Fishing reel

Abstract

A fishing reel is provided, which has a connection terminal electrically connected to the outside and can avoid the enlargement of the device and can make the structural parts waterproof. The fishing reel has: a circuit board having a printed circuit on the surface; a plurality of electrical components, which are electrically connected to the circuit board and include a microcomputer that controls the fishing reel through a control program; an external device connection part, which is electrically connected to the circuit board and is used to connect an external device; a watertight structure in which the circuit board is stored, and the external device connection part has: an external connection part, which is arranged outside the watertight structure and is electrically connected to a connector of the external device; an internal connection part, which is arranged inside the watertight structure and is electrically connected to the circuit board and the external connection part; an inner waterproof part, which waterproofs the connection between the external connection part and the inner connection part; a shell part, which holds the external connection part, the internal connection part and the inner waterproof part; and an outer waterproof part, which waterproofs the connection between the shell part and the watertight structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a fishing reel with an electronic substrate. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, among the double-shaft fishing reels, there are reels that use a circuit having a microcomputer for the purpose of controlling a winding motor for the fishing line, displaying the line length, braking a casting brake, etc. In order to electrically connect such a circuit to an external device such as a personal computer, Patent Document 1 discloses a fishing reel having an external device connection portion.

[0003] Patent document 1 discloses an electronic circuit device for fishing equipment used in fishing, comprising: a circuit board having a printed circuit at least on a surface thereof; a plurality of electrical components, including a microcomputer for controlling the fishing equipment through a control program, the plurality of electrical components being arranged on the circuit board in such a manner as to be electrically connected to the printed circuit; an external device connection portion, which is arranged on the circuit board in such a manner as to be electrically connected to the printed circuit and is used for connecting an external device; and an insulating coating, which covers at least a portion of the circuit board except the external device connection portion together with the electrical components.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-357601

[0005] In the fishing reel of Patent Document 1, the circuit board is covered with an insulating film except for the external device connection part, thereby achieving waterproofing of the circuit board. However, since there is no watertight structure around the circuit board, in order to waterproof the external device connection part and other electrical components, each structural component needs to be waterproofed separately, and there is a limit to the miniaturization of the entire device. In addition, since the terminals are arranged in the thickness direction of the substrate, the device is enlarged in the thickness direction, so there is a restriction on the miniaturization of the entire device. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a fishing reel having a connection terminal that can be electrically connected to the outside, and can avoid enlarging the device and make the structural parts waterproof. Other objects of the present invention will become clear by referring to the entire specification.

[0007] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is constructed to include: a circuit board having a printed circuit on its surface; a plurality of electrical components electrically connected to the circuit board and including a microcomputer that controls the fishing reel through a control program; an external device connection portion electrically connected to the circuit board for connecting an external device; and a watertight structure that accommodates the circuit board internally, the external device connection portion including: an external connection portion disposed on the outside of the watertight structure and capable of being electrically connected to a connector of the external device; an internal connection portion disposed on the inside of the watertight structure and capable of being electrically connected to the circuit board and the external connection portion; an inner waterproof portion that performs waterproofing between the external connection portion and the internal connection portion; a shell portion that holds the external connection portion, the internal connection portion, and the inner waterproof portion; and an outer waterproof portion that performs waterproofing between the shell portion and the watertight structure.

[0008] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a reel capable of winding a fishing line by operating an operating portion; a first side plate having the operating portion, the first side plate axially supporting the reel; a second side plate arranged opposite to the first side plate when viewed along the axial direction of the reel and axially supporting the reel; and a side cover opposite to the operating portion, covering the second side plate on the opposite side of the operating portion, a part of the watertight structure including the side cover opposite to the operating portion, the side cover opposite to the operating portion having a through hole opening in the axial direction of the reel, the external device connecting portion being inserted into the through hole and arranged and being held by a suppression component fixed to the side cover opposite to the operating portion.

[0009] In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the circuit board and the external device connection portion are arranged side by side in the extending direction of the circuit board.

[0010] In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the watertight structure accommodates a rechargeable secondary battery, and the watertight structure is configured to supply power or charge the secondary battery via the external device connection portion to which the external device is connected.

[0011] In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the secondary battery and the external device connection portion are arranged side by side in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the spool.

