Fishing Rod Loop-and-Strap Securing for Line-Free Pier Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for securing fishing poles to piers are either cumbersome, interfere with the fishing line, or restrict the angler's mobility, as they require fixed mounting or take too long to attach and detach.
Innovation Solution
A quick-snap buckle system with a loop and adjustable strap that securely attaches a fishing pole to a pier railing without interfering with the line, allowing for easy attachment and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If tape or rope is used to secure the rod, then the rod can be held in place, but the tape or rope interferes with the free run of the fishing line
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the securing function from the line guidance function. The head component with its U-shaped configuration provides structural support and line guidance, while the separate strap component provides the securing function. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function without interfering with the other, resolving the contradiction between rod security and line freedom.
2Reliability
If tape or rope is used to secure the rod, then the rod can be held in place, but it takes too long to install and remove
Solution Approach 1:
The device transitions from static securing methods (tape wrapped around) to a dynamic buckling system. The quick-release buckle mechanism allows the strap to be rapidly engaged and disengaged through a simple locking action, dramatically reducing the time required to attach and remove the device while maintaining secure holding capability.
3Reliability
If mechanical holders mounted on boats are used, then the rod can be secured, but the fisherman cannot move from place to place
Solution Approach 1:
The device separates the securing mechanism into a portable head component that attaches to the rod and a strap component that connects to various anchor points on the pier. This segmentation allows the fisherman to carry the device and reposition it along the pier, providing both rod security and angler mobility.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to work with multiple types of pier structures (railings, posts, cross-bars) through the adjustable strap system. The head component can accommodate different rod positions and angles, making the device universally applicable across various pier configurations while maintaining security and mobility.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for securing a fishing pole or rod to a pier or other fixed object so that the fishing pole or rod can used without constantly being held. The head of the apparatus comprise a loop with a flat-bottomed spacer that can fit securely around a fishing pole or rod without interfering with the line. The head is attached by a quick-snap buckle to one end of an adjustable length strap, where the other end of the strap is fastened or connected to a pier railing, pole, post, cross-bar, or other fixed object or structure.