MX2008006982A - Fishing rod - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a fishing rod (10) which provides optimal casting technique. This is achieved by the fishing rod being equipped with a curved and flexible handle that offers good ergonomic properties.

Description

ROD INTRODUCTION The present invention relates to fishing gear. More specifically, the invention relates to a fishing rod with a flexible rear handle that gives the fishing rod good ergonomic properties.

PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Angling requires skill in the launching technique, with repetition of the same movements in a lapse of time. In the case of fly fishing, a special launching technique is required to have the ity to propel a small lightweight fly as far away from the rod as possible. The skill threshold is high, and it often takes a beginner several years to achieve a satisfactory technique. The result can be a stiff neck, arms, sore shoulder and back muscles. Traditional fishing rods are available in both one-handed and two-handed versions. Two-hand reeds are associated with family problems for people with back problems.

The design and characteristics of the handle of the current fishing rods makes it difficult to carry out a physiologically "correct" release. US-6067741 is considered to represent the closest prior art in the field. The patent discloses an extension handle that can be placed on the outside of an existing handle of an ordinary straight fishing rod. The shape of the extension handle may look like an elongated S. The extension handle makes it possible for the rod to be used with different launching and holding positions. A loose handle as described in the United States patent will not be particularly practical. This will be in a loose fit, and there will be no uniformity in the action of the rod. The handle also can not adapt to the different kinds of cane. The United States patent is based on principles for the hooking of fish and the launching of heavy tackle, artificial spinning lines, plumb lines, etc. This is not suitable for light fishing gear found, for example, in fly fishing rods, since the whole concept of keeping the upper arm immobile in a fly fishing rod is not present or taken into consideration in the aforementioned patent. from United States. The present invention attempts to solve the drawbacks and problems associated with the prior art for angling. The invention describes a fishing rod that has characteristics and a design that provide a lower learning threshold to carry out an optimal launch. In general, the arms need to move less to achieve a good launch, thereby contributing to fewer injuries due to deterioration and injury with prolonged use. In one embodiment, the front part of a rear shaft is flexible (flexible means that the back of the fishing rod is dynamic and foldable with respect to the use of forces and material), and may have different degrees of stiffness that is They can adapt to each individual user. This will make it possible to optimize the operating experience for the user, achieving maximum efficiency in each launch without having to use as much energy and movement as when using an ordinary fishing rod. In an alternative mode, the rigidity of the shaft can be adjusted by a screw at the end of the shaft. In this case, the posterior shaft will be of a hollow design. The degree of rigidity / flexibility of the shaft in this way can be changed during use. The fishing rod according to the invention is particularly very suitable for fly fishing, but the special curved shape of the posterior shaft has proved to be advantageous for all types of fishing rod.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a fishing rod that offers optimal launching technique with the least possible movement of arms and body. The fishing rod is composed of a rear handle with a curved shape and flexible properties on the front, and the rest of the fishing rod is composed of a straight rod. In one embodiment, the handle and the cane are made in one piece, wherein the rear part comprising the shaft is curved. In an alternative mode, the shaft comprises an independent unit that is attached to the back of the rod. This is achieved because the front part of the handle is pushed into a hollow end of the fishing rod. The handle can be secured by frictional forces, or it can be pressed against the shank by a clamping screw on the front of the handle. The flexible properties of mango are achieved by the front part of the handle that is made of a flexible material. This is also part of the handle that is curved. The flexible properties of the handle can be influenced by having different proportions between the length of the front and back parts of the handle, the flexible and non-flexible parts, respectively. In one embodiment, the degree of flexibility in the handle can be adjusted by a clamping screw, coupled to the rear end of the handle. In the case of such a configuration, the handle is designed in a hollow shape with an internal tightening mechanism. The new features and characteristics of a fishing rod according to the present invention will be evident in the independent claim 1, in the annexed group of claims. Additional characteristic features of the fishing rod are described in greater detail in the associated dependent claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The invention will now be described in greater detail, with reference to figures 1 to 5 illustrating modalities of the fishing rod, in which: Figure 1 illustrates a complete fishing rod according to the invention; Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C illustrate different designs of fishing rods; Figure 3 illustrates a fishing rod in which the shaft and the shank are composed of two separate parts; Figure 4 illustrates how the flexibility of the shaft influences the collapsibility; Figure 5 illustrates theoretical proportions between a straight fishing rod and one with a curved shaft. Figure 1 illustrates the main components, which comprise the fishing rod 10 according to the invention, and which provide an optimal launching technique. The fishing rod 10 comprises a main part that is the rod 80. This is a straight rod 80 with a front end and a rear end, wherein the rod 80 has flexible properties according to the prior art in the field. The rear end of the shank 80 is attached to a fishing reel 40 with a fishing line 50 running from the fishing reel 40 through guide rings (not shown) to the front of the shank 80. The back of the shank 80 further comprises a front handle 25.

