Brake force control system, information communication device, and fishing reel

Abstract

The present application provides a braking force control system, an information communication device, and a fishing reel. A braking force control system of one embodiment of the present application includes a fishing reel and an information communication device. The fishing reel includes a spool that winds a fishing line, a spool brake that brakes the spool, and a spool brake force control section that controls the braking force from the spool brake. The information communication device includes a braking force setting section that sets the braking force of the spool and a transmission section that transmits information about the set braking force. The spool brake force control section of the fishing reel includes a reception section that receives an instruction from an external device. The spool brake force control section controls the braking force in accordance with the instruction about the braking force received by the reception section from the transmission section of the information communication device. The braking force setting section of the information communication device displays a past casting result and sets the braking force of the spool for a next casting in accordance with the past casting result.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the patent application No. 202110244189.9, filed on March 5, 2021, with the title of "Fishing reel, braking force control system, and braking force setting device". TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to a fishing reel capable of adjusting a braking force at the time of casting, a braking force control system including the fishing reel, and a braking force setting device. BACKGROUND

[0003] Conventionally, when casting an object to be cast such as a lure or a fishing line, a sinker, a hook, and the like to a far distance using a two-bearing reel, a braking device that brakes a spool is provided in order to prevent backlash (tangling of the fishing line) at the time of casting. In such a braking device, the farthest distance can be cast when the braking force is optimized, but when the braking force is too large, the flying distance is reduced, and on the other hand, when the braking force is too small, backlash occurs. The optimization of the braking force can vary depending on the weight or air resistance of the lure to be cast, the type of fishing tackle used, such as the type of fishing line and the characteristics of the fishing rod. Furthermore, it can vary depending on the casting method of the user, weather conditions such as the wind, and the like. The user needs to adjust the braking force while repeating tests while using it.

[0004] As such a fishing reel, for example, in Patent Literature 1, a spool braking device for a two-bearing reel that brakes a spool on which a fishing line is wound, which is rotatably attached to a reel body, is disclosed, the spool braking device comprising: a spool braking unit provided between the spool and the reel body and electrically controlling the braking of the spool; a first operation tool provided on the reel body so as to be movable and operable at a plurality of first operation positions; a second operation tool provided on the reel body so as to be movable and operable at a plurality of second operation positions; and a spool control unit electrically controlling the braking force of the spool braking unit in accordance with the first operation position of the first operation tool and the second operation position of the second operation tool.

[0005] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-135417 SUMMARY

[0006] However, in the structure of Patent Document 1, the change of the braking force is performed by only two operation means, and thus there is a problem that it is practically difficult to perform a more detailed setting. Moreover, if the detailed setting is performed by further increasing the operation means, the fishing reel is upsized, and thus there is a problem that the increase of the operation means is limited. Furthermore, when the user searches for the most appropriate casting (rod casting) condition, the user cannot accurately grasp the immediately preceding casting (rod casting) result, and thus there is a problem that it is difficult to find the most appropriate rod casting condition.

[0007] The present application has been achieved in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a fishing reel, a braking force control system, and a braking force setting device, which can simply perform a more detailed setting of a braking force and can accurately optimize a rod casting condition. An object other than this of the present application will be clear from the entire description.

[0008] The fishing reel of one embodiment of the present application includes a spool that can wind a fishing line, a spool braking portion that brakes the spool, and a spool braking force control portion that can control the braking force of the spool braking portion. The fishing reel includes a reception portion that can receive an instruction from an external device. When the reception portion receives an instruction on the braking force from the external device, the spool braking force control portion sets the braking force in accordance with the instruction.

[0009] The braking force control system of one embodiment of the present application includes an information communication device that includes the fishing reel, a braking force setting portion that can set the braking force of the spool, and a transmission portion that transmits information on the set braking force.

[0010] The braking force setting device of one embodiment of the present application includes a spool braking portion that brakes the spool, a spool braking force control portion that can control the braking force of the spool braking portion, a rotation detection portion of the spool, a casting start detection portion, a calculation portion that calculates a casting result from a rotation history of the spool after a casting start, and a braking force setting portion that can set the braking force of the spool. The braking force setting portion can display the casting result.

