CA1136855A - Fishing jig - Google Patents
Fishing jigInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
There is provided a novel fishing device comprising a support member, a fishing rod member pivotally supported intermediate its ends by said support member for rotation about a horizontal axis;
a motor; a linkage driven by said motor and adapted to be pivotally and detachably connected to one end of said fishing rod member;
whereby, when said motor is activated, said fishing rod member is rotated in a rocking motion about a horizontal axis by said linkage and is detached from said linkage when a predetermined force is applied to the opposite end of said fishing rod member.
There is provided a novel fishing device comprising a support member, a fishing rod member pivotally supported intermediate its ends by said support member for rotation about a horizontal axis;
a motor; a linkage driven by said motor and adapted to be pivotally and detachably connected to one end of said fishing rod member;
whereby, when said motor is activated, said fishing rod member is rotated in a rocking motion about a horizontal axis by said linkage and is detached from said linkage when a predetermined force is applied to the opposite end of said fishing rod member.
Description
~13~ 5 This application relates to a fishing apparatus.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
As is well known in the fishing art, it is frequently the case that extended periods of time are expended in fishing while simply waiting for a fish to approach the lure or bait. This is undesirable particularly in unfavourable weather conditions. On the other hand, it is desirable that the lure or bait be kept in motion at all times, and the fishing rod therefor normally requires the continuous presence of the fisherman for best results.
Similarly, a problem arises in situations where a fisherman desires to tend a number of fishing rods at the same time, as, for example, when ice-fishing through a number of separated holes in the ice.
It is therefore desirable to have a device which will provide the necessary motion to the lure or bait without requiring the presence of the fisherman; and which device will provide an indication to the fisherman when a fish has struck. It is particularly important, because of outdoor use frequently in adverse weather conditons, that the device be simple in construction yet durable.
The present invention is directed to such a device~
PRIOR ART
There are in the prior art a number of devices directed to subject matters similar to the present case. Thus Canadian Patents No. 507,889, issued December 7, 1954, to King, and No. 661,661, issued April 3, 1963, to Schnars provide devices wherein wind power is ~.
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113f~8S5 utilized to impart a rocking or oscillating movement to a fishing rod.
Canadian Patent No. 928,498, issued June 9, 1973, to Rode provides a device wherein the motion of water on a paddle wheel imparts a rocking motion to a fishing rod. In all cases these prior art devices differ substantially from the present invention. An obvious problem with each of these earlier devices lies in a lack of reliability of the .
wind and water motion; and in control of the device in view of the changing force of these two factors.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present device provides increased reliability over these earlier devices and at the same time provides a simple and durable construction.
The invention provides a fishing device comprising a support member, a fishing rod member pivotally supported intermediate its en&s by said support member for rotation about a horizontal axis, a motor, a crankshaft member driven by said motor, a connecting rod pivotally attached at one end to said crankshaft and adapted to be pivotally and detachably connected at its other end to one end of said fishing rod member, whereby, when said motor is activated, said fishing rod member is rotated in a rocking mot:ion about a horizontal axis by said connecting rod and is detached from said connecting rod when a predetermined force is applied to the opposite end of said fishing rod member.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention, Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a device according to ~1~6135~
the invention; and Figure 2 is a top plan view of the embodiment of Figure 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
With reference to the drawings, the support stand 2 has affixed to it toward one end 4 the vertical support member 6.
The support member 6 preferably consists of a generally U-shaped bracket having oppositely disposed notches 8 in its sides.
The bracket could as well be constructed of wood, metal or any suitable material. The preferred material is galvanized metal.
The notches 8 provide a support for the pivot pin 10 which extends from the sides of fishing rod member 12. The rod member 12 is thus supported for rocking motion in the notch 8. Additional pivot pins similar to pin 10 may be provided at different points along rod member 12, as at 14. The axis about which the rocking motion takes `-place can then be varied along the rod member 12.
The rod member 12 preferably carries an eyelet 16 at the outer end thereof for guiding and retaining a fishing line. In the preferred case also the members 18 and 20 are provided fixed to the rod member 12 for storage of fishing line 21.
The device makes provision for an extension 22 to rod member 12. In the preferred case the extension 22 is retained in a groove 27 on the top of rod member 12 by O-ring 24. The O-ring is seated in a groove 26 in rod member 12.
Extension 22 is provided with an eyelet 28 at its outer end.
The extension 22 serves a twofold function. First, it is useful in those cases where a longer rod member is required or desirable.
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i8~5 Second, it serves as a convenient means for varying the stroke of the rocking motion of the rod member. Thus the stroke Length can conveniently be adjusted by the provision of a number of extensions of different length.
Toward its other end 30 the support stand 2 carries the motor and linkage for imparting a rocking motion to the rod member 12.
