Modular Fly Box With Composite Sheet And Magnetic Slits

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Solution Overview

Problem

Anglers face challenges in efficiently storing and quickly accessing a variety of fishing flies and rigs due to the need for different types and conditions, which is cumbersome and time-consuming, especially when moving between different habitats and water conditions.

Innovation Solution

A modular fly box system with a multi-piece enclosure and quick-release fasteners, including a composite sheet assembly with slits and notched edges for retaining hooks and lines, and detachable middle pages that can be easily swapped to accommodate different fishing needs, providing structural integrity and easy customization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If anglers bring a full range of flies and rigs to accommodate different conditions, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases and ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fly box is divided into multiple detachable compartments or sections that can be independently removed and replaced. Each compartment can be pre-loaded with different types of flies and rigs, allowing anglers to quickly swap between compartments based on fishing conditions without handling the entire box or reorganizing contents manually.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fly box incorporates movable or adjustable components such as sliding trays, rotating sections, or magnetic attachments that enable dynamic reconfiguration of storage spaces. This allows the same box to adapt to different fishing scenarios through simple mechanical adjustments rather than complete reassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If anglers bring a full range of flies and rigs to accommodate different conditions, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation worsens due to cumbersome storage and retooling

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Compartments and sections are pre-loaded with specific types of flies and rigs before the fishing trip or between outings. This preliminary organization eliminates the need for anglers to sort, search, or retie flies during fishing, allowing them to simply detach and attach pre-prepared sections based on current conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Smaller storage compartments or fly holders are nested within larger sections, allowing compact organization of multiple fly types in a hierarchical structure. This nesting enables anglers to access different fly varieties through simple layer-by-layer access rather than unpacking entire compartments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Strength

If traditional fly boxes are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but adaptability and quick customization are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidadaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The fly box structure is segmented into multiple rigid compartments connected by hinges, magnets, or snap-fits. Each compartment maintains its own structural integrity while the connection mechanisms provide secure yet quick-release capabilities, combining the strength of solid construction with the flexibility of modular assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fly box incorporates composite construction methods, such as combining rigid plastic bodies with magnetic fastening systems or integrating flexible sealing materials with rigid structural components. This composite approach maintains overall structural strength while enabling easy detachment and reattachment of sections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 modular system allows for efficient storage and quick customization of fishing flies and rigs, reducing the time spent on retooling and improving accessibility, while maintaining structural integrity to prevent tearing and secure line management.

Implementation Method 1

at least a portion of the second sheet may include magnetic material. The magnetic material may at least partially facilitate retaining of the fishing hooks in the plurality of slits

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS10561133B2Modular fly box system
Publication Date: 2020.02.18 MONTANA FLY CO
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AI summary

A storage system to retain fishing flies and fishing rigs may include a multi-piece enclosure with a first storage compartment pivotally interconnected with a second storage compartment. A composite sheet assembly may be attachable to the multi-piece enclosure and may be sized to fit within the multi-piece enclosure when attached to the multi-piece enclosure and when a first edge portion of the first storage compartment and a second edge portion of the second storage compartment are positioned against one another. The composite sheet assembly may include a first sheet, with a slit system including a plurality of slits in the first sheet, that is configured to retain fishing hooks. The composite sheet assembly may further include a notched edge including a first set of one or more notches to receive portions of rig lines when the rig lines are wrapped around the composite sheet assembly.