Lure

Abstract

To provide a lure whose excellent assemblability and durability are realized, and that can appeal to fish eaters.SOLUTION: A lure 2 comprises a body 4 internally comprising a cavity 22, a rocking part 12 provided in the cavity 22 so as to be capable of being visually recognized from the outside and capable of emitting light, and a connecting member 14 for rockably attaching the rocking part 12 to the body 4, and consisting of a polymeric elastic body. Preferably, the material of the polymeric elastic body is rubber or thermoplastic elastomer. Preferably, the connecting member 14 is rod-like, and the cross-sectional shape of the connecting member 14 is circular, elliptical, or polygonal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification relates to a lure used for fishing.

Background Art

[0002] Large fish such as the giant trevally, yellowtail and its juveniles, and sea bass prey on small fish. These large fish are called fish-eaters. As a means of catching fish-eaters, lure fishing has become popular. In lure fishing, a lure that mimics bait such as a small fish is used. The lure is cast and flies through the air and eventually lands in the water. By reeling in the line, the lure swims in the water. The fish-eater that mistakes this lure for bait bites the lure. The hook attached to the lure pierces the fish-eater, and the fish-eater is caught. The frequency with which a fish-eater bites the lure is called the hit rate.

[0003] To increase the hit rate, various devices have been incorporated into lures. For example, the lure is painted with a shiny finish. In this lure, when the lure moves, the state of light reflection changes and appeals to fish-eaters. Another lure has a rattle ball in the space inside the body. When the lure moves, this ball rolls and makes a sound, appealing to fish-eaters. A lure that incorporates a rocking part that emits light in a transparent body and can appeal to fish-eaters even after the lure has come to a stop has been reported in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2019-187246.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] To appeal to fish eaters, the structure of the lure tends to become complex. The complication of the lure structure can reduce the assemblability of the lure. Also, the complication of the lure structure can affect the durability of the lure. There is a demand for a lure that can appeal to fish eaters and has excellent assemblability and durability.

[0006] What the inventor intends is to provide a lure that can appeal to fish eaters and has excellent assemblability and durability.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0007] This lure includes a body having a cavity inside, a swinging part provided in the cavity so as to be visible from the outside and capable of emitting light, and a connecting member that is configured of a polymer elastic body and attaches the swinging part to the body so as to be swingable.

Effect of the Invention

[0008] In this lure, the swinging part that is visible from the outside and emits light effectively appeals to fish eaters. The swinging part is swingably attached to the body by a connecting part configured of a polymer elastic body. The connecting part configured of a polymer elastic body contributes to excellent assemblability and durability. In this lure, excellent assemblability and durability are realized.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments will be described in detail while appropriately referring to the drawings.

[0011] Fig. 1 is a side view showing a lure 2 according to an embodiment. In Fig. 1, the direction indicated by arrow X is the front of this lure 2, and the opposite is the rear of the lure 2. The direction indicated by arrow Z is the upper side of this lure 2, and the opposite is the lower side of the lure 2. The direction perpendicular to the paper surface is the left-right direction of this lure 2. Arrows X and Z represent the same meaning also in Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 1, this lure 2 includes a body 4, a line eye 6, a hook eye 8, and a hook 10.

[0012] Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the right part when the lure 2 of Fig. 1 is divided into left and right parts. This figure is a view with the left half of the lure 2 removed. In this figure, the internal structure of the lure 2 can be seen. In Fig. 2, hatches are applied to the parts that come into contact with the left half when the left half of the lure 2 is attached. This lure 2 further includes a swing part 12, a connection member 14, and a bar 16.

[0013] The body 4 has an outer shape similar to that of a small fish which is a bait. The body 4 is formed of a hard material. Typically, the body 4 is formed of a synthetic resin composition. The body 4 may be formed of a soft material such as a thermoplastic elastomer. The body 4 includes a head 18 and a tail 20. As shown in FIG. 2, the body 4 has a cavity 22 inside. This body 4 has transparency to the extent that light can pass through this cavity 22. Although not depicted in FIG. 1, the swinging portion 12 inside the cavity 22 can be visually recognized from the outside. In this body 4, the light from this swinging portion 12 can be visually recognized from the outside.

[0014] The line eye 6 is attached to the front end of the head 18. The hook eye 8 is attached near the center of the body 4 and to the tail 20. The line eye 6 and the hook eye 8 are formed by bending a metal wire. Both ends of this metal wire are embedded in the body 4. The line eye 6 and the hook eye 8 are firmly fixed to the body 4. A line is attached to the line eye 6. A hook 10 is attached to each hook eye 8. In this embodiment, the number of hooks 10 is 2.

