GB2501537A

GB2501537A - Fishing lure with deployable hooks

Info

Publication number: GB2501537A
Application number: GB1207535.4A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Andrzej Ciesielski
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-04-27
Filing date: 2012-04-27
Publication date: 2013-10-30
Anticipated expiration: 2032-04-27
Also published as: GB2501537B; GB201207535D0

Abstract

A fishing lure allowing selective deployment of the hooks 9 comprises an elongate central core 1 defining an axis, a conical cover (8, fig. 1) coaxial with the core, a hook anchor collar 5 slidably and rotatably disposed on the core, and a hook guide 3 fixed to the core and axially spaced from the anchor collar by a spring 4. The shafts of the hooks are supported by the hook guide 3 towards the open end of the conical cover, and the proximal ends of the hooks are pivotally attached to the anchor collar 5. The hook ends ordinarily lie within an area coextensive with the open circular perimeter of the conical cover and are held in place by mechanical engagement means 2, H provided on the anchor collar and core. Upon being bitten by a fish, relative axial movement between the anchor collar and core releases the mechanical engagement, causing the hook guide to rotate under the action of the spring 4 in order to deploy the distal ends of the hooks beyond the perimeter defined by the conical collar. The lure is intended to prevent snagging of the hooks by weeds when trailed through the water.

Description

The hook retease mechanism for lure finishing.

This invention can be used in conjunction with artificial baits in lure fishing.

A key selling point to this invention is the hidden spikes which are released when the bite of the fish occurs.

The most common defective that strikes during the lure fishing is the hooks getting caught on the fishery. Tree branches, nets, wires and other underwater obstacles are causes of many problems in the spinning fishing. At present, the traditionally used spinning bait is equipped in exposed hooks which often get caught on anything that gets in their way. As a result, the angler does not only lose his hook but also his bait.

The existing fishing market is introducing single hooks with different sorts of protection for the spike.

Normally_these guards are installed on the hook and are either wires or soft steel springs, nevertheless none solve this problem. This is because when the fish grabs, its mouth has to first bend the shield in order for the hooks to be revealed. That is why these methods are not excessively effective or popular among spinning anglers.

The bait equipped with the hook release mechanism is a remedy for all the problems listed above.

The main attribute of the invention is the fact that the spikes of the hooks are hidden so that they are not caught on any obstacles. Also it doesn't create any danger towards fish or other underwater creatures that are not interested in taking the bait. Therefore, the mechanism can be equipped with one, two or three hooks and the device can function either way. At the time of the catch, the fish doesn't have to clench onto the bait. All it needs is to catch the bait into its mouth, obstructing it from moving and in a split second an instant release of the hooks occurs (in accordance of in how many hooks the device has been armed with).

The hook release mechanism is a device that is built with moving hooks, which are then rearranged, whilst the central core remains stationary, from a deflected backwards to a stooped position causing the hooks to be exposed. This process relies on the rear binding of the shft of the hooks, whilst the frontal binding of the base of the hooks stays still. The rear twisting joint is a hook guide combined together with the central core and this simultaneously allows the axis to rotate. The frontal binding, which grips the base of the hooks, is an anchor collar which is positioned on the central core. By twisting of the hook guide and the core of the mechanism, whilst the anchor collar remains motionless, we change the position of the three guide holes for the hooks. In that way we obtain a rearrangement of the hooks. The rotation of the hook guide and the central core, whilst the anchor collar stays motionless, changes the placement of the holes within the hook guide, where the shafts are inserted. This initially causes for the twisting of the spring. In order for that process to take place, a fish, using the main body safeguard, slides back the anchor collar from the ridge installed on the central core of the invention.

The invention will now be described and presented with the help of the attached drawings.

Figure 1: Presents a traditional fishing hook.

Figure 2: Presents the hook release mechanism (shielded) in a folded position with the hooks hidden.

Figure 3: Presents the hook release mechanism (shielded) in an unfolded position with the hooks released.

Figure 4: Presents the mechanism taken apart.

FigureS: Shows the compounded core of the mechanism.

Figure 6: Presents the mechanism in a folded position with the hooks hidden.

Figure 7: Shows the mechanism in the process of the taking of the fish.

Figure 8: Presents the mechanism in an initial phase of the outwards release of the hooks.

Figure 9: Presents the hooks in their next phase of being released.

Figure 10: Presents the hooks in their final phase of being released outwards.

Figure 1 presents a traditional hook equipped in three widely spread exposed hooks, which are bound to get caught on any underwater obstacles.