[0012] In a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention, a recess is provided in the cover on the opposite side of the operation portion, and a cover member for dustproofing the external device connection portion is detachably provided outside the watertight structure and in the recess of the cover on the opposite side of the operation portion.

[0013] According to the above embodiment, not only can an external device be connected, but the external device connection portion also functions as a part of the watertight structure. Therefore, even when an external device connection portion is provided, the electrical components can be accommodated in the watertight structure, thereby avoiding the overall enlargement of the device and accurately and reliably providing the waterproof structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a figure explaining the fishing reel 1 which concerns on one embodiment of this invention.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a diagram showing the structure of a brake device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 The diagram is a diagram for explaining the outer surface of the cover 13 on the side opposite to the operation portion of the fishing reel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a diagram for explaining the external device connection portion 14 in the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 It is a diagram for explaining a method of fixing (installing) the external device connection portion 14 in the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Description of symbols

[0020] 1: fishing reel; 2: frame (reel body); 3: spool; 4: braked portion (braked unit); 5: bearing; 6: brake portion (brake unit); 7: mounting plate; 8: middle cover; 9: motor; 10: speed reduction mechanism (speed reduction gear train); 11: battery; 12: circuit board (control board); 13: cover on the side opposite to the operating portion; 14: external device connection portion; 21: first side plate; 22: second side plate; 23: grip portion; 24: operating portion; 61: rotating magnet; 62: fixed magnet; 130: through hole; 131: cap fixing hole; 141: housing; 142: opening; 143: external connection portion (external side connection portion); 144: internal connection portion (internal side connection portion); 145: internal waterproof portion; 146: external waterproof portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the fishing reel according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the multiple drawings, common structural elements are marked with the same reference symbols in the multiple drawings. It should be noted that for the sake of convenience, the drawings may not be recorded in an accurate scale.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 4, a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention and a braking device provided in the fishing reel will be described. In addition, for the sake of simplicity of description, illustration and description of a part of the known functions of the fishing reel 1 are omitted.

[0023] first, Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of the fishing reel 1, and shows a cross section passing through the central axis of a reduction gear train described later. In order to simplify the description, illustration and description of a part of the known functions of the fishing reel 1 are omitted.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, a fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a frame (reel body) 2, a spool 3, a braked portion (brake unit) 4, a bearing 5, a brake portion (brake unit) 6, a mounting plate 7, an inner cover 8, a motor 9, a speed reduction mechanism (speed reduction gear train) 10, a battery 11, a circuit board (control board) 12, a cover 13 on the side opposite to the operation portion, an external device connection portion 14, a fall-off prevention member 15 as a suppression member, a cap 16, and a waterproof joint member 17. However, elements other than these structural elements may be included.

[0025] The frame (reel body) 2 is formed so as to be attachable to a fishing rod (not shown). The fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention has an operating portion or even an operating unit (e.g., a handle) not shown in the figure, similarly to conventional fishing reels, and can wind up the fishing line by rotating the spool 3 in the positive direction through the operation of the user. The rotation of the operating portion or even the operating unit (hereinafter referred to as the operating portion) is transmitted to the spool 3 through a transmission unit such as a gear not shown in the figure.

[0026] Furthermore, the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention has a clutch portion (clutch unit) not shown in the figure, and the user can select connection / release of power transmission to the spool 3 by operating the clutch portion (clutch unit). In the connected state of power transmission to the spool 3, winding can be performed by the operating portion. On the other hand, in the released state of power transmission to the spool 3, the spool can be freely rotated in the forward and reverse directions, and the fishing line can be released.

[0027] The fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention may also include a dragging portion or a dragging means (not shown) for causing the spool 3 to idle when a torque greater than a predetermined value is generated to prevent the fishing line from breaking, and a reverse rotation preventing portion or a reverse rotation preventing means (not shown) for preventing the reverse rotation of the operating portion. Furthermore, an oscillating device (not shown) may be provided for reciprocating the position of a fishing line guide portion for guiding the fishing line according to the rotation of the spool 3, thereby evenly winding the fishing line.

[0028] The reel 3 is supported on the reel body 2 in a manner that allows it to rotate relative to the reel body 2. The reel 3 rotates in the forward direction, so that the fishing line can be wound around the outer peripheral area of ​​the reel 3. On the other hand, when casting a bait, the reel 3 rotates in the reverse direction, so that the wound fishing line can be released. At this time, if the amount of fishing line released is too much compared to the amount of movement of the bait, etc., sometimes the excess fishing line causes a line entanglement called a recoil, which hinders the normal use of the fishing reel 1. Therefore, such a recoil can also be prevented by applying an appropriate braking force based on a braking device described later to the reel 3.

