Fishing Rod Cleaning Device with Pumped Nozzles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cleaning fishing rods after saltwater exposure is a labor-intensive and tedious process, often leading to neglect and premature wear, which can result in frequent rod replacements and increased expenses.
Innovation Solution
A fishing rod cleaning device with an interior space and adjustable nozzles or a handheld hose that allows for easy cleaning by pumping liquid from a reservoir or external water source, using a pump and fasteners to secure the rod, and bristles to prevent water spray, facilitating quick and efficient removal of salt residue and contaminants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual cleaning methods are used, then the cleaning process requires significant physical exertion and time, but the equipment can be cleaned without additional devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a pump system with multiple nozzles that spray water onto the fishing rod to automate the cleaning process. This hydraulic approach eliminates manual scrubbing and significantly reduces physical exertion required for cleaning saltwater fishing equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning device is designed to be self-contained with an integrated pump, water reservoir, and nozzle system that automatically sprays and rinses the rod. The system performs the cleaning function autonomously once activated, minimizing the need for manual intervention and effort.
2Productivity
If a pump system with multiple nozzles is used, then cleaning efficiency is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning device is divided into functional modules: a water reservoir, a pump system, multiple adjustable nozzles positioned at different locations, and a control mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while maintaining overall system manageability.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump system with multiple nozzles is designed to clean various parts of the fishing rod (rod body, reel, guides) simultaneously or sequentially. The adjustable nozzle positions allow the same device to adapt to different rod sizes and cleaning needs, enhancing versatility without requiring multiple separate devices.
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 enables quick and easy cleaning of fishing rods after saltwater exposure, reducing labor intensity and preventing corrosion, thereby extending the lifespan of the rods and reducing maintenance costs.
Implementation Method 1
a user can use at least one actuation mechanism to activate a pump which pumps liquid from the reservoir to and out from the nozzles
Implementation Method 2
The bristles allow a fishing rod to exit the interior space of the body during use, while also preventing water from spraying out of the interior space
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing rod and reel cleaning device is provided. The device allows a user to quickly and easily clean a fishing rod by inserting the rod into the interior space of the device wherein the rod is cleaned by a plurality of nozzles that spray liquid from a reservoir or from a water line. In another embodiment, the device is comprised of an exterior hose that can be used to spray liquid from a reservoir or from a water line onto a fishing rod.