Electric fishing reel

Abstract

An electric fishing reel is provided. A tip rod (R) is attached to the electric fishing reel (1). The electric fishing reel (1) has a reel body (3), a spool (5), a motor (7), a relay substrate (9), and a lead wire (11). The spool (5) is rotatably attached to the reel body (3). The motor (7) is driven by an external power source (P). The motor (7) has a drive shaft (7b). The drive shaft (7b) is in contact with the spool (5) and rotates the spool (5). The relay substrate (9) is disposed in the reel body (3). The relay substrate (9) relays the supply of electric power from the external power source (P) to the motor (7). The lead wire (11) connects the external power source (P) and the relay substrate (9) and is directly connected to the relay substrate (9). Accordingly, the reel body can be downsized and the waterproofness of the reel body can be improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to an electric fishing reel, and particularly to an electric fishing reel for mounting a tip rod. BACKGROUND

[0002] When fishing for small fish such as Hypomesus nipponensis, an electric fishing reel is sometimes used. For example, the electric fishing reel of Patent Literature 1 has a fishing reel main body, a spool rotatably mounted to the fishing reel main body, a motor, and a battery. The motor and the battery are housed in the fishing reel main body.

[0003] In addition, the electric fishing reel of Patent Literature 2 has a fishing reel main body, a spool rotatably mounted to the fishing reel main body, and a motor. The motor is housed in the fishing reel main body. The motor is driven by an external power source. A female plug is provided on the fishing reel main body. A male plug is connected to the external power source. By connecting the male plug to the female plug, driving force is supplied from the external power source to the motor.

[0004] [Related Art Documents]

[0005] [Patent Literature]

[0006] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-30240 Patent Literature 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-10614 SUMMARY

[0007] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

[0008] In the electric fishing reel of Patent Literature 1, a space for housing the battery in the fishing reel main body needs to be prepared. Therefore, there is a problem that the fishing reel main body is large-sized.

[0009] In addition, in the electric fishing reel of Patent Literature 1, the fishing reel main body is configured to be detachable for replacing the cover member. Therefore, water can intrude into the inside of the fishing reel main body from the gap between the cover member and the fishing reel main body.

[0010] Also, in the electric fishing reel of Patent Literature 2, the motor is driven by the plug structure. Therefore, the water resistance of the connection portion of the male plug and the female plug can decrease. In addition, the plug can be detached due to the operation of the fishing reel.

[0011] An object of the present application is to provide an electric fishing reel capable of achieving a small size of a fishing reel main body and improving the water resistance of the fishing reel main body.

[0012] [Technical Solution to Solve the Problem]

[0013] The electric fishing reel according to one aspect of the present application is mounted with a tip rod. The electric fishing reel has a fishing reel main body, a line roller, a motor, a relay unit, and a lead wire. The line roller is rotatably installed to the fishing reel main body. The motor is driven by an external power source. The motor has a driving shaft. The driving shaft is in contact with the line roller and rotates the line roller. The relay unit is disposed in the fishing reel main body. The relay unit relays the supply of electric power from the external power source to the motor. The lead wire connects the external power source and the relay unit. The lead wire is directly connected to the relay unit.

[0014] In the electric fishing reel according to the present application, since the motor is driven by the external power source, there is no need to prepare a space for a battery inside the fishing reel main body. Accordingly, compared with the prior art, the fishing reel main body can be made small.

[0015] In addition, in the electric fishing reel according to the present application, since there is no need to prepare a cover member for replacing the battery, compared with the prior art, the waterproof property of the fishing reel main body can be improved.

[0016] Furthermore, in the electric fishing reel according to the present application, the lead wire connecting the external power source and the relay unit is directly connected to the relay unit disposed in the fishing reel main body. Therefore, in the electric fishing reel according to the present application, there is no need to prepare a plug structure. Accordingly, compared with the prior art, the waterproof property of the fishing reel main body can be improved appropriately. In addition, the plug will not be detached due to the operation of the fishing reel.

[0017] In the electric fishing reel according to another aspect of the present application, it is preferable that the relay unit further has a relay housing covering at least a connection portion of the relay unit to which the lead wire is connected.

[0018] In this case, since the relay housing covers the connection portion of the lead wire to the relay unit, the waterproof property of the relay unit can be improved.