[0029] The braked portion 4 is fixed to the reel 3 and receives the braking force of the braking portion 6. In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, an eddy current braking method in which an eddy current is generated by applying a magnetic field to a conductor plate by a permanent magnet is used as the braking portion 6. The braking force generated by the braking portion 6 on the braked portion 4 can be adjusted by the motor 9.

[0030] Next, refer to Figure 2 The structure of the braking portion 6 in the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in the figure, the braking portion 6 is composed of a rotating magnet 61 rotatably supported on a mounting plate 7 (not shown) and a fixed magnet 62 fixed to the mounting plate 7 (not shown). The rotating magnet 61 and the fixed magnet 62 form a magnetic circuit, and the magnetic field generated by the magnetic circuit is formed in a manner that penetrates the braked portion 4 composed of a conductor. In this way, the braked portion 4 generates a braking force proportional to the intensity of the magnetic field and the rotation speed of the spool 3. In addition, by transmitting the power generated by the motor 9 to the rotating magnet 61 via gears, etc., the rotating magnet 61 can be rotated. In this way, the rotating magnet 61 is moved to a predetermined position (by the rotation of the rotating magnet 61 from Figure 2 The state of (A) is Figure 2 By adjusting the braking force on the braked portion 4 fixed to the reel 3, the rotation speed of the reel 3 can be adjusted.

[0031] In addition, in the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, the method of adjusting the braking force is not limited to a specific method. As the method of adjusting the braking force, for example, a friction method of applying friction force to the braked portion 4, a power generation braking method of generating braking force by a permanent magnet mounted on the reel 3 through a coil, and other known braking methods can be appropriately used, but are not limited thereto. In addition, as described later, such a braking unit is not an essential function of the present invention, and the control circuit can also be used for purposes other than adjustment of the braking unit.

[0032] In addition, when viewed from the axial direction of the reel 3, the frame 2 includes: a first portion on one side of the frame 2 having the aforementioned operating portion; and a second portion of the frame 2 on the opposite side of the side having the operating portion, and the mounting plate 7 can be mounted on the second portion of the frame 2. The first portion has a surface (referred to as the first surface) perpendicular to the rotation axis of the reel 3, and the second portion having a surface parallel to the first surface clamps the reel shaft together with the first surface. Thus, one end of the reel 3 is axially supported by the first portion of the frame 2 via the bearing 5, and the other end is axially supported by the mounting plate 7 via the bearing 5. In the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, the first portion of the frame 2 is referred to as the first side plate 21 of the frame 2, and the second portion of the frame 2 is referred to as the second side plate 22 of the frame 2. It should be noted that the second side plate sometimes also includes a mounting plate and other structural elements, but is not limited to a specific form.

[0033] In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting plate 7 and the middle cover 8 are formed of different materials and fixed with screws etc. for the purpose of weight reduction, cost reduction, strength assurance, etc. Thus, other components can be stored between the mounting plate 7 and the middle cover 8. On the other hand, the mounting plate 7 and the middle cover 8 can also be made into an integral component to reduce the number of components.

[0034] The middle cover 8 is tightly fixed to the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operation part to prevent water and other substances from intruding into the structural components stored inside. It is also possible to set a padding component such as an O-ring, a waterproof sponge such as foamed polyurethane, a waterproof double-sided tape, a laser welded part, a sleeve structure, a waterproof joint component (waterproof joint unit) 17 realized by waterproof grease, etc., as a closed loop throughout the entire circumference at the connection part between the middle cover 8 and the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operation part, thereby preventing water and foreign substances from intruding from the outside into the space (internal space) formed by the middle cover 8 and the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operation part. By storing the motor 9, the reduction mechanism (reduction gear train) 10, the battery 11, the circuit board (control board) 12 and a part of the external device connection part 14 in the internal space formed in this way, these structural components can be made waterproof.

