Handle and fishing reel seat and fishing rod having the same

Abstract

The present invention aims to provide a fishing rod capable of simply changing a handle in correspondence with the size of a fisherman's body and hands. A reel seat (12) of a fishing rod (10) is provided with a front handle (14). The front handle (14) has a handle main body (32) composed of a thin-walled resin, a fixing ring (33), and a core tube (31). The fixing ring (33) is fixed to a rear end portion (26) of a reel seat main body (15), and the core tube (31) is threadedly engaged with the fixing ring (33) in a detachable manner. The core tube (31) is screwed into the fixing ring (33), whereby the handle main body (32) is clamped between the two. Both ends of the handle main body (32) abut against a stepped portion (43) of the fixing ring (33) and a stepped portion (47) of the core tube (31).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the construction of fishing rods and reel seats, and more specifically, to the construction of handles mounted on them. Background Technology

[0002] For example, in sea fishing using a double-bearing type reel, the angler holds the rear end of the rod under their arm and grips (the so-called hold) the reel seat and reel, operating the rod and reel and performing various sea fishing maneuvers. To ensure proper operation of such a rod and reel, a handle is provided on the rod.

[0003] The handle generally has a front handle located on the reel seat and a tail handle located at the rear end of the fishing rod. To ensure good grip and operation of the fishing rod, the shapes of the front handle and tail handle are designed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 and Non-Patent Document 1).

[0004] Patent document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-146536.

[0005] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent No. 6000107.

[0006] Non-patent literature 1: 2020 SHIMANO Fishing Tackle Catalogue, p. 126.

[0007] Traditionally, handles have been designed to allow for a good grip and rod handling for most anglers. However, anglers vary in physique and hand size, so regardless of the handle design, it inevitably becomes a compromise for anglers of average build, aiming to achieve a high level of grip comfort. Summary of the Invention

[0008] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a fishing rod and reel seat that can be easily replaced with a handle without altering the performance of the fishing rod, in accordance with the physique and hand size of the angler, and to provide a handle structure for use in this purpose.

[0009] (1) The handle of the present invention comprises a cylindrical body, a handle body, and a fixing ring. The cylindrical body is slidably inserted into a blank that constitutes a fishing rod. The handle body is disposed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical body. The fixing ring is detachably engaged with the cylindrical body, thereby fixing the handle body to the cylindrical body.

[0010] The handle comprises a cylindrical body, a handle body, and a retaining ring. The cylindrical body is fitted into the blank and covers the outer circumference of the blank. The handle body is fitted into the cylindrical body. The shape of the handle body is not particularly limited, but various shapes can be designed to achieve the desired grip. The retaining ring engages with the cylindrical body, thereby, the retaining ring and the cylindrical body work together to fix the handle body to the cylindrical body. The aforementioned retaining ring disengages from the cylindrical body, thereby detaching the handle body from the cylindrical body. That is, one handle body can be replaced with another handle body.

[0011] (2) Preferably, the aforementioned handle body is a hollow component.

[0012] In this structure, a space is formed between the outer circumferential surface of the aforementioned cylindrical body and the inner circumferential surface of the aforementioned handle body. Therefore, even if the external dimensions of the aforementioned handle body increase, the weight of the handle body is suppressed, achieving a lightweight handle.

[0013] (3) Preferably, one side of the aforementioned cylindrical body is threadedly engaged with the other side of the aforementioned fixing ring, and the aforementioned fixing ring has a first seat portion that abuts against one end of the aforementioned handle body.

[0014] In this structure, the operator can easily attach and detach the retaining ring relative to the cylindrical body simply by rotating it. Therefore, disassembling the handle body is easy. Furthermore, since the handle body is assembled into the cylindrical body while being placed on the first seat of the retaining ring, assembling the handle body is also easy.

[0015] (4) Preferably, a second seat portion is formed on the outer edge of the aforementioned cylindrical body, which abuts against the other end of the aforementioned handle body.

[0016] In this structure, when the handle body is fitted into the cylindrical body, it can be positioned at a predetermined position relative to the cylindrical body (i.e., the position where the aforementioned second seat is formed). As a result, the assembly of the handle body becomes simpler.

[0017] (5) Preferably, the aforementioned cylindrical body has a locking finger portion that assists in threaded engagement with the aforementioned fixing ring.

[0018] In this structure, when installing or removing the retaining ring, the operator can wedge their fingers or tools into the finger-holding part, so the operation of the retaining ring is simple.

[0019] (6) Alternatively, an end face component may be installed on the end face of the aforementioned fixing ring.

[0020] The end face of the retaining ring mounted on the aforementioned cylindrical body is exposed. By providing an end face component on this end face, water and foreign matter are prevented from entering the retaining ring. Furthermore, it functions as the so-called handle tail end, and the handle's aesthetics are improved, resulting in a high level of product completion.

