JP2017046632A - Lure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lure capable of recording video around the lure underwater without a wired cable.SOLUTION: A lure (1A) comprises: a camera (21) photographing an underwater image; a picture recording part (22) storing the image data photographed by the camera (21); a battery (23) driving the camera (21) and the picture recording part (22); and a housing (11) which houses the camera (21), the picture recording part (22) and the battery (23), possesses waterproofness, and is attached to a fishing line (10). The camera (21), the picture recording part (22) and the battery (23) are driven without connecting to the outside of the housing (11) with wire.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a lure, and more particularly to a lure equipped with an underwater camera.

  Conventionally, fishing using a mechanism such as a lure is performed to catch fish. Such a device is attached to, for example, a fishing line extending from a fishing rod.

  In fishing, the device exists on the surface of the water or in the water, and invites fish in the water. A person who performs fishing selects and operates a device according to the type and size of the target fish. At that time, it is difficult to see the fish in the water. For this reason, there has been a demand to confirm the situation around the mechanism, such as whether or not the mechanism selection and operation properly invites fish. Therefore, means using an underwater camera has been proposed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the biological capture tool 100 disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a capture unit 110 as a device for capturing a living organism in water, an operation unit 101 that operates the capture unit 110, an underwater image or And an underwater camera 102 for taking an underwater image. The capture unit 110 includes a Harris 111 and a fishing hook 112 tied to the tip of the Harris 111. As a result, the underwater camera 102 can capture information about the underwater creatures effectively by photographing the capture unit 110 or the vicinity thereof.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-212060 (released on September 18, 2008)

  However, in the living thing capture tool 100 disclosed by the conventional patent document 1, it is necessary to provide the data transmission cable 103 for the data transmission and power supply of an underwater camera. Therefore, when the fishing line and the data transmission cable 103 are integrated, a commercially available fishing rod or reel cannot be used.

  Further, due to the difference in thickness between the Harris 111 and the data transmission cable 103, the data transmission cable 103 having a large diameter has a large resistance to the flow in a place where there is a flow such as an ocean current. For this reason, it has the problem that it is difficult to arrange the underwater camera 102 around the capture unit 110.

  Furthermore, when a fish is caught, there is a problem that the device is entangled with the data transmission cable 103.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a lure capable of recording around a lure in water without using a wired cable.

  In order to solve the above problems, a lure according to an aspect of the present invention drives a camera that captures an underwater image, a recording unit that stores image data captured by the camera, and the camera and the recording unit. A power supply unit and a housing for housing the camera, the recording unit, and the power supply unit and having water resistance and attached to a fishing line are provided, and the camera, the recording unit, and the power supply unit are connected to the outside of the housing by wire. It is characterized by being driven without being carried out.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, there is an effect of providing a lure capable of recording around a lure in water without using a wired cable.

(A) is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the structure of the lure in Embodiment 1 of this invention, (b) is a bottom view which shows the structure of the said lure. (A) is a perspective view which shows the structure of the slide switch in the said lure, (b) is principal part sectional drawing which shows the structure of a slide switch. (A) is a schematic perspective view which shows the structure of the 2nd weight balance adjustment mechanism in the said lure, (b) is an AA arrow directional cross-sectional view of (a). (A) is a side view which shows the state with which the fishing line which connected the said lure was attached to the fishing rod, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the state which is fishing using the said lure. (A) is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the structure of the lure in Embodiment 2 of this invention, (b) is a bottom view of the said lure. (A) is a side view which shows the rotary mode changeover switch in the said lure, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the data transfer by radio | wireless communication by making the rotary mode changeover switch in the said lure into a data transfer mode. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state which is fishing using the said lure. (A) is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the structure of the lure in Embodiment 3 of this invention, (b) is a top view of the said lure. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state which is fishing using the said lure. It is a side view which shows the structure of the conventional biological capture tool.

Embodiment 1
One embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, a top water type lure used at the surface of the water or at a shallow depth will be described.

  Note that the lure of the present embodiment can be used as a middle water type or bottom water type lure as in other embodiments described later. Here, the middle water type lure is a lure whose specific gravity is adjusted so as to stop in the water, and is used between the water surface and the bottom of the water and is generally called a suspend type. Further, the bottom water type lure is a lure having a specific gravity heavier than water, and is used at the bottom of the water and generally called a sinking type.

