Fishing weights

Abstract

To provide a fishing weight whose weight can be easily adjusted at the fishing spot. [Solution] A fishing weight comprising a sheet-like main body formed line-symmetrically about a center line, the main body having a base straddling the center line and an adjustment portion, the adjustment portion being configured line-symmetrically about the center line on both sides of the base, and when the line-symmetric adjustment portion is removed, the weight of the main body is reduced by a specified amount while maintaining its line-symmetric shape.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] For example, a sheet-like fishing weight may be attached to a lure in order to make the lure sink at a preferred speed or swim with a desired balance.

[0003] For example, one proposed item for attachment to a lure is "an adjustment sinker which is roughly spindle-shaped and has a fishhook at the rear of a fishing lure body and which is detachably attached to the head side opposite the fishhook, the fishing lure body having a line eye protruding upward from between the eyes at the head and a sinker part protruding downward near the eyes, the adjustment sinker having a long hole through which the line eye is passed and a cutout part for allowing the sinker part to escape when attaching or detaching, the longitudinal direction of the long hole being aligned with the longitudinal direction of the fishing lure body" (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3191215 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The weight of the adjustment weight attached to the head of the lure cannot be adjusted, so it is necessary to prepare several different weights and use them appropriately. Also, depending on the shape and size of the head of the lure, the adjustment weight may not be able to be attached.

[0006] The above-mentioned sheet-like fishing weights are attached to the surface of a lure and can therefore be used with a wide variety of lures. However, like the above-mentioned adjustment weights, the weight of the weight itself cannot be easily adjusted, so similarly, several different weights are often prepared and used for different purposes.

[0007] That is, although the sheet-like fishing weight can be cut to any weight at the fishing site, it takes time and effort to calculate and cut the exact weight on the spot.

[0008] In addition, the preferred weight of a fishing weight depends on the current of the river or seawater at the location, so it is necessary to adjust it by attaching it to the lure and sinking it, but if you cut it while it is attached to the lure, the lure may be scratched. Also, since the lure is wet and slippery, it may lead to injury. On the other hand, if you repeatedly attach and remove the weight, such as peeling it off and cutting it, dirt and water will get on the adhesive surface, making the weight more likely to come off while using the lure.

[0009] The present invention is intended to solve at least one of the above problems, and has an object to provide a fishing weight whose weight can be easily adjusted at the fishing spot. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] One aspect of the present invention that solves the above problems is a fishing weight comprising a sheet-like main body formed line-symmetrically about a center line, the main body having a base straddling the center line and an adjustment portion, the adjustment portion being configured line-symmetrically about the center line on both sides of the base, and when the line-symmetric adjustment portion is removed, the weight of the main body is reduced by a specified amount while maintaining the line-symmetric shape.

[0011] The body may have a cut-out relief portion straddling the centerline.

[0012] The main body may have a mating adjustment portion.

[0013] The main body may have the adjustment portion straddling the center line.

[0014] The body may be capable of losing weight in fixed increments.

[0015] It may also be provided with an adhesive portion for surface-attachment to a lure. Effect of the Invention

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a fishing weight whose weight can be easily adjusted at the fishing spot.

[0017] Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an external view for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a lure. [Diagram 3] 3A to 3C are diagrams for explaining an example of a main body and an example of adjusting the weight of the main body in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is an external view for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to a first modified example of the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is an external view for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to a second embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is an external view for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to a first modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is an external view for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to a second modification of the second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of adjusting the main body weight in the second modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is an external view for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to a third modification of the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that components common to the following embodiments may be assigned the same reference numerals as those described above, and descriptions thereof may be omitted. In addition, when referring to the shape, positional relationship, etc. of components, etc., it is assumed that those that are substantially similar or similar to the shape, etc. are included, except when specifically stated otherwise or when it is considered in principle to be clearly different.

