Lure

Abstract

The present invention provides a lure that prevents the line connection position from shifting from the desired position and facilitates the process of changing the line connection position. [Solution] The lure is equipped with multiple line eyes. Multiple line eyes are capable of connecting lines. Multiple line eyes are connected by connecting holes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to lures.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a lure in which the front-back position of a line eye with respect to a lure body can be adjusted. In the lure of Patent Document 1, a plate-like member having a line eye is moved in the front-back direction, and the plate-like member is fixed to the lure body by a screw, whereby the position of the line eye with respect to the lure body is adjusted. Thereby, the connection position of the line with respect to the lure is adjusted.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the lure of Patent Document 1, when the screw loosens, the front-back position of the plate-like member with respect to the lure body may shift. That is, the connection position of the line with respect to the lure may shift from the position desired by the user.

[0005] On the other hand, in the lure of Patent Document 2, a plurality of line eyes are provided, and the connection position of the line can be changed by changing the line eye to which the line is connected.

[0006] However, in a lure provided with a plurality of line eyes, when changing the connection position of the line, the user has to remove, for example, a snap connecting the line and the line eye from the line eye. Therefore, the operation of changing the connection position of the line becomes complicated.

[0007] One of the purposes of this disclosure is to provide a lure that prevents the line connection position from deviating from the desired position and facilitates the operation of changing the line connection position. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The lure of the first aspect of this disclosure comprises a plurality of line eyes. The plurality of line eyes are capable of connecting lines. The plurality of line eyes are connected by a connecting hole.

[0009] According to the first side of the lure, the position to which the line is connected to the lure can be changed by changing the line eye to which the line is connected. By providing multiple line eyes to which the line can be connected, the lure can prevent the line eye to which the line is connected from changing during use, for example. Therefore, the lure can achieve the movement desired by the user in the water. The user can change the line eye to which the line is connected via a communication hole. Therefore, the user can easily change the line eye to which the line is connected.

[0010] In a lure with a second side following the first side, the communication holes communicate with the lower ends of multiple line eyes.

[0011] According to the second aspect of the lure, when the lure is used, tension is applied to the line eye by the line in a direction different from that of the communication hole side. Therefore, the lure can prevent, for example, the ring member connecting the line and the line eye from entering the communication hole during use. In other words, the lure can prevent the line eye to which the line is connected from changing during use. Thus, the lure can achieve the movement desired by the user in the water.

[0012] A third side of a lure following a first or second side is provided with a partition wall. The partition wall is formed between multiple line eyes and is configured to partition the multiple line eyes. The length of the partition wall in the vertical direction is shorter than the inner diameter of the ring member connecting the line eye and the line.

[0013] According to the third side of the lure, the partition wall prevents the ring member from moving between multiple line eyes. Therefore, the lure can prevent the line eye to which the line is connected from changing during use. Consequently, the lure can achieve the movement desired by the user in the water. The user can change the line eye to which the ring member is attached by moving the ring member so that it passes through the partition wall. In other words, the user can easily change the line eye to which the line is connected.

[0014] A fourth side of the lure, which conforms to any one of the first to third sides, is provided with a partition wall. The partition wall is formed between multiple line eyes and is configured to partition the multiple line eyes. The partition wall is provided with a projection that protrudes in the front-rear direction from the lower end of the partition wall.

[0015] According to the fourth side view of the lure, for example, the protrusion prevents the ring member connecting the line eye and the line from entering the communication hole. Therefore, the lure can prevent the line eye to which the line is connected from changing during use. Consequently, the lure can achieve the movement desired by the user in the water.

[0016] A lure with a fifth side conforming to any one of the first to fourth sides is provided with a partition wall. The partition wall is formed between multiple line eyes and is configured to partition the multiple line eyes. The line eyes are provided with projections that protrude toward the partition wall.

[0017] According to the fifth side of the lure, for example, the protrusion prevents the ring member connecting the line eye and the line from entering the communication hole. Therefore, the lure can prevent the line eye to which the line is connected from changing during use. Consequently, the lure can achieve the movement desired by the user in the water.

[0018] A lure with a sixth side conforming to any one of the first to fifth sides comprises a plate member and a body. The plate member has multiple line eyes. The body to which the plate member is attached. The plate member has slits that communicate with communication holes. The slits are enclosed within the body.

[0019] According to the sixth side view of the lure, when the lure is manufactured, a ring member connecting the line and the line eye can be attached to the line eye via a slit and a connecting hole. This makes it easier to attach the ring member to the line eye. After the ring member is attached to the line eye, the slit is enclosed within the body, which prevents the ring member from coming off through the slit.

[0020] A lure with a seventh side conforming to any one of the first to sixth sides comprises a plate member, a body, and an elastic member. The plate member has multiple line eyes. The body to which the plate member is attached. The elastic member is supported by the body. The elastic member is configured to prevent a ring member connecting the line eye and the line from moving into a communication hole.

[0021] According to the seventh side of the lure, the movement of the ring member to the communication hole can be suppressed by the elastic member. Therefore, the lure can prevent the line eye to which the line is connected from changing during use. Thus, the lure can achieve the movement desired by the user in the water. The user can change the line eye to which the ring member is attached, for example, by pressing down on the ring member and elastically deforming the elastic member.