[0015] The swinging portion 12 is located inside the cavity 22. The swinging portion 12 extends in the front-rear direction. The swinging portion 12 is plate-shaped. The swinging portion 12 has a hole 28 penetrating in the thickness direction. The swinging portion 12 receives light from the outside and emits light. In this embodiment, the swinging portion 12 is a reflector. That is, the surface of the swinging portion 12 reflects light. The surface of the swinging portion 12 has luster. Coloration or a pattern may be applied to the surface of the swinging portion 12. The swinging portion 12 is typically formed of a synthetic resin composition. The swinging portion 12 may be formed of metal. As typical swinging portions 12, a hologram plate and a metal vapor deposition plate are exemplified.

[0016] The connecting member 14 is located inside the cavity 22. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, there are two connecting members 14. One connecting member 14 is located in front of the swinging portion 12. The other connecting member 14 is located behind the swinging portion 12. Each connecting member 14 extends in the front-rear direction. The swinging portion 12 is attached between these two connecting members 14.

[0017] FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the connecting member 14 located in the front. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the connecting member 14 located in the front. In this embodiment, the connecting member 14 has a rod shape with a square cross-section. As shown in FIG. 3, the swinging portion 12 has a protrusion 24 at the front end. This protrusion 24 is inserted into the connecting member 14. This protrusion 24 is adhered to the connecting member 14. The connecting member 14 and the protrusion 24 of the swinging portion 12 may be welded. Thereby, the swinging portion 12 and the connecting member 14 are connected.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 3, the inner surface of the body 4 (the surface surrounding the cavity 22) has a protrusion 26 at the contact portion with the connecting member 14 located in the front. This protrusion 26 is inserted into the connecting member 14. This protrusion 26 is adhered to the connecting member 14. Further, the entire end surface of the connecting member 14 on the body 4 side is adhered to the inner surface of the body 4. Thereby, the swinging portion 12 and the body 4 are connected. The connecting member 14 and the body 4 may be welded.

[0019] The connecting member 14 located in the rear has the same shape as the connecting member 14 located in the front. FIG. 4 is also a perspective view of the connecting member 14 located in the rear. This connecting member 14 has a rod shape with a square cross-section. Although not shown, the swinging portion 12 has a protrusion at the rear end. This protrusion is inserted into the connecting member 14. This protrusion is adhered to the connecting member 14. The connecting member 14 and the protrusion of the swinging portion 12 may be welded. Thereby, the swinging portion 12 and the connecting member 14 are connected.

[0020] Although not shown, the inner surface of the body 4 is provided with protrusions at the contact portion with the rearwardly located connecting member 14. These protrusions are inserted into the connecting member 14. These protrusions are adhered to the connecting member 14. Further, the entire end face of the connecting member 14 on the body 4 side is adhered to the inner surface of the body 4. Thereby, the swing portion 12 and the body 4 are connected. The connecting member 14 and the body 4 may be welded.

[0021] The method of connecting the connecting member 14 and the swing portion 12 is not limited to the above method. For example, a vertically penetrating groove may be provided in the end face of the connecting member 14 on the swing portion 12 side, and the portion of the swing portion 12 on the connecting member 14 side may be sandwiched in this groove. In this case, the portion of the swing portion 12 sandwiched in the groove and the connecting member 14 are adhered. The connecting member 14 and the swing portion 12 may be welded. The method of connecting the connecting member 14 and the body 4 is not limited to the above method. It is sufficient that the connecting member 14 and the body 4 are firmly connected.

[0022] The connecting member 14 is made of a polymer elastomer. That is, the connecting member 14 is an elastomer whose material is a polymer composition. A typical material of the polymer elastomer is rubber. In this embodiment, the material of the polymer elastomer is silicone rubber. Examples of the rubber constituting the connecting member 14 include natural rubber, isoprene rubber, butadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, nitrile rubber, polyisobutylene, ethylene-propylene rubber, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, acrylic rubber, fluororubber, epichlorohydrin rubber and urethane rubber in addition to silicone rubber.

[0023] The material of the polymer elastomer may be a thermoplastic elastomer. Examples of the thermoplastic elastomer constituting the connecting member 14 include polystyrene-based thermoplastic elastomers, olefin / alkene-based thermoplastic elastomers, polyvinyl chloride-based thermoplastic elastomers, polyurethane-based thermoplastic elastomers, polyester-based thermoplastic elastomers and polyamide-based thermoplastic elastomers.

[0024] The material of the polymer elastic body may be a synthetic resin. Examples of the synthetic resin constituting the connecting member 14 include phenolic resin, epoxy resin, melamine resin, urea resin, unsaturated polyester resin, alkyd resin, polyurethane, thermosetting polyimide, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyurethan, polylactic acid, polytetrafluoroethylene, ABS resin, AS resin, acrylic resin, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polyamide, polyacetal, polycarbonate, and polyester.

[0025] Since the connecting member 14 is made of a polymer elastic body, the connecting member 14 has elasticity. Because the connecting member 14 has elasticity, the swinging portion 12 can swing with respect to the body 4. The swinging portion 12 is swingably attached to the body 4 by the connecting member 14. The swinging portion 12 can swing back and forth, up and down, and left and right. Even after the lure 2 stops moving from the operating state to the stopped state due to an external factor such as when the angler stops pulling the lure 2 or when the flow of water or tide stops, the swinging portion 12 built into the lure 2 swings for a while. In other words, the connecting member 14 has elasticity to such an extent that the swinging portion 12 can move even after the lure 2 stops moving from the operating state to the stopped state due to an external factor.

