Semi-Translucent Tackle Organizer With Removable Core Light
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fishing in low light conditions requires a light source that does not scare away fish, and existing solutions like head lamps and flashlights are not self-contained and can disrupt the environment.
Innovation Solution
A semi-translucent container with a removable light source at its core, providing gentle illumination for stored fishing gear and surrounding area, with optional features like multiple compartments, hinged drawers, and a carrying handle for versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a light source is used to illuminate fishing gear in low light conditions, then visibility is improved, but fish may be scared away by the light
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting function is segmented from the main container body through removable drawer units. Each drawer can be independently removed and used as a portable light source, allowing the fishing gear storage and illumination functions to be separated when needed, thus providing light without scaring fish during active fishing.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system transitions from a static container to a dynamic, multi-state system. The drawers can be positioned in multiple configurations (inserted, partially removed, fully removed) and the light sources can be activated only when needed for navigation or gear organization, not during actual fishing, thus adapting illumination intensity to situational requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate items (container, light source, organizer) are carried, then functionality is comprehensive, but portability and convenience are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated system: the container body, organizer drawers, and light sources are merged into one portable unit. The removable drawers serve dual purposes as both storage containers and portable light sources, eliminating the need to carry separate items for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The drawer units are designed with universal functionality, serving as storage containers when inserted into the main body and as portable light sources when removed. This multi-functionality allows a single component to fulfill multiple roles, reducing the total number of items needed and improving portability.
3Ease of operation
If a self-contained unit is created combining container and light source, then portability is improved, but light intensity may be reduced compared to dedicated light sources
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into multiple drawer units, each with its own light source. While individual drawer lights may be less intense than a single powerful flashlight, the combined illumination from multiple drawers provides sufficient overall lighting while maintaining the portability benefits of the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic adjustment of light intensity by activating or deactivating individual drawer lights based on lighting conditions. When maximum portability is needed, fewer drawers are removed; when more light is required, additional drawers can be taken out, providing flexible control over the balance between portability and illumination intensity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The container offers a self-contained, gentle lighting solution for fishing gear storage, reducing fish disturbance while providing easy access and transport, with applications beyond fishing such as in emergency kits, construction, and camping.
Implementation Method 1
The container is made of a semi-translucent material such that when the light source is activated, the light from the light source shines through the material of the container
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-purpose container and organizer for storing fishing tackle and other fishing gear or for any other suitable use. A light source is placed at the core of the container. The container is made of a semi-translucent material such that when the light source is activated, the light from the light source shines through the material of the container, lighting up the items stored within the container and providing gentle illumination to the surrounding area. The light source is removable from the container for a brighter, more concentrated light source