Luminescent Hoop Fishing Game for Safe Hook-Free Casting
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a new physically interactive outdoor game that allows multiple players to fish without a body of water and without using dangerous metal hooks.
Innovation Solution
A glow golf fishing game set comprising vertical rods with loops, a horizontal rod with attachment members, luminescent hoops, and a pole with a filament, enabling players to cast and score points based on the outcome of their casts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional fishing hooks are used, then fishing effectiveness is improved, but safety deteriorates due to sharp metal hooks causing injury
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses foam hooks that replicate the shape and function of traditional fishing hooks without the harmful metal components. The foam material provides sufficient structural integrity to catch and hold fish while being soft and non-injurious to players, thus copying the essential function while eliminating the hazard.
Solution Approach 2:
The foam hooks are designed as disposable components that can be easily replaced. This allows players to use effective hook designs without worrying about safety, as the hooks are inexpensive and intended for single-use or limited-use scenarios, eliminating the need for durable metal construction.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fishing is played near natural water bodies, then authenticity is improved, but environmental harm worsens due to potential wildlife disturbance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary playing environment - a portable fishing course with artificial targets and simulated water features that can be set up in backyards or parks. This intermediary space provides the authentic fishing experience through realistic equipment and game mechanics while completely avoiding harm to natural wildlife habitats.
Solution Approach 2:
The game creates a copied version of natural fishing environments using artificial targets, simulated water features, and realistic fishing equipment. This allows players to experience authentic fishing without being in actual natural water bodies, thus eliminating environmental harm while preserving the essence of the activity.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If fishing equipment is simplified for safety, then safety is improved, but fishing realism deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different material qualities to different parts of the fishing equipment. The foam hooks provide soft, safe contact points while the fishing rods, reels, and lines maintain their traditional realistic characteristics. This localized application of safety materials preserves overall fishing realism while ensuring safety at the critical interaction points.
Solution Approach 2:
The game equipment exhibits asymmetric modification where only the hook portions are replaced with foam materials while the rest of the fishing gear remains traditional and realistic. This asymmetric approach maintains the authentic feel and appearance of fishing equipment while applying safety modifications only where necessary for player safety.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Promotes a safe and engaging fishing experience for kids and adults, supporting wildlife conservation, and can be played in various outdoor settings.
Implementation Method 1
luminescent hoops
Data Source
AI summary
A glow golf fishing game set includes a stand, luminescent hoops, and a pole. The stand includes two or more formed rods, positioned vertically, and a straight rod with evenly spaced attachment parts. The pole includes a filament mounted to one end, with an attachment part attached to a second end of the filament. Each formed rod has a loop in it. The straight rod is suspended horizontally through the loops. A method for playing the game includes mounting the hoops on hooks; positioning a player a distance from the stand; casting the filament towards the hoops; and assigning a number of points to the player based on an outcome of the cast. Play is repeated until a number of casts are complete; all players have cast, and one player achieves a predetermined score obtained by summing the assigned points.