Mobile articulating rod holder

Abstract

A plurality of fishing rods are placed in this device, and through the device, will allow compact storage of the plurality of fishing rods, easy transport in and out of vehicles, and over many different surfaces, saving time and reducing the chance of damage to the fishing rods and reels. A slider bar that extends from one end of the frame to the other secures a plurality of rod holders. If the user wishes to tilt the rods, the user pulls backward on the slider bar lever and the rods will tilt simultaneously in the same direction.

Claims

1. A mobile articulating rod holder that is comprised of: a) a frame; wherein the frame comprises a plurality of upper horizontal support members, a lower horizontal support member, and a plurality of vertical support members; wherein a first pair of vertical support members from said plurality of vertical support members are provided on a first end of the frame; wherein a second pair of vertical support members from said plurality of vertical support members are provided on a second end of the frame; b) a plurality of wheels; c) a handle; d) a plurality of lifting handles; e) a slider bar; wherein the slider bar is horizontal; wherein the slider bar is positioned proximate to the handle; f) a slider bar handle; wherein the slider bar handle is affixed to one end of the slider bar; wherein the slider bar handle moves horizontally; g) a plurality of rod holders; wherein the plurality of rod holders is secured to the upper horizontal support members; wherein the plurality of rod holders is secured to the slider bar; wherein the plurality of rod holders rotates with a movement of the slider bar; h) a plurality of connection pieces; wherein the plurality of connection pieces attaches the rod holders to the upper horizontal support members.

2. The mobile articulating rod holder as described in claim 1, wherein the plurality of rod holders rotate between thirty degrees and ninety degrees relative to a horizontal plane.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the device.

(2) FIG. 2 is a side view of the device.

(3) FIG. 3 is an in-use view of the device.

(4) FIG. 4 is a detailed view of the connection points of the upper horizontal member and the slider bar to the rod holder.

NUMBERING REFERENCES

(5) 1Device 2Vertical Member 3Upper horizontal member 3Aupper connection point for the rod holder 4Wheels 7Lower horizontal member 10Handle 11Lifting handle 15Slider Bar Lever 25Rod holder 30Slider bar 30Through holes 30ALower connection point for the rod holder

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

(6) The device 1 allows the user to transport many fishing rods and reels to and from the storage area indoors to a truck or SUV and then again to the boat without danger of damage to the fishing rod and reel. The device as depicted in the Figures allow the transport of twelve rods but fewer or more rods can be transported safely, easily and effectively as the device can be configured with more or fewer rod holders by changing only the length of the device. Additionally, the device comprises marine grade materials so the users can store, transport, rig and wash rods without removing them from the device.

(7) A frame structure is provided. The frame structure is comprised of two upper horizontal members 3 that extend from the handle 10 to the end of the frame. A bottom horizontal member 7 provides structure to the frame. Wheels 4 are provided to allow the user to push or pull the rods over different types of terrain. Separate lifting handles 11 are positioned on the frame to lift the device.

(8) Two pair of vertical members 2 secure the bottom horizontal member to the upper horizontal members 3.

(9) A slider bar 30 extends from the handle 10 to the end of the frame. The slider bar 30 is positioned between the pair of upper horizontal members 3 and the lower horizontal member 7 that is part of the frame. A slider bar lever 15 is placed on one end of the slider bar in the proximate area of the handle 10.

(10) A plurality of rod holders 25 is secured to the upper horizontal member and the slider bar at the connection points, 3A and 30A. The connection points, 3A and 30A, permit the rod holders 25 to rotate as the user pulls back on the slider bar lever 15. The angle of maximum tilt of the rod holder is 30 degrees from the horizontal plane, which is represented by X degrees on FIG. 3. This in effect makes the vertical clearance of a ten feet rod to slightly less than six feet at the maximum thirty-degree angle.

(11) With the reduced clearance when the fishing rods are tilted, the plurality of rods can successfully navigate a six foot clearance without any danger of the tip of the rod hitting the ceiling of the storage structure. Once the rods are safely indoors the rods can then be tilted upward, if desired, to minimize the footprint of the device.

(12) While the embodiments of the invention have been disclosed, certain modifications may be made by those skilled in the art to modify the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention.