Segmented Powered Fishing Lure with Buoyant Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fishing lures are ineffective under sub-optimal conditions due to reliance on human skill and can be damaged by fish, and existing electromechanical lures face challenges with component durability and integration within small, soft lure bodies.
Innovation Solution
A buoyant housing containing power sources and electronic controls connects to a submersible module with an actuator, allowing for independent replacement and varying lengths, using electrical or fluid actuators to simulate fish motion and attract fish, with water-activated power conservation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If electromechanical components are integrated into the lure body, then the lure can operate autonomously and attract fish under sub-optimal conditions, but the components become vulnerable to damage from fish bites and handling
Solution Approach 1:
The lure is divided into two separate modules: a soft submersible module that contacts the fish and a hard buoyant housing that protects the electronics. The submersible module contains only the actuator and hook, while the power source and electronic controls are housed in the protective buoyant housing, allowing independent replacement of damaged components.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensitive electronic components (power source, microcontroller, lights) are extracted from the soft lure body and placed into a separate hard buoyant housing. This extraction protects the expensive electronics from damage while maintaining autonomous operation through the connected submersible module.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the lure body is made of soft material to protect fish, then fish safety is improved, but the internal electronic components lack adequate protection
Solution Approach 1:
The lure system is segmented into a soft submersible module for fish safety and a hard buoyant housing for electronic protection. The soft material encasement protects the fish during handling and release, while the hard housing with metal reinforcement protects the electronics from damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic components are extracted from the soft lure body and placed in a separate hard protective housing. This allows the lure body to remain entirely soft for fish safety while the electronics gain robust protection in the buoyant housing.
3Device complexity
If the lure components are integrated into a single unit, then the structure is simplified, but damaged components cannot be easily replaced
Solution Approach 1:
The lure is segmented into a buoyant housing and a submersible module connected by a cable. This segmentation allows the submersible module to be independently replaced if damaged, while the expensive power source and electronics in the buoyant housing remain intact and reusable.
Solution Approach 2:
The design enables selective replacement of the submersible module (which may be damaged) while recovering and reusing the expensive power source and electronic controls in the buoyant housing. The modular connection allows easy detachment and replacement.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If the lure is made small to be less suspicious to fish, then fish suspicion is reduced, but there is insufficient space for power sources and electronic controls
Solution Approach 1:
The lure system is segmented into a small submersible module that contacts the fish (reducing suspicion) and a larger buoyant housing that contains the power sources and electronics. The separation allows the fish-facing portion to remain small while the component housing can be sufficiently large.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution moves from a single compact unit to a distributed system where the buoyant housing can be positioned away from the submersible module. This dimensional separation allows adequate space for components in the housing while keeping the fish-contact portion small.
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
Enhances fishing lure appeal under sub-optimal conditions, protects sensitive components, and allows for customizable operation to suit different fish species and conditions, reducing damage and increasing fishing effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
A pair of contacts may be placed near the bottom of the buoyant housing and may function as a switch for energizing the electronic controls and submersible assembly when the contacts are bridged by water.
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing lure having a buoyant housing containing a power source and an electronic controlling element. A pair of conduction lines may connect the power source with a submersible module which contains an actuator, a means for propelling the submersible module through the water, and a hook. An elongate member or cable may also be used to connect the buoyant housing with the submersible module. A means for increasing/decreasing the length of conduction lines (and optional cable) between the buoyant housing and the submersible module may also be used. Some embodiments operate an electric motor with a propeller, fin, or tail. Some embodiments utilize contacts which may be bridged by water in order to energize the submersible module.