FISHING LURE DEVICE WITH GEARS

Abstract

A fishing lure device that produces an increased amount of energy imparted on attached fish-attracting devices by incorporating gears for rotating parts attached to the fish-attracting devices. The fishing lure device can include a first and second gear interacting with one another at a predetermined gear ratio for creating a desired rotation of the fish-attracting devices.

Claims

1. A fishing lure device comprising: a rotatable central shaft rotatable around an axis, a connecting frame extending through an aperture in the central shaft; a first gear engaged with the central shaft; and a second gear coupled to the connecting frame, the first gear and the second gear having a pre-determined gear ratio, the rotatable central shaft rotates the first gear, the first gear engaging the second gear for providing rotation of the second gear, wherein the connecting frame is adapted to attach to at least one fish attracting device and the pre-determined gear ratio increases action of the at least one fish attracting device during the rotation of the second gear.

2. The fishing lure device of claim 1 wherein the gear ratio is in the range of 10 to 1.

3. The fishing lure device of claim 1 wherein the gear ratio is in the range of 4 to 1.

4. The fishing lure device of claim 1 wherein the first gear includes a plurality of first teeth and the second gear includes a plurality of second teeth, the radius of the first gear being larger than the radius of the second gear, wherein the first teeth engage the second teeth for increasing the rotation speed of the movable connecting part.

5. The fishing lure device of claim 1 wherein the connecting frame comprises a central base having a first arm connected laterally at one end and a second arm connected laterally at a second end, the central base extending through an aperture within the central shaft.

6. The fishing lure device of claim 5 wherein a first leg extends downwardly from the first arm and a second leg extends downwardly from the second arm, the first leg being configured for attaching to a first one of the fish attracting devices and the second leg being configured for attaching to a second one of the fish attracting devices.

7. The fishing lure device of claim 6 wherein the first one of the fish attracting devices comprises a fishing lure.

8. The fishing lure device of claim 6 wherein the second one of the fish attracting devices comprises a plurality of paddles extending laterally from a paddle base, the second leg extends through an aperture within the paddle base, wherein rotation of the second gear rotates paddle base for rotating the plurality of paddles.

9. The fishing lure device of claim 6 further comprising a pair of spiral fins attached at a first end on both sides of the central shaft in a spiral along a length of the central shaft and a second end of each of the spiral fins is attached to an inner surface of an outer shell, the outer shell extending around the central shaft.

10. The fishing lure device of claim 9 wherein each of the spiral fins extend outwardly from a first end and second end of the central shaft to meet at a position on the inner surface of the outer shell.

11. The fishing lure device of claim 9 wherein the first gear is positioned on an inner surface of the outer shell and the second gear is positioned at an end of the second arm.

12. The fishing lure device of claim 9 wherein the first gear is positioned on an inner surface of the outer shell and the second gear is positioned at a first end of the second arm, the second one of the fish attracting devices comprises a plurality of paddles extending laterally from a paddle base, the second leg extends through an aperture within the paddle base, wherein rotation of the second gear rotates the paddle base which rotates the plurality of paddles.

13. The fishing lure device of claim of claim 6 further comprising a plurality of blades extending outwardly from the central shaft, the plurality of blades causing rotation of the central shaft.

14. The fishing lure device of claim 13 wherein the plurality blades have a spiral shape.

15. The fishing lure device of claim 13 further comprising an outer shell housing the central shaft, the outer shell being positioned below the plurality of blades, wherein the first gear is positioned on an inner surface of the outer shell and the second gear is positioned at an end of the second arm.

16. The fishing lure device of claim 6 wherein a first eye hook is positioned at a first end of the first leg and a second eye hook is positioned at a second end of the first leg.

17. The fishing lure device of claim 6 wherein an eye hook is positioned at an end of the second leg.

18. The fishing lure device of claim 1 wherein the pre-determined gear ratio is selected for generating a desired difference in action of the fish attracting device upon retrieval without changing the speed of the retrieve.

19. The fishing lure device of claim 1 wherein the pre-determined gear ratio is selected for increasing sound and vibrational action of the at least one fish attracting device while the fish-attracting device is retrieved through the water.

