Split Bobber and Snap-On Bead for Quick Line Changes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing terminal tackle components, such as bobbers and beads, are difficult to attach and detach without cutting the fishing line, limiting versatility and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A split bobber and snap-on bead system that allows for easy attachment and detachment to the fishing line without cutting, featuring a split design with slip and grip configurations and a snap-on mechanism for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional terminal tackle components are attached by threading the fishing line through the component and tying a knot, then the attachment is secure and reliable, but the process is time-consuming and requires cutting the line to remove components
Solution Approach 1:
The bobber is divided into two separate halves that can be opened and closed around the fishing line. This segmentation allows the component to be quickly attached and detached without threading or knotting, resolving the contradiction by enabling rapid operation while maintaining secure attachment through the夹持 mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The bobber design incorporates a dynamic opening and closing mechanism that transitions from a closed state (for secure attachment) to an open state (for quick removal). This dynamic capability allows the same component to provide both secure holding and easy detachment, eliminating the need to cut the line.
2Reliability
If terminal tackle components are designed for secure attachment to the fishing line, then reliability is improved, but versatility and convenience are reduced due to inability to easily remove and reattach
Solution Approach 1:
By splitting the bobber into two halves that can open and close around the line, the design achieves both secure attachment (when closed) and repeated removal/reattachment (when opened). This segmentation resolves the contradiction between reliability and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows the bobber to be easily removed and reused on different fishing lines or configurations. The recoverable nature of the component, enabled by the opening mechanism, provides versatility while maintaining secure attachment when needed.
3Strength
If the bobber is designed as a single solid piece for structural integrity, then strength is improved, but ease of attachment and detachment is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The bobber is segmented into two halves that connect through a snap-fit or clip mechanism. This segmentation enables easy opening for attachment/removal while the connection mechanism maintains structural integrity when closed, resolving the contradiction between strength and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The bobber transitions from a static solid structure to a dynamic structure that can open and close. When closed, it provides structural integrity similar to a solid piece; when opened, it allows easy operation for attachment and detachment.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for a terminal tackle system with a bobber and bead. The bobber includes a grip portion with a grip housing and grip insert and a slip portion with a slip housing and slip insert. The grip insert includes a grip channel, an insert aperture, a tab, and a first groove. The slip insert includes a slip channel, an insert peg, an upper snap fit recess, and a first tongue. The insert peg includes a vertical quadrant channel and a horizontal quadrant channel that separate the insert peg into four quadrants. The bead includes a longitudinal channel, an upper notch, a lower notch, and an insertion channel. The upper notch and lower notch are wedge shaped and in communication with the longitudinal channel, with the outer end of each wider than its inner end. The insertion channel is positioned vertically between the upper notch and the lower notch.