Fishing tool

Abstract

The invention provides a fishing tool that not only allows for easy and reliable setting changes to the characteristics of the fishing tool with a single operating component, but also enables setting changes to multiple characteristics of the fishing tool, thereby enabling miniaturization and waterproofing of the entire device. A fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an operating unit operable by a user for changing a setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, and a control unit that controls the characteristics of the fishing tool, and a control unit capable of changing a setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool by receiving an operation by the operating unit, wherein the change regarding the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool is performed among a plurality of setting values ​​for the setting, and based on whether the previous change regarding the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool is a change in the first direction or a change in the second direction of the setting, the control unit is configured to receive the next operation by the operating unit and change the setting value of the setting.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing tool (e.g., a fishing reel, etc.), and in particular to a fishing tool capable of changing the setting of the characteristics of the fishing tool by operating a button. Background Technology

[0002] Conventionally, fishing reels have been known in which the user can change the optimal value of the braking force, which can change due to various factors such as environmental changes such as wind direction, the weight of the lure to be used, balance such as air resistance, the length or hardness of the rod to be used, and the skill of the user, among multiple setting values ​​depending on the situation. Prior art literature

[0003] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2007-135417 The problem to be solved

[0004] A spool braking device for a double bearing reel according to Patent Document 1 is disclosed to be a spool braking device for a double bearing reel that is used for casting and is rotatably mounted on a reel body to brake a spool on which a fishing line is mounted, and comprises a spool braking means provided on the spool and the reel body to electrically control the braking of the spool, a first operating member provided movably to the reel body to be operable to a plurality of first operating positions, a second operating member provided movably to the reel body to be operable to a plurality of second operating positions, and a spool control means that electrically controls the braking force of the spool braking means according to the first operating position of the first operating member and the second operating position of the second operating member.

[0005] However, in Patent Document 1, the setting is changed by one or more dials, and compared to buttons, using these dials allows left and right rotation operations to be performed with a single operating member, but due to its nature, waterproofing is difficult, and since the number of operating members required for the setting target is also required, there was a problem that miniaturization became difficult.

[0006] The present invention has been made in light of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a fishing tool that not only allows for easy and reliable setting changes of the characteristics of the fishing tool with a single operating member, but also allows for setting changes of multiple characteristics of the fishing tool, thereby enabling miniaturization and waterproofing of the entire device. Objectives of the present invention other than these will become clear by referring to the entire specification. means of solving the problem

[0007] A fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an operating unit operable by a user for changing a setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, and a control unit that controls the characteristics of the fishing tool, and a control unit capable of changing a setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool by receiving an operation by the operating unit, wherein the change regarding the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool is performed among a plurality of setting values ​​for the setting, and based on whether the previous change regarding the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool is a change in the first direction or a change in the second direction of the setting, the control unit is configured to receive the next operation by the operating unit and change the setting value of the setting.

[0008] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first direction is the direction of increase of the setting value of the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, and the second direction is the direction of decrease of the setting value of the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool.

[0009] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the first direction is the direction of increase of a setting value regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, the control unit receives an operation of the next operating unit and performs a change in the direction of increase of the setting value, and when the second direction is the direction of decrease of a setting value regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, the control unit receives an operation of the next operating unit and performs a change in the direction of decrease of the setting value.

[0010] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the characteristics of the fishing tool are any one of the brake braking force of a cast brake, the drag force of a drag device, the output of a notification unit to the user, or the reeling force of a reeling device.

[0011] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the change in the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool in the previous instance is a change in the first direction or a change in the second direction of the setting, and when the setting value of the setting reaches an upper limit or a lower limit, the control unit receives an operation of the next operating unit and performs a change in the direction opposite to the first direction or the second direction of the setting.

[0012] A fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with a state change detection unit that detects a state change of a fishing reel, and when the state change detection unit detects a state change of the fishing reel, the control unit receives an operation of the next operating unit, and if the previous change of the corresponding setting is in the first direction, it performs a change in the opposite direction to the first direction, and if the previous change of the corresponding setting is in the second direction, it performs a change in the opposite direction to the second direction.