[0020] <Embodiment 1> 1 is an external view for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to embodiment 1, where (a) is a plan view and (b) is a front view. In the drawing, X indicates the left-right direction (width direction), Y indicates the up-down direction (thickness direction), and Z indicates the length direction (front-rear direction) (the same applies in the following drawings).

[0021] The fishing weight 1 of the present application (hereinafter simply referred to as "weight 1") is for adjusting the weight of fishing equipment, for example, for adjusting the weight of a lure. A lure generally has a ring-shaped part called an eye, a part called a line eye for tying a line (fishing line), and a part called a hook eye for attaching a hook.

[0022] 2 is a diagram showing an example of a lure. As shown in the figure, the lure L has, for example, a line eye L1 at the front end (front end of the head), one or more hook eyes L2 at the lower end (lower end of the body), and a hook eye L3 at the rear end. In the example shown, a fishing hook (hook) J is attached to the hook eye L2 at the lower end, but a hook J may be attached to the hook eye L3 at the rear end, or hooks J may be attached to all of the hook eyes. The weight 1 is attached to the lure L so that its longitudinal direction (length direction) is aligned with the longitudinal direction of the lure L.

[0023] The sinker 1 includes at least a main body 2. The main body 2 is a part that functions as a sinker to increase the weight of the fishing equipment, in this case, the lure L. The main body 2 is in the form of a sheet (plate) that is thin relative to its planar area, and has approximately flat upper and lower surfaces. As an example, the main body 2 has a thickness of 0.3 mm to 1 mm.

[0024] The main body 2 is attached to the surface of the lure L in a planar manner using, but is not particularly limited to, an adhesive tape, a glue, or the like. The adhesive tape or glue used is, but is not particularly limited to, preferably water-resistant. The main body 2 may be fixed by wrapping it around the lure L, or may be fixed by inserting or stuffing it into a receiving portion (hole, groove, etc.) of the lure L.

[0025] More preferably, the weight 1 includes, in addition to the main body 2, an adhesive portion 5 for planarly attaching the weight to the surface of the lure L. As an example, the adhesive portion 5 is attached to the entire lower surface of the main body 2. The adhesive portion 5 is, for example, a double-sided tape, which is peeled off from a release paper (not shown) when attached to the lure L. The configuration of the main body 2 will be described in detail below.

[0026] The main body 2 has a shape that is line-symmetrical with respect to the center line A. By configuring in this manner, the main body 2 can be attached symmetrically to the lure L, and the weight can be adjusted without changing the left-right balance of the lure L. As an example, the main body 2 has a roughly rectangular shape in a plan view.

[0027] As an example, the main body 2 has a notched relief portion 21 that straddles the center line A. The relief portion 21 is shaped to be cut from the outer periphery along the center line A from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction of the main body 2. Sheet-like fishing weights are often attached around the hook eye L2, and by providing the main body 2 with the relief portion 21 in this manner, it is possible to attach the weight around the hook eye L2 while avoiding interference with it.

[0028] The main body 2 has, as components that function as a weight, a base portion 3 that straddles the center line A, and an adjustment portion 4. In this embodiment, the relief portion 21 is provided in the base portion 3.

[0029] The adjustment parts 4 are configured to be line-symmetrical about the center line A on both the left and right sides of the base part 3. The main body 2 in this embodiment has an even number of adjustment parts 4, and the pair of adjustment parts 4 on the left and right sides are configured to be line-symmetrical about the center line A.

[0030] As an example, in the illustrated example, the main body 2 has three sets (pairs) of six adjustment parts 4. Specifically, from the inside, on both the left and right sides of the base 3, there are one set of first adjustment parts 4a, one set of second adjustment parts 4b, and one set of third adjustment parts 4c. In this application, the side closer to the center line A is defined as the inside, and the opposite side is defined as the outside. Here, the number of adjustment parts 4 is not particularly limited as long as it is an even number. As an example, the main body 2 has 1 to 8 sets of adjustment parts 4.

