Fishing system

Abstract

The present application provides a fishing system including a fishing reel having a communication unit and an operation unit, and an external device having a display unit, wherein a first function is executed when the fishing reel is in a first state and a second function is executed when the fishing reel is in a second state by operation of the operation unit, and the operation result of the operation unit is displayed on the display unit of the external device.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application with application number 202110969038.X, application date August 23, 2021, and invention title "Fishing Line Reel". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to a fishing reel with an operating unit and a fishing system. Background Technology

[0003] Traditionally, fishing reels are configured to allow adjustment of various characteristic values, such as the setting of the rod brake, the setting of the drag force, and the setting of the winding speed (for electric reels).

[0004] As an example of such a reel, Patent Document 1 discloses a drum braking device for a two-bearing reel used for casting rods, which brakes a spool rotatably mounted on the reel body and on which a fishing line is attached. This drum braking device comprises: a drum braking unit disposed on the spool and the reel body, which brakes the spool electrically; a first operating device movably disposed on the reel body and operable in multiple first operating positions; a second operating device movably disposed on the reel body and operable in multiple second operating positions; and a drum control unit that electrically controls the braking force of the drum braking unit based on the first operating position of the first operating device and the second operating position of the second operating device.

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-135417

[0006] However, in the reel braking device of the dual-bearing reel in Patent Document 1, the use of a mechanical dial to adjust the reel's characteristic values ​​(braking force adjustment) results in a low degree of freedom in the dial's layout. Furthermore, since the operating unit is only used for adjusting the casting rod brake, it cannot record events such as fish being hit or hooked. Additionally, due to the limitations of the mechanism, it is difficult to achieve multiple functions with a single operation. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The present invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a cable reel with an operating unit having a high degree of layout freedom, a cable reel capable of event logging, or a cable reel that performs multiple functions through a single operating unit. Other objects of the present invention will become apparent from reference to this specification in its entirety.

[0008] A fishing system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a fishing reel and an external device. The fishing reel has a communication unit and an operation unit, and the external device has a display external device. The operation unit performs a first function when the fishing reel is in a first state and a second function when the fishing reel is in a second state. The operation result of the operation unit is displayed on the display of the external device.

[0009] One embodiment of the present invention provides a fishing reel with an operating section and a braking device capable of electrically changing its characteristics, configured such that the braking force of the braking device can be adjusted by operating the operating section.

[0010] In one embodiment of the fishing reel of the present invention, the operating part is configured to be any one of a toggle switch, a membrane switch, a push-button switch, a touch panel, or an operating lever, and the operating part is provided on the side of the fishing reel.

[0011] One embodiment of the present invention provides a fishing reel comprising: an operation section; and a recording section capable of recording the time when the operation section is operated.

[0012] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the operation part is configured as an operation button.

[0013] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the fishing reel is configured to record the state of the fishing reel when the operating part is operated.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fishing reel is configured such that its state includes the length of the fishing line, the winding speed of the reel, the tension of the fishing line, or GPS information.

[0015] In one embodiment of the fishing reel of the present invention, the fishing reel is configured to record different events depending on the operation method of the operating unit.

[0016] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is configured to have an operation unit, which performs a first function when the fishing reel is in a first state and performs a second function when the fishing reel is in a second state.

[0017] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is configured to have an operation unit that performs a first function when the operation unit performs a first operation and performs a second function when the operation unit performs a second operation.

[0018] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first state is a state in which the fishing line can be released, and the second state is a state in which the fishing line cannot be released.

[0019] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the state in which the fishing line cannot be released is configured to be a state in which the fishing line can be wound.

[0020] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the fishing reel has a posture sensor, the first state refers to the fishing reel being in a first posture, and the second state refers to the fishing reel being in a second posture.

[0021] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first state is a state in which the length of the released fishing line is less than a predetermined value, and the second state is a state in which the length of the released fishing line is greater than or equal to the predetermined value.

[0022] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first function refers to the characteristic change of the fishing reel, including braking force adjustment, drag force adjustment, line type change, or line length reset.

