Mode management system for fishing reel

Abstract

Provided is a mode management system for a fishing reel, which includes: a fishing reel including a spool configured to wind a fishing line, an operation section configured to perform a rotation operation on the spool, a clutch configured to switch whether or not power can be transmitted from the operation section to the spool, a rotation detection section configured to detect a rotation of the spool, a cast preparation start detection section configured to detect a cast preparation, a cast end detection section configured to detect a cast end, and a transmission section configured to transmit a detection result of the rotation of the spool; and an external information communication terminal including a reception section configured to receive the detection result from the fishing reel, and a history data generation section configured to generate history data from the cast preparation to the cast end.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application with application number 202110244200.1, application date March 5, 2021, and invention title "Fishing Line Reel". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to a pattern management system for a fishing reel capable of data communication. Background Technology

[0003] Various methods have been known for reels that communicate with external devices. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a structure for remotely operating an electric fishing reel that uses an electric motor to wind fishing line, using a smartphone, mobile phone, or similar device as a remote control terminal, and remotely operating the electric fishing reel via Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity).

[0004] More specifically, Patent Document 1 discloses a remote system for a fishing reel, which remotely operates the fishing reel via wireless communication with a communication terminal. The communication terminal is equipped with a wireless communication module pre-defined based on a short-range wireless communication standard for digital instruments and / or compatible with Wi-Fi. The remote system is characterized in that the fishing reel is equipped with a wireless communication module corresponding to the wireless communication module of the communication terminal. The communication terminal is equipped with a program that selects commands to control the fishing reel through its user interface and sends these commands to the fishing reel. When the program based on the communication terminal is initiated, the communication terminal and the fishing reel send a connection request signal along with the reel's device ID from the fishing reel to the communication terminal. Upon receiving the connection request signal, the communication terminal sends a connection permission signal to the fishing reel with the device ID, thereby establishing a communication protocol. Then, they send and receive keep-active signals to each other until the program ends.

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-073270

[0006] When casting bait or other hook components, the reel rotates at high speed, requiring high-frequency processing to detect and store this action. However, simultaneously performing this processing and communication with external devices results in an excessive overall processing load. While Patent Document 1 enables communication between the reel and external devices, it does not disclose how to perform either of these two processes. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The present invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a fishing reel capable of communicating with external devices while minimizing interference with detection processing. Other objects of the present invention will become apparent from the entire specification.

[0008] One embodiment of the present invention provides a fishing reel comprising: a spool capable of winding a fishing line; a detection unit capable of detecting the amount of rotation of the spool; a storage unit storing the amount of rotation of the spool as a detection result; and a transmission unit transmitting the detection result to the outside, wherein a throwing mode is selected when the amount of rotation of the spool as the detection result is greater than or equal to a first threshold, and a falling mode is selected when the amount of rotation of the spool as the detection result is less than the first threshold.

[0009] One embodiment of the fishing reel of the present invention is configured such that, when the rotation amount of the reel, as a detection result, is above a first threshold, a casting mode is selected, and then, when the rotation amount of the reel, as a detection result, becomes below the first threshold, a falling mode is switched.

[0010] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the throwing mode is a state in which the sending unit cannot send the line to the outside.

[0011] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the falling mode is a state in which the transmitting unit can transmit to the outside.

[0012] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the storage unit stores the detection result after a predetermined sampling time, and the sampling time in the throwing mode is shorter than the sampling time in the falling mode.

[0013] A fishing reel pattern management system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a fishing reel as described above; and an information processing device having a receiving unit for receiving the detection result and an output unit for outputting the detection result.

[0014] In a mode management system for a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device is configured to include a display unit that displays the detection result.

[0015] In a mode management system for a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device is a portable device.

[0016] According to the above embodiments, communication processing with external devices can be performed when the processing load is low, thereby enabling accurate and reliable detection and storage processing during throwing, as well as communication processing with external devices. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the outline of the throwing steps for casting fishing bait according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the steps of dropping a fishing hook assembly for a fishing bait according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a graph showing the shift in the release speed of fishing line from a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 The figure illustrates a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the pattern determination process of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the detection of the drum speed of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the signals obtained when the reel of a fishing line reel rotates according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Label Explanation

[0025] 1: Fishing reel; 2: Clutch; 3: Drum; 4: Operation unit; 5: Rotation detection unit; 6: Casting preparation start detection unit; 7: Casting end detection unit; 8: Historical data generation unit; 9: Storage unit; 10: Historical data; 11: Drum rotation amount; 12: Time-dependent change in braking force on the drum; 13: Distance reached by the fishing line; 14: Maximum speed of the fishing line; 15: Daily casting history; 16: Reel usage history; 17: Braking force control unit; 18: Fishing line retrieval detection unit; 19: Output unit; 20: Transmitting unit; 21: Receiving unit; 22: Output unit; 23: Information processing device; 24: Display unit. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] The typical methods of using a reel that includes this reel can be broadly categorized into two types: casting by releasing the hook assembly horizontally and dropping the hook assembly vertically.

