Segmented Bait Sphere for Remote Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for remotely distributing bait while fishing are cumbersome, unreliable, and difficult to use, especially when targeting weed lines or debris at a distance, and they often interfere with the fishing process and are not environmentally safe.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight, softball-sized, floating sphere device with a hollow structure composed of two hemispheres that can be easily thrown and retrieved, featuring buoyancy material, slots for bait distribution, and a loop for retrieval, designed to operate without interfering with fishing gear and be reusable in both fresh and saltwater.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional bait distribution solutions (doors, compartments, buoys with anchor lines) are used, then bait can be distributed to some extent, but the device becomes cumbersome, difficult to use, and interferes with normal fishing operations
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into two separate hemispheres that can be independently handled and assembled. The bait chamber is separated from the flotation element, allowing the device to be tossed easily as two separate components that assemble in water, eliminating the complexity of traditional single-piece designs with multiple moving parts
Solution Approach 2:
The flotation functionality is extracted as a separate element (floatation device) from the bait distribution mechanism. This allows the bait chamber to be a simple, lightweight container that can be easily tossed, while the floatation element provides buoyancy independently, eliminating the need for complex integrated structures
2Reliability
If traditional bait distribution solutions are used, then bait can be distributed, but the device cannot be tossed a large distance and is difficult to retrieve
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the device into separate components (bait chamber and floatation element), each piece can be lightweight and easily tossed. The separation allows the bait chamber to be minimal in weight while the floatation element provides necessary buoyancy, enabling the device to be thrown considerable distances and easily retrieved
Solution Approach 2:
The floatation element acts as a counterweight that provides buoyant force to offset the weight of the bait chamber and contents. This allows the overall device to be lightweight enough to toss distance while still providing sufficient buoyancy for easy retrieval and stable operation
3Reliability
If connected solutions (fishing line connections, bobbers) are used, then bait distribution is possible, but the system becomes complex and interferes with normal fishing gear handling
Solution Approach 1:
The connection to fishing gear is completely removed from the system. The bait distribution device operates independently in the water column, eliminating all connections to fishing lines, rod holders, or other fishing equipment, thereby eliminating the complexity and interference issues associated with integrated systems
Solution Approach 2:
The device is self-contained and self-operating once deployed. The floatation element provides automatic buoyancy and positioning, while the bait chamber distributes bait through its own weight and water movement, eliminating the need for external control mechanisms or connections to fishing gear
4Object-affected harmful factors
If reusable devices are used to protect the environment, then environmental safety is improved, but the device must be complex enough to be retrieved and used again
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented design allows simple, lightweight components that are easy to retrieve and reuse. The separate floatation element and bait chamber can be independently recovered and reassembled, reducing the complexity burden that would otherwise be required for full reusable systems
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed for easy recovery and reuse. The floatation element provides natural buoyancy that aids in retrieval, and the simple segmented structure allows for quick disassembly and reassembly, making the reusable design practical without requiring complex mechanisms
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 device effectively attracts fish to weed lines or debris by dispersing bait over a considerable distance, allowing for easy retrieval and reuse, while maintaining environmental safety and operational convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a hollow sphere (1) made of two hemispheres (001, 002)... material (006) for buoyancy... floating sphere device
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AI summary
A device and system to remotely distribute bait is used to attract fish, especially in an off-shore fishing scenario where debris or a “weed line” is spotted. The device is made of a hollow sphere comprising two hemispheres; a loop; slots in the lower hemisphere; a buoyancy material for flotation. A user of a device and system to remotely distribute bait would fill the sphere with bait and select a location desirous of fishing. A user would then throw the device toward the desired location and wait for the chum to fall from the device into the water.