[0019] In the electric fishing reel according to another aspect of the present application, it is preferable that the relay unit and the relay housing constitute the relay unit. The relay unit is detachably installed to the fishing reel main body.

[0020] In this case, by detaching the relay unit from the fishing reel main body, the maintenance of the relay unit can be easily performed.

[0021] In the electric fishing reel according to another aspect of the present application, it is preferable that an internal space is formed between the relay unit and the relay housing. The lead wire is fixed to the relay unit in the internal space.

[0022] In this case, since the lead wire is fixed to the relay unit in the internal space, the lead wire can be prevented from being detached from the relay housing.

[0023] In the electric fishing reel according to the aspect of the present application, it is preferable that the relay housing have a hole portion for guiding the filler to the internal space.

[0024] In this case, since the lead wire is fixed to the relay portion in the internal space filled with the filler, the waterproof property of the connecting portion of the relay portion can be improved.

[0025] In the electric fishing reel according to the aspect of the present application, it is preferable that the filler be an adhesive. The lead wire is covered with the adhesive in a state of being fixed to the relay portion. In this case, the lead wire can be reliably prevented from being detached from the relay portion.

[0026] In the electric fishing reel according to the aspect of the present application, it is preferable that the relay portion have a relay substrate. The relay substrate is mounted to the relay housing. In this case, the relay substrate can function as a part of the housing, and thus the housing can be downsized.

[0027] In the electric fishing reel according to the aspect of the present application, it is preferable that the relay substrate further have a through hole through which the lead wire is fixed to the relay substrate. In this case, even if a tension is applied to the lead wire, the detachment of the lead wire can be prevented by the substrate itself.

[0028] In the electric fishing reel according to the aspect of the present application, it is preferable that the relay portion be a connecting terminal mounted to the relay housing. In this case, the structure of the relay housing or the relay unit can be simplified.

[0029] [Effects of Invention]

[0030] In the present application, the downsizing of the fishing reel main body can be achieved, and the waterproof property of the fishing reel main body can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the electric fishing reel according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 2 is a side view for explaining the internal structure of the electric fishing reel.

[0033] Figure 3 is a sectional view of the rear portion of the electric fishing reel.

[0034] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the relay unit of the electric fishing reel, viewed from below.

[0035] Figure 5 is a side view of the relay unit of the electric fishing reel.

[0036] Figure 6 is a side view of the relay unit of the modified example of the embodiment.

[0037] Figure 7 FIG. 2 is a side view of a relay unit of an electric fishing reel according to a second embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Figure 8 FIG. 3 is a side view of a relay unit of a modification of the second embodiment.

[0039] Figure 9 FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a rear portion of an electric fishing reel according to a third embodiment of the present application.

[0040] [Legend of Reference Numerals]

[0041] 1: Electric fishing reel; 3: Fishing reel main body; 5: Spool; 7: Motor; 7b: Drive shaft; 8, 108, 208: Relay unit; 9: Relay substrate; 9a: First hole portion; 11: Lead wire; 15, 115: Relay housing; 15d: Second hole portion; 24, 124: Connection terminal; 116a: Fourth hole portion; 117a: Third hole portion; M: Filler; P: External power supply; S: Internal space of relay unit, internal space between relay housing and lower housing; T: Power receiving terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] [First Embodiment]

[0043] An electric fishing reel 1 to which an embodiment of the present application is applied is a fishing reel used when small fish such as Japanese croaker are fished. As shown in FIG. 1, a tip rod R is attached to the electric fishing reel 1. Figure 1

[0044] Here, in the following description, a direction in which a fishing line is paid out is defined as a front direction (front side). In addition, a direction opposite to the direction in which the fishing line is paid out is defined as a rear direction (rear side). In addition, in a state in which the electric fishing reel 1 is disposed on a setting object, a direction away from the setting object is defined as an upper direction (upper side). In a state in which the electric fishing reel 1 is disposed on a setting object such as the ground, a direction close to the setting object is defined as a lower direction (lower side).

