Fishing Reel Conversion Attachment for Electric Motor Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for transferring mechanical energy from electric motors to fishing reels are cumbersome, fragile, and ineffective in overcoming the drag when retrieving fish, making them difficult to use and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A mechanical coupling device with a body, arbor, and backing plate that securely attaches to a fishing reel's crank and handle, providing maximum mechanical advantage by transferring force along the crank arm to overcome drag, allowing easy attachment and detachment with one hand.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If existing devices are used to transfer mechanical energy from electric motors to fishing reels, then power retrieval is possible, but the devices are cumbersome, fragile, and ineffective in overcoming drag
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a mounting bracket that attaches to the reel crank, a drive shaft that receives motor input, and a connection mechanism that transfers power to the reel spool. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, improving overall reliability and reducing fragility.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is pre-configured with attachment features that align with the reel crank geometry, allowing the device to be pre-positioned for optimal power transfer before engaging the motor. This preliminary positioning ensures the device is ready to immediately overcome drag when power is applied.
2Power
If existing devices are used for transferring mechanical force, then some power transfer is achieved, but they are difficult to use and require special tools for attachment
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates self-aligning features and tool-free attachment mechanisms that allow the user to install and remove the device directly on the reel without requiring special tools. The bracket's geometry automatically positions the drive shaft correctly when mounted on the crank.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is designed to be universally compatible with standard fishing reel cranks, allowing the same device to be attached to different reel types without modification. This multi-functionality simplifies operation by eliminating the need for reel-specific attachment tools.
3Power
If existing devices are used for mechanical force transfer, then power transmission is possible, but they are expensive and do not offer good value
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses simple, inexpensive materials and manufacturing processes for the mounting bracket and drive shaft, accepting that these components may need replacement rather than designing for long-term durability. This approach significantly reduces manufacturing cost while maintaining adequate power transmission capability.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of designing a complex, expensive integrated electric reel, the invention inverts the approach by using a simple adapter device that connects to existing manual reels. This allows the use of inexpensive, readily available reel components while adding electric power transmission capability through a separate, low-cost attachment.
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 device simplifies the attachment process, ensures a secure connection, and enables efficient line retrieval with reduced tangling and faster operation, even with less powerful motors, at a significantly lower cost than existing solutions.
Implementation Method 1
transferring mechanical energy to the point of the reel that will offer the greatest mechanical advantage to the device
Implementation Method 2
This serves to provide mechanical advantage provided by the moment-arm which is at a fixed distance between the center of the spool and the knob, or handle at the end of the crank arm
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein are devices for transferring mechanical force from an electric motor to a fishing reel. Also disclosed are method of using devices to transferring mechanical force to a fishing reel. In an exemplary embodiment, the device includes a body that has at least one groove and at least one slot that are configured for removably engaging a crank arm of a fishing reel. The fishing reel crank arm includes a first end attached to a crank knob arm assembly for attaching the crank arm to the reel. The crank arm also has a second end that includes a crank handle shaft projecting from said second end. The body includes, at the first side, a groove defined therein for receiving the crank arm and a slot defined along an edge of the body for removably engaging the crank handle shaft.