic material, is attracted by the magnet to a neutral position, and its rotation relative to the shaft is restricted. As a result, the weight can be centered in the middle of its swing range, improving the lure's floating and upright posture.

[0053] (24) The device is characterized by being provided with a biasing member that biases the weight toward the front side of the shaft.

[0054] In this case, the weight is biased forward by the biasing member, so when the lure is pulled, the weight can be moved to a position where it can swing backward (in the direction of the lure's pull) against the biasing force of the biasing member, allowing the lure to swim. Furthermore, when the tensile force of the lure becomes less than the biasing force of the biasing member, the weight, which is in a position where it can swing due to the biasing force of the biasing member, moves to the non-circular part on the front side and engages with it, allowing the weight to be positioned in the neutral position within the swing range. [Effects of the Invention]

[0055] The lure according to the present invention can more closely mimic the behavior of real fish and can also increase the casting distance of the lure. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0056] [Figure 1]This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the lure body according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows a horizontal cross-sectional view of the lure, specifically the support member and the main part of the weight, as seen from above. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing the configuration of the rear end of the shaft. [Figure 4] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the rear end of the shaft. [Figure 5] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA. [Figure 6] A side view showing the configuration of the front end of the shaft. [Figure 7] This is a view of the support member from the front. [Figure 8] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the lure body according to the second embodiment. [Figure 9] This is a view of the rear end of the shaft from the front, and corresponds to Figure 5. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view showing the configuration of the front connecting section of the shaft. [Figure 11] This is a view of the support member from the front. [Figure 12] This is a view of the lure support member according to the first modified example, seen from the front, and corresponds to Figure 11. [Figure 13] This is a perspective view taken from the front at an oblique angle, showing the main parts of the internal structure of the lure body according to the third embodiment. [Figure 14] Figure 13 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the front end of the support member for the lure. [Figure 15] Figure 14 shows a cross-sectional view along line BB. [Figure 16] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the weight of the lure's support member, as seen from the front-to-back direction, according to the second modified example. [Figure 17] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure support member according to the fourth embodiment, viewed from the front-to-back direction. [Figure 18] Figure 17 shows the support member as viewed from above. [Figure 19] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure support member according to the third modified example, viewed from the front-to-back direction. [Figure 20] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure support member according to the fourth modification, viewed from the front-to-back direction. [Figure 21] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure support member according to the fifth modified example, viewed from the front-to-back direction. [Figure 22] This is a perspective view of the lure support member in the sixth modified example, seen from an oblique front angle. [Figure 23] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure according to the seventh modification, seen from the side. [Figure 24] Figure 23 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure as seen from the front-to-back direction. [Figure 25] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure according to the eighth modification, seen from the front and back directions. [Figure 26] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of another lure, as shown from the front and back, according to the eighth modification. [Figure 27] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure according to the ninth modification, viewed from the front and back directions. [Figure 28] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure according to the 10th modification, seen from the side. [Figure 29] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure according to the 10th modification, seen from the front and back directions. [Figure 30] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure according to the 10th modification, seen from the front and back directions. [Figure 31] This is a perspective cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the lure body according to the 11th modification. [Figure 32] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure according to the 12th modification, seen from the side. [Figure 33] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure according to the 12th modification, seen from the side. [Figure 34] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure according to the 13th modification, seen from the side. [Figure 35] Figure 34 is a perspective view of the shaft and weight configuration shown in Figure 34, taken from a diagonal rearward angle. [Figure 36] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lure from the side, showing the 14th modified example. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0057] Hereinafter, embodiments of the lure according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that in each drawing, the scale of each component may be appropriately changed as needed in order to make each component visible.

[0058] (First Embodiment) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the lure 1 of this first embodiment is used for fishing and is an example of a one-piece lure made of hard plastic that mimics the shape of a small fish.

[0059] Here, in lure 1, the direction in which the head and tail are aligned in a straight line is defined as the front-to-back direction X1, with the head side being defined as the front and the tail side as the rear. Furthermore, when viewed from above, the lateral direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction X1 is defined as the left-to-right direction X2, and the vertical direction when lure 1 is swimming is defined as the up-and-down direction X3, and the following explanation will be provided.

[0060] The lure 1 comprises a body 10 having a hollow section 10A inside, a weight 2 that moves within the hollow section 10A, and a support member 3 that swings within the hollow section 10A and has a shaft 4 (guide section) that extends in the longitudinal direction of the body 10 to guide the weight 2.

[0061] The body 10 has a streamlined shape that mimics a fish and is integrally formed as a whole. In Figure 1, the right side of the paper is the front end 10a of the body 10, which is the head end, and the left side of the paper is the rear end 10b of the body 10, which is the tail end. The front end 10a of the body 10 is provided with a first attachment part 10d to which a fishing line connector (not shown) is attached. The rear end 10b and the lower part 10c of the body 10 are provided with fishing line connectors (not shown) to which a fishing hook (not shown) is attached for catching a fish. The fishing line connector provided on the lower part 10c is not limited to one, but may be provided in multiple locations. The body 10 is formed by, for example, integrating a pair of parts that are vertically divided into left and right halves by bonding or welding.

[0062] The body 10 has a shape in which the cross-section is largest at the central part 10e in the front-rear direction X1. That is, the body 10 is wider from the front end 10a to the central part 10e, and tapers from the central part 10e to the rear end 10b, forming a smooth curve overall. The material of the body 10 is not limited to synthetic resin as described above, but may be, for example, a metal material or a wood material. The interior of the body 10 has the hollow part 10A described above.

[0063] The body 10 has an upper wall 11, a lower wall 12, and a pair of side walls 13. Inside the body 10, there are multiple (two in this case) partition walls 14 that divide the hollow section 10A in the front-rear direction X1. Specifically, the partition walls 14 include a rear partition wall 14A that divides the hollow section 10A front-rear at the rear end 10b side, and a middle partition wall 14B that is spaced apart in front of the rear partition wall 14A (see Figure 3). The rear partition wall 14A and the middle partition wall 14B each have a first opening hole 14a and a second opening hole 14b in their central portions, which are coaxial with each other. The diameters of the first opening hole 14a and the second opening hole 14b are larger than the diameter of the shaft 4. The second opening hole 14b is larger in diameter than the first opening hole 14a.