[0011] The braking force control system or the braking force setting device of one embodiment of the present application includes a spool braking force control portion that can control a temporal change of the braking force and a braking force setting portion that can set the temporal change of the braking force.

[0012] In the braking force control system or the braking force setting device of one embodiment of the present application, the spool braking force control portion can control a change of the braking force corresponding to a flight distance of the fishing line, and the braking force setting portion can set the change of the braking force corresponding to the flight distance of the fishing line.

[0013] The fishing reel of one embodiment of the present application is configured to include a spool that can wind a fishing line, a spool brake portion that brakes the spool, a spool brake force control portion that can control a brake force of the spool brake portion, and a brake force setting portion that can set the brake force of the spool, and the spool brake force control portion sets the brake force in accordance with a set value of the brake force set by the brake force setting portion.

[0014] In the brake force setting program of one embodiment of the present application, the brake force setting program causes the brake force setting portion that can set the brake force of the spool to start on the brake force control system, the brake force setting device, or the fishing reel.

[0015] According to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to provide a fishing reel, a brake force control system, and a brake force setting device that can easily perform more detailed setting of a brake force and can accurately optimize rod casting conditions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a brake force control system of one embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a casting step at the time of casting of one embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for setting a brake force of the brake force control system and the like of one embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for setting a brake force of the brake force control system and the like of one embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for setting a brake force of the brake force control system and the like of one embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 6 FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for setting a brake force of the brake force control system and the like of one embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 7 FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow of displaying a casting result of the brake force control system and the like of one embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 8 FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow of displaying a casting result of the brake force control system and the like of one embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 9is a diagram for explaining an operation flow of a display of a result of a game, and the like, of a brake force control system of one embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a brake force control system of another embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Label explanation

[0027] 1: fishing reel; 2: clutch; 3: spool; 4: operation portion; 15: spool brake portion; 8: rotation detection portion; 9: microcomputer; 10: external device; 11: brake force setting portion; 13: transmission / reception portion (transmission portion); 14: display portion; 16: brake force control portion; 20: second brake force setting portion; 91: target setting portion; 92: calculation portion; 93: storage portion; 100: brake force control system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present application will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. Common constituent elements in a plurality of drawings are assigned the same reference numerals in the drawings. Note that each drawing is not necessarily drawn to an accurate scale for the sake of convenience of explanation.

[0029] First, a structure of a fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to FIG. 1. Figure 1 The fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application has a spool 3 which winds a fishing line, an operation portion 4 which performs a rotation operation of the spool 3, a clutch 2 which switches whether or not power can be transmitted from the operation portion 4 to the spool 3, a brake portion (spool brake portion) 15 which generates a brake force to the spool 3, and a brake force control portion (spool brake force control portion) 16 which adjusts the brake force, as illustrated in the drawing.

[0030] Further, as illustrated in the drawing, the fishing reel 1 has a clutch detection portion 7 which detects a state of whether or not power transmission of the clutch 2 is possible, and a rotation detection portion 8 which detects a rotation of the spool 3. The clutch detection portion 7 is constituted of a magnetic sensor or the like, and detects a state of whether or not transmission of the clutch 2 is possible by providing a detected portion such as a magnet to a movable portion of the clutch 2. Further, the rotation detection portion 8 can be constituted of a combination of a detection unit such as a photo interrupter and a detected unit such as a light shield plate provided to the spool 3. Thus, the rotation of the spool 3 can be converted into an electric signal. Note that the combination of the detection unit and the detected unit is not limited to the above example, and a publicly known unit such as a magnet and a magnetic sensor can be used.

[0031] Further, the fishing reel 1 has a microcomputer 9 which processes various signals. The microcomputer 9 is supplied with power by a power source such as a battery which is not shown, and has, for example, a target setting section 91 which instructs the target braking force control section of the target braking force, a calculation section 92 which calculates the cast result from the output of the spool rotation sensor, and a lure information acquisition section 93 which acquires information of the lure 20.

