WO2008035899A1

WO2008035899A1 - Self-standing fishing float

Info

Publication number: WO2008035899A1
Application number: PCT/KR2007/004507
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sang-Il Lee
Original assignee: Sang-Il Lee
Priority date: 2006-09-22
Filing date: 2007-09-18
Publication date: 2008-03-27
Also published as: KR100781696B1

Abstract

A self-standing fishing float including a float rod which is protruded from a buoyant body and a central rod disposed Lo be inserted into the float rod and the buoyant body, capable of throwing the fishing float at a desired position by retracting the central rod into the float rod to have a small ent i re volume before the float is thrown and extracting the central rod after the float is thrown and capable of sensing a subtle bite due to a sufficiently exerted buoyancy is disclosed. The self-standing fishing float includes a buoyant body, a hollow float rod which is disposed at an upper end of the buoyant body, a central rod which is installed to be extracted from and retracted into the vertical through hole formed in the buoyant body, and a sinker which is disposed at a lower end of the central rod.

Description

SELF-STANDING FISHING FLOAT

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a fishing float, and more particularly to a self-standing fishing float including a float rod which is protruded from a buoyant body and a central rod disposed to be inserted into the float rod and the buoyant body, capable of throwing the fishing float at a desired position by retracting the central rod into the float rod to have a small entire volume before the float is thrown and extracting the central rod after the float is thrown.

Further, the present invention relates to a self- standing fishing float capable of preventing a fishing Lane from being wound on the other portion of the fishing float or being tangled and facilitating the throwing of the fishing float by throwing the fishing float in a state where the fishing line is inserted into the buoyant body, the float rod and the center of the central rod to pass therethrough, and capable of standing up with only a small sinker to sense a subtle bite since a long distance is formed between the sinker installed at a lower end of the central rod and the buoyant body and the center of gravity moves down. Description of the Related Art

Generally, a fishing float is tied to a fishing line to float on the water and when a fish takes the bait to be hooked, the fishing float shakes to transmit a signal meaning that a fish was hooked to a fisherman.

The fishing floats include a hole float and a stick float and are classified into a self-standing float and a non- standing float.

Since a sinker is attached to the self-standing float, the self-standing float stands uprightly from the beginning. Accordingly, the self-standing float allows the fisherman to notice a bite to some extent even though fishing tackle moves down. On the other hand, since there is no sinker in the non- standing float, the non-standing float does not stand up until. a sinker and a bait installed at an end portion of the tackle from the float sink to an exactly desired position, and then the non-standing float stands up when the sinker and the bait sink.

The self-standing float among the fishing floats has an advantage of enabling the fisherman to notice a bite to some extent while fishing tackle moves down since it stands uprightly from the beginning. In case of the non-standing float, when a lower hitch is generated at a shallow place, the float tends to lie down. Accordingly, the non-standing float allows the fisherman to notice the depth of water. Also, since the float stands up in a state where the tackle is arranged, the fisherman can easily notice an arrangement state of the tackle. However, since the float stands up due to the weight of the sinker, the non-standing float has a disadvantage that the float may greatly shake in an unstable state when the waves are tough.

Thus, when there are the waves and a tide or wind is strong, the self-standing float is commonly used. Particularly, the self-standing float is generally used for fishing in the sea with waves.

In the self-standing float of the fishing floats, the stick float includes a float top having thin graduations at the upper end, a body of a middle portion controlling the buoyancy, and a vibration bait connected to a fishing line by a flexible line. The hole float is configured to have a short and large body such that a fishing line is inserted into the hole float to pass therethrough in a longitudinal direction. When the wind slightly blows or fishes actively move with high waves, the hole float is greatly used. Further, the hole float is greatly used at a place where the waves break or bubbles are formed.

