Fishing Lure Mimicking Distressed Bird with Mobile Wings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fishing lures lack an effective design to mimic a distressed bird, which is a natural trigger for fish to bite, leading to lower catch rates.
Innovation Solution
A fishing lure bait featuring a body with stainless steel hooks, wing arms, and UV-coated luminilite material, designed to mimic a distressed bird, with mobile wing arms and durable construction for increased visibility and attractiveness to fish.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional fishing lures are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but they lack effectiveness in mimicking a distressed bird, leading to lower catch rates
Solution Approach 1:
The lure is divided into multiple functional segments: a body portion, multiple wing portions attached at different locations, and a tail portion. This segmentation allows each part to serve a specific function - the body provides buoyancy and visibility, the wings create movement and mimic bird behavior, and the tail adds to the realistic appearance. The segmented design enables the lure to effectively mimic a distressed bird while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The wing portions are designed to be mobile and flexible, allowing them to move independently in response to water currents and retrieval motion. This dynamic behavior creates a realistic flapping motion that mimics a distressed bird, significantly improving catch rates. The mobility of the wings transforms the static lure into a dynamic bait that actively attracts fish.
2Reliability
If the lure uses multiple components (body, wings, hooks, fasteners), then it can effectively mimic a distressed bird, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional components are merged into integrated structures. The body portion incorporates buoyant elements and visibility features (such as reflective or fluorescent materials) into a single molded piece. The wing portions are pre-assembled with attachment mechanisms (such as split rings or snap fittings) that allow quick connection to the body. This merging reduces the number of separate manufacturing steps while maintaining the multi-component design needed for effective bird mimicry.
Solution Approach 2:
Components are prepared in advance with pre-installed attachment features. Hooks are pre-attached to the body portion, and wing portions come with pre-installed fastening mechanisms. This preliminary preparation simplifies the final assembly process, allowing rapid construction of the complete lure while ensuring proper positioning and secure attachment of all components.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If the lure is made durable with UV coating and stainless steel hooks, then it maintains effectiveness longer, but the material cost and manufacturing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lure employs composite material construction combining different materials for optimal performance and durability. The body is made from buoyant plastic or foam material that provides floatation and durability. Stainless steel hooks are used for corrosion resistance and strength. A UV-resistant coating or paint is applied to protect the body material from degradation and maintain color vibrancy. This composite approach ensures long-term durability while using materials that are relatively easy to source and work with.
Solution Approach 2:
The design accepts that certain components may be replaced rather than the entire lure discarded. If a hook becomes damaged or a wing portion loses its mobility, only that specific component needs replacement rather than replacing the entire lure. This approach extends the overall lifespan of the lure system while keeping replacement costs low and manufacturing simple.
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing lure bait configured to attract fish which may include a body, a first wing arm and second wing arm. A stainless steel hooks molded to the body configured to couple to a plurality of fasteners, wherein the fasteners may be attached to the first and second wing arms. The fishing lure bait substantially covered by a clear UV protection for a lifetime usage.