Luer

Abstract

To provide a lure which can repeatedly be used while regulating the slip-off of a fishhook from a slit.SOLUTION: The lure 10 has a slit 34 for housing the tip of the fishing hook. The lure 10 has a pair of regulating protrusions 38 protruding from the inner surface of the slit 34 and forming a gap 39 in the slit 34 through which a fishing hook can be put in and out of the slit 34. The pair of regulating protrusions 38 is configured to prevent the fishing hook from coming out of the slit 34 through the gap 39. The pair of regulating protrusions 38 is configured to allow the fishing hook to come out of the slit 34 through the gap 39 when a predetermined external force acts on the fishing hook in a direction toward the opening of the slit 34.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] In lure fishing, anglers often swim lures around obstacles in the water to catch fish that lurk around those obstacles. However, there is a problem in that the lure hooks tend to get caught on the obstacles.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a lure with a slit formed to accommodate the tip of a fishing hook. The tip of the fishing hook accommodated in the slit is covered by a thin-walled portion formed in part of the opening of the slit. In this lure, the thin-walled portion makes it difficult for the tip to slip out of the slit. On the other hand, when a fish bites the lure, the fishing hook breaks through the thin-walled portion and is easily caught in the fish's mouth. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-72109 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the lure described in Patent Document 1, the fishing hook breaks through the thin-walled portion and gets caught in the fish's mouth. However, if the thin-walled portion breaks, the hook tip is likely to slip out of the slit, making the fishing hook more likely to get caught on an obstacle when the lure is reused. Therefore, there is room for improvement when it comes to repeated use of lures. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Various aspects of the lure for solving the above problems will be described below. [Mode 1] A lure having a slit for accommodating the tip of a fishhook, and a restricting protrusion protruding from the inner surface of the slit and forming a gap within the slit that allows the fishhook to be inserted and removed from the slit, the restricting protrusion being configured to restrict the fishhook from slipping out of the slit through the gap, and to allow the fishhook to slip out of the slit through the gap when a predetermined external force acts on the fishhook in a direction toward the opening of the slit.

[0007] According to the above configuration, the fishhook can be inserted into and removed from the slit through a gap formed in the slit by the restricting protrusion. The fishhook housed in the slit is prevented from slipping out of the slit by the restricting protrusion. Furthermore, when a fish bites the lure and a predetermined external force acts on the fishhook, the fishhook slips out of the slit through the gap in the slit. Therefore, even if the fishhook slips out of the slit, deterioration of the lure can be suppressed. Therefore, the lure can be used repeatedly while preventing the fishhook from slipping out of the slit.

[0008] [Aspect 2] A lure as described in [Aspect 1], which has a pair of restricting protrusions protruding opposite each other from the inner surface on both sides of the slit in the width direction, and the gap is formed between the pair of restricting protrusions in the width direction.

[0009] According to the above configuration, a gap is formed between the pair of restricting protrusions, allowing the fishhook to be inserted and removed, making it easier for the angler to determine the insertion position of the fishhook into the slit, compared to when the gap is closed by the restricting protrusions.

[0010] [Aspect 3] A lure according to [Aspect 1] or [Aspect 2], comprising a lure body and an inner member disposed inside the lure body, the inner member having the slit and the restricting protrusion.

[0011] According to the above configuration, the inner member has the slit and the restricting protrusion. Therefore, compared to when the lure body has the slit and the restricting protrusion, deterioration of the lure body due to the insertion and removal of the fishhook into and from the slit can be suppressed.

[0012] [Embodiment 4] A lure described in any one of [Embodiment 1] to [Embodiment 3], wherein the inner member has an opposing surface that faces the needle tip in the longitudinal direction of the slit, and the opposing surface is inclined relative to the depth direction of the slit so that the opposing surface moves away from the needle tip in the longitudinal direction as it approaches the opening of the slit in the depth direction of the slit.