[0028] First, refer to Figure 1 An example of the steps for using a typical reel containing this reel and casting bait is described. Casting is typically used when you want to send bait, hooks, or other hook components to a target fish at a distance in the horizontal direction.

[0029] First, such as Figure 1 As shown in (a), the bait 20 is adjusted to a specified length from the tip of the fishing rod 10 using the reel 1, and the clutch 2 (not shown) of the reel 1 is disengaged, leaving the reel free. At this time, the reel 3 of the reel 1 is held down with the thumb to prevent the fishing line from being released due to the weight of the bait 20.

[0030] Next, as Figure 1 (b) Figure 1 As shown in (d), by casting the fishing rod 10, the bait is given an initial velocity of 20. Then, as... Figure 1 As shown in (e), when the speed and direction of the bait are appropriate, the thumb is removed from the reel 3, and the bait 20 can be thrown.

[0031] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown in (g), after casting, the bait 20 begins to decelerate due to tension from the fishing line and air resistance. Meanwhile, the reel 3 begins to rotate in the opposite direction using the tension from the fishing line. When the release speed of the fishing line matches the flight speed of the bait 20, the reel 3 reaches its maximum rotation speed, and the fishing line loses tension. The bait 20 then continues to decelerate due to air resistance and other factors. At this point, as the reel 3 continues to rotate at high speed due to inertia, the release speed of the fishing line exceeds the flight speed of the bait 20.

[0032] As a result, excess fishing line is released, causing tangles to form within the reel 1. To avoid this, a predetermined braking force can be applied to the spool 3 using the fishing reel 5. Furthermore, the appropriateness of the braking force can be determined based on changes in speed during flight. Therefore, by measuring and recording these speed changes, casting conditions can be optimized.

[0033] Next, refer to Figure 2 This section explains the dropping of fishing hook components. Here, dropping of fishing hook components is typically used when fishing from a boat or from a bank in deep water to deliver bait, hooks, and other fishing hook components to target fish that inhabit the bottom area.

[0034] First, the user operates the reel 1, pulling the hook tip to their hand, and prepares to hook the bait, fill the bait cage, or change the bait 20 as needed. Next, after these preparations are complete, the clutch is disengaged, freeing the reel 3, and the user holds the reel 3 with their thumb. Then, after sending the weight and bait 20 towards the water surface, the user releases their thumb from the reel 3, and the hook assembly falls using the weight of the weight.

[0035] Next, the hook assembly stops falling when it reaches the bottom. From this point, engage the clutch and rewind the line as needed, waiting for a bite. In some cases, it's also possible to engage the clutch before reaching the bottom and rewind the bait from the middle position. Then, after detecting a bite or after a certain period of time, operate the reel 1 and retrieve the hook assembly.

[0036] Depending on the fish species and fishing method, the sinking speed and winding speed of the aforementioned hook components will vary, thus affecting fishing results. Therefore, by measuring these speeds and recording their historical data, it is possible to improve fishing success.

[0037] Next, refer to Figure 3 During the throwing and descent of the aforementioned hook assembly, the release speed of the fishing line is compared. Figure 3 In the diagram, the horizontal axis represents the elapsed time since the line was released, the vertical axis represents the release speed of the fishing line, the solid line represents representative data during the fall, and the dashed line represents representative data during the throw.

[0038] In casting, for example, using common equipment often used when fishing for black bass, the initial velocity is about 55 m / s (about 200 km / h), and the final velocity is about 10 m / s. Moreover, the duration until the line hits the water is at most about 5 seconds, and the length of the fishing line released is about 10 m to 100 m.

[0039] On the other hand, as the (hook assembly) falls, it experiences viscous drag from the water, resulting in a slower speed compared to a throw that travels through the air. This speed may vary depending on water depth, the weight of the counterweight, and the thickness of the fishing line, but the fastest is approximately 4 m / s, about 1 / 10 of the speed during a throw. Furthermore, the change in speed during descent is also smaller compared to a throw that travels through the air.

[0040] The time it takes to reach the bottom varies greatly depending on the water depth and the hook assembly, sometimes taking several minutes, and tends to be longer than when casting. The amount of fishing line released is about 1.5 times the water depth, which varies depending on the terrain and the target fish, but under commonly used conditions, it is mostly around 10m to 200m, similar to the amount released when casting.

