Lure

Abstract

To provide a lure that increases strength in a joint place, and prevents water from entering the inside of a body.SOLUTION: A lure 1 comprises: a hollow body 2 made of a resin; a metal member 3 partially arranged inside the body 2, and made of a metal material; and a resin member 4 made of a resin, and covering at least a part of the metal member 3. The body 2 is constituted so as to be divided into two, and is formed by bonding a first body 2a and a second body 2b. The metal member 3 has an eye 33 exposed to the outside of the body 2, and a joint part 34 arranged in a bonding place between the first body 2a and the second body 2b. The resin member 4 covers the joint part 34, and is joined in contact with the first body 2a and the second body 2b.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing lure. [Background technology]

[0002] When fishing, lures are sometimes used as artificial bait to replace the bait of the target fish. A lure has a hollow body that looks like the bait of the target fish and a metal member with an eye that connects to a fishing line or hook.

[0003] Among the types of lures, plastic lures are known. Plastic lures have bodies made of resin, while metal lures are made of metal materials such as stainless steel. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-016548 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing the internal structure of a conventional fishing lure 100. As shown in Fig. 8, the interior of the body 200 contains a metal member 300 other than the eye 330, a weight (not shown) made of lead or a metal ball, and the like. The body 200 is divided into two parts. The two divided parts of the body 200 are joined together to form the fishing lure 100.

[0006] A metal member 300 made of metal is provided at the joint, and there are portions of the metal member 300 that protrude outside the body 200 (for example, the portion circled by a dotted line in FIG. 7). Because the joint is made of dissimilar materials, metal and resin, the joint strength is weak. Therefore, when an external impact is received, such as when a fish bites, the joint between the metal and resin may be damaged, such as cracking, and water may enter the body 200. If water enters, the lure 100's functionality may be reduced, and in some cases, it may become unusable.

[0007] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its object is to provide a lure that increases the strength of the joints and prevents water from entering the body. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The lure of the present invention comprises a hollow body made of resin, a metal member made of a metal material and partially disposed inside the body, and a resin member made of resin and covering at least a portion of the metal member, wherein the body is constructed in two pieces and is formed by bonding at least a first body and a second body, the metal member has an eye exposed to the outside of the body and a joint portion disposed at the bonding point between the first body and the second body, and the resin member covers the joint portion and abuts and joins the first body and the second body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a lure that has increased strength at the joints and prevents water from entering the body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a lure according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a view showing a state in which the metal member is covered with a resin member. [Figure 4] 10 is a view showing a state in which a metal member coated with a resin member is housed in a body. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a body adhesive portion. [Figure 6] 10 is an enlarged view showing the configuration of a body adhesive portion according to Modification 1. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view showing the configuration of an eye in Modification 2. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the internal structure of a conventional lure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] (Embodiment) The lure 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the lure 1. In each drawing, thickness, dimensions, positional relationship, ratio, shape, etc. may be emphasized for ease of understanding, but the present invention is not limited to such emphasis.

[0012] The lure 1, also known as an artificial bait, is a fishing tool made to resemble the bait of the target fish. When the angler moves the fishing rod, the target fish is tricked into thinking that the lure is a live fish (bait). The size of the lure 1 varies depending on the target fish. For example, there are small ones about 2 cm to large ones exceeding 20 cm. The lure 1 of this embodiment is about 20 cm in size and is suitable for catching large fish. As shown in FIG. 1, the lure 1 comprises a body 2, a metal member 3, and a resin member 4.

[0013] The body 2 has an outer shape that imitates the shape of a fish. The outer surface of the body 2 may be surface-treated to imitate the pattern or color of a fish. The body 2 has an elongated shape. The body 2 is hollow. A metal member 3, a weight (not shown), and the like are disposed inside the body 2. The body 2 is made of resin. Examples of resins that may be used to make the body 2 include synthetic resin materials such as ABS resin, and hard foam materials. The shape of the body 2 may be adjusted to match the shape of the fish being caught.

[0014] The body 2 is divided into two parts, a first body 2a and a second body 2b. The first body 2a and the second body 2b have approximately the same shape and size. The first body 2a and the second body 2b are joined by welding using a welding agent or the like to form the body 2. For example, a member to be placed inside the body 2, such as a metal member 3, is placed on the first body 2a, and then the second body 2b is placed on top of the first body 2a and welded. Instead of welding, the first body 2a and the second body 2b may be joined using an adhesive or the like, or they may be joined by welder welding, which uses high-frequency waves to vibrate the molecules of the material itself and utilizes the heat generated from inside the material due to the molecular motion.

