Retractable Sand-Spike Rod Holder With Fold-Out Insertion Step

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing surf fishing rod holders are difficult to insert into sand securely, especially when dealing with large game fish, and often result in items falling off coolers or impeding access.

Innovation Solution

A fishing rod-spike assembly with a stowable sand spike and pivotable insertion step, along with additional holders for bait, phone, and beverages, that can be easily attached to the rod sleeve.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a traditional sand-spike rod holder is used, then it can hold the fishing rod, but it is difficult to insert into the sand securely, especially when dealing with large game fish

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of rod holder insertionVSAvoidease of insertion into sand

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The rod holder incorporates a movable spike that can transition between retracted and extended positions. During insertion, the spike is extended to penetrate the sand securely; during retrieval, the spike is retracted to allow easy removal. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction between secure insertion and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The rod holder is divided into separate functional components: the main body and the detachable/extendable spike. This segmentation allows the spike to be independently controlled - extended when needed for secure anchoring, and retracted or removed when ease of operation is required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If items are stored on a cooler, then they are accessible, but they easily fall off the cooler into the sand and/or impede entry into the cooler

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility of stored itemsVSAvoidsecurity of item placement

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The rod holder body is designed to serve multiple functions: holding the fishing rod, storing accessories like pliers and knives, and providing a stable platform that prevents items from falling. By integrating these storage functions into the rod holder itself rather than relying on separate coolers, the system achieves both accessibility and security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the rod holder with accessory storage compartments and attachment points. Items that would otherwise be stored separately on a cooler are now integrated into the rod holder structure, eliminating the problem of items falling off while maintaining easy accessibility during fishing operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12568945B1Fishing rod-spike assembly

Publication Date: 2026.03.10 ACTIVE OUTDOORS LLC

AI summary

A fishing rod-spike assembly includes a rod-spike assembly incorporating a sand spike that is coupled to a rod sleeve and is configured to be stowed within the rod sleeve and slide out from the rod sleeve for insertion into the sand, and includes an insertion step that is pivotably connected with the spike and configured to fold up along the length of the spike to also be stowed within the rod sleeve. Also, a fishing rod-spike assembly may include a cutting board attachment that may have bait holder coupled thereto, a mobile phone holder and/or a beverage holder. These holders may be detachably attachable to the rod sleeve. The rod-spike assembly is stowable within the rod sleeve and is slidably engaged within the rod sleeve from an engaged stowed configuration to an extended configuration from the rod sleeve for insertion into sand.