[0031] By providing the main body 2 with the base portion 3 and the adjustment portion 4 in this manner, when the axisymmetric adjustment portion 4 is removed, the weight is reduced by a specified amount while maintaining the axisymmetric shape.

[0032] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of a main body and an example of adjusting the weight of the main body according to the first embodiment.

[0033] In the main body 2, a pair of first adjustment parts 4a are made of the same material, have line-symmetric shapes, and are the same weight. A pair of second adjustment parts 4b and a pair of third adjustment parts 4c are also made of the same material, have line-symmetric shapes, and are the same weight.

[0034] The first to third adjustment parts 4a to 4c have different weights, as shown in Fig. 3, for example. The first to third adjustment parts 4a to 4c are configured to have narrower widths and smaller weights from the inside to the outside in order, for example. For example, the set of first adjustment parts 4a is 0.7g (each of the first adjustment parts 4a is 0.35g), the set of second adjustment parts 4b is 0.5g (each of the second adjustment parts 4b is 0.25g), and the set of third adjustment parts 4c is 0.3g (each of the third adjustment parts 4c is 0.15g).

[0035] When the weight of the main body 2 is reduced, a set of adjustment parts 4 that are symmetrical from the outside is removed. For example, in the main body 2 of FIG. 3(a), the set of third adjustment parts 4c on the outside is first removed. Then, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the volume of the main body 2 is reduced accordingly, and the weight is reduced by 0.3 g. Next, when the set of second adjustment parts 4b on the outside is removed, as shown in FIG. 3(c), the volume of the main body 2 is reduced accordingly, and the weight is reduced by 0.5 g. Finally, when the set of first adjustment parts 4a on the inside is removed, as shown in FIG. 3(d), the volume of the main body 2 is reduced accordingly, and the weight is reduced by 0.7 g, and the component part becomes the base part 3 only. In this way, the weight of the main body 2 can be gradually reduced by a specified amount. For example, the main body 2 is attached to the lure L, and then the weight is adjusted by peeling off the outer adjustment parts 4 one by one.

[0036] In addition, the set of third adjustment parts 4c and the set of second adjustment parts 4b on the outside of the main body 2 may be removed simultaneously, or all three sets of adjustment parts 4 may be removed simultaneously. After removing the set of third adjustment parts 4c on the outside of the main body 2, the set of second adjustment parts 4b and the set of first adjustment parts 4a may be removed simultaneously. The main body 2 may be attached to the lure L, and then the set of symmetrical adjustment parts on the inside may be removed first, but in this case, water resistance increases and the main body 2 may be easily peeled off.

[0037] In this way, the weight of the main body 2 can be reduced by a specified amount by removing the line-symmetric adjustment parts from the outside. This allows the weight of the main body 2 itself to be adjusted at the fishing spot, and the lure L can be easily adjusted to a preferred weight without having to carry multiple types of weights. In addition, since the weight of the main body 2 is easy to grasp, it is not necessary to repeatedly stick and peel it off, and the adhesive strength of the adhesive tape or adhesive is not easily reduced. Furthermore, since the remaining part of the main body 2 after removing the adjustment parts can maintain a line-symmetric shape, the weight of the lure L can be adjusted without changing the left-right balance of the lure L.

[0038] As an example, any two or more sets of the main body 2 have the same width and weight. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the first adjustment section 4a to the third adjustment section 4c all have the same width and weight. For example, the weight of one set of adjustment sections is all 0.5 g (each adjustment section is 0.25 g). By configuring the main body 2 in this way, the weight can be reduced by a fixed amount, in this example, by 0.5 g.

[0039] The base portion 3 is not particularly limited, but in this example, is preferably configured to have a weight of, for example, 0.5 g, similar to the set of adjustment portions 4.

[0040] In the main body 2, as one example, adjacent components are separated by slits. Preferably, the width of the slit is approximately zero, and the left and right side surfaces of adjacent components are at least partially in contact with each other. In the main body 2, as one example, each component including the base 3 and each adjustment unit 4 is formed by cutting slits in a single sheet material (plate material).