[0015] The body 2 is provided with holes for exposing the eyes 33a, 33b, and 33c of the metal member 3 to the outside of the body 2. The first body 2a and the second body 2b overlap each other to form a circular hole. That is, the first body 2a and the second body 2b each have a semicircular notch 21.

[0016] The first body 2a and the second body 2b have ribs 22. The ribs 22 are plate-shaped members. The ribs 22 of the first body 2a extend from the inner circumferential surface of the first body 2a toward the second body 2b. The ribs 22 of the second body 2b extend from the inner circumferential surface of the second body 2b toward the first body 2a. The extending tip surfaces of the ribs 22 are located on the boundary line between the first body 2a and the second body 2b.

[0017] A plurality of ribs 22 are provided. The plurality of ribs 22 are provided at equal intervals. The ribs 22 of the first body 2a and the ribs 22 of the second body 2b are disposed at corresponding positions. The tip surfaces of the ribs 22 of the first body 2a and the second body 2b abut against each other. FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the rib 22. A semicircular recess 222 is provided in the tip surface of the rib 22. The recess 222 has a semicircular shape, and when the ribs 22 of the first body 2a and the second body 2b overlap, it forms a circular hole. A metal member 3 coated with a resin member 4 is accommodated in this recess 222 and is supported by being sandwiched between the ribs 22 of the first body 2a and the second body 2b.

[0018] It is not necessary to provide multiple ribs 22; only one rib is sufficient. Even if multiple ribs 22 are provided, they do not need to be provided at equal intervals. Furthermore, the shape of the recess 222 does not have to be semicircular, and may be, for example, rectangular.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the metal member 3 is coated with the resin member 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the metal member 3 coated with the resin member 4 is housed in the body 2a. The metal member 3 is made of a metal material. Examples of metal materials include a metal wire or a metal plate such as stainless steel. In this embodiment, the metal member 3 is made of a single circular metal wire. A rust inhibitor may be applied to the metal member 3. The metal member 3 is formed by bending a single long metal wire.

[0020] The metal member 3 has a straight portion 31, a connecting portion 32, an eye 33, and a joint portion 34. The straight portion 31 is disposed inside the body 2. The straight portion 31 extends along the longitudinal direction of the body 2. The straight portion 31 is disposed in the center of the body 2. Disposed in the center here means that it is sufficient if a portion of the straight portion 31 is disposed in the center. Furthermore, the center does not only include the exact center of the body 2, but also includes the vicinity of the center.

[0021] The straight portion 31 is divided into straight portions 31a and 31b at the connecting portion 32. In this embodiment, the straight portions 31a and 31b are not arranged on the same straight line, but they may be arranged on the same straight line. The straight portions 31a and 31b each have a small diameter portion 311 and a large diameter portion 312. The small diameter portion 311 is a portion having an outer diameter equivalent to that of one metal wire. The large diameter portion 312 is a portion that includes the start and end of the metal wire and is formed by folding back the metal wire. In other words, the large diameter portion 312 has an outer diameter that is approximately twice that of the small diameter portion 311.

[0022] The connecting portion 32 is disposed inside the body 2. The connecting portion 32 extends along the short direction of the body 2. That is, the connecting portion 32 extends in a direction intersecting with the straight portion 31. The connecting portion 32 is provided between the straight portion 31 and the eye 33c.

[0023] The eye 33 is exposed to the outside of the body 2. In this embodiment, three eyes 33 are provided. The eyes 33a, 33b, and 33c are formed by processing a metal wire into a ring shape. The eyes 33a and 33b are each located at the longitudinal ends of the body 2. The eye 33c is located at the tip of the connecting portion 32 and is located below the body 2. Fishing lines, fishhooks, etc. are attached to the eyes 33a, 33b, and 33c.

[0024] The joint 34 is a member that connects the straight portion 31 or the connecting portion 32 to the eyes 33a, 33b, and 33c. That is, one end of the joint 34 is connected to the straight portion 31 or the connecting portion 32, and the other end of the joint 34 is connected to one of the eyes 33a, 33b, and 33c. The joint 34 is provided at a location where the metal member 3 protrudes outside the body 2.