[0013] According to the above configuration, when an external force acts on the fishhook housed in the slit and moves it toward the opposing surface, the fishhook is guided along the opposing surface toward the opening of the slit. This makes it easier for the fishhook to come out of the slit. It also prevents the tip of the hook from getting stuck in the opposing surface. This prevents deterioration of the lure and the fishhook.

[0014] [Aspect 5] A lure as described in [Aspect 3] or [Aspect 4], wherein the inner member has an insertion hole that opens on the outer surface of the inner member where the slit opens and into which the fishing line to which the fishhook is attached is inserted, and the outer surface has an area in which the gap in the slit is formed and the insertion hole aligned in the longitudinal direction of the slit.

[0015] According to the above configuration, when the lure is in use, the fishing line protruding from the insertion hole opening on the outer surface of the inner member where the slit is opened pulls the fishhook toward the insertion hole within the slit. The outer surface has an area in the slit where a gap is formed by the restricting protrusion, and the insertion hole are aligned in the longitudinal direction of the slit. This makes it easier for the fishhook to be positioned near the area in the slit where the gap is formed. Therefore, when an external force is applied to the fishhook, the fishhook is more likely to slip out of the slit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, the lure can be used repeatedly while preventing the fishing hook from slipping out of the slit. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a lure according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the lure of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the lure of FIG. 1 with the fishing hook removed from the slit. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a lure of a first modified example. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a bottom view showing the lure of the second modified example. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a bottom view showing the lure of the third modified example. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a bottom view showing the lure of the fourth modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the lure will be described with reference to FIGS. (Overall composition of Lure 10) As shown in FIG. 1, the lure 10 comprises a lure body 20 and an inner member 30 disposed inside the lure body 20. The lure body 20 is shaped like a fish. A fishing line 40 is inserted into the inner member 30. A fishhook 42 is attached to the tip of the fishing line 40 via a connector 41. The fishhook 42 is, for example, a so-called treble hook, which is made up of three integrally formed hooks each having a circular cross section.

[0019] The lure body 20 is made of a soft resin material such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), while the inner member 30 is made of a harder resin material than the lure body 20, such as polypropylene (PP).

[0020] In the following description, the head side of the lure body 20 will be referred to as the front side, and the tail side opposite the head side will be referred to as the rear side. The direction along the axis connecting the head and tail of the lure body 20 will be referred to as the front-rear direction. The direction along the axis connecting the back and abdomen of the lure body 20 will be referred to as the up-down direction.

[0021] (Configuration of inner member 30) The inner member 30 has a base portion 31 and a protruding portion 32 . The base 31 has an elongated shape that is long in the front-rear direction. The base 31 is embedded in the abdominal part of the lure body 20. The base 31 is exposed on the underside of the lure body 20.

[0022] The protruding portion 32 protrudes at an angle relative to the vertical direction so that it is positioned more forward as it extends upward from the front of the base portion 31. The tip of the protruding portion 32 protrudes from the head of the lure body 20.

[0023] The inner member 30 has an insertion hole 33 into which the fishing line 40 is inserted. The insertion hole 33 extends linearly along the protruding portion 32 so as to penetrate through the base portion 31 and the protruding portion 32. The insertion hole 33 opens to the tip surface of the protruding portion 32 and the underside of the base portion 31.

[0024] A weight 43 is built into the rear part of the insertion hole 33 of the base 31. The weight 43 has the function of maintaining the posture of the lure 10 in the water. The inner member 30 has a slit 34 that opens to the lower surface of the base 31 and extends in the front-rear direction. The slit 34 is formed in a portion of the base 31 that is rearward of the weight 43.

[0025] Hereinafter, the longitudinal direction of the slit 34 will be simply referred to as the longitudinal direction, the width direction of the slit 34 will be simply referred to as the width direction, and the depth direction of the slit 34 will be simply referred to as the depth direction. The longitudinal direction coincides with the front-to-rear direction. The depth direction coincides with the up-down direction.

[0026] The slit 34 accommodates the fishhook 42. More specifically, the slit 34 accommodates only one needle of the treble hook. Therefore, when the fishhook 42 is accommodated in the slit 34, the two needles of the treble hook are exposed from the slit 34.