[0041] The sheet material used for the main body 2 is, for example, lead, but may be other materials with a high specific gravity suitable for use as a weight. The surface of the sheet material may be painted by carbon coating, printing, etc., from the viewpoint of preventing adhesion. From the viewpoint of environmental consideration, the material of the sheet material is preferably resin tungsten, bismuth alloy, etc.

[0042] As an example, the main body 2 is divided so that the slits reach the underside of the sheet and each component is independent on both the upper and lower surfaces, as shown in Fig. 1(b). As an example, the main body 2 is divided so that the slits do not reach the underside of the sheet and each component is independent on the upper surface, but remains integrated on the lower surface without being divided.

[0043] Since the main body 2 is divided into its constituent parts by the slits, the weight can be easily adjusted by simply attaching it to the lure L and then peeling it off.

[0044] Weight 1 is manufactured by punching out with a die press, although it is not particularly limited thereto. As an example, first, a laminated material including a sheet material constituting main body 2, double-sided tape constituting adhesive portion 5, and release paper protecting the double-sided tape is cut all the way down to the release paper so that a slit is formed along with the outer periphery (outer shape) of weight 1. Then, relief portion 21 is cut out and formed. As an example, such a laminated material is cut all the way down to the release paper so that the outer periphery of weight 1, the slit, and relief portion 21 are formed simultaneously. Note that weight 1 does not come apart because the double-sided tape elastically returns to its original shape after cutting, and the sides stick together, and the weight does not come apart, and each component part is independent while maintaining the integrity of the whole.

[0045] For example, the weight 1 is made by cutting the laminated material all around the periphery and the relief portion 21 of the weight 1, and cutting the slits down to the double-sided tape or down to the sheet material. In this case, the user will need to manually separate the release paper or double-sided tape before use.

[0046] The weight 1 does not have to be manufactured such that the main body 2 is integral with the adhesive portion 5. For example, the weight 1 may be manufactured such that one or more weights 1 are arranged on a single removable backing. It is preferable that this backing has a lower adhesive strength than the double-sided tape constituting the adhesive portion 5 and is easy to peel off from the weight 1. In this case, the user peels the weight 1 from the backing and attaches it to the lure L using another adhesive tape or adhesive, wraps it around the lure L, or inserts it into the hole of the lure L.

[0047] Note that each component may be divided by printing dividing lines or marking grooves instead of slits. In this case, the user will cut it with scissors or by hand.

[0048] <Modification 1 of the First Embodiment> FIG. 4 is an external view for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to a first modification of the first embodiment, where (a) is a plan view and (b) is a front view.

[0049] As an example, the main body 2 is configured to have a rounded shape. For example, as shown in the figure, the main body 2 has a perfect circular shape in a plan view. The main body 2 may have an oval or elliptical shape, etc.

[0050] With this configuration, the main body 2 is less likely to peel off since it does not have sharp corners, and is less likely to peel off even when there is high water resistance or when it hits an obstacle in the water.

[0051] The main body 2 may not have the relief portion 21 as shown in the figure, depending on the location where it is attached to the lure L. The main body 2 may be marked with, for example, a dashed line by printing or the like so that the center line A can be visually confirmed. This makes it easier to grasp the position of the center line A even if the main body 2 does not have the relief portion 21.

[0052] In the main body 2 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the slits do not reach the bottom surface of the sheet, and each component is independent on the top surface but remains integrated on the bottom surface.

[0053] <Embodiment 2> 5 is an external view for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to embodiment 2, (a) being a plan view and (b) being a front view. Weight 1 of this embodiment differs from embodiment 1 above mainly in that main body 2 has adjustment part 4 that straddles center line A. Below, the differences will be mainly described, and similar points will not be described as appropriate.

