Wireless Fish Strike Indicator for Ice Fishing Tip-Ups
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ice fishing tip-ups require visual confirmation of a fish strike, which can be challenging due to distance or adverse weather conditions, and cannot provide notifications without being visually seen by the fisherman.
Innovation Solution
A wireless fish strike indicating apparatus that attaches to an ice fishing tip-up, transmitting a signal to a mobile device when a fish strike occurs, allowing for notification regardless of visibility, and includes features like temperature sensing, battery life monitoring, and secure attachment to various flag pole diameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a visual flag system is used to indicate fish strikes, then the device complexity is low, but the reliability of strike detection is reduced in adverse weather or at distance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the purely mechanical visual flag system with an electronic detection system that uses a weight sensor to detect fish strikes. The wireless transmitter and mobile device notification system substitute for the mechanical flag, providing reliable detection regardless of weather conditions or viewing distance, while keeping the overall device complexity manageable through modular electronic components.
2Reliability
If wireless transmission components are added to the tip-up, then the reliability of strike notification is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a wireless transmitter as an intermediary component that bridges the mechanical strike detection system and the mobile device notification system. This intermediary converts mechanical strike information into wireless signals, enabling reliable remote notification without requiring direct integration between the tip-up mechanics and the mobile device, thus managing complexity through functional decomposition.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the flag pole assembly is made adjustable for different diameters, then the adaptability of the apparatus is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic adjustment mechanism for the flag pole assembly that allows it to adapt to different diameter poles. The adjustable components enable the apparatus to accommodate various tip-up configurations, and the mounting bracket system provides flexible positioning capabilities, enhancing adaptability while maintaining reasonable complexity through standardized adjustment mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables fisherman to receive notifications of fish strikes remotely and efficiently, improving detection accuracy and convenience by providing alerts through mobile devices, even in adverse conditions.
Implementation Method 1
A transmitting apparatus disposed inside of the enclosure and configured to transmit a wireless signal indicative of a fish strike to a mobile device
Implementation Method 2
A receiving apparatus disposed inside of the enclosure and configured to receive a wireless signal from the mobile device
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus, system and method for providing an indication or notification to a fishermen when a fish strikes an ice fishing tip-up is disclosed. The apparatus provides a wireless signal indicative of a fish strike. The system and method include and utilize an application operatively running on a mobile device and configured to receive the fish strike indicating signal.