Modular Spinnerbait Rig With Quick-Swap Retention

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing spinnerbait systems are difficult for young, vision-impaired, or older anglers to modify due to the need for specialized tools and good hand-eye coordination, making it challenging to adapt to changing fishing conditions.

Innovation Solution

A modular spinnerbait system featuring a modular spinnerbait head with a groove system and a fork structure, along with a retention device that allows easy attachment and detachment of components using a screw and receiver mechanism, which can be adjusted with a hand tool like an Allen wrench, enabling simple modifications without requiring complex tools.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If specialized tools such as split ring pliers are used to modify spinnerbaits, then the spinnerbait can be modified to adapt to different fishing conditions, but the modification process becomes time-consuming and challenging requiring good hand-eye coordination

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to modify spinnerbaitVSAvoiddifficulty of modification process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The spinnerbait is divided into separate modular components (head, fork, blades, trailers) that can be independently attached and detached. The retention device allows easy separation of these segments, enabling anglers to modify their spinnerbaits by simply swapping components rather than performing complex modifications with specialized tools.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The retention device is designed to be easily operated by the angler themselves without requiring specialized tools or skills. The simple retention mechanism can be manually engaged and disengaged, making the modification process accessible to anglers of all skill levels and ages, including those with vision impairment or arthritis.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Manufacturing precision

If specialized tools are required for spinnerbait modifications, then precise adjustments can be made, but the process becomes less accessible to young, vision-impaired, or older arthritic anglers

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprecision of spinnerbait adjustmentVSAvoidaccessibility to anglers

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The retention device is designed to be easily operated by the angler themselves without requiring specialized tools or skills. The simple retention mechanism can be manually engaged and disengaged, making the modification process accessible to anglers of all skill levels and ages, including those with vision impairment or arthritis.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The retention device allows for easy adjustment of spinnerbait parameters such as wire arm lengths, blade orientations, and component configurations. By changing the physical parameters of the retention mechanism (such as slot orientations or engagement features), precise adjustments can be made while maintaining simplicity of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If complex retention mechanisms are used to secure spinnerbait components, then the components remain securely attached, but the modification process becomes more difficult and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of component attachmentVSAvoidtime required for modification

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The spinnerbait is divided into separate modular components (head, fork, blades, trailers) that can be independently attached and detached. The retention device allows easy separation of these segments, enabling anglers to modify their spinnerbaits by simply swapping components rather than performing complex modifications with specialized tools.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The retention device transitions from a static, permanent attachment to a dynamic, easily changeable connection. The retention mechanism can be quickly engaged and disengaged, allowing anglers to adapt their spinnerbaits to different fishing conditions without time-consuming modifications, while still providing secure attachment during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12063916B2Modularized spinnerbait rigs

Publication Date: 2024.08.20 J3 INGENUITIES LLC

AI summary

A modularized spinnerbait rig includes an embedded fork system to change a spinnerbait head in real time and includes a pivoting assembly to cause the spinnerbait head to pivot.