Adjustable Fly Reel Housing with Transverse Spool Shaft
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fly fishing kits are inconvenient due to the need for multiple rods, reels, and spools of varying sizes, which increase weight and bulk, especially when fishing in different waters or for varying fish sizes.
Innovation Solution
A fly reel housing with an adjustable mechanism that accommodates interchangeable spools of different sizes by moving the spool shaft transversely relative to the rod axis, maintaining the weight distribution and allowing for easy switching between standard spool sizes without changing the reel's longitudinal position on the rod.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple rods, reels, and spools of varying sizes are used to accommodate different fishing conditions, then the adaptability and versatility for fishing different waters and fish sizes is improved, but the weight and bulk of the fishing kit increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reel housing is designed with an adjustable mechanism that allows a single reel unit to accommodate multiple spool sizes (standard sizes 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9) by moving the spool shaft transversely relative to the rod axis. This enables one reel housing to perform the function of multiple specialized reels, providing versatility without requiring separate reels for different fishing conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The reel housing incorporates an adjustable mechanism with a track and stabilizer that allows dynamic repositioning of the spool shaft in the transverse direction. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the same reel housing to adapt to different spool sizes and fishing conditions, replacing the need for multiple static, specialized reel units.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple rods, reels, and spools of varying sizes are used to accommodate different fishing conditions, then the adaptability and versatility for fishing different waters and fish sizes is improved, but the bulk and inconvenience of the fishing kit increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reel housing is designed with an adjustable mechanism that allows a single reel unit to accommodate multiple spool sizes (standard sizes 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9) by moving the spool shaft transversely relative to the rod axis. This enables one reel housing to perform the function of multiple specialized reels, providing versatility without requiring separate reels for different fishing conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The reel housing incorporates an adjustable mechanism with a track and stabilizer that allows dynamic repositioning of the spool shaft in the transverse direction. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the same reel housing to adapt to different spool sizes and fishing conditions, replacing the need for multiple static, specialized reel units.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the spool shaft is moved transversely to accommodate different spool sizes, then the adaptability to different spool sizes is improved, but the complexity of the reel housing mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reel housing incorporates an adjustable mechanism with a track and stabilizer that allows dynamic repositioning of the spool shaft in the transverse direction. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the same reel housing to adapt to different spool sizes and fishing conditions, replacing the need for multiple static, specialized reel units.
Solution Approach 2:
The stabilizer acts as an intermediary component between the track and the spool shaft assembly. It provides the necessary support and guidance for the spool shaft to move smoothly along the track while maintaining proper alignment and stability, simplifying the overall mechanism design.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the reel housing is made adjustable to accommodate different spool sizes, then the versatility is improved, but the weight distribution and balance of the rod-reel system may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanism moves the spool shaft in the transverse direction (perpendicular to the rod axis) rather than along the longitudinal axis. This dimensional change allows different spool sizes to be accommodated without significantly altering the longitudinal weight distribution along the rod, as the spool shaft remains at a consistent longitudinal position while adjusting laterally.
Solution Approach 2:
The reel housing incorporates an adjustable mechanism with a track and stabilizer that allows dynamic repositioning of the spool shaft in the transverse direction. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the same reel housing to adapt to different spool sizes and fishing conditions, replacing the need for multiple static, specialized reel units.
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AI summary
A fishing reel housing for attachment to a rod along a longitudinal rod axis. The housing has a shaft for accepting a central bore of a line dispensing spool and an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the shaft in position transversely away from the rod axis while maintaining its position along the rod axis. A fishing reel comprises the reel housing with a spool with a central bore mounted thereon. A fishing apparatus comprises at least one rod having a mount to support a fishing reel thereon with the reel mounted on thereon. A kit comprises the reel housing and at least one line dispensing spool having a central bore for mounting on the shaft of the fishing reel housing and may comprise one or more rods, lines and/or lures.