Modular Fishing Lure System With Interchangeable Enclosures

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional fishing lures are limited to specific fishing conditions and require replacement if any component breaks, leading to waste and increased equipment needs.

Innovation Solution

A modular link fishing lure system with interchangeable enclosures, connecting links, eye capsules, and attachments, allowing customization for different fishing conditions and enabling replacement of broken parts without discarding the entire lure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional fishing lures are used, then fishermen can effectively fish for different types of fish in different conditions by bringing many different types of lures, but fishermen are limited to fishing effectively in conditions that the fishing lures they brought were designed for and must replace entire lures if any component breaks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different fishing conditionsVSAvoidnumber of different lures required

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fishing lure is divided into separate modular components including an enclosure, connecting link, eye capsule, and attachment. Each component can be independently replaced or interchanged, allowing fishermen to reconfigure a single lure base for different fishing conditions rather than carrying multiple complete lures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The standardized interface between components enables a single enclosure to work with multiple different attachments and configurations. This universal compatibility allows one lure system to perform multiple functions across different fishing scenarios, replacing the need for numerous specialized lures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If conventional fishing lures are used, then fishermen can fish effectively with purpose-designed lures, but the entire lure must be discarded if any component breaks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefishing effectivenessVSAvoidwaste of functional components

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the lure into replaceable modules, only the broken component needs to be replaced rather than the entire lure. The enclosure, connecting link, and eye capsule can remain functional and be reused with different attachments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The modular design enables recovery and reuse of intact components. When a component breaks, it can be replaced while recovering and continuing to use the remaining functional parts, reducing waste of materials and resources.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Adaptability or versatility

If fishermen bring many different types of fishing lures for different conditions, then they can fish effectively in various conditions, but they need to carry more equipment

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecoverage of fishing conditionsVSAvoidnumber of lures to carry

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

A single enclosure with interchangeable attachments serves multiple fishing conditions that would otherwise require different complete lures. The standardized interface allows one base unit to be configured for various fishing scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The separation of the lure into modular components allows fishermen to carry fewer base enclosures and swap attachments as needed, rather than transporting multiple complete lures for different conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of manufacture

If conventional fishing lures are used, then fishermen have simple non-modular lures, but they cannot customize or adapt lures for specific fishing conditions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of lure structureVSAvoidcustomization capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The lure is segmented into standardized modules with defined interfaces, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while enabling customization. Each component can be independently manufactured and then assembled in different configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lure transitions from a fixed, static design to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. The standardized interfaces allow components to be assembled and disassembled, enabling customization for different fishing conditions while maintaining ease of manufacture through modular production.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20230107358A1Modular fishing-lure system and methods of manufacture

Publication Date: 2023.04.06 ABALT CUSTOM LURES LLC

AI summary

A fishing lure system includes a link and link enclosure and a variety of attachments. The enclosure includes a channel dimensioned to snugly fit over the link and defined by walls of a rigid material such as to resist deformation of the link when the link is under stress (e.g., a pulling fish). The link may be attached to a spinnerbait frame that is constructed of a specially looped elongated component (e.g., wire) forming two legs at roughly 90 degrees to each other. The frame and loop are formed through a series of wire bends that support the 90 degree angle against deformation when the frame is under stress. The link may be attached to a swimbait body constructed with a cavity within which the lure’s hook is substantially concealed. The link or frame may be attached to a spinnerbait blade comprising an outer blade encapsulating and inner feature.