  The configuration of the lure 1A of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the lure 1A in the first embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a bottom view showing the configuration of the lure 1A.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the lure 1 </ b> A of the present embodiment includes a housing 11 as a housing attached to the fishing line 10, various housing components 20 housed inside the housing 11, and the housing 11. And a mounted needle 12.

  Below, the structure of the principal part of the lure 1A of this Embodiment is demonstrated in order.

(housing)
The housing 11 of the lure 1A of the present embodiment has an elongated and substantially cylindrical shape having a cavity inside, and one end of the lower portion is rounded, and the diameter of the cross section gradually decreases toward the other end of the upper portion. It has a shape. However, the shape of the housing 11 is not limited to this.

  The housing 11 has water resistance so that water can be prevented from entering the housing 11 in water. The housing 11 has a waterproof performance of, for example, JIS waterproof protection grade 8.

  The housing 11 may be formed integrally or may be divided. The housing 11 of the present embodiment is divided into a lower housing 11a and an upper housing 11b. The lower housing 11a is a rounded end portion side of the housing 11, and a camera 21 is stored as one of the housing components 20 inside the lower housing 11a.

  The lower housing 11 a is provided with at least a camera window for the camera 21 to take an image outside the housing 11. Alternatively, the entire lower housing 11a may be made of a transparent material. Examples of the transparent material include plastic and glass.

  Underwater, if the camera 21 in the lower housing 11a is visible from a fish or the like, the fish or the like may be difficult to be attracted to the lure 1A by vigilance of the camera 21. Therefore, the lower housing 11a is preferably coated with a multilayer mirror. Thereby, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the camera 21 from the outside of the housing 11. Therefore, it can suppress that a fish etc. warn. Moreover, by the reflection of light by the multilayer mirror coating, it is possible to invite bites of fish and the like.

  The upper housing 11b is made of, for example, die cast aluminum. The material of the upper housing 11b is not limited to this.

  A fishing line 10 is connected to the upper end of the upper housing 11b. The position where the fishing line 10 is connected is not limited to this position. The fishing line 10 does not need to be special, and a commercially available product can be selected and used in consideration of the load applied to the fishing line 10.

  It is preferable that the lower housing 11a and the upper housing 11b can be separated from each other. Thereby, the housing 11 can be opened and closed. By opening the housing 11, it is possible to access the internal storage component 20, and replacement and maintenance of components such as the battery 23 and the recording unit 22 including an SD card can be performed.

  A connecting portion between the lower housing 11a and the upper housing 11b is sealed so as to be waterproof, and is sealed by a rubber seal 13, for example. Other sealing materials such as packing may be used.

(needle)
As the needle 12, a fishing hook generally used for fishing can be used. The needle 12 can be appropriately selected according to the type and size of the fish to be caught.

  In the lure 1A of the present embodiment, one needle 12 is provided at two locations on the body of the upper housing 11b. The position and number of needles 12 can be selected as appropriate.

  When the needle 12 is directly installed in the housing 11, the fish or the like puts the needle 12 together with the housing 11 in the mouth during fishing. For example, when a fish or the like picks up the housing 11, the person who fishes sucks the fishing rod and hooks the needle 12 on the fish or the like. This operation is called hooking.

  Further, the needle 12 is not directly provided on the housing 11, but another fishing line may be further connected to the housing 11, and the fishing line 12 may be provided with the needle 12. In that case, food may be attached to the needle 12 and hooked when fish or the like bites the needle 12. For this reason, even if the size of a fish or the like is relatively small and it is difficult to put the housing 11 into the mouth, fishing can be performed.

(Housing parts)
The housing component 20 is provided at an end in the housing 11, a camera 21 that captures an external image, a recording unit 22 that stores image data captured by the camera 21, and power that drives the camera 21 and the recording unit 22. And a battery 23 for supplying the battery. In the following, the term “image” is used to include both still images and moving images.

  The housing component 20 includes various components such as an electric circuit and wiring. The electric circuit may be, for example, the printed circuit board 24 or other circuit configuration. The printed circuit board 24 or other circuit configuration includes, for example, a wireless communication unit.

  In addition, the housing component 20 may include a regulator (not shown) that controls the power supplied from the battery 23 to a set current and voltage.

