Self-Dispensing Bait Holder Spring Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fishermen face inefficiencies and frustration due to the need to frequently check and rebait their hooks, as bait often crumbles or falls off, disrupting the fishing line and reducing the chances of catching fish.
Innovation Solution
A self-dispensing fishing bait holder with a spring-loaded rod and housing that automatically deploys new bait pieces to the hook, allowing multiple baits to be stored and protected, reducing the need for manual intervention and enhancing bait retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fisherman manually checks and rebaits the hook frequently, then the bait is replenished, but the fishing time is lost and the process is tedious
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables self-service by using a spring-loaded mechanism that automatically dispenses the next piece of bait when the current bait is removed by a fish. The spring stores potential energy during loading and automatically converts it to kinetic energy to push the next bait onto the hook, eliminating the need for the fisherman to manually check and rebait the hook
Solution Approach 2:
The device applies preliminary action by pre-loading multiple pieces of bait onto the rod before deployment. The spring is pre-compressed during the loading process, storing energy that will be automatically released when needed. This allows the system to be ready for immediate automatic operation without requiring the fisherman to perform actions during the fishing process
2Productivity
If the fisherman leaves the baited hook in the water continually, then the chances of catching fish increase, but the bait may fall off or crumble
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded mechanism continuously monitors the bait status and automatically replenishes it when removed, allowing the hook to remain in the water continuously without manual intervention. The system self-regulates bait presence, ensuring the hook is always baited while maximizing fishing time
Solution Approach 2:
The device provides beforehand cushioning by having multiple pieces of bait pre-loaded on the rod, ready to be automatically dispensed. This buffer of pre-prepared bait ensures continuous operation without interruption, protecting against the problem of bait falling off or crumbling during extended fishing periods
3Quantity of substance
If multiple pieces of bait are stored on the rod, then the scent is increased to attract fish, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rod serves multiple functions: it acts as a structural support for the spring mechanism, a storage platform for multiple bait pieces, and an automatic dispensing conveyor. The housing provides both structural containment and protection for the mechanical components. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, managing device complexity while enabling multiple bait pieces to be stored and dispensed
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
This solution allows fishermen to leave their baited hooks in the water longer, increases the chances of catching fish, and releases more bait scent to attract fish, making the fishing process more efficient and less messy.
Implementation Method 1
a spring encircling the rod and pushing down on the bait; a spring encircling the rod and deploying a new bait to the hook each time a bait on the hook is removed
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention includes a fishing bait holder, the holder including: a hollow tubular housing, the housing having a first closed end and a second open end, the first closed end having on the top of the exterior an orifice for attaching a fishing line; a rod for holding a plurality of pieces of bait, the rod having a first end and a second end, the first coupled to the interior of the first closed end of the hollow tubular housing, and the second end culminating in a fish hook; a spring encircling the rod; and a washer encircling the rod and inferior to the spring, proximal to the hook.