[0026] In this specification, the fact that the connecting member 14 has elasticity means that the Young's modulus of the polymer elastic body constituting the connecting member 14 is 3 GPa or less. When the material of the polymer elastic body is rubber or thermoplastic elastomer, the Young's modulus is measured in accordance with the provisions of "JIS-K6251". The conditions are as follows. Shape of test piece = No. 3 dumbbell Environmental temperature = 23°C Testing machine = Product name "Strograph" manufactured by Toyo Seiki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. Tensile speed = 500 mm / min When the material of the polymer elastic body is a synthetic resin, the Young's modulus is measured in accordance with the provisions of "JIS K7161". The conditions are as follows. Shape of test piece = Shape of Type 2 specified in "JIS K7127" Environmental temperature = 23°C Testing machine = Precision universal testing machine (trade name "Autograph" by Shimadzu Corporation) Distance between chucks = 100 mm, Tensile speed = 50 mm / min

[0027] In the above embodiment, there were two connecting members 14 for attaching the swinging part 12 to the body 4. The number of connecting members 14 may be one. Instead of one of the connecting members 14, other elastic bodies such as springs may be used. For example, the body 4 and the front end of the swinging part 12 may be connected by the connecting member 14, and the body 4 and the rear end of the swinging part 12 may be connected by a spring. The body 4 and the front end of the swinging part 12 may be connected by a spring, and the body 4 and the rear end of the swinging part 12 may be connected by the connecting member 14.

[0028] The bar 16 is fixed to the body 4. The bar 16 is spanned in the left - right direction within the cavity 22. As shown in FIG. 2, the bar 16 is passed through the hole 28 of the swinging part 12. The outer diameter of the bar 16 is smaller than the inner diameter of the hole 28 of the swinging part 12. When the swinging part 12 is stationary in the normal posture in which the lure 2 swims, the bar 16 is not in contact with the inner surface of the hole 28 of the swinging part 12. When the swinging part 12 moves, the swinging part 12 may come into contact with the bar 16. The bar 16 limits the movable range of the swinging part 12 in the front - rear, up - down directions. The bar 16 has transparency to such an extent that the swinging part 12 can be visually recognized from outside the body 4.

[0029] Hereinafter, the operation and effect of this lure 2 will be described.

[0030] This lure 2 includes a swinging part 12 that emits light within the cavity 22 of the body 4. This swinging part 12 is a reflector. The surface of the swinging part 12 reflects light. The body 4 has transparency to such an extent that light can pass through the cavity 22. The light reflected by the swinging part 12 can be visually recognized from the outside. The light reflected by the swinging part 12 appeals to the fish - eater. With this lure 2, a high hit rate can be expected.

[0031] The swinging portion 12 of this lure 2 is attached to the body 4 by an elastic connecting member 14. Due to this connecting member 14, when the angler pulls the lure 2, in the operating state of the lure 2 such as when the water or tidal current is fast, the swinging portion 12 swings back and forth, up and down, and left and right. Due to the movement of this swinging portion 12, the state of light reflection changes. The appearance of the light emitted by the swinging portion 12 changes. The swinging portion 12 appears to be twinkling. This effectively appeals to the fish eater. With this lure 2, a high hit rate can be expected.

[0032] Due to this connecting member 14, the swinging portion 12 can move for a while even after the lure 2 changes from the operating state to the stopped state with respect to the outside. When the angler stops pulling the lure 2, or when the water or tidal current stops, etc., even after the lure 2 changes from the operating state to the stopped state, this swinging portion 12 swings back and forth, up and down, and left and right for a while. Also at this time, the swinging portion 12 appears to be twinkling. This swinging portion 12 effectively appeals to the fish eater for a while even after the lure 2 stops. With this lure 2, a high hit rate can be expected.

[0033] In this lure 2, the connecting member 14 is made of a polymer elastic body. In this embodiment, the material of the connecting member 14 is rubber. The swinging portion 12 is attached to the body 4 by the connecting member 14 whose material is rubber. The structure of this lure 2 is simple. With this lure 2, excellent assemblability is realized. Furthermore, the connecting member 14 whose material is rubber is not easily detached from the swinging portion 12 and the body 4 even when an impact is applied to the lure 2 from the outside. With this lure 2, excellent durability is realized.

[0034] In this lure 2, the connecting member 14 is rod-shaped. The swinging portion 12 connected to the rod-shaped connecting member 14 is easy to swing. This swinging portion 12 effectively appeals to the fish eater. Furthermore, the rod-shaped connecting member 14 has appropriate rigidity. Even without applying tension to this connecting member 14, this connecting member 14 can support the swinging portion 12 due to this rigidity. The assembly of this lure 2 is easy.