(camera)
The camera 21 is a digital camera having a number of pixels of 13 megapixels, for example. The camera 21 includes a fisheye lens 21a. Thereby, the image outside the housing 11 can be taken with high resolution in water. Note that the number of pixels of the camera 21 may be appropriately selected in consideration of the sharpness of the image to be captured and the data capacity stored in the recording unit 22.

  Data captured by the camera 21 is sent to the recording unit 22 and stored.

  A light 21b is provided in the vicinity of the camera 21 as shown in FIG. The light 21b is, for example, an LED light, and can illuminate a place where the camera 21 takes a picture. Thereby, the quantity of the light which is used for imaging | photography with the camera 21 and enters into the fisheye lens 21a of the camera 21 can be increased. For this reason, the camera 21 can take an image outside the housing 11 with a high amount of light regardless of the environment around the lure 1A such as time zone and weather.

  On the other hand, since the lure 1A of the present embodiment is a top water type lure, the light 21b may not be used when sunlight is sufficiently present. Therefore, the light 21b may not be provided on the lure 1A. In that case, since it is not necessary to supply power to the light 21b, power consumption is suppressed. As a result, the time that the camera 21 can continuously shoot can be increased.

  The lens provided in the camera 21 is not limited to the fisheye lens 21a, and may be a normal lens such as a wide-angle lens.

(Recording part)
The recording unit 22 is composed of, for example, a micro SD card. The recording unit 22 may be an SD card of another standard, a USB memory, or another recording medium.

  The recording unit 22 stores an image captured by the camera 21. It is preferable that the recording unit 22 can record the captured image cyclically. That is, it is preferable that recording can be performed periodically at regular intervals.

  As a result, for example, 3 minutes can be taken as 1 cool, and moving images can be periodically shot and stored in the recording unit 22. As a result, the moment when the fish catches the needle can be photographed in any period. Therefore, it is possible to reliably photograph the moment when the fish hits the needle.

  When the housing 11 is configured to be openable and closable, the recording unit 22 is preferably configured so that the housing 11 can be opened and taken out. Thereby, for example, a micro SD card as the recording unit 22 can be taken out and image data can be read out by another electronic device. As such an electronic device, a smartphone, a tablet, a video camera, a personal computer, or the like can be used. Further, only the recording unit 22 in which image data is stored can be carried.

  Further, the recording unit 22 may be configured to be able to communicate with the electronic device as described above, for example, by wireless communication without being removed from the lure 1A. As the wireless communication, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), infrared communication, wireless LAN, and other wireless network technologies can be used. In this case, it is not necessary to open the housing 11 when taking out the image data from the recording unit 22. Therefore, the captured image data can be confirmed very simply.

  Furthermore, when wireless communication is possible, by connecting with an application such as a smartphone, the time for one cool when shooting moving images periodically as described above is set to 2 to 5 minutes, for example. You can also. Note that it may be possible to set at a time other than this, or it may be possible to make other settings such as the resolution of an image captured by the camera 21 using an application such as a smartphone.

(battery)
The battery 23 is a button battery, for example. By providing the battery 23, the camera 21 and the recording unit 22 are driven without being connected to the outside of the housing 11 by wire.

  The battery 23 is preferably a rechargeable battery, and more preferably a contactless rechargeable battery. By being a contactless rechargeable battery, charging can be performed without opening the housing 11. Therefore, it can charge very simply.

(Power switch)
Switching of the camera 21 and wireless communication ON / OFF can be performed by a switch. The switch can be realized in various configurations. For example, the switch operation can be performed by using the slide switch 30.

  The configuration of the slide switch 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A is a perspective view showing the configuration of the slide switch 30 in the lure 1A, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of the main part showing the configuration of the slide switch 30. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the slide switch 30 includes a waterproof switch drive unit 31 that protrudes from the inside of the housing 11 while maintaining waterproofness, and a cross-sectional circumference perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing 11. And a rotating part 32 provided in a part of the housing 11.

  A recess 32 a is provided in a part of the inside of the rotating part 32. The recess 32a and the waterproof switch drive unit 31 are fitted to each other. For this reason, when the rotation part 32 is rotated, the waterproof switch drive part 31 slides. Therefore, by rotating the rotation unit 32, the camera 21 and wireless communication can be switched on / off.

  The switch is not limited to a slide-type switch, and may be a push-type switch that performs switching by pressing a part of the housing 11.