[0021] (7) The reel seat of the present invention comprises a reel seat body, a cylindrical body, a handle body, and a retaining ring. The aforementioned reel seat body is inserted axially into a blank forming a fishing rod and a fishing reel is assembled thereon. The aforementioned reel seat body is cylindrical, and the aforementioned cylindrical body is movably inserted into the aforementioned blank. The aforementioned handle body is disposed on the outer periphery of the aforementioned cylindrical body. The aforementioned retaining ring is detachably engaged with the aforementioned cylindrical body when the aforementioned blank can move axially. Thus, the aforementioned handle body is fixed to the aforementioned cylindrical body and connected to the axial end of the aforementioned reel seat body.

[0022] This reel holder also functions as a handle, and includes a reel holder body, a cylindrical body, a handle body, and a retaining ring. The reel holder body is mounted on a blank and holds the fishing reel. The cylindrical body fits into the blank and covers its outer circumference. The handle body fits into the cylindrical body. The shape of the handle body is not particularly limited, but various shapes can be designed to achieve the desired grip. The retaining ring engages with the cylindrical body, thereby, the retaining ring and the cylindrical body work together to secure the handle body to the cylindrical body. When the retaining ring disengages from the cylindrical body, the handle body disengages from the cylindrical body. That is, one handle body can be replaced with another handle body.

[0023] (8) Preferably, the axial rear side of the aforementioned fixing ring is threadedly engaged with the axial front side of the aforementioned cylindrical body, and the axial front side of the aforementioned fixing ring is threadedly engaged with the aforementioned winding wheel seat body.

[0024] In this structure, the operator can easily attach and detach the retaining ring relative to the winding wheel seat and the cylindrical body simply by rotating the retaining ring. Therefore, not only is it easy to replace the handle body, but also to replace the handle unit consisting of the cylindrical body, handle body, and retaining ring.

[0025] Preferably, the aforementioned retaining ring has a first seat portion that abuts against the axially forward end of the aforementioned handle body. In this case, the handle body is assembled into the cylindrical body while being placed on the seat portion of the retaining ring, thus facilitating the assembly of the handle body.

[0026] Preferably, a second seat portion is formed on the outer edge of the aforementioned cylindrical body, which abuts against the axial rearward end of the aforementioned handle body. In this case, when the handle body is fitted into the cylindrical body, it can be positioned at a predetermined position relative to the cylindrical body (i.e., the position where the aforementioned seat portion is formed). As a result, the assembly operation of the handle body becomes simpler.

[0027] Preferably, the aforementioned cylindrical body has a locking finger portion that assists in threaded engagement with the aforementioned retaining ring. In this case, when installing or removing the retaining ring, the operator can lock their fingers or tools into the locking finger portion, thus simplifying the operation of the retaining ring.

[0028] (9) The fishing rod of the present invention comprises a cylindrical body, a handle body, a fixing ring, and an end face component. The cylindrical body is movably inserted into a blank that constitutes the fishing rod. The handle body is disposed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical body. The fixing ring is detachably engaged with the cylindrical body when the rear end of the blank is axially inserted, thereby fixing the handle body to the cylindrical body. The end face component is detachably connected to the rear end of the blank and is detachably mounted on the axially rearward end face of the fixing ring.

[0029] The fishing rod comprises a blank, a cylindrical body, a handle body, a retaining ring, and an end face component. The cylindrical body is fitted into the blank, covering its outer circumference. The handle body is fitted into the cylindrical body. The shape of the handle body is not particularly limited, but various shapes can be designed to achieve a desired grip. The retaining ring engages with the cylindrical body, thereby working together to secure the handle body to the cylindrical body. The rear end of the blank is connected to the end face component, which is mounted on the retaining ring. That is, the handle unit, consisting of the cylindrical body, handle body, and retaining ring, is mounted on the blank with support on the end face component. Therefore, by detaching the end face component from the blank, the handle unit is detached from the blank. Furthermore, the retaining ring detaches from the cylindrical body, thereby detaching the handle body from the cylindrical body. In other words, one handle unit can be replaced with another handle unit, and one handle body can be replaced with another handle body.

[0030] (10) Preferably, the axial front side of the aforementioned fixing ring is threadedly engaged with the axial rear side of the aforementioned cylindrical body, and the aforementioned end face component is fitted into the axial rear side of the aforementioned fixing ring.

[0031] In this structure, the aforementioned end face components are easily detached, allowing the operator to easily install and remove the handle unit. Furthermore, the operator can easily install and remove the retaining ring relative to the cylindrical body simply by rotating it. Therefore, not only is replacing the handle body easy, but replacing the handle unit consisting of the cylindrical body, handle body, and retaining ring is also straightforward.