[0035] Here, the watertight structure basically refers to a structure composed of the middle cover 8, the operation unit opposite side cover 13 and the waterproof joint parts of the connection parts thereof, but in the area where the external device connection part 14 described later is provided, the watertight structure is similarly formed from the watertight joint parts described later. Figure 4 When viewed from left to right in the left-right direction of the cross-sectional view in the figure, the operating part opposite side cover 13, the outer waterproof portion 146, the left side portion of the shell 141, the inner waterproof portion 145, the right side portion of the shell 141, the outer waterproof portion 146 and the operating part opposite side cover 13 are connected in sequence to form a waterproof ring, which plays a part of the watertight structure in this area.

[0036] Then, if Figure 3 As shown, a grip portion 23 is formed on the outer surface of the cover 13 on the side opposite to the operating portion. The grip portion 23 is formed in a convex shape in the outer direction of the cover 13 on the side opposite to the operating portion (the direction of the side opposite to the operating portion 24 when viewed from the second side plate 22) so that the user can touch and hold it with his hand. For example, the grip portion 23 can be formed in a convex shape in a substantially spherical shape in the outer direction of the cover 13 on the side opposite to the operating portion (the direction of the side opposite to the operating portion 24 when viewed from the second side plate 22), but the convex shape can be considered in various shapes in consideration of gripping properties and is not limited to a specific shape. Here, the convex shape refers to, for example, a part of a substantially spherical surface having a radius of curvature equal to that of a palm of a general user rounded, an ellipsoid, and is a shape that is easy for the user to hold when touching the palm, and a large protrusion shape and an acute angle shape are eliminated in order to avoid discomfort. (The same applies below). As a result, the user can stably hold the fishing reel during casting or when operating the operating portion.

[0037] Alternatively, the operation portion opposite side cover 13 itself may be formed convex toward the outside direction of the operation portion opposite side cover 13 (the direction opposite to the operation portion when viewed from the second side plate 22). Thus, the operation portion opposite side cover 13 can be easily gripped and manufactured.

[0038] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is constructed to include: a circuit board having a printed circuit on its surface; a plurality of electrical components electrically connected to the circuit board and including a microcomputer that controls the fishing reel through a control program; an external device connection portion electrically connected to the circuit board for connecting an external device; and a watertight structure that accommodates the circuit board internally, the external device connection portion including: an external connection portion disposed on the outside of the watertight structure and capable of being electrically connected to a connector of the external device; an internal connection portion disposed on the inside of the watertight structure and capable of being electrically connected to the circuit board and the external connection portion; an inner waterproof portion that performs waterproofing between the external connection portion and the internal connection portion; a shell portion that holds the external connection portion, the internal connection portion, and the inner waterproof portion; and an outer waterproof portion that performs waterproofing between the shell portion and the watertight structure.

[0039] According to a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, since it is not only possible to connect to an external device, but the external device connection portion also functions as a part of the watertight structure, electrical components can be accommodated in the watertight structure even when an external device connection portion is provided, thereby avoiding the overall enlargement of the device and enabling the waterproof structure to be accurately and reliably provided.

[0040] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a reel capable of winding a fishing line by operating an operating portion; a first side plate having the operating portion, the first side plate axially supporting the reel; a second side plate arranged opposite to the first side plate when viewed along the axial direction of the reel and axially supporting the reel; and a side cover opposite to the operating portion, covering the second side plate on the opposite side of the operating portion, a portion of the watertight structure including the second side plate and the side cover opposite to the operating portion, the side cover opposite to the operating portion having a through hole opening in the axial direction of the reel, the external device connecting portion being inserted into the through hole and arranged and being held by a suppression component fixed to the side cover opposite to the operating portion.

[0041] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fishing reel can access the external device connection portion without disassembling the reel, so the convenience of use in frequent plugging and unplugging is improved. In addition, when the side cover opposite to the operating portion is molded, an opening can be provided in the pulling (pulling) direction of the mold, so that both waterproofness and cost reduction can be taken into account, and a mechanical structure that can withstand high-frequency plugging and unplugging operations can be formed.

[0042] In a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention, the circuit board and the external device connection portion are arranged in parallel in the extending direction of the circuit board, thereby preventing the interior of the watertight structure from becoming larger in the thickness direction, and achieving miniaturization of the entire device.

