Fishing simulator
US4637603A · kind A · utility
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3References
12Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K97/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device is set forth for simulating a fish for operation of a rod and reel. The device includes a frame, a drum journalled to the frame with the fishing line attached to the drum. A motor and clutch are provided for applying a selected torque to the drum to tension the line and simulate the pull of a fish. Also provided is a track to support and guide a carriage. Mounted to the carriage is a pulley. The fishing line is reeved about the pulley and thereafter connected to the drum. By adjusting the position of the carriage and pulley the position of the fish is simulated.
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