[0013] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the state change detection unit is a clutch detection unit or a motion sensor.

[0014] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, a setting change direction initialization unit is provided, and upon initialization detection by the initialization unit, the control unit receives the operation of the next operating unit and does not change the setting value of the corresponding setting based on the change of the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool in the previous instance.

[0015] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the setting change direction initialization unit is configured to detect at least one of the end of a cast, the start of preparation for a cast, or the start of a system.

[0016] A fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured such that, when the characteristic of the fishing tool is the brake braking force of a cast brake, the control unit receives the operation of the next operating unit upon the initialization detection of the setting change direction initialization unit and performs a change of the setting value in the direction of reducing the corresponding brake braking force.

[0017] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the operating part is a push button. Furthermore, in a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the operating part is a push button, it is possible to change the setting of different characteristics of the fishing tool by pressing the said push button for a long time.

[0018] A fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a notification unit for the user and changes the notification method for the user according to the direction of change of the setting value of the corresponding setting. Effects of the invention

[0019] According to the above embodiment, not only can the setting of the characteristics of a fishing tool be easily and reliably changed with a single operating member, but multiple characteristics of the fishing tool can also be changed, making it possible to provide a fishing tool that is miniaturized as a whole device and waterproof. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0020] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the basic configuration of a fishing reel, which is a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a braking part or braking device of a fishing reel, which is a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a detection unit of a fishing reel, which is a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a fishing reel, which is a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a change in the setting of a fishing reel, which is a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating the determination of the set direction of movement in a fishing reel, which is a fishing tool, according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of a fishing tool according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings, using a fishing reel as an example. However, the fishing tool according to the present invention is not necessarily limited to a fishing reel; it also includes a fishing rod, an electric float, a fish finder, a remote controller for adjusting the characteristics thereof, or wearable terminals such as a mobile phone or a smart watch, and is not limited to a specific device. Components common to multiple drawings are given the same reference numerals across the multiple drawings. Please note that for the convenience of explanation, each drawing may not necessarily be depicted at an accurate scale.

[0022] First, with reference to FIG. 1, the basic configuration of a fishing reel (10) of a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown, the fishing reel (10) winds a fishing line (31) onto a spool (11) and switches between a state where the fishing line (31) can be released from the spool (11) and a state where it cannot be released. When tension greater than a set value is applied to the fishing line (31), the spool (11) rotates (drag function), and by setting the threshold tension, the braking force to prevent backlash during casting can be adjusted.

[0023] The spool (11) can wind the fishing line (31), and the fishing line (31) can be wound by rotating it in the forward direction by the operating part (handle) (14). The clutch (12) can select the connection and disconnection of power transmission with the operating part (handle) (14). In the connected state, winding by the operating part (handle) (14) is possible. In the open state, the spool (11) can be freely rotated in the forward and reverse directions, and the fishing line (31) can be released. In addition, the drag device (13) can rotate the spool (11) when a load greater than the tension set on the fishing line (31) is applied. In addition, a known oscillator device may be provided to evenly wind the fishing line (31) onto the spool (11) by reciprocating a line guide that guides the fishing line in conjunction with the rotation of the spool (11).

[0024] The control unit (handle) (14) transmits the user's rotational operation to the spool (11) via a transmission mechanism such as a gear, thereby allowing the spool (11) to rotate in the forward direction. Additionally, the control unit (handle) (14) may be a combination of an operating member such as a lever and a power source such as a motor. Furthermore, the braking unit (spool braking unit) (15) can generate a braking force on the spool. This suppresses backlash during casting. This braking force can be set by the braking force control unit (spool braking force control unit) (16).