[0022] The lure of the eighth side, which conforms to any one of the first to seventh sides, comprises an elastic body. The elastic body is configured to protrude into a communication hole.

[0023] According to the lure of the eighth side, a ring member connecting the line and the line eye can be prevented by an elastic body from moving through the communication hole. Therefore, the lure can prevent the line eye to which the line is connected from changing during the use of the lure. Accordingly, the lure can achieve the movement desired by the user in water. The user can, for example, change the line eye to which the ring member is attached by elastically deforming the elastic body by the ring member in the communication hole, thereby moving the ring member.

[0024] The lure of the ninth side according to any one of the first to eighth sides includes a plate member and a body. The plate member has a plurality of line eyes. The body is where the plate member is attached. The plate member is elastically deformable in the vertical direction with respect to the body.

[0025] According to the lure of the ninth side, when the plate member is elastically deformed upward, the plurality of line eyes move upward with respect to the body. As a result, for example, at least a part of the plurality of line eyes protrudes from the body. Therefore, the user can easily change the line eye to which the line is connected.

[0026] In the lure of the tenth side according to the ninth side, in the vertical direction, the end of the plate member on the side opposite to the plurality of line eyes protrudes downward from the body.

[0027] According to the lure of the tenth side, the user can elastically deform the plate member upward by pushing upward the end of the plate member that protrudes downward from the body. As a result, the user can, for example, protrude at least a part of the plurality of line eyes from the body and change the line eye to which the line is connected. Therefore, the user can easily change the line eye to which the line is connected.

[0028] In the lure of the eleventh side according to the ninth or tenth side, a slit communicating with the communication hole is formed in the plate member. The body includes a protrusion inserted into the slit.

[0029] According to the lure on the 11th side, when the plate member is elastically deformed upward, the narrowing of the slit width due to the protrusion can be suppressed. In other words, the lure can suppress the narrowing of the communication hole width when the plate member is elastically deformed upward. As a result, the user can easily move the ring member connecting the line and the line eye within the communication hole, even when the plate member is elastically deformed upward. Therefore, the user can easily change the line eye to which the line is connected.

[0030] In a lure with a twelfth side conforming to any one of the ninth to eleventh sides, the plate member has a slit that communicates with a communication hole. Multiple recesses are formed in the lower piece of the plate member that forms the slit.

[0031] According to the lure on the 12th side, when the plate member is elastically deformed upward, the lower piece is elastically deformed at the locations where multiple recesses are formed. In other words, when the plate member is elastically deformed upward, the deformation of the lower piece can be limited and the deformation of the lower piece can be distributed. As a result, the lure can suppress deformation of plastic areas in the plate member where deformation is undesirable. When the plate member is elastically deformed, the lure can distribute the areas where stress is concentrated by providing multiple recesses. As a result, the lure can suppress damage to the plate member when it is elastically deformed upward. The user can elastically deform the plate member upward with a small force. Therefore, the user can easily change the line eye to which the line is connected. [Effects of the Invention]

[0032] The lure of this disclosure makes it possible to suppress deviations in the line connection position from the desired position, and also makes it easier to change the line connection position. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0033] [Figure 1]Figure 1 is a side view of the lure according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a plan view of the lure according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a side view of the first half-body according to the first embodiment, as seen from the second half-body side. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a side view of the second half-body according to the first embodiment, as seen from the first half-body side. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the VV section of Figure 2. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in Figure 2. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in Figure 2. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a magnified view of the front side of the lure shown in Figure 7. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating a modified lure. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a modified lure. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a plan view showing the front side of the lure according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a side view of the lure according to the second embodiment, with the second half-body omitted and the front side enlarged. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a side view of the front side of the first half-body according to the second embodiment, as seen from the second half-body side. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a side view of the front side of the second half-body according to the second embodiment, as seen from the first half-body side. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a perspective view of the elastic member according to the second embodiment. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a diagram illustrating a modified lure. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a side view of the lure according to the third embodiment, with the second half-body omitted and the front side enlarged. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a side view of the lure according to the third embodiment, with the first half-body omitted and the front side enlarged. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0034] (First Embodiment) Lure 2 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 7. Lure 2 is a lure used to catch large fish (fish-eaters) that prey on small fish. Large fish include largemouth bass, yellowtail, juvenile yellowtail, and sea bass. Lure 2 is shaped to resemble a small fish.

[0035] In this specification, the following terms indicating directions, "front," "rear," "front (front side)," "rear (rear side)," "left," "right," "leftward," "rightward," "up," "down," "upper," and "downward," as well as any other similar terms indicating directions, are defined as follows:

[0036] "Front" and "forward (front side)" indicate the direction of movement in which the lure 2 is pulled by the line (fishing line) to which the line is connected. "Back" and "rear (rear side)" are the opposite directions of movement. "Front-back direction" corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the lure 2.

[0037] "Up" and "upward" indicate the direction toward the water surface when Lure 2 is moving forward in the water. "Down" and "downward" indicate the direction toward the bottom when Lure 2 is moving forward in the water. "Left," "leftward," "right," and "rightward" are defined based on "up" and "down."