[0023] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the second function includes event logging, drag force adjustment, or adjustment of the winding speed of the reel.

[0024] According to the above embodiments, it is possible to provide a cable reel with an operating unit that has a high degree of layout freedom, a cable reel that can perform event recording, or a cable reel that can perform multiple functions through one operating unit. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example of event logging in a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Label Explanation

[0030] 10: Fishing reel; 11: Drum; 12: Clutch; 13: Towing device; 14: Operation unit; 15: Braking unit (braking device); 16: Calculation unit; 17: Display unit; 18: Storage unit; 19: Detection unit; 20: Setting unit; 21: Operation unit (operation unit); 31: Fishing line. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Common constituent elements in the various drawings are given the same reference numerals in those drawings. It should be noted that, for ease of explanation, the drawings are not necessarily shown at an exact scale.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The structure of a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the mechanical structure of the fishing reel 10. Figure 1 (a) indicates the case where a type called a dual-axis reel is used as the fishing reel 10. Figure 1 (b) indicates the use of a type called a spinning wheel.

[0033] First, refer to Figure 1 (a) The dual-axis reel 10A will be described. The reel 11A is capable of winding the fishing line 31 by rotating it forward using the winding operation unit 14 (also simply referred to as the operation unit 14) A. The clutch 12 can selectively connect and disconnect the power transmission with the winding operation unit 14A. In the connected state, winding can be performed via the winding operation unit 14A. In the disconnected state, the reel 11A can be freely rotated in both directions, thereby releasing the fishing line 31.

[0034] When the towing device 13 applies a load exceeding the set tension to the fishing line 31, it can cause the drum 11 to spin freely. Alternatively, the towing device can also use a device capable of electrically adjusting the set tension according to a command signal. This is equivalent to a towing device utilizing a magnetic powder brake, which is a known prior art, but the specific method is not limited to this.

[0035] The winding operation unit 14A may be configured as a handle, for example, transmitting the user's rotational operation to the drum 11A via a transmission mechanism such as gears, thereby enabling the drum 11A to rotate in the forward direction. Alternatively, the winding operation unit 14A may be a combination of an operating component such as a lever and a power source such as an electric motor.

[0036] The braking unit (braking device) 15 can apply braking force to the drum. This suppresses recoil during casting. The braking force can be set by the braking force setting unit 151.

[0037] Furthermore, the braking device in this invention can also be a braking device capable of electrically adjusting the braking force according to a command signal. Braking devices utilizing regenerative brakes, which are known prior art, are equivalent to this, but are not limited to a specific method.

[0038] Next, refer to Figure 1 (b) describes the case where a spinning wheel 10B is used as the reel 10. The drum 11B is fixed to the reel body via a dragging device 13B. When a load exceeding a set tension is applied to the fishing line 31, the dragging device 13B can cause the drum 11B to idle.

[0039] The fishing line 31 is guided by the line guide 12B and rotates around the spool 11B, winding onto the spool 11B. The line guide 12B is held at the front end of a rotor that is supported in a manner that allows it to rotate relative to the main body of the reel, and the ability to guide the fishing line 31 is switched by opening and closing the tying arm. When the tying arm is open, winding is not allowed, and the fishing line 31 can be released. On the other hand, when the tying arm is closed, winding is allowed, but the fishing line 31 cannot be released.

[0040] The winding operation unit 14B is configured as a handle, for example, and transmits the user's rotation operation to the rotor through a transmission mechanism such as gears, thereby enabling the wire guide 12B to rotate in the forward direction.

[0041] Next, refer to Figure 2 The electrical structure of a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in the figure, the fishing reel 10 has a detection unit 19 for detecting various operations performed by the user or the state of the reel. The detection results are sent to the arithmetic unit 16, which can perform calculations as needed, or temporarily save them in the storage unit 18 and display them on the display unit 17, or send instruction values ​​to the setting unit 20, or use them for secondary use in external devices.