[0025] Next, the braking unit (spool braking unit) (15) will be explained using FIG. 2. The braking unit (spool braking unit) (15) is configured with a fixed magnet (52) and a rotating magnet (53) that are alternately magnetized in the circumferential direction with an N pole and a S pole in the annular direction, arranged oppositely with a small gap in the diameter direction of an eddy current generating plate (51) made of a non-magnetic conductor that is integrally installed on the spool (11), and when the rotational position of the magnet is detected, the fixed magnet (52) arranged opposite to the eddy current generating plate (51), the rotating magnet (53) that inserts the eddy current generating plate (51) from the opposite side of the fixed magnet (52), a motor (not shown) that rotates the rotating magnet (53), a gear train (55) that reduces the driving of the motor and transmits it to the second permanent magnet (53), and a magnet position sensor (56) in which a magnet position sensor is arranged to detect the position of the permanent magnet (53).

[0026] The fixed magnet (52) has its outer circumference divided into six equal parts and is magnetized alternately with N and S poles. Additionally, the rotating magnet (53) has its inner circumference divided into six equal parts and is magnetized alternately with N and S poles. The magnetic field created by the fixed magnet (52) and the rotating magnet (53) penetrates the eddy current generating plate (51) located between them. Therefore, when the spool (11) rotates, eddy currents are generated in the eddy current generating plate (51), and a braking force is applied according to the rotational speed.

[0027] By rotating the rotating magnet (53) by the motor and gear train (55), the magnetic field acting on the eddy current generating plate (51) can be changed. By doing so, the braking force can be set to a predetermined amount. That is, if the rotating magnet (53) and the stationary magnet (52) are positioned with the same poles facing each other, the magnetic field applied to the eddy current generating plate (51) is weakened, and the braking force is weakened. If the rotating magnet (53) and the stationary magnet (52) are positioned with different poles facing each other, the magnetic field applied to the eddy current generating plate (51) is strengthened, and the braking force is strengthened. The magnetic position sensor (56) is a sensor that detects the position of the rotating magnet (53) and is composed of known position sensors such as magnetic sensors or electrical resistance types.

[0028] The braking force control unit (spool braking force control unit) (16) provides feedback control to the motor by allowing the current required for the motor to flow while observing the value of the magnetic position sensor (56). By doing so, a predetermined braking force can be applied to the spool (11). In this way, the braking force applied to the spool (11) can be changed over time by the setting unit (16) of the braking force control unit (spool braking force control unit).

[0029] Additionally, the eddy current generating plate (51) may be configured as part of the spool (11). Furthermore, the eddy current generating plate (51) may change the magnetic field by moving relative to the spool (11) by the action of centrifugal force according to the rotational speed of the spool (11) as known, thereby having a predetermined braking force characteristic.

[0030] In addition, the braking unit (spool braking unit) (15) described above is not limited to the method of using eddy currents as described above, and can achieve the same effect if the braking force can be adjusted over time using a microcomputer. Other methods of the braking device include a method of generating a regenerative brake between a permanent magnet installed on the spool and a coil provided on the reel body, or a method of using a contact brake that changes the contact force to a friction plate installed on the spool using an electronic actuator, etc., and are not limited to a specific method.

[0031] Next, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of a fishing reel (10). The fishing reel (10) has a detection unit (sensor) (19) that detects various operations by the user or the state of the reel. The detection result is sent to a calculation unit (17), and after processing the calculation as needed or temporarily storing it in a memory unit (18), it instructs the target braking force to the braking force control unit (16). The detection unit (19) may include the following. Some parts may be omitted due to limitations such as cost or size.

[0032] The clutch state detection unit (191) detects whether the fishing line (31) can be released from the reel (10). This can be achieved by detecting the connection state of the clutch (12). A limit sensor, etc., can be installed on a part of the member where the clutch operates.

[0033] Next, the orientation detection unit (192) can detect the orientation in which the reel (10) is facing by detecting the direction of the geomagnetic field. The acceleration detection unit (193) detects the acceleration in the translational direction of the reel (10). This can be realized by using a conventionally known acceleration sensor, such as a piezoresistive method or a capacitive detection method. Additionally, the angular velocity detection unit (194) detects the angular velocity (velocity in the rotational direction) of the reel (10). This can be realized by using a conventionally known gyro sensor, such as a method of detecting a change in the frequency of a vibrating piezoelectric element.