[0041] In addition, in actual fishing, there are also situations where both factors are present, such as the hook assembly sinking to the seabed after being cast horizontally. In this case, the casting, which travels through the air, then sinks into the water, thus changing into two stages. This allows one to distinguish which stage it is based on the speed at which the fishing line is released.

[0042] There are also electric reels that are designed for a general falling method of use, and some reels that are designed for only one of the two methods of use. Whether to use falling or casting depends on the fishing method and the user. Therefore, it is also considered that the same reel may be used for both methods depending on the type of reel.

[0043] Next, refer to Figure 4 A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in the figure, a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a drum 3 for winding fishing line; an operating unit 4 for rotating the drum 3; a clutch 2 for switching between the operating unit and the drum for power transmission; a rotation detection unit 5 for detecting the rotation of the drum 3; a casting preparation start detection unit 6 for detecting casting preparation; a casting end detection unit 7 for detecting casting end; a history data generation unit 8 for generating history data from the casting preparation to the casting end; and a storage unit 9 for storing the history data. Furthermore, some of these components can be located outside the fishing reel, and a receiving unit can be provided on an external information communication terminal to receive the history data from the storage unit 9. Moreover, after receiving the history data, it can be output or displayed on the output or display unit of the external information communication terminal. In this case, the fishing reel and the reel are referred to as a fishing reel mode management system.

[0044] Here, the spool 3 is supported by a shaft so that it can rotate relative to the fishing reel 1, and can wind the fishing line by rotating it in the forward direction and unwind it by rotating it in the reverse direction. The operating unit 4 is configured as a handle, for example, which transmits the user's rotation operation to the spool 3 through a transmission mechanism such as gears, thereby enabling the spool 3 to rotate in the forward direction. Alternatively, the operating unit 4 may be a combination of an operating component such as a rod and a power source such as an electric motor.

[0045] The clutch 2 can switch between an engaged state where power can be transmitted to the drum 3 and an unengaged state where power transmission is not performed. In the engaged state, the drum 3 can be operated to rotate in the forward direction by the operating component 3. In the unengaged state, the drum can rotate in both the forward and reverse directions (drum free state) regardless of the state of the operating component 3.

[0046] Furthermore, the rotation detection unit 5 can be composed of a detection unit such as a photoelectric circuit breaker and a detected unit such as a light-shielding plate provided on the drum 3. This allows the rotation of the drum 3 to be converted into an electrical signal. Moreover, the combination of the detection unit and the detected unit is not limited to the examples described above; known units such as magnets and magnetic sensors can be used.

[0047] Next, refer to Figure 5 In a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the sequence from detecting the release of the reel to determining whether to cast or drop the line will be described.

[0048] As shown in the figure, firstly, in step 1, the start of the release of the fishing line from the spool 3 is detected. The detection of the start of release can be, for example, detecting the start of rotation of the spool 3 after the clutch 2 is disengaged. Alternatively, it can be detected when the line length falls below a predetermined value (e.g., less than 1m from the tip of the fishing rod) and then rises above that predetermined value again, or when the rotational speed of the spool 3 rises above a predetermined value.

[0049] Next, in step 2, a predetermined time (e.g., 100ms) is waited for, and the current reel speed is detected. The predetermined time is allowed because the reel 3 continues to accelerate temporarily after the fishing line is released, making it difficult to determine whether it is a casting or the (hook assembly) falling.

[0050] As mentioned earlier, the drum speed differs significantly during casting and descent. Therefore, after a predetermined time, in steps 3 and 4, a first threshold V1 (e.g., 5000 rpm) is set. If the drum speed is above this threshold, the casting mode is set as in step 5. In the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, communication with the outside is not possible when the casting mode is set. Furthermore, the sampling time is set to T1, and the rotational speed of the drum 3 is measured and recorded every T1 ms. Each time, a speed comparison with the first threshold V1 is performed, and if the speed falls below V1, the system switches to the descent mode (for the hook assembly).

[0051] When the bait or other thrown object hits the water, it encounters water resistance, and as described above, the drum speed drops significantly, falling below the threshold V1. Upon detecting this, the system switches to falling mode as in step 6. In a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, communication with the outside is possible when the system is set to falling mode. Furthermore, the sampling time for measuring and recording the rotational speed of the drum 3 is set to T2, which is longer than T1.

[0052] Next, in step 7, the rotational speed of the drum is measured and recorded every T2ms. Furthermore, once switched to drop mode, the rotational speed of drum 3 will not be accelerated again in normal reel operation. Therefore, the transition from drop mode to throwing mode can practically be disregarded.

