Lever-Locked Reel Mount for Tool-Free Bowfishing Exchange
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for securing a fishing reel to a bow require tools for removal and replacement, making it inconvenient and time-consuming, especially in fast-paced environments like bowfishing, where quick changes are necessary and tools may be impractical.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus comprising an elongated base, a clamp with sliding sections, and a lever that allows for easy locking and unlocking of the clamp, enabling quick attachment and detachment of accessories like fishing reels without the need for tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional fasteners such as screws or bolts are used to mount the fishing reel, then the reel is securely attached to the bow, but the reel cannot be easily or quickly changed in the field
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a base mounted to the bow, a removable clamp with sliding sections, and a lever mechanism. This segmentation allows the reel to be quickly attached and detached without tools, resolving the contradiction between secure attachment and ease of exchange.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp incorporates a sliding mechanism with movable sections that can be quickly positioned and locked using the lever. This dynamic design enables rapid adjustment and securement of the reel, allowing fast exchange while maintaining firm attachment during use.
2Ease of operation
If conventional fishing reel seats requiring tools are used, then the reel is firmly secured, but tools are needed for loosening and tightening which adds complications in fast-paced environments
Solution Approach 1:
The lever-operated clamp is designed to be self-contained and self-operating. The lever itself serves as both the operating mechanism and the locking mechanism, eliminating the need for external tools. The user manipulates the lever directly to secure or release the reel, achieving tool-free operation while keeping the mechanism relatively simple.
3Reliability
If a secure locking mechanism is used to firmly attach the reel, then the reel remains stable during use, but the mechanism requires tools for loosening and tightening
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp uses a dynamic sliding mechanism with movable sections that can be quickly positioned and locked using the lever. This provides both secure attachment during use and easy release when needed, resolving the contradiction between stability and operational simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the clamp have specialized functions: the sliding sections provide adjustable positioning, the lever provides mechanical advantage for secure locking, and the geometry of the components ensures firm attachment. This localized optimization of properties achieves both reliability and ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for securing an accessory to a device. The apparatus includes an elongated base, a clamp, and a lever. The clamp is defined at least in part by a first section disposed on the elongated base and a second section slidably coupled to the elongated base. The lever is operable for locking and un-locking the second section.