Fishing Line Clip with Colored Plug for Rod Eyelet Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fishermen face difficulties in pre-threading and storing fishing rods without the fishing line falling through eyelets, and differentiating between rods with various lines during preparation and transportation.
Innovation Solution
A fishing line clip with a plug and clamp design that securely attaches to the fishing line, preventing it from falling through rod eyelets, featuring a v-slot for frictional grip and a plug that won't pass through the eyelets, optionally with a swivel collar and colored or indicia-marked for line identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fisherman ties off the string after threading the rod eyelets, then the fishing line is secured, but it becomes difficult to differentiate which rod is strung with which line
Solution Approach 1:
The plug is provided in various colors to enable easy identification of different fishing lines and their corresponding rods. This color-coding system allows fishermen to quickly distinguish between multiple rods without compromising the security of the fishing line attachment.
2Reliability
If a fisherman attaches a hook or lure as a placeholder, then the fishing line is retained in place, but hooks become a hazard during handling and transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses a simple plastic or polymer plug instead of a hook or lure as a placeholder. This non-hazardous object serves the same retention function without creating safety risks during handling and transportation of the fishing rod.
3Productivity
If multiple rods are prepared with different fishing lines, then fishing readiness is improved, but it becomes difficult to differentiate which rod has which line
Solution Approach 1:
Different colored plugs are used on different rods to create a visual identification system. This allows fishermen to quickly recognize which rod is equipped with which type of fishing line, maintaining organizational efficiency when multiple rods are prepared in advance.
4Ease of operation
If a fishing line is pre-threaded through rod eyelets, then storage and transportation are simplified, but the line may inadvertently fall through the eyelets
Solution Approach 1:
The solution divides the retention function into two parts: the fishing line itself and a separate plug component. The plug acts as a independent retention element that prevents the line from passing through the eyelets, maintaining line position stability while preserving storage convenience.
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
Enables easy pre-threading and storage of fishing rods by preventing line loss and simplifies line differentiation between multiple rods.
Implementation Method 1
converging clamp side portions that form a v-slot therebetween, wherein the v-slot is adapted to physically pinch a fishing line in between the clamp side portions with a friction grip
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing line clip is a handy tool for fishermen when stringing up a fishing rod for use or storage. The line clip can be releasably attached to a fishing line that has been fed through fishing rod eyelets. The clip prevents the line from falling back through the eyelets. The clip includes a plug fixed to a line clamp. The plug is sized to be larger than the diameter of a fishing rod eyelet. The line clamp allows for convenient fixing and releasing of a fishing line to the clip.