[0064] The support member 3 has the aforementioned shaft 4 (guide portion, first axial portion) extending in an axial shape, and a connecting portion 5 that pivotably connects the shaft 4 to the body 10. The support member 3 pivots along a plane that intersects the longitudinal direction of the shaft 4. The axial direction of the shaft 4 is arranged to extend in the front-rear direction X1 when it is not pivoting (hereinafter, initial position P0).

[0065] The weight 2 is formed in a cylindrical shape and has a through hole 21 (engaging part, hole) through which the shaft 4 is inserted at the center of the circle. The through hole 21 penetrates the center of the cross-section of the weight 2 perpendicular to the direction in which the shaft 4 is guided. The specific gravity of weight 2 is set to be greater than the specific gravity of body 10. Weight 2 can be made of metal such as lead, lead alloy, brass, tungsten, tungsten alloy, iron, or stainless steel, but it can also be made of rubber, resin, or wood.

[0066] The weight 2 is mounted so as to be movable, guided in the axial direction of the shaft 4, with the shaft 4 passing coaxially through the through hole 21. The weight 2 is positioned so as to be closer to the head of the lure 1 when attached to the shaft 4.

[0067] The shaft 4 is made of a metal rod member such as iron or stainless steel. The front end 4a of the shaft 4 is pivotably supported on a connecting portion 5 whose movement in the front-rear direction X1 is restricted as it passes through the middle partition wall 14B and the rear partition wall 14A, and as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the rear end 4b is movably supported on the inside of the first opening hole 14a relative to the rear partition wall 14A of the body 10. The front end 4a and rear end 4b of the shaft 4 have bent portions 4c that are bent in a direction substantially perpendicular to the shaft axis direction (in this embodiment, the left-right direction X2). The longitudinal length of the shaft 4 is set to a length such that the weight 2 guided by the shaft 4 is positioned in front of the body 10 when no load is acting on the weight 2.

[0068] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the front end 4a of the shaft 4 is inserted from the rear into the second locking hole 52 (described later) of the connecting part 5, and the front bent portion 4c is locked to the front side of the connecting part 5, and is supported by the connecting part 5. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the rear end 4b of the shaft 4 is inserted from the front into the rear partition wall 14A through the first opening hole 14a, and the rear bent portion 4c is locked to the rear side of the rear partition wall 14A, and is supported by the rear partition wall 14A. This restricts the movement of the shaft 4 in the front-rear direction X1. As shown in Figure 7, the front side of the shaft 4 swings together with the connecting part 5 in the left-right direction X2 (direction of arrow E). The rear side of the shaft 4 is a free end that can move within the range of the first opening hole 14a when viewed from the front-rear direction X1.

[0069] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a pair of locking rings 41A and 41B are fixed in place at predetermined positions on both sides of the shaft 4 in the axial direction. The front first locking ring 41A is located near the rear of the connecting portion 5, as shown in Figure 6. The rear second locking ring 41B is located near the front of the rear partition wall 14A, as shown in Figures 3 and 4.

[0070] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a weight 2 is provided between a pair of locking rings 41A and 41B on the shaft 4 via a spring member 42 (spring portion) made of a coil spring. The shaft 4 is inserted inside the spring member 42. The weight 2 is positioned in front of the spring member 42 and is biased from the rear by the biasing force of the spring member 42, and is held in a stationary position by being sandwiched between it and the first locking ring 41A. That is, the weight 2 is biased in the direction that the lure 1 is pulled by the fishing line. The spring force (biasing force) of the spring member 42 is set to such an extent that the initial forward position of the weight 2 is easily released by the tensile force that the body 10 receives when the fishing line is pulled, and it moves backward against the biasing force. Furthermore, for example, when the fishing line is pulled strongly and a load is applied to the weight 2 in a backward direction, the weight 2 compresses the spring member 42 and is guided by the shaft 4 to move backward.

[0071] As shown in Figure 6, the connecting portion 5 is pivotably supported with respect to the support 6 which is fixed to the body 10. The support 6 is located near the head (front end 10a) of the body 10 (see Figure 1). The support 6 is fixed to the side wall 13 of the body 10 and comprises a pivot shaft 61 extending in the front-rear direction X1, legs 62 supporting the pivot shaft 61 from the lower wall 12, and a retaining plate 63 that clamps the connecting portion 5 supported by the pivot shaft 61 from both the front and rear sides. The pivot shaft 61 is located directly above the central axis of the shaft 4 in its initial position P0.

[0072] The connecting portion 5 is roughly spectacle-shaped and has locking holes 51 and 52 at both ends. The first locking hole 51 of the connecting portion 5 is rotatably supported around the pivot axis 61, and the front end 4a of the shaft 4 is inserted through the second locking hole 52. The bent portion 4c of the front end of the shaft 4 protrudes forward of the second locking hole 52. As a result, the shaft 4, on which the weight 2 is attached, swings together with the connecting portion 5 in the left-right direction X2 (arrow E shown in Figure 7) around the pivot axis 61. The dashed line in Figure 7 shows the connecting portion 5 in the swung position (swing position P1). In the initial position P0, the position of the second locking hole 52 (shaft 4) of the connecting portion 5 is vertically downward due to its own weight.

[0073] The connecting portion 5 and the weight 2 are shaped and sized such that when the connecting portion 5 swings, the weight 2 does not come into contact with the inner surface of the body 10, and instead swings only within the hollow portion 10A.

[0074] In the lure 1 configured in this way, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the weight 2 is normally positioned closer to the head, so the center of gravity of the lure 1 is also closer to the head. Since the lure 1 swims with its head lower than its tail, the position of the center of gravity in the normal swimming posture is the correct position for the lure 1 in the water. When the lure 1, with its correct center of gravity, is pulled by the fishing line with a force greater than the biasing force of the spring member 42, the center of gravity of the weight 2 moves backward, compressing the spring member 42 with the weight 2, and the weight 2 is guided by the shaft 4 and slides backward (towards the tail). Furthermore, when the lure 1 is pulled by the fishing line, the support member 3 swings in the left-right direction X2. That is, as shown in Figure 7, the connecting part 5 rotates around the swing axis 61 from the initial position P0 to the swing position P1, and the front end 4a of the shaft 4 connected to the connecting part 5 swings together with the weight 2 in the left-right direction X2.

[0075] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the rear end 4b of the shaft 4 is a free end within the first opening 14a of the rear partition wall 14A, and can therefore move up and down and left and right within its swing range. The dashed line of the shaft 4 in Figure 5 indicates the movable position P2. In this way, the shift in the center of gravity and the oscillation along the shaft 4 of the weight 2 cause the lure 1 to perform irregular and complex movements that differ from periodic motion. As a result, the lure 1 can closely resemble the swimming behavior of a real fish and effectively appeal to fish.

