Fishing reel and historical data management system with the fishing reel

Abstract

Provided is a fishing reel and a history data management system having the same, in which various history data at the time of casting or retrieving can be referred to in order to improve a user's casting method and fishing result. A fishing reel of one embodiment is configured to have: a spool that winds a fishing line; an operation section that performs a rotation operation on the spool; a clutch that switches between being able to transmit power and being unable to transmit power between the operation section and the spool; a rotation detection section that detects rotation of the spool; a casting preparation start detection section that detects casting preparation; a casting end detection section that detects casting end; a fishing line recovery detection section that detects recovery of the fishing line; a history data generation section that generates history data from the casting preparation to the casting end and history data from the casting end to the recovery of the fishing line; and a storage section that stores the history data.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application with application number 202110109006.2, application date January 27, 2021, and invention name "Fishing reel and historical data management system with the fishing reel". Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to a fishing reel having a unit capable of managing changes in spool speed or braking force during casting or retrieving, and a history data management system having the fishing reel. Background Art

[0003] Conventionally, various fishing reels are known that allow adjustment of the braking of the spool in order to improve the user's casting technique and fishing results.

[0004] As such a fishing reel, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a dual-bearing fishing reel comprising a generator consisting of a coil provided on a reel body and a magnet fixed to a spool and rotating integrally with the spool on the outer periphery of the coil. The reel comprises: a generator consisting of a coil and a magnet; a high-speed switch connected to the generator; a rotation speed detector for the spool; and a signal processing device that calculates the rate of change of the spool rotation speed and instructs the high-speed switch to short-circuit or disconnect.

[0005] Furthermore, an electric reel is known that uses various information about the reel to enable rapid maintenance in the event of a malfunction. Patent Document 2 discloses an electric reel mounted on a fishing rod, the reel comprising: a reel body mounted on the fishing rod; a spool for winding the fishing line rotatably mounted on the reel body; a motor that rotationally drives the spool; a motor control unit that controls the motor; a diagnostic information storage unit that stores diagnostic information for diagnosing the electric reel, including control information related to the motor control unit and various historical information; and a communication unit that can communicate the diagnostic information stored in the diagnostic information storage unit with an external device.

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-217478

[0007] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-310117

[0008] However, in the structure of Patent Document 1, although the braking force of the reel can be applied based on the target value of the tension from the fishing line, it is difficult for the user to grasp various considerations such as the reel speed, the change in braking force over time, the flight distance and the maximum speed of the fishing line. Therefore, it is difficult to actually adjust the optimal braking force. Due to unnecessary braking force, the flight distance of the device is greatly reduced, which poses a problem of hindering the improvement of the user's casting method and affecting the improvement of fishing results.

[0009] In addition, in the structure of patent document 2, although control information related to the motor control unit and diagnostic information for diagnosing the electric reel containing various historical information can be stored, it is always used for maintenance when a fault occurs. There is a problem that this information cannot improve the user's casting method and fishing results. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a fishing reel that allows reference to various historical data during casting and retrieval, in order to improve the user's casting method and fishing results. These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent by referring to this entire specification.

[0011] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include: a spool that winds a fishing line; an operating unit that rotates the spool; a clutch that switches between power transmission and non-power transmission between the operating unit and the spool; a rotation detection unit that detects the rotation of the spool; a casting preparation start detection unit that detects casting preparation; a casting completion detection unit that detects casting completion; a fishing line recovery detection unit that detects fishing line recovery; a history data generation unit that generates history data from the casting preparation to the casting completion and history data from the casting completion to the fishing line recovery; and a storage unit that stores the history data.

[0012] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include: a spool that winds a fishing line; an operating unit that rotates the spool; a clutch that switches between power transmission and non-power transmission between the operating unit and the spool; a rotation detection unit that detects the rotation of the spool; a casting preparation start detection unit that detects casting preparation; a casting completion detection unit that detects the casting completion; a historical data generation unit that generates historical data from the casting preparation to the casting completion; and a storage unit that stores the historical data.

[0013] In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present application, the cast preparation start detection section detects that the cast preparation has started when the clutch is in the disengaged state, the spool has started rotating in the line pay-out direction from a state in which the spool was stopped, the reel has assumed a predetermined orientation, or the angular velocity of the reel in a predetermined direction is equal to or greater than a set threshold value.