  Alternatively, a rotary switch that performs switching by rotating the lower housing 11a and the upper housing 11b relative to each other may be used. This rotary switch will be described later in a second embodiment.

(Weight balance adjustment mechanism)
Here, in order to fish using the lure 1A as described above and photograph a fish or the like with the camera 21, the camera 21 needs to face the direction of the fish or the like. Therefore, it is preferable that the direction in which the camera 21 faces can be changed by changing the angle of the lure 1A in water. Therefore, the lure 1A of the present embodiment includes a weight balance adjustment mechanism that adjusts buoyancy and weight balance.

  Hereinafter, an example of the weight balance adjusting mechanism will be described in detail. The weight balance adjustment mechanism includes, for example, the following first weight balance adjustment mechanism, second weight balance adjustment mechanism, or third weight balance adjustment mechanism.

[First weight balance adjusting mechanism]
As a first weight balance adjusting mechanism, the lure 1A preferably includes at least two air chambers. The at least two air chambers are provided inside the housing 11, and the inside of the housing 11 is partitioned in the longitudinal direction. For example, one of the two air chambers is the lower housing 11a and the other is the upper housing 11b. However, it is not necessarily limited to such a partition. That is, it is sufficient if there is an air chamber that is a base of two buoyancy, ie, a floating bag.

  Due to the at least two air chambers, buoyancy is generated in the lure 1A in water. The basic balance of the lure 1A can be adjusted by designing and changing the size and position of each of the at least two air chambers when the lure 1A is manufactured. Thereby, the direction, ie, inclination, of the housing 11 and the camera 21 in water can be adjusted. As a result, it is possible to take a picture of the approaching fish as the camera 21 turns obliquely downward.

[Second weight balance adjustment mechanism]
A 2nd weight balance adjustment mechanism is demonstrated based on (a) (b) of FIG. 3A is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the second weight balance adjusting mechanism in the lure 1A, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3A. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the second weight balance adjustment mechanism includes a rotary dial 40 provided on the surface of the housing 11 and a component mounting table 41 provided inside the housing 11.

  For example, the rotary dial 40 is formed between the lower housing 11a and the upper housing 11b. The rotary dial 40 may be a rotating portion provided on the surface of the housing 11 or may be formed so as to protrude from the surface of the housing 11.

  Teeth are spirally formed inside the rotary dial 40, and a spiral groove 40a is provided by these teeth. The spiral groove 40 a is exposed in the space inside the housing 11. The rotary dial 40 is provided with a waterproof property so that water does not enter the inside of the housing 11.

  Various components housed in the housing 11 are mounted on the component mounting table 41. Here, the weight distribution of the components mounted on the component mounting table 41 is unevenly distributed on the lower side, that is, on the camera 21 side. Thereby, the gravity center position of the lure 1A comes to be on the lower side. For this reason, in the water, the lower part of the lure 1A comes to face the deeper water.

  The various electronic components mounted on the component mounting table 41 are preferably contained in a waterproof case. Thereby, even if water enters the housing 11, it is possible to suppress the failure of the electronic component.

  Gear teeth 41 a that are gear-like projections are formed on the side surface of the component mounting table 41. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the side surface end portion of the component mounting table 41 is slidably fitted in a guide groove 42 provided in the housing 11.

  Here, the spiral groove 40a and the gear teeth 41a are engaged with each other. Therefore, by rotating the rotary dial 40, the component mounting table 41 can be linearly slid and moved in the longitudinal direction of the housing 11. At this time, the range in which the component mounting table 41 can move is a predetermined range, and it may be designed so that the component mounting table 41 does not hit the housing 11.

  The amount of rotation of the rotary dial 40 and the amount of movement of the position of the component placed on the component placement table 41 preferably correspond to each other. By rotating the rotary dial 40, the component mounting table can be easily moved, and the position of the internal components can be moved.

  That is, the second weight balance adjusting mechanism is a position movable mechanism that can slide the component mounting table 41.

  The second weight balance adjusting mechanism as the position movable mechanism may have a structure in which a slider is provided on the side surface of the housing 11 instead of the rotary dial 40. In that case, for example, a slide bar that has waterproofness and protrudes from the housing 11 so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the housing 11 is provided.

  The slide bar is connected to the component mounting table 41 inside the housing 11, and the component mounting table 41 can slide in the longitudinal direction of the housing 11 by sliding the slide bar. Thereby, the weight balance of the lure 1A can be adjusted.

