Forearm Fishing Rod Holder for Tactile Control and Easy Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing rod holders either restrict user control or require external fasteners, limiting physical feedback and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A forearm-worn fishing rod holder using adjustable elastic bands to secure the rod, providing enhanced control and comfort without external attachments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fishing rod holder is designed to be worn around the user's waist or attached to external objects, then the user's body or external object supports the fishing rod, but the user cannot receive the same physical feedback as holding the rod with both hands and loses control over the fishing rod
Solution Approach 1:
The holder tube acts as an intermediary device that interfaces between the user's hand and the fishing rod. By positioning the holder tube in the user's palm and securing it with compression bands, the system mediates the connection to provide both support and tactile feedback, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and reliability of physical feedback
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the traditional mechanical system of holding the rod directly with hands or securing it to external objects with a new mechanical system consisting of a holder tube and compression bands. This substitution maintains physical feedback while improving ease of operation by distributing the rod's weight and allowing secure attachment to the user's hand
2Ease of operation
If traditional fishing rod holders are used, then the fishing rod is supported, but external fasteners are required which reduce convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the support function and fastening function into a single integrated device. The holder tube provides rod support while the compression bands provide fastening, eliminating the need for separate external fasteners and improving convenience without increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The compression bands are designed to be self-adjusting and self-securing, allowing the user to easily put on and adjust the holder without requiring external fasteners or tools. The bands automatically secure the holder tube to the user's hand, providing self-service functionality that enhances convenience
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-size holder tube is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate different fishing rod sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The holder tube is designed with adjustable parameters including multiple opening configurations and flexible sizing options. This allows the same basic structure to adapt to different rod diameters, shapes, and sizes by changing the opening configuration, providing versatility without significantly increasing device complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables greater user control and comfort during fishing, reducing overuse injuries and allowing easy rod removal, while accommodating different rod sizes and shapes.
Implementation Method 1
The present invention is held in place with adjustable elastic bands that can be wrapped around the user's forearm
Implementation Method 2
The present invention includes the ability to adhere (via hook and loop), a therapy pad to the inside of the upper band
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing rod holder designed to strap the users arm and allow a fishing rod to be positioned within the tubular body of the holder. The fishing rod holder comprises a back plate, a plurality of adjustable bands, and plurality of buckles, to allow the holder to be secured to the users arm, by way of the adjustable bands. The tubular body has an angled crown, allowing space for the reel of a rod. The tubular body further comprises an elongated cutout to allow the rod to be inserted far enough into the tubular body to allow the invention to work. The straps are securely fastened around the users arm by way of a hook and loop material.