Fishing Reel Stringer Spool Retainer Tension Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for replacing fishing line on a reel are cumbersome, often requiring two people due to slipping and misalignment issues, and result in unsatisfactory performance when done alone, leading to line twists and tangling.
Innovation Solution
A reel stringer device with a spool retainer, eyelets, springs, and a fastener that holds the new line spool in position, allowing the fishing line to be wound onto the reel spool using a crank handle, while preventing free-spinning to avoid tangling, and featuring a housing with storage and a line cutter for convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a new fishing line is transferred to a reel by hand-winding, then the operation can be performed with simple tools, but the line is prone to slipping and misalignment requiring two people
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a reel stringer device as an intermediary tool between the new line spool and the reel. This device includes a guide eyelet that directs the line path, a tensioning mechanism with spring and pawl that maintains proper line tension, and a mounting system that secures both the spool and reel in correct alignment. This intermediary device enables a single person to perform the line transfer operation effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The reel stringer incorporates a self-tensioning mechanism using a spring-loaded pawl that automatically maintains proper line tension during the winding process. The device also includes a ratchet mechanism that prevents the reel from rotating backward, allowing the line to be wound smoothly without requiring a second person to control tension or prevent slippage.
2Ease of manufacture
If a user attempts to transfer the line by themselves without proper equipment, then no additional tools are needed, but the line becomes twisted leading to unsatisfactory performance
Solution Approach 1:
The reel stringer serves as a mediating device that ensures proper line transfer geometry. The guide eyelet positioned between the spool and reel creates the correct line path, preventing twists. The tensioning mechanism ensures the line is pulled taut and evenly during winding, eliminating the twisting problems that occur during manual self-transfer.
Solution Approach 2:
The device changes the physical parameters of the line transfer process by maintaining constant tension through the spring mechanism and controlling the winding speed through the ratchet system. These parameter controls ensure the line is wound evenly and without twist, improving reliability of the fishing line performance.
3Ease of operation
If a spool retainer allows the new line spool to rotate freely, then the fishing line can be pulled smoothly, but the spool may free-spin causing the fishing line to tangle
Solution Approach 1:
The spool retainer uses a dynamic ratchet mechanism that allows the spool to rotate in the forward direction (when line is being pulled) but prevents rotation in the reverse direction. This one-way rotation control enables smooth line feeding while preventing free-spinning that would cause tangling. The spring-loaded pawl engages with the ratchet teeth to provide this controlled rotational freedom.
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 and efficient transfer of new fishing line to a reel without the need for two people, maintaining proper tension and preventing tangling, thus enhancing the performance and usability of the fishing reel.
Implementation Method 1
one or more springs may press against the sides of the new line spool either directly or indirectly via the one or more flat washers such that the new line spool is prevented from free-spinning
Implementation Method 2
The one or more flat washers may reduce friction between the new line spool and the housing and/or between the new line spool and the one or more springs
Data Source
AI summary
The reel stringer may comprise a spool retainer, one or more eyelets, a reel holder, a housing, and a line cutter. The reel stringer may be operable to hold a new line spool and a reel such that fishing line may be wound onto a reel spool from the new line spool by turning a crank handle on the reel. The reel may removably couple to the reel holder for stringing. The spool retainer may hold the new line spool such that the new line spool may rotate as the fishing line is used. The fishing line may feed from the new line spool, through the one or more eyelets, and onto the reel. A first storage section may be used to store spools of string and other supplies. An alternative embodiment may provide a second storage area.