Drag washer and fishing reel

Abstract

Provided is a drag washer and a fishing reel. A drag washer (44) is used in a fishing reel, and by rotating the drag washer with respect to a drag plate, a seating surface thereof becomes a sliding surface (44a). The drag washer has longitudinal fibers (4A) in which the fiber length direction is oriented in the direction along the main gear shaft and transverse fibers (4B) in which the fiber length direction is oriented in the direction along the sliding surface (44a). The drag washer is composed of felt material formed by winding the longitudinal fibers (4A) and the transverse fibers (4B), and the length of the fiber length direction of the longitudinal fibers (4A) is 0.5 mm or more. Accordingly, high durability and appropriate braking force as drag for fishing can be achieved simultaneously, and cost can be further suppressed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a drag washer and a fishing reel. Background Technology

[0002] As a prior art drag washer for fishing reels, there is a known drag washer that uses a carbon cloth washer made of carbon fiber fabric and a felt washer made of wool or the like wrapped together (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] [Existing technical documents]

[0004] [Patent Literature]

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2662735 Summary of the Invention

[0006] [The technical problem that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] Existing fishing reels use carbon cloth washers in their drag washers, which are highly durable and thus enable high braking force. However, using carbon cloth washers increases component cost, and due to their high elasticity, the braking force is excessively increased relative to the pressing force, resulting in so-called "peaky" behavior.

[0008] On the other hand, when using the felt washer shown in Patent Document 1, the component cost is low and the braking force can be changed slowly relative to the pressing force, making it suitable for fishing that requires fine adjustments (especially lure fishing in streams using thin lines). However, it has the problem of poor durability and the washer itself is prone to breakage under high loads, so there is room for improvement in this regard.

[0009] The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a drag washer and a fishing reel that can simultaneously achieve high durability and ensure appropriate braking force for dragging during fishing, while further reducing costs.

[0010] [Technical solutions used to solve technical problems]

[0011] (1) The drag washer of the present invention is used for fishing reels. By rotating relative to the drag washer, the seat surface of the drag washer becomes a sliding surface. The drag washer is characterized by having a first fiber with the fiber length direction oriented along the direction of rotation axis and a second fiber with the fiber length direction oriented along the direction of the sliding surface, and is made of felt material formed by the first fiber and the second fiber being wound together.

[0012] The traction washer according to the present invention not only has a second fiber along the sliding surface, but also a first fiber intersecting the second fiber. By intertwining the first and second fibers, which have different fiber length directions, to form a felt material, the fiber density can be increased not only along the sliding surface but also in all directions. Therefore, even under high loads on the sliding surface due to traction, wear relative to shear can be suppressed, and breakage and damage can be prevented, thereby improving the durability of the traction washer.

[0013] Specifically, in the traction washer of the present invention, compared with the prior art where only a second fiber arranged laterally along the sliding surface is formed, the fibers on the sliding surface are detached by sliding, so that the first fiber arranged longitudinally and the second fiber arranged laterally are intertwined. Therefore, the detachment of the second fiber that occurs with sliding can be reduced, thereby improving durability.

[0014] Furthermore, the traction washer of the present invention can also have the properties of a felt material that allows for fine adjustment of the braking force relative to the pressing pressure, thus reducing costs, for example, compared to components such as carbon cloth washers made of carbon fiber fabric.

[0015] (2) Preferably, the length of the first fiber in the fiber length direction is 0.5 mm or more.

[0016] In this case, by using a first fiber with a length of 0.5 mm or more in the fiber length direction, a suitable felt material that is easy to wrap around the second fiber and has excellent durability can be formed.

[0017] (3) The traction washer involved in the present invention is characterized in that the length of the first fiber in the fiber length direction is 0.8 mm or more.

[0018] In this case, it is possible to form a suitable felt material with superior durability.

[0019] (4) The drag washer involved in the present invention is characterized in that the angle between the first fiber and the fiber length direction of the sliding surface is in the range of 60° to 90°.

[0020] In this case, the first fiber is easily wrapped around the second fiber, thus enabling it to more reliably perform its durability as a felt material.

[0021] (5) The traction washer involved in the present invention may be characterized in that the first fiber is a fiber with higher strength than the second fiber.

[0022] In this case, since the fiber direction of the first fiber intersects with the sliding direction, a more durable felt material can be formed that can suppress wear by increasing the strength of the first fiber, which is effective in shearing during sliding.