[0034] In addition, by using a sensor called a 9-axis motion sensor that detects the orientation, acceleration, and angular velocity of each of the three orthogonal axes, the orientation detection unit (192), acceleration detection unit (193), and angular velocity detection unit (194) can be used. Hereinafter, these are referred to as motion sensors. By calculating these detection results, the posture of the fishing rod with the reel (10) installed or the operation by the user can be obtained.

[0035] For example, when the fishing rod is stationary, the direction of the fishing rod relative to gravity can be obtained by detecting the acceleration of each of the three orthogonal axes by the acceleration detection unit (193). Additionally, the output value of each sensor may contain an error. Therefore, a more accurate value can be obtained by definitively estimating the position or attitude of the reel using a known calculation method, such as a Kalman filter, from the multiple output values ​​of the motion sensor. Additionally, the motion sensor may be placed on the fishing rod.

[0036] Next, with reference to FIG. 4, details of a fishing reel (10) of a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. As illustrated, the fishing reel (10) of a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with an operating part (1) (the basic configuration of the fishing reel (10) has already been described and will not be described again). Various forms of the operating part (1) can be conceived, but in this specification, an operating button is described as an example. The side plate (2) requires a certain surface area for a palming part where a hand can be placed when holding and supporting the fishing reel (10), and also requires a predetermined surface area to ensure operability of the operating button (1) and to realize a waterproof structure. Since increasing the number of operating buttons (2) leads to the overall enlargement of the device, in this embodiment, the number of operating buttons is limited to one.

[0037] As a characteristic of a fishing reel (10), which is a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the braking force of a cast brake can be considered. The optimal braking force may change moment by moment depending on natural conditions such as wind direction or intensity, changes in usage conditions such as rod length, lure to be cast or weight of the fishing line, air resistance, etc., and the skill of the user. In order to respond to these changes, it is necessary to allow the setting (setting value) of the braking force of the braking device to be appropriately adjusted by user operation.

[0038] In a fishing reel (10) of a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, a spool braking force control unit (control unit) (16) can select a characteristic of a braking device (braking force) from a plurality of setting lists. That is, as an example, as shown in FIG. 5, one setting can be selected from eight candidates for braking force, and in this embodiment, the settings are set from setting 1, setting 2 ... setting 8 in order of weak braking force. Although details will be described later, the user can select the necessary setting from the setting list by operating the operation button (2). Here, the control unit may be provided separately from the spool braking force control unit (16) or may be built into other control units. In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the control unit of the fishing reel (10) of a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention is described under the premise that it is the spool braking force control unit (16), but it is not intended to be limited in any way.

[0039] More specifically, in the initial state, the setting is set to 8, and the initial direction of movement is said to be the direction of decreasing the setting value. Here, in this specification, the first direction is the direction of increasing the setting value, and the second direction is the direction of decreasing the setting value, and these are collectively referred to as the setting (value) movement direction. The brake adjustment (braking force adjustment) during casting is typically configured to lower the brake (braking) from the strong side (high setting value) to the weak side (low setting value) in order to avoid backlash.

[0040] Next, referring again to FIG. 5, the number of operations of the operation button (2), the setting at that time, and the direction of movement of the setting will be explained. In the first click (pressing) operation of the operation button (2), the direction of movement of the setting is the direction of decreasing the setting value (second direction), so it becomes setting 7. Also, as the click (pressing) operation of the operation button (2) continues, it sequentially decreases to settings 6, 5, and 4 as shown in the illustration. In the seventh operation of the operation button (2), it becomes setting 1, which is at the bottom of the list, and the direction of movement of the setting is reversed to the + (plus) direction, that is, the direction of increasing the setting value (first direction).

[0041] After that, by the 8th operation of the operation button (2), it becomes setting 2. If you continue the click (pressing) operation, it sequentially increases to setting 3, setting 4, and so on. If you continue the click (pressing) operation and it becomes setting 8, which is at the top of the list, on the 14th operation, the setting movement direction is reversed again to the - (minus) direction, that is, the direction of decreasing the setting value (second direction). If you continue the click (pressing) operation, it sequentially decreases to setting 7, 6, and 5. As described above, a setting movement method is adopted in which the setting movement direction is reversed at both ends of the setting list, that is to say, the setting movement direction is reversed at both ends every time an operation is performed.

