Electric fishing reel

Abstract

The present invention provides an electric fishing reel. The electric fishing reel (1) has: a reel body (2) having a spool; a motor disposed in a motor housing cylinder; and a motor bracket (9) assembled to the reel body so as to block the motor housing cylinder. The reel body has: a main body frame (10) provided with the motor housing cylinder and having a side wall frame (11) formed with an opening of the motor housing cylinder; and a side cover assembled to the main body frame so as to cover the side wall frame. The motor bracket has: a cover body (100) blocking the opening of the motor housing cylinder; and an engaging portion (101) capable of engaging with an engaged portion (120) formed on the side wall frame or the side cover in the circumferential direction of the motor housing cylinder. The motor bracket is restricted from moving in the direction of the motor axis (O3) of the motor by being sandwiched between the side wall frame and the side cover. Accordingly, miniaturization and reduction in the number of components can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric fishing reel. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, as a fishing reel, there is known an electric fishing reel (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as an electric reel) that can wind up fishing line by rotating a spool by the rotational driving force of a motor. Generally, such an electric reel is roughly classified into a type in which a motor is disposed in the internal space of the spool and a type in which a motor is disposed on the front side (the fishing line release direction side) of the spool.

[0003] Regardless of the type, the motor is housed in a motor housing portion formed on the fishing reel main body, and is held in a state of being housed in the motor housing portion by a lid-shaped motor bracket that closes the opening portion of the motor housing portion. At this time, since the motor bracket is liable to receive a thrust load from the motor and a radial load caused by rotational torque, it is necessary to firmly fix it to the fishing reel main body. In the prior art, a fastening member such as a screw or a bolt is generally used to thread-connect the motor bracket to the fishing reel main body (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

[0004] [Prior Art Documents]

[0005] [Patent Documents]

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-200025 Summary of the Invention

[0007] [Technical Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

[0008] However, in the case of thread-connecting the motor bracket to the fishing reel main body, for example, it is necessary to provide a flange piece formed with a screw through-hole on the motor bracket, and it is necessary to provide a screw receiving portion on the fishing reel main body for combining the flange piece and formed with a threaded hole. In particular, since it is necessary to provide the flange piece and the screw receiving portion on the radially outer side of the opening portion of the motor housing portion, not only is it easy to increase the size of the motor bracket itself, but also, accordingly, it is easy to increase the size of the fishing reel main body. In particular, when the motor is disposed more forward than the spool, there is a tendency to increase the size of the motor bracket and the like.

[0009] Due to such a situation, it is difficult to further miniaturize the electric fishing reel, and there is room for improvement. Moreover, in order to fix the motor bracket to the fishing reel main body, fastening members such as screws and bolts are required, resulting in an increase in the number of parts, and thus it is difficult to achieve low cost and improved maintainability.

[0010] The present invention is made in consideration of such a situation, and its object is to provide an electric fishing reel that can achieve miniaturization and reduce the number of components.

[0011] [Technical solution for solving technical problems]

[0012] (1) The electric fishing reel according to the present invention is characterized in that it includes a fishing reel main body, a motor, and a motor bracket. The fishing reel main body has a rotatable spool; the motor is disposed in a motor housing cylinder and is used to drive the spool to rotate, and the motor housing cylinder is provided on the fishing reel main body; the motor bracket is combined with the fishing reel main body in a manner of blocking the motor housing cylinder and is used to fix the motor to the fishing reel main body. The fishing reel main body has a main body frame and a side cover. The main body frame is provided with the motor housing cylinder and has a side wall frame, and an opening of the motor housing cylinder is formed in the side wall frame; the side cover is combined with the main body frame in a manner of covering the side wall frame. The motor bracket has a cover body and a engaging portion. The cover body blocks the opening of the motor housing cylinder; the engaging portion is formed to protrude radially outward from the cover body toward the motor housing cylinder and can be engaged with an engaged portion formed on the side wall frame or the side cover in the circumferential direction of the motor housing cylinder. The motor bracket is restricted from moving in the motor axis direction of the motor by being clamped between the side wall frame and the side cover.

[0013] According to the electric fishing reel of the present invention, during assembly, the motor bracket is combined with the side wall frame in a manner of blocking the opening of the motor housing cylinder by the cover body, and then the side cover is combined with the main body frame in a manner of covering the side wall frame. Accordingly, the motor bracket can be clamped between the side wall frame and the side cover, thereby restricting its movement in the motor axis direction. That is, by clamping the motor bracket between the side wall frame and the side cover, while restricting the movement of the motor bracket in the motor axis direction, the motor bracket can be used to block the opening of the motor housing cylinder.

[0014] Accordingly, when the motor disposed in the motor housing cylinder is driven, as the thrust load caused by the drive is transmitted from the motor to the motor bracket, since the movement of the motor bracket in the motor axis direction is restricted, the thrust load can be borne.

[0015] Moreover, the motor bracket is not merely clamped between the side wall frame and the side cover, but also on the outer side in the radial direction of the motor housing cylinder, and the engaging portion engages with the engaged portion formed on the side wall frame or the side cover in the circumferential direction of the motor housing cylinder. Therefore, the circumferential movement of the motor bracket can be suppressed, that is, the movement of rotating around the motor axis can be suppressed. Accordingly, even when the motor is driven and the radial load around the motor axis caused by the rotational torque is transmitted from the motor to the motor bracket, the radial load can be borne.

[0016] According to the above situation, since the motor bracket can be used to stably fix the motor disposed in the motor housing cylinder while appropriately bearing the thrust load and the radial load from the motor respectively and closing the opening of the motor housing cylinder.

[0017] In particular, when the motor bracket is assembled to the fishing reel main body, fastening components such as screws and bolts are not required, so that a plurality of components required for such fastening can be omitted. Therefore, the number of components can be reduced, which can contribute to the reduction of the overall cost of the electric fishing reel for fishing and the improvement of maintainability. Moreover, since there is no need to provide a space for setting the fastening components and components such as flange pieces for fastening, the motor bracket can be easily designed in a compact manner, which contributes to the miniaturization of the overall electric fishing reel for fishing.

[0018] (2) It can be that a plurality of the engaged portions are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction, and the engaging portion engages with at least one of the engaged portions in the circumferential direction.

