FR2586897A1 - Float for fishing line - Google Patents

Abstract

The subject of the invention applies to the technical sector of fishing accessories. The float comprises a body 1 produced in a light floating material, an antenna 2 and a keel 3, at least one part of the body 1 being equipped either directly or in an applied way with a means 4 which is shaped to improve the vertical stability of the float preventing it lying over, especially under the effect of wind.

Description

 The invention relates to a fishing line float.

 The object of the invention relates to the technical sector of fishing accessories.

 It is known to use floats or feathers of various shapes and sizes for the puch, depending on the type of fishing. Generally, a float is established from a body having axially overflowing from each of its ends, a part known as the antenna positioned outside the water and a lower part known as the keel (figure 13.

An important problem encountered whatever the qualities of the float, appears in terms of its vertical stability in the event of wind in particular. Indeed, the float antenna is directly subjected to the wind so that the forces created (arrows in figure 1) tend to tip the whole float which, as it tilts, sinks into water making the antenna invisible or almost invisible (Figure 2)
The invention has set itself the aim, in a simple, efficient and rational manner, of overcoming these drawbacks by making a float which is remarkable in that at least one part of the body is equipped directly or in a manner reported by a shaped means to improve the vertical stability of the fietter by preventing it from lying down under the effect of the wind in particular.

 The invention is exposed. below, more. in detail with the aid of the drawings which represent only one mode of execution.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an example of a float as known according to the prior art
FIG. 2 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing the action exerted by the wind on the float,
Figure 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the float according to the invention.

 Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4.4. in Figure 3.

 Figure 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the float.

 In order to make the object of the invention more concrete, it is now described in a nonlimiting manner with reference to the exemplary embodiments of the figures of the drawings.

 FIG. 3 shows a float having, in a known manner, a body (1), an antenna (2) and a keel (3). The body (1) is made of any suitable light material with a density lower than that of water such as plastic and its derivatives, balsa, cork ... Similarly, the shape, sizing and section of the bodies are of all known and suitable types.

 According to the invention, the body of the float (1) is fitted directly or in an attached manner with vertical fins or blades (4) shaped to improve the vertical stability of the float (FIG. 3).

 These fins (4) are variable in number, however, note that three radial and equidistant fins appear to be another advantageous solution. The profile of the fins (4) can be arbitrary by being formed in alignment with the generators of the body (1) or else be arranged in an angular manner.

 As shown in Figure 4, the fins (4) can streak formed directly overflow from the body (1) being produced for example during the manufacture of said body.

Optionally, the stabilizing fins (4) can be attached.

 For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the fins t4) are integral with a ring (4a) capable of being engaged in free sliding along the body (1), at a determined height. In this case, preferably, at least part of the body is cylindrical.

 It is emphasized that the fins are generally formed or attached to the base of the body (1) without excluding other positioning in height. For certain applications, provision is made to equip the body (l) with fins (4) according to several levels offset in height.

 The fins (4) give very good vertical stability of the float avoiding any risk of unexpected tilting under the action of the wind. Indeed, the action of the wind (F) which is exerted on the antenna (2) tends to tilt the float according to a resultant force (Fi) whose intensity is canceled out by the pressure (P) exerted by water on the fins (4) in view of the resistance created by said fins (Figure 3) thus ensuring the maintenance of the float in a vertical position. On the other hand, the action of the wind only has the consequence of making the float move gently but always in a position of almost verticality.

 The advantages are apparent from the description.

Claims (1)

- l - Fishing line float generally comprising a body (1) made of light, floating material, an antenna (2) and a keel (3), characterized in that at least part of the body (1) is equipped directly or in a reported manner by means (4) shaped to improve the vertical stability of the float by preventing it from lying down under the effect of the wind in particular. - 2 - Float according to claim 1, characterized in that the means or (4) are vertical fins in number and prof any. - 3 - Float according to claim 2, characterized in that the fins (4) are formed directly on the body (1). - 4 - Float according to claim 2, characterized in that the fins (4) are integral with an attached ring (4a) capable of being engaged over part of the height of the body. - 5 - Float according to claim 2, characterized in that the fins (4) are formed in alignment with the generac- tions of the body (1). - 6 - Float according to claim 2, characterized in that the fins (4) are formed angularly relative to the generators of the body (1). - 7 - Float according to claim 2, characterized in that the fins are formed or attached to the bases of the body (1). - 8 - Float according to claim 2, characterized in that the fins are established according to several levels offset in height.