[0038] As shown in Figure 1, lure 2 comprises a body 4 and a plate member 6. The body 4 is formed to extend in the front-to-back direction. The body 4 is made of resin. The body 4 comprises a main body portion 8 and a lip 10. The main body portion 8 is formed to match the shape of a small fish. The lip 10 is formed to protrude forward from the front end of the main body portion 8.

[0039] As shown in Figure 2, body 4 includes a first half-body 12 and a second half-body 14. Body 4 is divided in the left-right direction into the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14. Body 4 is constructed by joining the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14.

[0040] The first half-body 12 is provided with a protrusion 16, as shown in Figure 3. The protrusion 16 is formed on the front side of the first half-body 12. When the body 4 is formed, the protrusion 16 constitutes the lip 10 (see Figure 2). The first half-body 12 has a first recess 18, a second recess 20, and a third recess 22. The first half-body 12 also has a first communication hole 24 and a second communication hole 26.

[0041] The first recess 18 is formed to recess to the right from the second half-body 14 (see Figure 2). The first recess 18 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. A guide wall 18a is formed in the first recess 18. The guide wall 18a is formed to guide the movement of the weight portion 28 (see Figure 7). The guide wall 18a is formed so that when the lure 2 is cast, the weight portion 28 moves to the rear. The guide wall 18a is formed so that when the lure 2 hits the water, the weight portion 28 moves to the front. The lure 2 may also be configured without housing the weight portion 28 in the body 4.

[0042] The second recess 20 is formed to recess to the right from the second half-body 14 side. The second recess 20 is formed to pass below the first recess 18 and extend in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the second recess 20 is formed to extend from the protrusion 16 to the rear end.

[0043] The third recess 22 is formed to recess further to the right from the second recess 20 on the front side. At least a portion of the third recess 22 is formed in the protruding portion 16.

[0044] The first communication hole 24 is formed in the protruding portion 16. The first communication hole 24 is formed to open upward. The lower end of the first communication hole 24 communicates with the third recess 22. The first communication hole 24 is formed to widen as it extends upward.

[0045] The second communication hole 26 is formed in the protruding portion 16. The second communication hole 26 is formed to open downwards. The upper end of the second communication hole 26 communicates with the third recess 22.

[0046] The second half-body 14 is provided with a protrusion 30, as shown in Figure 4. The protrusion 30 is formed on the front side of the second half-body 14. When the body 4 is formed, the protrusion 30 constitutes the lip 10 (see Figure 2). The second half-body 14 has a first recess 32, a second recess 34, and a third recess 36. The second half-body 14 also has a first communication hole 38 and a second communication hole 40.

[0047] The first recess 32 is formed to recess to the left from the first half-body 12 (see Figure 2). The first recess 32 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. A guide wall 32a is formed in the first recess 32. The guide wall 32a is formed to guide the movement of the weight portion 28 (see Figure 7), similar to the guide wall 18a formed in the first recess 18 of the first half-body 12.

[0048] The second recess 34 is formed to recess to the left from the first half-body 12 side. The second recess 34 is formed to pass below the first recess 32 and extend in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the second recess 34 is formed to extend from the protrusion 30 to the rear end.

[0049] The third recess 36 is formed to recess further to the left from the second recess 34 on the front side. At least a portion of the third recess 36 is formed in the protruding portion 30.

[0050] The first communication hole 38 is formed in the protruding portion 30. The first communication hole 38 is formed to open upward. The lower end of the first communication hole 38 communicates with the third recess 36. The first communication hole 38 is formed to widen as it extends upward.

[0051] The second communication hole 40 is formed in the protruding portion 30. The second communication hole 40 is formed to open downwards. The upper end of the second communication hole 40 communicates with the third recess 36.

[0052] The first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14 are joined together, for example, by ultrasonic welding. The first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14 may also be bonded together. By joining the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14, the first communication holes 24 and 38 form the first communication hole 46. Similarly, the second communication holes 26 and 40 form the second communication hole 48.

[0053] The body 4 includes a restricting portion 50, as shown in Figures 5 and 6. The restricting portion 50 restricts the movement of the plate member 6 relative to the body 4. The restricting portion 50 includes a first restricting portion 52 and a second restricting portion 54. The first restricting portion 52 clamps the plate member 6 in front of the plurality of line eyes 58, which will be described later, as shown in Figure 5. The first restricting portion 52 clamps the plate member 6 from the left and right directions. Specifically, the first restricting portion 52 is the left and right side wall of the second recesses 20 and 34.

[0054] The second restricting portion 54 clamps the plate member 6 behind the multiple line eyes 58, which will be described later, as shown in Figure 6. The second restricting portion 54 clamps the plate member 6 from the left and right directions. Specifically, the second restricting portion 54 is the left and right side wall of the second recesses 20 and 34.

[0055] As shown in Figure 7, the plate member 6 is a plate-shaped member. The plate member 6 is made of metal. The plate member 6 is attached to the body 4. Specifically, the plate member 6 is positioned in the second recess 20 of the first half-body 12 (see Figure 3) and the second recess 34 of the second half-body 14 (see Figure 4). The plate member 6 is located at the center of the body 4 in the left-right direction.

[0056] The plate member 6 is provided with a plurality of hook eyes 56. The plate member 6 is provided with a plurality of line eyes 58. The plate member 6 is provided with a partition wall 60.