[0023] (6) The traction washer involved in the present invention may be characterized in that the first fiber and the second fiber are a single fiber.

[0024] In this case, the first fiber and the second fiber are formed from the same fiber, which can be easily manufactured, for example, by winding the same fiber in the thickness direction by needle punching.

[0025] (7) The drag washer of the present invention is characterized in that the density of the felt material is 0.35 g / cm³. 3 Above 0.8g / cm 3 the following.

[0026] In this case, since the density of the felt material is 0.35 g / cm³ 3 Above 0.8g / cm 3 Therefore, it can improve wear resistance during sliding. Additionally, since the density of the felt material is 0.8 g / cm³... 3 Therefore, the hardness is not too stiff, and the cushioning performance is still guaranteed.

[0027] (8) The fishing reel of the present invention is characterized in that it uses the drag washer described in any one of (1) to (7).

[0028] In this invention, a fishing reel that has the effect of the aforementioned drag washer can be provided.

[0029] [Invention Effects]

[0030] The drag washer and fishing reel according to the present invention can simultaneously achieve high durability and ensure appropriate braking force for dragging during fishing, and can further reduce costs. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the overall structure of the double-bearing fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The A-A sectional view shown is a sectional view of a double-bearing fishing reel.

[0033] Figure 3 This is an exploded three-dimensional diagram of a rotary transmission mechanism.

[0034] Figure 4This is a 3D diagram of a drag washer.

[0035] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram showing the structure of the longitudinal and transverse fibers inside the traction washer.

[0036] Figure 6 It is a side view showing the structure of longitudinal and transverse fibers, and a diagram showing the state before wear.

[0037] Figure 7 It is a side view showing the structure of longitudinal and transverse fibers, and a diagram showing the state after wear.

[0038] Figure 8 This is a graph representing traction durability based on the number of test cycles.

[0039] Figure 9 It is a three-dimensional diagram showing the structure of the longitudinal and transverse fibers inside the traction washer involved in the modified example.

[0040] [Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures]

[0041] 1: Double-bearing fishing reel (fishing reel); 4A: Longitudinal fiber (first fiber); 4B: Transverse fiber (second fiber); 10: Fishing reel body; 15: Spool; 20: Handle assembly; 30: Star-shaped traction device; 40: Rotary transmission mechanism; 40A: Traction mechanism part; 41: Main gear shaft (rotation shaft); 42: Main gear; 44 (44A~44D): Traction washer; 44a: Sliding surface; 45 (45A, 45B): Plate gasket (traction gasket); 50: Clutch mechanism; 440: Fiber; 440A: First fiber; 440B: Second fiber. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The embodiments of the drag washer and fishing reel according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in the drawings, the scale of each component may be appropriately changed as needed to make the dimensions of each component visually verifiable.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the drag washer 44 of this embodiment is used, for example, in a double-bearing fishing reel 1 (fishing reel) as a medium-sized round fishing reel.

[0044] <Overall Structure>

[0045] The double-bearing fishing reel 1 includes a reel body 10, a handle assembly 20 for rotating the spool, and a star-shaped drag device 30. The handle assembly 20 is positioned to the side of the reel body 10, and the star-shaped drag device 30 is positioned to the side of the handle assembly 20 relative to the reel body 10. A spool 15 is rotatably mounted on the reel body 10, and this spool 15 releases and winds the fishing line by rotation. The reel body 10 is mounted on a fishing rod via a rod mounting section.

[0046] Here, "left and right direction" as described below refers to the left and right direction as observed from the perspective of an angler holding a fishing rod with a double-bearing reel 1 while fishing. In this embodiment, the handle assembly 20 is located on the right side of the fishing reel body 10.

[0047] The handle assembly 20 has a crank arm 21 and a handle 22, wherein the crank arm 21 is mounted in a non-rotatable manner on the top end 41a of the main gear shaft 41 (described later) protruding to the right side of the fishing reel body 10; the handle 22 is mounted on one end of the crank arm 21 in a manner that allows free rotation about an axis orthogonal to one end of the crank arm 21.