[0045] As shown in FIG. 1, the electric fishing reel 1 has a fishing reel main body 3, a spool 5, a motor 7 (see FIG. 2), a relay substrate 9 (an example of a relay portion: see FIG. 3), and a lead wire 11 (see FIG. 4). As shown in FIG. 1, the electric fishing reel 1 also has a spool shaft 13 and a relay housing 15. As shown in FIG. 1, the electric fishing reel 1 also has a control substrate 21, a flexible substrate 23, a spool shaft holding member 25, and an operation member 27. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 ​​​​​​​

[0046] As Figure 1 shown, the fishing reel main body 3 has an upper side housing 17 and a lower side housing 19. The upper side housing 17 forms an upper portion of the fishing reel main body 3. The upper side housing 17 is mounted to the lower side housing 19. For example, the upper side housing 17 is fixed to the lower side housing 19 by fixing members such as screw members, which are not shown.

[0047] On the upper side housing 17, a Figure 2 control substrate 21 shown is mounted. The control substrate 21 controls rotation of the motor 7. The control substrate 21 is connected to the motor 7 and the relay substrate 9 through a flexible substrate 23.

[0048] For example, the control substrate 21 is mounted to the upper side housing 17 through a mechanism mounting member 22. On the upper side housing 17, a Figure 1 spool shaft holding member 25 shown is mounted. The spool shaft holding member 25 is a member for holding the spool shaft 13. A tip rod R is mounted to a front portion of the spool shaft holding member 25.

[0049] As Figure 3 shown, a latching claw 17a is provided on the upper side housing 17. For example, the latching claw 17a protrudes from an inner surface of a rear portion of the upper side housing 17. The latching claw 17a is formed integrally with the inner surface of the rear portion of the upper side housing 17. A latching claw 15c (to be described later) of the relay housing 15 is latched on the latching claw 17a.

[0050] As Figure 1 shown, the lower side housing 19 forms a lower portion of the fishing reel main body 3. For example, the upper side housing 17 is fixed to the lower side housing 19 by fixing members such as screw members, which are not shown.

[0051] On the lower side housing 19, a plurality of leg portions 19c, for example, three leg portions 19c are provided. The plurality of leg portions 19c come into contact with a setting object. In Figure 1 , two leg portions 19c are shown.

[0052] As Figure 3 shown, a protruding portion 19a is provided on the lower side housing 19. The protruding portion 19a protrudes from a lower surface of the lower side housing 19. A latching hole 19b is provided on the protruding portion 19a. A protrusion 15b (to be described later) of the relay housing 15 is latched on the latching hole 19b.

[0053] As Figure 1 shown, the spool 5 is disposed at a front portion of the fishing reel main body 3. The spool 5 is rotatably mounted to the fishing reel main body 3. For example, as Figure 2 shown, the spool 5 is rotatably supported to the spool shaft 13. That is, the spool 5 is supported by the spool shaft 13 and the spool shaft holding member 25 (refer to Figure 1) is rotatably mounted to the reel body 3.

[0054] As shown in Figure 2 , the motor 7 is driven by an external power source P. The external power source P is arranged outside the reel body 3. The motor 7 is mounted to the reel body 3 through the mechanism mounting member 22.

[0055] The motor 7 is swingably mounted to the reel body 3. For example, the motor 7 has a drive shaft 7b. In detail, the motor 7 has a motor body 7a and the drive shaft 7b. The motor body 7a operates by receiving electric power supplied from the external power source P. The motor body 7a is connected to the control substrate 21 and the relay substrate 9 through the flexible substrate 23.

[0056] The motor body 7a is swingably mounted to the mechanism mounting member 22. Since the mechanism mounting member 22 is fixed to the upper case 17, the motor body 7a can swing with respect to the upper case 17.

[0057] The drive shaft 7b is provided to the motor body 7a. The drive shaft 7b rotates by the operation of the motor body 7a. The drive shaft 7b contacts the spool 5 and rotates the spool 5. The drive shaft 7b can swing with respect to the upper case 17 together with the motor body 7a.

[0058] The posture of the drive shaft 7b is switched between a first posture in contact with the spool 5 and a second posture away from the spool 5 by an operation member 27 (refer to Figure 1 ). The operation member 27 is swingably mounted to the mechanism mounting member 22. Since the mechanism mounting member 22 is mounted to the upper case 17, the operation member 27 can swing with respect to the upper case 17.