[0027] The base 31 has a top surface 35, a pair of side surfaces 36, and an opposing surface 37. The top surface 35, the pair of side surfaces 36, and the opposing surface 37 form the inner surface of the slit 34. The top surface 35 faces the opening of the slit 34 in the depth direction. The top surface 35 is flat and perpendicular to the depth direction.

[0028] The pair of side surfaces 36 face each other in the width direction. Each side surface 36 is flat and perpendicular to the width direction. The facing surface 37 faces the tip 42a of the fishhook 42 in the longitudinal direction. The facing surface 37 is inclined relative to the depth direction so that the facing surface 37 becomes more distant from the tip 42a in the longitudinal direction as it approaches the opening of the slit 34 in the depth direction. The facing surface 37 is continuous with the top surface 35.

[0029] The slit 34 opens on the rear surface of the base 31. The opening at the rear end of the slit 34 is covered by the inner wall of the portion of the lure body 20 in which the base 31 is embedded. The opening at the rear end of the slit 34 functions as a space for moving the mold after the inner member 30 is injection molded.

[0030] (Configuration of the restriction protrusion 38) As shown in Fig. 2, the inner member 30 has a pair of restricting protrusions 38 that protrude oppositely from a pair of side surfaces 36. The pair of restricting protrusions 38 are spaced apart from each other in the width direction. When viewed from the depth direction, the pair of restricting protrusions 38 are provided at positions that overlap the center of the top surface 35 in the longitudinal direction. The pair of restricting protrusions 38 are provided at positions spaced apart in the longitudinal direction from the opposing surface 37. In addition, the pair of restricting protrusions 38 are provided at positions spaced apart in the longitudinal direction from the inner wall of the lure body 20 that covers the opening at the rear end of the slit 34.

[0031] Each of the restriction protrusions 38 extends in the depth direction. The cross section of each of the restriction protrusions 38 perpendicular to the depth direction is, for example, semicircular. 1, one end of each restriction protrusion 38 in the depth direction is spaced apart from the top surface 35. The other end of each restriction protrusion 38 opposite to the one end is flush with the lower surface of the base 31.

[0032] As shown in Fig. 2, the pair of restricting protrusions 38 form a gap 39 in the slit 34, which allows the fishhook 42 to be inserted and removed from the slit 34. The gap 39 is formed between the pair of restricting protrusions 38 in the width direction. The opening direction of the gap 39 is the same as the opening direction of the slit 34. The gap 39 extends linearly in the depth direction.

[0033] On the outer surface of the inner member 30, the region where the gap 39 in the slit 34 is formed, that is, the region between the pair of restricting projections 38, and the insertion hole 33 are aligned in the longitudinal direction. 1, the fishhook 42 housed in the slit 34 is located in the space between one end in the depth direction of the pair of restricting protrusions 38 and the top surface 35. The fishhook 42 is movable within this space.

[0034] The pair of restricting protrusions 38 are configured to restrict the fishhook 42 from slipping out of the slit 34 through the gap 39. The gap 39 is set to be slightly smaller than the thickness of the fishhook 42, i.e., the wire diameter of the fishhook 42, so as to be able to restrict the fishhook 42 from slipping out of the slit 34.

[0035] On the other hand, the pair of restricting protrusions 38 are configured to allow the fishhook 42 to slip out of the slit 34 through the gap 39 when a predetermined external force acts on the fishhook 42 in a direction toward the opening of the slit 34. When a predetermined external force acts on the fishhook 42 in a direction toward the opening of the slit 34, the pair of restricting protrusions 38 pressed against the fishhook 42 elastically deform, thereby widening the gap 39. This makes it easier for the fishhook 42 to slip out of the slit 34. The predetermined external force is an external force that acts on the fishhook 42 when a fish bites the lure 10, and is greater than the external force that acts on the fishhook 42 when an angler manipulates the lure 10.