  Further, what slides inside the housing 11 may be a weight instead of the component mounting table 41. The weight balance of the lure 1A can be adjusted by sliding the weight by the position movable mechanism.

[Third weight balance adjustment mechanism]
Alternatively, as a third weight balance adjustment mechanism, a weight may be slidably provided outside the housing 11. In this case, since it is not necessary to provide the rotary dial 40 or the like, the structure of the housing 11 can be simplified. Therefore, the cost can be reduced. It is also possible to easily adjust the weight balance.

  The state in the case of fishing using the above lure 1A is demonstrated based on (a) (b) of FIG.

  4A is a side view showing a state in which the fishing line 10 connected to the luer 1A is attached to the fishing rod 50, and FIG. 4B is a view showing fishing using the lure 1A. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state which exists.

  The lure 1A of the present embodiment can be used by being tied to the tip of the fishing line 10 drawn from the reel 51 mounted on the fishing rod 50, as shown in FIG. Here, the fishing rod 50, the reel 51, and the fishing line 10 may be commercially available, and it is not necessary to use special ones.

  A person who fishes can appropriately select and use other fishing gear as necessary. Fishing can be performed using the lure 1A of the present embodiment in the same manner as when fishing using a commonly used lure.

  The lure 1A can be thrown in the same way as when performing normal fishing. Even in the case of long-distance casting, the lure 1A includes the camera 21 inside the housing 11, so that it is easy to take a picture of the surroundings.

  Since the lure 1A is connected to the fishing line 10, it is unlikely to get tangled when hooked fish or the like is crushed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the lure 1A is used near the water surface as a top water type lure. A person who fishes can fish on the shore, dyke or ship. You can also fish in rivers and lakes even if you are not in the sea.

  By using the lure 1A of the present embodiment, it is possible to record the state of a fish or the like biting or attracted to the lure 1A or the state of the photographing unit of the camera 21 as a moving image. Then, a person who fishes can pull up the lure 1A from the water and watch the recorded video on the spot by projecting it with his / her smartphone, tablet, video camera, personal computer or the like.

  Thereby, for example, the moment when a fish or the like bites into the lure 1A can be recorded. Alternatively, it is possible to obtain information such as whether a fish is invited to the lure 1A or whether there is a fish or the like in an area where fishing is attempted. A person who fishes can observe and analyze the state of biting that changes depending on the combination of the type of fish or the like and the type of lure or bait, change the fishing strategy, and improve the fishing results.

  Further, since the lure 1A of the present embodiment does not have a transmission data cable, it can cope with long throw without any problem. Further, even when a fish is caught, the lure 1A can be pulled up by the same operation as when a conventional lure is taken in, and the device and the underwater video camera are not entangled.

  The lure 1A of the present embodiment has an aluminum housing 11 and has a metallic luster, but the lure of the present embodiment is not limited to this. It may have an appearance resembling a fish.

[Embodiment 2]
It will be as follows if other embodiment of this invention is described based on FIGS. The configurations other than those described in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those shown in the drawings of the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and explanation thereof is omitted.

  The lure 1A of the first embodiment is a top water type lure used near the water surface. On the other hand, the lure 1B of the present embodiment is different in that it is a middle water type lure shown in FIG. 4B used in water between the water surface and the bottom of the water.

  The structure of the lure 1B of this Embodiment is demonstrated based on (a) (b) of FIG. FIG. 5A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the lure 1B in the present embodiment, and FIG. 5B is a bottom view of the lure 1B.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the lure 1B of the present embodiment is composed of the same parts as the lure 1A of the first embodiment, but the shape of the housing 61 and the needle shown in FIG. The difference is that 65 is provided on the fishing line 60 extending from the housing 61.

  The housing 61 in the lure 1B of the present embodiment has a substantially triangular pyramid shape with a cavity inside, and the apex side is the upper part and the bottom side is the lower part. That is, the apex side of the triangular pyramid is the upper housing 61b, and the fishing line 10 extending from the fishing rod side is connected. The bottom side of the triangular pyramid is a lower housing 61a.

  The housing 61 has water resistance so that water can be prevented from entering the housing 61 in water. The housing 61 has a waterproof performance of, for example, JIS waterproof protection grade 8.