The conventional hole float is thrown by a centra fuga L force. In this case, since it receives a small resistance of the wind due to a small volume, it allows a fisherman to throw the hole float at a desired position. However, if a throwing distance from a fishing place is long, the hole float has a long visible distance. Accordingly, when a fish takes a bite, the fisherman has difficulty in noticing a shaking state of the hole float, thereby causing a problem of decreasing efficiency of fishing.

On the other hand, since the stick float has a relatively longer length than the hole float, although the stick float; is thrown at a long distance from the fishing place, the fisherman can notice the shaking state of the hole float. However, when the stick float hanging on the fishing line of the fishing rod is rotated by the fisherman to be thrown at a desired target position, since the stick float has a larger volume than the hole float, the stick float receives a large resistance of the wind and it is difficult to throw the stick float at a desired position due to an unstable swing of the fishing rod.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems of the hole float and the stick float, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a fishing float capable of easily throwing the float at a target position and ensuring a visible distance of a fisherman.

Further, the present invention provides a self-standing fishing float capable of throwing the fishing float in a state where the fishing line is inserted into the buoyant body, the float rod and the center of the central rod to pass therethrough and the central rod is contracted to reduce the entire length by installing the central rod to be extracted from or retracted into the float rod and the buoyant body and installing the sinker at the lower end thereof, thereby preventing a fishing line from being tangled and facilitating the throwing of the fishing float, and capable of standing up with only a small sinker to sense a subtle bite since a long distance is formed between the sinker installed at a lower end of the central rod and the buoyant body and the center of gravity moves down.

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a self-standing fishing float comprising: a buoyant body which has a vertical through hole formed in a longitudinal direction such that a fishing line passes through the vertical through hole, wherein buoyancy is exerted on the buoyant body; a hollow float rod which is disposed at an upper end of the buoyant body and has a fishing line through hole into which the fishing line is inserted; a central rod which is installed to be extracted from and retracted into the vertical through hole formed in the buoyant body and has a fishing line through hole formed in a longitudinal direction such that the fishing line passes through the fishing line through hole; and a sinker which is disposed at a lower end of the central rod and has a through hole corresponding to the vertical through hole formed at the buoyant body.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view showing an example of a self-standing fishing float according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the self- standing fishing float shown in FIG. 1;

FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate cross-sectional views of different examples of the self-standing fishing float according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view showing another example of the self-standing fishing float according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the self- standing fishing float shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 illustrates a cross-sectional view showing another example of the self-standing fishing float according to the present invention;

FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate perspective views of different examples of the self-standing fishing float according to the present invention;

FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view showing yot another example of the self-standing fishing float according to the present invention;

FIG. 11 illustrates a cross-sectional view showing a state where a central rod of the self-standing fishing float shown in FIG. 10 is retracted;

FIG. 12 illustrates a cross-sectional view showing a state where the central rod of the self-standing fishing float shown in FIG. 10 is extracted; and

FIG. 13 illustrates a cross-sectional view showing a use state of the self-standing fishing float according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are used only for illustrative purposes, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

A configuration of a self-standing fishing float according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings . FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view showing an example of the self-standing fishing float according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the self-standing fishing float according to the present invention includes a buoyant body 1, a float rod 2 and a sinker 3.

The buoyant body 1 is a portion on which buoyancy of water is substantially exerted. The buoyant body 1 is formed of wood such as paulownia wood and balsa wood or a material hav.i ng a small specific gravity such as cork and polyester. A vertical through hole Ia is formed in the buoyant body 1 in a longitudinal direction such that a fishing line passes through the vertical through hole Ia.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 13, the buoyant body 1 is formed in a streamlined shape having a smaller diameter as it goes from top to bottom. The float rod 2 is disposed at an upper end of the buoyant body 1 and the sinker 3 is disposed at a lower end of the buoyant body 1.

The float rod 2 is a portion which is exposed above the surface of the water. The user can practically confirm a bite through the float rod 2. The float rod 2 has a color in contrast to that of the water, preferably, a luminous color.