[0053] After switching to the drop mode, in step 8, the rotation speed of the reel 3 is compared with a second threshold V2 (e.g., 200 rpm). If the rotation speed of the reel 3 is detected to be below V2, in step 9, it is determined that the casting of the fishing line has ended. Furthermore, in situations such as fishing in shallow water where the drop mode is not required, the first and second thresholds can be the same. Therefore, the end of the casting can be detected directly based on the casting mode.

[0054] As described above, in the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, in the casting mode, the sampling time for measuring the speed of the reel 3 and saving the data is T1, and in the falling mode, the sampling time for measuring the speed of the reel 3 and saving the data is T2, which is longer than T1. Therefore, the sampling time can be optimized in each case.

[0055] During casting, the reel 3 rotates at a relatively high speed, which can lead to significant speed variations. Therefore, to accurately record this phenomenon, data needs to be recorded at a higher frequency. For example, if the goal is to record the speed of the reel 3 every 1 meter the fishing line moves, the recording frequency during casting should be at least 10 times higher (sampling time less than 1 / 10) compared to the descent.

[0056] On the other hand, during the fall, the speed and speed change are smaller than during the throw, but the duration may be longer. Therefore, if the data is recorded and stored with the same sampling time as during the throw, the processing load will increase excessively, resulting in drawbacks such as increased storage capacity. In particular, the duration of the fall pattern may be several times longer than that of the throw pattern, as mentioned above. Therefore, when recording with the same sampling time, the recording capacity also becomes several times larger, leading to increased communication time when this information needs to be communicated. In such cases, by making the sampling time of the fall pattern longer than that of the throw pattern, the aforementioned drawbacks can be avoided.

[0057] A fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a reel 3 capable of winding a fishing line; a detection unit 5 capable of detecting the amount of rotation of the reel 3; a storage unit 9 capable of storing the amount of rotation of the reel as a detection result; and a transmission unit 20 capable of transmitting the detection result to the outside, wherein if the amount of rotation of the reel as a detection result is greater than or equal to a first threshold, a throwing mode is selected, and if the amount of rotation of the reel as a detection result is less than the first threshold, a falling mode is selected.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fishing reel 1 is capable of communication processing with external devices when the processing load is low, thereby accurately and reliably performing detection and storage processing during casting as well as communication processing with external devices.

[0059] One embodiment of the fishing reel 1 of the present invention is configured such that, when the rotation amount of the reel 3, as a detection result, is above a first threshold, a casting mode is selected, and then, when the rotation amount of the reel, as a detection result, is below the first threshold, a falling mode is switched.

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fishing reel 1 is capable of communication processing with external devices when the processing load is low, thereby accurately and reliably performing detection and storage processing during casting as well as communication processing with external devices.

[0061] In one embodiment of the fishing reel of the present invention, the casting mode is a state in which the line can not be sent out from the sending unit. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the fishing reel of the present invention, the falling mode is a state in which the line can be sent out from the sending unit.

[0062] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the storage unit stores the detection results at predetermined sampling intervals, wherein the sampling interval in the throwing mode is shorter than the sampling interval in the falling mode.

[0063] Next, refer to Figure 6 and 7 The effect of the rotational speed of the detection drum on the detection process will be explained. In the illustrated example, an incremental rotary encoder is used as the rotation detection unit 5, but it is not limited to this. The rotation detection unit 5 consists of a first detection unit 51A, a second detection unit 51B, and a detected unit 52. The first detection unit 51A and the second detection unit 51B can use photoelectric circuit breakers, but are not limited to this. An electrical signal can be generated based on whether a light-shielding object enters between the light-emitting part and the light-receiving part, which are arranged opposite each other within the sensor.

[0064] As the detection unit 52, a pulse plate is obtained by uniformly arranging N (4 in the illustrated example) ring-shaped light-shielding plates at intervals of 180 / N° (45° in the illustrated example). At this time, the interval between the first detection unit 51A and the second detection unit 51B is increased by 90 / N° (22.5° in the illustrated example). The rotation detection unit 5 is not limited to the above example; to avoid the generation of sliding friction, a non-contact type is preferred. Besides photoelectric circuit breakers, reflective light sensors, magnetic sensors, etc., can also be used. In this case, the detection unit can use components corresponding to the detection method, such as reflectors or magnets.

[0065] When the drum 3 rotates one revolution, the above structure is used to obtain Figure 7 The signals shown are as follows. Specifically, the signal (phase A) obtained from the first detection unit 51A and the signal (phase B) obtained from the second detection unit 51B switch between H and L every 180 / N° (45°) of rotation, with a deviation of 90 / N° (22.5 degrees) between phase A and phase B. The rotation direction can be determined by the relationship between phase A and phase B, thereby enabling the detection of every 90 / N° (22.5°) rotation of the drum 3.

