Reflective Fishing Lure Structure for Stronger Multi-Angle Light Return
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing lures fail to effectively attract fish eaters due to weak or diffused light reflection, which reduces their attractiveness and fish-catching efficiency.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating high refractive index glass beads and specular beads into the lure's design to enhance light reflection by reducing attenuation and directing light in multiple directions, utilizing their refractive properties to increase luminance and visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a small piece of tool with a reflector is used, then the structure is simple, but the reflected light is weak and does not reach the fish eater effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The lure body is divided into multiple sections with different reflective elements positioned at specific locations (front, middle, rear portions) to create comprehensive light reflection coverage that reaches fish eaters from various angles and distances
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple types of reflective materials (reflectors, high refractive index glass beads, specular beads) are combined within the lure body to create synergistic light reflection effects that enhance overall visibility and attraction
2Illumination intensity
If a diffusely reflecting layer is used, then the light is scattered in many directions, but the reflected light is not strong and the lure is hard for fish eaters to notice
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the lure have different reflective properties - some areas use diffuse reflection while others use specular reflection or high refractive index beads - to create localized light effects that collectively enhance overall visibility and attraction to fish eaters
Solution Approach 2:
Spherical high refractive index glass beads and specular beads are used to refract and reflect light in specific patterns that create bright, noticeable reflections visible to fish eaters, replacing flat diffuse reflecting surfaces
3Illumination intensity
If multiple types of reflective elements are added to enhance light reflection, then the light reflection effectiveness improves, but the manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple reflective elements (reflectors, glass beads, specular beads) are integrated into a single lure body structure, allowing them to work together as one unit during manufacturing and fishing, simplifying the overall manufacturing process while maintaining enhanced light reflection effectiveness
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 attracts fish eaters more reliably and strongly by reflecting light in a wider range, enhancing fish-catching effectiveness with an easy and cost-effective manufacturing process.
Implementation Method 1
having at least one high refractive index glass bead and/or at least one specular bead capable of reflecting external light
Implementation Method 2
utilizing their refractive properties to increase luminance and visibility
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AI summary
A fishing lure (1) according to an embodiment of the invention comprises a main body portion (2) having an interior portion (11) provided with a cavity. The cavity is partially or completely visible from outside. At least one high refractive index glass bead and/or at least one specular bead (4) capable of reflecting external light is disposed in an outer surface of the main body portion, in an inner surface of the main body portion, and/or inside the cavity. The external light is reflected by the at least one high refractive index glass bead and/or the at least one specular bead disposed in the outer surface, in the inner surface, and/or inside the cavity.