[0042] The display unit 17 can be an external device such as a smartphone, wearable terminal, laptop PC, or fish detector, or it can be implemented by installing an LCD on a fishing reel or fishing rod. When the display unit 17 is configured as an external device, a communication unit based on wireless or wired communication is provided on the fishing reel 10. Additionally, the operation unit (operation unit) 21 receives operations from the user. As needed, a power source such as a battery (not shown) is supplied to the aforementioned... Figure 2 The structural elements shown are powered.

[0043] Next, the following structure can be described as the detection unit 19. Due to limitations such as cost and size, some parts can be omitted. The tension detection unit 191 detects the tension acting on the fishing line 31. This is achieved using conventionally known techniques such as detecting the force acting on the rotation axis of the pulley that guides the fishing line 31 using a strain sensor.

[0044] The drum rotation detection unit 192 detects the rotation of the drum 11. This can be achieved using conventionally known units such as incremental rotation sensors with photoelectric circuit breakers. To achieve smooth rotation of the drum 11, a non-contact rotation sensor is preferred.

[0045] The winding operation detection unit 193 detects the rotation of the winding operation unit 14. This can be achieved by installing a rotation sensor on the winding operation unit 14 or a gear that rotates in conjunction with it. By obtaining the difference between the winding operation detection unit 193 and the drum rotation detection unit 192, the amount of rotation idling by the towing device 13 can be calculated.

[0046] The release potential detection unit 194 detects whether the fishing line 31 can be released from the reel 10. In the example of the dual-shaft reel 10A described above, this can be achieved by detecting the engagement state of the clutch 12. A limit sensor or the like can be installed on a part of the clutch's operating components.

[0047] In the example of spinning wheel 10B, this can be achieved by detecting the opening and closing state of the binding arm. This can be accomplished simply by installing a limit sensor or similar device on a part of the component that moves the binding arm.

[0048] Furthermore, the setting tension detected by the drag force detection unit 195 is a threshold value that causes the drum 11 to idle. This is achieved by detecting the applied force acting on the friction components within the drag device using a pressure sensor.

[0049] Furthermore, the braking force detection unit 196 detects a set value for the braking force used to suppress recoil. This can be achieved by installing a volume resistivity or the like in the braking force setting unit 151. In braking devices where the braking force is set via a computer, the braking force detection unit 196 can be set by obtaining command values ​​for the braking device.

[0050] The posture detection unit 197 detects the posture of the cable reel 10. This can be achieved by using a geomagnetic sensor to detect the direction of the geomagnetic field relative to the cable reel 10, or by using an accelerometer to detect the direction of gravitational acceleration relative to the cable reel 10. Alternatively, a sensor known as a 9-axis motion sensor can be used to detect the orientation, acceleration, and angular velocity of each of the three vertical axes.

[0051] The position detection unit 198 acquires the position information of the fishing reel 10. This can be achieved using an antenna or similar device capable of acquiring GPS information. In addition to being installed inside the fishing reel 10, the position detection unit 198 can also be installed in a smartphone or similar device, acquiring position information via short-range communication such as BLE communication.

[0052] The setting unit 20 changes the settings of each device within the cable reel 10 by sending command values ​​to them. The braking force setting unit 201 sends command values ​​to the braking unit 15, which can electrically adjust the braking force. The braking unit 15 adjusts the braking force according to the command values. The braking force setting unit 201 also sends command values ​​to the towing device 13, which can electrically adjust the tension. The towing device 13 adjusts the tension at the start of idling according to the command values.

[0053] The operation unit 21 receives user commands. In one embodiment of the fishing reel 10 of the present invention, the operation unit is electrically operated, specifically, it is any one of a toggle switch, membrane switch, push-button switch, touch panel, or operating lever.

[0054] It can utilize various known operating methods, such as switching between contact and non-contact modes of electrical contacts based on user operation, detecting voltage changes using resistive films, and detecting changes in electrostatic capacitance. These methods are implemented with appropriate waterproofing treatments, such as sealing them within a tight structure.