[0014] In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present application, the cast end detection section detects that the cast has ended when the clutch is in the engaged state, a predetermined time has elapsed after the cast preparation start was detected, the spool is rotating in the line winding direction, or the rotational speed of the spool is equal to or less than a threshold value.

[0015] In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present application, the history data includes at least any one of the amount of rotation of the spool, the time-dependent variation of the braking force applied to the spool, the distance to which the line has been paid out, the maximum speed of the line, the daily cast history, or the usage history of the reel.

[0016] In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present application, the daily cast history includes at least any one of the number of casts, the total cast distance, or the maximum cast distance.

[0017] In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present application, the usage history of the reel includes at least any one of the number of casts, the total cast distance, or the total number of revolutions of the cast.

[0018] The fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present application includes a braking force control unit that varies the braking force applied to the spool over time, and the history data includes the time-dependent variation of the braking force.

[0019] The fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present application includes a spool that winds a fishing line, an operation section that performs a rotational operation on the spool, a rotation detection section that detects the rotation of the spool, a cast end detection section that detects the end of a cast, a line retrieval detection section that detects the retrieval of the fishing line, a history data generation section that generates history data from the end of the cast to the retrieval of the fishing line, and a storage section that stores the history data.

[0020] In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present application, the line retrieval detection section detects the retrieval of the fishing line when the winding of the fishing line into the spool is complete, a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the cast was detected, or the cast preparation start was detected.

[0021] In the fishing reel of one embodiment of the present application, an output section that displays the history data is provided. In the fishing reel of one embodiment of the present application, a transmission section that transmits the history data is provided.

[0022] The history data management system of one embodiment of the present application includes the fishing reel of any of the above and an information processing device including a reception unit that receives the history data and an output section that outputs the history data.

[0023] In the history data management system of one embodiment of the present application, the information processing device includes an output section that outputs the history data. In the history data management system of one embodiment of the present application, the information processing device is a portable device.

[0024] According to the above embodiment, the user's casting method or fishing result can be improved by referring to various history data at the time of casting or retrieving at any time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a view of the operation flow of the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a view of the state of the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application at the start of casting preparation.

[0028] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a view of the state of the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application at the end of casting.

[0029] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a view of the history data in the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 6 FIG. 6 is a view of the operation flow of the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 7 FIG. 7 is a view of the state of the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application at the start of fishing line retrieval.

[0032] Figure 8 FIG. 8 is a view of the steps of casting, retrieving, and the like of fishing tackle such as a lure using the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Figure 9 is a graph of history data in a fishing reel 1 that illustrates one embodiment of the present application.

[0034] KEY

[0035] 1: fishing reel; 2: clutch; 3: spool; 4: operation section; 5: rotation detection section; 6: cast preparation start detection section; 7: cast end detection section; 8: history data generation section; 9: storage section; 10: history data; 11: rotation amount of spool; 12: change in braking force to spool over time; 13: reach of fishing line; 14: maximum speed of fishing line; 15: daily cast history; 16: use history of reel; 17: braking force control unit; 18: fishing line retrieval detection section; 19: output section; 20: transmission section; 21: reception unit; 22: output section; 23: information processing device; 24: display section; 100: history data management system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the locking device of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. Structures common to a plurality of drawings are assigned the same reference numerals in the plurality of drawings. Note that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale for ease of explanation.

[0037] First, with reference to Figure 1 , a fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application will be described. As shown in the drawing, the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application has a spool 3 that winds a fishing line, an operation section 4 that performs a rotation operation on the spool 3, a clutch 2 that switches between a state in which power is transmittable and a state in which power is not transmittable between the operation section and the spool, a rotation detection section 5 that detects rotation of the spool 3, a cast preparation start detection section 6 that detects cast preparation, a cast end detection section 7 that detects cast end, a history data generation section 8 that generates history data from the cast preparation to the cast end, and a storage section 9 that stores the history data.

[0038] The fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application can refer to various history data at the time of casting or retrieval at any time, and thus can improve the casting method and fishing result of the user.

[0039] Here, the spool 3 is supported by a shaft so as to be rotatable with respect to the fishing reel 1, and can wind a fishing line by forward rotation and pay out the wound fishing line by reverse rotation. The operation section 4 is, for example, configured as a handle, and transmits a rotation operation of the user to the spool 3 by a transmission mechanism such as a gear, and can cause the spool 3 to rotate forward. Alternatively, the operation section 4 can be a combination of an operation member such as a lever and a power source such as a motor.

