Oscillating Lure Body for Dynamic Light Reflection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional lures with light-transmitting stones fixed to the surface of body sections result in monotonous light reflection, reducing their effectiveness in attracting fish.

Innovation Solution

A lure design featuring a first oscillating body within a light-transmissive first body, connected via elastic components to allow random light direction changes, enhancing attraction by creating dynamic light reflections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If light-transmitting stones are fixed to the surface of body sections, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the light reflection becomes monotonous and reduces fish attraction effectiveness

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of manufactureVSAvoidlight reflection effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing static light-transmitting stones with a dynamic oscillating body that moves and changes orientation. The oscillating body is suspended inside the lure body and swings freely, creating dynamic light reflections that adapt to water flow and movement, thereby resolving the contradiction between simple manufacturing and effective light reflection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the light reflection function by separating it from the body surface and placing it inside the lure body as a distinct oscillating component. This internal oscillating body acts as an independent element that can move separately from the lure's main structure, enabling diverse light reflection patterns while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If light-transmitting stones are fixed to the surface of body sections, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the light direction remains fixed and reduces attraction effectiveness

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidlight direction variability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The oscillating body is designed to move dynamically within the lure, changing its orientation and position in response to water flow and lure movement. This dynamic behavior allows the light-transmitting material to reflect light in multiple directions rather than a fixed direction, significantly improving adaptability while adding minimal complexity to the device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary oscillating body that mediates between the fixed lure structure and the variable light reflection requirement. This intermediate element can move freely within the lure body, translating the fixed structural constraints into variable light reflection patterns through its oscillating motion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If conventional fixed light-transmitting stones are used, then the lure structure is simple, but the light reflection pattern is monotonous and less effective at attracting fish

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidlight reflection effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

By making the light-transmitting element dynamic rather than static, the patent creates varying light reflection patterns that are more visually stimulating to fish. The oscillating motion causes the light to scatter and reflect in changing directions and intensities, dramatically improving illumination effectiveness without requiring a complex multi-component system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The oscillating body creates mechanical vibrations and movements that enhance light reflection through its changing position and orientation. This vibration and motion cause the light to reflect in varied patterns, creating a more attractive visual effect for fish while maintaining a relatively simple device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #18Mechanical vibration

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 lure effectively attracts fish more satisfactorily than conventional designs by randomly changing light direction through oscillation, increasing its attractiveness.

Implementation Method 1

The first oscillating body is connected to the first body via a connecting part so as to be able to oscillate. In this configuration, the first oscillating body oscillates with respect to the first body via the connection part.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOscillation: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

The first body at least partially transmits light.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight transmission: Light

Implementation Method 3

even if the light-transmitting stones reflect light, the light that is reflected by the light-transmitting stones is monotonous

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS12102071B2Lure with internal oscillating body
Publication Date: 2024.10.01 SHIMANO INC
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AI summary

A lure includes a first body, a second body and a first oscillating body. The first body has an internal first space and is configured to at least partially transmit light. The second body is connected to the first body via a connecting structure. The first oscillating body is disposed in the internal first space and is connected to the first body via a connecting part so as to be capable of oscillating.