Pivoting Fishing Pole Caddy and Holder for Hands-Free Fishing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing caddy and holder assemblies for fishing poles lack efficient transport and positioning solutions, particularly for hands-free fishing and secure storage.
Innovation Solution
A pivotally coupled frame assembly that transitions between a stowed and deployed configuration, supporting fishing poles with extendable arms and spikes for stability, allowing for easy transport and hands-free fishing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the caddy and holder assembly is designed for secure storage and hands-free fishing, then the stability and positioning capability are improved, but the device complexity and transport convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly is divided into separate functional modules: a caddy portion for storage and a holder portion for positioning fishing poles. These portions are connected through a pivotable connection, allowing independent operation of each module while maintaining overall functionality. This segmentation reduces the complexity of each individual component while achieving secure storage and hands-free fishing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between the caddy portion and holder portion is designed to be pivotable rather than fixed, enabling the assembly to adapt between different configurations. The holder portion can pivot between a stored position (parallel to caddy) and a deployed position (extending transversely), providing both stability during use and flexibility during transport without requiring complex locking mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the frames are extended to support fishing poles for fishing, then the functionality and stability are improved, but the storage efficiency and portability worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The holder portion nests within or alongside the caddy portion when in the stored configuration. The pivotable connection allows the holder to be collapsed into a compact form that fits within the overall footprint of the caddy, minimizing storage volume while maintaining the ability to extend into a functional fishing support configuration when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivotable connection enables dynamic transformation between compact storage configuration (frames parallel and abutting) and extended fishing support configuration (frames in inverted V-shape). This dynamic capability allows the same structure to occupy minimal space during transport while providing full fishing support functionality when deployed.
3Ease of operation
If the assembly is designed for hands-free fishing, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder portion is designed to automatically position and secure fishing poles through its pivotable mechanism and frame structure. Once deployed, the system provides hands-free support for fishing activities without requiring continuous user intervention. The pivotable connection and frame geometry work together to maintain stable positioning of fishing poles throughout the fishing process.
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing pole caddy and fishing pole holder assembly for transporting and positioning fishing poles includes a first frame that is pivotally coupled to a second frame. The first and second frames are configured to be selectively positioned in a stowed configuration, with the first and second frames substantially parallel and abutting, and a deployed configuration wherein the second frame extends transversely from the first frame. In the deployed configuration, the first and second frames are inverted V-shaped and the first frame is configured to support a fishing pole for fishing. Each of a plurality of arms is coupled to and extends from the first frame proximate to a first side of the first frame. The arm is horizontally aligned with an associated arm that is positioned proximate to a second side of the first frame so that the arms are configured to support a fishing pole for transport.