Weighted Fishing Lure Head With Inverse Hook for Stable Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fishing lures with weighted heads suffer from balance and stability issues during retrieval, and soft plastic lure bodies often detach from the hook assembly due to improper weight distribution and attachment methods.
Innovation Solution
A fishing lure design featuring a weighted head oriented 180 degrees from the traditional hook, with a locking feature to secure a molded soft plastic lure body, enhancing the lure's movement pattern and structural integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If the weight is located in proximity to the eye of the hook or the head of the lure, then the hook assembly achieves proper weighting for bottom-feeding imitation, but the point and barbs of the hook invert from their traditional orientation, reducing hooking effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional weight placement by positioning the weighted head at the opposite end of the shank from the hook eye, rather than near the eye. This inversion allows the barbed point to maintain its traditional upward orientation while still achieving proper weighting for bottom-feeding imitation, thereby resolving the contradiction between weight distribution and hooking effectiveness
2Ease of manufacture
If the soft plastic lure body is attached to the hook assembly using simple means such as threading onto the shank, then the attachment process is easy, but the soft plastic body can be dislodged by contact with fish or debris in the water
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested attachment structure where the soft plastic lure body is inserted through a retaining ring that encircles the shank. This nested design provides a secure attachment that prevents dislodgement by fish or debris while maintaining ease of attachment through the simple insert-and-secure mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining ring acts as an intermediary element between the soft plastic lure body and the hook shank. This intermediate component provides a reliable connection that prevents direct contact between the soft plastic and potentially damaging elements in the water, while still allowing for easy attachment and detachment
3Weight of moving object
If the barbed point is positioned to point downward in conventional weighted hooks, then the weight distribution is achieved, but the hook's ability to catch and retain fish is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional arrangement by positioning the weighted head at the opposite end of the shank from the hook eye, which naturally orients the barbed point upward. This inversion maintains proper weight distribution for bottom-feeding imitation while ensuring the barbed point points upward to effectively catch and retain fish, resolving the contradiction between weight distribution and catching effectiveness
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AI summary
A fishing lure is disclosed, comprising a hook assembly with an eye, a first shank with a weighted head and an attachment feature, and a second shank with a barbed point directed away from the weighted head. The hook assembly is covered by a lure body attached to the attachment feature. The eye and barbed point extend beyond the lure body, enhancing the lure's effectiveness in attracting and catching fish. The weighted head provides a desired movement profile to the lure, while the orientation of the barbed point ensures secure hooking of the fish. This fishing lure design offers improved performance and durability for anglers seeking a reliable and efficient fishing tool.