[0048] The fishing reel body 10 has a frame 11, a right side cover 12, and a left side cover 13. The frame 11 has a right side plate 11A and a left side plate 11B arranged at predetermined intervals, and a plurality of connecting parts 11C connecting the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B. The right side cover 12 is integrally formed with the right side plate 11A in such a way that it covers the outside of the right side plate 11A. The left side cover 13 is fixed to the left side plate 11B in such a way that it covers the outside of the left side plate 11B. A space is formed between the right side plate 11A and the right side cover 12 for accommodating various mechanisms described later.

[0049] When viewed from the side, the right side plate 11A and the right side cover 12 are roughly elliptical in shape, bulging outward axially from the mounting portion of the main gear shaft 41 (described later). The left side plate 11B and the left side cover 13 are circular when viewed from the side.

[0050] Multiple connecting parts 11C are plate-shaped components integrally formed with the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B, and connect the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B at three locations: the upper part, the lower part, and the rear part of the fishing reel body 10. By providing such connecting parts 11C, even under heavy loads on the fishing reel body 10, deformation such as deflection is less likely to occur, thereby suppressing the reduction in spooling efficiency. A rod mounting leg is fixed to the lower connecting part 11C, and a synthetic resin thumb rest 14 is provided on the rear connecting part 11C for holding the fishing reel and the fishing rod together.

[0051] A spool 15 is rotatably disposed between the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B. A spool shaft (not shown) is fixed through the center of the spool 15. The spool shaft is rotatably supported by bearings on the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B.

[0052] A rotary transmission mechanism 40 and a clutch mechanism 50 are arranged in the space between the right side plate 11A and the right side cover 12. The rotary transmission mechanism 40 is used to transmit torque from the handle assembly 20 to the winding drum 15, and the clutch mechanism 50 is disposed within the rotary transmission mechanism 40.

[0053] The rotary transmission mechanism 40 includes a function to limit the torque transmitted in the opposite direction from the spool 15 to the handle assembly 20. Additionally, a centrifugal braking mechanism is disposed at the center of the left side plate 11B, which brakes the spool 15, which rotates freely in the unwinding direction. The rotary transmission mechanism 40 has a main gear shaft 41 (rotation shaft), a main gear 42, and a pinion (not shown). The handle assembly 20 is fixed to one end (top end 41a) of the main gear shaft 41; the main gear 42 is connected to the other end (base end 41b) of the main gear shaft 41; and the pinion meshes with the main gear 42. The main gear 42 has a gear 42a on its outer circumference and is rotatably mounted on the main gear shaft 41. The pinion, together with the rotary transmission mechanism 40, also functions as a clutch mechanism 50.

[0054] The main gear shaft 41 is arranged parallel to the spool shaft, and one end of it is supported by the right side plate 11A in a rotatable manner. The main gear 42 is connected to one end of the main gear shaft 41 in a manner that it rotates integrally with one end of the main gear shaft 41. In this structure, when the clutch mechanism 50 is engaged, the torque from the handle assembly 20 is directly transmitted to the spool 15.

[0055] The clutch mechanism 50 has an engagement groove and a clutch pin (not shown). The engagement groove is disposed on a portion of the aforementioned cylindrical pinion, which is slidably mounted on the outer periphery of the spool shaft. The clutch pin is disposed on the spool shaft. In the clutch mechanism 50, rotational force is transmitted between the spool shaft and the pinion by sliding the pinion along the spool shaft and engaging the engagement groove with the clutch pin. This state is the engaged state (clutch engaged state). When the engagement between the engagement groove and the clutch pin is disengaged, no rotational force is transmitted between the spool shaft and the pinion. This state is the disengaged state (clutch disengaged state). In the clutch disengaged state, the spool 15 rotates freely. The pinion is subjected to force in the direction in which the engagement groove engages with the clutch pin via the clutch operating part 51 disposed on the outside of the right side cover 12, i.e., in the clutch engaged state. Thus, the clutch operating part 51 is a component for engaging and disengaging the clutch mechanism 50.

[0056] Next, according to Figure 3 The traction mechanism section 40A, which is provided in the rotary transmission mechanism 40, will be described in detail. Figure 3 The handle assembly 20, the star-shaped traction device 30, and the traction mechanism 40A are arranged along the main gear shaft 41. Figure 3 The exploded 3D diagram shown is an example of decomposition after the single-dot dashed line. Figure 3 All the components shown are inserted into the main gear shaft 41 indicated by the single-dot dashed line.