Figure 2 illustrates the hook release mechanism in which we see the central core (1) with a joining hole (C), the main body safeguard (8) as well as the hooks (9) which are appropriately placed so that the spikes are not exposed outside of the body safeguard. This is how the mechanism is led through water. There is no way the device will get caught on any underwater obstruction. In this position the mechanism is ready for an eventual fish attack. The body shield (8) fulfils two functions; protects the mechanism to function property as it also activates the device. The main body safeguard (8)is the element, of the device, that the fish catches in its mouth.

Figure 3 demonstrates the mechanism in the succession of the bite of the fish. In the moment of the catch the body safeguard (8) being joined with the mechanism activates and releases outwards the spikes of the hooks (9). That is the moment when the fish stops the body shield (8) with its mouth.

What follows is the turning of the central core (1) of the device by almost 180e which causes the repositioning of the hooks (9) and their spikes to be revealed outside the main body shield (8). The above process illustrates the moment from the catch of the fish to the release of the hooks. This whole procedure occurs within a split of a second.

Figure 4 shows the mechanism taken apart. The numbers represent the major parts of the device and the letters the minor parts.

1.-Central core; long round metal pole on which the joining opening (C) is situated, which is usually attached to the bait or straight to the fishing line. The two openings (B) are used for positioning within them two ridge endings (2). The openings are supposed to be drilled at an angle so that the endings, whilst assembling the ridge to disclose, will hinder its deviation. (A) Shows a place in which the hook guide is placed and permanently installed, It is best to implement it using a solder fuse.

2.-Ridge; a small steel rod with curved endings sited within the opening (B) which is on the central core (1). Its purpose is to block the twisting phase of the hook guide (3) and the central core (1) with regards to the anchor collar (5).

3.-Hook guide; constructed with metal with an opening to be permanently installed on the central core (1). It contains three small guide holes (D) which support the hooks' shafts (fl. The size of these openings enables the hooks to move forwards and backwards as well as turn. (E) Demonstrates a small excavation cut where the spring (4) and its small curved ending is linked into the hook guide.

As a result, an essential turn of the central core in the anchor is achieved.

4.-Spring; is small, made of steel and is placed over the central core (1). It possesses two curled endings. Ending (E) is linked in with the excavation cut on the hook guide (3) and ending (F) is joined within the excavation cut on the anchor collar (5) Therefore, the spring's job is to lie on the central core (1) in between the hook guide and the anchor collar(s). It is also used for turning the hook guide (3) and at the same time the central core (1), whilst the anchor collar remains stationary (5), through the curved endings (E) and (F).

5.-Anchor collar; constructed in metal with a central opening made to fit the central core (1). on which it can freely move and rotate. It consists of three cone cells (6) on which the bases of the hooks (I) are placed and are later supported by the gripping hoop (6). (F) illustrates a small excavation cut where the spring (4) and its small curved ending is connected with the anchor collar.

As a result, a turn of the central core is accomplished. On the anchor collar(s) there is also a longer excavation cut (II). it should be fixed to the ridge (2) so that it could move on the ridge without any restraint.

6.-Gripping hoop; made of metal and after placed on the anchor collar(s) it is also positioned on the cone cells (G) which supports the bases of the hooks (I). In this way, the sited hooks (9) cannot move from side to side. They can only lean forwards or backwards. The Gripping hoop is secured by the rubber fuse (7) 7. -Rubber fuse; created with a tough and round piece of rubber with a puncture, in order to place it tightly on the anchor collar(s), is used to provide security for the gripping hoop (6). The outer section of the round rubber should be compressed onto the inner wall of the main body safeguard (8) so that the anchor collar(5) and the main body(s) function as one.

8. -Main body safeguard; should be constructed with a tough plastic or a thin metal plate as many predator fish have sharp teeth. The main body, which consists of two functions; protects the mechanism so that it operates properly as well as sets the whole mechanism off. The main body safeguard is a feature which the fish grabs into its mouth.

9.-Hooks; made of tough steel with specifically and specially curved bases (I) are accurately fixed to the size of the cone cells (G) on the anchor collar (5). (J) Shows a short fraction of the shaft of the hooks, which slide and rotate within the small guide holes (D) on the hook guide (3).

FigureS illustrates a joint core of the device. The composition consists of three parts; the central core (1), ridge (2) and the hook guide (3). All these parts once combined cause the turn of the core of the mechanism.

