Telescoping Fishing Rod Protector With Stable Coaxial Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fishing rods are susceptible to damage during transport and storage due to their susceptibility to knocks and bumps, and existing telescoping rod protectors either require the rod to be broken down for storage or only allow for a fixed length adjustment, making them impractical for active fishing trips.
Innovation Solution
A telescoping fishing rod protector with tubular sections that maintain coaxial alignment and continuous engagement, allowing adjustable length and stable positioning through flanges and rims to prevent misalignment, and featuring a lanyard anchor for secure retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional storage cases or tubes are used to protect fishing rods, then the rod is protected from damage, but the rod must be broken down into sections to fit into the case or tube
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies nesting by placing one tubular section inside another tubular section, creating a telescoping structure that protects the fishing rod while eliminating the need for disassembly. The inner tubular section contains the fishing rod, and the outer tubular section provides additional protection, with both sections telescoping relative to each other.
2Ease of operation
If telescoping protectors with tapered, cone-shaped sections are used, then the sections are easy to carry and can be extended one inside another, but the sections require full extension to achieve interlocking fit
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the telescoping structure adjustable rather than fixed. The tubular sections can be extended or retracted to various lengths and positions, allowing the overall length of the protector to be adjusted to suit different fishing rod lengths. The sections remain interconnected through the telescoping mechanism while maintaining protection.
3Adaptability or versatility
If telescoping sections are used to allow length adjustment, then the protector can adapt to various rod lengths, but the sections become subject to misalignment and instability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry through the use of asymmetric engagement features between the tubular sections. The first tubular section has a lower end with engagement features that asymmetrically engage with the inner surface of the second tubular section, preventing misalignment and ensuring coaxial positioning while allowing length adjustment.
4Weight of moving object
If the tubular sections are made lightweight for comfort, then the rod is comfortable to carry, but the sections become more susceptible to damage from knocks and bumps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by creating a protective environment around the fishing rod through the telescoping tubular structure. The tubular sections provide a protective envelope that cushions the rod from external impacts, knocks, and bumps during transport and storage, while the overall structure remains lightweight.
Data Source
AI summary
A telescoping fishing rod protector includes at least a first tubular section that can be disposed inside of a second tubular section in a telescoping relationship. Each of the first and second tubular sections include an upper tube portion and a lower tube portion that couple together. The upper tube portion and the lower tube portion of the first tubular section are inserted into opposite ends of the upper tube portion of the second tubular section and coupled together. Then the lower tube portion of the second tubular section is coupled to the upper tube portion of the second tubular section, thereby capturing the first tubular section in the second tubular section. The first tubular section can be moved to adjust the overall length of the fishing rod protector to a desired length, and a fishing rod can then be inserted into the fishing rod protector.