[0019] In this case, since a plurality of engaged portions are formed, when the motor bracket is assembled to the side wall frame, for example, assembly such as engaging the engaging portion with the engaged portion selected according to the assembly condition or the like can be performed. Therefore, assembly can be facilitated, and the assembly efficiency can be improved.

[0020] (3) It can be that a plurality of the engaging portions are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction corresponding to the plurality of the engaged portions, and respectively engage with the plurality of the engaged portions in the circumferential direction.

[0021] In this case, since the motor bracket can be assembled while the engaged portion and the engaging portion are engaged at a plurality of positions, the radial load transmitted from the motor to the motor bracket can be borne at a plurality of positions. Therefore, the posture of the motor bracket can be made more stable, and the motor can be fixed more stably. Moreover, since the radial load is borne at a plurality of positions, the load burden on each engaging portion of the engaged portion and the engaging portion can be reduced. Therefore, the motor bracket can be stably assembled for a long time, which can contribute to the improvement of product reliability.

[0022] (4) may be that the engaged portion is formed on the side wall frame, and a restricting member is provided on the side cover, and the restricting member restricts the movement of at least one of the engaging portions in the direction of the motor axis between it and the side wall frame.

[0023] In this case, when the motor bracket is assembled to the side wall frame, the engaging portion can be circumferentially engaged with the engaged portion formed on the side wall frame. Accordingly, the motor bracket can be assembled in a state where the movement of rotating around the motor axis is suppressed. In particular, since the engaged portion is formed on the side wall frame constituting the main body frame, the radial load transmitted from the motor to the motor bracket can be shared by the main body frame having high rigidity, and thus it is easy to make the posture of the motor bracket more stable.

[0024] Moreover, by assembling the side cover to the main body frame so as to cover the side wall frame, the motor bracket can be sandwiched between the side wall frame and the side cover, and the restricting member can be used to restrict the movement of the engaging portion itself in the direction of the motor axis. Therefore, the thrust load and the radial load transmitted to the motor bracket can be effectively borne by the engaging portion at the same time.

[0025] [Advantages of the Invention]

[0026] According to the present invention, an electric fishing reel capable of achieving miniaturization and reducing the number of components can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a view showing an embodiment of the present invention and is a perspective view of an electric fishing reel (electric fishing reel for fishing).

[0028] Figure 2 It is a perspective view of the electric fishing reel shown Figure 1 from another viewpoint.

[0029] Figure 3 It is a perspective view of the electric fishing reel shown Figure 1 from yet another viewpoint.

[0030] Figure 4 It is a side view of the electric fishing reel shown Figure 1 viewed from the left side.

[0031] Figure 5 It is a view showing Figure 4 the state after removing the first side cover from the electric fishing reel shown.

[0032] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of the periphery of the motor bracket shown Figure 5 viewed from the front side in the state after removing the front cover.

[0033] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the motor housing cylinder, the motor, and the motor bracket along the Figure 6 arrow A-A line shown in the figure.

[0034] Figure 8 is from Figure 6 a perspective view of the motor housing cylinder after removing the motor and the motor bracket from the state shown in the figure.

[0035] Figure 9 is from Figure 6 a perspective view of the motor and the motor housing cylinder after removing the motor bracket from the state shown in the figure.

[0036] Figure 10 is Figure 4 a perspective view of the first side cover shown in the figure.

[0037] Figure 11 is Figure 6 a perspective view of the motor bracket shown in the figure.

[0038] Figure 12 is a perspective view of the motor bracket observed from another viewpoint Figure 11 shown in the figure.

[0039] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the relationship between the first side cover and the motor bracket in the Figure 4 state shown in the figure.

[0040] [Explanation of Reference Numerals]

[0041] O3: Axis of the motor; 1: Electric fishing reel (electric fishing reel for fishing); 2: Reel body; 4: Spool; 7: Motor housing cylinder; 8: Motor; 9: Motor bracket; 10: Main body frame; 11: First side wall (side wall frame); 20: Side cover; 100: Cover body; 101: Engaging tab (engaging portion); 120: Engaging recess (engaged portion); 130: Restricting tab (restricting member). Detailed Embodiment

[0042] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the electric fishing reel for fishing according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] In the present embodiment, as the electric fishing reel for fishing, a double-bearing fishing reel will be exemplified for description.

[0044] As Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, the electric fishing reel (the electric fishing reel for fishing involved in the present invention) 1 of the present embodiment mainly includes a fishing reel main body 2, a handle 3, a spool 4, and a clutch mechanism 6. Among them, the fishing reel main body 2 can be mounted on a fishing rod (not shown); the handle 3 is mounted on the fishing reel main body 2 so as to be rotatable around the handle axis O1; the spool 4 is rotatable relative to the fishing reel main body 2 around the spool axis O2 parallel to the handle axis O1, and is used for winding a fishing line (not shown). The clutch mechanism 6 has a clutch operating lever 5.

[0045] Moreover, as Figures 5 to 7 shown in the figure, the electric fishing reel 1 of the present embodiment has a motor 8 and a motor bracket 9. Among them, the motor 8 is disposed in a motor housing cylinder 7 provided on the fishing reel main body 2 and is used to drive the spool 4 to rotate; the motor bracket 9 is combined with the fishing reel main body 2 in a manner of blocking the motor housing cylinder 7 and fixes the motor 8 to the fishing reel main body 2.

[0046] In the present embodiment, the handle axis O1 and the spool axis O2 are arranged parallel to each other, and the direction along these axes is defined as the left - right direction L1. Moreover, the direction orthogonal to the left - right direction L1 and along the direction in which the fishing line wound around the spool 4 is paid out is defined as the front - back direction L2.

[0047] Moreover, in the front - back direction L2, the direction in which the fishing line is paid out from the spool 4 is defined as the front, the opposite direction is defined as the rear, and the left and right are defined from the viewpoint of observing the electric fishing reel 1 from the rear side (the angler's side). Therefore, for example Figure 1 is a perspective view of observing the electric fishing reel 1 from obliquely above and the left rear.

[0048] (Fishing reel main body)

[0049] As Figures 1 to 4 shown in the figure, the fishing reel main body 2 has a main body frame 10, side covers 20, and a front cover 30. Among them, the side covers 20 cover the left and right sides of the main body frame 10; the front cover 30 covers the front side of the main body frame 10.