The float rod 2 is made of a thin hollow pipe having a fishing line through hole 22 formed at the upper end thereof; such that a fishing line is inserted into the fishing line through hole 22. The float rod 2 may be fixed or detachabJy assembled to the upper end of the buoyant body 1.

A vertical cut-off portion 23 is formed on a sidewall of the float rod 2 to be vertically extended such that a fishing line moves along the vertical cut-off poetion 23. After the fishing float is thrown while a fishing line is inserted into the fishing line through hole 22 formed at an upper end of the float rod 2, as shown in FIG. 13, the fishing line moves to an upper end portion of the buoyant body 1 along the verticaJ cutoff portion 23. Accordingly, although the fishing line is tightly strained, the fishing float is not inclined.

Further, an anti-friction ring may be further installed at the fishing line through hole 22 formed at the float rod 2 to reduce the friction with the fishing line. That is, an antifriction means which is made of resin, such as titan having a high strength and small friction, or metal may be installed at. a portion in contact with the fishing line.

Further, a plurality of ventholes 21 is further formed on a sidewall of the float rod 2 to reduce the resistance of wind. That is, if a wind blows in a state where the float thrown in water stands up vertically, the float rod 2 is shaken due to the resistance of wind. Accordingly, it is preferable to reduce the resistance with wind as much as possible by forming the ventholes 21.

As described above, the anti-friction ring may be further installed on a contact surface with the fishing line of the float rod 2. However, substantially, a portion which largely causes friction with the fishing line includes an upper end portion of a fishing line through hole 4a formed at a central rod 4 and a lower end portion of the sinker 3. Preferably, an anti-friction ring 9 is installed at the portion to reduce the friction with the fishing line.

Further, a water entry groove 45 may be formed on an outer peripheral wall of the central rod 4.

Before the fishing float sinks into water, air is filled between the vertical through hole Ia formed at the buoyant body 1 and an outer peripheral surface of the central rod 4. When the fishing float sinks, the air is discharged to the outside and water should be introduced therebetween. However, since a gap between the vertical through hole Ia and the outer peripheral surface of the central rod 4 is small, water may not be efficiently introduced. Accordingly, the water entry groove 45 is formed such that the air between the vertical through hole Ia and the outer peripheral surface of the central rod 4 is quickly discharged and water can be introduced.

As described above, the anti-friction ring 9 is made of resin, such as titan having a high strength and small friction, or metal.

Preferably, the float rod 2 is generally formed in a cylindrical shape such that wind has little influence on the float rod 2. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the float rod 2 may be formed in a triangular, rectangular, or polygonal cylindrical shape .

As shown in the drawings, the sinker 3 disposed at the lower end of the buoyant body 1 and the buoyant body 1 are formed in a streamlined shape while the sinker 3 is in a surface contact with the buoyant body 1. A through hole 3a is formed to face the vertical through hole Ia formed at the buoyant body 1.

On the other hand, the sinker 3 may be fixed or detachably assembled to the buoyant body 1.

As a method of fixing the float rod 2 and the sinker 3 respectively disposed at the upper and lower ends of the buoyant body 1 to the buoyant body 1, as shown in FIG. 2, the float rod 2 and the sinker 3 may be directly fixed to upper and lower surfaces of the buoyant body 1 by a bonding method or the like. Otherwise, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, fixing grooves 121 and 131 are formed on the buoyant body 1, and a coup Ling portion 122 disposed at the lower end of the float rod 2 and a coupling portion 133 disposed at the upper end of the sinker 3 are respectively inserted into the fixing grooves 121 and 131, thereby fixing the float rod 2 and the sinker 3. As shown in FIG. 3, the fixing groove 121 may be formed by directly digging a groove on the upper end surface of the buoyant body 1. Otherwise, as shown in FIG. A₁ the fixing groove 121 may be configured by extending the upper end surface of the buoyant body 1 to be protruded.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a coupling of the sinker 3 and the buoyant body 1 may be performed by forming a fixing groove 133 which receives a fixing projection 131 formed at the buoyant body 1 on the upper surface of the sinker 3. The method of coupling the buoyant body 1 and float rod 2 or the buoyant body 1 and the sinker 3 may be performed through various modifications. The description thereof is not limited to the claims of the present invention.