[0032] Preferably, the aforementioned retaining ring has a first seat portion that abuts against the axial rearward end of the aforementioned handle body. In this case, the handle body is assembled into the cylindrical body while being placed on the seat portion of the retaining ring, thus facilitating the assembly of the handle body.

[0033] Preferably, a second seat portion is formed on the outer edge of the aforementioned cylindrical body, which abuts against the axially forward end of the aforementioned handle body. In this case, when the handle body is fitted into the cylindrical body, it can be positioned at a predetermined position relative to the cylindrical body (i.e., the position where the aforementioned seat portion is formed). As a result, the assembly operation of the handle body becomes simpler.

[0034] Preferably, the aforementioned cylindrical body has a locking finger portion that assists in threaded engagement with the aforementioned retaining ring. In this case, when installing or removing the retaining ring, the operator can lock their fingers or tools into the locking finger portion, thus simplifying the operation of the retaining ring.

[0035] Invention Effects

[0036] According to the present invention, the handle or even the handle body of the fishing rod can be replaced, so that the angler can change the shape of the handle according to his or her body size and hand size without changing the performance of the fishing rod. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a partial view of a fishing rod 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of the main part of the winding wheel seat 12 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the front handle 14 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the rear handle 13 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the rear handle 13 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0042] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, this embodiment is merely one way of describing the fishing rod of the present invention, and it is obvious that the embodiments can be modified without changing the spirit of the invention.

[0043] 1. Overview of Fishing Rods

[0044] Figure 1 This is a partial view of a fishing rod 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] The fishing rod 10 is used with a dual-bearing type fishing reel, for example, for sea fishing. The fishing rod 10 includes a rod body 11 (equivalent to the "blade" described in the claims), a reel seat 12 mounted thereon, and a rear handle 13. In sea fishing, the angler, for example, holds the reel seat 12 and the fishing reel with his left hand, while simultaneously operating the fishing rod 10 and the fishing reel with the rear handle 13 tucked under his arm.

[0046] The figure also shows an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the reel seat 12 and the rear handle 13. The fishing rod 10 of this embodiment is characterized by the aforementioned structure of the reel seat 12 and the rear handle 13. The reel seat 12 has a front handle 14, and the front handle 14 and the rear handle 13 can be easily replaced to correspond to the size of the angler's hand and body size.

[0047] 2. Fishing rod body

[0048] In this embodiment, the fishing rod body 11 is constructed from a single blank. This blank is constructed according to known principles. For example, a resin base reinforced with carbon fiber (so-called pre-impregnation) is cut into a predetermined shape and wound around a spool. After the pre-impregnation is heated at a predetermined temperature in this state, the spool is removed, thereby firing the fishing rod body 11. However, it is obvious that the fishing rod body 11 can also be constructed from multiple blanks. Although not shown, a line guide is provided at a predetermined position on the fishing rod body 11, through which the fishing line released from the fishing reel is inserted and supported.

[0049] 3. Winding reel seat

[0050] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of the main parts of the winding wheel seat 12.

[0051] The reel holder 12 is cylindrical in shape, allowing for easy attachment and detachment of the aforementioned fishing reel (typically a casting reel). The reel holder 12 includes a reel holder body 15, a movable cover 16, and a front handle 14. In this embodiment, the reel holder body 15 and the movable cover 16 are known constructions, generally made of resin or metal. As shown in these figures, the fishing rod body 11 passes through the reel holder 12. The axial direction 17 of the fishing rod body 11 is aligned with the axial direction of the reel holder body 15, and the reel holder body 15 is fixed in a predetermined position on the fishing rod body 11. The two are typically bonded together using adhesive.

[0052] The winding wheel seat body 15 is formed as Figure 2 The cylindrical shape shown has a through hole 24 along the axial direction 17. In this embodiment, a gap 25 is provided to reduce the weight of the winding wheel holder body 15. As a result, the rear end portion 26 (corresponding to the "axial end portion" as described in the claims) of the winding wheel holder body 15 has a double cylindrical shape. That is, the rear end portion 26 has a small-diameter inner cylindrical portion 27 and a large-diameter outer cylindrical portion 28. In this embodiment, an internal thread 29 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the inner cylindrical portion 27. The outer cylindrical portion 28 determines the external shape of the rear end portion 26 of the winding wheel holder body 15. Although described in detail later, the front handle 14 is connected to this rear end portion 26.

