Rotating fishing rod/pool cue holder

Abstract

The holder is designed to hold fishing rods, poles or pool cues for storage when transporting or when not in use. Our designed holder is free standing and basically consists of very few components. There are five major parts. First a foundation plate (14). This is the bottom plate of the holder. Second, a turntable assembly (18) that allows holder to rotate in a circular manner. Third, a base plate (24) that fastens to turntable assembly (18). The base plate (24) has a number of recesses (26) to support bottoms of stored items. Fourth, a rod or post (32) that is recessed into base plate (24) and top plate (34). Fifth, a top plate (34) that has the same number of recesses as base plate (24). Here the top ends of rods or cues are locked into place by a recess closure lock (42). Holder being upright in design with a larger foundation plate (14) than top plate (34) it will not fall over easily. To use and operate this holder is very simple. Place the bottom end of rod or cue into the base plate recess (26). Next lift the recess closure lock (42) from recess closure lock pin (46). Then place top of rod, pole or cue into aligned top plate recess (36). Close recess closure lock (42) down over closure pin (46). One item is now secure for storage or transporting repeat procedure for number of pieces to be stored by turning holder in either direction. To remove rods or cues reverse the procedure above. To transport holder grasp by rod (32) and carry to desired location. Being of light weight and free standing make this holder superior to all previous rod or cue holders. Our holder is of wood structure and holds eight items. But, as stated in the Summary, Ramifications and Scope, it can vary in structure, shape, and to number of pieces held.

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