[0076] Furthermore, when lure 1 is cast and in flight, the centrifugal force and inertia during flight guide the weight 2 along the shaft 4, causing it to slide backward. This backward movement is maintained, allowing lure 1 to fly with a stable posture, tail-first. At this time, the center of gravity of lure 1 is towards the tail, which has the advantage of allowing for a greater casting distance.

[0077] Next, the operation of Lure 1, which is configured in this way, will be explained in detail based on the diagram. In the lure 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 7, the support member 3, which has a longitudinally extending shaft 4 with a weight 2, can be swung, which introduces uncertainty into the movement (swimming) of the lure 1 and makes it closer to the behavior of a real fish. Furthermore, in the lure 1 of this embodiment, since the weight 2 swings together with the shaft 4, the weight 2 can be reliably swung within the swing range of the shaft 4, and the behavior of the weight 2 is not restricted by the shaft 4. The weight 2 is guided to move only in the extending direction of the shaft 4, and the weight 2 does not separate from the shaft 4 even when the shaft 4 swings. Therefore, collision between the weight 2 and the body 10 can be prevented.

[0078] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the lure 1 is cast and flies, the centrifugal force acting on the weight 2 guides the weight 2 along the shaft 4, causing it to move towards the tail end which faces forward during flight, thus increasing the casting distance. Thus, in this embodiment, it is possible to achieve both realistic fish-like movement and improved casting distance.

[0079] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the support member 3 swings along a plane that intersects the longitudinal direction of the shaft 4, the support member 3 extending in the longitudinal direction can be swung smoothly, and the behavior of a real fish can be efficiently realized.

[0080] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the support member 3 has a connecting portion 5 that pivotably connects the shaft 4 to the body 10, the shaft 4 can be swung via the connecting portion 5 that pivots relative to the body 10. In other words, the entire shaft 4 is not directly connected to the body 10, but can be connected to the body 10 at least partially via the connecting portion 5. Therefore, the long shaft 4 extending in the longitudinal direction can be positioned approximately in the center of the hollow portion 10A of the body 10 and swung, and a sufficient range of motion for the support member 3 can be secured. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the shaft 4 can be made into a simple shape that extends in one direction, and the oscillating mechanism can be made into a simple configuration.

[0081] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the shaft 4 (first axial portion) extends in an axial shape, the weight 2 can be guided linearly along the shaft 4 and moved smoothly. Furthermore, the weight 2 can be attached to the shaft 4 by a simple structure, such as inserting the shaft 4 through the weight 2, as in this embodiment.

[0082] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the weight 2 can be moved while the shaft 4 is inserted through and engaged with the through hole 21 which serves as the engagement portion of the weight 2. In other words, since the shaft 4 is engaged with the through hole 21 of the weight 2, the weight 2 can be moved without detaching from the shaft 4.

[0083] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the weight 2 is formed in a cylindrical shape, the cross-section of the weight 2 is circular and remains constant in the longitudinal direction of the shaft 4, so the oscillation of the weight 2 can be stabilized in a well-balanced manner.

[0084] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the shaft 4 passes through the through hole 21 located at the center of the weight 2, the positional relationship between the shaft 4 and the weight 2 remains constant throughout the entire range of oscillation in the support member 3. Therefore, the behavior of the lure 1 does not change due to differences in the magnitude of oscillation (oscillation angle), making it possible to more closely resemble the behavior of a real fish.

[0085] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the biasing force of the spring member 42 can hold the weight 2 in the front position of the body 10. When the fishing line of the lure 1 is pulled or when casting, a force acting on the body 10 in the direction that moves the weight 2 backward causes the weight 2 to move backward, guided by the shaft 4 against the biasing force of the spring member 42. When the force moving the weight 2 backward is removed, the weight 2 returns to its original position due to the biasing force of the spring member 42. Thus, in this embodiment, the weight 2 is moved only when centrifugal force acts on it during flight, and under normal circumstances, the weight 2 can be held in a predetermined position in front.

[0086] As described above, the lure 1 according to this embodiment can more closely mimic the behavior of a real fish, and can also increase the casting distance of the lure 1.

[0087] Next, other embodiments and variations of the lure according to the embodiment will be described. Components having the same function as those of the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations of these components will be omitted to avoid repetition.

[0088] (Second Embodiment) Next, the lure 1A according to the second embodiment shown in Figure 8 is a modified version of the lure 1 described above, in which the structure of the connecting portion 5 and the support structure of the rear end portion 4b of the shaft 4 are changed. In the second embodiment, the support member 3A of the lure 1A has a shaft 4 (guide portion, first axial portion) and a connecting portion 5A integrally formed.

[0089] A cylindrical metal first support cylinder 45A is fitted onto the rear end 4b of the shaft 4. As shown in Figure 9, the first support cylinder 45A is inserted without any gaps into the first opening hole 14a of the rear partition wall 14A of the body 10. The outer diameter of the first support cylinder 45A matches the inner diameter of the first opening hole 14a. As a result, the rear end 4b of the shaft 4 is supported in an immovable state without swaying up, down, left, or right.

[0090] As shown in Figures 8 and 10, the connecting portion 5A, which is integrally provided with the shaft 4, is bent in a roughly L-shape. The connecting portion 5A has a first arm portion 53 connected to the front end portion 4a of the shaft 4, and a second arm portion 54 that is rotatable relative to the support 6A fixed to the body 10. The first arm portion 53 extends in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the shaft 4. The second arm portion 54 is connected to one end 53a of the first arm portion 53, is perpendicular to the first arm portion 53, and extends forward in the same direction as the axial direction of the shaft 4. A metal pipe-shaped second support cylinder 45B is loosely fitted onto the second arm portion 54.

[0091] As shown in Figure 8, the support 6A is fixed to the inner surface 13a of the side wall 13 of the body 10 and has a fixing piece 64 that protrudes from the side wall 13 toward the center of the hollow portion 10A. The second support cylinder 45B, through which the second arm portion 54 of the connecting portion 5A is inserted, is fixed to the protruding fixing piece 64. The fixing position of the second support cylinder 45B is located directly above the central axis of the shaft 4 in the initial position P0. The pivot center of the support member 3A is located inside the cylindrical shaft of the second support cylinder 45B.