[0059] For example, by the swing of the operation member 27, the motor body 7a and the drive shaft 7b swing with respect to the upper case 17. Thereby, the posture of the drive shaft 7b is switched between the first posture and the second posture.

[0060] In a case where the posture of the drive shaft 7b is the first posture, the drive shaft 7b contacts the spool 5. In this state, when the motor body 7a operates, the spool 5 rotates. In a case where the posture of the drive shaft 7b is the second posture, the drive shaft 7b is away from the spool 5. In this state, the spool 5 does not rotate.

[0061] As shown in Figure 2 , the relay substrate 9 relays the supply of electric power from the external power source P to the motor 7. In addition, the relay substrate 9 relays the supply of electric power from the external power source P to the control substrate 21. The relay substrate 9 is connected to the external power source P through the lead wire 11. The relay substrate 9 is connected to the motor 7 and the control substrate 21 through the flexible substrate 23.

[0062] Specifically, by contacting the connection terminal 24 mounted on the relay housing 15 with the power receiving terminal T provided on the flexible substrate 23, electric power of the external power source P is supplied to the motor 7 and the control substrate 21.

[0063] A part of the connection terminal 24 is exposed in a plate shape on the surface of the relay housing 15. In addition, a part of the connection terminal 24 is disposed inside the relay housing 15 and connected with the relay substrate 9. Here, the power receiving terminal T is in elastic contact with the part of the connection terminal 24 exposed in a plate shape on the surface of the relay housing 15. Accordingly, even if the attachment and detachment of the relay unit 8 with respect to the reel body 3 is repeated, the supply of electric power can be stabilized.

[0064] As shown in Figure 2 , the relay substrate 9 is disposed inside the reel body 3. As shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the relay substrate 9 has a first hole portion 9a (an example of a through hole). The first hole portion 9a is used to guide the lead wire 11 to the inside space S (described later) of the relay unit 8. The first hole portion 9a penetrates the relay substrate 9.

[0065] As shown in Figure 4 , the relay housing 15 covers the relay substrate 9. The relay substrate 9 is mounted on the relay housing 15. The relay substrate 9 and the relay housing 15 constitute the relay unit 8. As shown in Figure 5 , on the inner side of the relay unit 8, for example, between the relay substrate 9 and the relay housing 15, the inside space S is formed.

[0066] As shown in Figure 5 , in a state where the lead wire 11 is disposed in the inside space S, the relay housing 15 covers at least the connection portion of the relay substrate 9 connected with the lead wire 11.

[0067] As shown in Figure 3 , the relay unit 8 is mounted on the reel body 3 in a detachable manner. For example, the relay unit 8 is mounted on the reel body 3 in a detachable manner by elastic engagement.

[0068] Specifically, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the relay housing 15 has a housing body 15a, a protrusion 15b, and an engagement claw 15c. As shown in Figure 4 , the relay substrate 9 is mounted on the housing body 15a. For example, in a state where the relay substrate 9 is mounted on the housing body 15a, the relay substrate 9 and the housing body 15a are formed in a cuboid shape. The relay substrate 9 forms the lower surface of the cuboid. The housing body 15a forms the other surfaces of the cuboid except for the lower surface.

[0069] AsFigure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a protrusion 15b is provided on the housing body 15a. For example, the protrusion 15b is integrally formed with the front part of the housing body 15a. The protrusion 15b is engaged in the engagement hole 19b of the lower housing 19 (see reference). Figure 3 ).

[0070] The engaging claw 15c is provided on the housing body 15a. For example, the engaging claw 15c is integrally formed with the upper part of the housing body 15a. The engaging claw 15c is engaged with the engaging claw 17a of the upper housing 17 (see reference). Figure 3 ).

[0071] In this way, by engaging the protrusion 15b and the engaging claw 15c with the engaging hole 19b and the engaged claw 17a respectively, the main body 15a can be installed on the fishing reel body 3. Furthermore, by disengaging the protrusion 15b and the engaging claw 15c from the engaging hole 19b and the engaged claw 17a, the main body 15a can be removed from the fishing reel body 3.

[0072] like Figure 1 As shown, the lead line 11 extends from the rear of the fishing reel body 3 toward the interior of the fishing reel body 3. For example, the lead line 11 passes through a hole 19e provided at the rear of the lower housing 19. In detail, a sleeve member 20 is disposed in the hole 19e, and the lead line 11 passes through the sleeve member 20.