[0057] The multiple hook eyes 56 include a first hook eye 62, a second hook eye 64, and a third hook eye 66. The multiple hook eyes 56 can be connected to a hook portion 70. Figure 7 shows an example in which the hook portion 70 is connected to the second hook eye 64 and the third hook eye 66.

[0058] The first hook eye 62 and the second hook eye 64 are provided to protrude downward. The third hook eye 66 is provided to protrude rearward. The number of hook eyes 56 is not limited to three. There may be two hook eyes 56. There may be four or more hook eyes 56. The plate member 6 may have one hook eye 56.

[0059] Multiple line eyes 58 are provided in front of multiple hook eyes 56. Multiple line eyes 58 are formed on the front plate member 6. Multiple line eyes 58 are provided on the lip 10 as shown in Figure 8. Specifically, multiple line eyes 58 are positioned in the third recesses 22, 36 (see Figure 4) and the first communication hole 46. Multiple line eyes 58 are provided such that the upper parts of the multiple line eyes 58 protrude upward from the first communication hole 46.

[0060] Multiple line eyes 58 are formed side by side in the front-to-back direction. For example, two line eyes 58 are provided. Multiple line eyes 58 include a first line eye 80 and a second line eye 82. The number of line eyes 58 is not limited to two. Three or more line eyes 58 may be provided. Multiple line eyes 58 are connectable to lines. Specifically, line eyes 58 are connectable to lines via ring members 72. Multiple line eyes 58 are formed by forming multiple holes 58a, 58b in the plate member 6. That is, the plate member 6 has multiple holes 58a, 58b into which the ring members 72 can be inserted. Multiple line eyes 58 are connected by communication holes 84.

[0061] The first line eye 80 is formed in front of the second line eye 82. The first line eye 80 has a projection 80a. The projection 80a protrudes toward the partition wall 60. Specifically, the projection 80a protrudes toward the rear. The projection 80a is formed at the lower end of the first line eye 80.

[0062] The second line eye 82 is provided with a projection 82a. The projection 82a protrudes toward the partition wall 60. Specifically, the projection 82a protrudes toward the front. The projection 82a is formed at the lower end of the second line eye 82.

[0063] The partition wall 60 is formed between a plurality of line eyes 58. The partition wall 60 is configured to partition the plurality of line eyes 58. Specifically, the partition wall 60 is configured to partition the hole 58a that forms the first line eye 80 and the hole 58b that forms the second line eye 82. The partition wall 60 is formed by forming a plurality of holes 58a and 58b in the plate member 6. The length L1 of the partition wall 60 in the vertical direction is shorter than the inner diameter L2 of the ring member 72. The length L1 of the partition wall 60 is the length from the upper end surface of the plurality of line eyes 58 to the lower end of the partition wall 60. The partition wall 60 includes a first projection 60a and a second projection 60b. The first projection 60a and the second projection 60b project in the front-rear direction from the lower end of the partition wall 60.

[0064] The first projection 60a protrudes forward from the lower end of the partition wall 60. The first projection 60a is formed to face the projection 80a of the first line eye 80. The second projection 60b protrudes rearward from the lower end of the partition wall 60. The second projection 60b is formed to face the projection 82a of the second line eye 82.

[0065] The plate member 6 may have either the protrusion 80a of the first line eye 80 or the first protrusion 60a of the partition wall 60 formed on it. The plate member 6 may also have either the protrusion 82a of the second line eye 82 or the second protrusion 60b of the partition wall 60 formed on it.

[0066] A communication hole 84 is formed in the plate member 6. A slit 86 is formed in the plate member 6. The communication hole 84 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. The communication hole 84 is formed to pass below the partition wall 60. The communication hole 84 communicates with a plurality of line eyes 58. The communication hole 84 communicates with the lower ends of the plurality of line eyes 58. Specifically, the communication hole 84 communicates with the lower ends of the plurality of holes 58a, 58b that form the plurality of line eyes 58.

[0067] The slit 86 communicates with the communication hole 84. Specifically, the slit 86 communicates with the rear end of the communication hole 84. That is, the slit 86 communicates with multiple line eyes 58 via the communication hole 84. The slit 86 is formed to extend rearward from the communication hole 84. The slit 86 is formed to have an opening at its rear end.

[0068] When lure 2 is manufactured, the ring member 72 is inserted into the slit 86 through an opening formed at the rear end of the slit 86. The ring member 72 is then inserted from the slit 86 into the communication hole 84. The ring member 72 is then inserted from the communication hole 84 into one of the holes 58a, 58b that form the multiple line eyes 58. In this way, the ring member 72 is attached to one of the multiple line eyes 58.

[0069] Next, the plate member 6 to which the ring member 72 is attached is placed in the second recess 20 of the first half-body 12 or the second recess 34 of the second half-body 14. The weight portion 28 is placed in the second recess 20 of the first half-body 12 or the second recess 34 of the second half-body 14.

[0070] Next, the lure 2 is manufactured by joining the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14. When the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14 are joined, the slit 86 is enclosed within the body 4. The ring member 72 may be attached to one of the multiple line eyes 58 after the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14 are joined.