[0032] Next, as shown in Figure 1 , an electronic device (also referred to as an external device, an external information communication device, an external information communication device, etc.) 10 has a braking force setting section 11 which receives the braking force as a target from a user, a transmission and reception section 13 which transmits and receives the set braking force information and the cast result, and a display unit 14 such as an LCD.

[0033] Next, each element constituting the fishing reel 1 will be described. 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 configured as a handle, for example, and transmits the user's rotational operation to the spool 3 through a transmission mechanism such as a gear, so that the spool 3 can be rotated 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.

[0034] The clutch 2 is switchable between an engaged state in which power transmission to the spool 3 is possible and a disengaged state in which power transmission is not performed. In the engaged state, the spool 3 can be operated to rotate forward by the operation member as the operation section 4, and in the disengaged state, the spool 3 can be rotated in both forward and reverse directions regardless of the state of the operation member (spool free state).

[0035] Next, with reference to Figure 2 , an example of a step in which a fishing tool such as a lure is cast using a general fishing reel including the present fishing reel, and is retrieved will be described.

[0036] First, as shown in Figure 2 (a), the lure 20 is adjusted to a prescribed length from the tip of the fishing rod by the operation member, and the clutch 2 (not shown) is disengaged, so that the spool free state is achieved. At this time, the spool 3 of the fishing reel 1 is held with the thumb so that the fishing line is not paid out by the weight of the lure 20 or the like.

[0037] Next, as shown in Figure 2 (b) to Figure 2 (d), the lure 20 is given an initial speed by swinging the fishing rod. Then, as shown in Figure 2 (e), the thumb is released from the spool 3 at an appropriate timing at which the speed of the lure and the direction of pay out are appropriate, so that the lure 20 can be cast.

[0038] Further, after the cast, as shown in Figure 2 , the fishing line is reeled in by the fishing reel 1, and the lure 20 is retrieved.After (g), the lure 20 starts to decelerate due to the tension from the fishing line, air resistance, and the like. On the other hand, the spool 3 starts to rotate in the reverse direction using the tension from the fishing line. When the speed at which the fishing line is paid out and the flight speed of the lure 20 coincide, the spool 3 becomes the highest rotational speed, and the fishing line loses tension. The lure 20 also continues to lose speed after this due to air resistance and the like. At this time, when the spool 3 continues to rotate at high speed by inertia, the speed at which the fishing line is paid out is greater than the flight speed of the lure 20. As a result, the fishing line is paid out excessively, and thus the fishing line becomes entangled in the reel 1. In order to avoid this, a prescribed braking force can be applied to the spool 3 by the brake device.

[0039] Then, the height of the lure 20 is sufficiently lowered and thus the lure 20 hits the water. At this time, when the braking force of the brake device is too great, the distance at which the lure 20 can be cast becomes short. On the other hand, when the braking force of the brake device is too small, the fishing line becomes entangled and thus winding and paying out cannot be performed normally. The appropriate value of the braking force can vary depending on the mass of the lure 20, air resistance, and the like. Furthermore, the braking force can vary depending on various influences such as the length of the rod, the casting method, the weather, and the like. In particular, in casting, the state of the fishing line changes dynamically, and thus in order to achieve the most appropriate braking conditions, it is advantageous if more detailed settings can be performed. Furthermore, by grasping the results of casting in detail, optimization of the braking force can be easily performed.

[0040] Next, the spool brake portion 15 will be described. The spool brake portion 15 is composed of a rotating body-shaped eddy current generation plate composed of a conductor mounted to the spool 3, a fixed magnet disposed in opposition to the eddy current generation plate, a rotating magnet sandwiching the eddy current generation plate from the opposite side of the fixed magnet, a motor rotating and moving the rotating magnet, a gear train decelerating and transmitting the drive of the motor to the second permanent magnet, and a magnet position sensor detecting the position of the permanent magnet (all not shown).