FIGS. 5 to 13 show a fishing float according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the drawings, a self-standing fishing float according to another embodiment of the present invention is configured in three steps by further installing the centra] rod 4 in the vertical through hole Ia formed to pass through the buoyant body 1 of the self-standing fishing tloat in a longitudinal direction.

The configuration of the buoyant body 1, the float rod 2 and the sinker 3 of the three-step self-standing fishing float is the same as the configuration of the above-described two- step self-standing fishing float and, thus, the description thereof is omitted.

As described above, the central rod 4 is configured in a rod shape to be inserted into the vertical through hole Ia passing through the buoyant body 1 in a vertical direction and has a length extending to the float rod 2. The central rod 4 is installed to be capable of being inserted into the vertical through hole Ia formed in the buoyant body 1 and the inside of a hollow portion of the float rod 2. The sinker 3 is detachably installed at the lower end of the buoyant body 1 or disposed as a single body.

Various structures may be used to install the central rod 4 in the vertical through hole Ia of the buoyant body 1 to be extracted or retracted. Different embodiments according to the structure for installing the central rod 4 in the buoyant body 1 to be extracted or retracted will be described below.

First, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the central rod 4 is formed to have different thicknesses and is configured as a large width portion 41 of the upper end and a small width portion 42 of the lower end. A hook member 43 may be formed at a middle portion of the central rod 4.

As shown in FIG. 6, the hook member 43 is a portion for hooking a fixing ring 5 to fix the central rod 4 in the buoyant body 1.

As shown in FIG. 5, the fixing ring 5 is a circular ring having elasticity. An outer diameter of the fixing ring 5 Js larger an inner diameter of the vertical through hole Ia formed at the buoyant body 1. An inner diameter of the fixing ring 5 is formed to be smaller than an outer diameter of the large width portion 41 of the central rod 4. The fixing ring 5 is installed while being hooked by a hook member 15a formed at. the lower end of the buoyant body 1. Accordingly, the fixing ring 5 is hooked by the hook member 43 formed at the middle portion of: the central rod 4, thereby preventing the central rod 4 from being separated from the buoyant body 1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the central rod 4 is formed to have a specified thickness. A hooking projection 44 is formed only at a middle portion of the central rod 4. The hooking projection 44 may be configured to be hooked at the inside of the hook member 15a formed at the lower end of the buoyant body 1.

Also in this configuration, the hooking projection 44 Js hooked by the fixing ring 5 inserted into the vertical through hole Ia of the buoyant body 1. Accordingly, the central rod 4 can be extracted from and retracted into the buoyant body 1 without being separated from the vertical through hole Ia oC the buoyant body 1.

Another structure in which the central rod 4 can be extracted from and retracted into the vertical through hole Ia of the buoyant body 1 is shown in FIGS. 10 to 12. An upper fixing tube 6 and a lower fixing tube 7 are installed on the vertical through hole Ia formed at the buoyant body 1 and the hook member 43 is formed at the upper end of the central rod 4.

The upper fixing tube 6 and the lower fixing tube 7 are fixed by being inserted into the vertical through hole Ia of the buoyant body 1. When water is in contact with an inner wall of the vertical through hole Ia formed at the buoyant body 1 , the water may soak into the buoyant body 1 to vary the buoyancy of the buoyant body. In this case, the upper and lower fixing tubes 6 and 7 serve to prevent buoyancy of the buoyant body from being varied.