[0071] When the user changes the line eye 58 to which the ring member 72 is attached, the user inserts the ring member 72 into the communication hole 84 from the line eye 58 before the change. Next, the user moves the ring member 72 along the communication hole 84 and inserts it into the line eye 58 from the communication hole 84. In this way, the user changes the line eye 58 to which the ring member 72 is attached via the communication hole 84.

[0072] The plate member 6 is held in place from the left and right by the restricting portion 50. Because the plate member 6 is held in place by the restricting portion 50, the rigidity of the line eye 58 is increased against external forces such as tension from the line. Therefore, even when an external force is applied to the line eye 58, deformation of the line eye 58 is suppressed.

[0073] In the modified lure 2, as shown in Figure 9, the plate member 6 has a first hole 90a and a second hole 90b. The first hole 90a is formed in front of the multiple line eyes 58. The second hole 90b is formed behind the multiple line eyes 58. Multiple second holes 90b are formed. For example, two second holes 90b are formed. The second holes 90b are formed above the slit 86 and below the slit 86. One second hole 90b may also be formed.

[0074] The regulating portion 50 includes a first pin 92a and a second pin 92b. The first pin 92a is formed in front of the plurality of line eyes 58. The first pin 92a is configured to protrude from the side wall of the second recess 20 (see Figure 3) of the first half body 12 toward the second half body 14 (see Figure 2). The first pin 92a may also be configured to protrude from the side wall of the second recess 34 (see Figure 4) of the second half body 14 toward the first half body 12. The first pin 92a is inserted into the first hole 90a. The first pin 92a is formed to fit into the first hole 90a.

[0075] The second pin 92b is formed behind the multiple line eyes 58. The second pin 92b is positioned behind the first pin 92a. The second pin 92b is formed to protrude from the side wall of the second recess 20 (see Figure 3) of the first half-body 12 toward the second half-body 14 (see Figure 2). The second pin 92b may also be formed to protrude from the side wall of the second recess 34 (see Figure 4) of the second half-body 14 toward the first half-body 12. Multiple second pins 92b are formed. For example, two second pins 92b are formed. The second pin 92b is inserted into the second hole 90b. The second pin 92b is formed to fit into the second hole 90b.

[0076] The restricting section 50 restricts the movement of the plate member 6 relative to the body 4 by the first pin 92a and the second pin 92b. The restricting section 50 may also restrict the movement of the plate member 6 relative to the body 4 by only the first pin 92a and the second pin 92b.

[0077] The second hole 94 formed in the plate member 6 may be formed to include a portion of the slit 86, as shown in Figure 10. The second hole 94 is formed so that the slit 86 passes through it. The movement of the plate member 6 relative to the body 4 is restricted by a second pin 92c inserted into the second hole 94.

[0078] (Second Embodiment) A lure 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 11 to 15. A description of the configuration similar to that of the first embodiment will be omitted. As shown in Figure 11, the lure 100 includes an elastic member 102. The body 104 of the lure 100 is constructed by joining a first half-body 106 and a second half-body 108, similar to the first embodiment.

[0079] As shown in Figure 12, a groove 110a is formed in the plate member 110 of the lure 100 according to the second embodiment. The groove 110a is formed in the front plate member 110. The groove 110a is formed at the lower end of the plate member 110. The groove 110a is formed to be recessed upwards.

[0080] The third recess 112 on the front side of the first half-body 106 is formed such that its vertical length decreases as it moves forward, as shown in Figure 13. A portion of the elastic member 102 is shown in Figure 13. The first communication hole 114 of the first half-body 106 communicates with the third recess 112 via the fifth communication hole 116. The first half-body 106 includes a first projection 120, a second projection 122, a third projection 124, a fourth projection 126, a fifth projection 128, and a sixth projection 130.

[0081] The first projection 120 is formed in front of the first communication hole 114. The first projection 120 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 132 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11).

[0082] The second projection 122 is formed behind the first communication hole 114. The second projection 122 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 132 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11). The second projection 122 protrudes into the third recess 112.

[0083] The third projection 124 is formed rearward from the second projection 122. The third projection 124 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 132 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11). The third projection 124 protrudes into the third recess 112. The first half-body 106 may include either the second projection 122 or the third projection 124.

[0084] The fourth projection 126 protrudes from the side wall of the third recess 112 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11). The fifth projection 128 is formed further rearward than the fourth projection 126. The fifth projection 128 protrudes from the side wall of the third recess 112 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11).

[0085] The sixth projection 130 is formed behind the fifth projection 128. The sixth projection 130 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 132 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11). As shown in Figure 12, the sixth projection 130 is inserted into the slit 86 of the plate member 110.

[0086] The third recess 134 on the front side of the second half-body 108 is formed such that its vertical length decreases as it moves forward, as shown in Figure 14. A portion of the elastic member 102 is shown in Figure 14. The first communication hole 136 of the second half-body 108 communicates with the third recess 134 via the fifth communication hole 138. The second half-body 108 includes a first projection 140, a second projection 142, a third projection 144, a fourth projection 146, a fifth projection 148, and a sixth projection 150.

[0087] The first projection 140 is formed in front of the first communication hole 136. The first projection 140 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 152 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11). The first projection 140 is formed to face the first projection 120 (see Figure 13) of the first half-body 106, with the plate member 110 (see Figure 12) in between.