In the preferred embodiment the motor 32 drives a shaft which carries the disc 34 which operates as a crankshaft. The disc 34 is joined to the rod member 12 by means of a connecting rod 36. The connecting rod is pivotally connected to the disc at a point offset from its centre. The length of stroke of the rocking motion of rod member 12 is related to the diameter of the disc 34 and for any given disc diameter is related to the distance from the disc centre to the point of connection of the connecting rod 36. Thus the stroke length can be set or varied within a range by adjustment of these factors.
For example, different diameter discs can be provided and/or each disc can be provided with a number of points at differing distances from the centre for connection to the connecting rod 36.
The connecting rod 36 is preferably simply a bent rod and the connecting points on disc 34 comprise openings 37 through the disc of a diameter at least slightly larger than the diameter of connecting rod 36. The end 37 of the connecting rod 36 is simply inserted through an opening 37 and retained therein by any convenient means, such as a nut or a cotter pin.
The connecting rod 36 is in turn at its other end pivotally connected to the rod member 12 at or near the inner end thereof.
~3L3~855 This pivotal connection can conveniently be made by means of a bracket 38 to which the end of the rod 36 is pivotally connected as shown at 39.
Thus when the motor is activated the cranking action causes the rod member 12 to rock about the pivot pin 10 on a horizontal axis.
The rate at which the rocking motion takes place can be conveniently controlled by means of a control on motor speed. In some cases it may be sufficient to utilize a single speed, and the motor can then simply be controlled by an on/off switch as shown at 41. In the preferred case, however, the motor is a variable speed one and is controlled by means of a control switch which permits the fisherman to choose the desired frequency to be imparted to the rocking motion.
In the preferred embodiment the bracket 38 is magnetically attached to the rod member 12. Thus a permanent magnet 40 is imbedded in and/or affixed to rod member 12 and bracket 38 is at least partly constructed of a magnetically attractable metal. Alternatively, the magnet may be located in the bracket 38; and the magnetically attractable metal, on the rod member 12. Alternatively each of bracket 38 and rod member 12 may contain magnets, but this is generally not required.
In operation, when a fish strikes the lure or bait with sufficient force to overcome the magnetic attraction the connecting rod 36 becomes disengaged from the rod member 12 and the rocking motion of rod member 12 ceases. The fisherman when he is within sight of the device can thus readily ascertain that it requires tending.
Any similar mechanism for converting the rotary motion of the motor shaft to the rocking motion of the rod member 12, and providing for disattachment of the motor from the rod member, would be suitable.
The motor may be of any suitable type but is preferably battery powered.
As thus described, it is possible using the device of the invention to maintain the motion of the lure or bait in the absence of the fisherman. Furthermore, the fisherman can determine at a glance whether his line or lines requires attention. The device thus offers advantages to the fisherman whether a single line or a series of lines is being utilized.
The present invention has the additional features of simplicity of construction and durability.
While the invention has been described in detail in respect of the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to those embodiments. On the contrary it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
As is well known in the fishing art, it is frequently the case that extended periods of time are expended in fishing while simply waiting for a fish to approach the lure or bait. This is undesirable particularly in unfavourable weather conditions. On the other hand, it is desirable that the lure or bait be kept in motion at all times, and the fishing rod therefor normally requires the continuous presence of the fisherman for best results.
Similarly, a problem arises in situations where a fisherman desires to tend a number of fishing rods at the same time, as, for example, when ice-fishing through a number of separated holes in the ice.
It is therefore desirable to have a device which will provide the necessary motion to the lure or bait without requiring the presence of the fisherman; and which device will provide an indication to the fisherman when a fish has struck. It is particularly important, because of outdoor use frequently in adverse weather conditons, that the device be simple in construction yet durable.
The present invention is directed to such a device~
PRIOR ART
There are in the prior art a number of devices directed to subject matters similar to the present case. Thus Canadian Patents No. 507,889, issued December 7, 1954, to King, and No. 661,661, issued April 3, 1963, to Schnars provide devices wherein wind power is ~.
-: - : - .
, .
113f~8S5 utilized to impart a rocking or oscillating movement to a fishing rod.
Canadian Patent No. 928,498, issued June 9, 1973, to Rode provides a device wherein the motion of water on a paddle wheel imparts a rocking motion to a fishing rod. In all cases these prior art devices differ substantially from the present invention. An obvious problem with each of these earlier devices lies in a lack of reliability of the .
wind and water motion; and in control of the device in view of the changing force of these two factors.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present device provides increased reliability over these earlier devices and at the same time provides a simple and durable construction.