[0041] The outer peripheral portion of the fixed magnet is divided into six equal parts, and is alternately magnetized as an N pole and an S pole. Furthermore, the inner peripheral portion of the rotating magnet is divided into six equal parts, and is alternately magnetized as an N pole and an S pole. A magnetic field is produced by the fixed magnet and the rotating magnet, and penetrates the eddy current generation plate disposed therebetween (all not shown). Thus, when the spool 3 rotates, an eddy current is generated in the eddy current generation plate, and a braking force corresponding to the rotational speed acts.

[0042] The rotating magnet is rotated by the motor and the gear train, and thus the magnetic field acting on the eddy current generation plate can be changed (all not shown, the same applies hereinafter). Thus, the braking force can be set to a prescribed amount. That is, when the rotating magnet and the fixed magnet are made to oppose each other with the same poles, the magnetic field applied to the eddy current generation plate becomes weak, and the braking force becomes weak. When the rotating magnet and the fixed magnet are made to oppose each other with different poles, the magnetic field applied to the eddy current generation plate becomes strong, and the braking force becomes strong.

[0043] The magnet position sensor is a sensor that detects the position of the rotating magnet, and is constituted by a magnetic sensor, a resistance type position sensor, or the like.

[0044] The brake force control section 16 causes a necessary current to flow in the motor while observing the value of the magnet position sensor, thereby performing feedback control on the motor. Thus, a prescribed brake force can be applied to the reel 3. In this way, the brake force applied to the reel 3 can be changed over time by the brake section 15 and the brake force control section 16.

[0045] In addition, the eddy current generation plate can be constituted by a portion of the reel 3. Also, the eddy current generation plate can be relatively moved with respect to the reel 3 by the action of centrifugal force according to the rotational speed of the reel 3, thereby having a prescribed brake force characteristic.

[0046] Also, the above brake section 15 is not limited to the above-described manner using eddy currents, and the same effects can be achieved as long as the brake force is adjusted over time by the microcomputer. Other manners of the brake device include a manner in which regenerative braking is generated between a permanent magnet installed in the reel and a coil provided in the cord reel main body, a manner using contact braking in which the contact force to a friction plate installed in the reel is changed by an electromagnetic actuator or the like, and is not limited to a particular manner.

[0047] The fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present application is configured to include a reel 3 that can wind a fishing line, a reel brake section 15 that brakes the reel 3, and a reel brake force control section 16 that can control the brake force of the reel brake section 15, and includes a reception section (transmission / reception section) 94 that can receive an instruction from an external device 10, and when the reel brake force control section 16 receives an instruction on the brake force from the external device 10 at the reception section 94, the reel brake force control section 16 sets the brake force according to the instruction.

[0048] The fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present application can simply perform more detailed setting of the brake force, and can accurately perform optimization of the rod casting conditions.

[0049] The brake force control system 100 according to one embodiment of the present application is configured to include an information communication device 10 that has the above-described fishing reel 1, a brake force setting section 11 that can set the brake force of the reel, and a transmission section 13 that transmits information on the set brake force.

[0050] The brake force control system 100 according to one embodiment of the present application can simply perform more detailed setting of the brake force from the outside, and can accurately perform optimization of the rod casting conditions.

[0051] The brake force setting device of one embodiment of the present application is configured to include: a spool brake portion 15 that brakes the spool; a spool brake force control portion 16 that can control the brake force of the spool brake portion 15; a spool rotation detection portion 8; a cast start detection portion (not shown); a calculation portion 92 that calculates a cast result from a rotation history of the spool after the cast start; and a brake force setting portion 11 that can set the brake force of the spool, the brake force setting portion 11 being capable of displaying the cast result. In Figure 1 In the example, the brake force setting portion 11 is provided in the external device 10, but can be alternatively provided in the fishing reel 1. In this case, the brake force setting device can be assembled in the fishing reel 1. Thus, the fishing reel can be added with a function of simply setting the brake force.

