Elastomeric Fishing Lure with Through-Line Tail for Lifelike Motion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional fishing lures require continuous reeling and casting, which is tedious and reduces the likelihood of catching fish, as they do not mimic lifelike movement and can scare off fish with repetitive motion.
Innovation Solution
A flexible fishing lure with a body design that includes a head, central, and tail portion, featuring a grommet for the fishing line and made of elastomeric material, allowing it to compress and return to its original shape, mimicking the movement of live bait by propelling itself through water with stored mechanical energy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the fishing line is attached to one end of the lure, then the structure is simple, but the lure cannot mimic lifelike movement and requires continuous reeling
Solution Approach 1:
The lure body is divided into multiple segments (head portion, central portion, tail portion) that can move independently. The fishing line passes through an opening in the central portion rather than being attached at one end, allowing different segments to move relative to each other and create lifelike motion patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The fishing line interaction is moved from a single-point attachment to a through-opening configuration, adding a dimensional aspect to the line-lure interaction. This allows the line to influence the lure's movement in multiple directions and planes, creating more realistic swimming motions.
2Productivity
If the fisherman continuously reels in and casts out the lure, then the lure can be repositioned, but the repetitive motion scares off fish and reduces catching likelihood
Solution Approach 1:
The lure is designed to generate its own lifelike movement through the interaction of the fishing line with its segmented body structure. When the line is pulled, the head, central, and tail portions move in sequence to create realistic swimming motions, eliminating the need for continuous manual reeling and casting to maintain attraction.
Solution Approach 2:
The lure maintains its attraction capability continuously while in the water without requiring periodic retrieval. The segmented body design allows the lure to exhibit sustained lifelike movement patterns that keep fish interested, eliminating the interruption caused by repeated casting cycles.
3Speed
If the fishing line pulls the lure through water, then the lure moves towards the fisherman, but the lure does not exhibit lifelike movement and keeps getting closer to the fisherman
Solution Approach 1:
The lure transitions from a static, rigid structure to a dynamic, segmented system where the head, central, and tail portions can move independently. This dynamic configuration allows the lure to exhibit variable motion patterns that mimic live bait, including acceleration, deceleration, and directional changes, while maintaining realistic appearance.
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
The lure can be manipulated to mimic live bait movement with minimal effort, increasing the likelihood of attracting fish and remaining in the desired location, reducing the need for constant reeling and casting, thus maximizing time in the water.
Implementation Method 1
the body is made of elastomeric material, allowing it to compress and return to its original shape
Implementation Method 2
mimicking the movement of live bait by propelling itself through water with stored mechanical energy
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a fishing lure including a body having a head portion and tail portion, wherein the tail portion includes an opening to receive a fishing line. The lure also includes a hook that is connected to the head portion, wherein tension applied to a fishing line thread through the opening and tied to the hook causes the body to bend and release of the tension applied to the fishing line causes the body to straighten.