Adjustable Decoy Rigging for Non-Tangle Water Depth Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional waterfowl hunting lure securing systems suffer from tangling, lack of adjustability, durability issues, and cumbersome deployment, leading to inefficiency and frustration for hunters.
Innovation Solution
A non-tangle, water depth adjustable system using a vinyl-coated cable with a top finger loop and adjustable silicone band, along with stainless steel clips and swivels, allowing for quick attachment, removal, and depth adjustment of decoys.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fixed-length cables are permanently attached to the keel of the lure, then the lure can be securely held in water, but the cable becomes tangled during storage or deployment
Solution Approach 1:
The cable system is divided into multiple segments with connection points that can be independently adjusted. The cable includes a first portion connected to the lure keel and a second portion connected to the weight, with an adjustable connection point between them. This segmentation allows the cable to be configured for different water depths without tangling, while maintaining secure attachment at each segment.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable system transitions from a fixed-length permanent attachment to a dynamic adjustable configuration. The connection point between cable portions can be moved along the cable length to adapt to varying water depths, and the cable can be quickly deployed and stored without tangling due to its flexible, adjustable nature.
2Device complexity
If fixed-length cables are used, then the cable structure is simple, but the depth at which the lure can be submerged is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The cable system allows dynamic adjustment of the effective cable length by moving the connection point between cable portions along the cable. This enables the same simple cable structure to adapt to various water depths, providing versatility without requiring multiple fixed-length cables or complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable cable system serves multiple functions: it can be configured for different water depths, easily deployed and stored without tangling, and maintains secure attachment. A single cable structure with adjustable connection points replaces multiple specialized components, achieving multi-functionality with minimal complexity.
3Reliability
If complex locking mechanisms are used to secure the cable to the keel, then the cable attachment is secure, but the mechanism becomes cumbersome to operate in cold or wet conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is segmented into simple connection points that can be independently secured. Rather than using a single complex locking mechanism, the cable uses straightforward connection methods at each segment (lure attachment, weight attachment, and intermediate connection), making each operation simple and reliable even in cold or wet conditions.
4Ease of operation
If fixed-length cables are permanently attached, then the deployment process is straightforward, but quick adjustment of cable length is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The cable system allows dynamic reconfiguration of length by moving the connection point between cable portions. The deployment remains simple as the cable can be quickly adjusted to the desired length and secured, providing both ease of operation and adaptability to changing hunting conditions or water depths.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system prevents tangling, ensures easy and durable decoy deployment, and adapts to varying water depths, enhancing hunting efficiency and effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
the releasable attachment mechanism including elasticity of the adjustable silicone band so that the adjustable silicone band stretches when actuated between the closed storage state and the open state
Data Source
AI summary
The present technology in various embodiments provides a universal fit, non-tangle, water depth adjustable system for securing waterfowl hunting lures, such as duck and goose decoys. The system comprises an adjustable silicone band, a vinyl-coated cable, and adjustable stainless steel clips. The adjustable silicone band allows for quick attachment and removal from the decoy, ensuring durability and preventing tangling. The vinyl-coated cable is designed to be tangle-free and can be adjusted to different water depths using the stainless steel clips. The system also includes a swivel and additional clips for secure attachment of weights. This innovative design addresses the common issues of tangling, lack of adjustability, and durability found in traditional decoy rigs, providing hunters with an efficient and effective solution for deploying and storing decoys.