[0057] The traction mechanism 40A is provided with a stop gear 43, a first traction washer 44A (44), a main gear 42, a second traction washer 44B (44), a first plate washer 45A (45), a third traction washer 44C (44), a second plate washer 45B (45), a fourth traction washer 44D (44), and a star-shaped traction plate 46, arranged in a stacked manner on the main gear shaft 41 from the base end 41b to the top end 41a. The stop gear 43, the first plate washer 45A, the second plate washer 45B, and the star-shaped traction plate 46 are all thin metal plates and are mounted on the main gear shaft 41 in a manner that prevents them from rotating relative to the main gear shaft 41.

[0058] Four drag washers 44A to 44D are respectively arranged in a state where they are clamped in metal plates such as plate gaskets 45 (including the main gear 42) as described above. For example, the first drag washer 44A is clamped between the metal stop gear 43 and the metal main gear 42. In addition, the third drag washer 44C is clamped between the metal first plate gasket 45A and the metal second plate gasket 45B. In the drag mechanism section 40A, the rotational power is transmitted from the handle assembly 20 to the reel 15 due to the friction between the two surfaces (sliding surface 44a) of each drag washer 44, thereby exerting drag performance.

[0059] Furthermore, on the base end side of the star-shaped traction plate 46, the tube 31, nut 32, bearing 33, and multiple washers 34 are arranged in a state of overlapping each other axially along the main gear shaft 41, in order from the base end 41b to the top end 41a. The components from the stop gear 43 on the top end side to the bearing 33 are housed within the right side cover 12, and the multiple washers 34 are housed within the shaft portion of the star-shaped traction device 30. Figure 2 As shown, the bearing 33 is embedded in the through hole 12a of the main gear shaft 41 of the right side cover 12.

[0060] In this double-bearing fishing reel 1, power from the handle assembly 20 is transmitted in the following order: handle assembly 20, main gear shaft 41, drag washer 44, main gear 42, pinion (not shown), and spool 15 (clutch engaged). Furthermore, when the fishing line is pulled forcefully in the release direction, a force exceeding the drag force (friction) is applied to the main gear 42, i.e., force acts in the order of spool 15, pinion, and main gear 42. At this time, slippage occurs between the main gear 42, drag washer 44, stop gear 43, and plate washer 45, thereby releasing the fishing line.

[0061] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the traction washer 44 (44A, 44B, 44C, 44D) has a through hole 44b in the center for the main gear shaft 41 to be inserted. By rotating relative to the plate washer 45, the seat surface of the traction washer 44 becomes the sliding surface 44a.

[0062] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the traction washer 44 is provided with a plurality of identical fibers 440, each having a longitudinal fiber 4A (first fiber) and a transverse fiber 4B (second fiber). One fiber 440 constituting the traction washer 44 is bent, for example, at an angle θ of 60° to 90° as described above. One of the bent longitudinal fibers 4A is arranged such that the fiber length direction of the longitudinal fiber 4A is along the direction of the main gear shaft 41. The other transverse fiber 4B is arranged such that the fiber length direction of the transverse fiber 4B is approximately parallel to the surface direction of the sliding surface 44a. Furthermore, as... Figure 5 As shown, multiple fibers 440 form a felt material by intertwining the longitudinal fibers 4A of one fiber 440 with the transverse fibers 4B of another fiber 440.

[0063] As a single fiber 440 forming such longitudinal fibers 4A and transverse fibers 4B, it can be formed, for example, by using a needle punch to twist the same fibers together in the thickness direction of the traction washer 44. Alternatively, it can be a single fiber containing longitudinal fibers 4A and transverse fibers 4B, or a single fiber that has been cut into longitudinal fibers 4A and transverse fibers 4B during the manufacturing process.

[0064] Furthermore, the felt material of the traction washer 44 in this embodiment has a density of 0.35 g / cm³. 3 Above 0.8g / cm 3 The following wool. This density range (0.35g / cm³). 3 Above 0.8g / cm 3 The following felt materials can fully wind the longitudinal fibers 4A and transverse fibers 4B, thus achieving durability. The density of the felt material exceeds 0.8 g / cm³. 3 In such cases, the material hardens, thus reducing its cushioning performance.

