Line guide for a fishing reel

Abstract

The invention relates to a line guide device (1000) for a fishing reel, comprising a line guide unit (100) having a bore extending longitudinally therethrough, and a sleeve (110) arranged within the bore for receiving a fishing line, wherein the line guide unit (100) has an inner surface defining a wall (120) of the bore, the inner surface being formed with one or more protruding ribs (121) for retaining the sleeve (110) in place within the line guide unit (100).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a line guiding device for a fishing reel, particularly for baiting reels. Background Technology

[0002] Fishing line is wound on the spool of a fishing reel, allowing for winding and unwinding. However, continuous operation of this motion can lead to tangling or damage. The solution is a line guide device that directs the line as the spool rotates. This line guide device is attached to a horizontal winder, which controls the winding of the spool via a connecting unit of the line guide device. The line guide unit, on the other hand, allows the fishing line to pass through and wind around the spool. The line guide device adjusts the winding of the line on the spool to ensure even winding, allowing for smooth entry and exit from the water during casting and retrieval.

[0003] One common problem with line guides is the line guide unit itself, where the sleeve inside the line guide unit is easily detached and detached. The line guide unit has a longitudinally extending hole through which the sleeve is attached. The sleeve serves as a reinforcing component of the line guide unit, as it is important for the line guide unit to be robust and durable to prevent breakage caused by the fishing line, especially when the fishing line exerts a significant force on the line guide unit during fishing.

[0004] Before or after using a line guide, partial or complete misalignment of the sleeve is caused by the sleeve not being securely attached to the inner surface of the line guide unit, which defines the wall of the orifice. Typically, the sleeve is adhered to this wall by an adhesive, such as glue. However, exposure to water weakens the adhesive, especially the saltwater that fishing reels are typically exposed to during fishing activities. The bond between the sleeve and the line guide unit is affected, making it easy for the sleeve to detach from the line guide unit. Other attachment methods (such as having certain structures within the line guide unit to hold the sleeve in place after insertion) are difficult and impractical due to their tendency to damage the sleeve. Furthermore, manufacturing such a structure within the line guide unit is complex and expensive. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The primary objective of this invention is to provide a line guide device for a fishing reel, comprising a line guide unit having a sleeve securely held therein, which prevents misalignment and detachment from the line guide unit. This sleeve enhances the structural integrity of the line guide unit, enabling it to withstand forces exerted by the fishing line and preventing breakage or damage caused by the fishing line. Therefore, maintaining the sleeve in its proper position within the line guide unit is crucial. Another objective of this invention is to provide a line guide device capable of holding the sleeve through its structure. Protruding ribs are formed within the line guide unit to hold the sleeve in place without detaching it from the line guide unit. Another objective of this invention is to provide an efficient method to prevent the sleeve from detaching from the line guide unit. In particular, this method does not affect the attachment of the sleeve to the line guide device even when the line guide unit is exposed to water. Furthermore, an objective of this invention is to provide an easily manufactured structure for the line guide device, such that the protruding ribs can be formed to hold the sleeve in place during an easily controlled and safe operation without damaging any components of the line guide device. This invention ensures the durability of line guides with a securely held sleeve, which can be manufactured using simple and inexpensive methods. The invention provides a robust attachment between the sleeve and the line guide, allowing for permanent retention of the sleeve. This invention is suitable for use on bait reels requiring durable, robust, and high-strength construction to withstand heavy loads or fish and overcome obstacles caused by water exposure.

[0006] The present invention achieves at least one of the above objectives in whole or in part, wherein the present invention provides a line guiding device for a fishing reel, comprising: a line guiding unit having a hole extending longitudinally therethrough; and a sleeve disposed within the hole for receiving fishing line; wherein the line guiding unit has an inner surface defining a wall of the hole, the inner surface being formed with one or more protruding ribs for retaining the sleeve in a proper position within the line guiding unit.

[0007] In one embodiment of the invention, the ribs are formed at positions adjacent to the two ends of the sleeve, thereby clamping the sleeve.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, each rib is in the form of a protrusion that extends radially from the wall of the hole and tapers inward from each end of the wall to the end of the sleeve.

[0009] Preferably, there is a distance of 0.3 mm to 0.8 mm between the end of the hole wall and the end of the sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, the wire guide unit is made of plastic and the sleeve is made of ceramic. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a first perspective view of the wire guiding device, showing the holes of the wire guiding unit, the connecting unit, and the pawl retainer unit.

[0013] Figure 2 It is a second perspective view of the line guide device, which is the view opposite to the first perspective view.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the line guide device.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the wire guide unit, in which the sleeve is held within the wire guide unit by protruding ribs.