[0052] In the brake force setting device of one embodiment of the present application, a fishing reel, a brake force control system, and a brake force setting device that can simply perform more detailed setting of the brake force and can accurately optimize the rod casting condition can be provided.

[0053] In the brake force control system 100 or the brake force setting device of one embodiment of the present application, the spool brake force control portion 16 can control a temporal change in the brake force, and the brake force setting portion can set the temporal change in the brake force.

[0054] In the brake force control system 100 or the brake force setting device of one embodiment of the present application, the spool brake force control portion can control a change in the brake force corresponding to a flight distance of the fishing line, and the brake force setting portion can set the change in the brake force corresponding to the flight distance of the fishing line.

[0055] The fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present application is configured to include: a spool 3 that can wind a fishing line; a spool brake portion 15 that brakes the spool 3; a spool brake force control portion 16 that can control the brake force of the spool brake portion 15; and a brake force setting portion 11 that can set the brake force of the spool, the spool brake force control portion 16 being configured to set the brake force in accordance with a set value of the brake force of the brake force setting portion 11. In this case, Figure 1 The brake force setting portion 11 illustrated in FIG. 1 is provided in the fishing reel 1.

[0056] As described above, the brake force control portion 16 performs setting of the brake force by the brake force setting portion 11 executed on the electronic device 10. As the electronic device 10, a wearable terminal such as a smartphone, smart glasses, or a smart watch, a personal computer, or the like is considered, but is not limited thereto.

[0057] Next, the operation of the fishing reel 1 will be described with reference to Figure 3An example of setting the braking force is provided. The curve in the image... Figure 1 The horizontal axis represents the elapsed time since the throw, and the vertical axis represents the rotational speed of drum 3, indicating past (previous) throw results. On the other hand, the curves in the graph... Figure 2 This indicates the braking force setting. (Horizontal axis and curve) Figure 1 The same axis represents the elapsed time since the start of the throw, while the vertical axis represents the set value of the braking force. The axial direction is defined as increasing braking force as the direction increases.

[0058] Users can observe the curves Figure 1 The throwing result is used to set the time-varying braking force. For example, n (t1~tn) elapsed times from the start of the throw and their respective braking settings (S1~Sn) are input. Figure 3 In the example shown, the braking setting value is defined by four combinations of time and braking force.

[0059] When the value is sent to the fishing reel 1 via the transmitting unit 13, the braking force control unit 16 adjusts the braking force on the drum 3 over time according to the set value. Furthermore, the rate of change of the braking set value is limited, and this value is determined by the characteristics of the braking unit 15. For example... Figure 3 curve Figure 2 As shown, the braking setting change begins before tn based on the amount of change. This allows for the setting of complex braking conditions without the need for an input or display unit on the fishing reel 1 side.

[0060] Furthermore, it can display past (especially previous) throwing results while simultaneously setting the braking conditions for the next throw, thus offering the advantage of easily optimizing the braking conditions. (See reference...) Figure 4 to Figure 5 This needs to be explained.

[0061] Figure 4 This represents the result of a throw when the braking force is too great but the flight distance is not extended, and the braking conditions at that point. The curve in the figure... Figure 1 The solid line represents the rotational speed of drum 3, while the dashed line represents the ideal throwing result. In the ideal throwing result shown by the dashed line, a longer flight distance was achieved by smoothly reducing the speed. On the other hand, in the previous throwing result shown by the solid line, the braking force at point A was too strong, causing a sharp decrease in speed, resulting in an inability to achieve a longer flight distance. In this case, reducing the braking force at point A allows for a braking force setting closer to the ideal.

[0062] This allows for the simultaneous display of both the ideal throwing result and previous throwing results. Consequently, braking settings for longer flight distances are easily understood. The ideal throwing result can be referenced from past data demonstrating the highest distance achieved under similar conditions, or selected from pre-stored similar conditions, such as those found at the factory.