The invention provides a fishing device comprising a support member, a fishing rod member pivotally supported intermediate its en&s by said support member for rotation about a horizontal axis, a motor, a crankshaft member driven by said motor, a connecting rod pivotally attached at one end to said crankshaft and adapted to be pivotally and detachably connected at its other end to one end of said fishing rod member, whereby, when said motor is activated, said fishing rod member is rotated in a rocking mot:ion about a horizontal axis by said connecting rod and is detached from said connecting rod when a predetermined force is applied to the opposite end of said fishing rod member.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention, Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a device according to ~1~6135~
the invention; and Figure 2 is a top plan view of the embodiment of Figure 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
With reference to the drawings, the support stand 2 has affixed to it toward one end 4 the vertical support member 6.
The support member 6 preferably consists of a generally U-shaped bracket having oppositely disposed notches 8 in its sides.
The bracket could as well be constructed of wood, metal or any suitable material. The preferred material is galvanized metal.
The notches 8 provide a support for the pivot pin 10 which extends from the sides of fishing rod member 12. The rod member 12 is thus supported for rocking motion in the notch 8. Additional pivot pins similar to pin 10 may be provided at different points along rod member 12, as at 14. The axis about which the rocking motion takes `-place can then be varied along the rod member 12.
The rod member 12 preferably carries an eyelet 16 at the outer end thereof for guiding and retaining a fishing line. In the preferred case also the members 18 and 20 are provided fixed to the rod member 12 for storage of fishing line 21.
The device makes provision for an extension 22 to rod member 12. In the preferred case the extension 22 is retained in a groove 27 on the top of rod member 12 by O-ring 24. The O-ring is seated in a groove 26 in rod member 12.
Extension 22 is provided with an eyelet 28 at its outer end.
The extension 22 serves a twofold function. First, it is useful in those cases where a longer rod member is required or desirable.
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i8~5 Second, it serves as a convenient means for varying the stroke of the rocking motion of the rod member. Thus the stroke Length can conveniently be adjusted by the provision of a number of extensions of different length.
Toward its other end 30 the support stand 2 carries the motor and linkage for imparting a rocking motion to the rod member 12.
In the preferred embodiment the motor 32 drives a shaft which carries the disc 34 which operates as a crankshaft. The disc 34 is joined to the rod member 12 by means of a connecting rod 36. The connecting rod is pivotally connected to the disc at a point offset from its centre. The length of stroke of the rocking motion of rod member 12 is related to the diameter of the disc 34 and for any given disc diameter is related to the distance from the disc centre to the point of connection of the connecting rod 36. Thus the stroke length can be set or varied within a range by adjustment of these factors.
For example, different diameter discs can be provided and/or each disc can be provided with a number of points at differing distances from the centre for connection to the connecting rod 36.
The connecting rod 36 is preferably simply a bent rod and the connecting points on disc 34 comprise openings 37 through the disc of a diameter at least slightly larger than the diameter of connecting rod 36. The end 37 of the connecting rod 36 is simply inserted through an opening 37 and retained therein by any convenient means, such as a nut or a cotter pin.
The connecting rod 36 is in turn at its other end pivotally connected to the rod member 12 at or near the inner end thereof.
~3L3~855 This pivotal connection can conveniently be made by means of a bracket 38 to which the end of the rod 36 is pivotally connected as shown at 39.
Thus when the motor is activated the cranking action causes the rod member 12 to rock about the pivot pin 10 on a horizontal axis.
The rate at which the rocking motion takes place can be conveniently controlled by means of a control on motor speed. In some cases it may be sufficient to utilize a single speed, and the motor can then simply be controlled by an on/off switch as shown at 41. In the preferred case, however, the motor is a variable speed one and is controlled by means of a control switch which permits the fisherman to choose the desired frequency to be imparted to the rocking motion.
In the preferred embodiment the bracket 38 is magnetically attached to the rod member 12. Thus a permanent magnet 40 is imbedded in and/or affixed to rod member 12 and bracket 38 is at least partly constructed of a magnetically attractable metal. Alternatively, the magnet may be located in the bracket 38; and the magnetically attractable metal, on the rod member 12. Alternatively each of bracket 38 and rod member 12 may contain magnets, but this is generally not required.
In operation, when a fish strikes the lure or bait with sufficient force to overcome the magnetic attraction the connecting rod 36 becomes disengaged from the rod member 12 and the rocking motion of rod member 12 ceases. The fisherman when he is within sight of the device can thus readily ascertain that it requires tending.
Any similar mechanism for converting the rotary motion of the motor shaft to the rocking motion of the rod member 12, and providing for disattachment of the motor from the rod member, would be suitable.
The motor may be of any suitable type but is preferably battery powered.
As thus described, it is possible using the device of the invention to maintain the motion of the lure or bait in the absence of the fisherman. Furthermore, the fisherman can determine at a glance whether his line or lines requires attention. The device thus offers advantages to the fisherman whether a single line or a series of lines is being utilized.