[0092] The shaft 4, which has the weight 2 attached, swings in the left-right direction X2 (arrow E shown in Figure 11) with the second arm portion 54, which encloses the second support cylinder 45B, as the pivot point, together with the connecting portion 5A. At the initial position P0, the support member 3A with the weight 2 is positioned so that the axial direction of the first arm portion 53 of the connecting portion 5A is facing vertically due to its own weight.

[0093] In the lure 1A according to the second embodiment configured in this way, a part of the support member 3A (here, the second arm portion 54 of the connecting portion 5A) is connected to the inner surface of the body 10 (the inner surface 13a of the side wall 13), so that the support member 3A can be positioned at a predetermined location in the hollow portion 10A, and the swing range of the support member 3A can be set to a certain range. In other words, since the support member 3A swings without variation, it is possible to prevent the lure 1A from behaving unnaturally.

[0094] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the entire elongated support member 3A can be swung, while only the portion of the support member 3A not connected to the body 10 can be swung. For example, in a fish-shaped body 10, in a portion such as the tail end where the cross-section of the hollow portion 10A of the body 10 tapers and becomes smaller, one end of the support member 3A can be connected to the inner surface of the body 10 and positioned in the hollow portion 10A. Therefore, even if the support member 3A swings in a portion of the hollow portion 10A with a small cross-sectional area, it is possible to prevent the support member 3A from coming into contact with the inner surface of the body 10.

[0095] Furthermore, in this second embodiment, the shaft 4 and the connecting portion 5A can be formed integrally, which reduces the number of parts and simplifies the structure. In addition, since the shaft 4 and the connecting portion 5A swing together, the weight 2 attached to the shaft 4 can swing without unnecessary movement.

[0096] Furthermore, in this second embodiment, since the shaft 4 extends in an axial shape, the weight 2 can be guided linearly along the shaft 4 and moved smoothly. Also, the weight 2 can be attached to the shaft 4 by a simple structure, such as inserting the shaft 4 through the weight 2, or inserting the weight 2 through the shaft 4, as in this embodiment.

[0097] (First variation) Next, the lure 1B according to the first modified example shown in Figure 12 is configured in which, in the second embodiment described above, a swing-restricting wall 15 (restricting part) is provided in the hollow portion 10A of the body 10 to prevent the weight 2 from colliding with the inner surface 13a of the side wall 13 when swinging.

[0098] The swing-restricting walls 15 are positioned on both the left and right sides of the second arm portion 54 of the connecting portion 5A of the support member 3A. The pair of swing-restricting walls 15 are connected to the approximate center of the side wall 13 of the body 10 in the vertical direction X3, and extend inward from the side wall 13 in the left-right direction X2. An opening 15a is formed between the pair of swing-restricting walls 15 to restrict the movement of the first arm portion 53 and determine the swing range.

[0099] The vertical position X3 of the pair of swing-restricting walls 15 and the horizontal dimension X2 of the opening 15a are set so that the weight 2, which swings with the shaft 4, does not come into contact with the inner surface 13a of the side wall 13. In other words, there is a gap S between the inner surface 13a of the side wall 13 and the weight 2, which is located at the maximum swing position P1.

[0100] In the lure 1B according to this first modification, when the support member 3A swings, the first arm 53 of the swinging connecting part 5A comes into contact with the opening 15a of the swing restricting wall 15, thereby setting the swing range of the support member 3A to an appropriate range. As a result, the swing range of the weight 2 that swings together with the support member 3A is also restricted, preventing the weight 2 that swings in the hollow part 10A inside the body 10 from coming into contact with the body 10.

[0101] (Third embodiment) Next, as shown in Figures 13 and 14, the lure 1C according to the third embodiment has a swinging mechanism in which a weight 2 is movably housed inside the cylinder 4A (guide portion, cylindrical portion) of the support member 3B.

[0102] The cylinder 4A of the lure 1C is formed in a circular cross-section and has a housing portion 46 for movably accommodating the weight 2. The cylinder 4A is made of a cylindrical member of metal such as steel or stainless steel, or of synthetic resin. The rear end of the cylinder 4A, although not shown, is fixed to the body 10, or, as in the first embodiment, is provided to be movable within the range of the opening 14a (see Figure 1) of the rear partition wall 14A. The front end 4a of the cylinder 4A is connected to a connecting portion (not shown), either integrally or separately, as in the first and second embodiments.

[0103] Weight 2 is cylindrical. The outer diameter of weight 2 is approximately the same as the inner diameter of cylinder 4A. The cylinder 4A, together with the weight 2, swings in the left-right direction X2, at least at the front, together with the connecting part (see Figure 15). In Figures 13 and 15, the solid line shows the cylinder 4A at the initial position P0, and the dashed line shows the cylinder 4A at the swinging position P1.

[0104] As shown in Figures 13 and 14, in the housing portion 46 of the cylinder 4A, a spring member 47 (spring portion) made of a coil spring is interposed between the weight 2 and the rear end of the cylinder 4A (not shown). The outer diameter of the spring member 47 is approximately the same as the inner diameter of the cylinder 4A. The weight 2 is positioned in front of the spring member 47 and is biased from the rear by the biasing force of the spring member 47, and is held in a stationary position by being sandwiched between it and the rear end of the cylinder 4A. That is, the weight 2 is biased in the direction that the lure 1C is pulled by the fishing line. The spring force (biasing force) of the spring member 47 is set to such an extent that the initial position of the weight 2 is easily released by the tensile force that the body 10 receives when the fishing line is pulled, and it moves backward against the biasing force. Furthermore, when a load acting toward the sinker 2 is applied, for example, when the fishing line is pulled quickly, the sinker 2 compresses the spring member 47 and is guided by the cylinder 4A to move toward the rear.

[0105] In the lure 1C according to the third embodiment described above, the cylinder 4A has a housing portion 46 that movably accommodates the weight 2, so the weight 2 can be movably housed inside the cylinder 4A. In this embodiment, since the weight 2 moves inside the cylinder 4A, there is no need to process the weight 2 itself to hold it in the cylinder 4A.