[0073] like Figure 5 As shown, lead 11 is directly connected to the relay substrate 9. For example, lead 11 is fixed to the relay substrate 9 within the internal space S of the relay unit 8. Specifically, lead 11 is inserted through the first hole 9a of the relay substrate 9. One end of lead 11 is directly or indirectly connected and fixed to the connection terminal 24 provided on the relay substrate 9 by a fixing means such as soldering H. In this state, the relay substrate 9 is mounted to the relay housing 15 with one end of lead 11 disposed within the internal space S of the relay unit 8.

[0074] With this configuration, one end of the lead 11 is connected and fixed to the relay substrate 9 within the internal space S of the relay unit 8. Here, the other end of the lead 11 is connected to an external power supply P.

[0075] The electric fishing reel 1 described above has the following characteristics. Since the motor 7 is driven by an external power source P, there is no need to prepare space for a battery inside the reel body 3. Therefore, miniaturization of the reel body 3 is possible.

[0076] Furthermore, in the electric fishing reel 1, since there is no need to prepare a cover component for battery replacement, the waterproofness of the fishing reel body 3 can be improved. Additionally, in the electric fishing reel 1, the lead wire 11 for supplying electrical power from the external power source P is directly connected to the relay board 9. Therefore, in the electric fishing reel 1, since there is no need to prepare a plug structure as in the prior art, the waterproofness of the fishing reel body 3 can be appropriately improved. Furthermore, the plug will not detach even when the fishing reel body 3 is operated.

[0077] Furthermore, in the electric fishing reel 1, since the relay housing 15 covers the connection between the lead wire 11 and the relay base plate 9, the waterproofness of the relay base plate 9 can be improved. In addition, since the relay base plate 9 is mounted on the relay housing 15, the relay base plate 9 can function as part of the housing, thereby enabling the housing to be miniaturized.

[0078] In addition, in the electric fishing reel 1, the relay unit 8 can be easily maintained by removing it from the main body 3 of the fishing reel.

[0079] Furthermore, in this electric fishing reel 1, since the lead 11 is fixed to the relay substrate 9 within the internal space S of the relay unit 8, it is possible to prevent the lead 11 from detaching from the relay substrate 9. For example, since the lead 11 is fixed to the relay substrate 9 by passing through the first hole 9a, even if tension is applied to the lead 11, the relay substrate 9 itself can prevent the lead 11 from detaching.

[0080] (A variation of the first embodiment)

[0081] In this variation, such as Figure 6 As shown, a second hole 15d (an example of a hole) is provided on the relay housing 15 of the electric fishing reel 1 in the first embodiment. The second hole 15d is used to guide the filler M into the internal space S of the relay unit 8. For example, the filler M is an adhesive.

[0082] The second hole 15d is provided in the housing body 15a of the relay housing 15. In this modified example, the second hole 15d is provided in the upper part of the housing body 15a. The second hole 15d penetrates the upper wall of the housing body 15a.

[0083] In this case, lead 11 is fixed to relay substrate 9 within the internal space S of relay unit 8, between relay substrate 9 and filler M. Lead 11, while fixed to relay substrate 9, is covered by filler M. Figure 6 In the diagram, the filler M of the internal space S of relay unit 8 is shown in shaded form.

[0084] For example, the filler M is injected into the inside space S of the relay unit 8 through the second hole portion 15d. The inside space S of the relay unit 8 is filled with the filler M. Accordingly, the lead wire 11 is covered with the adhesive in the state of being fixed to the relay substrate 9 in the inside space S of the relay unit 8.

[0085] By so constituting, it is possible to reliably prevent the lead wire 11 from being detached from the relay substrate 9. In addition, it is possible to improve the waterproof property of the connecting portion of the relay substrate 9 by the filler M.

[0086] <Second Embodiment>

[0087] In the second embodiment, the object to which the lead wire 11 is directly connected is different from that of the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, only the structure different from that of the first embodiment is described. The structure common to the first embodiment is as described in the first embodiment.

