Crank handle for spinning reel
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- OKUMA FISHING TACKLE
- Publication Date
- 2007-02-01
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates generally to fishing tackles and more particularly to a highly stable and durable crank handle for a spinning reel.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional spinning reel 1 is shown comprising a reel body 2, a crank handle 3, a spool 4, and a rotor 5. For easy storage or carrying, the crank handle 3 is made foldable.
[0005] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the foldable crank handle 3 comprises a base 6, a axle 7 inserted through the base 6, a retaining member 8 sleeved onto the axle 7, a handle 9 pivoted to the axle 7, and a compression spring 91 sleeved onto the axle 7 and stopped between the base 6 and the retaining member 8. The compression spring 91 imparts a rightward force to the retaining member 8, causing an extension tube 92 of the handle 9 to engage into a through hole 93 of the retaining member 8 and to further prohibit rotation of the han...