Foldable Landing Net With Pivoting Support And Locking Pin
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Solution Overview
Problem
Anglers face challenges in quickly and efficiently landing fish due to the complexity of using large landing nets, which can lead to fish loss and tangling issues, especially when trying to manage both the fishing rod and net simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A folding landing net design with pivotally connected net support parts and a locking mechanism allows for easy deployment and secure closure, enabling quick operation and reduced tangling, with a robust handle and adjustable length for improved usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If a large landing net is used to accommodate big fish, then the capacity to catch large fish is improved, but the difficulty of transport and potential for tangling increases
Solution Approach 1:
The net support is divided into two separate net support parts that can pivot relative to each other. This segmentation allows the net to be folded into a compact configuration for easy transport while maintaining full capacity when deployed for catching large fish.
Solution Approach 2:
The net support parts are made dynamically configurable through pivotal connections and a locking mechanism. The net can transition between a compact folded state for transport and a fully extended operational state for catching fish, with the locking mechanism ensuring stability during use.
2Area of moving object
If a large landing net is used to accommodate big fish, then the capacity to catch large fish is improved, but the potential for tangling of net material increases
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the net support into separate pivotal parts, the net material is organized in distinct sections that can be controlled independently. This reduces random tangling and allows the angler to manage the net more effectively during the landing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is designed to be easily engaged and disengaged, allowing the angler to quickly secure the net in the open position before the fish lands and to fold it back immediately after use, minimizing the time the net is in a vulnerable state where tangling could occur.
3Productivity
If the angler uses both the fishing rod and landing net simultaneously, then the fish landing success rate is improved, but the complexity of operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The foldable net support with locking mechanism provides dynamic adaptability, allowing the angler to quickly transition the net between compact and operational states. This reduces the time and mental effort required to manage the net while maintaining the ability to successfully land fish.
4Ease of operation
If the net support is made foldable for compact storage, then the ease of transport is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The net support is segmented into two parts connected by pivotal joints, creating a foldable structure. This segmentation enables compact folding for transport while using simple mechanical connections that minimize overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
When folded, the net support parts nest together in a compact configuration, with one part fitting within or alongside the other. This nesting arrangement maximizes compactness for transport while maintaining a relatively simple structural design.
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AI summary
An angler landing net is disclosed comprising a handle and a two-part net support, the two parts pivotally connected about two pivot points to allow opening and closing of the net. The pivot point near the handle has a locking mechanism with an elongate locking pin movable from a housing in the handle to pass through aligned apertures in the ends of the net support parts to lock them in the open position, and movable back into the handle to fold the net. After opening the net, the user rotates a protrusion on the elongate locking pin to lock it into a channel