Inline Deep Sea Fishing Teaser Reel with Winch and Depth Gauge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing deep sea fishing teaser systems lack compatibility with standard rod holders, efficient retrieval mechanisms, and precise depth control, limiting their effectiveness and usability.
Innovation Solution
A two-handled winch-style teaser reel and rod holder combination with a geared system for free spool and return modes, roller guides for line protection, a protractor depth gauge for depth measurement, and a pivot sleeve for line tracking, allowing secure deployment and retrieval of teasers while maintaining compatibility with existing rod holders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single-handle reel design is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the retrieval speed and efficiency for heavy teaser dredges deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two handle assemblies into a single reel unit, allowing two operators to simultaneously crank the handles. This merging approach enables faster retrieval of heavy teaser dredges while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure, resolving the contradiction between complexity and productivity.
2Device complexity
If the teaser assembly is fixed in position, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to track line direction as the vessel turns deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a pivot sleeve that allows the teaser assembly to rotate and track the direction of the line as the vessel turns. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the system to adapt to changing vessel orientation while maintaining a relatively simple assembly structure, resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and adaptability.
3Device complexity
If the line travels directly over the teaser frames, then the device complexity is reduced, but the line is subjected to chaffing and wear
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces roller guides as intermediary elements between the line and the teaser frames. These rollers reduce direct contact and friction between the line and the frames, preventing chaffing and wear while maintaining a simple overall device structure, thus resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and line reliability.
4Measurement precision
If the depth measurement requires complex instrumentation, then the measurement precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a protractor depth gauge that utilizes the existing geometry of the deployed line and teaser assembly to determine depth. This self-service approach provides accurate depth measurement by leveraging the natural configuration of the system components rather than requiring complex external instrumentation, thus resolving the contradiction between measurement precision and device complexity.
5Adaptability or versatility
If the rod holder is separate from the teaser apparatus, then the adaptability to different rod holders is improved, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the rod holder assembly directly into the teaser apparatus, creating a unified structure that eliminates the need for separate mounting components. This merging approach maintains compatibility with existing rod holders while reducing overall system complexity and space requirements, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.
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AI summary
An inline deep sea fishing teaser apparatus, having a winch assembly with at least one handle assembly and teaser line. Also having a holder assembly, a teaser assembly, and a rod holder assembly. The winch assembly has a gear assembly allowing for a free spool mode for ease in deploying a teaser secured to the teaser line, and a return mode for retrieving the teaser. The teaser assembly has a depth gauge with an indicator and at least one depth guide to approximate a depth the teaser secured to the teaser line is deployed to by measuring an angle of the teaser line. The holder assembly is inserted into a fishing rod holder positioned on a stern or gunwales of a vessel. The fishing line is approximately inline with the teaser line when both the fishing line and the teaser line are deployed while trolling the vessel.