[0088] The second projection 142 is formed behind the first communication hole 136. The second projection 142 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 152 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11). The second projection 142 is formed to face the second projection 122 (see Figure 13) of the first half-body 106, with the plate member 110 (see Figure 12) in between. The second projection 142 protrudes into the third recess 134.

[0089] The third projection 144 is formed behind the second projection 142. The third projection 144 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 152 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11). The third projection 144 is formed to face the third projection 124 (see Figure 13) of the first half-body 106, with the plate member 110 (see Figure 12) in between. The third projection 144 protrudes into the third recess 134. The second half-body 108 may include either the second projection 142 or the third projection 144.

[0090] The fourth projection 146 protrudes from the side wall of the third recess 134 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11). The fifth projection 148 is formed further rearward than the fourth projection 146. The fifth projection 148 protrudes from the side wall of the third recess 134 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11).

[0091] The sixth projection 150 is formed behind the fifth projection 148. The sixth projection 150 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 152 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11). The sixth projection 150 is inserted into the slit 86 (see Figure 12) of the plate member 110. The lure 100 may also include either the sixth projection 130 (see Figure 13) of the first half-body 106 or the sixth projection 150 of the second half-body 108.

[0092] As shown in Figure 15, the elastic member 102 comprises a connecting portion 156, a first arm portion 158, and a second arm portion 160. The connecting portion 156 is formed to be substantially U-shaped when viewed from the front or rear direction.

[0093] The first arm portion 158 is formed to extend rearward from the upper right end of the connecting portion 156. The first arm portion 158 is formed to incline to the right as it moves towards the rear. The second arm portion 160 is formed to extend rearward from the upper left end of the connecting portion 156. The second arm portion 160 is formed to incline to the left as it moves towards the rear. In other words, the first arm portion 158 and the second arm portion 160 are formed to widen in the left-right direction as they move towards the rear.

[0094] The first arm portion 158 comprises a first straight portion 162, a second straight portion 164, and a folded portion 166. The first straight portion 162 is formed to extend rearward from the upper end of the connecting portion 156.

[0095] The second straight section 164 is positioned below the first straight section 162. The first straight section 162 and the second straight section 164 are formed such that the distance between them in the vertical direction increases as they move towards the rear. The folded-back section 166 is formed by curving back from the rear end of the first straight section 162 toward the front. The folded-back section 166 connects the rear end of the first straight section 162 and the rear end of the second straight section 164.

[0096] The second arm portion 160 comprises a first straight portion 170, a second straight portion 172, and a folded portion 174. The first straight portion 170 is formed to extend rearward from the upper end of the connecting portion 156.

[0097] The second straight section 172 is positioned below the first straight section 170. The first straight section 170 and the second straight section 172 are positioned such that the distance between them in the vertical direction increases as they move towards the rear. The folded-back section 174 is formed by curving back from the rear end of the first straight section 170 toward the front. The folded-back section 174 connects the rear end of the first straight section 170 and the rear end of the second straight section 172.

[0098] As shown in Figure 12, the elastic member 102 is provided such that its connecting portion 156 straddles the lower end of the plate member 110. Specifically, the connecting portion 156 is inserted into the groove 110a of the plate member 110. The connecting portion 156 may also engage with the groove 110a of the plate member 110. The first straight portions 162 and 170 of the elastic member 102 are provided, for example, near the upper end of the communication hole 84. The first arm portion 158 is provided to the right of the plate member 110, as shown in Figure 11. The second arm portion 160 is provided to the left of the plate member 110. The elastic member 102 is supported by the body 104.

[0099] As shown in Figure 13, a portion of the first arm portion 158 of the elastic member 102 is housed in the third recess 112 of the first half-body 106. Specifically, a portion of the first straight portion 162, the second straight portion 164, and the folded portion 166 of the first arm portion 158 are housed in the third recess 112. A portion of the second arm portion 160 of the elastic member 102 is housed in the third recess 134 of the second half-body 108, as shown in Figure 14. Specifically, a portion of the first straight portion 170, the second straight portion 172, and the folded portion 174 of the second arm portion 160 are housed in the third recess 134.

[0100] As shown in Figure 13, the first straight section 162 of the first arm section 158 housed in the third recess 112 abuts against the lower end surface of the second projection 122 and the lower end surface of the third projection 124 of the first half-body 106. The second straight section 164 abuts against the bottom surface of the third recess 112 of the first half-body 106. As shown in Figure 14, the first straight section 170 of the second arm section 160 housed in the third recess 134 abuts against the lower end surface of the second projection 142 and the lower end surface of the third projection 144 of the second half-body 108. The second straight section 172 of the second arm section 160 abuts against the bottom surface of the third recess 134 of the second half-body 108. In other words, the elastic member 102 is supported in the vertical direction by the second protrusions 122, 142, the third protrusions 124, 144, and the third recesses 112, 134. The elastic member 102's forward movement is restricted by the second protrusions 122, 142, and the third protrusions 124, 144.

