Interchangeable Fishing Lure Adapter Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing lure systems require cutting the leader line to change lures, which is time-consuming, wasteful, and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A rapidly interchangeable fishing lure system that includes a receiver main body with an elongated shaft and movable pins, allowing the lure to be disconnected and reconnected without cutting the leader line, through mechanisms such as threaded attachments, snap-lock fasteners, or elastic latches.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional fishing lure systems are used, then the leader line remains intact, but changing lures requires cutting the line which is time-consuming and wasteful
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the lure assembly into separable components: a receiver main body that remains attached to the leader line, and interchangeable lure bodies that can be quickly detached and reattached. This segmentation allows the leader line to be reused while enabling rapid lure changes without cutting the line.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiver main body acts as an intermediary component between the leader line and the interchangeable lure bodies. It provides a standardized interface with quick-release mechanisms that facilitate rapid attachment and detachment of different lure bodies, eliminating the need to cut the leader line during lure changes.
2Ease of operation
If traditional fishing lure systems are used, then the leader line is preserved, but cutting it to change lures results in material waste
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the lure assembly so that only the lure body is replaced while the receiver main body and leader line remain in use. This allows continuous reuse of the valuable leader line material across multiple lure changes, reducing waste.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiver main body serves as a universal interface that can accommodate multiple different lure bodies through standardized quick-release mechanisms. This multi-functionality allows a single leader line with receiver to work with various lure types, maximizing line utilization and minimizing waste.
3Productivity
If quick-release mechanisms are implemented, then lure changing speed increases, but the attachment reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The quick-release mechanisms incorporate movable components such as spring-loaded pins, snap-fit elements, or threaded adjustments that can dynamically transition between locked and unlocked states. These dynamic features enable rapid lure changes while maintaining secure attachment during fishing through proper engagement of the release mechanisms.
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AI summary
The rapidly interchangeable fishing lure system disclosed herein gives an angler the ability to switch tackle faster, more efficiently, and more cost effectively while fishing, and allows the angler to be more conscious of the environment. The system comprises, generally, an adapter mechanism between a fixed receiver and an interchangeable lure that allows the angler to change tackle without cutting the leader line in their setup. The interchangeable lure may be attached to the fixed receiver via the adapter mechanism, and may be disconnected from the receiver via the adapter mechanism. A second interchangeable lure may then be attached to the receiver via the adapter mechanism without the need for cutting any lines or replacing any attachments. In this way the angler may switch between tackle equipment rapidly, and as desired, without significant down time or the creation of waste.