[0066] Next, consider the case where communication processing occurs during the high-speed rotation of drum 3. When the drum rotates at ω (° / second), it takes 90 / ωN seconds for drum 3 to rotate 90 / N°. During this time, if the microcomputer cannot detect the status of phases A and B, it skips the rotation of drum 3.

[0067] Furthermore, when communicating with external systems, microcomputers typically process data intermittently. Let this processing time be Tc seconds. When Tc > 90 / ωN, simultaneous data communication processing and drum rotation detection are required, making it difficult for a microcomputer designed for single-task processing to handle.

[0068] As a specific example of throwing, consider the following conditions: the velocity of the thrown object V (m / s), the drum diameter D (m) = 35 / 1000m, the number of light-blocking plates N = 4, and the communication processing time Tc: 1ms. The time required for the drum 3 to rotate 90 / N° is 1000πD / 4VNms. The communication processing must be completed within this time; therefore, Tc < 100πD / 4VN, V < 1000πD < 4TcN. Substituting the above conditions, when the velocity of the thrown object V is 6.87m / s or higher, the drum rotation detection processing and communication processing occur simultaneously.

[0069] By setting the drop and throwing threshold V1 below this value, simultaneous processing can be avoided by stopping communication processing during throwing. The speed at which processing can be performed simultaneously during drop is below this value, so even if communication processing is possible, drum rotation detection can still be performed. This reduces the time lag for communication with external devices. Furthermore, the aforementioned speed varies depending on the drum diameter D, the number of light-blocking plates N, and the communication processing time Tc; therefore, in some cases, communication processing can also be prevented during drop mode.

[0070] The dimensions, materials, and configurations of the structural elements described in this specification are not limited to those explicitly described 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 described 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 mode management system for a fishing reel, comprising: Fishing reel, the fishing reel comprising: A spool configured to wind fishing line; an operating unit configured to rotate the spool. A clutch is configured to switch whether power can be transmitted between the operating part and the drum; A rotation detection unit configured to detect the rotation of the roll; The throwing preparation start detection unit is configured to detect throwing preparation; The throwing end detection unit is configured to detect the end of the throwing process. And a transmitting unit configured to transmit the detection result of the rotation of the roll; as well as An external information communication terminal, the external information communication terminal including: a receiving unit configured to receive the detection result from the fishing reel; And a historical data generation unit, which is configured to generate historical data from the preparation of the throw to the end of the throw. If the rotation amount of the reel, as a detection result, is above a first threshold, a throwing mode in which the hook assembly moves in the air is selected; if the rotation amount of the reel, as a detection result, is below the first threshold, a falling mode in which the hook assembly falls in the water is selected. The throwing mode is a state in which the transmitting unit cannot transmit data to the outside. The falling mode is a state in which the transmitting unit can transmit to the outside.

2. The mode management system for a fishing reel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving unit is configured to receive the detection result of the throwing preparation start detection unit and the detection result of the throwing end detection unit.

3. The mode management system for a fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein, The external information communication terminal also includes a storage unit configured to store the historical data.

4. The mode management system for a fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein, The external information communication terminal also includes a display unit configured to display the historical data.

5. The mode management system for a fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein, The external information communication terminal also includes an output unit configured to output the historical data.

6. A mode management system for a fishing reel, comprising: Fishing reel, the fishing reel comprising: A spool configured to wind fishing line; a detection unit configured to detect the amount of rotation of the spool. The storage unit is configured to store the rotation amount of the roll as historical data; And a transmitting unit configured to transmit the historical data externally, wherein, if the rotation amount of the reel in the historical data is above a first threshold, a throwing mode in which the hook assembly moves in the air is selected; and if the rotation amount of the reel in the historical data is below the first threshold, a falling mode in which the hook assembly falls in the water is selected; and An external information processing device includes: a receiving unit configured to receive the historical data; and an output unit configured to output the historical data. The throwing mode is a state in which the transmitting unit cannot transmit data to the outside. The falling mode is a state in which the transmitting unit can transmit to the outside.

7. The mode management system for a fishing reel according to claim 6, wherein, The information processing device is a portable device.

8. The mode management system for a fishing reel according to claim 6, wherein, This historical data is time-series data.

9. The mode management system for a fishing reel according to claim 6, wherein, The storage unit stores the detection result of the rotation amount of the roll after a predetermined sampling time, and the sampling time in the throwing mode is shorter than the sampling time in the falling mode.

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