Modular Fishing Rod Holder With Rotatable Quick-Mount Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fishing rods are cumbersome to hold or carry, especially when multiple rods are involved, and this becomes particularly challenging during activities like hiking or traveling in watercraft.
Innovation Solution
A fishing rod holder system comprising a rod holder with a hollow tube and a connecting member, which is releasably attachable to a receiving member via a spring-loaded button system. The system includes a frame that can be configured in a portable pack, allowing the rod holders to be rotatable and adjustable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple fishing rods are held or carried at the same time, then the quantity of rods transported is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to awkwardness and difficulty in handling
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides multiple fishing rods into separate, individual holding positions within a modular frame structure. Each rod is secured in its own dedicated slot or holder, separating the handling of multiple rods into discrete, manageable units rather than requiring simultaneous manual control of all rods together.
Solution Approach 2:
The rod holder system acts as an intermediary device between the user and multiple fishing rods. Instead of directly holding or carrying multiple rods, the user interacts with the holder system, which then secures and transports the rods, reducing the physical burden and complexity of handling multiple rods directly.
2Reliability
If a rod holder system with multiple components is used, then the reliability of securing fishing rods is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple parts
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines multiple rod holding positions, securing mechanisms, and mounting options into a single integrated frame structure. Rather than using separate devices for each rod, the frame unifies multiple functions (holding, securing, positioning, and mounting) into one cohesive system, reducing the number of discrete components while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The rod holder frame is designed with universal, multi-functional capabilities: it can hold multiple rods simultaneously, provide adjustable positioning, offer various mounting options (vehicle, portable, fixed), and incorporate securing mechanisms. This multi-functionality allows a single device to perform multiple roles, reducing overall system complexity while enhancing reliability through versatile design.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed rod holder system is used, then the stability of rod positioning is improved, but the adaptability to different locations and uses deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The rod holder system incorporates dynamic, adjustable elements that allow the structure to adapt to different configurations and locations. The frame can be repositioned, reconfigured, and mounted in various orientations, transforming from a static to a dynamic system that maintains stability through adjustable securing mechanisms while adapting to different environmental requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed with universal mounting capabilities and adjustable features that enable it to function reliably across multiple locations and applications. The same frame structure can be securely mounted on vehicles, set up as portable holders, or installed in fixed positions, maintaining stable rod positioning through adaptable securing methods rather than requiring different devices for each location.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables easy transportation, storage, and use of fishing rods by providing a secure and adjustable method to hold multiple rods, enhancing convenience and accessibility during outdoor activities.
Implementation Method 1
The connecting member and receiving member may be attachable via a spring-loaded button system, wherein a spring-loaded button is provided in one of the receiving member or the connecting member and one or more corresponding holes are provided in the other one of the receiving member or the connecting member.
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AI summary
A fishing rod holder system for easily transporting, storing, and/or using fishing rods, including one or more rod holders and/or one or more accessory holders releasably mountable to a receiving member affixed to a separate structure. The one or more rod holders and/or one or more accessory holders can be attachable/detachable and swivelable/rotatable about the receiving member. In some embodiments, the positions of the one or more rod holders and/or one or more accessory holders can be fixed or adjustable with respect to the receiving member.