[0050] The main body frame 10 is a molded part made of, for example, synthetic resin or metal (such as made by aluminum die - casting). The main body frame 10 has a first side wall 11, a second side wall 12, and a connecting member 13. Among them, the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 are arranged to face each other in the left - right direction L1 with the spool 4 therebetween; the connecting member 13 connects the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 to each other in the left - right direction L1.

[0051] The first side wall (the side wall frame related to the present invention) 11 is the left side wall disposed on the left side (LH) of the spool 4. In contrast, the second side wall 12 is the right side wall disposed on the right side (RH) of the spool 4. Further, the handle 3 is disposed more to the right side (RH) than the second side wall 12, and is mounted on the main body frame 10 by the second side wall 12.

[0052] Therefore, the electric fishing reel 1 of the present embodiment is a fishing reel of the right handle type. Further, the second side wall 12 is formed to protrude downward more than the first side wall 11 due to the reason of providing a connector portion 23 and the like described later.

[0053] The connecting member 13 is formed in a plate shape that connects the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 to each other in the left-right direction L1, and is disposed near the lower portion of the first side wall 11. Accordingly, the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 are firmly connected by the connecting member 13.

[0054] Further, at the central portion of the connecting member 13 in the left-right direction L1, a mounting leg piece 14 for mounting the electric fishing reel 1 on a fishing rod is formed, and the mounting leg piece 14 extends along the front-rear direction L2.

[0055] In the main body frame 10 configured as described above, at least a motor housing cylinder 7 that houses the motor 8, a spool 4, a clutch operation lever 5, and the like are disposed between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12.

[0056] The spool 4 is disposed between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 so as to be located behind the handle axis O1. The motor housing cylinder 7 is disposed between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 so as to be located in front of the handle axis O1. Therefore, the electric fishing reel 1 of the present embodiment is of the so-called out-of-spool motor (the motor is disposed outside the spool) type in which the motor 8 is disposed at a position in front of the spool 4.

[0057] Further, the motor housing cylinder 7 is disposed between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 so as to form an opening 62 in the first side wall 11.

[0058] The side cover 20 has a first side cover (the side cover related to the present invention) 21 and a second side cover 22. The first side cover 21 is combined with the main body frame 10 so as to cover the first side wall 11 having the opening of the motor housing cylinder 7 from the left side (LH); the second side cover 22 is combined with the main body frame 10 so as to cover the second side wall 12 from the right side (RH).

[0059] The first side cover 21 is formed to bulge toward the left side (LH) and is, for example, screwed and fastened to the first side wall 11. Accordingly, a prescribed accommodation space is formed between the first side cover 21 and the first side wall 11. In addition, the first side cover 21 will be described in detail later.

[0060] The second side cover 22 is formed to bulge toward the right side (RH) and is, for example, screwed and fastened to the second side wall 12. Accordingly, a prescribed accommodation space is formed between the second side cover 22 and the second side wall 12.

[0061] On the portion of the second side cover 22 located at the front lower part, a connector part 23 is installed with its connection end (not shown) facing downward. The connector part 23 is used to connect a power reel wire or a portable battery for supplying electric power from an external power source. In addition, in each drawing, a state in which the connection end is protected by a protective cover 24 is shown.

[0062] The front cover 30 is combined with the main body frame 10 so as to cover the front part of the main body frame 10 from the front. Specifically, the front cover 30 is combined with the front parts of the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 so as to cover the motor accommodation cylinder 7 from the front, and is, for example, screwed and fastened to the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12. In addition, the front cover 30 is installed in such a manner as not to block the moving area of a winding device 55 described later.

[0063] (Counter box body)

[0064] A counter box body 40 is provided on the upper part of the main body frame 10 configured as described above. The counter box body 40 is, for example, fixed to the upper parts of the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 by screwing or the like in a state of being disposed between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12.

[0065] The counter box body 40 mainly includes a thin box main body 41, a display part 42, and a motor control part (not shown). The box main body 41 is longer in the front - rear direction L2 than in the left - right direction L1; the display part 42 is provided on the box main body 41; and the motor control part is provided inside the box main body 41.

[0066] The display part 42 is constituted by, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like, and is exposed to the upper surface of the box main body 41 in a state of being protected by a glass cover or the like. The motor control part is constituted by, for example, a microcomputer equipped with a CPU or the like, which controls the motor 8 and performs display control for displaying various information on the display part 42.

[0067] The motor control unit is input with control signals such as those from a plurality of (three in the illustrated example) operation buttons 43 provided on the upper surface of the cassette body 41, control signals from an operation switch 44 provided on the upper surface of the cassette body 41, and control signals from a spool sensor (not shown) (such as a sensor that detects the rotation speed, rotation direction, etc. of the spool 4).

[0068] Accordingly, the motor control unit can display various information such as the casting time of the hook assembly, the depth of the hook assembly in the water, the reeling speed or reeling torque of the motor 8, etc. on the display unit 42 based on various control signals, or control the rotation of the motor 8 corresponding to the operation of the operation switch 44, thereby arbitrarily adjusting the reeling speed or reeling acceleration, etc.

[0069] Therefore, the angler can perform a manual reeling operation achieved by operating the handle and an automatic reeling operation using the operation switch 44.

[0070] (Handle)

[0071] The handle 3 is disposed on the right side (RH) of the main body frame 10 and the first side cover 21. The handle 3 has a handle shaft portion 50, a handle arm 51, and a handle grip 52. Among them, the handle shaft portion 50 is configured to be rotatable about a handle axis O1; the handle arm 51 is mounted on the handle shaft portion 50 in a non-rotatable manner; the handle grip 52 is mounted on the end of the handle arm 51 so as to be rotatable about an axis parallel to the handle axis O1.

[0072] Between the handle arm 51 and the first side cover 21, a drag device 53 (star drag device) is provided and configured coaxially with the handle axis O1. This drag device 53 performs rotational braking of the spool 4 by applying an arbitrary drag force to the spool 4 when reeling in the fishing line, and plays a role in helping to prevent the fishing line from being cut.

[0073] In a state where the clutch mechanism 6 is in a clutch-engaged state, the rotational torque from the handle 3 configured in this way is directly transmitted to the spool 4 through a rotation transmission mechanism (not shown). In addition, in the present embodiment, a so-called single-handle type in which a handle grip 52 is mounted at one end of the handle arm 51 is taken as an example for description, but it is not limited to this case. For example, it may also be a so-called double-handle type electric fishing reel 1 in which handle grips 52 are mounted at both ends of the handle arm 51 and the central portion of the handle arm 51 is mounted on the handle shaft portion 50 in a non-rotatable manner.