[0053] The reel seat body 15 has a wrench 23 and a retaining cover 18. These are integrally formed with the reel seat body 15. The retaining cover 18 is integrally formed on the rear side 19 of the reel seat body 15 along the axial direction 17. One side of the foot of the fishing reel is inserted into the retaining cover 18 and held with a predetermined retaining force. A movable cover 16 is disposed on the front side 20 of the reel seat body 15 along the axial direction 17. The movable cover 16 has a cover body 21 and a threaded engagement ring 22. The cover body 21 is disposed on the reel seat body 15 and is slidable along the axial direction 17. The threaded engagement ring 22 is threadedly engaged with the reel seat body 15, and when the threaded engagement ring 22 is operated, it slides along the axial direction 17 together with the cover body 21. That is, the cover body 21 can approach and move away from the retaining cover 18. If the other side of the foot of the fishing reel is inserted into the cover body 21 and the threaded engagement ring 22 is operated, the foot of the fishing reel is clamped between the fixed cover 18 and the movable cover 16.

[0054] 4. Front handle

[0055] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the front handle 14.

[0056] The front handle 14 has the following shape: Figure 1 As shown, it is roughly frustum-shaped. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the front handle 14 has a core tube 31 (equivalent to the "cylindrical body" described in the claims), a handle body 32, and a retaining ring 33. Figure 2 As shown, the fishing rod body 11 is inserted into the core tube 31, and the handle body 32 covers the core tube 31. A retaining ring 33 is connected to the core tube 31, thereby clamping the handle body 32 between the two. The retaining ring 33, as described later, is connected to the rear end 26 of the reel seat body 15.

[0057] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the core tube 31 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The core tube 31 can be made of metal or resin. The inner diameter of the core tube 31 corresponds to the outer diameter of the fishing rod body 11, and the fishing rod body 11 can slide relative to the core tube 31 along the axial direction 17. An external thread 34 is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the core tube 31, that is, on the front side 20 of the axial direction 17.

[0058] On the other side of the core tube 31, namely the rear side 19 along the axial direction 17, a hook-shaped portion 35 is formed. This hook-shaped portion 35 has a large-diameter portion 36 and an umbrella portion 37 (equivalent to the "finger portion" as described in the claims), which are integrally formed continuously along the axial direction 17. The maximum outer diameter of the umbrella portion 37 is larger than the outer diameter of the large-diameter portion 36. Therefore, a stepped portion 47 (equivalent to the "second seat portion" as described in the claims) is formed at the boundary between the large-diameter portion 36 and the umbrella portion 37.

[0059] The umbrella portion 37 is shaped like a hat with a raised edge. This shape makes it easy for the operator to grip the core tube 31, and as described later, facilitates the assembly of the front handle 14. However, the shape of the umbrella portion 37 is not particularly limited; it can be any shape as long as the aforementioned stepped portion 47 is formed.

[0060] The retaining ring 33 has three cylindrical rings integrally connected, and the three cylindrical rings have a common center. The retaining ring 33 can be made of metal or resin. The retaining ring 33 is as follows... Figure 2 The inner cylinder 27 of the winding wheel seat body 15 is connected to the center of the retaining ring 33, which is aligned with the aforementioned axial direction 17. That is, the retaining ring 33 has a first ring 38, a second ring 39 and a third ring 40 in sequence from the front side 20 of the axial direction 17, with the second ring 39 arranged around the third ring 40.

[0061] The outer diameter of the first ring 38 corresponds to the inner diameter of the aforementioned inner cylinder 27, and an external thread 41 is formed on its outer circumferential surface. Therefore, the first ring 38 can be threadedly engaged with the aforementioned inner cylinder 27.

[0062] The diameter of the second ring 39 is larger than that of the first ring 38, forming two stepped portions 42 and 43. The stepped portion 42 is formed on the front side 20 of the axial direction 17. The outer diameter of the stepped portion 42 and the maximum outer diameter of the second ring 39 correspond to the inner and outer diameters of the outer cylinder portion 28 of the aforementioned winding wheel seat body 15, respectively. Therefore, the second ring 39 is smoothly connected to the rear end portion 26 of the aforementioned winding wheel seat body 15 in a continuous manner (see reference). Figure 1 and Figure 2 A step portion 43 (equivalent to the "first seat portion" as described in the claims) is formed on the rear side 19 of the axial direction 17. The outer diameter of the step portion 43 corresponds to the inner diameter of one side of the handle body 32, which will be described later.

[0063] The boundaries of ring 3, 40, with ring 1, 38, and ring 2, 39 are continuous (see reference). Figure 2 The third ring 40 extends axially to the rear side 19 of the axial direction 17. The inner diameter of the third ring 40 corresponds to the outer diameter of the aforementioned core tube 31. An internal thread 44 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the third ring 40. Therefore, the core tube 31 can be threadedly engaged with the third ring 40.