As shown in the drawings, the upper fixing tube 6 includes a float rod fixing portion 62 having a large diameter to be fixed by inserting the float rod 2 therein, and a tube supporting portion 63 formed to have a small diameter of an inner diameter equal to an outer diameter of the lower fixing tube 7. A hooking projection 61 is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the upper end. The hooking projection 61 is hooked by a periphery of the vertical through hole Ia formed at the buoyant body 1 to prevent the upper fixing tube 6 from entering into the vertical through hole Ia.

As shown in the drawings, the lower fixing tube 7 is a pipe body having an inner diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the central rod 4, which is equal to an inner diameter of the tube supporting portion 63 of the upper fixing tube 6. A hooking projection 71 is formed at the lower end of the lower fixing tube 7.

The hooking projection 71 formed at the lower end of the lower fixing tube 7 is hooked by the lower end periphery of the vertical through hole Ia formed at the buoyant body 1 to prevent the lower fixing tube 7 from entering into the vertical through hole Ia. Also, it prevents outside water from flowing between the lower fixing tube 7 and the vertical through hole Ia.

In case of the fishing float including two tubes 6 and 7, the hook member 43 formed at the upper end of the central rod 4 is hooked by the upper end of the lower fixing tube 7 to prevent it from being separated from the buoyant body 1 at about the length of the float rod 2 when the central rod 4 is extracted or retracted.

At least one buoyancy controlling ring 8 may be further installed at the vertical through hole Ia formed at the buoyant body 1 of the above-configured fishing float.

As described above, the sinker 3 and the buoyant body 1 are formed in a streamlined shape. In case of the fishing float including the sinker 3, when the buoyancy is exerted differently according to the water state, the buoyancy cannot be controlled.

That is, when the sinker which is formed in a streamlined shape together with the buoyant body 1 is cut or trimmed, the streamlined shape cannot be formed. Accordingly, it is preferable to control the buoyancy without cutting or trimming the sinker 3. The buoyancy controlling ring 8 may be disposed as a buoyancy controlling unit. As shown in the drawings, the buoyancy controlling ring 8 has a circular ring formation. As an inserted amount is larger, the buoyancy of the fishing float is reduced.

In the fishing float having the above configuration, as shown in the drawings, the central rod 4 has the fishing line through hole 4a formed in a longitudinal direction to receive a fishing line. The sinker 3 is detachably installed at the lower end of the central rod 4.

Since the method of connecting the sinker 3 and the central rod 4 is equal and similar to the method of connecting the buoyant body 1 and the sinker 3, the description thereof is omitted.

A plurality of through holes 21 formed on a sidewall of the float rod 2 allows water to be introduced into the Il oat rod 2 when the central rod 4 sinks by the weight of the sinker 3. Accordingly, the central rod 4 can more quickly sink.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the float rod 2 may be configured by coupling only the upper end of: the buoyant body 1. However, as shown in FIG. 7, the float rod 2 may be formed to be extended to a middle portion or a lower end portion of the vertical through hole Ia formed at the buoyant body 1. When the float rod 2 is extended to a middle portion or a lower end portion of the vertical through hole Ia formed at the buoyant body 1, the through holes 21 are also formed on the sidewall o£ the buoyant body 1 disposed in the vertical through hole Ia, thereby introducing water into the float rod 2. Accordingly, the friction between the central rod 4 inserted into the float rod 2 and the buoyant body 1 is reduced, thereby easily performing the operation of the central rod 4.

As described above, in the self-standing fishing float according to the present invention, the float rod is installed to be extended at the upper end of the buoyant body, and the float rod is exposed above the surface of the wator. Accordingly, the float rod can be easily confirmed with the naked eye from a distance. Thus, there is an effect of ensuring a sufficient visible distance.