[0074] (Spool)

[0075] The spool 4 is disposed between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 in the main frame, and is supported by the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 via bearings (not shown) so as to be rotatable about the spool axis O2.

[0076] The winding reel 4 has a winding reel rotating shaft portion (not shown) that rotates around the winding reel axis O2 and a winding body portion 4a that is coaxially arranged with the winding reel rotating shaft portion and rotates in conjunction with the winding reel rotating shaft portion.

[0077] (Clutch mechanism)

[0078] The clutch mechanism 6 can be switched between a clutch engaged state and a clutch disengaged state by operating the clutch operating lever 5. In the clutch engaged state, the rotational torque from the handle 3 can be transmitted to the winding drum 4 through a rotation transmission mechanism (not shown); in the clutch disengaged state, the rotational torque cannot be transmitted. Therefore, in the clutch engaged state, by rotating the operating handle 3, the rotational torque generated by the rotational operation of the handle 3 can be transmitted to the winding drum 4, so that the winding drum 4 can be rotated around the winding drum axis O2. In this way, manual winding operation can be performed.

[0079] When the clutch mechanism 6 is in the clutch-off state, the rotational torque generated by the rotational operation of the handle 3 is not transmitted to the spool 4, and the spool 4 is in a freely rotatable state (spool free state).

[0080] The clutch lever 5 is a switching lever for switching the clutch mechanism 6 between the clutch engaged state and the clutch disengaged state. The clutch lever 5 is disposed between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 behind the spool 4 and is movable up and down in a swingable manner about the spool axis O2.

[0081] In addition, the rotation transmission mechanism is configured to transmit the rotation torque to the winding drum 4 while accelerating the rotation of the handle 3. Furthermore, the rotation transmission mechanism is configured to transmit the rotation torque generated by the rotation operation of the handle 3 to the winding drum 4 and also to the leveler mechanism (not shown) having the leveler 55 when the clutch mechanism 6 is in the clutch engagement state.

[0082] The leveler 55 is disposed between the motor housing tube 7 and the counter case 40 and is capable of reciprocating along the left-right direction L1 between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 as the winding drum 4 rotates (see FIG. Figure 3 ). Accordingly, the fishing line can be wound around the reel 4 evenly and without bias.

[0083] Moreover, when the clutch mechanism 6 is in the clutch engaged state, the rotation transmission mechanism can transmit the rotational torque generated by the driving of the motor 8 to the spool 4 when the motor 8 is driven. Accordingly, an automatic winding operation can be performed. In addition, the rotation transmission mechanism transmits the rotational torque to the spool 4 in a state where the rotation of the motor 8 is decelerated.

[0084] (Motor housing cylinder)

[0085] As Figure 3 shown, the motor housing cylinder 7 is disposed between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 on the front side of the handle axis O1, and is formed in a toped cylindrical shape configured coaxially with the motor axis O3 extending along the left-right direction L1.

[0086] Specifically, as Figures 5 to 8 shown, the motor housing cylinder 7 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape having a housing cylinder main body 60 and a bottom wall 61, wherein the housing cylinder main body 60 is formed in a cylindrical shape centered on the motor axis O3; the bottom wall 61 closes the right opening 62 of the housing cylinder main body 60. Accordingly, the motor housing cylinder 7 has an opening 62 on the first side wall 11 and opens toward the left side (LH).

[0087] In addition, although the housing cylinder main body 60 and the bottom wall 61 are integrally formed in the illustrated example, it is not limited to this case. For example, the housing cylinder main body 60 and the bottom wall 61 may be formed separately, and the housing cylinder main body 60 and the bottom wall 61 may be combined into one body by screwing, fitting, or engaging.

[0088] In addition, in the present embodiment, when viewed from the direction of the motor axis O3, the direction intersecting the motor axis O3 is referred to as the radial direction, and the direction surrounding the motor axis O3 is referred to as the circumferential direction.

[0089] As Figure 3 shown, the housing cylinder main body 60 is provided so as to be located between the front part of the first side wall 11 and the front part of the second side wall 12 so as to be disposed below the rewinder 55. Therefore, the motor housing cylinder 7 is configured to be exposed forward. However, a part of the motor housing cylinder 7 is protected from the front by the front cover 30.

[0090] As Figures 5 to 8 shown, in the part of the housing cylinder main body 60 on the side of the opening 62, a diameter-expanded cylinder 63 having a larger diameter than other parts is formed. Therefore, the motor housing cylinder 7 is integrally formed with the first side wall 11 through the diameter-expanded cylinder 63. In addition, in the central part of the bottom wall 61, a cylindrical boss 64 protruding toward the right side (RH) is formed.

[0091] Here, the first side wall 11 constituting the main body frame 10 will be described in detail.

[0092] As Figure 5 shown, the first side wall 11 functions as the left side wall of the main frame 10 and is normally covered by the first side cover 21. The length of the first side wall 11 in the front-rear direction L2 is formed to be longer than the length in the up-down direction. As described before, the motor housing cylinder 7 is integrally formed on the front side, and the contour of the lower front part of the main frame 10 is formed to be concentric with the motor housing cylinder 7. The rear part of the first side wall 11 is formed to bulge rearward and has a semi-circular shape when viewed in side elevation.

[0093] Above the first side wall 11, as described before, the counter box 40 is arranged. The counter box 40 is threadedly fastened to the upper part of the first side wall 11 by fixing screws 70 and is thus threadedly fastened to the first side wall 11. In the illustrated example, the counter box 40 is fixed by two fixing screws 70 arranged at intervals along the front-rear direction L2.

[0094] In the part of the first side wall 11 located behind the motor housing cylinder 7, various structural components (such as bearings, gears, bearing members, etc.) constituting the electric fishing reel 1 are arranged. Moreover, on the outer peripheral edge part of the first connecting wall, a flange part 71 protruding toward the left side (LH) is continuously formed so as to extend along the outer peripheral edge part.

[0095] Moreover, on the first side wall 11, connecting screws 72, threaded holes 73, and bearing cylinder parts 74 for mounting the first side cover 21 are formed.

