Scented Fishing Lure Cavity for Controlled Odor Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Artificial fishing lures lack a controlled and consistent release of scent, leading to inefficiencies in attracting fish, as manual application results in quick scent loss, and infused scents degrade or release inconsistently.
Innovation Solution
A fishing lure with an internal cavity and odor release hole that contains a scented material, allowing for a continuous and controlled scent release, mimicking natural bait.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If scented attractants are manually applied to the exterior of lures, then the scent can be applied easily, but the scent washes off quickly after repeated casts or exposure to water
Solution Approach 1:
The scent is extracted from the exterior surface and placed inside an internal cavity of the lure. The cavity is sealed with a cap that has an odor release hole, allowing the scent to be contained and released in a controlled manner rather than being applied to the exterior where it would wash off.
Solution Approach 2:
The internal cavity and cap structure serve as an intermediary mechanism between the scent material and the water environment. This intermediary system allows the scent to be protected from water while still enabling controlled release through the odor release hole in the cap.
2Stability of the object's composition
If artificial lures are constructed from materials infused with scents, then the scent is integrated into the lure structure, but the lure degrades quickly and loses its scent
Solution Approach 1:
The lure is segmented into distinct components: the lure body, an internal cavity, and a separable cap. This segmentation allows the scent-containing cavity to be protected from degradation while maintaining structural integrity of the overall lure system.
Solution Approach 2:
The cavity cap is designed as a replaceable component. When the scent is depleted or the cap degrades, only the cap needs to be replaced rather than the entire lure, extending the overall effectiveness of the lure system.
3Quantity of substance
If scented materials are used in existing lures, then scent release occurs, but the release is not controlled or consistent
Solution Approach 1:
The odor release hole in the cap enables continuous scent release as water flows over the lure during casting and retrieval. The consistent hydrodynamic exposure ensures steady scent emission throughout the fishing activity rather than intermittent or unpredictable release.
Solution Approach 2:
The cap and odor release hole are specifically designed with particular properties (material, hole size and position) to control the local scent release characteristics. This localized control ensures consistent and manageable scent emission independent of the overall lure design.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The lure maintains effective scent attraction over extended periods, enhancing fishing success without frequent reapplication, and preventing degradation.
Implementation Method 1
As the lure moves through the water, the scent is gradually released through the odor release hole, creating a continuous scent trail that lures fish toward the bait.
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing lure designed with an internal cavity filled with a scented material and an odor release hole. The fishing lure mimics a fish, with a tail and head that move in a swimming motion. As the fishing lure moves through the water, the scent is gradually released, creating a continuous odor trail that attracts fish.