Combined Fly Line Connector With Interlocking Pins And Holes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fly line terminals are limited in supporting multiple fly lines, require different pressing fixtures for varying sizes, are fragile, and cannot be reused, leading to increased manufacturing complexity and costs.
Innovation Solution
A combined-type fly line connector design featuring a main body with pins, engaging portions, and holes that allow multiple connectors to be combined, enabling integration of multiple fly lines without additional pressing fixtures, accommodating different sizes, and enhancing structural strength for reusability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional fly line terminals are used to support multiple fly lines, then each fly line can be connected individually, but the number of terminals and pressing fixtures increases, making the manufacturing process complicated and increasing costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fly line terminal functions into a single integrated terminal structure. The improved fly line terminal includes multiple pressing portions and engaging portions that can simultaneously secure multiple fly lines of different diameters, eliminating the need for multiple separate terminals and pressing fixtures.
Solution Approach 2:
The fly line terminal is designed with universal adaptability to handle fly lines of different diameters. The pressing portions can be adjusted to accommodate various fly line sizes, and the engaging portions can connect to different types of connectors, making a single terminal capable of supporting multiple fly lines with different specifications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different-sized fly line terminals are used to accommodate fly lines with different diameters, then each fly line can be properly secured, but the variety of terminal types increases, making the manufacturing process inconvenient and increasing costs
Solution Approach 1:
The fly line terminal incorporates multiple pressing portions with different sizes and shapes within a single terminal body. Each pressing portion is designed to accommodate fly lines of specific diameter ranges, allowing one terminal type to replace multiple specialized terminal types while simplifying the manufacturing process.
3Reliability
If conventional fly line terminals with pressing portions are used, then fly lines can be fixed securely, but the structure becomes fragile and easily breaks
Solution Approach 1:
The fly line terminal structure is divided into distinct functional segments: pressing portions for securing fly lines, engaging portions for connecting to connectors, and a supporting portion for structural reinforcement. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function while distributing stress throughout the structure, preventing catastrophic failure.
4Ease of manufacture
If conventional fly line terminals are used, then fly lines can be connected to the main circuit board, but the terminals cannot be reused and must be replaced during reworking
Solution Approach 1:
The fly line terminal is designed as a separate, reusable component that can be detached from both the fly lines and the main circuit board connector. The engaging portions allow for easy disengagement and reengagement, enabling the terminal to be removed, inspected, and reused during reworking processes without damaging the terminal structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A fly line connector is disclosed. A pin is connected to a main body. A fly line is wrapped around the pin. A first engaging portion is formed on the main body. A first engaging hole is formed in the main body and is opposite to the first engaging portion. When a number of the fly line connectors are combined together, the first engaging portion of one of the fly line connectors is engaged with the first engaging hole of the other one of the fly line connectors.