[0106] (Second variation) Next, the lure 1D according to the second modified example shown in Figure 16 has a configuration in which the support member 3B in the third embodiment described above is modified, and is equipped with an elliptical cylinder 4B (guide part, cylindrical part) and a support member 3C in which the cross-section of the weight 2A is formed in an elliptical shape. In the second modified example, the major axes of both the elliptical cylinder 4B and the weight 2A are elliptical in shape, pointing in the left-right direction X2. An opening groove 4f is formed on the upper part of the elliptical cylinder 4B, extending along its entire longitudinal direction. By providing the opening groove 4f, it is expected that the movement of the weight 2A in the front-back direction X1 will not be hindered due to reduced friction with the elliptical cylinder 4B, and the movement of the weight 2A will not be hindered due to air resistance within the elliptical cylinder 4B.

[0107] (Fourth Embodiment) As shown in Figures 17 and 18, the support member 3D of the lure 1E according to the fourth embodiment has a configuration comprising a first guide portion 43 (first axial portion) extending in an axial shape and a second guide portion 44 (second axial portion) extending in the same direction as the first guide portion 43. In Figure 17, the solid line shows the support member 3D at the initial position P0, and the dashed line shows the support member 3D at the swinging position P1.

[0108] The first guide section 43 and the second guide section 44 are arranged parallel to each other with a gap of X2 in the left-right direction. A weight 2B is held between the first guide section 43 and the second guide section 44 and is provided so as to be guided and movable by the respective guide sections 43 and 44. The first guide section 43 and the second guide section 44 have a rectangular cross-section and are arranged with their longer sides facing the left-right direction X2.

[0109] The rear ends of the pair of first guide sections 43 and second guide sections 44 are, although not shown, fixed to the body 10, or movable within the range of the opening 14a (see Figure 1) of the rear partition wall 14A, as in the first embodiment. The front ends of the pair of first guide sections 43 and second guide sections 44 are connected to a connecting section (not shown), either integrally or separately, as in the first and second embodiments.

[0110] The weight 2B is cylindrical. The weight 2B has grooves 22 and 23 (engaging parts) on both the left and right sides that engage with the first guide part 43 and the second guide part 44. That is, the weight 2B has a first groove 22 that engages with the first guide part 43 and a second groove 23 that engages with the second guide part 44.

[0111] As shown in Figure 18, a spring member 48 (spring portion) made of a coil spring is interposed between the weight 2B and the rear ends (not shown) of the first guide portion 43 and the second guide portion 44, between the pair of first guide portion 43 and second guide portion 44. The outer diameter of the spring member 48 is approximately the same as the distance between the first guide portion 43 and the second guide portion 44. The weight 2B is positioned on the front end 48a side of the spring member 48 and is biased from the rear by the biasing force of the spring member 48. The spring member 48 is held in a stationary state, sandwiched between the weight 2B and the rear ends of the first guide portion 43 and the second guide portion 44. That is, the weight 2B is biased in the direction that the lure 1E is pulled by the fishing line.

[0112] The spring force (biasing force) of the spring member 48 is set to such an extent that the tensile force received by the body 10 when the fishing line is pulled easily releases the weight 2B from its initial position and causes it to move backward against the biasing force. Furthermore, when a load acting on the weight 2B is directed backward, for example, when the fishing line is pulled quickly, the weight 2B compresses the spring member 48 and is guided backward by the first guide section 43 and the second guide section 44.

[0113] In the lure 1E according to the fourth embodiment configured in this way, the weight 2B is guided along the first guide portion 43 and the second guide portion 44 which extend parallel to each other, so that the movement of the weight 2B can be stabilized.

[0114] Furthermore, in this fourth embodiment, the first groove 22 and the second groove 23 of the weight 2B can be moved while engaged with the first guide portion 43 and the second guide portion 44, respectively. Since the first guide portion 43 engages with the first groove 22 of the weight 2B, and the second guide portion 44 engages with the second groove 23, the weight 2B can be moved without separating from the first guide portion 43 and the second guide portion 44. Also, in this case, the weight 2B can be held in a state sandwiched between the first guide portion 43 and the second guide portion 44, so the posture of the weight 2B can always be maintained in a stable state.

[0115] (Third variation) Next, the lure 1F according to the third modified example shown in Figure 19 is configured such that the positions of the first guide portion 43 and the second guide portion 44 of the fourth embodiment described above are opposite each other in the vertical direction X3. The first guide portion 43 and the second guide portion 44 have a rectangular cross-section and are arranged with their longer sides facing the vertical direction X3. The weight 2B has a first groove 22 at its upper part that engages with the first guide portion 43, and a second groove 23 at its lower part that engages with the second guide portion 44.

[0116] (Fourth variation) Next, the lure 1G according to the fourth modified example shown in Figure 20 is a support member 3E obtained by deforming the support member 3 in the first embodiment described above, in which the cross-section of the weight 2C is elliptical and the cross-section of the shaft 4C is rectangular. The weight 2C is formed in a columnar shape. In the fourth modified example, the weight 2C has an elliptical shape with its major axis oriented in the vertical direction X3, and the long side of the shaft 4C is positioned in the vertical direction X3. A rectangular cross-section through-hole 21A (engagement portion, hole) is formed in the center of the weight 2C through which the shaft 4C is inserted.

[0117] (Fifth variation) Next, the lure 1H according to the fifth modified example shown in Figure 21 is a support member 3F obtained by deforming the support member 3 in the first embodiment described above, in which the cross-section of the weight 2D is trapezoidal and the cross-section of the shaft 4D is rectangular. The weight 2D is formed in a columnar shape. In the fifth modified example, the weight 2D is trapezoidal with its longer side at the top, and the longer side of the shaft 4D is positioned in the left-right direction X2. A rectangular through-hole 21B (engaging part, hole) is formed in the center of the weight 2D through which the shaft 4D is inserted.

[0118] (Sixth variation) Next, the lure 1I according to the sixth modified example shown in Figure 22 has a configuration similar to the first embodiment described above, in which the front end 4a of the shaft 4 is restricted in its swing range by a restricting wall 16 (restricting part).

[0119] The restricting wall 16 is positioned at the front end 4a of the shaft 4, with its surface orientation perpendicular to the front-to-back direction X1, so as to partition the hollow portion 10A of the body in the front-to-back direction X1. The restricting wall 16 is provided with a guide groove 16a that extends in the left-to-right direction X2 and penetrates in the thickness direction, at the same height as the shaft 4. The width dimension of the guide groove 16a is equivalent to the outer diameter of the shaft 4.

[0120] The shaft 4 is inserted into the guide groove 16a, with the bent portion 4c at its front end protruding in front of the regulating wall 16. This allows the shaft 4 to swing in the left-right direction X2 along the extending direction of the guide groove 16a.

