Fishing Stand Line-Clip Mechanism for Hands-Free Fish Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing stands require a hand-over-hand method to reel in a fish using a rattle wheel, which can be difficult when the line is wet or the fisher lacks hand strength or dexterity.
Innovation Solution
A fishing stand assembly with a rattle wheel mount and fishing pole mount that allows the fishing line to be attached to a rattle wheel line, providing an audible alert when a fish pulls, enabling the fisher to use the fishing pole to reel in the fish without manually handling the line.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hand-over-hand method is used to reel in the fish with a rattle wheel, then the fish can be captured, but the operation becomes difficult when the line is wet and slippery or when the fisher lacks hand strength and dexterity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a line attachment mechanism that connects the fishing line to the rattle wheel line, serving as an intermediary that transfers the pulling force from the fish to the rattle wheel without requiring direct hand contact with the wet and slippery line. This mediator eliminates the need for hand-over-hand handling while maintaining the fish capture function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical hand-over-hand line handling system with a automated line attachment system where the fishing line is permanently or temporarily attached to the rattle wheel line. This substitution eliminates the need for manual dexterity and hand strength by using a mechanical connection that automatically transfers force when the fish pulls.
2Ease of operation
If the fishing line is attached to the rattle wheel line, then the fisher can use the fishing pole to reel in the fish, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the line attachment system into distinct components: a first line attachment mechanism for connecting the fishing line to the rattle wheel line, and a second line attachment mechanism for securing the rattle wheel line to the fishing pole. This segmentation allows each mechanism to be simple and specialized, reducing overall complexity while enabling the desired functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary attachment of the fishing line to the rattle wheel line before the fishing action begins. This preliminary action ensures that when the fish pulls, the connection is already in place and ready to transfer force, eliminating the need for complex real-time adjustments during the fishing process.
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
Facilitates easy and efficient fish capture by allowing the fishing pole to be used to reel in the fish, eliminating the need for a hand-over-hand method, especially in slippery conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The rattle wheel is rotatable around the axle. The rattle wheel audibly emits a noise when the rattle wheel rotates around the axle.
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing stand assembly for indicating that a fish is pulling on a fishing line and facilitating capture of the fish with a fishing rod includes a rattle wheel mount coupled to a board. A rattle wheel is rotatably coupled to the rattle wheel mount. A rattle wheel line is outwardly extendable from the rattle wheel. A fishing pole mount is coupled to the board. The fishing pole mount includes a chamber. A fishing pole is removably positionable in the chamber. The fishing pole includes a grip, a fishing rod, and a fishing line. A bobber is coupled to the fishing line. A line clip couples the fishing line to the rattle wheel line. The bobber contacts the line clip to secure a position of the rattle wheel line relative to the fishing line wherein extension of the fishing line pulls the rattle wheel line to rotate the rattle wheel.