Fishing Lure with Angled Biasing Elements for Controlled Lateral Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fishing lures lack the ability to control lateral movement, which can limit their effectiveness in attracting fish, especially in scenarios where precise directional movement is beneficial.
Innovation Solution
A fishing lure design featuring a body portion and tail portion connected by a jointed mechanism with biasing elements that can be angled between 30 to 65 degrees, allowing the user to control the lure's lateral movement by adjusting the angle between the body and tail portions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional fishing lures are used, then the structure is simple, but the ability to control lateral movement is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The lure is divided into separate body and tail portions connected by a jointed connection, allowing independent movement of each section. This segmentation enables controlled lateral movement while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that does not significantly increase device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The jointed connection between body and tail portions allows dynamic adjustment of the lure's configuration. The connection can pivot and flex to enable lateral movement when needed, while returning to a neutral position when not in use, providing operational control without permanent structural complexity.
2Ease of operation
If biasing elements are added to control movement, then movement control improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The biasing elements are configured to automatically return the jointed connection to its neutral position after lateral movement. This self-service mechanism reduces the need for complex control systems or additional components, simplifying manufacturing while maintaining movement control capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The biasing elements provide controlled resistance and force characteristics that enable movement control through material property selection rather than complex mechanical arrangements. By adjusting spring constants and geometric parameters, the desired control is achieved without increasing assembly complexity.
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 the user to control both vertical and lateral movement of the lure, enhancing its attractiveness to fish and improving the chances of catching by mimicking the natural movement of prey.
Implementation Method 1
at least two biasing elements each extending from opposite sides of the body portion... configured to selectively contact opposed surfaces of the tail portion
Data Source
AI summary
Various aspects disclosed relate to a fishing lure. The fishing lure includes a body portion having a longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The fishing lure further includes a tail portion and a jointed connection between the body portion and the tail portion. The body portion includes at least two biasing elements each extending from opposite sides of the body portion at an angle in a range of from about 30 degrees to about 65 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis. The at least two biasing elements are each configured to selectively contact opposed surfaces of the tail portion.