[0040] The clutch 2 can switch between an engaged state in which power can be transmitted to the spool 3 and a disengaged state in which no power is transmitted. In the engaged state, the spool 3 can be operated to rotate in the forward direction by the operating member 3. In the disengaged state, the spool can rotate in both the forward and reverse directions regardless of the state of the operating member 3 (spool free state).

[0041] Alternatively, the rotation detector 5 may be composed of a combination of a detection unit such as a photointerrupter and a detected unit such as a light shield provided on the spool 3. This allows the rotation of the spool 3 to be converted into an electrical signal. The combination of the detection unit and the detected unit is not limited to the above example; known units such as magnets and magnetic sensors may be used.

[0042] Here, the pitching preparation start detection unit 6, the pitching completion detection unit 7, the historical data generation unit 8, and the storage unit 9 are implemented as programs within a microcomputer, the details of which are described later. Alternatively, a clutch state detection unit may be provided to detect the state of the clutch 2. By providing a detection unit such as a magnet on a portion of the clutch 2 and detecting its position using a magnetic sensor, the clutch state can be converted into an electrical signal.

[0043] Next, refer to Figure 8 An example of the steps of casting and retrieving bait and other fishing gear using a general reel including this reel will be described. Figure 8 As shown in (a), after the bait 20 is adjusted to a predetermined length from the rod tip by the operating member 3, the clutch 2 is disengaged, and the reel is free. At this time, the reel 3 is pressed with the thumb to prevent the fishing line from coming out due to the weight of the bait 20.

[0044] Then, if Figure 8 As shown in (b) to (d), by swinging the fishing rod, the bait 20 is given an initial velocity. Figure 8 As shown in (e), when the thumb leaves the reel 3 at the right timing for the speed and releasing direction of the bait, the bait can be cast.

[0045] And, as Figure 8 As shown in (g), after being cast, the bait begins to slow down due to the tension from the fishing line and air resistance. On the other hand, the reel 3 begins to rotate in the opposite direction due to the tension from the fishing line. When the pay-out speed of the fishing line matches the flight speed of the bait, the reel 3 reaches the highest speed and the fishing line loses tension. The bait then continues to stall due to air resistance and the like. At this time, if the reel 3 continues to rotate at a high speed due to inertia, the pay-out speed of the fishing line exceeds the flight speed of the bait. As a result, too much fishing line is paid out, causing entanglement of the fishing line inside the reel. To avoid this, a prescribed braking force is applied to the reel 3 by the brake device 7.

[0046] Moreover, the lure falls into water when the height of the lure is sufficiently lowered. At this time, if the braking force is too large, the distance of the lure can be thrown short. If the braking force is too small, the line can be slackened, and the winding or the pay-out can not be performed normally. The appropriate value of the braking force varies depending on not only the size of the lure and the length of the rod but also the throwing method, the wind, and other natural environments.

[0047] After the lure falls into water, the lure is sunk to a prescribed depth, and the lure is operated (retrieved) by operating the operation section 3. Thereby, the fish can be hooked. Depending on the winding speed at this time, the fishing result can vary.

[0048] Next, the operation flow of the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 6. Figure 2 The operation flow of the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 6. As shown in the figure, first, in step S1, it is detected by the casting preparation start detection section 6 whether the casting preparation of the fishing reel 1 has started. In the case where the casting preparation has not started, the process returns to step S1.

[0049] In the case where the casting preparation has started, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the detection by the rotation detection section 5 which detects the rotation of the spool 3 is started, and the distance is initialized (L=0).

[0050] Next, in step S3, it is confirmed whether the rotation detection section 5 which detects the rotation of the spool 3 has detected the rotation of the spool. In the case where the rotation has been detected, the measured value is increased by a prescribed distance (L=L+1), and the process returns to step S3. The distance L can be the amount of rotation of the spool 3, or can be the amount of pay-out of the fishing line which is corrected for the change in the radius of the spool 3.

[0051] In step S3, in the case where the rotation detection section 5 which detects the rotation of the spool 3 has not detected the rotation of the spool, the process proceeds to the next step. In step S4, it is detected by the casting end detection section 7 whether the casting has ended. In the case where the casting preparation has not started, the process returns to step S3.

[0052] In the case where the casting has ended, the process proceeds to step S5. In step S5, the generation of the history data from the casting preparation to the casting end is performed by the history data generation section 8, and the process proceeds to the next step.