[0025] The joint 34 is disposed between the first body 2a and the second body 2b. More specifically, the joint 34 is disposed in a hole in the body 2. That is, the joint 34 is housed in the notches 21 of the first body 2a and the second body 2b. However, the joint 34 does not contact the first body 2a or the second body 2b.

[0026] The resin member 4 is a member made of resin. Examples of resins include synthetic resin materials such as ABS resin, and hard foam materials. In particular, it is preferable to use the same type of resin as that of the body 2. That is, if the body 2 is made of ABS resin, it is preferable to use ABS resin for the resin member 4 as well. This is because it improves the adhesion between the resin member 4 and the body 2 and effectively prevents water from seeping into the body 2. Note that the same type of resin only needs to be the same type, and it is not necessary for the composition ratio of the materials that make up the resin to be the same. That is, in the case of ABS resin, for example, it is sufficient for the ABS resin to contain acrylonitrile (A), butadiene (B), and styrene (S), and the content ratio of each material does not need to be the same.

[0027] The resin member 4 covers the periphery of the metal member 3. The resin member 4 has a body adhesive portion 41 that covers at least the joint portion 34 of the metal member 3. However, in this embodiment, the resin member 4 covers not only the joint portion 34 but also the straight portions 31a, 31b and the connecting portion 32 of the metal member 3. In other words, the resin member 4 covers the periphery of the metal member 3 except for the eyes 33a, 33b, and 33c.

[0028] FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the body adhesive portion 41. FIG. 5 shows an enlarged view of the body adhesive portion 41 of the joint 34 that connects to the eye 33a. The body adhesive portion 41 has the same shape as the hole in the body 2, and in this embodiment is circular. The body adhesive portion 41 has the same diameter as the hole in the body 2. The body adhesive portion 41 is housed in the hole in the body 2. That is, the body adhesive portion 41 is disposed inside the notches 21 of the first body 2a and the second body 2b, and is sandwiched between the first body 2a and the second body 2b.

[0029] The body adhesive portion 41 abuts against the first body 2a and the second body 2b. The body adhesive portion 41 is slightly longer than the length of the hole in the body 2. Therefore, the outer peripheral end of the body adhesive portion 41 protrudes slightly outside the body 2. Note that the outer peripheral end of the body adhesive portion 41 does not necessarily have to protrude outside the body 2, and may form the same plane as the outer peripheral surface of the body 2.

[0030] The resin member 4 has a wall portion 42. The wall portion 42 is a circular, thin-plate member. However, the shape of the wall portion 42 is not limited to a circle and may be, for example, a rectangle. The wall portion 42 is disposed inside the body 2. The wall portion 42 is connected to the inner peripheral surface end of the body bonding portion 41. The wall portion 42 abuts against the inner peripheral surface of the body 2. The wall portion 42 may be welded to the inner peripheral surface of the body 2. The wall portion 42 extends in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the body bonding portion 41. Note that the form in which the wall portion 42 abuts against the inner peripheral surface of the body 2 includes not only a state in which the entire surface of the wall portion 42 abuts against the inner peripheral surface of the body 2, but also a state in which there is a gap between the wall portion 42 and part of the inner peripheral surface of the body 2.

[0031] The resin member 4 is formed by molding around the metal member 3. Therefore, the resin member 4, which covers the body bonding portion 41, the wall portion 42, the linear portions 31a, 31b, and the connecting portion, is formed in one continuous piece without any seams.

[0032] (action) Next, we will explain the method for producing the lure 1. First, the metal member 3 is covered with the resin member 4 by molding. By this molding, the body adhesive portion 41 and the wall portion 42 are formed.

[0033] Thereafter, the metal member 3 coated with the resin member 4 is placed in a predetermined position on the first body 2a. That is, the body adhesive portion 41 covering the joint portion 34 is placed in the notch 21 of the body 2a. Then, the second body 2b is placed on the first body 2a, and the body adhesive portions 41 of the resin member 4 are welded to the first body 2a and the second body 2b using a welding agent.

[0034] Here, the joint 34 of the metal member 3 is covered by the body adhesive portion 41 of the resin member 4. Therefore, the metal member 3 does not come into contact with the first body 2a and the second body 2b, but rather the body adhesive portion 41 comes into contact with them. Therefore, the dissimilar materials of metal and resin do not weld together. When this welding process is completed, the lure 1 is completed.