[0035] In this lure 2, the cross-sectional shape of the connecting member 14 is square. The swinging portion 12 is more likely to swing in the direction in which the sides of this cross-section extend (in the embodiment of FIG. 2, the vertical direction or the horizontal direction) than in the diagonal direction of this cross-section. This connecting member 14 can make the swinging portion 12 swing easily in a predetermined direction.

[0036] As described above, due to the elastic connecting member 14, after the lure 2 transitions from the operating state to the stopped state with respect to the outside, the swinging portion 12 swings back and forth, up and down, and left and right for a while. The movement time of this lure 2 is preferably 3 seconds or more, more preferably 5 seconds or more, and even more preferably 10 seconds or more.

[0037] From the viewpoint of the swinging portion 12 moving longer even after transitioning from the operating state to the stopped state, the Young's modulus of the polymer elastic body constituting the connecting member 14 is preferably 1 GPa or less, more preferably 500 MPa or less, even more preferably 100 MPa or less, and most preferably 50 MPa or less.

[0038] From the viewpoint of effectively appealing to the fish eater, the reflectance of the swinging portion 12 is preferably 0.3 or more, more preferably 0.5 or more, and even more preferably 0.7 or more.

[0039] This lure 2 preferably includes a bar 16. By the bar 16, when the swinging portion 12 moves greatly, it is prevented that the swinging portion 12 is pinched by the structure inside the cavity 22 or caught by this structure. It is prevented that the swinging portion 12 is fixed at an abnormal position. Further, by these bars 16, it is suppressed that the swing of the swinging portion 12 becomes too large. This swinging portion 12 can swing at a high frequency. The swinging portion 12 seems to blink. This effectively appeals to the fish eater. In this lure 2, a high hit rate can be expected.

[0040] As described above, the swing part 12 has a plate shape, and it is preferable that the swing part 12 is attached so as to extend in the front-rear direction. By doing so, the swing part 12 is easily visible from the side surface of the lure 2. The light reflected by the swing part 12 effectively appeals to the fish eater. With this lure 2, a high hit rate can be expected.

[0041] FIG. 5(a) is a perspective view showing a connecting member 30 of a lure according to another embodiment. This connecting member 30 has a rod shape with a circular cross section. In this lure, the swing part is easily swayed in all directions (not only the up-down direction or the left-right direction but also the directions between them) orthogonal to the extending direction of the connecting member 30.

[0042] Although not shown, in a lure according to still another embodiment, the connecting member has a rod shape with an elliptical cross section. The swing part is more easily swayed in the direction in which the minor axis of this cross section extends than in the direction in which the major axis of this cross section extends. This connecting member can make the swing part easily sway in a predetermined direction.

[0043] FIG. 5(b) is a perspective view showing a connecting member 32 of a lure according to still another embodiment. This connecting member 32 has a rod shape with a hexagonal cross section. The swing part is more easily swayed in the direction in which the side of this cross section extends than in the diagonal direction of this cross section. This connecting member 32 can make the swing part easily sway in a predetermined direction.

[0044] The cross-sectional shape of the connecting member is not limited to the above embodiments. The cross-sectional shape may be triangular or pentagonal. The cross-sectional shape may be a polygon with 7 or more vertices.

[0045] FIG. 6(a) is a perspective view showing a connection member 34 of a lure according to yet another embodiment. In this connection member 34, the front end (the end in the left direction of the drawing) is the end on the body side, and the rear end (the end in the right direction of the drawing) is the end on the swing part side. This connection member 34 has a rod shape with a square cross-section. The area of the end face 36 on the body side and the area of the end face 38 on the swing part side of this connection member 34 are different. In this embodiment, the area of the end face 36 on the body side is smaller than the area of the end face 38 on the swing part side. The thickness of this connection member 34 gradually increases from the body side toward the swing part side. In this connection member 34, the body side is more easily deformed than the swing part side. The swing part mainly swings with the end on the body side of the connection member 34 as the base point. This swing part swings largely and slowly.

[0046] FIG. 6(b) is a perspective view showing a connection member 40 of a lure according to yet another embodiment. In this connection member 40, the front end is the end on the body side, and the rear end is the end on the swing part side. This connection member 40 has a rod shape with a square cross-section. In this connection member 40, the area of the end face 42 on the body side is larger than the area of the end face 44 on the swing part side. The thickness of this connection member 40 gradually decreases from the body side toward the swing part side. In this connection member 40, the swing part side is more easily deformed than the body side. The swing part mainly swings with the end on the swing part side of the connection member 40 as the base point. This swing part swings small and fast.