[0016] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a baiting reel, showing the positioning of the line guide relative to the fishing reel frame assembly and the horizontal winder. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To better understand the invention, preferred embodiments of the invention shown in the accompanying drawings will be described in detail.

[0018] This article discloses a line guiding device 1000 for a fishing reel used to guide fishing lines. (Refer to...) Figure 5 The fishing reel (preferably a baitcasting reel) is equipped with a spool 5675 for winding and unwinding the fishing line held and stored on the spool. A horizontal winder connected to a line guide 1000 is provided for winding the fishing line onto the spool 5675. The line guide 1000 is used to prevent tangling of the fishing line, so that the fishing line can be wound and unwound evenly.

[0019] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The wire guiding device 1000 includes three main units: a wire guiding unit 100, a connecting unit 200, and a pawl retainer unit 300. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the preferred embodiment of the invention shown, all three main units are integrally formed as one piece. However, it is understood that the three main units can be separate components and assembled together to form the line guide 1000. Each unit is preferably tubular in form, with a hole formed therethrough. The line guide unit 100 is preferably located above the connecting unit 200 and the pawl retainer unit 300 to facilitate the passage of the fishing line. On the other hand, the connecting unit 200 is used to secure the line guide 1000 to a horizontal winder, wherein the shaft of the horizontal winder (which is as follows) Figure 5The horizontal winding guard 5661 shown is inserted through a hole in the coupling unit 200. This facilitates the housing of the pawl 5383, and the pawl retainer unit 300 allows the pawl 5383 to reside within it so as to interact with the worm shaft 5660 at the horizontal windinger, thereby smoothly guiding the fishing line from the spool 5675.

[0020] like Figure 3 As shown, the present invention focuses on a line guide unit 100, wherein a sleeve 110 is inserted into a hole in the line guide unit 100, the hole extending longitudinally through the line guide unit 100. The sleeve 110 serves to reinforce the line guide unit 100 to prevent damage to the line guide unit 100 by the fishing line. The line guide unit 100 has an inner surface that defines a wall 120 surrounding the hole of the sleeve 110. The sleeve 110 is preferably made of a reinforcing material such as ceramic, and the sleeve 110 is held in place within the line guide unit 100 by one or more protruding ribs 121 extending from the wall 120 of the hole to contact the sleeve 110, such that the sleeve 110 has no movement or limited movement within the hole of the line guide unit 100.

[0021] exist Figure 4 In the preferred embodiment of the invention shown, the wire guide unit 100 has two ribs 121 at positions adjacent to the two ends 111 of the sleeve 110, thereby clamping the sleeve 110. A first rib is located at a first end of the sleeve 110, and a second rib is located at a second end of the sleeve 110. Each rib 121 is in the form of a protrusion extending radially from the wall of the orifice and tapering inward from each end of the wall 120 to reach the end 111 of the sleeve 110. The outer end 122 of the rib 121 (which is also the end of the wall 120) has a larger diameter than the inner end 123 of the rib 121, while the inner end 123 of the rib 121 has a smaller diameter than the end 111 of the sleeve 110, to restrict movement of the sleeve 110 and to hold the sleeve 110 within the space protected by the two ribs 121. It should be noted that if the inner end 123 of rib 121 is smaller than the end 111 of sleeve 110 or is large enough to prevent sleeve 110 from leaving the wire guide unit 100, sleeve 110 can be kept within the wire guide unit 100.

[0022] The end of the wall 120 of the hole and the end 111 of the sleeve 100 have a thickness defining rib 121 therebetween. Figure 4The distance 'D' shown is from 0.3 mm to 0.8 mm, with 0.5 mm being the most preferred distance. The thickness of rib 121 extends from the outer end 122 of rib 121 to the inner end 123 of rib 121. This thickness of rib 121 provides sufficient strength to hold sleeve 110 in place. Since the wire guide device 1000 including rib 121 is preferably made of a plastic with brittle properties, the rib 121, which is not intended to be too thick, needs to have sufficiently high strength under stress.

[0023] To manufacture the wire guide device 1000, particularly the wire guide unit 100 with ribs 121, for holding the sleeve 111 in proper position within the wire guide unit 100, the present invention utilizes insert molding technology. A molding tool suitable for manufacturing the present invention is formed with a structure corresponding to the shape of the wire guide unit 100. This molding tool is configured to provide at least one molding cavity for receiving molding material, such as plastic, to form a complete or partial wire guide unit 100, which includes one or more ribs 121 projecting from the inner surface of the wire guide unit 100 for holding the sleeve 110 in proper position within the wire guide unit 100.