[0096] As Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, two connecting screws 72 are formed on the upper part of the first side wall 11. These two connecting screws 72 sandwich the two fixing screws 70 for mounting the counter box 40 and are separated along the front-rear direction L2. These connecting screws 72 are mounted from the side of the housing cylinder main body 60 and thus protrude toward the left side (LH). In addition, the number of the connecting screws 72 is not limited to two and can be appropriately changed.

[0097] The threaded holes 73 are formed in the central part in the front-rear direction L2 on the lower part of the first side wall 11. The bearing cylinder part 74 is a cylindrical member with a hollow interior and opening toward the left side (LH), and is formed in the part of the first side wall 11 located in front of the threaded holes 73.

[0098] (Motor)

[0099] As Figure 7 and Figure 9 shown, the motor 8 has a motor output shaft 80 and a motor main body 81. The motor output shaft 80 rotates around the motor axis O3, and the motor main body 81 rotationally drives the motor output shaft 80. The motor 8 is housed in the motor housing cylinder 7.

[0100] The motor output shaft 80 is coaxially disposed with the motor axis O3 in such a manner as to penetrate the motor main body 81 along the direction of the motor axis O3. At this time, the motor output shaft 80 is formed to protrude to the left side (LH) with respect to the first side wall 11 and to protrude to the right side (RH) with respect to the boss portion 64. In addition, in each drawing, the motor output shaft 80 is illustrated in a simplified manner for illustration.

[0101] The motor output shaft 80 is stably rotatably supported, for example, by a plurality of bearings including a bearing 83 mounted inside the boss portion 64. In addition, inside the boss portion 64, an annular waterproof seal 84 for the motor is mounted at a portion adjacent to the right side (RH) of the bearing 83. The inner peripheral portion of the waterproof seal 84 for the motor is in sliding contact with the entire outer peripheral surface of the motor output shaft 80. Accordingly, entry of water, dust, etc. into the motor housing cylinder 7 is restricted.

[0102] On the left end portion of the motor output shaft 80, outside the first side wall 11 (left side (LH)), for example, a spline (serrated groove portion) 85 is formed. The spline 85 is connected to a one-way clutch 86 mounted on a motor bracket 9 described later. Accordingly, rotation of the motor output shaft 80 in the direction of paying out the fishing line (reverse rotation) can be restricted. Therefore, the motor 8 is only allowed to rotate in one direction for winding the fishing line. In addition, the mounting position of the one-way clutch 86 is not limited to the motor bracket 9 and can be appropriately changed.

[0103] The motor main body 81 has a bottomed cylindrical box main body 81a and an end cap 81b, where the box main body 81a is open toward the left side (LH); the end cap 81b closes the left opening portion of the box main body 81a. Connection wires 87 connecting the motor main body 81 and the motor control unit disposed in the counter box body 40 are inserted through the end cap 81b at intervals in the circumferential direction, for example. In the illustrated example, two connection wires 87 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction (specifically, arranged to face each other in the radial direction with the motor axis O3 interposed therebetween).

[0104] Moreover, the motor main body 81 mainly has a rotor, a stator, a commutator, and a brush, where the rotor has a coil and is fixed to the motor output shaft 80; the stator has a permanent magnet and is disposed in the box main body 81a so as to surround the rotor from the outside in the radial direction.

[0105] The motor 8 configured as described above is electrically connected to the motor control unit through the connection wires 87 (refer to Figure 5 ), and the driving of the motor 8 is controlled by the motor control unit.

[0106] In addition, within the space on the right side (RH) of the motor housing cylinder 7 located at the bottom wall 61, for example, a reduction mechanism (not shown) that reduces the rotational torque of the motor output shaft 80 and transmits it to the winding cylinder 4 is provided. In addition, the structure of the motor 8 can be appropriately changed. For example, a brushless motor or the like can also be adopted.

[0107] (First side cover)

[0108] The first side cover 21 will be described in detail.

[0109] As Figures 1 to 4 and Figure 10 shown, the first side cover 21 is formed in a shape corresponding to that of the first side wall 11, with the length in the front - rear direction L2 being longer than the length in the up - down direction, and is a cover member that covers the first side wall 11 from the left side (LH). More specifically, the first side cover 21 is assembled to the main body frame 10, covers the first side wall 11 from the left side (LH), and also covers a part of the motor bracket 9, the front cover 30, and the counter box body 40 that are installed in a manner to block the motor housing cylinder 7.

[0110] The first side cover 21 has a cover main body 90 and a peripheral edge portion 91. The cover main body 90 is formed to bulge toward the left side (LH); the peripheral edge portion 91 is bent from the outer peripheral edge portion of the cover main body 90 toward the right side (the first side wall 11 side) over the entire circumference of the outer peripheral edge portion.

[0111] The peripheral edge portion 91 of the first side cover 21 can be in contact with the edge portion 71 of the first side wall 11, the side edge portion of the front cover 30, and the side surface of the counter box body 40 without a gap. Accordingly, a structure is formed in which water, dust, etc. are difficult to enter the interior of the first side cover 21. In addition, the peripheral edge portion 91 at the lower front side of the first side cover 21 is formed in a concentric shape with the motor housing cylinder 7 in a manner matching the main body frame 10.

[0112] Moreover, on the cover main body 90, a screw receiving cylinder portion 92 and a connecting pin 93 are formed to protrude toward the first side wall 11 side, and a through - hole 95 for inserting and connecting a screw 94 is formed.

[0113] Two screw receiving cylinder portions 92 are provided corresponding to the two connecting screws 72 formed on the first side wall 11, and are arranged at intervals in the front - rear direction L2 in a manner facing the connecting screws 72 in the left - right direction L1. These screw receiving cylinder portions 92 are cylindrical members with an internal thread portion formed on the inner circumference and opening toward the right side (the first side wall 11 side), and the connecting screws 72 can be screwed into them.

[0114] The connecting pin 93 is arranged so as to face the receiving cylinder portion 74 formed on the first side wall 11 in the left - right direction L1, and is formed so as to protrude toward the right side (RH). The connecting pin 93 is formed, for example, in a cylindrical shape and can enter the inside of the receiving cylinder portion 74 formed on the first side wall 11. The through - hole 95 is arranged so as to face the threaded hole 73 formed on the first side wall 11 in the left - right direction L1, and is formed so as to penetrate the cover body 90 in the left - right direction L1.