[0121] In the sixth modified example, the lure 1I, the range of motion of the shaft 4 can be restricted by adjusting the extension length of the guide groove 16a of the restricting wall 16.

[0122] (Seventh variation) Next, the lure 1J according to the seventh modified example shown in Figures 23 and 24 is equipped with a magnet 70 (centering mechanism) that biases the weight 2, located in front of the shaft 4 of the support member 3A, to the neutral position (initial position P0) within the swing range of the shaft 4.

[0123] The weight 2 is made of a magnetic material. The magnet 70 is provided on the body 10 side and attracts the weight 2 to its initial position P0. In Figure 23, the front end 10a on the head side of the lure 1J is on the left side of the page. The connecting part 5A, which is integrally provided with the shaft 4, is bent into a roughly L shape. The connecting part 5A has a first arm 53 connected to the front end 4a of the shaft 4 and a second arm 54 that is rotatable relative to the support 6A fixed to the body 10. The body 10 has a front inclined wall 10B that gradually slopes forward from bottom to top. The magnet 70 is fixed in the left-right center on the inner surface of the hollow part 10A side of the front inclined wall 10B, in a position close to the weight 2 which is in its initial position P0 in front of the shaft 4. That is, the magnet 70 is positioned close to the front end 2c of the weight 2. The configuration of the magnets 70, including their position, size, and quantity, is not limited to this seventh modification. For example, the magnets 70 may be provided on the lower part 10c of the body 10, which is opposite to the weight 2 at its initial position P0.

[0124] In the seventh modified lure 1J, the swinging weight 2 is attracted by the magnetic force of the magnet 70 and biased to the initial position P0. As a result, the support member 3A equipped with the weight 2 is positioned at the initial position P0 such that the axial direction of the first arm portion 53 of the connecting portion 5A is vertical due to its own weight. Thus, in the seventh modified lure 1J, when the swinging weight 2 is located forward, the weight 2 is more likely to return to the initial position P0 due to the magnetic force of the magnet 70, and the support member 3A can be centered to the left-right center together with the weight 2. Therefore, in the seventh modification, the floating posture of the lure 1J as it attempts to rise towards the water surface after casting can be improved, as can the upright posture when the lure is started to be retrieved from the water surface or underwater. In this way, the lure 1J of this seventh modification can suppress unnatural behavior that is far removed from that of a real fish, such as when the floating posture or upright posture is tilted.

[0125] (Variation 8) The eighth modified lure 1K shown in Figure 25, like the seventh modified lure 1J described above, is equipped with a magnet 71 (centering mechanism) that magnetizes the weight 2 located in front of the shaft 4 of the support member 3A, thereby biasing the shaft 4 to the neutral position (initial position P0) within its swing range.

[0126] The weight 2 is made of a magnetic material. At the initial position P0, the weight 2 has a north pole magnetized on one of its left and right sides (the right half in Figure 25), and a south pole magnetized on the other side (the left half in Figure 25), the second semicircular portion 2b. The magnets 71A and 71B are arranged so that the same poles face each other on the inner surface 13a of the side wall 13, where the north and south poles of the weight 2 are opposite each other. That is, the first semicircular portion 2a of the weight 2, which has the north pole magnetized, is positioned opposite the first magnet 71A, which has its north pole facing the hollow portion 10A. On the other hand, the second semicircular portion 2b of the weight 2, which has the south pole magnetized, is positioned opposite the second magnet 71B, which has its south pole facing the hollow portion 10A.

[0127] The magnets 71 (71A, 71B) are mounted on the body 10 and bias the weight 2 to its initial position P0 by repulsive force. The configuration of the shaft 4 and the connecting part 5A is the same as in the seventh modified example. The pair of left and right magnets 71A and 71B are fixed to the inner surfaces 13a of the left and right side walls 13 of the body 10 within the swing range of the weight 2 in front of the shaft 4.

[0128] In the eighth modified lure 1K, the repulsive force between the weight 2 and the pair of magnets 71A and 71B causes the weight 2 to swing, moving away from the magnets 71A and 71B and biasing it to its initial position P0. As a result, the support member 3A equipped with the weight 2 is positioned at the initial position P0 such that the axial direction of the first arm portion 53 of the connecting portion 5A is vertical due to its own weight. Thus, in the eighth modified lure 1K, when the swinging weight 2 is located forward, the weight 2 is more easily returned to the initial position P0 by the magnetic force of the magnets 71A and 71B, and the support member 3 can be centered to the left-right center together with the weight 2. Therefore, the eighth modified lure can improve the floating posture and upright posture of the lure 1K.

[0129] Note that the configuration of the magnets 71, including their position, size, and quantity, is not limited to this eighth modified example. For example, in the lure 1K shown in Figure 26, an arc-shaped magnet 71C is fixed to the inner surface of the upper half of the body 10, extending circumferentially. The circumferential ends 71a and 71b of the magnet 71C are close to the maximum oscillation position P3 of the oscillation range of the weight 2 in front of the shaft 4. One first end 71a (right end in Figure 26) of the magnet 71C is the north pole, and the other second end 71b (left end in Figure 26) is the south pole. The first semicircular portion 2a of the weight 2, which is magnetized to form the north pole, is positioned opposite the first end 71a of the magnet 71C, which is the north pole. On the other hand, the second semicircular portion 2b of the weight 2, which is magnetized to form the south pole, is positioned opposite the second end 71b of the magnet 71C, which is the south pole. In this case as well, when the oscillating weight 2 is positioned forward, the weight 2 is more likely to return to its initial position P0 due to the magnetic force of the magnet 71C, and the support member 3A can be centered to the left-right center together with the weight 2, thereby improving the floating posture and upright posture of the lure 1K.

[0130] (9th variation) The lure 1L according to the ninth modified example shown in Figure 27 has a configuration in which the weight 2 functions as a rattle (striking sound-producing member). On the inner surface 13a of the left and right side walls 13 of the body 10, plate-shaped striking plates 72, for example made of metal, are fixed within the swing range of the weight 2 in front of the shaft 4. The pair of striking plates 72 on the left and right sides produce sound when the weight 2 collides at the swing position P1, and also function as protective material to prevent the weight 2 from directly colliding with the body 10.