[0042] By changing the braking force as described above, it becomes possible to change the settings with a relatively small number of operations, even if there is only one control unit. For comparison, consider the case where the direction of setting movement is fixed. In this case, a single click (pressing) operation always changes the setting in the direction of lowering, and when the setting list reaches the bottom and is clicked again, it is changed so that it returns to the top of the setting list. That is, it becomes as follows.

[0043] (8→7→6→ … 2→1→8→7 …)

[0044] In this case, if the user wants to increase the setting by one, the user needs to perform (number-1) operations on the setting list. That is, as shown in the example in FIG. 5, if there are 8 options, 7 click (pressing) operations are required, and it can be seen that this becomes very cumbersome. In other words, as previously explained, it can be seen that numerous click (pressing) operations are required to change a single setting. On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, as shown below, when one wants to change each setting, the following number of click (pressing) operations are required.

[0045] Setting 1 → Setting 2: 1 time

[0046] Setting 2→Setting 3: 3 times (2→1→2→3)

[0047] Setting 3→Setting 4: 5 times(3→2→1→2→3→4)

[0048] Setting 4→Setting 5: 7 times(4→3→2→1→2→3→4→5)

[0049] Setting 5→Setting 6: 9 times(5→4→3→2→1→2→3→4→5→6)

[0050] Setting 6 → Setting 7: 11 times (omitted)

[0051] Setting 7 → Setting 8: 13 times (omitted)

[0052] According to a fishing tool (fishing reel (10)) according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to increase the setting by one with fewer operations. Since there are practically almost no cases where a change from the minimum value of the setting to the maximum value is required as a setting change of the braking device of the fishing reel, or where a change from the minimum value to the maximum value of the setting is required, it can be said that assigning an inefficient operation method for such a change is not efficient. Therefore, as with the fishing tool (fishing reel (10)) according to one embodiment of the present invention, by making it possible to increase by one or decrease by one when the operation part (operation button) is pressed, and by making it reverse at both ends (i.e., upper limit and lower limit), it can be seen that the probability of the user being able to select a predetermined setting value with fewer operations is increased.

[0053] A fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an operating unit operable by a user for changing a setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, and a control unit that controls the characteristics of the fishing tool, and a control unit capable of changing a setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool by receiving an operation by the operating unit. The change regarding the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool is performed among a plurality of setting values ​​for the setting. Based on whether the previous change regarding the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool was a change in the first direction or a change in the second direction of the setting, the control unit is configured to receive the next operation by the operating unit and change the setting value of the setting. Furthermore, in the fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first direction is the direction of increase of the setting value regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, and the second direction is the direction of decrease of the setting value regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool.

[0054] According to a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, not only can the setting of the characteristics of the fishing tool be easily and reliably changed with a single operating member, but the setting of multiple characteristics of the fishing tool can also be changed, thereby enabling miniaturization and waterproofing of the entire device.

[0055] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the first direction is the direction of increasing the setting value of the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, the control unit receives the operation of the next operating unit and performs a change in the direction of increasing the setting value of the setting, and when the second direction is the direction of decreasing the setting value of the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, the control unit receives the operation of the next operating unit and performs a change in the direction of decreasing the setting value of the setting. In this way, not only can the setting of the characteristics of the fishing tool be easily and reliably changed with a single operating member, but the setting of multiple characteristics of the fishing tool can also be changed, thereby enabling miniaturization and waterproofing of the entire device.

[0056] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the characteristics of the fishing tool are any one of the brake braking force of a cast brake, the drag force of a drag device, the output of a notification unit to a user, or the reeling force of a reeling device.

[0057] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the previous change in the setting of the characteristics of the fishing tool is a change in the first direction or the second direction of the setting, and when the setting value of the setting reaches an upper limit or a lower limit, the control unit receives an operation from the next operating unit and performs a change in the direction opposite to the first direction or the second direction of the setting. In this way, not only can the setting of the characteristics of the fishing tool be easily and reliably changed with a single operating member, but multiple setting changes of the characteristics of the fishing tool can also be made, thereby enabling miniaturization and waterproofing of the entire device.