[0064] The handle body 32 is molded from carbon fiber reinforced resin. However, the material of the handle body 32 is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the handle body 32 is presented as... Figure 2 and Figure 3The thin-walled funnel-shaped handle, as shown, has a large-diameter cylindrical portion 45 and a narrowed-diameter portion 46. These are integrally formed, with the narrowed-diameter portion 46 continuous with the cylindrical portion 45, and the outer diameter of the narrowed-diameter portion 46 gradually decreasing towards the rear side 19 of the axial direction 17. The shape of the handle body 32 is not particularly limited, and is appropriately designed to correspond to the size of the angler's hand and physique.

[0065] The outer and inner diameters of the cylindrical portion 45 correspond to the outer diameters of the second ring 39 and the stepped portion 43, respectively. Therefore, one end of the handle body 32, i.e., the front side 20 along the axial direction 17, engages with the other end of the second ring 39, i.e., the rear side 19 along the axial direction 17, and the fixing ring 33 and the handle body 32 are smoothly continuous (see reference). Figure 1 and Figure 2 ).

[0066] The outer and inner diameters of the reduced-diameter portion 46, i.e., the rear side 19 along the axial direction 17, correspond to the outer diameters of the hook-shaped portion 35 and the stepped portion 47 of the aforementioned core tube 31, respectively. Therefore, the other end of the handle body 32, i.e., the rear side 19 along the axial direction 17, fits into the stepped portion 47 formed on the outer edge of the aforementioned core tube 31, and the handle body 32 and the core tube 31 are smoothly continuous (see reference). Figure 1 and Figure 2 ).

[0067] The front handle 14 is assembled according to the following points.

[0068] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the retaining ring 33 is fitted into the fishing rod body 11, which is inserted into the reel seat body 15. The aforementioned first ring 38 is screwed into the reel seat body 15, and the aforementioned second ring 39 is fitted into the reel seat body 15, with the retaining ring 33 fixed to the reel seat body 15. In this embodiment, the aforementioned first ring 38 is threadedly engaged with the reel seat body 15, but it can also be replaced by a structure in which the outer diameter of the first ring 38 and the inner diameter of the inner cylinder portion 27 of the reel seat body 15 are fitted and fixed by setting a predetermined fitting size. Alternatively, the aforementioned first ring 38 and second ring 39 can also be fixed to the reel seat body 15 by means of adhesive or the like. In addition, an O-ring may be present in the stepped portion 42 of the retaining ring 33.

[0069] The handle body 32 is fitted into the aforementioned second ring 39. Specifically, the cylindrical portion 45 of the handle body 32 is fitted into the stepped portion 43 of the aforementioned second ring 39. The core tube 31 is embedded in the fishing rod body 11, slides along the fishing rod body 11 towards the front side 20 in the axial direction 17, and is inserted into the handle body 32. The external thread 34 formed at the core tube 31 is threadedly engaged with the internal thread 44 formed at the aforementioned third ring 40, and is screwed into the front side 20 in the axial direction 17. Thus, the reduced diameter portion 46 of the handle body 32 is fitted into the stepped portion 47 of the core tube 31, and the handle body 32 is clamped between the core tube 31 and the retaining ring 33. The core tube 31 is threadedly engaged with the retaining ring 33, so the core tube 31 can be freely installed and removed from the retaining ring 33.

[0070] 5. Rear handle

[0071] Figure 4 This is a sectional view of the rear handle 13. Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the rear handle 13.

[0072] The rear handle 13 is located at the rear end of the fishing rod body 11 (see reference). Figure 1 The rear handle 13 has the following shape. Figure 4 and Figure 1 As shown, it is slender and roughly frustum-shaped. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the rear handle 13 has a core tube 51 (equivalent to a "cylindrical body" as described in the claims), a handle body 52, a retaining ring 53, and a tail plug 71 (equivalent to an "end face component" as described in the claims). The fishing rod body 11 is inserted through the core tube 51 and connected to the tail plug 71. Similar to the aforementioned front handle 14, the handle body 52 covers the core tube 51, and the retaining ring 53 is connected to the core tube 51, thereby clamping the handle body 52 between the core tube 51 and the retaining ring 53.

[0073] The core tube 51 is cylindrical. The core tube 51 can be made of metal or resin. The inner diameter of the core tube 51 corresponds to the outer diameter of the fishing rod body 11, and the fishing rod body 11 can slide relative to the core tube 51 along the axial direction 17. An external thread 54 is formed on the rear side 19 of the core tube 51 along the axial direction 17.

[0074] A hook-shaped portion 55 is formed on the front side 20 of the core tube 51 along the axial direction 17. This hook-shaped portion 55 has a large-diameter portion 56 and an umbrella portion 57 (equivalent to the "finger portion" as described in the claims), which are integrally formed continuously along the axial direction 17. The maximum outer diameter of the umbrella portion 57 is larger than the outer diameter of the large-diameter portion 56; therefore, as... Figure 5 As shown, a stepped portion 67 (equivalent to the "second seat portion" as described in the claims) is formed at the boundary between the large diameter portion 56 and the umbrella portion 57.