[0036] <Operation of this embodiment> In the lure 10 of this embodiment, the fishhook 42 can be inserted into and removed from the slit 34 through a gap 39 formed in the slit 34 by a pair of restricting protrusions 38. The fishhook 42 housed in the slit 34 is restricted from slipping out of the slit 34 by the pair of restricting protrusions 38. As shown in FIG. 3, when a fish bites the lure 10 and a predetermined external force acts on the fishhook 42, the fishhook 42 slips out of the slit 34 through the gap 39 in the slit 34.

[0037] <Effects of this embodiment> (1) The pair of restricting protrusions 38 are configured to restrict the fishhook 42 from slipping out of the slit 34 through the gap 39. The pair of restricting protrusions 38 are configured to allow the fishhook 42 to slip out of the slit 34 through the gap 39 when a predetermined external force acts on the fishhook 42 in a direction toward the opening of the slit 34.

[0038] According to the above configuration, deterioration of the lure 10 can be suppressed even if the fishhook 42 falls out of the slit 34. Therefore, the lure 10 can be repeatedly used while preventing the fishhook 42 from falling out of the slit 34.

[0039] Furthermore, according to the above configuration, the degree of elastic deformation of the pair of restricting protrusions 38 can be adjusted by appropriately adjusting the shape or size of the restricting protrusions 38. In other words, the ease with which the fishhook 42 can be removed from the slit 34 can be adjusted.

[0040] (2) The gap 39 is formed between the pair of restricting protrusions 38 in the width direction. According to the above configuration, a gap 39 is formed between the pair of restricting protrusions 38, allowing the fishhook 42 to be inserted and removed. Therefore, it is easier for the angler to grasp the insertion position of the fishhook 42 into the slit 34, compared to when the gap 39 is closed by the restricting protrusions 38.

[0041] (3) The lure 10 comprises a lure body 20 and an inner member 30 disposed inside the lure body 20. The inner member 30 has a slit 34 and a pair of restricting projections 38.

[0042] According to the above configuration, since the inner member 30 has the slit 34 and the pair of restricting projections 38, deterioration of the lure body 20 due to the insertion and removal of the fishhook 42 into and from the slit 34 can be suppressed.

[0043] (4) The opposing surface 37 is inclined relative to the depth direction of the slit 34 so that the distance from the needle tip 42a in the longitudinal direction increases toward the opening of the slit 34 in the depth direction of the slit 34. According to the above configuration, when an external force acts on the fishhook 42 housed in the slit 34 and the fishhook 42 moves toward the facing surface 37, the fishhook 42 is guided along the facing surface 37 toward the opening of the slit 34. This makes it easier for the fishhook 42 to come out of the slit 34. It also prevents the hook tip 42a from getting stuck in the facing surface 37. This prevents deterioration of the lure 10 and the fishhook 42.

[0044] (5) On the outer surface of the inner member 30, the region where the gap 39 in the slit 34 is formed and the insertion hole 33 are aligned in the longitudinal direction. According to the above configuration, when the lure 10 is in use, the fishhook 42 is pulled toward the insertion hole 33 within the slit 34 by the fishing line 40 protruding from the insertion hole 33 that opens on the outer surface of the inner member 30 where the slit 34 is open. On the outer surface of the inner member 30, an area in the slit 34 where a gap 39 is formed by the pair of restricting protrusions 38 and the insertion hole 33 are aligned in the longitudinal direction of the slit 34. This makes it easier for the fishhook 42 to be located near the area in the slit 34 where the gap 39 is formed. Therefore, when an external force is applied to the fishhook 42, the fishhook 42 is more likely to slip out of the slit 34.

[0045] <Example of change> This embodiment can be modified as follows: This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined and implemented within the scope of technical compatibility.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 4, the restricting protrusion 38 is not limited to one that extends in the depth direction, but may be one that is hemispherical. 5, the inner member 30 may have a plurality of pairs of restricting protrusions 38 aligned in the longitudinal direction. In this case, a plurality of gaps 39 are formed within the slit 34.