[0065] The length L of the longitudinal fiber 4A in the fiber length direction is 0.5 mm or more, preferably 0.8 mm or more, and more preferably 0.8 mm or more and 1.5 mm or less. When the length L of the longitudinal fiber 4A is less than 0.5 mm and is relatively short, it is not possible to fully connect the longitudinal fiber 4A and the transverse fiber 4B together, thus preventing a structure in which the longitudinal fiber 4A and the transverse fiber 4B are entangled. Furthermore, when the length L of the longitudinal fiber 4A is 0.8 mm or more, the longitudinal fiber 4A and the transverse fiber 4B are more likely to entangle. In addition, when the length L of the longitudinal fiber 4A exceeds 1.5 mm, the thickness of the traction washer 44 itself increases, thereby increasing the axial length (axial direction of the main gear shaft 41) of the traction mechanism.

[0066] Furthermore, the angle θ between the longitudinal fiber 4A of the traction washer 44 and the fiber length direction of the sliding surface 44a ranges from 60° to 90°. When the angle θ of the longitudinal fiber 4A is less than 60°, the winding of the transverse fiber 4B becomes insufficient due to its proximity to the surface direction of the sliding surface 44a, making it difficult to improve the durability of the traction washer 44.

[0067] In this case, the proportion of longitudinal fibers 4A in the traction washer 44 is, for example, 3% or more, preferably 5% or more. If the proportion of longitudinal fibers 4A is less than 3%, sufficient durability required for the traction washer 44 cannot be obtained. Furthermore, since the longitudinal elastic modulus increases with the increase of longitudinal fibers 4A, behavior similar to that of a carbon fiber washer can be obtained; therefore, the upper limit of the proportion of longitudinal fibers 4A is preferably, for example, around 30%.

[0068] like Figure 7 As shown, the traction washer 44 of this embodiment wears due to friction generated by sliding on the sliding surface 44a, but because of the presence of longitudinal fibers 4A, the frequency of transverse fibers 4B falling off can be reduced, thereby improving durability.

[0069] Here, Figure 8 The effect of the traction washer 44 according to this embodiment is shown, and the durability (number of test cycles) of the traction force in the embodiment is shown in the comparative example, which is a conventional product, and the embodiment according to this embodiment. Compared with about 10 cycles in the comparative example, it exceeds 150 cycles in the embodiment. That is, the durability of the traction force in the embodiment is confirmed to be more than 10 times that of the comparative example.

[0070] In addition, 10 test cycles is the number of times a load is applied to maintain a relatively high drag level during a year of fishing.

[0071] Next, the function of the drag washer and fishing reel constructed in this way will be explained in detail with reference to the attached diagram.

[0072] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in the traction washer 44 according to this embodiment, not only are transverse fibers 4B provided along the sliding surface 44a, but also longitudinal fibers 4A intersecting the transverse fibers 4B are provided. By winding the longitudinal fibers 4A and transverse fibers 4B, which have different fiber length directions, together to form a felt material, it is possible to increase the fiber density not only along the sliding surface 44a, but also in all directions. Therefore, even when a high load is applied to the sliding surface 44a by the star-shaped traction device 30, wear relative to shear can be suppressed, and the occurrence of breakage and damage can be suppressed, thereby improving the durability of the traction washer 44.

[0073] Specifically, in the traction washer 44 of this embodiment, compared with the prior art where only transverse fibers 4B arranged transversely along the sliding surface 44a are formed, the fibers of the sliding surface 44a are formed by the entanglement of longitudinally arranged longitudinal fibers 4A and transversely arranged transverse fibers 4B. Therefore, the shedding of transverse fibers 4B that occurs with sliding can be reduced, thereby improving durability.

[0074] Furthermore, the traction washer 44 in this embodiment can also have the properties of a felt material that allows for fine adjustment of the braking force relative to the pressing pressure, thus reducing costs compared to components such as carbon cloth washers made of carbon fiber fabric.

[0075] Furthermore, in this embodiment, by using longitudinal fibers 4A with a length of 0.5 mm or more in the fiber length direction, a suitable felt material that is easy to wrap around transverse fibers 4B and has excellent durability can be formed.

[0076] Furthermore, in this embodiment, by making the length of the longitudinal fiber 4A in the fiber length direction between 0.8 mm and 1.5 mm, a suitable felt material with superior durability can be formed.

[0077] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the angle between the longitudinal fiber 4A and the fiber length direction of the sliding surface 44a is in the range of 60° to 90°, the longitudinal fiber 4A is easy to wrap around the transverse fiber 4B, thereby enabling it to more reliably perform its durability as a felt material.

