Backpack Rod Holder Structure for Hands-Free Multi-Rod Carrying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current fishing bags and rod holders are not well designed to securely carry, protect, and transport multiple fishing rods while keeping a user's hands free for casting and other fishing activities.
Innovation Solution
A backpack with integrated fishing rod holders featuring rigid side walls, detachable leg elements, and a detachable base, allowing secure storage and transport of multiple rods, with optional shoulder straps and a stable design for various carrying modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple fishing rods are carried in the bag, then the quantity of fishing gear is improved, but the weight and bulk of the bag increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rod holders are integrated directly into the bag structure, merging the rod holder function with the bag body. This eliminates the need for separate rod holder components, reducing overall weight while maintaining the capability to carry multiple rods securely
Solution Approach 2:
The bag is designed with multiple rod holders that can accommodate different rod configurations, making the bag versatile for carrying various fishing gear combinations. The same bag structure serves both as a container and as a multi-rod holder system
2Reliability
If rigid rod holders are integrated into the bag, then the security and protection of fishing rods is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rod holder system is divided into multiple discrete holder units, each with rigid sidewalls, that are independently integrated into the bag at strategic locations. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing and assembly while providing secure rod holding at multiple positions
Solution Approach 2:
Rigid structural elements are strategically placed only at critical locations where rod holders are needed, rather than making the entire bag rigid. This localized reinforcement provides necessary security for rod holding while keeping the rest of the bag flexible and simple in construction
3Ease of operation
If the bag is designed for hands-free carrying, then the ease of operation is improved, but the weight distribution and balance become more difficult to manage
Solution Approach 1:
The bag incorporates multiple carrying options including shoulder straps and backpack configurations, allowing users to choose the most comfortable carrying method for their specific needs and terrain conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The rod holders are positioned and oriented in three-dimensional space around the bag structure, allowing rods to be carried at various angles and positions that optimize balance and weight distribution for different carrying modes
Data Source
AI summary
A backpack is disclosed. The backpack includes at least one rod holder component attached to a side wall of the bag. Each rod holder component includes one or more rod holders having rigid side walls. Each rod holder is sized and arranged for holding a fishing rod. Each rod holder component includes a base for attaching the rod holder component to the bag.