[0101] At least one of the first straight section 162 and the second straight section 164 (see Figure 13) of the first arm section 158 housed in the third recess 112 abuts against the left end face of the fourth projection 126 (see Figure 13) of the first half-body 106. At least one of the first straight section 170 and the second straight section 172 (see Figure 14) of the second arm section 160 housed in the third recess 134 abuts against the right end face of the fourth projection 146 (see Figure 14) of the second half-body 108. In other words, the elastic member 102 is supported in the left-right direction by the fourth projections 126 and 146.

[0102] As shown in Figure 13, the rear end of the folded portion 166 of the first arm portion 158 abuts against the front end surface of the fifth projection 128 of the first half-body 106. As shown in Figure 14, the rear end of the folded portion 174 of the second arm portion 160 abuts against the front end surface of the fifth projection 148 of the second half-body 108. The elastic member 102 is restricted from moving backward by the fifth projections 128 and 148.

[0103] As shown in Figure 12, the elastic member 102 is configured to suppress the movement of the ring member 72 to the communication hole 84. The elastic member 102 suppresses the movement of the ring member 72 from the multiple line eyes 180 to the communication hole 84. For example, if the ring member 72 comes into contact with the elastic member 102 while the lure 100 is in use, the movement of the ring member 72 to the communication hole 84 is suppressed by the elastic member 102. For example, if the elastic member 102 is pushed downward by the ring member 72 while the lure 100 is in use, a biasing force is generated in the elastic member 102 that pushes the ring member 72 upward. Therefore, the movement of the ring member 72 to the communication hole 84 is suppressed by the elastic member 102. In other words, the movement of the ring member 72 between the multiple line eyes 180 is suppressed while the lure 100 is in use.

[0104] When the user changes the line eye 180 to which the ring member 72 is attached, the user first brings the ring member 72 into contact with the elastic member 102, and then pushes the ring member 72 toward the communication hole 84 against the biasing force of the elastic member 102. As the ring member 72 is pushed toward the communication hole 84, the elastic member 102 undergoes elastic deformation. For example, the elastic member 102 deforms so that its front side curves downward. This causes the ring member 72 to be inserted into the communication hole 84. Next, the user moves the ring member 72 along the communication hole 84 and inserts it into the line eye 180 from the communication hole 84. In this way, the user changes the line eye 180 to which the ring member 72 is attached via the communication hole 84. Once the ring member 72 is inserted into the line eye 180, the elastic member 102 returns to its original state.

[0105] The body 104 clamps the plate member 110 from the left and right directions with the first protrusions 120 and 140. The first protrusions 120 and 140 clamp the plate member 110 in front of the multiple line eyes 180. In other words, the first protrusions 120 and 140 are the first restricting portion 52.

[0106] The body 104 clamps the plate member 110 from the left and right directions with the second protrusions 122, 142 and the third protrusions 124, 144. The second protrusions 122, 142 and the third protrusions 124, 144 clamp the plate member 110 behind the multiple line eyes 180. In other words, the second protrusions 122, 142 and the third protrusions 124, 144 constitute the second restricting portion 54.

[0107] In the modified lure 100, as shown in Figure 16, an elastic body 186 may be provided at the lower end of the partition wall 184. The elastic body 186 is configured to protrude into the communication hole 84. The elastic body 186 is configured to protrude from the lower end of the partition wall 184 into the communication hole 84, for example. The elastic body 186 is made of rubber, for example.

[0108] The elastic body 186 contacts the ring member 72 when the ring member 72 passes through it. When the ring member 72 is inserted into the communication hole 84 during use of the lure 100, the elastic body 186 prevents the ring member 72 from moving between the multiple line eyes 180. When the user wants to change the line eye 180 to which the ring member 72 is attached, they change the line eye 180 to which the ring member 72 is attached by moving the ring member 72 against the elastic force of the elastic body 186.

[0109] (Third embodiment) The lure 200 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 17 and 18. Descriptions of configurations similar to the first or second embodiment will be omitted.

[0110] In the third embodiment, the plate member 202 of the lure 200 is elastically deformable in the vertical direction relative to the body 204. Specifically, the plate member 202 is elastically deformable upward relative to the body 204. As shown in Figure 17, a gap is formed between the upper wall surface 208a of the second recess 208 of the first half-body 206 and the upper surface 202a of the plate member 202 facing the upper wall surface 208a. As shown in Figure 18, a gap is formed between the upper wall surface 212a of the second recess 212 of the second half-body 210 and the upper surface 202a of the plate member 202 facing the upper wall surface 212a.

[0111] Multiple recesses 216 are formed in the plate member 202. The multiple recesses 216 are formed in the lower piece portion 202b. The lower piece portion 202b is the lower part of the plate member 202 that forms the slit 86. The multiple recesses 216 are formed in a row in the front-to-back direction. The multiple recesses 216 are formed so as to recess from top to bottom. For example, three recesses 216 are formed. Two recesses 216 may be formed. Four or more recesses 216 may be formed.

[0112] In the vertical direction, the end 202c of the plate member 202 opposite to the multiple line eyes 180 protrudes downward from the body 204. Specifically, the lower end 202c of the front plate member 202 protrudes downward from the second communication hole 48.