20. The fishing lure device of claim 1 wherein the connecting frame comprises a central base having a first arm connected laterally at one end, the central base extending through an aperture within the central shaft, a first leg extends downwardly from the first arm and a second leg extends downwardly from the central base, the first leg being configured for attaching to a first one of the fish attracting devices and the second leg being configured for attaching to a second one of the fish attracting devices, an outer shell housing the central shaft, the outer shell being positioned below a plurality of blades, the plurality of blades extending outwardly from the central shaft, the plurality of blades causing rotation of the central shaft, the first gear is positioned on an outer surface of the outer shell and the second gear is positioned at an end of the second leg, the second one of the fish attracting devices comprises a plurality of paddles extending laterally from a paddle base, the second leg extends through an aperture within the paddle base, wherein rotation of the second gear rotates the paddle base which rotates the plurality of paddles.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective cross sectional view of a fishing lure device including movable connecting parts for attaching to a fish attracting device and being rotatable around an axis by using gears.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a front elevational cross sectional view of the fishing lure device including spiral fins attached to a rotating central shaft.

[0013] FIG. 3 is rear view of the fishing lure device.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the fishing lure device and including an attached fishing lure.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the fishing lure device and including an attached fishing lure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] Reference will now be made in greater detail to a preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0017] FIGS. 1-3 illustrate fishing lure device 10 in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. Moveable connecting parts 11 include central shaft 12, first gear 60 and second gear 70. Central shaft 12 serves as a foundation and an axis of rotation for rotating movable connecting parts 11.

[0018] Connecting frame 14 can comprise central base 15, first arm 16, second arm 17, first leg 18 and second leg 19 with each adjacent part coupled or integral with each other. Central base 15 extends through aperture 20 within central shaft 12. First arm 16 can extend laterally from first end 22 of central base 15 to extend first arm 16 laterally from central shaft 12. Second arm 17 can extend laterally from second end 23 of central base 15 to extend second arm 17 laterally from central shaft 12. First leg 18 can extend downwardly from first arm 16. In one embodiment, first leg 18 extends perpendicular to first arm 16. Second leg 19 can extend downwardly from second arm 17. In one embodiment, second leg 19 extends perpendicular to second arm 17. In one embodiment, connecting frame 14 can be formed of stainless-steel, for example as a stainless-steel wire.

[0019] Eye hook 30 can be coupled or integral with end 24 of first leg 18. Eye hook 32 can be coupled or integral with end 26 of first leg 18. A fishing line can be attached to eye hook 30. A fish attracting device, such as a fishing lure or hook can be attached to eye hook 32.

[0020] Spiral fin 40 can be attached on both sides 42, 44 of central shaft 12. Spiral fin 40 can be flat. End 46 spiral fin 40 can be attached in a spiral along a length of central shaft 12. End 48 of spiral fin 40 can be attached to inner surface 52 of outer shell 50 at position 53. Each of spiral fins 40 can extend outwardly from end 54 and end 56 of central shaft 12 to meet at position 53.

[0021] First gear 60 can be positioned at end 56 of outer shell 50. First gear 60 includes a plurality of gear teeth 62. Gear teeth 62 extend around inner surface 52 of outer shell 50.

[0022] Second gear 70 can be positioned at end 71 of second arm 17. Second gear 70 includes a plurality of gear teeth 72. Gear teeth 72 extend around outer surface 74 of second gear support 75. Gear teeth 72 of second gear 70 engage gear teeth 62 of first gear 60 as shown in FIG. 2. Radius R1 of first gear 60 can be larger than radius R2 of second gear 70. First gear 60 having a larger radius can engage second gear 70 having a smaller radius to create a pre-determined gear ratio. For example, the gear ratio can be in the range of 10:1. In one embodiment, the gear ratio can be 4:1.

[0023] Fish attracting device 80 can be coupled to end 76 of second gear 70. Fish attracting device 80 can include a plurality of paddles 82 extending laterally from paddle base 84. Second leg 19 extends through aperture 85 within paddle base 84. Eye hook 90 can be coupled or integral with end 86 of second leg 19 as shown in FIG. 3. A fishing hook can be attached to eye hook 90.

[0024] Paddles 82 can expend energy onto second leg 19 during the retrieve. A greatly increased rotation speed of central shaft 12 is a result of first gear 60 being larger and turning second gear 70 being smaller for producing faster rotation of fish attracting device 80 for greatly increased fish-attracting action imparted on fish attracting device 80 without increasing a relative speed of retrieve as shown in FIG. 1. First gear 60 and second gear 70 can be adjusted in size to determine a position of gear teeth 62 and gear teeth 72 for adjusting the gear ratio to a predetermined gear ratio in order to provide a desired degree of action of fish attracting device 80.