[0047] 6, the pair of restricting protrusions 38 may partially overlap in the longitudinal direction. Even in this case, a gap 39 is formed in the slit 34 by the pair of restricting protrusions 38.

[0048] 7, the inner member 30 may have a single restricting protrusion 38. In this case, a gap 39 is formed between the restricting protrusion 38 and the side surface 36. The insertion hole 33 does not have to be open at a position aligned longitudinally with the gap 39. The insertion hole 33 and the gap 39 may be formed at different positions in the width direction.

[0049] The facing surface 37 does not have to be inclined with respect to the depth direction. The facing surface 37 may be a flat surface perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The inner member 30 may be made of a metal material. In this case, the inner member 30 itself has the function of the weight 43, so the weight 43 does not need to be built into the inner member 30.

[0050] The lure 10 does not have to have the inner member 30. In this case, the lure body 20 may have the slit 34 and the pair of restricting protrusions 38 formed integrally therewith. The gap 39 may be narrower in the depth direction of the slit 34 toward the top surface 35. In this case, the fishhook 42 can be easily inserted into the slit 34.

[0051] The gap 39 may become wider in the depth direction of the slit 34 toward the top surface 35. In this case, the fishhook 42 can be easily removed from the slit 34. The pair of restricting protrusions 38 may be in contact with each other so as to close the gap 39. Even in this case, when the fishhook 42 is pushed between the pair of restricting protrusions 38, the pair of restricting protrusions 38 are elastically deformed, thereby forming the gap 39.

[0052] The pair of restricting protrusions 38 may protrude from an inner surface of the slit 34 different from the pair of side surfaces 36 . The lure 10 may include a wire embedded in the lure body 20 and a fishhook 42 connected to the wire. The wire may protrude from the lure body 20 and be attached to the fishhook 42, for example.

[0053] The slit 34 may be open at any position on the lure body 20. For example, the inner member 30 may be embedded in the back of the lure body 20 so that the slit 34 opens upward.

[0054] The pair of restricting projections 38 may partially protrude outside the opening of the slit 34 as long as they protrude from the inner surface of the slit 34 . The pair of restricting protrusions 38 may be continuous with the top surface 35 of the slit 34. In this case, the fishhook 42 housed in the slit 34 is sandwiched and held by the restricting protrusions 38.

[0055] The slit 34 can accommodate various fishing hooks such as double hooks and single hooks. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 10...Lure 20...Lure body 30...Inner member 31...Base 32...Protruding part 33...insertion hole 34...Slit 35…Top surface 36...Side 37...Opposite surface 38...Regulating protrusion 39...Gap 40...Fishing line 41...Connector 42...fish hook 42a…needle tip 43... Weight

Claims

1. A lure having a slit for accommodating the tip of a fishing hook, a restricting protrusion protruding from the inner surface of the slit and forming a gap within the slit that allows the fishhook to be inserted and removed from the slit; The restricting protrusion is configured to restrict the fishhook from slipping out of the slit through the gap, and to allow the fishhook to slip out of the slit through the gap when a predetermined external force acts on the fishhook in a direction toward the opening of the slit. Lure.

2. The slit has a pair of restricting projections that protrude from the inner surfaces of both sides in the width direction of the slit, facing each other, The gap is formed between the pair of restriction protrusions in the width direction. The lure according to claim 1.

3. The lure body and an inner member disposed inside the lure body; The inner member has the slit and the restricting protrusion. The lure according to claim 1.

4. the inner member has an opposing surface that faces the needle tip in the longitudinal direction of the slit, The opposing surface is inclined with respect to the depth direction of the slit so as to move away from the needle tip in the longitudinal direction toward the opening of the slit in the depth direction of the slit. The lure according to claim 3.

5. the inner member has an insertion hole that opens on the outer surface of the inner member where the slit opens and into which the fishing line to which the fishhook is attached is inserted, On the outer surface, a region in which the gap in the slit is formed and the insertion hole are aligned in the longitudinal direction of the slit. The lure according to claim 3 or 4.

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