Figure 6 with the omission of the gripping hoop (6), the rubber fuse (7) and the main body safeguard (8) presents; the central core (1) with an installed ridge (2) which are permanently embedded on the hook guide (3). All the three parts compose as one and together, once a catch occurs, they execute the required spin. On the central core (1) there is an imposed spring (4). The spring (4) is in this position to carry out two functions; compression and torsion. It compresses in between the hook guide (3) and the anchor collar(s) pushing the loosely pieced anchor collar(s) and drawing the excavation cut (H) on the ridge (2). The drawn excavation cut (H) on the ridge (2) blocks the turning function and it disables the spring (4) through the springs' endings (C) and (F) in order to turn the central core (1) as well as the hook guide (3), whilst the anchor collar stays motionless (5). The hooks (9) planted through the guide holes (D) on the hook guide (3) and the placed bases of the hooks (I) on the cone cells (G) which are on the anchor collar(s) are maintained in a submissive position. On the drawing, the hooks (9) are in a retracted backwards whilst the central core remains unmoving (1).

Figure 7 with omission to the gripping hook (6), the rubber fuse (7) and the main body safeguard (8) illustrates; the mechanism in a fish catching phase. The fish grabs and stops the main body safeguard (8) which by using the rubber fuse (7), which is attached to the anchor collar(s), moves it backwards along the central core (1) clasping the spring (4) further. Together with the anchor collar(s) the hooks (9) also move backwards. The offset of the anchor collar(S) backwards causes the excavation cut (H) to slide off the ridge (2) which is positioned on the central core (1). During this moment the spring (4), through its endings (E) and (F), is now ready to execute the spinning movement.

FigureS with omission to the gripping hoop (6), the rubber fuse (7) and the main body safeguard(s) demonstrates; the device in another phase of the catch. Once the excavation cut (H), on the anchor collar(s), slides off the ridge (2), which is on the central core (1), the spring (4) stimulates the spinning function through the endings (E) (F), which effects and initially causes the central core (1) and the hook guide (3) to turn. Together with the unscrewing of the central core (1) the hooks (9), which are put through the guide holes (U) which are positioned on the hook guide (3), change their placement which commences the trajectory of the spikes and reveals them outside of the main body safeguard (8). whilst on the anchor collar(s), the base of the hooks (I) do not change position.

Figure 9 with omission to the gripping hoop (6), the rubber fuse (7) and the main body safeguard(S) illustrates; the next phase of the turn of the anchors' core. The spring (4) still turns the hook guide (3) and at the same time the central core (1). In similarity to drawing no.6, the hooks (9) in a drawn back position, whilst the central core stays still (1), achieves a stooped position. Whilst on the anchor collar(s), the basics of the hooks (I) do not change position.

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Figure 10 with omission to the gripping hoop (6) the rubber fuse (7) and the main body safeguard (8) shows; the central core (1) twisted by almost 1800 whilst joined to the hook guide (3). The spikes of the hooks (9) have now reached their maximum exposition. Whilst on the anchor collar(s), the basics of the hooks (I) did not change position.