The present invention has the additional features of simplicity of construction and durability.
While the invention has been described in detail in respect of the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to those embodiments. On the contrary it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Claims (22)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A fishing device comprising:
a support member;
a fishing rod member pivotally supported intermediate its ends by said support member for rotation about a horizontal axis;
a motor;
a crankshaft member driven by said motor;
a connecting rod pivotally attached at one end to said crankshaft and adapted to be pivotally and detachably connected at its other end to one end of said fishing rod member;
whereby, when said motor is activated, said fishing rod member is rotated in a rocking motion about a horizontal axis by said connecting rod and is detached from said connecting rod when a predetermined force is applied to the opposite end of said fishing rod member.
a support member;
a fishing rod member pivotally supported intermediate its ends by said support member for rotation about a horizontal axis;
a motor;
a crankshaft member driven by said motor;
a connecting rod pivotally attached at one end to said crankshaft and adapted to be pivotally and detachably connected at its other end to one end of said fishing rod member;
whereby, when said motor is activated, said fishing rod member is rotated in a rocking motion about a horizontal axis by said connecting rod and is detached from said connecting rod when a predetermined force is applied to the opposite end of said fishing rod member.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein said connecting rod has pivotally attached thereto at its outer end a bracket, and said bracket is magnetically attachable to said rod member, said predetermined force being that required to overcome said magnetic attachment whereby said bracket becomes detached from said rod member.
3. The device of claim 1 wherein said linkage has pivotally attached thereto at its outer end a bracket, and said bracket is magnetically attachable to said rod member, said predetermined force being that required to overcome said magnetic attachment whereby said bracket becomes detached from said rod member.
4. The device of claim 2 or 3 wherein said magnetic attachment consists of a magnet attached to said rod member and a magnetically attractable metal in said bracket.
5. The device of claim 2 or 3 wherein said magnetic attachment consists of a magnet in said bracket and a magnetically attractable metal in said rod member.
6. The device of claim 1 wherein said motor is provided with a variable speed control whereby the frequency of said rocking motion can be controlled.
7. The device of claim 1 wherein said crankshaft member is a disc.
8. The device of claim 7 wherein said disc has at least one means thereon spaced from the centre thereof for pivotally attaching said connecting rod thereto.
9. The device of claim 8 wherein said means thereon is an essentially cylindrical hole through said disc.
10. The device of claim 1 wherein said device includes a vertical support member having a first notch in the top thereof, a pivot pin secured to said rod member, and support means for supporting said pivot pin across said first notch whereby the rod member is free to rock in said notch in a vertical plane.
11. The device of claim 1 wherein said device includes a vertically disposed U-shaped bracket, a pivot pin secured to said rod member, and support means for supporting said pivot pin across said U-shaped bracket whereby said rod member is free to rock in said notch in a vertical plane.
12. The device of claim 10 or 11 wherein said rod member has at least two said pivot pins secured thereto at different points intermediate its ends whereby its axis of rotation may be altered in said notch.
13. The device of claim 10 wherein said means for supporting said pivot pin comprises a pair of notches in the top of said vertical member and disposed in opposite sides of said first notch.
14. The device of claim 11 wherein said means for supporting said pivot pin comprises a pair of notches disposed in opposite sides of said U-shaped member.
15. The device of claim 1 including means for suspending a fishing line from said rod member.
16. The device of claim 15 wherein said means for suspending comprises an eyelet at the end of said rod member.
17. The device of claim 15 including means associated with said rod member for storing fishing line.
18. The device of claim 17 wherein said means for storing comprises a pair of members comprising a forwardly and a rearwardly disposed member projecting from a side of said rod member.
19. The device of claim 18 wherein said forwardly and rearwardly disposed members project respectively at an angle toward the forward and the rearward end of said rod member.
20. The device of claim 1 including an elongated extension member for said rod member.
21. The device of claim 20 wherein said rod member is provided toward its forward end on its top side with a rounded groove and wherein said extension member is seated at its rearward end in said groove and is retained therein by an O-ring encircling said rod member and said extension member.
22. The device of claim 21 wherein said O-ring is seated in a groove around said rod member.
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| FR3059516A1 (en) * | 2016-12-01 | 2018-06-08 | Alain Brajon | AUTOMATED FISHING SYSTEM AT THE LINE "VERTICAL" |
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| US9629356B1 (en) * | 2015-02-19 | 2017-04-25 | II Christian B. Frierson | Decoy pull line actuating apparatus |
| FR3059516A1 (en) * | 2016-12-01 | 2018-06-08 | Alain Brajon | AUTOMATED FISHING SYSTEM AT THE LINE "VERTICAL" |
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