[0055] Figure 3 A perspective view of a cable reel 10 equipped with operating units 21 is shown. In this example, two membrane switches are used as operating units 21 and are provided on the side plate of the cable reel 10. By using membrane switches, it is possible to achieve low cost, a thin operating mechanism, easy waterproofing, good operability, high design freedom, and high layout freedom. In the following description, one switch 21A will be referred to as the up button, and the other switch 21B will be referred to as the down button.

[0056] Next, the operation of the operating unit 21 will be explained. First, the case of using the operating unit 21 to change the setting of the brake unit 15 will be explained as an example. In this example, when the up button is pressed, the braking force of the brake unit 15 is set to be stronger. When the down button is pressed, the braking force of the brake unit 15 is set to be weaker.

[0057] When the operating unit 21 is pressed, or depending on the changed braking force, the setting change can be easily communicated to the user by illuminating the LED or sounding a notification tone. By changing the setting of the braking unit 15 as described above, the configuration flexibility of the operating unit 21 can be improved. Furthermore, by utilizing change software from external devices such as smartphones, the range of changes when the operating unit is pressed can be increased, thus improving the response during operation.

[0058] Next, we will explain using the operation unit 21 for event recording as an example. In this example, when the up button is pressed, the occurrence of event 1 is stored in the storage unit 18. When the down button is pressed, the occurrence of event 2 is stored in the storage unit 18. In addition, when the up button and the down button are pressed simultaneously, event 3 is stored. Event 4 can also be stored by double-clicking the up button, or event 5 can be stored by long-pressing, etc., and different events can be stored through the operation method of the operation unit 21. Therefore, the types of events that can be recorded can be increased without increasing the number of operation units.

[0059] The aforementioned events 1, 2, ..., N correspond to events the user wants to remember while fishing, such as when the user catches a fish, when the hook hits the hook, or when the hook snags an obstacle (gets hooked). When these events occur, the user can store the moment of occurrence in the storage unit 18 by performing the corresponding operation. Alternatively, when the operation unit is pressed at the time of the event, the information can be sent to an external device for secondary use. For example, a camera or other video recording device can be used as an external device to trigger a signal to start or stop recording at the time of the event.

[0060] Figure 4 An example of recorded events is shown. This example displays a summary of events recorded by the user during a day of fishing. As shown in this example, not only the type and time of the event can be recorded, but also information related to the operation or status of the reel 10, such as the length of the fishing line or the rotation speed of the handle, and the position information of the reel, can be recorded. Furthermore, the total value for each event can be calculated and displayed. Thus, the total number of fish caught can be displayed.

[0061] If the event recording button is placed in the fishing reel 10 as in this embodiment, the operating mechanism can be placed in a location that is easy to operate while fishing. This allows the operating unit to be operated simultaneously with an event. Furthermore, if the button is placed inside the fishing reel 10, it is easier to place a circuit board or battery. This is because it is believed that even if the event recording button were located outside the fishing reel 10, it would be difficult to operate in situations such as fighting a fish.

[0062] Next, an example of using the operation unit 21 for multiple functions will be described. In this embodiment, the operation of the operation unit 21 is changed according to the state of the fishing reel 10. More specifically, for example, the state of the clutch 12 is detected by the release possibility state detection unit 194, and the operation is changed according to the result. When the operation unit 21 is operated while the clutch is engaged and the reel 11A cannot release the fishing line (but the fishing line can be wound by the winding operation unit 14A), the function related to the event recording is executed. On the other hand, when the operation unit 21 is operated while the clutch is disengaged and the reel 11A can release the fishing line (but the fishing line cannot be wound by the winding operation unit 14A), the braking force adjustment function of the braking unit 15 is executed.

[0063] In this way, by changing the function of the operating unit according to the state of the winding reel 10, multiple functions can be performed by a single operating unit. Therefore, even if functions are added, the number of operating units can be avoided, thus enabling the overall miniaturization of the device.

