Fishing Lure Magnet-Coil Layout for Injured Fish Field Mimicry

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fishing lures do not effectively mimic the electromagnetic fields produced by injured fish, making it difficult for predators with electroreceptors to detect them.

Innovation Solution

The development of fishing lures equipped with electromagnetic field generation mechanisms, comprising a magnet and a coil of conductive wire, which create a variable electromagnetic field identifiable to predators with electroreceptors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional fishing lures without electromagnetic field generation mechanisms are used, then the lure structure remains simple and manufacturing is easy, but the lure cannot effectively mimic the electromagnetic fields of injured fish, reducing detectability by predators with electroreceptors

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectromagnetic field mimicry effectivenessVSAvoidlure structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by introducing electromagnetic field generation capabilities through magnets and conductive elements. The system varies electromagnetic field parameters (strength, frequency, pattern) to mimic different fish injury states, transforming a static lure into a dynamic electromagnetic signal source that can adapt to different fishing conditions and prey types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical attraction methods (color, shape, movement) with electromagnetic field generation. Instead of relying solely on mechanical properties to attract fish, the lure incorporates electromagnetic induction mechanisms that generate bioelectric signals detectable by electroreceptive predators, substituting a new physical domain for conventional mechanical approaches.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If fishing lures incorporate electromagnetic field generation mechanisms with magnets and coils, then the lures can mimic electromagnetic fields of injured fish to attract predators, but the manufacturing complexity and device complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefishing performanceVSAvoidlure manufacturing ease

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the electromagnetic field generation system into separate functional modules: magnets, conductive coils or elements, and housing components. This modular approach allows for standardized manufacturing of individual parts that can be assembled into complete lures, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining electromagnetic functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements universality by designing electromagnetic components that can serve multiple functions: the conductive elements generate electromagnetic fields while also providing structural support or serving as part of the lure's body. The magnet assembly can simultaneously create electromagnetic signals and contribute to the lure's weight distribution or mounting structure, reducing the need for separate dedicated components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

The lures effectively mimic the electromagnetic fields of injured fish, increasing their attractiveness to predators with electroreceptors, thereby improving fishing performance.

Implementation Method 1

electromagnetic field generation mechanisms, comprising a magnet and a coil of conductive wire, which create a variable electromagnetic field

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12310345B2Fishing lure producing electromagnetic fields

Publication Date: 2025.05.27 SWANSON TIMOTHY J

AI summary

Fishing lures are disclosed herein. One fishing lure, includes a body having a front portion and a back portion wherein the front and back portion are constructed and arranged such that at least one of the portions can move with respect to the other portion and an electromagnetic field generation system having a magnet and a coil of conductive wire wherein the wire has a contact at each end of the coil and wherein the magnet and the coil are separated from each other such that the magnet is located in either the front portion or back portion and the coil is located in the portion not containing the magnet.