Fishing Reel Rack Clamps for Variable Reel Sizes and Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing reel storage and display systems lack scalability and adaptability to accommodate reels of varying sizes, weights, and configurations, and cannot be easily mounted in different orientations.
Innovation Solution
A reel rack system with a rectangular, oblong configuration and foot clamps that securely attach to the reel foot, allowing for removable attachment and adjustable mounting orientations using countersunk screws, spring-loaded plunger mechanisms, and interchangeable cradle designs to fit different reel sizes and orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed rack system is used for storing fishing reels, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot accommodate reels of varying sizes, weights, and configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The rack system is divided into modular components: rack bases, rack sides with channels, and interchangeable foot clamps. Each component can be independently selected and combined to accommodate different reel sizes and configurations, allowing the system to adapt without requiring complete redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack channel and foot clamp designs are universal, accommodating multiple reel types through a single standardized interface. The channel receives various clamp configurations, and the foot clamp universally engages different reel foot styles, enabling one rack system to serve multiple functions across diverse reel categories.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the rack system is designed for a specific mounting orientation, then the mounting structure is simplified, but it cannot be easily mounted in different orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The rack base and rack side components are designed with asymmetric mounting features that can be oriented in multiple directions. The channel and attachment points are positioned to accommodate both horizontal and vertical mounting configurations, allowing the same component to function correctly in different orientations without requiring separate designs.
3Ease of operation
If traditional storage systems are used, then the structure is simple, but the reels cannot be securely attached and removed easily
Solution Approach 1:
The foot clamp incorporates movable elements such as spring-loaded arms or adjustable locking mechanisms that dynamically adapt to the reel foot dimensions. This allows the clamp to securely grip various reel foot sizes while maintaining ease of operation for attachment and removal, transitioning from static to dynamic engagement.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a scalable rack system is designed to accommodate various reel types, then adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The foot clamp components are designed to nest within the rack channel structure, with clamps that can be inserted into and removed from standardized channel positions. This nesting arrangement allows multiple clamp configurations to be stored within the rack system itself, providing scalability without requiring additional external components or increasing overall system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for storing and/or displaying multiple fishing reels uses the reel foot of each reel to removably attach it to a reel rack. The reel rack has a generally rectangular oblong configuration. A rectangular rack base and two perpendicular, substantially rectangular rack sides define a longitudinal, axial rack channel. The reel foot of each fishing reel is removably attached to the reel rack by a pair of foot clamps. Each foot clamp has an open, generally rectangular or arcuate shape. The clamp arms are configured to slidably engage the rack sides, so that a pair of foot clamps can be cooperatively positioned to engage the two tapered ends of the reel foot of one of the fishing reels, thereby securing it to the reel rack for purposes of storage and/or display.