[0035] (effect) As described above, the lure 1 of this embodiment comprises a hollow body 2 made of resin, a metal member 3 made of a metal material and partially disposed inside the body 2, and a resin member 4 covering at least a portion of the metal member 3. The body 2 is constructed in at least two sections and is formed by bonding a first body 2a and a second body 2b together. The metal member 3 has eyes 33a, 33b, and 33c exposed to the outside of the body 2 and a joint 34 disposed at the bonded location of the first body 2a and the second body 2b. The resin member 4 has a body adhesive part 41 covering the joint 34, and the body adhesive part 41 abuts the first body 2a and the second body 2b.

[0036] This prevents water from seeping into the body 2. Conventionally, the joint 34 was not covered with the resin member 4, but the metal member 3 made of metal and the resin body 2 were welded together. As a result, because different materials, metal and resin, were joined by welding, the durability of the joint was low, and there was a risk that the joint would crack due to an external impact, causing water to seep into the body 2.

[0037] However, in the lure 1 of this embodiment, the joint 34 of the metal member 3 is covered with the body adhesive portion 41 of the resin member 4, and the body adhesive portion 41 is welded to the body 2. In other words, because the same resin is welded to the body 2, the strength of the joint is increased compared to conventional lures. Therefore, even if the lure 1 is subjected to an external impact, damage such as cracks can be prevented from occurring at the joint.

[0038] In particular, in this embodiment, the lure 1 is about 20 cm in size and is used to catch large fish. Therefore, when a fish is caught, there is a high possibility that the lure 1 will receive a strong impact. Even in such a case, the lure 1 of this embodiment has increased strength, so that damage to the joints can be prevented and water can be prevented from entering the body 2.

[0039] The body 2 and the resin member 4 are made of the same type of resin. In other words, the joints made by welding are made of the same resin. This increases the strength of the joints and more effectively prevents water from entering the body 2.

[0040] The resin member 4 covers the entire metal member 3 except for the eyes 33a, 33b, and 33c. This increases the strength of the joint compared to when the resin member 4 covers only the joint 34 of the metal member 3. Furthermore, even if the joint is damaged, the amount of water seeping in can be kept to a minimum.

[0041] The metal member 3 is disposed at the center of the body 2 in the longitudinal direction. In conventional lures 100, as shown in FIG. 8, the resin thickness of the body 200 is designed to be thick at the joint between the body 200 and the metal member 300 (the dotted circle in FIG. 7). The area where the resin is concentrated is prone to dents and distortion due to thermal contraction during molding. Therefore, in order to prevent this dent and distortion, it was necessary to dispose the metal member 3 near the outside of the body 200 (between the inner and outer circumferential surfaces of the body 200), as shown in FIG.

[0042] However, in this embodiment, the thickness of the body 2 is approximately uniform, making it less likely to develop dents or distortions due to thermal contraction. This eliminates the need to bend the metal member 3 to fit the shape of the body 2, improving work efficiency. Furthermore, although stress occurs at the bent portion, in this embodiment, the straight portion 31 of the metal member 3 extends through the center of the body 2 along the longitudinal direction of the body 2, thereby increasing the strength of the metal member 3 and, as a result, the strength of the joint portion. Furthermore, there are no restrictions on where the metal member 3 can be placed, increasing the degree of freedom in design.

[0043] The first body 2a and the second body 2b each have ribs 22, and the metal member 3 is sandwiched and supported by the ribs 22 of the first body 2a and the second body 2b. This restricts the position of the metal member 3. When reeling in a fish, for example, a large impact is applied to the eyes 33a, 33b, and 33c, and this impact propagates to the joints. However, because the metal member 3 is firmly supported by the ribs 22, even if an impact is applied, the propagation of the impact can be suppressed, and stress can be suppressed from occurring at the joints. This effectively prevents damage to the joints and water from entering the body 2.

[0044] The metal member 3 is made of one metal wire or one plate. This increases the strength of the metal member 3 and also increases the strength of the joints. This makes it possible to prevent damage to the joints.

[0045] The body 2 has a hole that extends from the inner peripheral surface of the body 2 to the outer peripheral surface, and the resin member 4 has a wall portion 43 that connects to the joint portion 34. The wall portion 42 abuts against the inner peripheral surface of the body 2 around the area where the hole is provided.

[0046] As a result, even if the body adhesive portion 41 is damaged, the wall portion 42 can prevent water from entering the inside of the body 2. It is particularly preferable to weld the wall portion 42 to the inner peripheral surface of the body 2. This increases the area of ​​the joint, further increasing the strength of the joint.

