Segmented Bait Holder with Hook-Connector for Secure Line Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bait holders require cutting and retying the fishing line to attach and detach, and often detach during casting and retrieving, leading to loss.
Innovation Solution
A bait holder composed of two identical sections with connectors that attach to the fishing line without cutting, forming an enclosed receptacle to hold attractor bait, with features like hooks, slots, and posts to secure the line and prevent detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the holder requires threading the fishing line through the holder, then the holder can be attached to the fishing line, but the process becomes tedious requiring cutting and retying the line
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into a body portion and a connector portion. The connector portion includes a hook with a slot that can be independently attached to the fishing line by threading the line through the slot, while the body portion contains the attractor bait. This segmentation allows the connector to handle the attachment function separately, making the overall attachment process simpler and less tedious.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector portion acts as an intermediary between the holder body and the fishing line. Instead of threading the line directly through the holder body, the line is threaded through the connector's slot and secured by the hook structure. This intermediary component simplifies the attachment process while maintaining secure connection.
2Productivity
If the holder is frequently cast and retrieved, then fishing activity increases, but the holder detaches from the fishing line due to force exerted
Solution Approach 1:
The connector portion is designed with a hook and slot mechanism that allows for dynamic attachment and detachment. The hook engages with the fishing line in a way that provides secure holding during casting and retrieving operations, while still allowing easy removal when needed. The dynamic design accommodates the forces exerted during active fishing.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is pre-designed with the hook and slot structure that is optimized for securing to the fishing line before casting begins. This preliminary configuration ensures that when fishing activities start, the attachment is already optimized to withstand the forces of casting and retrieving, preventing detachment during normal use.
3Reliability
If the holder requires cutting and retying the fishing line for attachment, then the holder can be securely attached, but time is lost in the cutting and retying process
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the holder into body and connector portions, the attachment process is simplified to only requiring threading the fishing line through the connector's slot and securing it with the hook. This eliminates the need to cut and retye the entire fishing line, significantly reducing the time required for attachment while maintaining secure connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector's slot and hook structure provides a uniform, standardized attachment mechanism that can be quickly and easily applied to the fishing line without complex steps. This homogeneous design simplifies the attachment process to a single, repeatable action that is both secure and time-efficient.
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AI summary
A bait holder to be attached to a fishing line and hold bait attractor. The bait holder is constructed from first and second sections. The sections attach together to form an enclosed interior space to hold the bait attractor. Connector sections on each of the sections provide for attaching the sections individually to the fishing lines. The connector sections align together in the closed configuration to form a receptacle to secure the fishing line.