Semi-Automatic Fly-Fishing Reel Mounting With Toolless Rod Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fly-reel designs face issues such as inconsistent line retrieval, tangling, exposure to outdoor elements, and lack of adjustable mounting options for rods and accessories, leading to difficulties in counterbalancing and user comfort.
Innovation Solution
A toollessly adjustable mounting system for fishing reels that allows for the attachment of rods and accessories, featuring a mounting foot that can be adjusted without tools, a sealed gear system, and a line guide to prevent tangling, enhancing user comfort and reel balance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mounting point is used for the reel on the rod, then the structure is simple and stable, but the adaptability for different rod lengths and angler preferences is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a fixed static position to a dynamic adjustable position along the rod. The reel can be moved to different locations on the rod using a adjustment mechanism, allowing the system to adapt to different rod lengths and angler preferences while maintaining structural integrity through a robust mounting foot and seat design.
2Reliability
If the gear system is exposed to outdoor elements, then the structure is simple and accessible, but the reliability is reduced due to wear, freeze, and corrosion
Solution Approach 1:
A sealed housing encloses the gear system, protecting it from exposure to outdoor elements such as water, dirt, mud, and weeds. The sealing prevents corrosion and wear while maintaining a compact structure. The drag system is also protected within the same sealed environment, ensuring reliable operation in various weather conditions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the line guide is fixed in position, then the structure is simple and stable, but the adaptability for different casting styles and line management needs is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The line guide is made adjustable in position, allowing it to be moved along the rod to optimize line management for different casting styles and conditions. This dynamic positioning capability enables anglers to customize the line guide location based on their specific needs while maintaining a relatively simple structure through a straightforward adjustment mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present application may include fishing reel assemblies (1) having a fishing reel (2), a toollessly adjustable mounting foot (3) attached to a fishing reel which can allow adjustability of a fishing rod (4) with respect to the reel (2). A fishing reel assembly may include at least one mount (19) for attachment of accessories and perhaps even a fishing line guide (21). An adjustable mounting foot (3) may include a rod connector section (36) and a reel connector section (37) configured to be separated from each other which may allow a user to easily switch out a rod and/or reel in a fishing reel assembly.