[0075] The umbrella portion 57 is shaped like a hat with a raised edge. This shape makes it easy for the operator to grip the core tube 51, and as described later, facilitates the assembly of the rear handle 13. However, the shape of the umbrella portion 57 is not particularly limited; it can be any shape as long as the aforementioned stepped portion 67 is formed.

[0076] The retaining ring 53 has three cylindrical rings, such as Figure 5 As shown, they share a common center and are integrally connected. The retaining ring 53 can be made of metal or resin. The retaining ring 53 passes through the rear end of the fishing rod body 11, and the center of the retaining ring 53 is aligned with the aforementioned axis 17. The retaining ring 53 consists of a first ring 58, a second ring 59, and a third ring 60 in sequence from the rear side 19 of the axis 17. They are arranged side by side along the axis 17, with the first ring 58 having the largest outer diameter and the third ring 60 having the smallest outer diameter.

[0077] The inner diameter of the third ring 60 corresponds to the outer diameter of the core tube 51, and an internal thread 61 is formed on its inner circumferential surface. Therefore, the third ring 60 can be threadedly engaged with the core tube 51. The second ring 59 is cylindrical with a larger diameter than the third ring 60. The inner diameter of the second ring 59 corresponds to the outer diameter of the boss portion 72 of the tail bolt 71, which will be described later.

[0078] The first ring 58 is cylindrical with a larger diameter than the second ring 59, forming a stepped portion 62 with a flange (see reference). Figure 5 A stepped portion 62 is formed on the end face of the rear side 19 in the axial direction 17. The outer diameter of the stepped portion 62 and the maximum outer diameter of the first ring 58 correspond to the inner and outer diameters of the cylindrical portion 65 of the handle body 52, respectively. Therefore, the first ring 58 is smoothly connected to the cylindrical portion 65 of the handle body 52 in a continuous manner (see reference). Figure 1 and Figure 4 The inner diameter of the first ring 58 corresponds to the outer diameter of the stepped portion 73 of the tail bolt 71, which will be described later.

[0079] The tail bolt 71 is disc-shaped and made of metal or resin. The tail bolt 71 has a bolt body 74 and the aforementioned boss portion 72, which are integrally formed. The boss portion 72 is cylindrical and engages with the second ring 59 of the aforementioned retaining ring 53. The inner diameter of the second ring 59 and the outer diameter of the boss portion 72 are set to predetermined engagement dimensions, thereby allowing the boss portion 72 to be fitted and fixed to the second ring 59. Alternatively, it can be constructed with an external thread formed on the outer circumferential surface of the boss portion 72 and an internal thread formed on the second ring 59, resulting in a threaded engagement between the two.

[0080] A portion of the bolt body 74 is reduced in diameter, thereby forming the aforementioned stepped portion 73. This stepped portion 73 is fitted into the first ring 58. Alternatively, the inner diameter of the first ring 58 and the outer diameter of the stepped portion 73 can be set to predetermined fitting dimensions, thereby fixing the stepped portion 73 to the first ring 58. Furthermore, when the aforementioned boss portion 72 is fitted into the second ring 59, the following structure can be adopted: an external thread is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the aforementioned stepped portion 73, and an internal thread is formed on the first ring 58, thereby threading the two together. In addition, the rear end face 75 of the bolt body 74 bulges outward gently, improving the aesthetics of the tail bolt 71.

[0081] The handle body 52 is molded from carbon fiber reinforced resin. However, the material of the handle body 52 is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the handle body 52 is presented as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 The thin-walled funnel-shaped handle 52, as shown, has a large-diameter cylindrical portion 65 and a narrowed-diameter portion 66. These are integrally formed, with the narrowed-diameter portion 66 continuous with the cylindrical portion 65, and the outer diameter of the narrowed-diameter portion 66 gradually decreasing towards the front side 20 of the axial direction 17. The shape of the handle body 52 is not particularly limited, and the design is appropriately modified to correspond to the size of the angler's hand and physique.

[0082] The outer and inner diameters of the cylindrical portion 65 correspond to the outer diameters of the first ring 58 and the stepped portion 62, respectively. Therefore, the rear side 19 of the handle body 52 along the axial direction 17 fits into the front side 20 of the first ring 58, and the fixing ring 53 is smoothly continuous with the handle body 52 (see reference). Figure 1 and Figure 4 ).