[0064] Furthermore, the functions performed when the operating unit is operated are not limited to the examples mentioned above, and can be used for various setting changes and operations within the reel 10. More specifically, examples include changing the set drag force of the dragging device 13, setting the baseline line length (zero value reset), changing the line type (changing the calculation parameters when calculating the line length based on the drum speed), and changing the winding speed of the winding operation unit 14 (in the case where an electric reel is used as the winding operation unit 14A). In this case, if functions to be operated during fishing are assigned when the clutch is engaged, and functions to be operated during preparation are assigned when the clutch is disengaged, operability is improved. In addition, the functions in each state can also be changed through software settings such as smartphone operation, thereby allocating them according to the user's preferences.

[0065] Functions intended to be operated during fishing include those related to event logging, changing the drag force of the towing device, and changing the winding speed of the winding operation unit 14. Functions intended to be performed during preparation include setting the baseline length, changing the line type, and changing the drag force of the towing device. The criteria for determining the state of the fishing reel 10 are not limited to the release possibility state detection unit 194; values ​​from other detection units 19 can also be used. For example, even using the detection results of the posture detection unit 197, the same effect can be achieved by executing the first function when the rod elevation angle is above a specified value and the second function when it is below a specified value. Alternatively, the third and fourth functions can be executed by setting a second and a third specified value. In this case, if the user is shown which function is currently being executed via an LED or the like, operability is improved.

[0066] Alternatively, the number of rotations of the spool can be detected by the spool rotation detection unit 192 and the winding operation detection unit 193, and the function can be switched based on the calculated length of the fishing line released. For example, the first function can be executed when the length of the fishing line released is above a specified value (e.g., 3m or more), and the second function can be executed when the length of the fishing line released is below a specified value (e.g., 3m or less). In this case, if the function to be performed during fishing is above the specified value, and the function to be performed during preparation is below the specified value, the operability is improved.

[0067] Alternatively, the function can be switched by operating the operation unit 21 without relying on the state of the fishing reel 10. In this embodiment, the functions are assigned in the following manner: When the up button is pressed, the braking force of the brake unit 15 is increased (function 1). When the down button is pressed, the braking force of the brake unit 15 is decreased (function 2). When the up button and the down button are pressed simultaneously, the occurrence of event 1 is stored (function 3). With this function assignment, similar to the embodiment described above, multiple functions can be executed by a single operation unit.

[0068] Thus, the fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention can provide a reel with an electric operating unit and an operating unit with a high degree of layout freedom, a reel capable of recording events, or a reel that realizes multiple functions through one operating unit.

[0069] The dimensions, materials, and configurations of the structural elements described in this specification are not limited to those explicitly stated in the embodiments. These structural elements can be modified to have any dimensions, materials, and configurations that fall within the scope of this invention. Furthermore, structural elements not explicitly stated in this specification may be added to the described embodiments, or a portion of the structural elements described in each embodiment may be omitted.

Claims

1. A fishing system comprising a fishing reel and an external device, the fishing reel having a communication unit and an operation unit, the external device having a display unit, wherein... When the fishing reel is in its first state, the first function is performed by operating the control unit. When the fishing reel is in its second state, the second function is performed by operating the same control unit. The result of the operation is displayed on the display unit of the external device. The first function refers to the modification of the fishing reel's features, including braking force adjustment, line type change, or line length reset. The second function includes event logging, drag force adjustment, or adjustment of the winding speed of the drum.

2. The fishing system according to claim 1, wherein, The external device is a smartphone, wearable device, laptop computer, or fish detector.

3. The fishing system according to claim 1, wherein, The fishing system includes a braking unit. When the operating unit is operated, the braking force of the braking unit changes.

4. The fishing system according to claim 1, wherein, The operation result of the operation unit is sent to the external device via the communication unit. The external device is configured to start or stop recording based on the result of the operation.

5. The fishing system according to claim 1, wherein, The fishing system includes a storage unit. The storage unit is configured to store information related to the type of event, the time of the event, and information related to the operation and status of the fishing reel.

6. The fishing system according to claim 5, wherein, Information related to the operation and status of the fishing reel includes the length of the fishing line, the rotation speed of the handle, or the position of the reel at the time the event occurred.

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