Heated Fishing Reel with Integrated Thermal Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fishing in cold weather leads to discomfort due to the cold material of fishing reels, which existing solutions fail to adequately address, as they either compromise hand sensitivity or are bulky and ineffective when wet, and heating the fishing rod does not meet users' needs since they often grasp the reel itself.
Innovation Solution
A heated fishing reel system with power sources and heating elements integrated into the reel casing, thumb bar, finger bar, side plate, and handle to warm the user's hands directly, allowing for comfortable fishing without bulkiness or loss of sensitivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If heating the fishing rod is implemented, then the rod temperature increases, but the reel remains cold and ineffective since users grasp the reel itself
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by placing heating elements specifically in the reel components that contact the user's hands (thumb bar, finger bar, side plate, handle) rather than heating the entire rod. This targeted approach ensures heat is delivered exactly where needed - at the reel grip area - making the solution effective for hand warming without unnecessarily heating other parts of the fishing equipment.
2Temperature
If bulky warming materials are used to cover hands, then hand warmth is improved, but sensitivity and control are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional approach by instead of warming the hands through external insulation (gloves, covers), it warms the reel itself. This causes heat transfer from the reel to the hands, eliminating the need for bulky hand coverings and preserving full tactile sensitivity and control of the reel.
3Temperature
If heating elements are integrated into the reel, then hand warmth is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the heating function with the existing reel structure by integrating heating elements into components that already contact the user's hands (thumb bar, finger bar, side plate, handle). This combination approach adds warmth functionality without requiring separate standalone heating devices, thereby limiting the increase in overall system complexity.
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 heated fishing reel system effectively keeps users' hands warm and comfortable during extended fishing sessions, maintaining hand sensitivity and control without the need for bulky external warming solutions, and can be used with various fishing rods without additional cost or complexity.
Implementation Method 1
the system uses a power source to power a plurality of heating elements disposed within a fishing reel to thereby heat specific portions of the fishing reel in contact with the hands of the user
Data Source
AI summary
A heated fishing reel, a system for heating a fishing reel, and a heated handle assembly provide a means of warming the hands of a user. The heated fishing reel comprises a reel casing, a handle, a side plate, a power source disposed in the fishing reel to provide power for a heating element disposed within one of a reel casing of the fishing reel or a side plate of the fishing reel. The system for heating the fishing reel comprises a plurality of heating elements and a power source disposed in the fishing reel for providing power to the plurality of heating elements. The heated handle assembly comprises a rocker arm, a knob attached to a distal end of the rocker arm, a heating element disposed in the knob, and a power source mounted in the knob for heating the knob.