[0078] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the longitudinal fiber 4A is a fiber with higher strength than the transverse fiber 4B, and the fiber direction of the longitudinal fiber 4A intersects the sliding direction, it is possible to construct a more durable felt material that can suppress wear by increasing the strength of the longitudinal fiber 4A, which has an effect of increasing shear during sliding.

[0079] In addition, in this embodiment, the longitudinal fiber 4A and the transverse fiber 4B are formed from the same fiber, which can be easily manufactured, for example, by winding the same fiber in the thickness direction by needle punching.

[0080] Furthermore, in the traction washer 44 of this embodiment, the density of the felt material is 0.35 g / cm³. 3 Above 0.8g / cm 3 Therefore, it can improve wear resistance during sliding. Additionally, since the density of the felt material is 0.8 g / cm³... 3 Therefore, the hardness is not too stiff, and the cushioning performance is still guaranteed.

[0081] The drag washer 44 and the double-bearing fishing reel 1 of this embodiment, configured as described above, can simultaneously achieve high durability and ensure appropriate braking force for dragging during fishing, and can further reduce costs.

[0082] The embodiments of the drag washer and fishing reel according to the present invention have been described above. However, these embodiments are provided only as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The embodiments can be implemented in various other ways, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. The embodiments and their variations include, for example, content that is readily conceived by those skilled in the art, substantially the same content, and content of equivalent scope.

[0083] For example, in this embodiment, the length of the longitudinal fiber 4A of the traction washer 44 in the fiber length direction is 0.5 mm or more, more preferably 0.8 mm or more and 1.5 mm or less, but is not limited to these numerical ranges.

[0084] Furthermore, the angle between the longitudinal fiber 4A and the fiber length direction of the sliding surface 44a is not limited to the range of 60° to 90° described in the above embodiment. In short, it is acceptable as long as the longitudinal fiber 4A intersects with the transverse fiber 4B.

[0085] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the longitudinal fiber 4A is a fiber with higher strength than the transverse fiber 4B, but it is not limited to this; the longitudinal fiber 4A may also have the same strength as the transverse fiber 4B. For example, if the longitudinal fiber 4A and the transverse fiber 4B are composed of the same single fiber as described above, they may have the same strength.

[0086] Furthermore, in the traction washer of this embodiment, a felt material with a density of 0.35 g / cm³ is used. 3 Above 0.8g / cm 3 The following wool, but not limited to felt materials of this density.

[0087] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the fibers constituting the traction washer 44 are formed by bending a single fiber 440 to create longitudinal fibers 4A and transverse fibers 4B, but the shape is not limited to this single fiber 440 bending shape. For example, as Figure 9 As shown, the first fiber 440A and the second fiber 440B may also be fibers formed separately rather than a single fiber. The first fiber 440A has its fiber length direction oriented along the rotation axis (main gear shaft 41), and the second fiber 440B has its fiber length direction oriented along the sliding surface 44a.

[0088] In addition, in the above embodiments, a medium-sized round fishing reel, i.e. a double-bearing fishing reel, is used as an example of a fishing reel for fishing, but it is not limited to double-bearing fishing reels. For example, it can also be applied to spinning reels.

Claims

1. A drag washer for use on a fishing reel, wherein the inner and outer surfaces of the washer become sliding surfaces by rotating relative to a drag pad, the drag washer being characterized in that... have: Orient the fiber length direction toward the first fiber along the axis of rotation; and The fiber length direction is oriented towards the second fiber along the direction of the sliding surface. It is composed of a felt material formed by the first fiber and the second fiber intertwining with each other on the sliding surfaces located on the inside and outside sides.

2. The traction washer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the first fiber in the fiber length direction is 0.5 mm or more.

3. The traction washer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The length of the first fiber in the fiber length direction is 0.8 mm or more.

4. The traction washer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The angle between the first fiber and the fiber length direction of the sliding surface is in the range of 60° to 90°.

5. The traction washer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The strength of the first fiber is higher than that of the second fiber.

6. The traction washer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The first fiber and the second fiber are a single fiber.

7. The traction washer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The felt material is wool with a density of 0.35 g / cm³ or higher and 0.8 g / cm³ or lower.

8. A fishing reel for fishing, characterized in that, The traction washer according to any one of claims 1 to 7 was used.

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