Rotating Collar Rod Holder for Secure Adjustable Fishing Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fishing rods require a holder that can be securely attached to environmental surfaces for extended periods, accommodating structural features like reels and allowing adjustable angles, while being practical for users.
Innovation Solution
A rod holder with a rotatable collar that encircles the fishing rod, allowing for secure entrapment and release, and a mount for attachment to environmental objects, featuring adjustable elevation angles and accommodation for reel and baitcaster structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If a person holds a fishing pole for extended periods, then the fishing activity can be performed, but the person experiences physical fatigue and impracticality
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the holding function from the user's hands and transfers it to a dedicated rod holder device. The holder includes a body with a rod receiving channel and a retention mechanism that takes over the task of supporting the fishing rod, allowing the user to be hands-free and eliminating physical fatigue from continuous holding.
Solution Approach 2:
The rod holder is designed to be self-sufficient in holding and securing the rod. The retention collar automatically engages with the rod when inserted into the body, and the spring mechanism provides automatic retention without requiring continuous user intervention. The device serves itself by maintaining rod position through its mechanical design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rod holder is designed to accommodate various rod structures like reels and baitcasters, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rod holder is designed with universal accommodation capabilities through its body structure that includes a rod receiving channel capable of holding different rod types. The retention collar and spring mechanism work together to securely hold various rod configurations including those with reels and baitcasters, making the device versatile without requiring multiple specialized holders.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is segmented into distinct functional components: the body that receives the rod, the retention collar that secures it, and the spring mechanism that provides retention force. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together to accommodate various rod types, managing complexity through modular design.
3Reliability
If a retention mechanism is designed to securely entrap the fishing rod, then reliability is improved, but ease of release may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The retention mechanism uses a dynamic spring-loaded collar that automatically adjusts its retention force. The spring provides continuous pressure to securely entrap the rod, ensuring reliable retention during fishing activities. At the same time, the collar can be easily pushed or pulled to release the rod when needed, providing both security and ease of operation through its elastic, movable design.
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AI summary
A fishing rod holder for holding a fishing rod to an environmental supporting object, such as a watercraft. The fishing rod holder may include a body having a trough to receive the fishing rod, a collar rotatable to entrap the rod within the trough.