[0053] In step S6, the history data generated in step S5 is stored by the storage section 9 or is transmitted to the outside by the communication processing section described later. Thereby, it is possible to transmit information to other external devices such as personal computers, smart phones, and other fishing reels, and it is possible to perform the viewing or the recording of the data.

[0054] Here, the history data will be described. The history data can be, for example, the data shown in FIG. 7. Figure 9The change in distance L at regular intervals shown may simply be the final flight distance L. Alternatively, it may include changes in spool speed obtained by differentiating L with time, changes in braking force over time, the maximum speed of the fishing line, or the maximum spool rotational speed. Furthermore, the daily casting history may be recorded by summing multiple casts, or all casting data for the reel may be recorded.

[0055] The fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention allows users to reference various historical data during casting and retrieval at any time, thereby improving their casting technique and fishing results. Specifically, by understanding the relationship between casting distance and braking force settings, it is easy to find the optimal braking force setting. Furthermore, by recording the number of casts and casting distance, it is possible to improve casting techniques.

[0056] Next, refer to Figure 3 The following describes the casting preparation start state of a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the casting preparation start detection unit 6 is configured to detect the start of casting preparation in step S1, more specifically, when the clutch 2 is disengaged (S1a), the fishing line begins to rotate in the release direction from the stopped state of the spool 3 (S1b), the reel is oriented in a predetermined direction (S1c), the angular velocity of the reel in the predetermined direction exceeds a set threshold (S1d), or the user operates an input device such as a button provided on the reel to initiate casting preparation (S1e). By detecting any of these conditions, the casting preparation start detection unit 6 can accurately detect the start of casting preparation.

[0057] Next, refer to Figure 4 The following describes the casting completion state of the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the casting completion detection unit 7 is configured to detect the completion of casting when any of the following conditions occur: the clutch 2 is engaged (S4a); a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of casting preparations (S4b); the spool 3 is rotating in the winding direction (S4c); the spool rotation speed falls below a threshold (S4d); or a user determines that casting has ended by operating an input device such as a button provided on the reel (S4e). By detecting any of these conditions, the casting completion detection unit 7 can accurately detect the completion of casting.

[0058] Next, refer to Figure 5The history data 10 generated by the history data generation section 8 of the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application will be described. In the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application, the history data 10 is configured to include at least one of the amount of rotation of the spool 11, the change in the braking force of the spool over time 12, the reach distance of the fishing line 13, the maximum speed of the fishing line 14, the daily casting history 15, or the use history of the spool 16.

[0059] In the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application, by being able to refer to such history data at any time, the casting method of the user and the fishing results can be improved.

[0060] In the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application, the daily casting history 15 is configured to include at least any one of the number of casts, the total casting distance, or the maximum casting distance.

[0061] In the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application, the use history 16 of the reel is configured to include at least any one of the number of casts, the total casting distance, or the total number of rotations of the cast.

[0062] The fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application has a braking force control unit 17 that changes the braking force of the spool 3 over time, and the history data 10 is configured to include the change in the braking force over time.

[0063] Referring back to Figure 1 The fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application will be described. As illustrated, the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application has a spool 3 that winds a fishing line, an operation section 4 that performs a rotation operation on the spool 3, a rotation detection section 5 that detects the rotation of the spool 3, a casting end detection section 7 that detects the end of casting, a fishing line recovery detection section 18 that detects the recovery of the fishing line, a history data generation section 8 that generates history data from the end of casting to the recovery of the fishing line, and a storage section 9 that stores the history data.

[0064] According to the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application, by being able to refer to various history data at the time of retrieval at any time, the improvement of the casting method of the user and the improvement of the fishing results can be achieved.

[0065] Next, referring to Figure 6 The flow of operation of the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application will be described. As illustrated, first, in step S1, whether the fishing reel 1 has ended casting is detected by the casting end detection section 7 that detects the end of casting. In the case where casting has not ended, the process returns to step S1.

[0066] When the cast is completed, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, detection by the rotation detection section 5 that detects the rotation of the spool 3 is started (L = Lmax).

[0067] Next, in step S3, it is confirmed whether the rotation detection section 5 that detects the rotation of the spool 3 has detected the rotation of the spool. When the rotation is detected, the line length is increased or decreased by a prescribed distance according to the direction of rotation (L = L±l), and then the process returns to step S3.

