Magnetic Rod Tethering Components for Grip Use and Recovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing rod tethering solutions, such as Velcro straps and spring-loaded clips, inhibit grip usage, cause wear and tear, and can potentially damage reels, making them unreliable for recovering dropped rods.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic tethering system that attaches to the fishing rod grip and an anchor point using a magnetic end cap and tether, allowing quick and secure attachment without damaging the rod or reel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a Velcro strap is attached to the grip, then the fishing rod can be tethered to prevent loss, but the angler's ability to utilize the grip is inhibited and comfort is negatively affected
Solution Approach 1:
The tethering mechanism is extracted from the grip area and relocated to the reel seat area. The magnetic attachment system is mounted on the reel seat, which is a separate location from the grip, thereby maintaining grip usability while achieving reliable tethering through magnetic attraction between the mounted bracket and the tether.
2Reliability
If a spring-loaded clip is attached to the reel, then the fishing rod can be tethered, but the clip may wear out and fail due to repeated attachment and detachment
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical spring-loaded clip system is replaced with a magnetic attachment system. The magnetic bracket mounted on the reel seat uses magnetic attraction to secure the fishing rod, eliminating the need for repeated mechanical attachment and detachment operations that cause wear to spring-loaded clips.
3Reliability
If a clip is attached to the reel, then the fishing rod can be tethered, but pulling the leash may cause catastrophic damage to the reel
Solution Approach 1:
The tethering force extraction point is moved from the reel mechanism to the reel seat area. The magnetic bracket is mounted on the reel seat, distributing the tethering force across a larger area and preventing concentrated stress on the reel mechanism that could cause catastrophic damage when the leash is pulled.
4Reliability
If a strap is attached to the grip, then the fishing rod can be tethered, but the attaching mechanism may wear out due to repeated attachment and detachment
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical Velcro strap attachment system is replaced with a magnetic attachment system. The magnetic bracket mounted on the reel seat uses magnetic attraction to secure the fishing rod, eliminating the repeated mechanical attachment and detachment operations that cause wear to Velcro straps and other mechanical fastening mechanisms.
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
Enables comfortable grip usage, minimizes wear and tear, and facilitates quick recovery of dropped rods while reducing the risk of damage to the rod and reel.
Implementation Method 1
A magnetic tethering system that attaches to the fishing rod grip and an anchor point using a magnetic end cap and tether
Data Source
AI summary
A rod tether apparatus includes an end cap. The end cap includes a first opening at a first end of the end cap, an outer wall extending from the first end to a second end of the end cap in a first direction, a second opening at the second end, an inner wall extending from the second opening towards the first opening in a second direction, a base wall surface extending radially from the inner wall to the outer wall in a third direction transverse to the first direction, and a slot proximate to the first end that extends through the outer wall in a second direction transverse to the first direction and into an interior of the end cap.