Multi-functional Angler Tool with Magnetic Hinge and Integrated Functions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Anglers face inconvenience and space issues when carrying multiple tools for various maintenance tasks like cutting fishing lines, clearing hook eyes, and crimping lead shots while fishing in difficult field conditions.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional tool with hingedly connected arms, a cutting blade, pin pocket for clearing debris, crimping pockets for lead shots, and a fishing line guide channel, facilitated by opposing magnets and a torsional spring for easy operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If anglers carry multiple separate tools for different maintenance tasks, then each task can be performed with a specialized tool, but the total space required and handling difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate angling tools (line cutter, hook eye cleaner, lead shot crimper) into a single multi-functional tool with integrated features. The tool includes a cutting blade for line cutting, a pin pocket for cleaning hook eyes, and crimping pockets for securing lead shots, all within one device that anglers carry instead of multiple separate tools
Solution Approach 2:
The tool is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously - it can cut fishing lines, clear debris from hook eyes, and crimp lead shots onto lines. This universal design allows a single tool to replace several specialized tools, reducing the number of items anglers need to carry while maintaining full functional capability
2Device complexity
If a single multi-functional tool is used, then space and handling are improved, but the tool must integrate multiple functions that may compete for space and usability
Solution Approach 1:
The multi-functional tool is segmented into distinct functional zones within the single device. The cutting blade, pin pocket, and crimping pockets are positioned as separate, accessible features that can be used independently. This segmentation allows each function to be easily accessed and operated without interfering with the other functions, maintaining handling convenience despite the integrated design
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
Enables anglers to perform multiple tasks compactly and conveniently, reducing the need for multiple tools and improving handling during fishing.
Implementation Method 1
a pair of opposing magnets positioned on each arm adjacent to the hinged end of the tool. The opposing magnets can be inset into each arm and can be configured with opposite polarities so as to provide a repelling force urging the free ends of the arms to remain spread apart
Implementation Method 2
an inset magnet can be positioned on the underside of the arm and polarized to attract and hold the hook eye into the hook alignment slot
Data Source
AI summary
A multifunctional tool for use by anglers is provided. The tool can include a pair of arms positioned in an overlapping fashion and connected together at one end by a coupling pin in order to form a hinged connection allowing the opposing free ends to open and close. The tool can include a cutting blade at the free end to allow users to cut a fishing line by pressing the arms together. The tool can also include a pin pocket with a pin extending therethrough to allow users to clear the eye of a fishing hook. The tool can also include a pair of crimping pockets to allow users to crimp a lead shot onto a fishing line by pressing the tool arms together. The tool can also include a guide channel to allow users to easily thread a fishing line through the eye of a hook.