[0115] When the first side cover 21 configured as described above is assembled to the main body frame 10, while inserting the connecting pin 93 into the receiving cylinder portion 74 formed on the first side wall 11, the first side wall 11 is covered from the left side (LH). At this time, by inserting the connecting pin 93 into the receiving cylinder portion 74, the first side cover 21 can be guided to be properly assembled to the main body frame 10, so that the side cover 20 can be easily and properly covered. Moreover, after the first side cover 21 is covered on the main body frame 10, the connecting screw 94 is passed through the through - hole 95 from the left side (LH) of the first side cover 21 and screwed into the threaded hole 73, and the connecting screw 72 is passed through the main body frame 10 from the right side (RH) and screwed into the internal threaded portion in the screw receiving cylinder portion 92 of the first side cover.

[0116] Accordingly, the first side cover 21 can be screwed to the main body frame 10 in a state where the peripheral edge portion 91 of the first side cover 21 is in contact with the edge portion 71 of the first side wall 11, the side edge portion of the front cover 30, and the side surface of the counter box body 40 without a gap.

[0117] In addition, since the contour of the lower front side of the first side cover 21 is formed to be substantially concentric with the motor receiving cylinder 7, that is, the motor 8, a shape corresponding to the shape of the motor 8 and the like is formed, and a shape with redundant molding parts eliminated can be obtained. Therefore, an improvement in appearance and design can be achieved.

[0118] (Motor bracket)

[0119] As Figures 5 to 7 、 Figure 11 and Figure 12 shown, the motor bracket 9 is assembled to the first side wall 11 of the fishing reel main body 2 so as to block the motor receiving cylinder 7, and functions to fix the motor 8 to the fishing reel main body 2.

[0120] The motor bracket 9 has a top - capped cylindrical cover body 100 and a engaging tab (the engaging portion according to the present invention) 101. The cover body 100 blocks the opening portion 62 of the motor receiving cylinder 7; the engaging tab is formed so as to protrude radially outward from the cover body 100 and can be engaged with an engaging recess (the engaged portion according to the present invention) 120 formed on the first side wall 11 in the circumferential direction.

[0121] The cover body 100 has a fitting cylinder 102 and a blocking wall 103. Among them, the fitting cylinder 102 is fitted inside the enlarged diameter cylinder 63 of the motor housing cylinder 7; the blocking wall 103 blocks the left opening of the fitting cylinder 102, and the cover body 100 is arranged coaxially with the motor axis O3. Moreover, in the central part of the blocking wall 103, a toped cylindrical storage cylinder part 104 protruding toward the left (LH) is formed coaxially with the motor axis O3. Accordingly, the cover body 100 is formed into a toped cylindrical shape in which the central part of the blocking wall 103 bulges locally toward the left (LH).

[0122] On the outer peripheral surface of the fitting cylinder 102, an annular groove 105 recessed toward the inner side in the radial direction is formed over the entire circumference. Inside this annular groove 105, an O-ring 106 (refer to Figure 7 ) that is in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the enlarged diameter cylinder 63 is installed. Accordingly, the O-ring 106 can be used to appropriately seal between the fitting cylinder 102 and the enlarged diameter cylinder 63, thereby suppressing water, dust, etc. from entering the motor housing cylinder 7 from the first side wall 11 side.

[0123] In addition, the above-mentioned annular groove 105 may be formed, for example, on the inner peripheral surface of the enlarged diameter cylinder 63 instead of on the outer peripheral surface of the fitting cylinder 102. In this case, the O-ring 106 can also be used to appropriately seal between the fitting cylinder 102 and the enlarged diameter cylinder 63.

[0124] In addition, the fitting cylinder 102 is not entirely arranged inside the enlarged diameter cylinder 63. A part of it is a large diameter cylinder 107 that is arranged outside the enlarged diameter cylinder 63 (left (LH)) and is slightly enlarged in diameter. The outer peripheral edge part of the blocking wall 103 is connected to this large diameter cylinder 107. Moreover, the large diameter cylinder 107 contacts the first side wall 11 from the left (LH). Accordingly, the fitting cylinder 102 can be appropriately fitted into the enlarged diameter cylinder 63.

[0125] On the blocking wall 103, a through hole 108 for inserting the connection wire 87 connecting the motor 8 and the motor control unit is formed so as to penetrate the blocking wall 103. In the illustrated example, 4 through holes 108 are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and in 2 of these through holes 108, 2 connection wires 87 with inserted end caps 81b are respectively inserted. Accordingly, the connection wire 87 can be routed between the motor 8 and the motor control unit.

[0126] In addition, in the remaining two through holes 108, motor fixing screws 109 that are screwed into the threaded holes 109a formed in the end cap 81b (refer to Figure 9 ) are installed. Accordingly, the motor main body 81 is fixed to the motor bracket 9.

[0127] Therefore, for example, after the motor bracket 9 and the motor main body 81 are fixed to each other, the motor main body 81 can be housed in the motor housing cylinder 7. In addition, in Figure 9 shows the state after the motor bracket 9 is intentionally removed from the state shown in Figure 6 .

[0128] The one-way clutch 86 described above is installed inside the housing cylinder portion 104, and the left end portion of the motor output shaft 80 is housed.

[0129] The engaging tabs 101 are formed so as to project outward in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter cylinder 107. In the present embodiment, two engaging tabs 101 are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. That is, the engaging tabs 101 are composed of a first engaging tab 111 and a second engaging tab 112. Accordingly, the first engaging tab 111 and the second engaging tab 112 are arranged so as to face each other in the radial direction with the motor axis O3 interposed therebetween.

[0130] The first engaging tab 111 and the second engaging tab 112 can be respectively engaged in the circumferential direction with the engaging recesses 120 formed in the first side wall 11.

[0131] The engaging recess 120 will be described.

[0132] As shown in Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 , in a portion of the edge portion 71 of the first side wall 11 that is in front of the motor bracket 9, a first engaging recess 121 that is recessed toward the right side (RH) is formed. The first engaging tab 111 is engaged in the circumferential direction by being inserted into the first engaging recess 121 from the left side (LH).

[0133] In addition, an engaging plug 125 is fixed to a portion of the first side wall 11 that is located on the radially opposite side of the first engaging recess 121 with the motor axis O3 interposed therebetween. The engaging plug 125 may be integrally formed with the first side wall 11 or may be separately formed and combined with the first side wall 11.

