Ice Fishing Device Base with Trigger Indicator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ice fishing devices do not assist in preventing ice holes from freezing or snow from drifting, and conventional tip-up devices restrict line types and require manual reeling, which is inefficient and prone to freezing.
Innovation Solution
A fishing device with a base that fits over an ice hole, a trigger mechanism, and an indicator device, where the fishing line is fed through a line device attached to the trigger, activating the indicator when a fish bites, and the base is designed to prevent freezing with materials like dark plastic or solar panels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional fishing pole holders use a spike pounded into the ice, then the pole support is provided, but the device does not prevent the ice hole from freezing or snow from drifting in
Solution Approach 1:
The base structure serves multiple functions: it supports the fishing pole vertically, prevents the ice hole from freezing by displacing cold air and maintaining opening, and reduces snow accumulation through its design. This multi-functional approach resolves the contradiction by adding protective capabilities without compromising pole support stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure converts the harmful effect of cold air and snow into a beneficial protective barrier. By positioning the base over the ice hole, it creates a physical shield that prevents cold air from directly contacting the water surface and blocks snow from drifting in, thereby preventing freezing while maintaining pole support.
2Productivity
If conventional tip-up devices use manual hand-over-hand reeling, then the line can be retrieved, but the process is inefficient and disadvantageous to the fisher
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual hand-over-hand reeling mechanism with an automatic reel system. The reel is configured to automatically wind the line onto the spool as the fish pulls, eliminating the need for manual reeling operations. This substitution dramatically improves both retrieval efficiency and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The reel system performs the reeling function automatically without requiring fisher intervention. As the fish exerts force on the line, the reel self-activates and winds the line onto the spool, allowing the system to service itself rather than requiring continuous manual operation by the fisher.
3Reliability
If conventional tip-up devices restrict the type of line that may be used, then the indicating device can be triggered, but the versatility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the trigger mechanism parameters to accommodate various line types. The trigger is designed with adjustable sensitivity and multiple configuration options that allow it to respond appropriately to different line materials, diameters, and tensions, thereby maintaining reliable indication while expanding line type compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The indicating device is designed to function universally with different fishing line types. By incorporating a versatile trigger mechanism that can detect movements across various line characteristics, the device maintains its triggering reliability while adapting to diverse line specifications used in different fishing scenarios.
4Reliability
If conventional fishing pole holders are attached to items like buckets, then pole support is provided, but they do not assist in keeping the hole from freezing or snow from drifting in
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the pole holder into a dedicated base structure that is specifically designed to protect the ice hole. Rather than simply attaching to existing items, the base is a separate functional component that creates a protective barrier around the hole opening, preventing cold air contact and snow accumulation while supporting the pole.
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure converts the potentially harmful exposure of the ice hole to cold air and snow into a protected environment. By positioning the base over the hole, it creates a microclimate that prevents freezing while simultaneously serving as the mounting structure for pole support, transforming a vulnerability into a protective feature.
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 device effectively prevents ice holes from freezing, reduces snow accumulation, allows for automatic indication of fish bites, and accommodates various line types, enhancing the ice fishing experience by maintaining usability and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
the base is designed to prevent freezing with materials like dark plastic or solar panels
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing device, for use with a reel and rod combination having fishing line with attached terminal tackle, includes a base, an indicator device, a trigger mechanism, and a line device. The base has a hole and slot configuration to allow a fishing line to feed through the base. The indicator device is coupled to the base and is configured to indicate the presence of a fish. The trigger mechanism is configured to cause the indicator device to pop up when the trigger device is activated. The line device attaches to the fishing line and is configured to activate the trigger mechanism. When a fish pulls on the terminal tackle, the line device activates the trigger mechanism that causes the indicator device to pop-up indicating to a user the presence of a fish.