[0058] In addition to the fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention described above, other (additional) embodiments of the present invention will be described. A fishing tool according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described using a fishing reel as an example. In the case of a fishing reel, the aforementioned set direction of movement may be changed according to the state of the fishing reel. As a fishing reel state change detection unit (means) for detecting such a change in the state of the fishing reel, it may be configured to have a clutch state detection unit (means). A detection means may be provided on a part of a member that moves in conjunction with clutch operation, and the determination of whether the clutch is engaged or disengaged may be made by a detection means provided on the reel body. As the detection unit (means), various known detection means such as a limit switch, a magnetic sensor, a photo sensor, etc., may be used, and a detection means corresponding to the detection means may be used.

[0059] In a fishing tool according to other additional embodiments of the present invention, the set direction of movement may be determined or the set direction of movement reversed depending on the engagement state of the clutch. As shown in FIG. 6, first, it is determined whether a button is operated (Step S1), and if a button is operated, it is determined whether the clutch is engaged (Step S2). If the clutch is engaged, the set value is changed in the + direction, that is, in the direction of increasing the set value, and if the clutch is not engaged, the set value is changed in the - direction, that is, in the direction of decreasing the set value. By doing so, the user can change the setting with fewer operations.

[0060] In addition, if the setting is raised when the clutch is engaged, the setting may be reversed in the downward direction when the clutch is disengaged, and if the setting is lowered when the clutch is engaged, the setting may be reversed in the upward direction when the clutch is disengaged. By doing so, the user can change the setting with fewer operations.

[0061] In addition, the change in the state of the fishing reel that reverses the previously described set direction of movement is not limited to the clutch engagement state described above. For example, the attitude of the reel (direction relative to the direction of gravity, translational movement, rotational movement) may be detected by a motion sensor, and the set direction of movement may be reversed according to the amount detected. In addition, the translational acceleration in the three-axis direction may be detected, and the set direction of movement may be reversed when the fishing reel is facing a specific direction.

[0062] In addition, a means for detecting the rotation of the spool may be provided to reverse the direction of movement according to the result of detecting the rotation of the spool. For example, the set direction of movement may be determined according to the latest spool rotation direction, and the same effect as the above embodiment can be achieved by setting the set direction of movement upward if the latest spool movement direction is the line release direction, and the set direction of movement downward if the latest spool movement direction is the line winding direction. It is not limited to the clutch detection means, motion sensor, and spool rotation detection means, and it is possible to reverse the set direction of movement according to the detection result of various known tackle state change detection units (means).

[0063] In a fishing tool according to an additional embodiment of the present invention, means for initializing the set movement direction described above may be provided. For example, a casting end detection unit (means) may be provided, and when the end of casting is detected, the set movement direction may be initialized. Although the fishing tool (fishing reel) records the previous set movement direction, if this set movement direction does not match the user's memory, it causes a sense of unease during operation. Immediately after the user begins changing the setting, it is easy to match the user's memory with the set movement direction within the fishing tool.

[0064] Once a user confirms a setting, it is common for them to continue using it with that setting for a while. For example, if the user changes the setting again after 30 minutes and forgets the movement direction, it can cause a sense of unease. To prevent this, the movement direction is reset to a downward direction after a cast ends. Consequently, if the user remembers that they must move in the downward direction when starting a setting change, it is less likely to cause a sense of unease.

[0065] In addition, the timing for initializing the set movement direction is not limited to the detection of the end of a cast. Various triggers, such as the detection of preparation for a cast, the elapsed time, or power-on, may be used. Furthermore, by sounding different notification sounds when the set value increases and when the set value decreases, or by changing the display method on a display unit (means) such as an LED, it is possible to make it easier for the user to recognize the current set movement direction, thereby making it difficult to cause a sense of unease.