[0134] The engaging plug 125 has a base end portion 127 and an engaging claw portion 128. The base end portion 127 is positioned on the first side wall 11 by a positioning pin 126; the engaging claw portion 128 is formed in a bifurcated shape. Moreover, the inside of the engaging claw portion 128 becomes a second engaging recess 122 that opens toward the motor bracket 9 side. The second engaging tab 112 is engaged in the circumferential direction by being inserted into the second engaging recess 122 from the left side (LH). In addition, a threaded hole 129 is formed in the base end portion 127.

[0135] As described above, two engaging recesses 120 (i.e., the first engaging recess 121 and the second engaging recess 122) are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction, and two engaging tabs 101 (i.e., the first engaging tab 111 and the second engaging tab 112) are configured to engage with the engaging recesses 120 in the circumferential direction respectively.

[0136] The motor bracket 9 configured as described above is Figure 13 configured as shown so as to be restricted from moving in the direction of the motor axis O3 by being sandwiched between the first side wall 11 and the first side cover 21. Specifically, a restricting tab (a restricting member according to the present invention) 130 is provided on the first side cover 21, and the restricting tab 130 restricts the movement of the motor bracket 9 in the direction of the motor axis O3 by pressing the first engaging tab 111 from the left side (LH) between it and the first side wall 11.

[0137] As Figure 10 shown, the restricting tab 130 is formed so as to project from the inside of the peripheral edge portion 91 of the first side cover 21 toward the first engaging tab 111. When the first side cover 21 is assembled to the main body frame 10 (refer to Figure 13 ), the first engaging tab 111 is pressed from the left side (LH). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the first engaging tab 111 from coming off from the first engaging recess 121 by the restricting tab 130, and by sandwiching the entire motor bracket 9 between the first side wall 11 and the first side cover 21, its movement in the direction of the motor axis O3 can be restricted.

[0138] Moreover, in the present embodiment, as Figures 5 to 7 shown, there is a restricting screw 135 that is screwed into a threaded hole 129 formed at the base end portion 127 of the engaging plug 125, and the restricting screw 135 presses the second engaging tab 112 from the left side (LH). That is, it is possible to restrict the movement in the direction of the motor axis O3 of the engaging tab 101 (the second engaging tab 112) different from the engaging tab 101 (the first engaging tab 111) whose movement in the direction of the motor axis O3 is restricted by the restricting tab 130 among the engaging tabs 101.

[0139] Specifically, the movement of the second engaging tab 112 in the direction of the motor axis O3 is restricted by the head of the restricting screw 135.

[0140] (Function of the electric fishing reel)

[0141] Next, the case of using the electric fishing reel 1 configured as described above will be described.

[0142] In the electric fishing reel 1, a power supply spool wire electrically connected to an external power supply or a portable battery is electrically connected to the connector portion 23. Accordingly, electric power can be supplied to the motor 8, and thus the motor 8 can be driven.

[0143] Then, the clutch operating lever 5 is operated to put the clutch mechanism 6 in the clutch-disengaged state. Accordingly, the spool 4 can be freely rotated, and thus the fishing line can be let out and the hook assembly can be cast into the water. After that, the clutch operating lever 5 is operated to switch the clutch mechanism 6 to the clutch-engaged state. By, for example, rotating the operating handle 3, the spool 4 is rotated, and thus a manual fishing line winding operation can be performed. Alternatively, the motor 8 is driven by operating the operation switch 44, and thus the spool 4 is rotated. Accordingly, an automatic fishing line winding operation can be performed.

[0144] Accordingly, the electric fishing reel 1 can be used for fishing.

[0145] In addition, in the electric fishing reel 1 according to the present embodiment, at the time of assembly, the motor bracket 9 is combined with the first side wall 11 in such a manner that the opening 62 of the motor housing cylinder 7 is blocked by the cover body 100. After that, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, the first side cover 21 is combined with the main body frame 10 so as to cover the first side wall 11.

[0146] Accordingly, while the motor bracket 9 is clamped between the first side wall 11 and the first side cover 21, as Figure 13 shown, the first engaging tab 111 is pressed from the left side (LH) by the restricting tab 130, and thus the movement of the motor bracket 9 in the direction of the motor axis O3 can be restricted. Accordingly, while the movement of the motor bracket 9 in the direction of the motor axis O3 is restricted, the opening 62 of the motor housing cylinder 7 can be blocked by the motor bracket 9.

[0147] Therefore, when the motor 8 disposed in the motor housing cylinder 7 is driven, a thrust load caused by the driving is transmitted from the motor 8 to the motor bracket 9. Since the movement of the motor bracket 9 in the direction of the motor axis O3 is restricted, the thrust load can be borne.

[0148] Moreover, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the engaging tabs 101 (i.e., the first engaging tab 111 and the second engaging tab 112) of the motor bracket 9 are respectively engaged with the engaging recesses 120 (i.e., the first engaging recess 121 and the second engaging recess 122) formed on the first side wall 11 in the circumferential direction. Therefore, the movement of the motor bracket 9 in the circumferential direction, that is, the movement such as rotation about the motor axis O3 can be suppressed. Accordingly, even when the motor 8 is driven and a radial load about the motor axis O3 caused by the rotational torque is transmitted from the motor 8 to the motor bracket 9, the radial load can be borne.

[0149] According to the above situation, since the motor bracket 9 can be utilized to appropriately bear the thrust load and radial load from the motor 8 respectively while blocking the opening 62 of the motor housing cylinder 7, the motor 8 disposed in the motor housing cylinder 7 can be stably fixed.

[0150] In particular, when the motor bracket 9 is assembled to the fishing reel main body 2, there is no need to use fastening components such as screws and bolts, so that a plurality of components required for such fastening can be omitted. Therefore, the number of components can be reduced, which can contribute to the cost reduction and the improvement of maintainability of the entire electric fishing reel 1. Moreover, since there is no need to provide a space for arranging the fastening components, components such as flange pieces for fastening, the motor bracket 9 can be easily designed in a compact manner, which contributes to the miniaturization of the entire electric fishing reel 1.

[0151] In particular, when the motor 9 is disposed below the front side of the fishing reel main body 10, as described before, since the peripheral portion 91 below the front side of the first side cover 21 is formed to be concentric with the motor housing cylinder 7, redundant molded parts can be eliminated, thereby improving the appearance and design.

