Ice Fishing Pole Holder Structure for Secure Upright Retention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fishing pole holders are ineffective in ice fishing settings, leading to poles being pulled into holes and requiring constant user supervision, limiting the ability to take breaks or manage multiple poles.

Innovation Solution

An ice fishing pole holder with a spiraled portion, flat portion, and stake that secures the pole upright, allowing hands-free fishing and preventing pole loss.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional fishing pole holders are used in ice fishing settings, then the device structure is simple, but the pole cannot be securely retained and requires constant user supervision

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepole retentionVSAvoidholder structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The holder is divided into distinct functional segments: a stake portion for insertion into ice, a body portion for housing the pole, and a retention mechanism with movable arms. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively while maintaining overall simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The retention mechanism uses spring-loaded arms that automatically engage with the pole when inserted and passively hold it in place without requiring active user supervision or additional energy input. The pole itself activates the retention system by simply being inserted into the holder.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If the user constantly holds the fishing pole to prevent loss, then the pole remains under supervision, but the user cannot take breaks or perform other tasks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepole securityVSAvoiduser freedom

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The holder provides self-service pole retention through its spring-loaded arms and passive retention mechanism, eliminating the need for continuous user attention. Once the pole is inserted, the device autonomously maintains secure holding without requiring user intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The holder acts as an intermediary device between the user and the pole, assuming the responsibility of pole retention. This allows the user to be freed from the task of constantly holding the pole while the holder mediates the secure retention function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If the user maintains a hold on one pole, then the pole is secure, but the user cannot utilize multiple poles simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepole securityVSAvoidnumber of poles managed

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The holder design with its compact body portion and multiple arm mechanisms enables it to accommodate and secure multiple poles simultaneously. Each pole can be inserted and retained independently by the segmented retention arms, allowing management of multiple fishing lines at once.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The holder is designed with universal functionality to manage multiple poles through its retention mechanism. The spring-loaded arms can adapt to hold one or multiple poles of varying sizes, making the device multi-functional for managing several fishing lines simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Reliability

If traditional pole holders are used, then the device is simple, but the pole may be pulled into the ice hole and lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepole retentionVSAvoidholder structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The retention arms are positioned and spring-loaded to preemptively counteract any forces that might pull the pole into the ice hole. The arms apply continuous passive pressure against the pole, creating preliminary opposition to potential harmful motion before it occurs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Data Source

PatentUS12520834B2Fishing pole/rod holding device

Publication Date: 2026.01.13 LECLAIR ALAN

AI summary

A fishing pole/rod holding device is disclosed for holding a fishing pole for an extended period of time while fishing. The device is a mount that holds a fishing pole/rod in a stable and upright position. The fishing pole/rod holding device comprises a spiraled portion, a flat portion, and a stake. Once the stake is inserted into the ground or ice and the flat portion is hooked onto it, a fishing pole can be inserted into the spiraled portion. Thus, the fishing pole is secured in an upright position and can remain as such (i.e., hands free) for an extended period of time, improving the overall fishing experience.