The rear part of the fishing rod 10 further comprises a rear handle 20, hereinafter referred to as handle 20, with a curved shape and flexible properties. In two-handed fishing, the rear and front handles 20, 25 respectively, are held in each hand. In one-handed fishing, the front handle is held while the rear handle is supported against the body. In one embodiment, the handle 20 of the fishing rod 10 can be made together with the rest of the rod 80, with the result that both the rod 80 and the handle 20 are made in one piece. The back described as handle 20 will have the ability to be produced with different materials and features. These characteristics can be individually adapted to specific target groups and requirements. The characteristics of the cane 80 are determined by the fibers in the cane among other things, and are currently produced from many different materials, of which carbon is the most commonly used. Most manufacturers are interested in the launch characteristics of a fishing rod, and are focused on achieving a fishing rod as dynamic as possible, with evaluation of the thickness of the materials, how easy is to throw, and to what degree it feels straight down the throw in the handle. This is difficult to achieve in the current fishing rods, since the thickness of the material in the handle of the rod is relatively large. In a preferred embodiment, the new handle 20 according to the present invention will be fitted with carbon, for example, by means of a sock that supplies force to the fibers by means of the flexure design. This will increase the sensitivity and launch experience and contribute to greater ergonomic and performance properties. A transition 70 between the shank 80 and the handle 20 separates the straight part of the shank from the curved part. Figure 2 describes three different designs of fishing rods. A illustrates a two-hand fishing rod with a curved handle 20 on the back according to the present invention. B illustrates a straight fishing poleClassical C illustrates a one-hand fishing rod with a curved handle 20 on the back according to the present invention. Figure 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment wherein the handle 20 comprises an independent unit that is attached to the rear part of the shank 80, thus forming a transition 70 between the rear part of the shank 80, where the front handle 25 and the handle 20 are located. This is achieved by pushing the handle 20 towards the hollow end 90 of the shank 80. The handle 20 can, for example , securely tightened against the shaft 80 by a fastening screw 100 on the front of the handle 20. Other types of attachment may also be possible, and are pres to be known to a person skilled in the art. The flexible properties of the handle 20 are achieved by the front face of the handle 20 which is made of a flexible material such as, for example, carbon, aluminum, graphite, nanomaterial, fiberglass, titanium. The material depends on what type of cane is going to be produced and for which target group it is designed. The curved shape of the handle 20 results from the front part of the handle 20 which is in the shape of an arc. The flexible properties of the handle 20 can be influenced by having different proportions between the length of the front and back parts of the handle 20, the flexible and non-flexible parts respectively. With respect to fly fishing and fly fishing rods, a classification that is currently in use is the so-called AFTM (= weight) and the weight is the part of the line that is outside the guide ring at the end of a fly rod, out of the trace. These classifications refer to the use of equipment and help from the customer and the cons to buy the correct cane for the correct purpose. When fishing for salmon, an AFTM 9-12 is often chosen, as it is designed for salmon and will be relatively heavy to launch with this in mind. This kind of line will be available in both the one-hand and two-hand reeds. Therefore, it is important to have the ability to offer and adapt individual handles based on AFTM and the user. The front part 25 of the handle in the one-hand and two-hand reeds should consist of a part where the right / left hand is placed. The length of this handle is determined by several known criteria: firstly, the length of the rod secondly the kind of line and thirdly the target group (children, ladies, men, invalids). Here, the actual bottom of the cane target will also be fixed and will act in roughly the same way as a normal, current fishing rod. The rear curved part composed of the back of the handle 20 will have different properties associated with the above criteria. The back part 80 of the handle 20 will be produced from different materials and thicknesses, in order to achieve the desired flexion and shape for the different groups objectives . The handle 80 will have various bending properties based on ergonomic body properties, AFTM length and material properties of the rod. In one embodiment, the degree of flexibility can be adjusted by a clamping screw 110 attached to the back of the handle 