[0152] Therefore, the electric fishing reel 1 according to the present embodiment can be miniaturized and the number of components can be reduced, and can be used as an easy-to-use electric fishing reel 1.

[0153] Moreover, since the motor bracket 9 can be assembled by the engagement of the first engaging concave portion 121 and the first engaging protrusion 111, and the engagement of the second engaging concave portion 122 and the second engaging protrusion 112, the radial load transmitted from the motor 8 to the motor bracket 9 can be borne at a plurality of positions (two positions). Therefore, the posture of the motor bracket 9 can be made more stable, and thus the motor 8 can be fixed more stably. Moreover, since the radial load is borne at a plurality of positions (two positions), the load burden on each engaging portion can be reduced. Therefore, the motor bracket 9 can be stably assembled for a long time, which can contribute to the improvement of product reliability.

[0154] Moreover, when the motor bracket 9 is assembled to the first side wall 11, the first engaging protrusion 111 and the second engaging protrusion 112 can be circumferentially engaged with the first engaging concave portion 121 and the second engaging concave portion 122 formed on the first side wall 11. Accordingly, the motor bracket 9 can be assembled in a state where movement such as rotation around the motor axis O3 is suppressed.

[0155] In particular, since the first engaging recess 121 and the second engaging recess 122 are formed in the first side wall 11 constituting the main body frame 10, the radial load transmitted from the motor 8 to the motor bracket 9 can be shared by the main body frame 10 having high rigidity, making it easier to stabilize the posture of the motor bracket 9.

[0156] Moreover, since the movement of the first engaging tab 111 itself in the direction of the motor axis O3 can be restricted by the restricting tab 130, the thrust load and the radial load transmitted to the motor bracket 9 can be effectively borne by the first engaging tab 111 at the same time.

[0157] In addition, since the movement of the second engaging tab 112 itself in the direction of the motor axis O3 can also be restricted by the restricting screw 135, the thrust load and the radial load transmitted to the motor bracket 9 can also be effectively borne by the second engaging tab 112 at the same time.

[0158] The above has described the embodiments of the present invention. However, these embodiments are presented as examples and do not mean to limit the scope of the invention. The embodiments can be implemented in various other ways, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. In the embodiments and their variations, for example, there are included ways that are easily conceivable by those skilled in the art, ways that are substantially the same, and ways within the equivalent scope.

[0159] For example, in the above embodiment, a case where the motor housing cylinder 7 is arranged in front of the spool 4, i.e., an external-spool motor type, is taken as an example for illustration. However, it is not limited to this case. For example, it can also be an internal-spool motor type where the motor housing cylinder 7 is arranged inside the spool 4.

[0160] In addition, in the above embodiment, a case where the motor housing cylinder 7 opens toward the first side wall 11 side as a right-handle type is taken as an example for illustration. However, it can also be configured conversely as a left-handle type where the motor housing cylinder 7 opens toward the second side wall 12 side. In this case, the same effects can also be achieved.

[0161] In addition, in the above embodiment, a case where two engaging recesses 120 and two engaging tabs 101 are respectively formed is taken as an example for illustration. However, it is not limited to this case. For example, one engaging recess 120 and one engaging tab 101 can be formed, or three or more can be respectively formed.

[0162] Moreover, it is not necessary for the number of engaging recesses 120 to be the same as the number of engaging tabs 101. For example, one engaging tab 101 may be formed while two or more engaging recesses 120 are formed. In this case, when the motor bracket 9 is assembled to the first side wall 11, for example, the engaging tab 101 can be engaged with the selected engaging recess 120 according to the assembly condition or the like. Therefore, the assembly can be easily performed, which contributes to the improvement of the assembly efficiency.

[0163] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the engaging recess 120 is formed in the first side wall 11 is described as an example, but it is not limited to this case, and it may be formed on the first side cover 21. In this case, when the first side cover 21 is assembled to the main body frame 10, since the engaging recess 120 and the engaging tab 101 can also be engaged in the circumferential direction, the same effect can be achieved.

[0164] However, as in the above-described embodiment, by forming the engaging recess 120 in the first side wall 11, it is possible to grasp the proper circumferential engagement of the engaging recess 120 and the engaging tab 101 at the stage before the first side cover 21 is assembled, so it is more preferable.

[0165] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the movement of the motor bracket 9 in the direction of the motor axis O3 is restricted by the restricting tab 130, but it is not limited to this case. For example, the motor bracket 9 can also be sandwiched between the first side cover 21 and the first side wall 11 to restrict the movement of the motor bracket 9 in the direction of the motor axis O3.

Claims

1. An electric fishing reel, characterized in that, it has a fishing reel body, a motor and a motor bracket, wherein, the fishing reel body has a rotatable spool; the motor is disposed in a motor housing cylinder and is used to drive the spool to rotate, wherein the motor housing cylinder is provided on the fishing reel body; the motor bracket is combined with the fishing reel body in a manner of blocking the motor housing cylinder from one side along the motor axis direction of the motor, and is used to fix the motor to the fishing reel body, the fishing reel body has a main body frame and a side cover, wherein, the main body frame is provided with the motor housing cylinder and has a side wall frame, and an opening of the motor housing cylinder is formed on the side wall frame; the side cover is combined with the main body frame in a manner of covering the side wall frame, a clamping recess is formed on the side wall frame, and the clamping recess opens towards the one side along the motor axis direction and towards the side of the motor bracket, the motor bracket has a cover body and a clamping tab, wherein, the cover body blocks the opening of the motor housing cylinder; the clamping tab is formed to protrude radially outward from the cover body towards the motor housing cylinder, and is clamped in the circumferential direction of the motor housing cylinder by being inserted into the clamping recess from the one side along the motor axis direction, the motor bracket is restricted from moving in the motor axis direction by being clamped between the side wall frame and the side cover.

2. The electric fishing reel according to claim 1, characterized in that, a plurality of the clamping recesses are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction, the clamping tab is clamped to at least one of the clamping recesses in the circumferential direction.

3. The electric fishing reel according to claim 2, characterized in that, a plurality of the clamping tabs are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction corresponding to the plurality of clamping recesses, and are respectively clamped to the plurality of clamping recesses in the circumferential direction.

4. The electric fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, a restricting member is provided on the side cover, and the restricting member restricts the movement of at least one of the clamping tabs in the motor axis direction between it and the side wall frame.

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