Fishing Rod Holder Retainer Cable System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gunwale fishing rod holders fail to reliably secure fishing rods, especially during deep-water fishing and trolling, as they are prone to being pulled out or dislodged due to fish bites or wave motion, and lack flexibility to accommodate different rod types, sizes, and lengths.
Innovation Solution
A gunwale rod holder with an adjustable, settable, and retractable retainer system that includes a top plate, cylindrical tube, retainer cable, and biasing device, allowing secure attachment to the rod or reel, with a cable stop and length setting mechanism for customizable retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional gunwale rod holders are used, then the structure is simple, but the fishing rod cannot be reliably secured and may be pulled out or dislodged
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer cable is made movable and adjustable rather than fixed, allowing it to adapt to different rod positions and fishing conditions. The cable can be extended or retracted as needed, providing dynamic retention while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The retainer cable length and tension can be adjusted to change the retention parameters. This allows the same holder structure to reliably secure different types of rods while maintaining structural simplicity through standardized components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional fixed retention methods are used, then the structure is simple, but the holder lacks flexibility to accommodate different rod types, sizes, and lengths
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer cable system serves multiple functions: it can accommodate different rod types (trolling rods, bent butt rods), sizes, and lengths through simple length adjustment. The same basic structure handles various fishing scenarios without requiring complex specialized mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable cable length allows the holder to adapt dynamically to different rod configurations. Users can extend or retract the cable as needed, providing versatility while keeping the adjustment mechanism simple and intuitive.
3Reliability
If no retainer system is used, then the holder structure is simple, but the rod may be pulled out during deep-water fishing and trolling
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer cable provides active security during trolling and deep-water fishing by allowing adjustment of tension and length based on fishing conditions. The cable can be tightened to secure the rod firmly while maintaining a relatively simple retainer system.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable tension and length parameters can be adjusted to provide optimal security during different fishing activities. This allows reliable rod retention during trolling without requiring an overly complex retainer system.
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 system effectively prevents fishing rods from being pulled or bounced out of the gunwale, providing secure retention across various fishing conditions and rod configurations, enhancing safety and usability.
Implementation Method 1
A biasing device is coupled to the retainer cable at a proximal portion thereof and configured to bias the retainer cable downwardly within the retainer channel
Implementation Method 2
the biasing device includes a weight coupled to the retainer cable within the retainer channel
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing rod holder and retainer include a top plate that includes a main opening, and a retainer opening. A cylindrical tube extends downwardly at an angle away from the top plate. A rod retainer includes a retainer cable having a retainer clasp adjacent the retainer opening. A retainer channel is coupled to the top plate and aligned with the retainer opening and configured to extend downwardly to guide the retainer cable so that the cable extends down into the retainer channel. A biasing device is coupled to the retainer cable and configured to bias the retainer cable downwardly within the retainer channel.