Rigid Transparent Tackle Box with Vertical Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tackle storage systems lack durability, security, and ease of access while being aesthetically and economically unsuitable for a wide range of fishing environments, and often fail to address issues of moisture and corrosion in artificial lures.
Innovation Solution
A tackle storage system with strong, impact-resistant panels of at least 4 mm thickness, featuring vertical storage units with drainage and ventilation holes, transparent panels for visibility, and a secure locking mechanism, designed to support heavy loads and withstand environmental conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If panel thickness is increased to improve durability and load support, then strength and reliability improve, but weight and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs composite construction by joining multiple panels (bottom panel, side panels, cover panel) through mechanical fastening and sealing systems. This distributed structural approach provides the required strength and load support while avoiding the need for a single excessively thick panel, thereby managing weight more effectively.
2Ease of operation
If transparent panels are used to improve visibility and access, then ease of operation improves, but durability and resistance to environmental factors worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different material properties to different locations: transparent panels are used specifically where visibility is needed (cover and selected side panels), while opaque or differently treated panels can be used in areas requiring maximum durability or moisture resistance. This localized application of transparency balances accessibility with overall system reliability.
3Productivity
If vertical storage units are implemented to improve storage capacity and access, then productivity improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the interior storage space into multiple vertical storage units using divider panels. Each unit can be independently accessed and organized, improving storage efficiency and lure accessibility. The modular divider design allows for flexible configuration while maintaining overall structural simplicity through standardized panel connections.
4Force
If panel thickness is increased to support heavy loads, then load bearing capacity improves, but portability worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The box employs a composite panel structure where multiple thinner panels work together through mechanical fastening systems to achieve the required load support capacity. This distributed structural approach provides the necessary strength to support heavy loads (including anglers standing on the cover) while keeping individual panel weights manageable for portability.
Data Source
AI summary
A storage system comprises a bottom, a plurality of sides, a cover and a plurality of vertical dividers. The sides are fixed to the bottom and the cover is located to have open and closed positions with respect to the sides, opposite the bottom. The vertical dividers are arranged in first and second transverse orientations between the sides, forming vertical storage units for hanging lures. A plurality of ventilation and drainage holes are formed in the bottom panel, and the top and at least two of the sides are transparent to visible light. Each of the bottom, sides, and cover is formed of an impact-resistant thermoplastic having a thickness of at least 4 mm, such that the cover supports a weight of at least 220 lbs when in the closed position.