[0088] Figure 7 The illustrated relay unit 108 is detachably mounted to the reel body 3. The manner in which the relay unit 108 is mounted to the reel body 3 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

[0089] As Figure 7 illustrated, the relay unit 108 has a relay housing 115 and a connecting terminal 124 (an example of a relay portion). The inside space S is formed in the inside of the relay housing 115. The connecting terminal 124 is mounted to the relay housing 115. A part of the connecting terminal 124 is exposed in a plate shape on the surface of the relay housing 115. In addition, a part of the connecting terminal 124 is disposed in the inside of the relay housing 115. The lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connecting terminal 124.

[0090] In the state in which the lead wire 11 is disposed in the inside space S, the relay housing 115 covers at least the connecting portion of the connecting terminal 124 to which the lead wire 11 is connected.

[0091] The relay housing 115 has a housing body 116 and a cover member 117. The housing body 116 forms the side portion and the upper portion of the relay housing 115. The cover member 117 forms the bottom portion of the relay housing 115. The cover member 117 is mounted to the housing body 116. The inside space S is formed between the housing body 116 and the cover member 117. The protrusion 15b and the engagement claw 15c of the first embodiment are provided on the housing body 116.

[0092] A connection terminal 124 is mounted on the upper portion of the case body 116. A portion of the connection terminal 124 is arranged in the internal space S of the case body 116. A third hole portion 117a for guiding the lead wire 11 to the internal space S is provided on the cover member 117. The lead wire 11 passes through the third hole portion 117a from the external space of the relay case 115 toward the internal space S. The lead wire 11 is directly connected and fixed to the connection terminal 124 in the internal space S of the relay case 115.

[0093] The connection terminal 124 contacts with the power receiving terminal T connected to the flexible substrate 23. The connection terminal 124 is mounted on the relay case 115 (the case body 116). For example, the connection terminal 124 is mounted on the upper portion of the case body 116. The connection terminal 124 is formed in a L-shaped cross section. A portion of the connection terminal 124 is arranged in the internal space S. The lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminal 124. For example, one end portion of the lead wire 11 is fixed to the connection terminal 124 by a fixing means such as soldering H.

[0094] In the above-described second embodiment, the following features can be achieved. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, since the motor 7 is driven by the external power source P, it is not necessary to prepare a space for a battery in the inside of the fishing reel body 3. Therefore, the fishing reel body 3 can be downsized.

[0095] In addition, since it is not necessary to prepare a cover member for a battery, the waterproof property of the fishing reel body 3 can be improved. In addition, the lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminal 124. Therefore, since it is not necessary to prepare a plug structure as in the prior art, the waterproof property of the fishing reel body 3 can be appropriately improved. In addition, even if the fishing reel body 3 is operated, the plug is not detached.

[0096] In addition, since the connection terminal 124 is mounted on the relay case 115, the structure of the relay case 115 or the relay unit 108 can be simplified. In addition, since the relay case 115 covers the connection portion of the lead wire 11 and the connection terminal 124, the waterproof property of the relay substrate 9 can be improved.

[0097] In addition, since the lead wire 11 is connected to the connection terminal 124 in the inside of the relay case 115, the waterproof property of the portion where the lead wire 11 and the connection terminal 124 are connected can be improved. In addition, by detaching the relay unit 108 from the fishing reel body 3, the maintenance of the relay unit 108 can be easily performed. Furthermore, since the lead wire 11 is fixed to the connection terminal 124 in the internal space S, the lead wire 11 can be prevented from being detached from the connection terminal 124.

[0098] (Modified example of the second embodiment)

[0099] In the present modified example, as in the second embodiment,Figure 8 As shown, a fourth hole 116a is provided on the relay housing 115 of the second embodiment. The fourth hole 116a is used to guide the filler M into the internal space S. For example, the filler M is an adhesive.

[0100] The fourth hole 116a is provided in the housing body 116 of the relay housing 115. In this modified example, the fourth hole 116a is provided in the upper part of the housing body 116. The fourth hole 116a penetrates the upper wall of the housing body 116.

[0101] In this case, filler M is injected into the internal space S through the fourth hole 116a. Lead 11 is fixed to the connection terminal 124 within the internal space S of the relay unit 108, between the connection terminal 124 and the filler M. Lead 11, while fixed to the connection terminal 124, is covered by the filler M. Figure 8 In the diagram, the filler M of the internal space S of the relay unit 108 is shown in shaded form.

