Fish securing device
US4638591A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K91/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This fish securing device has a relatively small diameter cylindrical axial assembly to which are hinged a number of fish securing arms. A spring loading mechanism contained within the axial assembly urges the hinged arms towards a closed fish securing position by means of an actuating linkage arm associated with each securing arm. A cocking and trip mechanism is actuatable upon tugging on a fish lure connected to one end of the axial assembly for releasing the securing arms from an open cocked position towards their closed position to secure a fish tugging on the lure. The device features an improved, compact, streamlined configuration whereby the spring loading mechanism is contained within the central tubular assembly and wherein the cocking and trippng mechanism and securing arm actuating linkages are disposed in a relatively protected position between the securing arms and the central axial assembly to minimize the possibility of damage or of entanglement with underwater growth, rocks or debris.
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