[0083] The outer and inner diameters of the end of the reduced diameter portion 66, i.e., the front side 20 along the axial direction 17, correspond to the outer diameters of the hook-shaped portion 55 and the outer diameter of the stepped portion 67 of the aforementioned core tube 51, respectively. Therefore, the front side 20 along the axial direction 17 of the handle body 52 fits into the stepped portion 67 formed on the outer edge of the aforementioned core tube 51, and the handle body 52 and the core tube 51 are smoothly continuous (see reference). Figure 1 and Figure 4 ).

[0084] The rear handle 13 is assembled according to the following points.

[0085] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the rear end of the fishing rod body 11 is inserted into the core tube 51. The handle body 52 is fitted into the core tube 51. Specifically, the reduced diameter portion 66 of the handle body 52 is fitted into the stepped portion 67 of the core tube 51. The retaining ring 53 is connected to the core tube 51. Specifically, the operator operates the umbrella portion 57 of the core tube 51, thereby threading the external thread 54 formed at the core tube 51 into the internal thread 61 formed at the third ring 60. As a result, the cylindrical portion 65 of the handle body 52 is fitted into the stepped portion 62 of the retaining ring 53, and the handle body 52 is clamped between the core tube 51 and the retaining ring 53. The core tube 51 is threadedly engaged with the retaining ring 53, so the core tube 51 can be freely installed and removed from the retaining ring 53.

[0086] The rod body 11 slides freely relative to the core tube 51, so the rod body 11 slides relative to the core tube 51 in the axial direction 17 rearward side 19. With the rod body 11 exposed from the retaining ring 53, the tail bolt 71 is engaged with the retaining ring 53. At this time, the rear end 76 of the rod body 11 is connected to the boss portion 72 of the tail bolt 71. The inner diameter of the boss portion 72 and the outer diameter of the rear end 76 of the rod body 11 are set to a predetermined engagement size, thereby fixing the rear end 76 of the rod body 11 to the boss portion 72. However, it is also possible to have an external thread formed on the outer circumferential surface of the rear end 76 of the rod body 11, and an internal thread formed on the inner circumferential surface of the aforementioned boss portion 72, thereby threading the rod body 11 and the tail bolt 71 together.

[0087] 6. Effects

[0088] The fishing rod 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a reel seat 12 having a front handle 14. The front handle 14 has a core tube 31, a handle body 32, and a retaining ring 33. The core tube 31 is detachable relative to the retaining ring 33 (see reference). Figure 2 Thus, the handle body 32 is detached. That is, the handle body 32 can be easily replaced with other devices. The same applies to the rear handle 13, where the core tube 51 and the rod body 11 are removed from the retaining ring 53 (see reference). Figure 4 Thus, the handle body 52 is detached. That is, the handle body 32 and handle body 52 can be easily replaced with other devices. Therefore, anglers can change the shape of the handle according to their body size and hand size without changing the performance of the fishing rod.

[0089] In this embodiment, the handle body 32 and handle body 52 are formed into a thin-walled cylindrical shape, so as... Figure 2 and Figure 4The components shown are hollow. That is, a space is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the core tube 31 and the inner peripheral surface of the handle body 32, and between the outer peripheral surface of the core tube 51 and the inner peripheral surface of the handle body 52. ​​Therefore, even if the overall dimensions of the handle bodies 32 and 52 increase, the weight of the handle bodies 32 and 52 is suppressed, achieving lightweighting of the front handle 14 and the rear handle 13.

[0090] In this embodiment, only the core tubes 31 and 51 rotate relative to the retaining rings 33 and 53, allowing them to be removed. Therefore, the replacement of the handle body 32 and handle body 52 is easy. Furthermore, since the core tubes 31 and 51 each have an umbrella portion 37 and an umbrella portion 57, the operator can grasp the umbrella portions 37 and 57 with their fingers or hold them with the necessary tools. Therefore, the operation of the core tubes 31 and 51 becomes simple. When a tool is engaged in the umbrella portions 37 and 57, the shape of the umbrella portions 37 and 57 can be designed to correspond to the tool. For example, when operating the core tubes 31 and 51 with a wrench, the umbrella portions 37 and 57 can also be formed as hexagonal prisms.

[0091] In this embodiment, when the handle body 32 is fitted into the core tube 31, the handle body 32 is placed on the stepped portion 43 of the fixing ring 33 (see reference). Figure 3 Therefore, the assembly of the handle body 32 is easier. Similarly, when the handle body 52 is fitted into the core tube 51 (refer to...), the assembly of the handle body 32 is easier. Figure 5 The handle body 52 is placed on the stepped portion 62 of the fixing ring 53, so the assembly of the handle body 52 is easier.

[0092] In this embodiment, during the installation of the aforementioned handle bodies 32 and 52, the handle body 32 is placed on the stepped portion 47 of the core tube 31, and the handle body 52 is placed on the stepped portion 67 of the core tube 51. That is, the handle bodies 32 and 52 are positioned in predetermined positions on the core tubes 31 and 51, thus simplifying the assembly of the handle bodies 32 and 52.