[0063] then, Figure 5 This describes the casting result and braking conditions when insufficient braking force causes tangling of the fishing line. At point B, the braking force is too weak, causing the fishing line to be released faster than the lure, resulting in tangling. Consequently, the fishing line cannot be released from spool 3, leading to a rapid loss of speed. In this situation, increasing the braking force at point B (after resolving the tangling) can achieve a braking force setting closer to the ideal.

[0064] In addition, judging whether the braking force is too large or too small requires consideration of not only the curve. Figure 1 One can also consider the state of the fishing line tangling after casting. Skilled users can sense the slack in the fishing line by feeling it with their fingers, thus anticipating the formation of tangles. However, it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the timing. As mentioned above, by displaying the casting results measured by the fishing reel 1, the timing of tangling can be accurately determined. Therefore, it becomes easier to set more optimized braking conditions for subsequent casts.

[0065] Next, refer to Figure 6 Another example of a screen for setting braking force is shown. The curve in the figure... Figure 1 The horizontal axis represents the distance the ball travels from the start of the throw, and the vertical axis represents the rotational speed of drum 3, indicating past (previous) throw results. On the other hand, the curves in the graph... Figure 2 This indicates the braking force setting. (Horizontal axis and curve) Figure 1 The same axis represents the release time from the start of the throw, while the vertical axis represents the set value of the braking force. The axial direction is defined as increasing braking force as the direction increases. The user observes the curve... Figure 1 The throwing result is used to set the time-varying braking force.

[0066] In this example, the user inputs n (L1 to Ln) release distances from the start of casting and their respective braking settings (S1 to Sn). When this value is sent to the fishing reel 1 via the transmitting unit 13, the braking force control unit 16 adjusts the braking force on the reel 3 according to the setting value. That is, the set braking force becomes the force required to achieve the specified flight distance.

[0067] In this way, the braking setting can be switched sequentially according to the release distance from the start of the throw. Therefore, when there is an obstacle in the throwing direction and braking is desired before it hits, the braking force can be increased before impact. Furthermore, the air resistance experienced by the fishing line changes depending on the length of the released line. By changing the braking setting according to the release distance from the throwing distance as described above, such effects can be corrected.

[0068] Next, refer to Figure 7 to Figure 9 Explain the procedure for displaying the throwing result. For example...Figure 7 As shown, first, in step S1, it is detected by the cast preparation start detection section 91 whether or not the cast preparation of the fishing reel 1 has started by detecting the cast preparation. In the case where the cast preparation has not started, the process returns to step S1.

[0069] In the case where the cast preparation has started, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the detection of the rotation detection section 8 that detects the rotation of the spool 3 is started, and the distance L is initialized (L=0).

[0070] Next, in step S3, it is confirmed whether or not the rotation of the spool 3 is detected by the rotation detection section that detects the rotation of the spool 3. In the case where the rotation is detected, after the measured value is increased by a prescribed distance (L=L+1), the process returns to step S3. In addition, 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 after the radius variation of the spool 3 is corrected.

[0071] In step S3, in the case where the rotation of the spool 3 is not detected by the rotation detection section 8 that detects the rotation of the spool 3, the process proceeds to the next step. In step S4, it is detected by the cast end detection section 92 whether or not the cast has ended by detecting the cast end. In the case where the cast preparation has not started, the process returns to step S3.

[0072] In the case where the cast has ended, the process proceeds to step S5. In step S5, the generation of the history data is performed by the history data generation section 94 that generates the history data from the cast preparation to the cast end, and the process proceeds to the next step.

[0073] In step S6, the history data generated in step S5 is stored by the storage section 93, or is transmitted to the outside by the communication processing section described later. Thereby, it is possible to deliver information to a personal computer or a smart phone or the like, another fishing reel or the like, and an external device, and thereby it is possible to view or record the data.

[0074] Here, the history data will be described. The history data can be, for example, the change in the distance L every certain time, or can be only the final flight distance L. Also, it is possible to include the change in the speed of the spool obtained by time-differentiating L, the change in the braking force over time, the maximum speed of the fishing line, or the maximum rotation speed of the spool. Furthermore, by counting a plurality of casts, it is possible to record the history of the cast of the day, or to record all of the cast data of the fishing reel.