[0102] This configuration reliably prevents the lead 11 from detaching from the connector 124. Furthermore, the filler M enhances the water resistance of the portion where the lead 11 connects to the connector 124.

[0103] <Third Implementation Method>

[0104] The third embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that the relay housing 115 only has a housing body 116. That is, in the third embodiment, the relay housing 115 does not have a cover member 117. In the third embodiment, only the structure that differs from the second embodiment will be described. The structure that is the same as the second embodiment will be described according to the first embodiment.

[0105] Figure 9 The relay unit 208 shown is detachably mounted on the fishing reel body 3. The relay unit 208 is mounted on the fishing reel body 3 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. For example, the protrusion 15b of the housing body 116 engages with the engagement hole 19b of the lower housing 19. The engagement claw 15c of the housing body 116 engages with the engagement claw 17a of the upper housing 17.

[0106] like Figure 9 As shown, the relay unit 208 has a relay housing 115 and a connection terminal 124 (an example of a relay unit). Since the structure of the relay housing 115 and the connection terminal 124 is the same as in the second embodiment, detailed description is omitted.

[0107] An internal space S is formed between the relay housing 115 and the fishing reel body 3. For example, an internal space S is formed between the relay housing 115 and the lower housing 19.

[0108] The lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminal 124. For example, the lead wire 11 passes through the sleeve member 20 provided to the hole portion 19e of the lower case 19 and is guided to the internal space S. The lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminal 124 in the internal space S. For example, the lead wire 11 is fixed to the connection terminal 124 in the internal space S by a fixing means such as soldering H.

[0109] In the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, since the motor 7 is driven by the external power source P, a space for a battery does not need to be prepared in the inside of the fishing reel body 3. Therefore, the fishing reel body 3 can be downsized.

[0110] Further, since a cover member for a battery does not need to be prepared, the waterproofness of the fishing reel body 3 can be improved. Further, the lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminal 124. Therefore, since a plug structure as in the prior art does not need to be prepared, the waterproofness of the fishing reel body 3 can be appropriately improved. Further, even if the fishing reel body 3 is operated, the plug does not come off. Further, since the connection terminal 124 is mounted to the relay case 115, the structure of the relay case 115 or the relay unit 208 can be simplified.

[0111] Further, since the lead wire 11 is connected to the connection terminal 124 in the inside of the relay case 115, the waterproofness of the portion where the lead wire 11 and the connection terminal 124 are connected can be improved. Further, by detaching the relay unit 208 from the fishing reel body 3, the maintenance of the relay unit 208 can be easily performed.

[0112] [Industrial applicability]

[0113] The present application can be applied to an electric fishing reel for a tip rod.

Claims

1. An electric fishing reel for mounting a tip rod, characterized by comprising a fishing reel main body, a line roller, a motor, a relay portion, a relay housing, and a lead wire, wherein the line roller is rotatably mounted to the fishing reel main body; the motor is driven by an external power source, has a drive shaft in contact with the line roller and rotating the line roller; the relay portion is configured to the fishing reel main body for relaying electric power supplied from the external power source to the motor; the relay housing covers at least a connecting portion of the relay portion connected to the lead wire; the lead wire connects the external power source and the relay portion and is directly connected to the relay portion; an internal space is formed between the relay portion and the relay housing; a filler is filled in the internal space; the lead wire is fixed to the relay portion in the internal space filled with the filler; the relay housing has a hole portion for guiding the filler to the internal space; and the lead wire is fixed to the relay portion in the internal space filled with the filler.

2. The electric fishing reel according to claim 1, characterized in that the relay portion and the relay housing are configured as a relay unit; and the relay unit is detachably mounted to the fishing reel main body.

3. The electric fishing reel according to claim 1, characterized in that the filler is an adhesive; and the lead wire is covered by the adhesive in a state of being fixed to the relay portion.

4. The electric fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the relay portion has a relay substrate mounted to the relay housing.

5. The electric fishing reel according to claim 4, characterized in that the relay substrate has a through hole through which the lead wire is fixed to the relay substrate.

6. The electric fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the relay portion is a connecting terminal mounted to the relay housing. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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