Wireless Fishing Reel Tension Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fishing reels used in trolling for big game fishing face challenges in communicating real-time fishing information, such as fish strikes, to the navigator, leading to difficulties in adjusting boat speed and direction effectively.
Innovation Solution
A fishing reel equipped with a tension detector, communication portion, and optional torque sensor, speed detector, and water depth sensor that transmits data to an external display apparatus, allowing the navigator to receive real-time information on line tension, rotational speed, and water depth wirelessly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional fishing reels are used without communication devices, then the device complexity is low, but the navigator cannot acquire real-time fishing information when positioned away from the angler
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a communication portion as an intermediary component that bridges the gap between the angler's reel and the navigator's display device. This mediator transmits tension detection data wirelessly, enabling information flow without direct physical connection or complex wiring between the reel and navigator's equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/verbal communication system with an electronic detection and wireless transmission system. Instead of relying on verbal reports from the angler, the system uses electronic tension detectors and wireless communication to automatically transmit fishing status data to the navigator's display device.
2Reliability
If verbal communication is used between angler and navigator, then the device complexity remains low, but the information transmission is unreliable and delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a real-time feedback system where the tension detector continuously monitors fishing line tension and immediately transmits this data to the navigator's display. This closed-loop feedback mechanism provides the navigator with up-to-date information about fish strikes and fishing conditions, enabling timely responses without the delays inherent in verbal communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting and transmitting fishing information without requiring the angler to manually report status. The tension detector and communication portion work autonomously to monitor and communicate fishing conditions, freeing the angler to focus on fishing while providing the navigator with reliable real-time data.
3Ease of operation
If the navigator is positioned far from the angler, then the operational space is improved, but the navigator cannot acquire fishing information in real-time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions information transmission from a spatial dimension (requiring physical proximity between angler and navigator) to a wireless electromagnetic dimension. This allows the navigator to be positioned anywhere within wireless communication range while maintaining real-time access to fishing information, effectively adding spatial freedom without sacrificing information access.
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 navigator to receive accurate and timely fishing information, facilitating better coordination with the angler to optimize fishing results by allowing for precise adjustments to boat speed and direction.
Implementation Method 1
the torque sensor detects the torque applied to the spool shaft
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing reel has a reel unit that is mounted on the fishing rod, a spool that is rotatably attached to the reel unit, a tension detector that detects tension applied to the said fishing line, and a communication portion that transmits to a fishing information display apparatus data of the tension applied to the fishing line detected by the tension detector. The fishing information display apparatus is provided externally of a fishing reel, and receives data communicated from the fishing reel. The fishing information display apparatus includes a body member, a display portion provided in the body member, a communication portion that receives from the fishing reel data of the tension applied to the fishing line, and a controller that is displays on the display portion the data of tension received from the fishing reel. A navigator away from an angler can certainly have information of the fishing situation.