[0131] (10th variation) In the tenth modified lure 1M shown in Figures 28 to 30, a weight 2E is provided that is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front-to-back direction X1 and the left-to-right direction X2 in the initial position P0. The weight 2E has a through hole 21 formed at an eccentric position for inserting the shaft 4. The through hole 21 is formed near the top of the weight 2E in the initial position P0, and the weight 2E is rotatably mounted around the shaft 4 as shown in Figure 30. In the initial position P0, the length of the weight 2E increases in the front-rear direction X1 from the inner end 2d on the through hole 21 side to the outer end 2e when viewed from the side as shown in Figure 28, and the length of the left-right direction X2 increases from the inner end 2d to the outer end 2e when viewed from the front-rear direction as shown in Figure 29.

[0132] In the 10th modified example, not only does the shaft 4 swing, but the weight 2E itself is also configured to swing relative to the shaft 4. This increases the uncertainty of the movement (swimming) of the lure 1M, making it closer to the behavior of a real fish.

[0133] (11th variation) The Luer 1N according to the 11th modification shown in Figure 31 is configured by replacing the metal pipe-shaped first support cylinder 45A and second support cylinder 45B (see Figure 8) of the second embodiment described above with split rings 45C and 45D, respectively. In the 11th modification, the shaft 4 of the support member 3 is supported by the front and rear split rings 45C and 45D. The rear first split ring 45C is fixed to the first opening hole 14a of the rear partition wall 14A. That is, the rear end of the shaft 4 is supported by the rear partition wall 14A via the first split ring 45C. The front second split ring 45D is fixed to a protruding fixing piece 64 which is fixed to the inner surface 13a of the side wall 13 of the body 10. That is, the front end of the shaft 4 is supported by the protruding fixing piece 64 via the second split ring 45D. Furthermore, the shaft 4 may be treated with a low-friction surface treatment, such as a synthetic resin polymerized from polytetrafluoroethylene or diamond-like carbon (DLC).

[0134] In the 11th modification, the frictional resistance at the support portion of the oscillating shaft 4 can be reduced by using the first split ring 45C and the second split ring 45D to support the shaft 4. Alternatively, the shaft 4 may be configured so that only one of its front or rear support sections is a split ring.

[0135] (12th variation) The lure 1O according to the 12th modified example shown in Figures 32 and 33 employs a bent shaft 4C having a curved portion 402 on the front side. The bent shaft 4C is an example of a centering mechanism. The bent shaft 4C has a front straight portion 401, a curved portion 402, and a rear straight portion 403 arranged in the order from front to rear. The front straight portion 401 and the rear straight portion 403 extend along the front-rear direction X1 and are supported by the body 10, located on the central axis of the lure 1O. That is, the front straight portion 401 and the rear straight portion 403 are always located on the central axis C of the lure 1O even when the bent shaft 4C swings. The axial length of the front straight portion 401 and the rear straight portion 403 is at least greater than the length of the weight 2. The curved portion 402 is curved downward in the initial position P0 shown in Figure 32. Specifically, the curved section 402 has a downward curved section 402a that curves downward as it moves from the front straight section 401 towards the rear, and an upward curved section 402c that curves upward towards the rear straight section 403 after passing the lowest part 402b. The downward curved section 402a is a sharper curve than the upward curved section 402c.

[0136] In the 12th modification, when the lure 1O is pulled to create a swimming posture, as shown in Figure 33, the weight 2 moves to the curved portion 402 of the bent shaft 4C due to inertia, causing the weight 2 to swing, which can introduce uncertainty into the movement (swimming) of the lure 1O and make it closer to the behavior of a real fish.

[0137] Furthermore, in the 12th modified lure 1O, as shown in Figure 32, when the weight 2 is returned to the front straight portion 401 of the bent shaft 4C by the spring member 42, even if the bent shaft 4C rotates around the central axis C, only the curved portion 402 swings, and the front straight portion 401 becomes coaxial with the central axis C. In other words, in the 12th modified lure 1O, the bent shaft 4C of the support member 3 can be centered to the left-right center together with the weight 2, and the floating posture and upright posture of the lure 1O can be improved.

[0138] (13th variation) The lure 1P according to the 13th modified example shown in Figure 34 comprises a body 10 having a hollow section 10A inside, a shaft 4 extending in the longitudinal direction X1 of the body 10 within the hollow section 10A, and a weight 2E that is movable along the shaft 4 and swingable around the axis of the shaft 4. The head side of the lure 1P is the left side of the page in Figure 34. A centering mechanism is provided to position the weight 2E at a neutral position within the swing range of the weight 2E. The shaft 4 is formed in a straight line with its longitudinal direction approximately aligned with the front-to-back direction X1, the front end 4a of the shaft 4 is supported by a support 6A fixed to the front side inside the body 10, and the rear end 4b of the shaft 4 is supported by a rear partition wall 14A.

[0139] As shown in Figure 35, the centering mechanism of the lure 1P has a non-circular through-hole 24 (through hole) formed in the weight 2E, through which the shaft 4 is inserted at an eccentric position, and a non-circular portion 49 formed in the shaft 4, which engages with the non-circular through-hole 24 of the weight 2E at the axial front end 4a. The weight 2E has a trapezoidal cross-sectional shape, with the inner end 2d being narrower than the outer end 2e. The non-circular through-hole 24 of the weight 2E has a square cross-sectional shape and is formed closer to the inner end 2d. The non-circular portion 49 formed at the front end 4a of the shaft 4 has a square cross-sectional shape, the same as or slightly larger than the non-circular through-hole 24. The circular cross-sectional portion 4d of the shaft 4, excluding the non-circular portion 49, has a circular cross-sectional shape.

[0140] In the centering mechanism, the weight 2E is configured to become immobile when the non-circular portion 49 and the non-circular through portion 24 are engaged, with the weight 2E acting as the pivot point. That is, the weight 2E is in a pivot position P1 at the position of the circular cross-section portion 4d of the shaft 4, and is able to pivot around the axis of the shaft 4 (pivot direction E). When the non-circular through portion 24 of the weight 2E is engaged with the non-circular portion 49 of the shaft 4, the pivoting of the weight 2E is restricted, and the weight 2E is positioned at the pivot point (initial position P0).

[0141] Thus, in the lure 1P according to the 13th modification, when the lure 1P is pulled to a swimming position, the weight 2E moves to the rear side of the shaft 4 due to inertia, and the eccentric weight 2E swings relative to the shaft 4, which can introduce uncertainty into the movement (swimming) of the lure 1P, making it closer to the behavior of a real fish. When the pulling of the lure 1P is stopped and the weight 2E is positioned at the front end 4a of the shaft 4, the non-circular through hole 24 of the weight 2E engages with the non-circular part of the shaft, restricting the rotation of the weight relative to the shaft. As a result, the weight 2E can be centered in the middle of its swing range, improving the floating and upright posture of the lure 1P.