[0068] In step S3, when the rotation detection section 5 that detects the rotation of the spool 3 has not detected the rotation of the spool, the process proceeds to the next step. In step S4, it is detected by the line recovery detection section 18 that detects the recovery of the line whether the line has been recovered. When the line has not been recovered, the process returns to step S3.

[0069] When the line has been recovered, the process proceeds to step S5. In step S5, the generation of history data from the completion of the cast to the recovery of the line is performed by the history data generation section 8 that generates the history data, and the process proceeds to the next step. As a condition for detecting the recovery of the line, for example, there is the measured line length L being a prescribed value or less, the disengagement of the clutch in preparation for the next cast, or the like.

[0070] In step S6, the history data generated in step S5 is stored by the storage section 9 that stores the history data or is transmitted to the outside by the communication processing section described later.

[0071] According to the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application, by being able to refer to various history data at the time of retrieval at any time, it is possible to achieve an improvement in the retrieval technique of the user and an improvement in the fishing results.

[0072] Next, the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 7 The line recovery state of the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application will be described. In the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application, the line recovery detection section 18 is configured to detect the recovery of the line when in any one of a state in which the winding of the line to the spool is completed (S4a), a state in which a prescribed time has elapsed after the completion of the cast (S4b), or a state in which the start of the cast is detected (S4c). In this way, by detecting any one of the above states, the line recovery detection section 18 is able to reliably detect the line recovery state.

[0073] As described above, the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application is configured to detect the recovery of the line when in any one of a state in which the winding of the line to the spool is completed, a state in which a prescribed time has elapsed after the completion of the cast, or a state in which the start of the cast is detected. Figure 1As shown, the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include an output unit 19 implemented by a display unit such as an LED or LCD that displays the historical data 10, or a notification unit that notifies using audio data, a notification sound, vibration, etc. Furthermore, the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a transmission unit 20 that transmits the historical data 10.

[0074] A history data management system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: any one of the above-described fishing reels 1; and an information processing device 23 having a receiving unit 21 for receiving the history data and an output unit 22 for outputting the history data.

[0075] In the historical data management system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device 23 is configured to include a display unit 24 for displaying the historical data 10. Furthermore, in the historical data management system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, a portable device such as a portable terminal can be used as the information processing device 23, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0076] The dimensions, materials, and configurations of the various structural elements described in this specification are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments, and the various structural elements can be modified to have any dimensions, materials, and configurations that are within the scope of the present invention. In addition, structural elements not explicitly described in this specification may be added to the described embodiments, and some of the structural elements described in the various embodiments may be omitted.

Claims

1. A fishing reel, characterized in that: The fishing reel has: a spool that is axially supported so as to be rotatable relative to the fishing reel and winds up a fishing line; an operating unit for rotating the reel; a clutch capable of switching between a state in which power can be transmitted to the spool and a state in which power cannot be transmitted; a rotation detecting portion for detecting the rotation of the reel; A throwing preparation start detection unit detects the start of throwing preparation; a throwing completion detection unit for detecting the completion of throwing; a fishing line recovery detection unit for detecting the recovery of the fishing line; a history data generating unit that generates history data from the preparation for casting to the completion of casting and history data from the completion of casting to the recovery of the fishing line; as well as a storage unit that stores the historical data, The throwing completion detection unit detects the end of throwing when any of the following situations occurs: the clutch is in an engaged state, a predetermined time has passed after the start of the throwing preparation, the reel is rotating in a winding direction, the reel's rotation speed is below a threshold value, or an input unit is operated. The fishing line recovery detection unit detects the recovery of the fishing line when any of the following conditions occurs: the completion of winding the fishing line onto the spool, the elapse of a predetermined time after the end of casting, or the start of preparation for casting.

2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein The fishing reel includes an information processing unit configured to transmit the historical data to an external device.

3. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein The fishing reel includes a display unit configured to display the historical data.

4. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein The fishing reel includes an output unit configured to output the historical data.

5. The fishing reel according to claim 4, wherein: The output of the output unit is output of audio data, alarm sound, or vibration of the history data.

6. A historical data management system, characterized in that: The historical data management system has: The fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 5; and An information processing device includes a receiving unit for receiving the history data.

7. A historical data management system, characterized in that: The historical data management system has: The fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 5; and An information processing device includes a receiving unit for receiving the history data and an output unit for outputting the history data.

8. A historical data management system, characterized in that: The historical data management system has: The fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 5; and An information processing device includes a receiving unit for receiving the history data and a display unit for displaying the history data.

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