Fishing Rod End Cap Locking Support for Quick Ground Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing rod securing devices, such as tent pegs, can damage the rod handle and are difficult to remove quickly when a fish is caught, delaying the angler's ability to reel it in.
Innovation Solution
A fishing rod accessory kit with an end cap featuring a plug or sleeve attachment and a support system using a shaft and receiving portion with locking elements, allowing secure and easy attachment to the ground without damaging the rod handle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a tent peg or bivvy peg is used to secure the proximal end of the rod, then the rod can be anchored to the ground, but the handle of the fishing rod is easily damaged and it is difficult to remove quickly when a fish is caught
Solution Approach 1:
The end cap is divided into distinct functional segments: an insertion portion for attaching to the rod handle, an attachment portion with locking elements for securing to the support, and a resilient portion for ground contact. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally without compromising the handle.
Solution Approach 2:
The end cap acts as an intermediary device between the fishing rod handle and the ground support. Instead of the tent peg directly contacting and potentially damaging the handle, the end cap provides a protective interface that distributes forces and prevents direct contact between the securing mechanism and the delicate handle.
2Reliability
If a tent peg or bivvy peg is used to secure the proximal end of the rod, then the rod can be anchored to the ground, but it is difficult to remove quickly when a fish is caught, delaying the angler
Solution Approach 1:
The locking elements are designed to transition between locked and unlocked states through rotational movement. The attachment portion can be quickly rotated to engage or disengage the locking elements from the receiving portion, enabling dynamic and rapid adjustment of the securing state without requiring complex tools or procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring forceful extraction or complex unfastening mechanisms, the design inverts the approach by using a simple rotational motion to both engage and disengage the locking mechanism. This inversion of the traditional securing/release paradigm enables rapid release by simply rotating the attachment portion in the opposite direction.
3Ease of operation
If the proximal end of the rod is placed on the ground leaning against the rod rest, then the rod can be supported, but the proximal end of the rod cannot easily be secured
Solution Approach 1:
The end cap serves multiple functions: it provides structural support when the rod leans against the rod rest, enables secure anchoring to the ground through the locking mechanism, and offers protection for the handle. This multi-functionality allows the same component to adapt to different fishing scenarios and support configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient portion of the end cap automatically contacts the ground when the rod is positioned at an angle, providing self-support without requiring additional securing actions. The design enables the rod to support itself in leaning configurations while maintaining the option for secure anchoring when needed.
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AI summary
A fishing rod accessory kit comprises an end cap for attachment to a fishing rod and a support. The end cap comprises an insertion portion for engagement with a proximal end of a handle of a fishing rod such that a longitudinal axis of the insertion portion is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the fishing rod and an attachment portion including a first locking element. The support comprises a shaft and a receiving portion secured to the shaft, the receiving portion including a second locking element. The attachment portion extends in a longitudinal direction from the insertion portion such that, in use, the first locking element is spaced longitudinally from said proximal end of the handle of the fishing rod. The attachment portion is engageable with the receiving portion by rotation of the attachment portion with respect to the receiving portion about the longitudinal axis of the insertion portion such that the first locking element engages with the second locking element.