Claims

Claims 1. The hook release mechanism for lure finishing consists of hidden hooks which are only revealed when the fish bites the device.
2. The hook release mechanism for lure finishing according to claim 1, in which it can be equipped with three hooks, two or a single one, in each case the mechanism will function in the same way.
3. The hook release mechanism for lure finishing according to claim 1, in vhicb during a catch the fish does not need to bend or squeeze but only has to stop the device in water via its mouth and only then the hooks will automatically be revealed (depending on the number of hooks the device has been equipped with).
4. The hook release mechanism for lure finishing according to claim 1, in which the spikes are bidden, therefore wilt not get caught on any underwater obstacles and will not be harmful to fish and other underwater creatures which are not interested in taking the bait.
5. The hook release mechanism for lure finishing according to claim 1, in which it consists of moving hooks, whilst the central core remains motionless, from a deflected backwards to a stooped position causing the hooks to be exposed.
6. The hook release mechanism for lure finishing according to claim 5, in which its process consists of the turning of the rear binding of the shaft, whilst the frontal binding of the base of the hooks stays motionless.
7. The hook release mechanism for lure finishing according to claim 6, in which the twisting of the rear joint is the hook guide combined together with the central core and simultaneously allows the axis to rotate whilst the frontal binding, which grips the base of the hooks, is an anchor collar positioned on the central core.
8. The hook release mechanism for lure finishing according to claim 7, in which by twisting of the hook guide and the core of the mechanism (whilst the anchor collar remains stationary) we change the position of the three guide holes for the hooks and in that way obtain a rearrangement of the hooks.
9. The hook release mechanism for lure finishing according to claim 8. in which the turn of the hook guide; whilst the anchor collar stays motionless; results in the twist of the spring which is installed on the central core in-between the hook guide and the anchor collar.
10. The hook release mechanism for lure finishing according to claim 9, in which the turn of the spring occurs, the fish; whilst in catch; uses the main body safeguard to slide back the anchor collar from the ridge (which is installed on the central core).Amendments to claims have been filed as follows Claims 1. The hook release mechanism for lure fishing is characteristic as it comprises of; Main body/Safe guard: * is used to activate the mechanism * -protects against damage * within it, it allows the parts of the mechanism to move swiftly * is attached to the Anchor collar Anchor collar: * serves as the main base of the hooks * comprises of clamps for the base of the hooks * comprises of a hole, through which the Central core moves and rotates * comprises of a long excavation cut, which cooperates together with the Ridge (located on the Central core) * comprises of a small excavation cut in order to install the end of the spring Central core: * serves as a long straight rod which becomes the main axis of the whole mechanism * in the front, it has an opening to which the lure or the fishing line can be attached * within, it comprises of a Ridge which cooperates together with the long excavation cut on the Anchor collar * behind, the Hook guide is installed Ridge: * isinstalledontheCentralcore is slid onto the long excavation cut on the Anchor collar * serves to stop the rotation of the Central core Hook guide: * is installed on the Central core ? * acts as a rear attachment of the shafts of the hooks comprises of symmetrical openings in which the shafts of the hooks slide and rotate * . comprises of a small excavation cut in order to install the end of the spring Spring: * IsplacedonthcCentralcore * It stretches between the Hook guide and the Anchor collar * serves as a protection fuse for the mechanism ** * serves as the drive of the mechanism - * comprises of curled endings which are installed on the Hook guide and the Anchor collar Hooks: * comprises of special bases which are attached to the Anchor collar * have adequate long shafts * the shafts are passed through the symmetrical openings located on the Hook guide * comprises of sharp spikes which can also possess barbs the edges, if required 2. The hook release mechanism according to claim 1, in which it comprises of a rotating Central core that is principally responsible for the internal rotation which occurs within the Main body/Safe guard (used as bait) of the mechanism and initially leads to the exposition of the hooks in three different symmetrical directions (this transforms the whole device into becoming a treble hook).3. The hook release mechanism according to claim 2, in which the whole process of the mechanism relies on the rotation of the Central core, with it the turning of the rear binding of the shafts, whilst the frontal binding of the base of the hooks remains motionless.4. The hook release mechanism according to claim 3, in which the twisting rear binding (of the shafts) is the Hook guide combined together with the Central core and both simultaneously allow the axis to rotate whilst the frontal binding (which grips the base of the hooks) is an Anchor collar.5. The hook release mechanism according to claim 4, in which the bases of the hooks are installed on the Anchor collar in order for the hooks to only tilt backwards or forwards; 6. The hook release mechanism according to claim 4, in which the Hook guide, whilst rotating, moves the shafts of the hooks through the use of its openings which brings them from a hidden position (where the sharp edges of each hook is impinging itself with the shaft of an adjacent hook) to a stooped position (where the sharp edges of the hooks are fully exposed out of the mechanism) 7. The hook release mechanism according to claim 6, in which the impinged sharp edges of the hooks arc released only when the Main body/Safe guard (whilst a bite of the fish occurs) moves the Anchor collar and with it the hooks by using theft bases backwards.8. The hook release mechanism according to claim 4, in which the rotation of the Hook guide is achieved through the turning of the spring, which is placed on the Central core between the Hook guide and the Anchor collar.9. The hook release mechanism according to claim 8, in which, in order for the twist of the spring to occur, the fish whilst taking the bait (through the Main body) slides backwards the Anchor collar from the ridge (installed on the Central core) 10. The hook release mechanism according to claim 9, in which the spring (which is placed .C onto the Central core) is gently turned as well as its curled endings are placed onto the small excavation cuts on the Hook guide and the Anchor collar.
11. The hook release mechanism according to claim 10, in which, whilst the bait is dragged * .. in water the spring stretches in between the Hook guide and the Anchor collar resulting in the * Anchor collar (through the long excavation cut which is slid on the Ridge) acting as one together with the Central core and the Hook guide.
12. The hook release mechanism according to claim 11, in which, whilst the fish takes the bait, the compressed spring on the Central core starts to twist, and due to the two curled endings of the spring (which are attached to the small excavation cuts on the Central core and Anchor collar) the Hook guide begins to turn and with it the Central core.