Multifunction Fish Holder with Puncture-Resistant Rib and Non-Slip Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for handling caught fish are often complex, expensive, and limited in their ability to grip a wide range of fish sizes, making it difficult for fishermen to safely and efficiently process their catch.
Innovation Solution
A multifunction fish holder with a flexible base layer, non-slip grip layer, removable fish hook remover, tape measure, pliers, grip straps, and a puncture-resistant rib, designed to provide a secure grip on fish of various sizes and assist in multiple processing tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If prior art devices are designed to grip fish effectively, then grip stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fish handling functions into a single integrated device. The holder includes a grip portion for securing the fish, a hook removal tool, a measuring tape, and a puncture-resistant rib all in one unit. This merging of functions reduces the number of separate devices a fisherman needs while maintaining effective grip stability through the dedicated grip portion design.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to perform multiple functions: gripping the fish securely, removing hooks, measuring the fish, and protecting against punctures. The universal design allows one device to handle various tasks throughout the fish processing workflow, from initial capture to measurement and storage, reducing overall device complexity compared to using multiple specialized tools.
2Manufacturing precision
If prior art devices are designed for specific fish sizes, then grip precision is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The grip portion of the holder is designed with flexible materials and adjustable components that can adapt to different fish sizes. The grip can flex and conform to various fish body shapes and sizes, maintaining precise contact and secure holding regardless of whether the fish is small or large. This dynamic design allows the same device to provide consistent grip precision across a wide range of fish sizes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If prior art devices are complex in design, then functionality is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct functional components: a grip portion for holding the fish, a hook removal tool, a measuring tape, and a puncture-resistant rib. Each component is separate and can be accessed independently, making the device easy to operate. The segmentation allows users to quickly reach for specific tools without navigating through a complex integrated system, while still providing comprehensive functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
A multifunction fish holder helps a user grip a just caught fish and uses a base layer to which a non-slip layer is attached to an inner surface thereof. A fish hook remover, a tape measure, and a pair of pliers are all attached to the base layer, either fixedly, removably, or a combination thereof. A puncture resistance rib extends along a midline of the base layer and helps prevent a fish's fin from penetrating the device and pricking a user's hand while gripping the fish. A grip strap is located on at least one side of the base layer, on an outer surface thereof, in order to allow the user to slip a hand therethrough for better grip of the device.