Further, before the fishing float is thrown, the central rod is inserted into the buoyant body to be retracted. The fishing float is thrown while a fishing line is inserted into the buoyant body, the float rod and the center of the central rod to pass therethrough, thereby preventing the fishing line from being hooked by the other portion of the fishing float or being tangled. Accordingly, there is an effect of easily throwing the fishing float. Also, since the resistance of the wind is reduced due to a small entire volume, it is possible to easily throw the fishing float at a desired position. Further, after the fishing float is thrown, the central rod is extracted due to a reaction between the sinker disposed at the end portion of the central rod and the buoyancy of the buoyant body. Thus, the fishing float can easily stand up. Further, the long central rod is formed and the sinker is installed at the end portion. Accordingly, the long distance is formed between the sinker and the buoyant body, and the center of gravity moves down. Thus, although a small sinker is used, the fishing float can easily stand up. Since the entire weight of the fishing float is lighter by using the small sinker, there is an effect of confirming a subtle bite.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as disclosed in the accompanying claims.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A self-standing fishing float comprising: a buoyant body which has a vertical through hole formed in a longitudinal direction such that a fishing line passes through the vertical through hole, wherein buoyancy is exerted on the buoyant body; a hollow float rod which is disposed at an upper end of the buoyant body and has a fishing line through hole into which the fishing line is inserted; a central rod which is installed to be extracted from and retracted into the vertical through hole formed in the buoyant body and has a fishing line through hole formed in a longitudinal direction such that the fishing line passes through the fishing line through hole; and a sinker which is disposed at a lower end of the centra L rod and has a through hole corresponding to the vertical through hole formed at the buoyant body.

2. The self-standing fishing float according to claim ], wherein the central rod includes a large width portion of. an upper end and a small width portion of a lower end, a hook member is formed at a middle portion of the central rod, and a fixing ring is hooked between the hook member formed at the central rod and a hook member formed at a lower end of the buoyant body to install the central rod to be extracted and retracted.

3. The self-standing fishing float according to claim 1, wherein a hooking projection is formed at a middle portion of the central rod to be hooked by an inner portion of the hook member formed at the lower end of the buoyant body to instal L the central rod to be extracted and retracted.

4. The self-standing fishing float according to claim 1 , wherein the central rod has a hook member formed at an end portion facing the float rod, an upper fixing tube is inserted and fixed to an upper portion of the vertical through hole formed at the buoyant body and a lower fixing tube is inserted and fixed to a lower portion thereof, and the hook member formed at the central rod is instaJled Lo be extracted from and retracted into the lower fixing tube such that the hook member is hooked by an upper end of the lower fixing tube to prevent the central rod from being separated from the buoyant body.

5. The self-standing fishing float according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the float rod is installed such that a lower end of the float rod is extended to a middle portion or a lower end of the vertical through hole formed at the buoyant; body, and a plurality of through holes is formed on a sidewalL of the buoyant body to introduce water into the float rod.

β. The self-standing fishing float according to claim 5, wherein a vertical cut-off portion is formed on a sidewal 1 of: the float rod to be vertically extended such that the fishing line moves along the vertical cut-off portion.

7. The self-standing fishing float according to claim 6, wherein the float rod has an outer surface formed in a triangular or polygonal shape.

8. The self-standing fishing float according to claim 7, wherein an anti-friction ring is further installed at an upper end of the fishing line through hole formed at the central rod and a lower end of the sinker to reduce friction with the fishing line.

9. The self-standing fishing float according to claim 8, wherein a fixing groove for receiving and fixing the float rod is formed at an upper end of the buoyant body such that a coupling portion disposed at a lower end of the float rod is inserted and fixed to the fixing groove.

10. The self-standing fishing float according to claim 9, wherein a fixing projection formed at the buoyant body or a fixing groove for receiving and fixing a lower end of the central rod is further formed on an upper surface of the sinker.

11. The self-standing fishing float according to claim

10, wherein the buoyant body and the sinker are formed in a streamlined shape when they are in contact with each other.

12. The self-standing fishing float according to claim

11, wherein at least one buoyancy controlling ring is further installed in the vertical through hole formed at the buoyant body.

13. The self-standing fishing float according to claim

12, wherein a water entry groove is further formed on an outer peripheral wall of the central rod.