  In the lure 1B, a fishing line 60 extends from the lower housing 61a, and a needle 65 is provided at the tip thereof. The needle 65 may be a simple fishing hook, a fishing hook with a bait, or a pseudo bait with a needle.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, a plurality of lights 62 are provided around the camera 21 in an annular shape. The light 62 is, for example, an LED light. Underwater, it is preferable to illuminate the shooting location with the light 62 because a sufficient amount of light for shooting with the camera 21 is basically not obtained.

  The camera 21 and wireless communication ON / OFF switching in the lure 1B can be performed by a switch such as a slide switch as described in the first embodiment. A rotary switch can also be used as the switch.

  Here, the rotary mode changeover switch 63, which is a rotary switch, will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A is a side view showing the rotary mode changeover switch 63 in the lure, and FIG. 6B is a data transfer mode in which the rotary mode changeover switch 63 in the lure is set in a data transfer mode. It is a schematic diagram which shows.

  As a rotary switch, the lower housing 61a and the upper housing 61b are rotatable with respect to each other as shown in FIG. The rotation mode changeover switch 63 is switched by the rotation. Thereby, the power ON mode, the power OFF mode, and the data transfer mode of image data by the wireless communication unit can be switched.

  By switching the data transfer mode, an image captured and recorded by the lure 1B can be transferred to an external device 64 such as a smartphone by wireless communication. Thereby, a person who fishes can easily view the captured image data.

  In addition, the settings of the lure 1B can be changed by the external device 64 by communicating with the external device 64 such as a smartphone.

  The state in the case of fishing using the above lure 1B is demonstrated based on FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which fishing is performed using the lure 1B.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lure 1 </ b> B is inclined so that the camera 21 faces toward the deeper water in water. This oblique angle can be adjusted by a weight balance adjusting mechanism.

  A fishing line 60 and a needle 65 extending from the lure 1B are provided in the direction in which the camera 21 captures an image. At this time, the fishing line 10, the lure 1B, the fishing line 60, and the needle 65 can be substantially linear when there is a flow of water in the water or when a person who fishes winds the reel.

  Therefore, it may be possible to always photograph the portion where the needle 65 exists. By appropriately adjusting the orientation of the camera 21 of the lure 1B, the periphery of the needle 65 can be reliably photographed.

[Embodiment 3]
The following will describe another embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIGS. The configurations other than those described in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those shown in the drawings of Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 are given the same reference numerals, and explanation thereof is omitted.

  The lure 1B of the second embodiment is a middle water type lure. On the other hand, the lure 1C of the present embodiment has a specific gravity heavier than that of water, and is different in that it is a bottom water type lure shown in FIG.

  The configuration of the lure 1C of the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b). FIG. 8A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the lure 1C in the present embodiment, and FIG. 8B is a plan view of the lure 1C.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the lure 1C of the present embodiment is composed of the same parts as the lure 1B of the second embodiment, but the shape of the housing 71 is different.

  The housing 71 has a truncated-shaped shape with a cavity inside, and the bottom side is the lower part and the rounded head side is the upper part. The housing 71 includes an upper housing 71a and a lower housing 71b.

  A needle 72 is provided at the tip of the fishing line 70 tied to the upper housing 71a or the lower housing 71b. Needle 72 may be a simple fishing hook, a fishing hook with a bait, or a pseudo bait with a needle.

  The housing 71 has water resistance so that water can be prevented from entering the housing 71 in water. The housing 71 has a waterproof performance of, for example, JIS waterproof protection grade 8.

  Since the lure 1C is a bottom water type lure, the lure 1C sinks to the bottom of the water and is used so that the lower housing 71b is in contact with the bottom of the water. In doing so, the needle 72 can be swept away by a water stream. Therefore, the camera 21 in the lure 1C is preferably a camera having a wide field of view. Thereby, the image around the needle 72 shed by the water flow can be taken.

  The center of gravity of the lure 1C is biased toward the lower housing 71b so that the lure 1C can sink underwater with the lower housing 71b facing down.

  A light 73 is provided around the camera 21. The lights 73 are, for example, a plurality of LED lights, and are provided around the camera 21 in an annular shape. Thereby, in the lure 1C which is a bottom water type lure, even if there is no light around the lure 1C, it is possible to photograph with the light by the light 73.

