Integrated Baitfish Bridle Needle for Rapid Secure Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Attaching live bait to a fishing hook rig is challenging and time-consuming, requiring separate tools like a bridle and bait rigging needle, which can lead to frustration and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A combined baitfish rigging device that integrates a bridle and rigging needle, featuring a bridle cavity loop with a needle for secure attachment, a loop latch for closure, and a hook with protective casing, allowing quick and efficient baitfish attachment to a fishing line.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate bridle and rigging needle tools are used, then the bait attachment can be secure, but the process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the bridle and rigging needle into a single integrated device. The bridle loop is formed with a needle attached, allowing the user to perform both bridling and rigging operations with one tool instead of two separate tools, thereby increasing productivity while maintaining secure bait attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated device serves multiple functions: the bridle loop provides bait security, the attached needle enables piercing and threading operations, and the overall structure allows for both securing the bait and attaching it to the hook in one continuous operation, eliminating the need for separate specialized tools.
2Reliability
If separate bridle and rigging needle tools are used, then the bait can be securely attached, but the number of components and complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the bridle and rigging needle into a single integrated component system. The bridle loop is formed with a needle attached, reducing the number of separate components from two distinct tools to one unified device, thereby simplifying the overall system while maintaining secure bait attachment capability.
3Ease of operation
If traditional separate tools are used, then the bait attachment process is straightforward, but it requires multiple steps and increases the risk of error
Solution Approach 1:
The needle is pre-attached to the bridle loop in a predetermined configuration, so that when the user inserts the device into the baitfish, the needle is already positioned to pierce and secure the bait. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for separate piercing and threading steps, reducing both time and potential errors.
Solution Approach 2:
By combining the bridle and rigging needle into one integrated tool, the user performs both bridling and rigging operations simultaneously in a single continuous motion, thereby simplifying the operation while reducing the time required compared to using separate tools for each function.
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AI summary
A baitfish rigging device is provided. The device is comprised of a combination bridle and rigging needle for attaching live baitfish to a fishing line. The device features an open loop latch with a bridle needle at one end for piercing the baitfish, which is secured in an oblong-shaped bridle cavity loop. The loop is designed to close securely after passing through the baitfish, preventing disengagement. The device also includes a fishing hook, which may be attached to the loop via an interlocking link or a barb that grips the loop to prevent separation. Additionally, parts of the device may be encased in protective materials like polyolefin heat shrink tubing or reinforced epoxy resin to shield against corrosion and damage from toothy game fish.