Split Brush Guard Fishing Lure with Elastic Band
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing lures with brush or weed guards often snag underwater objects when the hook lies on its side during retrieval, as the guards revert to their original configuration after manual spreading, requiring time-consuming methods like glue to maintain the spread, which is not always effective.
Innovation Solution
A fishing lure with a split 'V' type brush guard and an elastic band to secure the bristles in a lateral configuration, ensuring the hook is protected from snagging regardless of its orientation, by using resilient plastic bristles that can be manually spread and maintained in a 'V' formation using a rubber band.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the brush guard bristles are manually spread laterally to prevent hook snagging, then the hook protection effectiveness is improved, but the brush guard reverts to its unsplit configuration once the finger or tool is removed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-splitting the brush guard bristles into a V-configuration before use. The split is created by inserting a finger or tool between the bristles to separate them into two distinct sections, which are then held in place by a band or wrap. This preliminary splitting action ensures the brush guard maintains its protective configuration without requiring continuous manual adjustment during retrieval.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an intermediary element (a band or wrap) to maintain the split configuration of the brush guard bristles. This intermediary component holds the bristles in the desired V-configuration, preventing them from reverting to their unsplit state while allowing the bristles to remain flexible and functional for protecting the hook from snagging on underwater objects.
2Stability of the object's composition
If glue is applied to hold the bristles apart, then the brush guard configuration is maintained, but the process is time consuming and does not always hold
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a disposable or easily replaceable band or wrap to maintain the brush guard configuration instead of using permanent adhesive solutions. This approach is quicker to apply and remove than glue, reducing preparation time while providing reliable configuration maintenance throughout the fishing trip. The band can be easily adjusted or replaced if needed without the mess or permanence of adhesive.
3Speed
If the hook points forward in the direction of retrieve, then the lure can be retrieved effectively, but the hook becomes snagged on underwater objects such as submerged brush and branches
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the brush guard bristles into two separate sections or 'legs' forming a V-configuration. This segmentation allows each section to independently contact and deflect away from underwater objects, providing broader protection around the hook. The split structure creates multiple contact points and deflection paths, increasing the likelihood that the hook will clear obstacles without snagging while maintaining forward-pointing orientation for effective retrieval.
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 solution effectively prevents hook snagging on underwater objects by maintaining the spread configuration of the brush guard bristles, reducing the likelihood of line entanglement and improving retrieval efficiency without the need for constant manual adjustment or adhesive application.
Implementation Method 1
Some fishermen put some glue to hold the bristles apart. However, this is time consuming and does not always hold.
Data Source
AI summary
A fishing lure has a body and a hook. The hook has a shank that extends from the body, a bend and a point. The hook is lying in a hook plane. A brush guard has bristles that extend from the head to a blocking position in front of the hook point. The bristles are spread apart to either side of the hook plane. An elastomeric band around the lure body retains the bristles in a spread apart configuration. The spread apart bristles create a laterally wider brush guard so as to prevent snagging of the hook point no matter what the orientation of the lure in the water might be.