[0043] In a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention, the watertight structure is configured to accommodate a rechargeable secondary battery, and the watertight structure can supply power or charge the secondary battery through the external device connection portion connected to the external device. Thus, since the external device connection portion can be connected from the outside of the device, charging can be performed without disassembling the fishing reel. In addition, in a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention, the secondary battery and the external device connection portion are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the reel. Thus, the enlargement of the interior of the watertight structure in the thickness direction can be avoided, so that the overall miniaturization of the device can be achieved.

[0044] In a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention, a recess is provided on the cover on the opposite side of the operating part, and a cover member for dustproofing the external device connection part is detachably provided outside the watertight structure and in the recess of the cover on the opposite side of the operating part. Thus, the grip is maintained, the device is prevented from being enlarged, and foreign matter such as water and dust are prevented from entering from the outside. When the external device connection part is used, the cover member can be removed for connection to the external device.

[0045] Here, the circuit board (control substrate) 12 is composed of a printed substrate provided with a conductor wiring pattern by printing or the like and a control circuit such as a microcomputer. The circuit board (control substrate) 12 may also have various detection units such as a temperature sensor and a motion sensor, input units such as buttons, output units such as LEDs, communication units such as wireless communication modules, storage units such as flash memory, and the like.

[0046] Thus, it is possible to detect the state of the fishing reel 1, or to save the information, or to send or even output the information to the outside. In addition, in the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, by having a motor driver, the motor 9 can be controlled. Thus, the braking force of the braking device can be adjusted according to the state of the fishing reel 1. In addition, the role of the circuit board (control substrate) 12 in the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the control of the braking device. It can also be used to control various motors such as the winding motor of the fishing reel 1, the drag force setting motor, and the clutch connection / disconnection switching motor.

[0047] Next, refer to Figure 4 The external device connection portion 14 in the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. The external device connection portion 14 is, for example, Figure 4 As shown, the fishing reel 1 has a housing 141, and the housing 141 has an opening 142 inside thereof, which is open to the outside of the device (outside of the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operation portion of the fishing reel 1) and into which a connector of an external device can be inserted. Inside the opening 142, there is an external connection portion 143 that can be electrically connected to a connector of an external device. The external connection portion (external side connection portion) 143 can be electrically connected to an internal connection portion (internal side connection portion) 144, and the space between the external connection portion 143 and the internal connection portion 144 is sealed with an electrically insulating resin or the like, thereby forming an inner waterproof portion 145, which can prevent the intrusion of water or the like.

[0048] As described above, in the area where the external device connection section 14 is provided, Figure 4The watertight structure in the area is formed by sequentially connecting the side cover 13 opposite to the operation part, the outer waterproof part 146, the left side of the housing 141, the inner waterproof part 145, the right side of the housing 141, the outer waterproof part 146 and the side cover 13 opposite to the operation part in the left-to-right direction of the cross-sectional view. Therefore, the external connection part (external side connection part) 143 in the external device connection part 14 is arranged outside (outside) of the watertight structure and can be electrically connected to the connector of the external device. On the other hand, the internal connection part (internal side connection part) 144 is arranged inside (inside) of the watertight structure and can be electrically connected to the circuit board and the external connection part. In this way, even if the external device connection part 14 is provided on the fishing reel 1, the watertight structure can be accurately and reliably maintained.

[0049] In addition, if Figure 4 As shown, the housing 141 is inserted into the through hole formed in the cover 13 on the side opposite to the operation part, which will be described later. Between the end of the opening side of the housing and the end of the cover 13 on the side opposite to the operation part, an outer waterproof portion 146 is formed along the periphery of the opening 142 by a cushioning member such as an elastic body, so that waterproofing can be achieved with the structural member (the cover on the side opposite to the operation part) supporting the housing 141. It should be noted that, in addition to cushioning members such as an elastic body, the outer waterproof portion 146 may also be made of waterproof sponges such as foamed polyurethane, waterproof double-sided tape, laser welded portions, sleeve structures, waterproof grease, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0050] With the fishing reel 1 having such an external device connection portion 14, even if water enters the opening 142, the inner waterproof portion can prevent the water from entering the watertight structure. If the water entering the opening disappears due to evaporation, the connector of the external device can be normally connected again. In addition, by performing appropriate waterproofing treatment on the inside and around the opening, the intrusion of water into the opening can be reduced. In addition, by providing an appropriate drainage portion around the opening, the water entering the opening can be quickly discharged.