[0047] FIG. 6(c) is a perspective view showing a connection member 46 of a lure according to still another embodiment. In this connection member 46, the front end is the end on the body side, and the rear end is the end on the swing portion side. This connection member 46 has a rod shape with a square cross section. In this connection member 46, the cross-sectional area at a predetermined position (position C in FIG. 6(c)) between both end faces of the connection member 46 is different from both the area of the end face 48 on the body side and the area of the end face 50 on the swing portion side. The cross-sectional area at position C is smaller than both the area of the end face 48 on the body side and the area of the end face 50 on the swing portion side. The thickness of this connection member 46 gradually becomes thinner from the body side toward position C, and gradually becomes thicker from position C toward the swing portion side. In this connection member 46, since the portion at position C is easily deformed, the swing portion easily swings mainly with position C as the base point. Since the deformation at the body-side end of the connection member 46 is small, the connection member 46 is difficult to come off from the body. Since the deformation at the swing-side end of the connection member 46 is small, the connection member 46 is difficult to come off from the swing portion. This lure realizes excellent durability.

[0048] FIG. 6(d) is a perspective view showing a connection member 52 of a lure according to still another embodiment. In this connection member 52, the front end is the end on the body side, and the rear end is the end on the swing portion side. This connection member 52 has a rod shape with a square cross section. In this connection member 52, the cross-sectional area at a predetermined position (position C in FIG. 6(c)) between both end faces of the connection member 52 is larger than both the area of the end face 54 on the body side and the area of the end face 56 on the swing portion side. The thickness of this connection member 52 gradually becomes thicker from the body side toward position C, and gradually becomes thinner from position C toward the swing portion side. In this connection member 52, both end sides are more easily deformed than position C. The swing portion swings mainly with the end on the swing portion side and the end on the body side of the connection member 52 as the base points. In the movement of this swing portion, a small and fast swing and a large and slow swing may coexist.

[0049] FIG. 7(a) is a perspective view showing a connection member 58 of a lure according to still another embodiment. This lure includes two connection members 58 between one end of the swing portion and the body. This lure includes a first connection member 60 and a second connection member 62 between the swing portion and the body. The second connection member 62 is located on the swing portion side of the first connection member 60. The first connection member 60 and the second connection member 62 are in the shape of a rod with a square cross-section.

[0050] The first connection member 60 and the second connection member 62 have different characteristics. Here, the characteristics refer to physical properties such as shape, size, elastic modulus, etc. In this embodiment, the first connection member 60 and the second connection member 62 have different cross-sectional areas. The cross-sectional area of the first connection member 60 is larger than the cross-sectional area of the second connection member 62. The first connection member 60 is thicker than the second connection member 62. The second connection member 62 is more easily deformed than the first connection member 60. The swing portion swings mainly with the second connection member 62 as a base point. This swing portion swings small and fast.

[0051] FIG. 7(b) is a perspective view showing a connection member 64 of a lure according to still another embodiment. This lure includes two connection members 64 between one end of the swing portion and the body. This lure includes a first connection member 66 and a second connection member 68 between the front end of the swing portion and the body. The second connection member 68 is located on the swing portion side of the first connection member 66. The first connection member 66 and the second connection member 68 are in the shape of a rod with a square cross-section.

[0052] In this embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the first connection member 66 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the second connection member 68. The first connection member 66 is thinner than the second connection member 68. The first connection member 66 is more easily deformed than the second connection member 68. The swing portion swings mainly with the first connection member 66 as a base point. This swing portion swings large and slowly.

[0053] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a connection member 70 of a lure according to still another embodiment. This lure includes two connection members 70 between one end of the swing portion and the body. This lure includes a first connection member 72 and a second connection member 74 between the swing portion and the body. The second connection member 74 is located on the swing portion side of the first connection member 72. The first connection member 72 and the second connection member 74 are in the shape of a bar with a square cross-section.

[0054] The first connection member 72 and the second connection member 74 have different characteristics. In this embodiment, the first connection member 72 is made of a first polymer elastomer, and the second connection member 74 is formed of a second polymer elastomer. The Young's modulus of the first polymer elastomer is greater than the Young's modulus of the second polymer elastomer. The second connection member 74 is more easily deformed than the first connection member 72. The swing portion swings mainly around the second connection member 74. This swing portion swings small and fast.

[0055] A lure according to still another embodiment includes a connection member having the same shape as the connection member 70 in FIG. 8. This lure includes a first connection member and a second connection member between the front end of the swing portion and the body. The second connection member is located on the swing portion side of the first connection member. The first connection member and the second connection member are in the shape of a bar with a square cross-section.

[0056] In this embodiment, the first connection member is made of a first polymer elastomer, and the second connection member is formed of a second polymer elastomer. The Young's modulus of the first polymer elastomer is smaller than the Young's modulus of the second polymer elastomer. The first connection member is more easily deformed than the second connection member. The swing portion swings mainly around the first connection member. This swing portion swings large and slowly.

[0057] FIG. 9(a) is a perspective view showing a connection member 76 of a lure according to still another embodiment. This lure includes two connection members 76 and an intermediate portion 78 between one end of the swing portion and the body. Specifically, the lure includes a first connection member 80, a second connection member 82 located on the swing portion side of the first connection member 80, and an intermediate portion 78 located between the first connection member 80 and the second connection member 82. The first connection member 80, the second connection member 82, and the intermediate portion 78 are rod-shaped with a square cross-section. In this embodiment, the intermediate portion 78 is made of a polymer elastomer. In other words, the intermediate portion 78 is a third connection member.