[0054] Similar to the first embodiment, the weight 1 of this embodiment includes a sheet-like main body 2 formed line-symmetrically with respect to a center line A. Similar to the first embodiment, the main body 2 includes a base 3 straddling the center line A and an adjustment part 4 as components that perform the function of the weight, and the adjustment part 4 is formed line-symmetrically with respect to the center line A on both the left and right sides of the base 3.

[0055] On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the adjustment units 4 on the left and right sides of the base 3 are independent of each other, whereas in the present embodiment, the adjustment units on the left and right sides are connected to each other.

[0056] As an example, as shown in the figure, the adjustment unit 4 is configured in a square frame shape and configured to completely surround the base unit 3. In other words, the adjustment unit 4 is configured concentrically with the base unit 3.

[0057] By configuring the main body 2 in this way, the weight 1 of this embodiment can prevent the center of gravity of the main body 2 from changing when the adjustment part 4 is peeled off. Also, by configuring it in this way, the adjustment parts on the left and right sides of the base 3 can be removed simultaneously, making it easier to adjust the weight. Also, since the slits are not exposed on the front or back of the weight 1 of this embodiment, it is more difficult to peel off.

[0058] <Modification 1 of the second embodiment> 6A and 6B are external views for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to a first modified example of the second embodiment, in which (a) is a plan view of the example, and (b) is a plan view of the example.

[0059] The weight 1 of the second embodiment is excellent in terms of operability in that the left and right adjustment parts of the base 3 can be removed simultaneously. On the other hand, since the main body 2 does not have an escape groove, it will interfere with the hook eye L2 when attached around the hook eye L2.

[0060] The weight 1 of this example is intended to solve such problems, and the main body 2 has a relief portion 21 provided in the base portion 3. Also, the adjustment portion 4 is configured in a U-shape and configured to surround three sides of the base portion 3 excluding the opening side of the relief portion 21.

[0061] By configuring the weight 1 in this way, it is possible to easily attach the weight 1 around the hook eye L2 while improving operability. In addition, since the slit is not exposed on the front side, the weight 1 is relatively unlikely to come off.

[0062] In the weight 1 of this example, all of the adjustment parts 4 may be configured in a U-shape as shown in Figure 6(a), or some of the adjustment parts 4 (in the figure, adjustment parts 4a and 4c) may be configured in a U-shape and some of the adjustment parts 4 (in the figure, a set of adjustment parts 4b) may be configured in a L-shape as shown in Figure 6(b).

[0063] <Modification 2 of the second embodiment> Fig. 7 is an external view and a plan view for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to Modification 2 of Embodiment 2. Fig. 8 is a view for explaining an example of adjusting the main body weight.

[0064] The weight 1 of the second embodiment is excellent in terms of operability in that the left and right adjustment parts of the base 3 can be removed simultaneously. It is also excellent in that it can prevent a change in the center of gravity of the main body 2 when the adjustment part 4 is peeled off. On the other hand, since the main body 2 does not have an escape groove, it will interfere with the hook eye L2 when attached around the hook eye L2.

[0065] The weight 1 of this example is intended to solve such problems, and is configured such that the relief portion 21 in the main body 2 cuts into the base portion 3 from the outer periphery of the adjustment portion 4, i.e., extends from the base portion 3 to the adjustment portion 4. In other words, the main body 2 of this example is configured such that the adjustment portion 4 wraps around the entire circumference of the base portion 3, except for the opening of the relief portion 21.

[0066] By configuring the weight 1 of this example in this way, it is possible to easily attach it around the hook eye L2 while improving operability and minimizing the change in the center of gravity. In addition, since the slits are not exposed on the front and back, it is relatively difficult to peel off.

[0067] <Modification 3 of the Second Embodiment> 9A to 9D are external views for explaining an example of a fishing weight according to the third modification of the second embodiment, in which (a) is a plan view, (b) a right side view, (c) a front view, and (d) a rear view.