[0075] Next, with reference to Figure 8The casting preparation start state of a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the casting preparation start detection unit is configured to detect the start of casting preparation in step S1, more specifically, in any of the following states: when the clutch 2 is in the disengaged state (S1a); when the reel 3 starts rotating in the direction of releasing the fishing line from a stopped state (S1b); when the reel is in a predetermined direction (S1c); or when the angular velocity of the reel in the predetermined direction is above a set threshold (S1d); or when the reel is equipped with an input device such as a button and the user operates the input device to start casting preparation (S1e). In this way, by detecting any of the above states, the casting preparation start detection unit can accurately detect the start of casting preparation.

[0076] Next, refer to Figure 9 The casting end state of a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the casting end detection unit is configured to detect casting end in any of the following states: when the clutch 2 is engaged (S4a); when a predetermined time has elapsed since the detection of the start of casting preparation (S4b); when the rotation of the reel 3 is in the winding direction (S4c); when the rotation speed of the reel is below a threshold (S4d); or when an input device such as a button is provided on the reel and the user operates the input device when determining that casting has ended (S4e). In this way, by detecting any of the above states, the casting end detection unit 7 can accurately detect the end of casting.

[0077] Next, refer to Figure 10 Another embodiment of the present invention will be described. A fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a second braking force setting unit 20. Otherwise, it is the same as the embodiment described above. The second braking force setting unit 20 is, for example, composed of two membrane switches, one configured as a + button (add button) and the other as a - button (decrease button). Furthermore, the implementation method of the second braking force setting unit 20 is not limited to this; a known unit that can be installed on the reel body, allowing the user to perform the following operations, can be used.

[0078] As already described, after setting the braking force using the external device 10, the second braking force setting unit 20 can be used to make fine adjustments to the braking force. Therefore, when setting the braking force, precise braking force settings can be made without having to specifically switch to using the external device 10.

[0079] In one example, there is a method of compensating for the brake force set by the external device 10 or at the time of factory shipment by the second brake force setting section 20. For example, by the external device 10, the brake force is set to (t1, t2, t3) = (0, 100, 500) (S1, S2, S3) = (5, 12, 10). At this time, when the + button is pressed, (S1, S2, S3) = (6, 13, 11), each of which is increased by one. On the other hand, when the - button is pressed, (S1, S2, S3) = (4, 11, 9), each of which is decreased by one. By being in such a manner, after detailed setting by the external device 10, fine adjustment can be performed by the second brake force setting section 20.

[0080] In another example, there is a method of setting the set values of a plurality of brake forces in advance by the external device 10, and selecting from among the plurality of settings by the second setting unit. For example, the settings are

[0081] Mode 1: (t1, t2, t3) = (0, 100, 500) (S1, S2, S3) = (5, 12, 10)

[0082] Mode 2: (t1, t2, t3) = (0, 100, 600) (S1, S2, S3) = (4, 12, 10)

[0083] Mode 3: (t1, t2, t3) = (0, 100, 700) (S1, S2, S3) = (3, 12, 10)

[0084] Mode 4: (t1, t2, t3) = (0, 100, 800) (S1, S2, S3) = (10, 15, 8)

[0085] …

[0086] Currently, Mode 2 is used. At this time, in the case of pressing the + button, Mode 3 is used, and in the case of pressing the - button, Mode 1 is used. By being in such a manner, the set brake set value of the completed setting can be fine-adjusted by the second brake force setting unit only by the operation at hand.

[0087] The dimensions, materials, and configurations of each structural element described in this specification are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments, and each structural element can be transformed to have any dimensions, materials, and configurations that can be included within the scope of the present application. Furthermore, structural elements not explicitly described in this specification can be added, and a portion of the structural elements described in each embodiment can be omitted.