  The state in the case of fishing using the above lure 1C is demonstrated based on FIG. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which fishing is performed using the lure 1C.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the lure 1C, in water, the lower housing 71b is in contact with the bottom of the water, and the upper housing 71a faces the shallower water. Therefore, the camera 21 is directed toward the shallower water.

  A fishing line 70 and a needle 72 extending from the lure 1 </ b> C are provided in the direction of photographing with the camera 21. When there is a flow of water, the fishing line 70 and the needle 72 are in an oblique direction above the lure 1C.

  When the camera 21 captures an image at a wide angle, the state of the needle 72 and the fish around the needle 72 can be recorded. Thereby, the person who fishes can obtain various information.

[Summary]
The lure 1A according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a camera 21 that captures an underwater image, a recording unit 22 that stores image data captured by the camera 21, and a power supply unit that drives the camera 21 and the recording unit 22 ( A battery 23) and a housing 11 for housing the camera 21, recording unit 22 and power source unit (battery 23) and having water resistance and being attached to the fishing line 10. The camera 21, recording unit 22 and power source are provided. The unit (battery 23) is driven without being connected to the outside of the housing 11 by wire.

  According to said structure, a camera and a video recording part are driven by a power supply part. And the image data image | photographed with the camera is recorded on a video recording part. Therefore, it is possible to take an underwater image and store the taken data in the recording unit without connecting to the outside of the housing with a wired cable. As a result, when viewing the photographic data, after the lure is lifted from the water, the recording unit stored in the recording unit can be taken out and the photographic data can be viewed. Alternatively, a wireless communication unit is provided in the lure, and after the lure is pulled up from the water, the shooting data is viewed through short-range wireless communication, or the shooting data is sent directly from underwater to the water via long-range wireless communication. The photographed data can be viewed.

  The housing is connected to a fishing line generally used for fishing. In this way, it is possible to provide a lure that can be used with a fishing line or other fishing equipment that is normally used, and can take an underwater image.

  Using this lure, a person who fishes fish can record the moment when the fish catches the lure. Alternatively, it is possible to obtain information such as whether a fish is invited to the lure or whether there is a fish or the like in an area where fishing is attempted.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide a lure capable of recording around the lure in water without using a wired cable.

  In the lure 1A according to aspect 2 of the present invention, the housing 11 is preferably provided with a weight balance adjusting mechanism for changing the weight balance of the housing 11 in the lure 1A according to aspect 1.

  According to said structure, the weight balance of a housing can be adjusted. Thereby, the direction of the housing in water can be changed. As a result, the orientation of the housing can be adjusted so that the camera faces the direction of the fish or the like. Therefore, information with higher accuracy can be obtained.

  The lure 1A according to aspect 3 of the present invention is the lure 1A according to aspect 2, in which the weight distribution of the accommodating component 20 accommodated in the housing 11 is unevenly distributed on the camera 21 side, and the weight balance adjusting mechanism is It is preferable that a position movable mechanism capable of moving all or a part of the housing component 20 is provided.

  According to said structure, the weight distribution of an accommodation component is unevenly distributed in the said camera side. For this reason, the housing faces in a deep direction in water. This makes it easier for the camera to face the fish or the like.

  Moreover, the position movable mechanism can move the position of all or part of the housing components in the housing. This changes the weight balance of the housing and moves the center of gravity. As a result, the angle of the housing changes in water. Therefore, the angle of the housing can be adjusted in accordance with the direction in which the fish or the like is present or the direction in which the fisher wants to photograph.

  The lure 1A according to aspect 4 of the present invention is the same as the lure 1A according to aspect 3, except that a rotating portion (rotating dial 40) is provided on the surface of the housing 11, and the position movable mechanism includes the rotating portion (rotating dial). It is preferable that the amount of rotation 40) corresponds to the amount of movement of the housing component 20 position.

  According to said structure, the position of an accommodation component moves by rotating a rotation part. Thereby, a weight balance can be adjusted easily.

  In the lure 1A according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the lure 1A according to the fourth aspect, the rotating portion may include a rotary dial 40 protruding from the surface of the housing 11.

  According to said structure, since the rotation dial protrudes on the surface of the housing, the user can rotate a rotation dial easily. Thereby, a weight balance can be adjusted easily.

  The lure 1A according to aspect 6 of the present invention is the lure 1A according to aspects 2 to 5, wherein at least two air chambers that divide the interior of the housing 11 in the longitudinal direction are provided inside the housing 11, The weight balance adjusting mechanism can change the positions and sizes of the at least two air chambers.