[0058] The intermediate portion 78 has different characteristics from the first connection member 80 and the second connection member 82. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the intermediate portion 78 is different from both the cross-sectional area of the first connection member 80 and the cross-sectional area of the second connection member 82. The cross-sectional area of the intermediate portion 78 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the first connection member 80 and the cross-sectional area of the second connection member 82. The intermediate portion 78 is thinner than the first connection member 80 and the second connection member 82. The intermediate portion 78 is more easily deformed than the first connection member 80 and the second connection member 82. In this lure, the swing portion swings easily starting from the intermediate portion 78. Since the cross-sectional area of the first connection member 80 is large, the deformation of the first connection member 80 is small. The first connection member 80 is difficult to come off from the body. Since the cross-sectional area of the second connection member 82 is large, the deformation of the second connection member 82 is small. The second connection member 82 is difficult to come off from the swing portion. This lure realizes excellent durability.

[0059] Although not shown, a lure according to still another embodiment includes a first connection member, a second connection member located on the swing portion side of the first connection member, and an intermediate portion located between the first connection member and the second connection member. The first connection member, the second connection member, and the intermediate portion are rod-shaped with a square cross-section. In this embodiment, the intermediate portion is made of a polymer elastomer. In other words, the intermediate portion is a third connection member.

[0060] In this embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the intermediate portion is larger than the cross-sectional areas of the first connecting member and the second connecting member. The intermediate portion is thicker than the first connecting member and the second connecting member. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are more easily deformed than the intermediate portion. The swinging portion mainly swings with the first connecting member and the second connecting member as the fulcrums. In the movement of this swinging portion, small and fast swings and large and slow swings are mixed.

[0061] FIG. 9(b) is a perspective view showing a connecting member 84 of a lure according to still another embodiment. This lure includes two connecting members 84 and an intermediate portion 86 between one end of the swinging portion and the body. Specifically, the lure includes a first connecting member 88, a second connecting member 90 located on the swinging portion side of the first connecting member 88, and an intermediate portion 86 located between the first connecting member 88 and the second connecting member 90. The first connecting member 88, the second connecting member 90, and the intermediate portion 86 are rod-shaped with a quadrangular cross-section. In this embodiment, the intermediate portion 86 is made of a polymer elastomer. In other words, the intermediate portion 86 is a third connecting member.

[0062] In this embodiment, the first connecting member 88 is made of a first polymer elastomer, the second connecting member 90 is formed of a second polymer elastomer, and the intermediate portion 86 is made of a third polymer elastomer. The Young's modulus of the third polymer elastomer is smaller than the Young's moduli of the first polymer elastomer and the second polymer elastomer. The intermediate portion 86 is more easily deformed than the first connecting member 88 and the second connecting member 90. In this lure, the swinging portion easily swings around the intermediate portion 86. Since the deformation of the first connecting member 88 is small, the first connecting member 88 is not easily detached from the body. Since the deformation of the second connecting member 90 is small, the second connecting member 90 is not easily detached from the swinging portion. This lure realizes excellent durability.

[0063] Lures according to still other embodiments include a first connecting member, a second connecting member on the swing portion side, and an intermediate portion, similar to the lure shown in FIG. 9(b). In this lure, the Young's modulus of the third polymer elastic body is greater than the Young's modulus of the first polymer elastic body and the Young's modulus of the second polymer elastic body. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are more easily deformed than the intermediate portion. The swing portion mainly swings around the first connecting member and the second connecting member. In the movement of this swing portion, small and fast swings and large and slow swings are mixed.

[0064] Although not shown, lures according to still other embodiments include a first connecting member, a second connecting member located on the swing portion side of the first connecting member, and an intermediate portion located between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. In this lure, the intermediate portion is not composed of a polymer elastic body. In this lure, the intermediate portion is a spring. In this lure, the way the swing portion swings is an irregular and complex movement.

[0065] FIG. 10(a) is a perspective view showing a connecting member 92 of a lure according to still other embodiments. In this lure, a spring 94 is provided between the swing portion and the connecting member 92 composed of a polymer elastic body. FIG. 10(b) is a perspective view showing a connecting member 96 of a lure according to still other embodiments. In this lure, a spring 98 is provided between the body and the connecting member 96 composed of a polymer elastic body. In these lures, the way the swing portion swings is an irregular and complex movement.