[0051] The internal connection portion 144 of the external device connection portion 14 is electrically connected to the circuit board (control substrate) 12. The external connection portion 143 of the external device connection portion 14 is connected to a connector of an external device. The external device connection portion 14 is, for example, a USB connector, which can be used when powering the circuit board (control substrate) 12, powering and charging a secondary battery, and communicating between the circuit board (control substrate) 12 and an external device. In this way, it is also possible to rewrite the program and setting values ​​of the microcomputer in the circuit board (control substrate) 12, or read information written in the flash memory from the outside.

[0052] Next, refer to Figure 5Next, a method of fixing (installing) the external device connection portion 14 in the fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 5 An exploded perspective view showing the operation portion opposite side cover 13 and the external device connection portion 14 .

[0053] In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, a cover 13 opposite to the operation portion is provided with a plurality of holes extending in the axial direction ( Figure 1 When viewed from the vertical direction of the paper surface) in the direction where the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operation portion is located ( Figure 1 A through hole 130 is provided (in the upper direction in the vertical direction of the paper). The through hole 130 is formed to be slightly larger than the shell of the external device connection part 14. The size and location of the through hole 130 can be flexibly selected according to the size and installation location of the external device connection part 14, and is not limited to a specific method. By inserting the external device connection part 14 into the through hole 130, the effect of the above-mentioned outer waterproof part can be utilized to prevent water from penetrating between the side cover 13 opposite to the operation part and the external device connection part 14, so even if a through hole is provided in the side cover 13 opposite to the operation part, a watertight structure can be maintained.

[0054] like Figure 5 As shown, at the external device connection portion 14 and the opening portion ( Figure 4 The side opposite to the opening 142 in Figure 4 An anti-slip component 15 formed of sheet metal or the like is disposed on the upper side of the cover 13 (in the upper and lower directions of the paper in the figure), and the anti-slip component 15 is fixed to the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operation part by screws or the like, thereby enabling the external device connection part 14 to be installed on the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operation part. As the anti-slip component 15, a component based on resin molding can also be used, but it is not limited to this. In addition, as a method for fixing the anti-slip component 15 to the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operation part, joining methods such as pressing, bonding, and welding can also be considered, but it is not limited to this. By fixing the anti-slip component 15 to the cover 13, when an external force is applied to the external device connection part 14, the part where the reaction force is generated can be reduced, thereby reducing the impact on the entire device when the connector is plugged in and out. In addition, the external device connection part 14 can be connected to the circuit board (control substrate) 12 and the battery 11 in the radial direction of the reel or in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the reel (for example, Figure 1 The two pieces are arranged in the left and right directions of the paper.

[0055] By covering the through hole 130 of the cover 13 on the side opposite to the operation portion from the outside with the cap 16, it is possible to prevent water and dust from the outside from entering the external device connection portion 14. When the connector of the external device is connected, the cap 16 can be removed from the external device connection portion 14, and when the connector of the external device is not connected, it can be attached to the external device connection portion 14. By covering the cap 16, it is also possible to obtain an effect that the user can easily hold the grip portion 23.

[0056] The cap 16 has an anti-detachment portion 161. The anti-detachment portion 161 can be pressed into the cap fixing hole 131 provided on the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operation portion. This can prevent the cap 16 from falling off or being lost when it is removed. The cap fixing hole 131 can be provided in a manner that passes through the outside of the closed loop (waterproof ring) formed by the waterproof joint unit 17. In this way, the function of the watertight structure will not be hindered, and the cap 16 can be accurately and reliably prevented from falling off.

[0057] As reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As described, in a fishing reel 1 of an embodiment of the present invention, the external device connection part 14 can be set as a part of the watertight structure. Thus, the internal connection part 144, the control substrate (circuit board) 12, the battery 11, the motor 9 and other structural components can be stored in the watertight structure. In addition, various sensors for grasping the state of the fishing reel such as the rotation of the reel 3, the temperature in the fishing reel, the clutch state, etc. can also be stored in the watertight structure. In this way, even if the external device connection part 14 can be connected to the external device, the watertight structure can be maintained, and various structural components (electrical components) can be arranged inside the watertight structure. Thus, compared with the case where each structural component (electrical component) is waterproofed separately, the low cost and miniaturization of the fishing reel can be achieved. In addition, since the external device connection part 14 constituting a part of the watertight structure is provided, communication with the external device, power supply from the outside, power supply when the battery is a rechargeable secondary battery, and charging can be performed, so the function and convenience of the fishing reel can be improved.