[0066] In addition, in a fishing tool according to an additional embodiment of the present invention, different setting changes may be assigned depending on the length of time the operation button is pressed. That is, when the operation button is pressed for a predetermined time or longer, a long press operation may be assigned, and when the button is pressed for a long time, the setting value is initialized to setting 8. By doing so, the number of operations required to select a desired setting value can be reduced. In addition, when the operation button is pressed for a predetermined time or longer, a long press operation may be assigned, and when the button is pressed for a long time, it may be possible to change the setting value of another characteristic of the fishing tool. Furthermore, other actions other than changing the setting value, such as power On / Off, may be assigned to the long press operation. By doing so, since multiple operation changes can be performed by a single operation button, the number of operation buttons in the entire device can be reduced, thereby enabling the realization of miniaturization, cost reduction, and improved water resistance of the entire device.

[0067] According to each of the embodiments described above, in a fishing tool capable of selecting multiple options, it is often possible to select a predetermined setting with a single operation button with fewer times than the conventional selection method. As a result, since the number of operation buttons can be reduced, it is possible to realize the miniaturization of the entire reel and improved waterproof performance. More specifically, conventionally, the setting of the braking force of the spool was performed by a setting change method using a dial. In this case, the setting of the braking force of the spool was changed by the user rotating the dial and visually observing the value displayed on the dial. Compared to this conventional method, in each embodiment of the present invention, by making the operation part into an operation button, compared to a dial, there is no need to provide a display part and a fitting support part (a part that the user's finger fits into), and thus the overall reel can be miniaturized. Furthermore, in the present invention, by making the control unit a control button, left and right rotation operations are unnecessary compared to a dial. Therefore, by simply covering the top of the control button with a waterproof cover member, the gap between the control button and the side plate can be easily waterproofed and further dustproofed, thereby improving waterproof and dustproof performance while also enabling cost reduction. In addition, the present invention enables the setting of characteristics resulting from a long press as described above by changing the pressing time of the control button. That is, the present invention enables various operations with a single control button, and further enables the setting of various characteristics.

[0068] In addition, in the example described above, the braking force of the casting brake was considered as a characteristic of the fishing tool, but it is not limited thereto.

[0069] As a characteristic of fishing tools, it may be used for setting the drag force of a drag device in a fishing tool, adjusting the light intensity of a light-emitting means such as an LED, adjusting the volume of a buzzer, adjusting the output of a phaser motor, adjusting the characteristics of a notification means for the user, and changing the winding speed of an electric reel. It can be used for selecting one of multiple options, and in particular, it may be used for cases where the options are analog quantities and there is little need to change from a maximum value to a minimum value. Furthermore, since passing through other candidates may occur before selecting the desired option, real-time setting changes may not be necessary. Additionally, since it is easy to reduce the number of operation buttons, it can be particularly applied to devices where there is a strong demand for overall miniaturization, cost reduction, and improved water resistance.

[0070] A fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with a state change detection unit that detects a state change of a fishing reel, and when the state change detection unit detects a state change of the fishing reel, the control unit receives an operation of the next operating unit, and if the previous change of the corresponding setting is in the first direction, it performs a change in the opposite direction to the first direction, and if the previous change of the corresponding setting is in the second direction, it performs a change in the opposite direction to the second direction.

[0071] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the state change detection unit is a clutch detection unit or a motion sensor.

[0072] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, a setting change direction initialization unit is provided, and upon initialization detection by the initialization unit, the control unit receives the operation of the next operating unit and does not change the setting value of the corresponding setting based on the change of the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool in the previous instance.

[0073] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the setting change direction initialization unit is configured to detect at least one of the end of a cast, the start of preparation for a cast, or the start of a system.

[0074] A fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured such that, when the characteristic of the fishing tool is the brake braking force of a cast brake, the control unit receives the operation of the next operating unit upon the initialization detection of the setting change direction initialization unit and performs a change of the setting value in the direction of reducing the corresponding brake braking force.

[0075] In a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, the operating part is a push button. Furthermore, in a fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the operating part is a push button, it is possible to change the setting of different characteristics of the fishing tool by pressing the said push button for a long time.

