Fishing Rod Butt Hinge Assembly with Angle Selector Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing rod butts for big game fishing either lack the ability to be used interchangeably as a straight butt or a bent butt during fishing, posing a risk of finger injury from pivoting mechanisms, and do not effectively reduce physical strain on the angler.
Innovation Solution
A fishing rod butt design featuring a first segment and a second segment coupled by a hinge assembly with an angle-selector grip and locking pin mechanism, allowing for safe and adjustable conversion between straight and bent configurations to reduce strain and prevent finger injuries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-unit fishing rod butt with a pivoting mechanism is used to convert between straight and bent configurations, then the adaptability is improved, but the risk of finger injury increases
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful pivoting mechanism is extracted and removed from the fishing rod butt design. Instead of using a single-unit butt with a pivoting mechanism that risks finger injury, the patent employs separate, replaceable butt sections (straight butt and bent butt) that can be independently selected and installed, eliminating the dangerous moving parts while maintaining configurability.
Solution Approach 2:
The fishing rod butt is segmented into separate, interchangeable components rather than being a single-unit structure. The rod assembly includes a rod blank, reel seat, and distinct butt sections (straight butt and bent butt) that can be independently replaced, allowing configuration changes without requiring moving mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If accessories are added to enable conversion between straight and bent butt configurations, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fishing rod butt is segmented into separate, interchangeable components rather than being a single-unit structure. The rod assembly includes a rod blank, reel seat, and distinct butt sections (straight butt and bent butt) that can be independently replaced, allowing configuration changes without requiring moving mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The fishing rod is designed with universal compatibility for both straight and bent butt configurations through standardized mounting interfaces. The rod blank and reel seat can accommodate either type of butt section, providing multi-functionality without requiring complex conversion mechanisms or additional specialized components.
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing rod butt is provided with a first segment and a second segment and a hinge assembly coupled between the first segment and the second segment. The hinge assembly includes a first joint portion and a protrusion extending perpendicularly from the first joint portion. The protrusion includes a second joint portion forming a right angle between the first joint portion and the second joint portion. An angle-selector grip extends from the second joint portion of the protrusion into a cavity formed within a bottom side of the second segment. The angle selector-grip includes a locking pin pinhole in coaxial alignment with pinholes disposed on each side of the second segment. The first segment pivotally attaches to the second segment and the angle selector grip lockably repositions the first segment to the second segment via a locking pin.