[0093] In this embodiment of the fishing rod 10, the reel seat 12 also serves as the front handle 14, and the handle body 32 can be replaced. Specifically, the handle unit is composed of the core tube 31, the handle body 32, and the retaining ring 33, so the handle unit can also be replaced together. On the other hand, the rear handle 13 also has a replaceable handle body 52, and since it is also composed of the core tube 51, the handle body 52, and the retaining ring 53, the handle unit can also be replaced together. Therefore, anglers can customize the fishing rod to suit their physique and preferences. Furthermore, the rear handle 13 has a stopper 71, which prevents water and foreign objects from entering the retaining ring 53 and the rod body 11, and functions as the so-called handle end.

[0094] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0095] 10... Fishing Rod

[0096] 11・・・Fishing rod body

[0097] 12... Winding Reel Seat

[0098] 13... Rear Handle

[0099] 14・・・Front handle

[0100] 15... Winding wheel seat body

[0101] 17...Axial

[0102] 19... Rear side

[0103] 20... Front Side

[0104] 26... Rear end

[0105] 27・・・Inner cylinder part

[0106] 28・・・Outer cylinder part

[0107] 29. Internal thread

[0108] 31... Core tube

[0109] 32・・・Handle body

[0110] 33・・・Fixing Ring

[0111] 34... External thread

[0112] 35・・・Hook-shaped part

[0113] 36・・・Large diameter part

[0114] 37・・・Umbrella Department

[0115] 38... Ring 1

[0116] 39... Ring 2

[0117] 40... Ring 3

[0118] 41... External thread

[0119] 43... Step section

[0120] 44... Internal Thread

[0121] 45・・・Cylindrical section

[0122] 46...reduced diameter section

[0123] 47... Steps

[0124] 51... Core tube

[0125] 52・・・Handle body

[0126] 53・・・Fixing Ring

[0127] 54... External Thread

[0128] 55・・・Hook-shaped part

[0129] 56・・・Large diameter part

[0130] 57・・・Umbrella Department

[0131] 58... Ring 1

[0132] 59... Ring 2

[0133] 60...3rd Ring

[0134] 61... Internal Thread

[0135] 65・・・Cylindrical section

[0136] 66...reduced diameter section

[0137] 67... Steps

[0138] 71・・・Tail bolt

[0139] 72・・・Boss Section

[0140] 76・・・Rear end.

Claims

1. A winding reel seat, characterized in that, It consists of a winding reel seat body, a cylindrical body, a handle body, and a retaining ring. The aforementioned reel seat body is axially inserted into a blank forming a fishing rod, and a fishing reel is assembled thereon. The aforementioned reel seat body is cylindrical. The aforementioned cylindrical body has a locking finger portion that can be movably inserted through the aforementioned blank. The aforementioned handle body is located on the outer periphery of the aforementioned cylindrical body. The aforementioned retaining ring can be detachably engaged with the aforementioned cylindrical body while the aforementioned blank can move axially, thereby fixing the aforementioned handle body to the aforementioned cylindrical body and connecting it to the axial end of the aforementioned winding wheel seat body. The aforementioned retaining ring has a first seat portion that abuts against one end of the aforementioned handle body, and one side of the aforementioned cylindrical body is threadedly engaged with the other side of the aforementioned retaining ring. A second seat portion is formed on the outer edge of the aforementioned cylindrical body, where the other end of the aforementioned handle body abuts. The axial rear side of the aforementioned fixed ring is threadedly engaged with the axial front side of the aforementioned cylindrical body, and the axial front side of the aforementioned fixed ring is threadedly engaged with the aforementioned winding wheel seat body.

2. The winding wheel seat as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned handle body is a hollow component.

3. The winding wheel seat as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, An end face component is installed on the end face of the aforementioned fixing ring.

4. A fishing rod, characterized in that, It consists of a cylindrical body, a handle body, a retaining ring, and end face components. The aforementioned cylindrical body is movably inserted into the blank that forms the fishing rod. The aforementioned handle body is located on the outer periphery of the aforementioned cylindrical body. The aforementioned retaining ring can be detachably engaged with the aforementioned cylindrical body when the rear end of the aforementioned blank is axially inserted, thereby fixing the aforementioned handle body to the aforementioned cylindrical body. The aforementioned end face component is detachably connected to the rear end of the aforementioned blank and is detachably mounted on the axial rear side end face of the aforementioned retaining ring.

5. The fishing rod as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The axial front side of the aforementioned retaining ring is threadedly engaged with the axial rear side of the aforementioned cylindrical body, and the aforementioned end face component is fitted into the axial rear side of the aforementioned retaining ring.

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