  According to said structure, the basic weight balance of a lure can be adjusted by changing the position and magnitude | size of an air chamber in the step which manufactures a lure. Thereby, a weight balance can be changed further greatly.

  A lure 1A according to aspect 7 of the present invention is the wireless communication unit that transmits image data stored in the recording unit 22 to the outside of the housing 11 by wireless communication inside the housing 11 in the lure according to aspects 1 to 6. (Printed circuit board 24) is provided.

  According to said structure, the image data currently recorded on the video recording part can be transmitted outside by a wireless communication part. Thereby, image data can be taken out without opening and closing the housing. Therefore, the user can check the image data on the spot very easily.

  The lure 1A according to aspect 8 of the present invention is the lure according to aspects 1 to 7, wherein the recording unit 22 is made of a storage medium, and the housing 11 can be opened and closed so that the storage medium can be taken out.

  According to said structure, a storage medium can be taken out by opening a housing. Thereby, image data can be taken out without performing wireless communication. Therefore, even if the device used by the user does not support wireless communication, the user can check the image data by reading the storage medium.

  The lure 1A according to the ninth aspect of the present invention is the lure according to the first to eighth aspects. The housing 11 includes a lower housing 11a and an upper housing 11b, and the lower housing 11a and the upper housing 11b are rotatable with respect to each other. And a rotary mode changeover switch 63 that is switched by the rotation. The rotary mode changeover switch 63 includes a power ON mode, a power OFF mode, and the wireless communication unit (printed circuit board). It is preferable that the data transfer mode of the image data according to 24) can be switched.

  According to said structure, a power supply and radio | wireless communication can be switched ON and OFF by rotating an upper housing and a lower housing mutually. Thereby, the power can be easily turned off. In addition, it is possible to easily switch to the data transfer mode by the wireless communication unit.

  In the lure 1A according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in the lure according to the first to ninth aspects, the recording unit 22 is configured to periodically record images obtained from the camera 21 at regular intervals. preferable.

  According to said structure, the video recording part can record continuously the image data sent from the camera. As a result, a time-series image can be obtained.

  In the lure 1A according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the lure according to the first to tenth aspects, the power supply unit (battery 23) is preferably composed of a rechargeable battery that can be charged by a contactless charging method.

  According to said structure, it can charge without replacing | exchanging the power supply part in a housing. Therefore, there is no need to open the housing. Moreover, it can charge simply.

  The lure 1A according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention preferably includes a regulator that controls the power supplied from the power supply unit (battery 23) to a set current and voltage in the lures according to the first to eleventh aspects.

  According to said structure, the electric current and voltage supplied from a power supply part can be stabilized, and the drive of the camera and video recording part by a power supply part can be stabilized.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope shown in the claims, and embodiments obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. Is also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, a new technical feature can be formed by combining the technical means disclosed in each embodiment.

1A-1C Lure 10 Fishing line 11 Housing 12 Needle (fishing hook)
13 Rubber seal 20 Housing component 21 Camera 21a Fisheye lens 21b Light 22 Recording unit 23 Battery (power supply unit)
24 Printed circuit board (wireless communication unit)
40 Rotating dial (rotating part)

Claims (5)

A camera that shoots underwater images,
A recording unit for storing image data captured by the camera;
A power supply unit for driving the camera and the recording unit;
The camera, the recording unit and the power supply unit are accommodated, and the housing has water resistance and is attached to the fishing line.
The lure according to claim 1, wherein the camera, the recording unit, and the power source unit are driven without being connected to the outside of the housing by wire.   The lure according to claim 1, wherein the housing is provided with a weight balance adjusting mechanism for changing a weight balance of the housing. The weight distribution of the housing components housed in the housing is unevenly distributed on the camera side,
The lure according to claim 2, wherein the weight balance adjusting mechanism includes a position movable mechanism capable of moving the position of all or part of the housing component. A rotating part is provided on the surface of the housing,
The lure according to claim 3, wherein the position movable mechanism is configured such that the amount of rotation of the rotating portion corresponds to the amount of movement of the position of the housing component.   5. The wireless communication unit for transmitting the image data stored in the recording unit to the outside of the housing by wireless communication is provided inside the housing. 6. The described lure.

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