20. The clamping screw 110 is attached to a clamping mechanism (not shown) wherein an inner rubber sausage is tighten when the clamping screw 110 is turned. The handle 20 is covered with a material that provides a high degree of friction even when wet. The material is preferably cork, but in an alternative embodiment it can be molded materials of a suitable type. Figure 4 illustrates how the handle 20 changes position, depending on the direction of bending (dotted lines). Figure 5 shows the physical differences between a straight fishing rod and one with a curved handle. By keeping point "a" as stable and as motionless as possible, the torque and energy in the rod / line will be transferred to the maximum degree. This is possible due to the new design of the handle. "a" denotes the right hand / torsion point; "b" denotes handle / left hand; "c" denotes the Kinetic energy; "G" denotes the new handle according to the invention, and "H" denotes a traditional straight handle. With a normal straight handle, point "a" will move, causing the torsion and energy in the throwing to disappear as well. Maybe it will be maintained by good synchronization, but in this case it will also move down further in the shaft. It can be seen from FIG. 5 that the need to push the right arm forward in the launch is avoided, thus making an unbalanced throw and judged inadequate. When a fishing rod 10 is used according to the invention, the right hand and arm will be held closest to the body, thus causing both the torsion, the "throwing plane" and the body to be correctly balanced. The kinetic energy "C" will also be used much better and it will be possible to automatically "control" the launch and the line in a totally new way, since the left hand has more power and exploits the energy in the fibers in a better way. By increasing the distance "I" towards the body at the back of the rod by 4 cm, it will reach as much as 80 cm at the tip of a long rod of 38.1 cm (15"). it is balanced and the torsion is maintained without movement of the point "a" (hand right) . In this way, it is possible to make a throw without pushing the left arm forward, which is the cause of a large number of injuries and imbalance in the throw. The actual design helps to increase the strength with the left hand, and ideally this is where the entire throw should occur. The core of the present invention, as already mentioned, is that the rear handle of a fishing rod is curved as can be seen in the figures, and also that the parts of this handle are more flexible. The design is particularly well suited for fly fishing rods, where a special launching technique is required, but the design is also advantageous for all types of fishing rod, designed for both salt water and fresh water. It will be possible to provide different variations and combinations that are within the inventive concept as presented herein. Therefore, the drawings should be considered as illustrative of examples of modalities, and the invention should not be considered limited to them, but is intended to cover all modalities as will be apparent from the group of appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. Fishing rod for optimal launching technique, characterized in that the fishing rod comprises a rear handle and a front handle on the back of the fishing rod, where the rear handle is curved with flexible properties on its front part, and where the rest of the fishing rod is composed of a straight rod.

2. Fishing rod according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle and the straight shaft are made in one piece.

3. Fishing rod according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle is composed of an independent unit that is attached to the rear part of the rod by the front part of the handle that is pushed into a hollow end of the fishing rod.

4. Fishing rod according to claim 3, characterized in that the handle is tightened securely against the rod by a clamping screw in the front part of the handle.

5. Fishing rod according to claim 1, characterized in that the flexible properties of the handle are achieved by the front part of the handle which is made of a flexible material.

H.H. Fishing rod according to claim 1, characterized in that the curved shape of the handle is produced by the front part of the handle that is in the shape of an arc.

7. Fishing rod according to claims 1 and 5, characterized in that the flexible properties of the handle can be influenced having different proportions between the length of the front and back parts of the handle, the flexible and non-flexible parts respectively.

8. Fishing rod according to claims 1 and 5, characterized in that the degree of flexibility can be adjusted by a fastening screw attached to the back of the handle, which in this case is hollow in design.

9. Fishing rod according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle is covered with a material that provides a high degree of friction even when It's wet.

10. Fishing rod according to claim 9, characterized in that the handle is covered with a cork material.