[0024] The sleeve 110 serves as a pre-placed insert within the molding cavity for performing the insert molding process. By filling the molding cavity with molding material, a wire guide unit 100 with the ribs 121 described above for holding the sleeve 110 and having the desired structure and dimensions can be formed. The sleeve 110 is already inserted into the wire guide unit 100 during the production stage and does not need to be inserted into the wire guide unit 100 after its manufacture. The entire wire guide device 1000 can be formed using other molding tools. The ribs can be manufactured not only by molding but also by bonding, welding, or hot-melt.

[0025] Figure 5 An exploded view of the baiting reel is shown, illustrating the location of the line guide 1000, which is intended to connect with a horizontal winder. A horizontal winder guard 5661 is inserted through the connecting unit 200, thereby allowing the horizontal winder to be inserted through the frame assembly 6736 of the reel. Table 1 below lists... Figure 5 The components of the bait reel shown.

[0026] Number Component Number Component 0686 E-clip 4502 Clutch pawl spring 1652 Screw 4588 Washer 1672 E-clip 4729 O-ring 1696 Bait control spacer (B) 4814 Screw 2122 Latch pin 4817 Screw 2123 Latch spring 4819 Idler gear 2127 Star brake spacer 4863 Star brake nut 2128 Washer 4865 Bearing spacer 2224 Spool tension spacer (A) 4874 Pawl cap 2427 O-ring 4883 Yoke 2429 O-ring 4884 Clutch cam retainer 2717 E-clip 4892 Stabilizer bar 3770 Key washer 4893 Washer 3927 Ball bearing 4932 Latch spring 4124 Star brake spring 4945 Ball bearing 4194 Ball bearing 5021 Roller clutch bearing 4343 Ball bearing 5142 Screw 5201 Yoke spring 5663 Clutch cam 5308 Washer 5664 Clutch pawl assembly 5310 Idler gear pin 5665 Clutch plate 5314 Latch plate retainer 5666 Clutch guard 5319 Bearing retainer 5668 Screw 5327 Idler gear spring 5669 Clutch lever guide 5328 Screw 5670 Clutch button assembly 5329 Drive shaft retainer 5671 Clutch lever guide 5334 Bushing 5673 Screw 5344 Screw 5674 Screw 5346 Spacer B 5675 Spool 5348 Screw 5676 Brake ring gear assembly 5376 Brake spring washer 5677 Brake housing assembly 5383 Pawl 5678 Washer 5503 O-ring 5679 Left side plate cam lever 5558 Screw 5680 Washer 5641 Handle nut plate 5681 Spring 5642 Handle nut 5682 Left side plate assembly 5644 Star brake 5714 Screw 5645 Bait control cap 5715 Drive shaft washer 5647 Roller clutch inner tube 5756 Screw 5652 Anti-reverse ratchet 5762 Screw 5653 Drive shaft 5858 Ball bearing 5654 Idler gear 5860 Star brake latch plate 5656 Horizontal wind protection 5970 Brake dial 5657 Line guide assembly 5971 O-ring 5659 Idler gear 6555 Washer 5660 Worm shaft 6655 Washer 5661 Horizontal wind protection 6701 Spacer 6713 Handle ball bump seal 6740 Brake washer 6736 Frame assembly 6741 Drive gear 6737 Handle assembly 6742 Brake washer 6738 Pinion 4692 B-100 oil 6739 Right side plate

[0027] Although the above description contains many illustrations, it should be understood that the preferred embodiments should not be regarded as a departure from the invention, and modifications may be made within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A line guiding device (1000) for a fishing reel, comprising: A wire guiding unit (100) having a hole extending longitudinally through it; as well as A sleeve (110) is disposed within the hole for receiving fishing line; The wire guide unit (100) has an inner surface that defines the wall (120) of the hole, and the inner surface is formed with one or more protruding ribs (121) for holding the sleeve (110) in place within the wire guide unit (100). The protruding ribs (121) are formed at the two ends (111) of the sleeve (110) to clamp the sleeve (110).

2. The line guiding device (1000) according to claim 1, wherein, Each protruding rib (121) is in the form of a protrusion that extends radially from the wall (120) of the hole and tapers inward from each end of the wall (120) to the end (111) of the sleeve (110).

3. The line guiding device (1000) according to claim 2, wherein, There is a distance of 0.3 mm to 0.8 mm between the end of the wall (120) of the hole and the end (111) of the sleeve (110).

4. The line guiding device (1000) according to claim 1, wherein, The line guide unit (100) is made of plastic.

5. The line guiding device (1000) according to claim 1, wherein, The sleeve (110) is made of ceramic.

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