[0058] In addition, for example, when the external device connection part 14 is configured to be capable of USB connection, in the method of the above-mentioned patent document 1, the external device connection part 14 is enlarged in the plugging and unplugging direction. In contrast, in the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, as described above, the size of the watertight structure in the thickness direction (axial direction of the reel) can be reduced by arranging the external device connection part 14, the control substrate and the battery along the radial direction of the reel. Thus, the enlargement of the entire device (enlargement in the axial direction of the reel) can be avoided.

[0059] In addition, the side cover 13 opposite to the operation part needs to be formed into a convex gripping portion, but in order to reduce costs and ensure design, it can be formed by resin molding. In this case, since the demolding direction of the mold is the radial direction of the roll, the mold shape can be simplified by making the through hole 130 in the above-mentioned direction, which also helps to reduce the cost of the side cover 13 opposite to the operation part.

[0060] Moreover, the connector of the external device can be inserted into the through hole 130 of the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operating part having the grip portion 23, so that the connector of the external device can be connected in the normal use state without disassembling the reel, and the operability of the connection operation can be well performed. In particular, in the case where the purpose of the connection with the connector of the external device is a relatively frequently used purpose such as power supply and charging of a secondary battery, if the connection operation with the connector on the other side is easy in the normal use state, it is highly convenient for the user. In addition, in the case where the connector of the external device is frequently plugged in and out, the external device connection part 14 is required to have a mechanical structure that can withstand repeated use, but by providing a through hole 130 in the cover 13 on the opposite side of the operating part, inserting the external device connection part 14 into the hole, and using a structure of holding the external device connection part 14 with an anti-slip component, it is possible to ensure the strength of the external device connection part 14.

[0061] The size, material and configuration of each structural element described in this specification are not limited to the contents explicitly described in the embodiment, and each structural element can be deformed to have any size, material and configuration that can be included in the scope of the present invention. In addition, the structural elements not explicitly described in this specification can be added to the described embodiment, and part of the structural elements described in each embodiment can be omitted.

Claims

1. A fishing reel, comprising: Circuit boards have printed circuits on their surfaces; a plurality of electrical components electrically connected to the circuit board and including a microcomputer for controlling the fishing reel by a control program; an external device connection portion, which is electrically connected to the circuit board and is used to connect an external device; and A watertight structure, which accommodates the circuit board inside. in, The external device connection portion has: an external connection portion, which is disposed outside the watertight structure and can be electrically connected to a connector of the external device; an internal connection portion, which is disposed inside the watertight structure and can be electrically connected to the circuit board and the external connection portion; An inner waterproof portion for waterproofing the outer connecting portion and the inner connecting portion; a housing portion that holds the external connection portion, the internal connection portion, and the inner waterproof portion; and The outer waterproof part is used to waterproof the casing and the watertight structure.

2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein: The fishing reel has: a reel capable of winding a fishing line by operation of the operating portion; a first side plate having the operating portion, the first side plate axially supporting the reel; a second side plate disposed opposite to the first side plate when viewed in the axial direction of the reel and axially supporting the reel; and an operation portion opposite side cover, which covers the second side plate on the opposite side to the operation portion, A part of the watertight structure includes a cover on the opposite side of the operating part. The cover on the side opposite to the operation portion has a through hole opening in the axial direction of the reel. The external device connection portion is inserted into the through hole and is arranged and is held by a restraining member fixed to the cover on the opposite side of the operation portion.

3. The fishing reel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The circuit board and the external device connecting portion are arranged in parallel in an extending direction of the circuit board.

4. The fishing reel according to claim 2, wherein: The watertight structure accommodates a rechargeable secondary battery, and the watertight structure can supply power to or charge the secondary battery through the external device connection portion to which the external device is connected.

5. The fishing reel according to claim 4, wherein: The secondary battery and the external device connection portion are arranged side by side in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the roll.

6. The fishing reel according to claim 2, wherein: A recess is provided on the cover on the side opposite to the operation portion. A cover member for protecting the external device connection portion from dust is detachably provided outside the watertight structure and in a recessed portion of the cover on the opposite side of the operation portion.

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