[0047] (Variation 1) The lure 1 of the first modified example will be described with reference to the drawings. The same components and functions as those of the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted. Figure 6 is an enlarged view showing the configuration of the periphery of the body adhesive portion 41 according to the first modified example.

[0048] In lure 1 of modified example 1, resin member 4 has wall portion 42 on the inner peripheral surface side of body 2, as well as wall portion 43 on the outer peripheral surface side of body 2. Wall portion 43 is connected to the outer peripheral end of body adhesive portion 41. Wall portion 43 is disposed outside body 2 and abuts on the outer peripheral surface of body 2. Wall portion 43 may be welded to the outer peripheral surface of body 2.

[0049] The body adhesive portion 41 is sandwiched between the wall portion 42 and the wall portion 43. In other words, the hole of the body 2 is sandwiched between the wall portion 42 and the wall portion 43.

[0050] As described above, in lure 1 of modified example 1, resin member 4 further includes wall portion 43, and the hole in body 2 is sandwiched between wall portions 42 and 43. This increases the area of ​​the joint, further increasing the strength of the joint. As a result, even in the event of a stronger impact, damage to the joint can be prevented, and water can be prevented from seeping into body 2. Furthermore, even if body adhesive portion 41 and one of walls 42, 43 are damaged, the other wall portions 42, 43 can prevent water from seeping in.

[0051] (Variation 2) The lure 1 of the modified example 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. The same components and functions as those of the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted. Figure 7 is an enlarged view showing the configuration of the eye 33 in the modified example 2.

[0052] In the first embodiment, the three eyes 33a, 33b, and 33c of the metal member 3 are formed from a single metal wire, but the eye 33 in the second modification is made from separate metal wires formed into an eight-shaped metal wire, such as an eight-ring. That is, the lure 1 in the second modification has the same number of metal members 3 as the number of eyes 33.

[0053] This metal member 3 has an eye 33, a joint portion 34, and a ring portion 35. The ring portion 35 is a portion in which a metal wire is formed into a ring shape, and is provided on the opposite side of the joint portion 34 from the eye 33. In other words, the joint portion 34 is provided between the eye 33 and the ring portion 35. The ring portion 35 is disposed inside the body 2. The ring portion 35 is covered with the resin member 4.

[0054] As described above, in lure 1 of modified example 2, metal member 3 is formed in the shape of a figure 8. Even in such a case, body adhesive portion 41 between body 2 and resin member 4 is welded, so the strength of the joint is increased and water can be prevented from entering inside body 2.

[0055] The lure 1 may also be a so-called jointed lure, in which the lure body is connected with a joint. Even with such a jointed lure, damage such as cracks can be prevented from occurring at the joint.

[0056] (Other embodiments) Although the present specification describes an embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The above-described embodiment can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. The embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention and its equivalents as set forth in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0057] 1. Lure 2 Body 2a First Body 2b Second Body 21 Notch 22 Ribs 222 dent 3 Metallic parts 31, 31a, 31b Straight section 311 Small diameter section 312 Large diameter section 32 Connecting part 33a, 33b, 33c Eye 34 Joint 35 Ring section 4 Resin parts 41 Body adhesive part 42 Wall 100 lures 200 body 300 Metallic materials 330 Eye

Claims

1. A hollow body made of resin. a metal member having a portion disposed inside the body and made of a metal material; a resin member made of resin and covering at least a portion of the metal member; Equipped with The body is composed of at least two parts, and is formed by bonding a first body and a second body together; The metal member is An eye exposed to the outside of the body; a joint portion disposed at a bonding location between the first body and the second body; having the resin member covers the joint portion and is in contact with and joined to the first body and the second body; A lure characterized by:

2. the body and the resin member are made of the same resin; The lure according to claim 1 .

3. The resin member covers the entire metal member except for the eye. The lure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that

4. The metal member is disposed at a center portion in a longitudinal direction of the body. The lure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that

5. the first body and the second body each have a rib; the metal member is sandwiched and supported by the ribs of the first body and the second body; The lure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that

6. The metal member is made of one metal wire or one metal plate; The lure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that

7. the body has a hole extending from an inner circumferential surface to an outer circumferential surface of the body, The resin member has a wall portion connected to the joint portion, the wall portion abuts against an inner circumferential surface of the body around the hole; The lure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that

8. the resin member further includes a wall portion connected to the joint portion and abutting against an outer circumferential surface of the body around the hole; The lure according to claim 7,

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