[0142] Furthermore, in the 13th modified example, as shown in Figure 34, a spring member 42 (biasing member) is provided that biases the weight 2E toward the front side of the shaft 4. In other words, since the weight 2E is biased forward by the spring member 42, when the lure 1P is pulled, the weight 2E can be moved to a position where it can swing backward (in the direction of tension of the lure 1P) against the biasing force of the spring member 42, allowing the lure 1P to swim. Furthermore, when the tensile force of the lure 1P becomes smaller than the biasing force of the spring member 42, the weight 2E, which is in a position where it can swing due to the biasing force of the spring member 42 (swinging position P1), moves to the irregularly shaped portion 49 of the front shaft 4 and engages with it, allowing the weight 2E to be positioned in the neutral position (initial position P0) within the swinging range. In addition, in the 13th modified example, the configuration in which the spring member 42 is provided is not essential and can be omitted.

[0143] (14th variation) In the 14th modified lure 1Q shown in Figure 36, the irregularly shaped portion 49 of the shaft 4 is omitted compared to the 13th modified lure described above, and the entire axial section has a circular cross-section. The through hole 25 of the weight 2E is also formed with a circular cross-section of the same diameter as the shaft 4. In other words, the weight 2E is provided so that it can swing in the direction of arrow E at any position along the entire axial section of the shaft 4. Furthermore, the weight 2E is made of a magnetic material. The centering mechanism in the lure 1Q is a magnet 70 located on the lower wall 12 of the body 10, opposite the front end 4a of the shaft 4, which attracts the weight 2E to the neutral position (initial position P0). Note that the position of the magnet 70 is not limited to the lower wall 12, but may be, for example, on the side wall 13.

[0144] In the 14th modified example, when the pull on the lure 1Q is stopped and the weight 2E is positioned at the front end 4a of the shaft 4, the weight 2E, which is made of magnetic material, is attracted by the magnet 70 to a neutral position (initial position P0), and the rotation of the weight 2E relative to the shaft 4 is restricted. As a result, the weight 2E can be centered in the middle of its swing range, improving the floating posture and upright posture of the lure 1Q.

[0145] The embodiments of the lure according to the present invention have been described above, but these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The embodiments can be carried out in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Embodiments and their modifications include, for example, those that can be easily imagined by a person skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those that are equivalent.

[0146] For example, in the above embodiment, the shape of the weight 2 may be a cylinder or a rectangular prism.

[0147] Furthermore, the configuration of the weight, support member (guide part, connecting part), or support body shown in this embodiment, including its shape, form, and quantity, can be arbitrarily set according to conditions such as the lure's body shape, swing range, and swinging method. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0148] 1. 1A~1Q Lure 2, 2A~2E weight 3, 3A~3F Support Members 4, 4C, 4D shafts (guide section, first axial section) 4A Cylinder (guide section, cylindrical section) 4B Oval cylinder (guide part, cylindrical part) 5, 5A connection part 6 Support 10 Body 10A hollow part 13 Side wall 13a Inner surface 15. Oscillating regulating wall (regulating section) 21, 21A, 21B Through hole (engaging part, hole) 22, 23 Groove (engaging portion) 24 Non-circular through-holes (through-holes) 42, 47, 48 Spring members (spring parts) 43 First guide part (first shaft part) 44 Second guide part (second shaft part) 49 Non-circular section 70, 71 Magnets (centering mechanism) P0 initial position P1 Oscillating position

Claims

1. a body having a hollow portion therein; a weight that moves within the hollow portion; a support member having a guide portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the body so as to guide the weight, the support member swinging within the hollow portion; A lure that has:

2. The body is The lure according to claim 1, further comprising a restricting portion that restricts the swing range of the support member.

3. The support member is The lure according to claim 1 or 2, which swings along a plane intersecting the longitudinal direction.

4. The lure of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one end of the support member is connected to the inner surface of the body.

5. The support member is The lure according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a connecting part that swingably connects the guide part to the body.

6. The lure according to claim 5, wherein the connecting portion is provided integrally with the guide portion.

7. The lure according to claim 1, wherein the guide portion has a first shaft-like portion extending in an axial shape.

8. The lure according to claim 7, wherein the guide portion further includes a second shaft portion extending in the same direction as the first shaft portion.

9. the weight has an engaging portion that engages with the guide portion, The lure according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the engaging portion has a first groove portion that engages with the first shaft portion.

10. the weight has an engaging portion that engages with the guide portion, 9. The lure of claim 8, wherein the engagement portion has a first groove portion that engages with the first shaft portion and a second groove portion that engages with the second shaft portion.

11. The lure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the guide portion has a housing portion that movably houses the sinker.

12. The lure according to claim 11, wherein the guide portion has a cylindrical portion that includes the storage portion and extends in the direction of movement of the sinker.

13. The lure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the sinker has an engaging portion that engages with the guide portion.

14. The lure according to claim 1, wherein the sinker is formed in a columnar shape.

15. The lure according to claim 14, wherein the sinker is formed in a cylindrical shape.

16. The lure according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the sinker has a hole through which the guide portion is inserted.

17. 17. The lure of claim 16, wherein the hole penetrates the center of the cross section of the sinker.

18. The lure according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a spring portion that biases the weight toward the front side of the support member.

19. 3. The fishing lure according to claim 1, further comprising a centering mechanism that biases the sinker located in front of the support member to a neutral position within the swing range of the support member.

20. the weight is made of a magnetic material, 20. The lure according to claim 19, wherein the centering mechanism is a magnet provided on the body side and attracts the sinker to the neutral position.

21. a body having a hollow portion therein; a shaft extending in the longitudinal direction of the body within the hollow portion; a weight that is movable along the shaft and swingable around the shaft; The lure is provided with a centering mechanism that positions the sinker at a neutral position within the swing range of the sinker.

22. The centering mechanism includes: the weight has a through hole at an eccentric position through which the shaft is inserted, 22. The lure according to claim 21, wherein the shaft has a non-circular portion at its axial front end that engages with the through-hole of the sinker.

23. the weight is made of a magnetic material, 22. The lure according to claim 21, wherein the centering mechanism is a magnet provided on the body side and attracts the sinker to the neutral position.

24. 23. The lure according to claim 22, further comprising a biasing member that biases the weight toward the front side of the shaft.

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