Reflective Pocket Lure Design for Multi-Directional Fish Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lures often reflect light in a single direction, which may not align with the fish's perspective, resulting in a less life-like appearance and reduced attractiveness.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating reflective elements in recessed pockets on the lure body, angled to reflect light in multiple directions, mimicking a blinking or flashing effect, and using materials like reflective foil or stickers to enhance visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If the entire lure or a significant portion is made reflective, then the lure's visibility is improved, but the reflection occurs in one direction which may not align with the fish's perspective, making the lure look less life-like
Solution Approach 1:
The lure body is divided into multiple recessed pockets, each containing a reflective element. These segmented reflective surfaces reflect light in different directions simultaneously, ensuring that at least some reflections reach fish from various angles, thus maintaining visibility while improving directional adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The reflective elements are arranged asymmetrically within recessed pockets on the lure body. This asymmetric positioning ensures that reflections are distributed across multiple directions rather than concentrated in one direction, making the lure appear more natural and life-like from different viewing angles.
2Illumination intensity
If reflective elements are added to enhance visibility, then the lure's attractiveness is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Reflective elements are nested within recessed pockets on the lure body. This nesting approach integrates the reflective components into the existing lure structure without adding significant external complexity, as the reflective elements are housed within pre-formed recesses rather than requiring separate mounting structures.
Solution Approach 2:
Reflective elements are applied locally to specific recessed pockets on the lure body rather than coating the entire lure. This localized approach enhances visibility where most needed while maintaining a simpler overall structure compared to full-surface reflective coatings.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the lure's visibility and attractiveness by reflecting light in various directions, mimicking natural movement, thereby increasing the chances of attracting fish.
Implementation Method 1
Incorporating reflective elements in recessed pockets on the lure body, angled to reflect light in multiple directions
Data Source
AI summary
A lure having a body with a line tie and one or more hooks attached to the body. The body includes pockets which are reflective such as by attaching a reflective material to the back wall of the pockets to make the lure more visible to a fish. Some prior art lures are not designed to reflect light or reflect light in one or a small number of directions.