[0066] FIG. 11 shows a lure 100 according to still other embodiments. This figure is a cross-sectional view showing the right side portion when the lure 100 is divided into left and right portions. In this figure, the internal structure of the lure 100 can be seen. In FIG. 11, the direction indicated by the arrow X is the front of this lure 100, and the opposite is the rear of the lure 100. The direction indicated by the arrow Z is the upper side of this lure 100, and the opposite is the lower side of the lure 100. The direction perpendicular to the paper surface is the left-right direction of this lure 100. As shown in FIG. 11, this lure 100 includes a body 102, a swing portion 1046, and a connecting member 106.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 11, the swing part 104 is located inside the cavity 110 of the body 102. A plurality of swing parts 104 are arranged in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, three swing parts 104, namely a first swing part 104a, a second swing part 104b, and a third swing part 104c, are located inside the cavity 110. Each swing part 104 is plate-shaped. The swing part 104 is provided with a hole penetrating in the thickness direction.

[0068] The swing part 104 receives light from the outside and emits light. In this embodiment, the swing part 104 is a reflector. That is, the surface of the swing part 104 reflects light. The surface of the swing part 104 has luster. Coloration or a pattern may be applied to the surface of the swing part 104. The swing part 104 is typically formed from a synthetic resin composition. The swing part 104 may be formed from metal. As a typical swing part 104, a hologram plate is exemplified. The swing part 104 may be a phosphor.

[0069] The connecting member 106 is located inside the cavity 110. The connecting member 106 is composed of a polymer elastomer. As shown in FIG. 11, there is a connecting member 106 located above the swing part 104 and a connecting member 106 located below the swing part 104. In this embodiment, the number of connecting members 106 located above and the number of connecting members 106 located below are both 3. Each connecting member 106 is rod-shaped. The cross-section of each connecting member 106 is square. Each connecting member 106 extends in the vertical direction.

[0070] As shown in FIG. 11, the upper end of the upper connection member 106 is connected to the inner surface of the body 102. The lower end of this connection member 106 is connected to the swing portion 104. The lower end of the lower connection member 106 located below is connected to the inner surface of the body 102. The upper end of this connection member 106 is connected to the swing portion 104. The swing portion 104 is attached between the upper connection member 106 and the lower connection member 106. The swing portion 104 can swing with respect to the body 102 by these connection members 106. The swing portion 104 can swing back and forth, up and down, left and right by this connection member 106. The swing portion 104 is movable with respect to the body 102 by the connection member 106. The swing portion 104 is movably attached to the body 102 via the connection member 106.

[0071] The swing portion 104 of this lure 100 is attached to the body 102 by an elastic connection member 106. When the angler pulls the lure 100 by this connection member 106, in the operating state of the lure 100 such as when the water or tidal current is fast, the swing portion 104 swings back and forth, up and down, left and right. Due to the movement of this swing portion 104, the state of light reflection changes. The appearance of the light emitted by the swing portion 104 changes. The swing portion 104 seems to be blinking. This effectively appeals to the fish eater. With this lure 100, a high hit rate can be expected.

[0072] In this lure 100, the connection member 106 is made of a polymer elastomer. In this embodiment, the connection member 106 is formed of rubber. The swing portion 104 is attached to the body 102 by the connection member 106 formed of rubber. The structure of this lure 100 is simple. In this lure 100, excellent assemblability is realized. Furthermore, the rubber connection member 106 is difficult to come off from the swing portion 104 and the body 102 even when an external impact is applied to the lure 100. In this lure 100, excellent durability is realized.

[0073] In the embodiment described above, the swinging part was a reflector. The swinging part may be a phosphor that emits light upon receiving light from the outside. The swinging part may be a phosphorescent substance that emits light upon receiving light from the outside. In this swinging part, the surface of the main body of the swinging part made of an elastic material is coated with a phosphorescent paint.

[0074] The swinging part may be a transparent body that receives light from the outside and condenses or diffuses it. Typical transparent bodies include lenses and prisms. In this swinging part, this lens or prism is formed of an elastic material.

[0075] The swinging part may be a light emitter that emits light by itself. Typical light emitters include chemiluminescent substances that utilize chemiluminescence by chemical reactions. Other examples of light emitters include light-emitting devices. For example, a swinging part with a light-emitting diode and a battery fixed to the main body is used.

[0076] Above, the embodiment in a fishing lure has been described. Although not mentioned here, this lure can also be applied to lures for shellfish other than fish, such as squid jigs.

[0077] As described above, this lure has excellent assemblability and durability and can appeal to fish eaters. Thus, the superiority of this lure is clear.

[0078] [Disclosed Items] The following items are the disclosure of preferred embodiments.

[0079] [Item 1] A lure comprising a body having a cavity inside, a swinging part provided in the cavity so as to be visible from the outside and capable of emitting light, and a connecting member made of a polymer elastic body that swingably attaches the swinging part to the body.

[0080] [Item 2] The lure according to Item 1, wherein the material of the polymer elastic body is rubber or a thermoplastic elastomer.

[0081] [Item 3] The lure according to item 1 or 2, wherein the connecting member is rod-shaped and the cross-sectional shape of the connecting member is circular, elliptical or polygonal.

[0082] [Item 4] The lure according to any one of items 1 to 3, wherein in the connecting member, the area of the end face on the body side is different from the area of the end face on the swing part side.

