Resilient Appendage Tip for Snagged Lure Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fishermen face challenges in retrieving snagged fishing lures from underwater objects and obstacles, often resulting in lost equipment due to difficulties in maneuvering boats and the lack of effective tools for line retrieval.
Innovation Solution
A fishing lure retrieval apparatus featuring a tip with a resilient appendage and multiple slots for receiving the fishing line, allowing the apparatus to be guided along the line to snagged lures and dislodge them without damaging the line or boat.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fishermen use traditional methods to retrieve snagged lures, then they can recover some lures, but they often have to cut the line resulting in loss of expensive lures and fishing line
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a retrieval apparatus as an intermediary tool between the fisherman and the snagged lure. The apparatus includes a tip with a resilient appendage that can engage with the lure or hook, allowing the fisherman to retrieve the lure without directly manipulating the line or cutting it. This intermediary mechanism protects both the line and lure from damage during the retrieval process.
2Reliability
If fishermen maneuver boats to retrieve items by hand, then they can recover floating items, but it requires multiple passes and is extremely difficult like hitting a bullseye on a lake-sized dartboard
Solution Approach 1:
The retrieval apparatus concentrates the retrieval function at a specific location (the tip with resilient appendage) that can be precisely positioned at the snagged lure. This localized approach allows the fisherman to target the exact location of the snagged lure without needing to maneuver the entire boat multiple times, significantly reducing retrieval time and effort.
3Ease of operation
If fishermen use fishing rods or nets to push boats away from obstructions, then they can maneuver boats, but these tools are not designed for precise positioning or small recovery areas
Solution Approach 1:
The retrieval apparatus is segmented into distinct functional components: a handle for grip and control, a shaft for reach, and a tip with resilient appendage for precise engagement. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, with the tip providing precise positioning capability that neither fishing rods nor nets can achieve.
4Length of stationary object
If lures become stuck in trees or on shoreline rocks, then fishermen can reach them with long poles, but the poles cannot securely engage with the line or lure without risking damage
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient appendage changes its physical parameters (shape, stiffness) dynamically during engagement. It can deform to accommodate different lure sizes and shapes, then maintain secure engagement through its elastic properties. This parameter flexibility allows the long pole to securely engage with various lure types at extended reach distances without risking damage to the line or lure.
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
Enables efficient retrieval of snagged lures by allowing the apparatus to be securely attached to the line, disengaging hooks without cutting the line, and facilitating precise boat maneuvering, reducing equipment loss and damage.
Implementation Method 1
The resilient appendage projects from the outer peripheral surface and has formed therein a plurality of slots distributed successively along the resilient appendage in a radially outward direction, for receiving a fishing line at a range of locations relative to the tip body.
Data Source
AI summary
A tip for a fishing lure retrieval apparatus includes a tip body having an outer peripheral surface extending longitudinally between first and second tip body ends. The tip body is structured for threaded engagement with an extension handle, and includes a resilient appendage attached to the tip body at a location that is axially between the first tip body end which attaches to the handle, and the second tip body end. The resilient appendage may include a coil spring that projects from the outer peripheral surface and has formed therein slots distributed successively along the resilient appendage to receive a fishing line at a range of locations relative to the tip body.