Claims

1. A braking force control system, comprising a fishing reel and an information communication device, The fishing reel features: A reel, which is constructed to wind fishing line; A drum braking unit configured to brake the drum; and A drum braking force control unit is configured to control the braking force from the drum braking unit. Furthermore, the information communication device includes: A braking force setting unit, configured to allow a user to set the braking force of the reel; and The transmitting unit is configured to transmit information about the set braking force. in, The braking force control unit of the fishing reel includes a receiving unit configured to receive instructions from an external device, and wherein the braking force control unit is configured to control the braking force based on the instructions regarding braking force received by the receiving unit from the transmitting unit of the information communication device. The braking force setting unit of the information communication device is configured to display past throwing results and to allow the user to set the braking force of the reel for the next throw while observing the past throwing results displayed by the braking force setting unit before starting the next throw.

2. The braking force control system according to claim 1, wherein, The braking force setting unit of the information communication device is configured to set the braking force of the reel for the next throw based on the state of thread tangling that occurred in previous throws.

3. An information communication device, comprising: A braking force setting unit, configured to allow the user to set the braking force of the drum; and The transmitting unit is configured to transmit information about the set braking force. in, The braking force setting unit is configured to allow the user to set the braking force based on the flight distance of the fishing line while observing past throwing results before the next throw.

4. A braking force control system, comprising a fishing reel and an information communication device, The fishing reel features: A reel, which is constructed to wind fishing line; A drum braking unit configured to brake the drum; and A drum braking force control unit is configured to control the braking force from the drum braking unit. Furthermore, the information communication device includes: A braking force setting unit, configured to allow a user to set the braking force of the reel; and The transmitting unit is configured to transmit information about the set braking force. in, The braking force control unit of the fishing reel includes a receiving unit configured to receive instructions from an external device, and wherein the braking force control unit is configured to control the braking force based on the instructions regarding braking force received by the receiving unit from the transmitting unit of the information communication device. The braking force setting unit of the information communication device is configured to display past throwing results and to allow the user to set the braking force of the reel for the next throw while observing the past throwing results displayed by the braking force setting unit before starting the next throw. The drum braking force control unit is configured to control the change in braking force corresponding to the flight distance of the fishing line during a single casting, based on the instruction on braking force received by the receiving unit from the transmitting unit of the information communication device.

5. A braking force control system, comprising a fishing reel and an information communication device, The fishing reel features: A reel, which is constructed to wind fishing line; A drum braking unit configured to brake the drum; A drum braking force control unit is configured to control the braking force from the drum braking unit; An operating unit configured to rotate the drum; A clutch is configured to switch whether power can be transmitted between the operating part and the drum; The throwing preparation start detection unit is configured to detect throwing preparation; A rotation detection unit configured to detect the rotation of the roll; The throwing end detection unit is configured to detect the end of the throwing process. as well as The historical data generation unit is configured to generate historical data from the preparation of the throw to the end of the throw. Furthermore, the information communication device includes: A braking force setting unit, configured to allow a user to set the braking force of the reel; and The transmitting unit is configured to transmit information about the set braking force. The fishing reel's drum braking force control unit includes a receiving unit configured to receive instructions from an external device, and wherein the drum braking force control unit is configured to control the braking force based on the instructions regarding braking force received by the receiving unit from the transmitting unit of the information communication device. The braking force setting unit of the information communication device is configured to display past throwing results and to allow the user to set the braking force of the reel for the next throw while observing the past throwing results displayed by the braking force setting unit before starting the next throw. The historical data includes at least one of the following: changes in flight distance, final flight distance, changes in the speed of the drum, changes in braking force over time, the maximum rotational speed of the drum, or the sum of multiple throws. The casting preparation start detection unit is configured to detect the start of casting preparation in any of the following situations: when the clutch is disengaged, when the reel starts rotating in the direction of releasing the fishing line from a stopped state, when the fishing reel is in a predetermined direction, when the angular velocity of the fishing reel in the predetermined direction is above a set threshold, or when the fishing reel is equipped with an input device and the user operates the input device to start casting preparation.

6. The braking force control system according to claim 5, wherein, The fishing reel also includes a communication processing unit configured to send the historical data to an external device.

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