[0083] [Item 5] The lure according to any one of items 1 to 4, wherein the cross-sectional area at a predetermined position between both end faces of the connecting member is different from both the area of the end face on the body side and the area of the end face on the swing part side.

[0084] [Item 6] The lure according to any one of items 1 to 3, comprising a first connecting member and a second connecting member located on the swing part side of the first connecting member and having characteristics different from those of the first connecting member.

[0085] [Item 7] The lure according to item 6, wherein the cross-sectional area of the second connecting member is different from the cross-sectional area of the first connecting member.

[0086] [Item 8] The lure according to item 6 or 7, wherein the first connecting member is made of a first polymer elastomer and the second connecting member is made of a second polymer elastomer having characteristics different from those of the first polymer elastomer.

[0087] [Item 9] The lure according to any one of items 1 to 3, comprising a first connecting member as the connecting member, a second connecting member located on the swing part side of the first connecting member, and an intermediate part located between the first connecting member and the second connecting member and having characteristics different from those of both the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

[0088] [Item 10] The lure according to item 9, wherein the intermediate part is made of a polymer elastomer.

[0089] [Item 11] The lure according to item 10, wherein the cross-sectional area of the intermediate portion is different from both the cross-sectional area of the first connecting member and the cross-sectional area of the second connecting member.

[0090] [Item 12] The lure according to item 10 or 11, wherein the first connecting member is made of a first polymer elastomer, the second connecting member is made of a second polymer elastomer, and the intermediate portion is made of a third polymer elastomer having characteristics different from both the first polymer elastomer and the second polymer elastomer.

[0091] [Item 13] The lure according to any one of items 1 to 12, wherein the connecting member is adhered or welded to the swinging portion.

[0092] [Item 14] The lure according to any one of items 1 to 13, wherein the swinging portion is any one of a reflector, a phosphor, a phosphorescent substance, and a transparent body that receives light from the outside and emits light.

[0093] [Item 15] The lure according to any one of items 1 to 13, wherein the swinging portion is a light-emitting body that emits light by itself. [Industrial Applicability]

[0094] This lure is suitable for fishing in various fields such as lakes, ponds, dams, rivers, and seas. [Explanation of Signs]

[0095] 2, 100... Lure 4, 102... Body 6... Line eye 8... Hook eye 10... Hook 12, 104... Swinging portion 14, 30, 32, 34, 40, 46, 52, 58, 64, 70, 76, 84, 92, 96, 106... Connecting member 16 ··· bar 18 ··· head 20 ··· tail 22, 110 ··· cavity 24, 26 ··· protrusion 28 ··· hole 60, 66, 72, 80, 88 ··· first connecting member 62, 68, 74, 82, 90 ··· second connecting member 78, 86 ··· middle part 94, 96 ··· spring

Claims

1. A body having a cavity inside, A swinging part provided in the cavity so as to be visible from the outside and capable of emitting light, A connecting member made of a polymer elastomer that attaches the swinging part to the body so as to be swingable, Comprising: The connecting member is rod-shaped, The cross-sectional shape of the connecting member is circular, elliptical or polygonal, The swinging part has a protrusion, and the protrusion of the swinging part is inserted into the connecting member, The connecting member is a luer that is adhered or welded to the swinging part.

2. The luer according to claim 1, wherein the material of the polymer elastomer is rubber or a thermoplastic elastomer.

3. The luer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, in the connecting member, the area of the end face on the body side is different from the area of the end face on the swinging part side.

4. The luer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cross-sectional area at a predetermined position between both end faces of the connecting member is different from both the area of the end face on the body side and the area of the end face on the swinging part side.

5. The luer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a first connecting member and a second connecting member located on the swinging part side of the first connecting member and having different characteristics from the first connecting member.

6. The luer according to claim 5, wherein the cross-sectional area of the second connecting member is different from the cross-sectional area of the first connecting member.

7. The luer according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the first connecting member is made of a first polymer elastomer, and the second connecting member is made of a second polymer elastomer having different characteristics from the first polymer elastomer.

8. The luer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a first connecting member as the connecting member, a second connecting member located on the swinging part side of the first connecting member, and an intermediate part located between the first connecting member and the second connecting member and having different characteristics from both the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

9. The luer according to claim 8, wherein the intermediate part is made of a polymer elastomer.

10. The luer according to claim 9, wherein the cross-sectional area of the intermediate part is different from both the cross-sectional area of the first connecting member and the cross-sectional area of the second connecting member.

11. The luer according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the first connecting member is made of a first polymer elastomer, the second connecting member is made of a second polymer elastomer, and the intermediate part is made of a third polymer elastomer having different characteristics from both the first polymer elastomer and the second polymer elastomer.

12. The lure according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein an inner surface of the body is provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion of the body is inserted into the connection member.

13. The lure according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the swinging portion is any one of a reflector, a phosphor, a phosphorescent substance, and a transparent body that receives light from the outside and emits light.

14. The lure according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the swinging portion is a light-emitting body that emits light by itself.

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