Fishing Hook Holder With Angled Slats and Biasing Element
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing hook storage solutions are inconvenient and insecure, often leading to tangled lines and exposed barbs, which can cause injury, and lack portability and organization, making it difficult for fishermen to efficiently store and retrieve hooks in various fishing environments.
Innovation Solution
A fishing hook holder system featuring angled slats, a biasing element with coil windings, and a backstop that securely organizes and retains hooks, along with a cover to shield the barb and a portable attachment mechanism, allowing for easy retrieval and storage of hooks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If fishing hooks are stored in tackle boxes, then storage capacity is provided, but hooks become intertwined and disorganized
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device divides the storage space into multiple compartments using partitions, with each compartment designed to hold a specific number of hooks (e.g., 5-10 hooks per compartment). This segmentation prevents hooks from becoming intertwined while maintaining adequate storage capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
Different compartments are designed with different configurations based on hook types and sizes. Each compartment provides localized organization tailored to specific fishing needs, allowing hooks to be securely held in predetermined positions without commingling with other hooks.
2Ease of operation
If hooks are secured by hook curvature in prior art, then storage is achieved, but fishermen must grasp the barb to insert and remove hooks
Solution Approach 1:
The device introduces a intermediary mechanism (retention lips and resilient elements) between the fisherman's hand and the hook barb. This intermediary allows hooks to be inserted and removed by gripping the shank or bend rather than the barb, eliminating direct contact with the harmful barb while maintaining secure retention.
Solution Approach 2:
The retention lips and resilient elements are designed to automatically engage with the hook shank when inserted, providing self-retaining functionality. Hooks are held securely without requiring constant manual intervention or grasping of the barb, allowing easy removal by simply pulling the hook out.
3Ease of operation
If prior art leaves the barb exposed, then easy access is provided, but injury to the fisherman may result
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful barb is effectively extracted from the accessible area by designing the retention mechanism to hold the hook shank and bend while leaving the barb exposed only in a controlled manner. The resilient elements and retention lips create a barrier that prevents accidental contact with the barb while maintaining easy access to the hook for intentional retrieval.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple organizers are purchased for different hook sizes, then specific hook types are organized, but the device becomes bulky and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is designed with universal compartments that can accommodate various hook sizes and types within each compartment. The partitions and retention elements are configured to handle different hook configurations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized organizers while maintaining adaptability to different fishing needs.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple organizational functions are merged into a single integrated device. The compartments, partitions, and retention mechanisms are combined into one portable unit that provides comprehensive organization for various hook types, replacing the need for multiple separate organizers and reducing overall bulk.
5Quantity of substance
If tackle boxes are used for storage, then hooks can be stored, but they are difficult to maneuver in fishing environments
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device transitions from a static tackle box to a more dynamic, adaptable structure. The compartments and partitions are designed to be lightweight and potentially reconfigurable, allowing the device to be easily moved and repositioned in various fishing environments while maintaining storage capacity.
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 system provides a secure, organized, and portable means of storing and retrieving fishing hooks, reducing the risk of injury and tangling, while allowing fishermen to easily access hooks in different fishing environments.
Implementation Method 1
a biasing element disposed proximate to the plurality of slats... a plurality of coil windings configured to bias towards each other
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing hook holder for retaining, storing, and rapidly dispensing a fishing hook is disclosed. The fishing hook holder comprises a base, a plurality of slats spaced apart from each other disposed on a first side of the base, a gap formed between adjacent slats of the plurality of slats, and a biasing element disposed proximate to the plurality of slats. A backstop is disposed proximate to the biasing element. The fishing hook holder comprises a cover positioned above the biasing element and in attachment with the first side of the base. The fishing hook holder further comprises a sharp edge for cutting an object. A portion of a fishing hook is sandwiched by at least one resilient element and an interior portion of a third side opening, and a barb on the fishing hook is received by a fourth side opening on a fourth side of the base.