[0113] The first protrusion 220, second protrusion 222, and third protrusion 224 of the first half-body 206 shown in Figure 17 are formed so that the plate member 202 can be elastically deformed vertically relative to the body 204. For example, the first protrusion 220, second protrusion 222, and third protrusion 224 are formed so that there is a small gap between them and the plate member 202. If the plate member 202 can be elastically deformed vertically relative to the body 204, at least one of the first protrusion 220, second protrusion 222, and third protrusion 224 may come into contact with the plate member 202. The first protrusion 220, second protrusion 222, and third protrusion 224 are formed to suppress the movement of the plate member 202 relative to the body 204 in the left-right direction.

[0114] The first protrusion 230, second protrusion 232, and third protrusion 234 of the second half-body 210 shown in Figure 18 are formed so that the plate member 202 can be elastically deformed vertically relative to the body 204. For example, the first protrusion 230, second protrusion 232, and third protrusion 234 are formed so that there is a small gap between them and the plate member 202. If the plate member 202 can be elastically deformed vertically relative to the body 204, at least one of the first protrusion 230, second protrusion 232, and third protrusion 234 may come into contact with the plate member 202. The first protrusion 230, second protrusion 232, and third protrusion 234 are formed to suppress the movement of the plate member 202 relative to the body 204 in the left-right direction.

[0115] When the user changes the line eye 180 to which the ring member 72 is attached, they push upward the end 202c of the plate member 202 that protrudes downward from the body 204. This causes the front plate member 202 to elastically deform so that it curves upward. The plate member 202 elastically deforms by bending near the location where the multiple recesses 216 are formed. As the front plate member 202 curves upward, the multiple line eyes 180 move upward relative to the body 204. For example, at least some of the multiple line eyes 180 protrude upward from the first communication hole 238.

[0116] As shown in Figure 17 or Figure 18, the body 204 is provided with sixth protrusions 130 and 150 that are inserted into the slit 86. Therefore, even if the plate member 202 undergoes elastic deformation, the narrowing of the width of the slit 86 is suppressed. In other words, even if the plate member 202 undergoes elastic deformation, the narrowing of the width of the communication hole 84 is suppressed.

[0117] The user changes the line eye 180 to which the ring member 72 is attached via the communication hole 84, while maintaining the state in which multiple line eyes 180 are moved upward relative to the body 204. The plate member 202 returns to its original state when the upward push is released.

[0118] As used herein, the expression "at least one" means "one or more" of the desired options. For example, as used herein, "at least one" means "only one option" or "both of the two options" if there are two options. As another example, as used herein, "at least one" means "only one option" or "a combination of two or more any options" if there are three or more options. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0119] 2, 100, 200... Lure, 4, 104, 204... Body, 6, 110, 202... Plate member, 10... Lip, 46, 238... First communication hole, 50... Regulating part, 52... First regulating part, 54... Second regulating part, 58, 180... Line eye, 60, 184... Partition wall, 60a... First protrusion, 60b... Second protrusion, 72... Ring member, 80a... Protrusion, 8 2a…Protrusion, 84…Communication hole, 86…Slit, 90a…First hole, 90b…Second hole, 92a…First pin, 92b…Second pin, 94…Second hole, 92c…Second pin, 110a…Groove, 102…Elastic member, 120, 140…First protrusion, 122, 142…Second protrusion, 124, 144…Third protrusion, 186…Elastic body, 202b…Lower piece, 216…Recess

Claims

1. Equipped with multiple line eyes to which lines can be connected, A lure in which the aforementioned multiple line eyes are connected by connecting holes.

2. The lure according to claim 1, wherein the communication hole communicates with the lower ends of the plurality of line eyes.

3. It comprises a partition wall formed between the plurality of line eyes and configured to separate the plurality of line eyes, The lure according to claim 1, wherein the length of the partition wall in the vertical direction is shorter than the inner diameter of the ring member connecting the line eye and the line.

4. It comprises a partition wall formed between the plurality of line eyes and configured to separate the plurality of line eyes, The lure according to claim 1, wherein the partition wall has a protruding portion that extends in the front-rear direction from the lower end of the partition wall.

5. It comprises a partition wall formed between the plurality of line eyes and configured to separate the plurality of line eyes, The lure according to claim 1, wherein the line eye has a projection that protrudes toward the partition wall.

6. The plate member having the plurality of line eyes, The body to which the plate member is attached Equipped with, The plate member has a slit that communicates with the communication hole, The lure according to claim 1, wherein the slit is enclosed within the body.

7. The plate member having the plurality of line eyes, The body to which the plate member is attached, An elastic member supported by the aforementioned body and Equipped with, The lure according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member is configured to prevent the ring member connecting the line eye and the line from moving toward the communication hole.

8. Elastic body configured to protrude from the aforementioned communication hole The lure according to claim 1, comprising:

9. The plate member having the plurality of line eyes, The body to which the plate member is attached Equipped with, The lure according to claim 1, wherein the plate member is elastically deformable in the vertical direction relative to the body.

10. The lure according to claim 9, wherein, in the vertical direction, the end of the plate member opposite to the plurality of line eyes protrudes downward from the body.

11. The plate member has a slit that communicates with the communication hole, The lure according to claim 9, wherein the body comprises a protruding portion that is inserted into the slit.

12. The plate member has a slit that communicates with the communication hole, The lure according to claim 9, wherein a plurality of recesses are formed in the lower piece of the plate member that forms the slit.

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