[0068] The weight 1 of this embodiment differs from the second modification of the second embodiment in that it is configured in a roughly elliptical shape that is long from front to back in order to reduce water resistance and make it more difficult to peel off.

[0069] As shown in the figure, the weight 1 preferably has a shape in which the opening of the relief portion 21 and the corners of the bottom are rounded, which makes it more difficult for the weight 1 to peel off.

[0070] The weight 1 is preferably configured so that the weights of the constituent parts are uniform. The base part 3 and the adjustment parts 4a and 4b are each, for example, 0.5 g. This allows the weight 1 to be peeled off in constant weight increments of 0.5 g.

[0071] When the weight 1 has the first adjustment portion 4a and the second adjustment portion 4b as shown in the figure, the length C of the main body 2 is, for example, within a range of 15 mm to 60 mm, preferably 22 mm to 48 mm, more preferably 24 mm to 40 mm, for example, 31 mm. The width D is, for example, within a range of 5 mm to 20 mm, preferably 6 mm to 16 mm, more preferably 8 mm to 12 mm, for example, 10 mm. The width B of the relief portion 21 is, for example, 1 mm to 3 mm, preferably 1.2 mm to 2.4 mm, more preferably 1.2 mm to 2 mm, for example, 1.5 mm. When the main body 2 is made of a lead sheet material, the thickness is, for example, 0.5 mm.

[0072] In the above explanation, the weight is adjusted to decrease by first attaching the weight sinker 1 to the lure L and then peeling off the symmetrical outer adjustment parts 4, but the weight may be adjusted to increase by first attaching the base part 3 and then attaching the symmetrical inner adjustment parts 4 to both sides of the base part 3. The weight sinker 1 may be attached to fishing equipment other than a lure.

[0073] The embodiment and its modified examples of the fishing weight according to the present invention have been described above, but these are merely examples of the present invention and the present invention is not limited to these. The present invention includes combinations of the above embodiments and their modified examples, as well as various other modified examples. Various additions, modifications, and partial deletions are possible within the scope of the conceptual idea and intent of the present invention derived from the contents defined in the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0074] 1... fishing weight, 2... main body, 21... relief portion, 3... base portion, 4... adjustment portion, 4a, 4b, 4c... adjustment portions, 5... adhesive portion.

Claims

1. A fishing weight for adjusting the weight of fishing equipment, comprising: A sheet-like main body is formed line-symmetrically with respect to a center line and can be attached to the fishing lure in a planar manner, The main body has a slit and is divided by the slit into a base portion straddling the center line and one or more adjustment portions, The main body has a cutout-shaped relief portion that spans the center line, The adjustment portion is configured to be symmetrical about the center line on both sides of the base portion, When the line-symmetric adjustment portion is removed, the weight of the main body is reduced by a specified amount while maintaining the line-symmetric shape, With the main body attached to the lure in a planar manner, the weight can be adjusted by removing the adjustment part without changing the left-right balance of the lure. A fishing weight characterized by the above.

2. The main body has a pair of the adjustment parts.

2. The fishing weight according to claim 1 .

3. A fishing weight for adjusting the weight of fishing equipment, comprising: A sheet-like main body is formed line-symmetrically with respect to a center line and can be attached to the fishing lure in a planar manner, The main body has a dividing means and is divided by the dividing means into a base portion straddling the center line and one or more adjustment portions, The main body has a cutout-shaped relief portion that spans the center line, The adjustment portion is configured to be symmetrical about the center line on both sides of the base portion, The main body has the adjustment portion that is connected to both sides of the base portion and spans the center line, When the main body is attached to the lure in a planar manner, and the adjustment portion that is symmetrical across the center line is removed, the weight of the main body is reduced by a specified amount while maintaining the symmetrical shape. A fishing weight characterized by the above.

4. The body can reduce its weight by a fixed amount. A fishing weight according to claim 1 or 3.

5. Equipped with an adhesive part for attaching to a lure surface A fishing weight according to claim 1 or 3.

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