[0025] FIG. 4 shows fishing lure device 100 including a plurality of blades 110 coupled to central shaft 12. Blades 110 extend outwardly from central shaft 12. Blades 110 can have a spiral shape. Blades 110 are positioned above outer shell 120. In one embodiment, blades 110 are formed of metal such as for example chrome. First gear 130 is positioned within outer shell 120. First gear 130 includes a plurality of gear teeth 132. Gear teeth 132 extend around inner surface 122 of outer shell 120. Gear teeth 72 of second gear 70 engage gear teeth 132 of first gear 130. Radius R1 of first gear 130 can be larger than radius R2 of second gear 70. First gear 130 having a larger radius can engage second gear 70 having a smaller radius to create a pre-determined gear ratio.

[0026] Fishing lure 150 is attached to eye hook 32. Alternatively, a fish hook is attached to eye hook 32. Fishing line 152 is attached to eye hook 30. Fish hook 154 is attached to eye hook 90. During use, fishing line 152 is retrieved to rotate blades 110 which in turn rotate central shaft 12 around central base 15 of connecting frame 14 to rotate first gear 60. First gear 60 engages second gear 70 for rotating fish attracting device 80. Paddles 82 of fish attracting device 80 are rotated by the rotation of second gear 70. The rotation of first gear 130 being larger and turning second gear 70 being smaller produces a faster rotation of fish attracting device 80 for greatly increased fish-attracting action imparted on fish attracting device 80 without increasing a relative speed of retrieve. First gear 130 and second gear 70 can be adjusted in size to determine a position of respective gear teeth 132 and gear teeth 72 for adjusting the gear ratio to a predetermined gear ratio in order to provide a desired degree of action of fish attracting device 80.

[0027] FIG. 5 shows fishing lure device 200 including a plurality of blades 210 coupled to central shaft 12. Blades 210 extend outwardly from central shaft 12. Blades 210 can have a spiral shape. Blades 210 are positioned above outer shell 220. In one embodiment, blades 210 are formed of metal such as for example chrome. First gear 230 is positioned on outer surface 222 of outer shell 220. First gear 230 includes a plurality of gear teeth 232. Gear teeth 232 extend around outer surface 222 of outer shell 220.

[0028] Connecting frame 224 can comprise central base 225, first arm 226, first leg 228 and second leg 229 with each adjacent part coupled or integral with each other. Central base 225 extends through aperture 20 within central shaft 12. First arm 226 can extend laterally from first end 242 of central base 225 to extend first arm 226 laterally from central shaft 12. First leg 228 can extend downwardly from second end 243 of central base 225. Second leg 229 can extend downwardly from end 244 of first arm 226. In one embodiment, first leg 228 and second leg 229 extends perpendicular to first arm 226. In one embodiment, connecting frame 224 can be formed of stainless-steel, for example as a stainless-steel wire.

[0029] Second gear 70 can be positioned at end 251 of second leg 229. Fish attracting device 80 can be coupled to end 76 of second gear 70. Fish attracting device 80 can include a plurality of paddles 82 extending laterally from paddle base 84. Second leg 229 extends through aperture 85 within paddle base 84.

[0030] Gear teeth 72 of second gear 70 engage gear teeth 232 of first gear 230. Radius R1 of first gear 230 can be larger than radius R2 of second gear 70. First gear 230 having a larger radius can engage second gear 70 having a smaller radius to create a pre-determined gear ratio.

[0031] Eye hook 260 can be coupled or integral with end 252 of first leg 228. Eye hook 262 can be coupled or integral with end 253 of first arm 226. A fishing line 152 can be attached to eye hook 262. Fishing lure 150 can be attached to eye hook 260. Alternatively, a fish hook is attached to eye hook 260. Eye hook 270 can be coupled or integral with end 286 of second leg 229. Fish hook 154 is attached to eye hook 270.

[0032] During use, fishing line 152 is retrieved to rotate blades 210 which in turn rotate central shaft 12 around central base 15 of connecting frame 224 to rotate first gear 230. First gear 230 engages second gear 70 for rotating fish attracting device 80. Paddles 82 of fish attracting device 80 are rotated by the rotation of second gear 70. The rotation of first gear 230 being larger and turning second gear 70 being smaller produces a faster rotation of fish attracting device 80 for greatly increased fish-attracting action imparted on fish attracting device 80 without increasing a relative speed of retrieve. First gear 230 and second gear 70 can be adjusted in size to determine a position of respective gear teeth 232 and gear teeth 72 for adjusting the gear ratio to a predetermined gear ratio in order to provide a desired degree of action of fish attracting device 80.

[0033] It is to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative of only a few of the many possible specific embodiments, which can represent applications of the principles of the invention. Numerous and varied other arrangements can be readily devised in accordance with these principles by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.