[0076] A fishing tool according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a notification unit for the user and changes the notification method for the user according to the direction of change of the setting value of the corresponding setting.

[0077] The dimensions, materials, and arrangements of each component described herein are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments, and each component may be modified to have any dimensions, materials, and arrangements that may be included within the scope of the invention. Additionally, components not explicitly described herein may be added to the described embodiments, and parts of the components described in each embodiment may be omitted. Explanation of the symbols

[0078] 1: Control panel (operation buttons) 2: Side plate 10: Fishing reel 11: Spool 12: Clutch 14: Control section (handle) 15: Braking unit (spool braking unit) 16: Spool braking force control unit (control unit) 17: Operation unit 18: Memory Department 19: Detector (Sensor) 51: Eddy current generating plate 52: Fixed magnet 53: Rotating magnet 55: Gear column 56: Magnetic position sensor

Claims

Claim 1 A fishing tool comprising an operating unit operable by a user for changing settings regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, a control unit that controls the characteristics of the fishing tool, a control unit capable of receiving an operation by the operating unit and changing the settings regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, and a setting change direction initialization unit; wherein the change regarding the settings regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool is performed among a plurality of setting values ​​for the setting, and based on whether the previous change regarding the settings regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool was a change in the first direction or a change in the second direction of the setting, the control unit receives the next operation by the operating unit and performs a change in the setting value of the setting, wherein the first direction is the direction of increase of the setting value regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, and the second direction is the direction of decrease of the setting value regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, and if the first direction is the direction of increase of the setting value regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool, the control unit receives the next operation by the operating unit and performs a change in the direction of increase of the setting value, and the second direction is the In the case where the setting value of the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool is in the direction of decrease, the control unit receives the operation of the next operating unit and performs a change in the direction of decrease of the setting value of the setting, and the characteristics of the fishing tool are any one of the brake braking force of the cast brake, the drag force of the drag device, the output of the notification unit to the user, or the reeling force of the reeling device, and upon initialization detection by the setting change direction initialization unit, the control unit receives the operation of the next operating unit and while maintaining the previous setting value , A fishing tool characterized by not changing the setting value of the corresponding setting based on a change in the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool of the previous time, wherein the setting change direction initialization unit detects at least one of the end of casting, the start of casting preparation, or the start of the system, and wherein the operating unit is provided with one operating member on the side plate. Claim 2 A fishing tool according to claim 1, wherein the change in the setting regarding the characteristics of the fishing tool in the previous instance is a change in the first direction or a change in the second direction of the setting, and when the setting value of the setting reaches an upper limit or a lower limit, the control unit receives the operation of the next operating unit and performs a change in the direction opposite to the first direction or the direction opposite to the second direction of the setting. Claim 3 A fishing tool according to claim 1, comprising a state change detection unit for detecting a state change of a fishing reel, wherein when the state change detection unit detects a state change of the fishing reel, the control unit receives an operation of the next operating unit, and if the previous change of the corresponding setting was in the first direction, performs a change in the opposite direction to the first direction, and if the previous change of the corresponding setting was in the second direction, performs a change in the opposite direction to the second direction. Claim 4 In paragraph 3, the state change detection unit is a fishing tool that is a clutch detection unit or a motion sensor. Claim 5 A fishing tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, when the characteristic of the fishing tool is the brake braking force of a cast brake, the control unit receives the operation of the next operating unit upon the initialization detection of the setting change direction initialization unit and performs a change of the setting value in a direction to reduce the corresponding brake braking force. Claim 6 In paragraph 1, the above-mentioned operating part is a push button, a fishing tool. Claim 7 A fishing tool according to claim 1, wherein, when the operating part is a push button, the setting of different characteristics of the fishing tool can be changed by long pressing of the said push button. Claim 8 A fishing tool according to claim 1, comprising a notification unit for the user and changing the notification method for the user according to the direction of change of the setting value of the corresponding setting. Claim 9 delete Claim 10 delete Claim 11 delete Claim 12 delete Claim 13 delete

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