Fishing reels

Abstract

The present invention provides a fishing reel that can prevent the reel body from becoming larger and heavier. The reel body comprises: a clutch mechanism that switches the reel between a driving force transmission state and a driving force cutoff state; and a reset mechanism that resets the clutch mechanism in the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmission state. The clutch mechanism comprises a clutch operating member. The reset mechanism is engaged with a clutch reset rotating body and a clutch reset rotating body, and comprises a recoil member that resets the clutch operating member in the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmission state. The reel body comprises a fixing plate that prevents the handle shaft and at least one of the clutch operating members from being disengaged. The fixing plate also serves as a limiting portion that guides and limits the movement of the recoil member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing reel. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a double-bearing type fishing reel has been known as a fishing reel (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Fishing reels typically include a clutch mechanism that switches the power transmission state to the spool. The clutch mechanism includes an operating lever that is configured to switch from a clutch-connected position (driving force transmission state) to a clutch-disconnected position (driving force disconnection state) by operating the operating lever. Furthermore, fishing reels include a reset mechanism that resets the clutch mechanism from the driving force disconnection state to the driving force transmission state.

[0004] The clutch mechanism comprises a clutch reset rotor that rotates in conjunction with the handle shaft; a clutch operating plate that engages and disengages the clutch reset rotor; and a guide and restriction portion that guides and restricts the movement of the clutch operating plate. The clutch operating plate disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured to move by engaging with the guide and restriction portion that is directly provided on the frame of the reel body.

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-172203 Summary of the Invention

[0007] In Patent Document 1, since the guide regulating portion is directly provided on the frame of the reel body, there is a possibility that the reel body may be increased in size and weight.

[0008] The present invention is made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and the technical problem to be solved is to provide a fishing reel that can prevent the reel body from becoming larger and heavier.

[0009] The fishing reel of the present invention, designed to solve such a problem, comprises: a spool disposed between the frames of the reel body and rotating in response to at least the driving force of the handle shaft; a clutch mechanism that switches the spool between a driving force transmitting state and a driving force disconnecting state; and a reset mechanism that resets the clutch mechanism from the driving force disconnecting state to the driving force transmitting state. Furthermore, the fishing reel comprises: a clutch operating member disposed in the clutch mechanism and placed in the driving force disconnecting state by operating a clutch lever; a recoil member disposed in the reset mechanism that engages and disengages from a clutch reset rotating body (ratchet, gear B) that rotates in response to a rotational force and the clutch reset rotating body, thereby resetting the clutch operating member from the driving force disconnecting state to the driving force transmitting state; and a fixing plate disposed in the reel body that prevents at least one of the handle shaft and the clutch operating member from being disengaged. The fixing plate also serves as a limiting portion that guides and limits the movement of the recoil member.

[0010] According to this fishing reel, since the movement of the recoil member is guided and restricted by the fixing plate, there is no need for a separate restricting portion, resulting in a simpler structure. Furthermore, since no restricting portion is required on the frame side, space can be saved accordingly. Consequently, a smaller and lighter reel can be achieved.

[0011] Furthermore, when a distribution spring for elastically distributing engagement and disengagement of the recoil member with respect to the clutch return rotor is provided, it is preferable that the distribution spring be retained by the fixing plate to prevent disengagement.

[0012] According to this fishing reel, the fixing plate can prevent the distribution spring from falling off, and the good movement of the recoil member can be appropriately maintained.

[0013] Furthermore, it is preferable that the recoil member is arranged between the frame and the fixing plate.

[0014] According to this fishing reel, when assembling the components to the reel body, the recoil member is placed on the frame and the fixing plate is mounted thereon, thereby holding the recoil member between the frame and the fixing plate.

[0015] According to the present invention, a fishing reel is obtained which can prevent an increase in size and weight of the reel body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing an electric fishing reel as a fishing reel according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the right side of an electric fishing reel.

[0018] Figure 3A This is a right side view showing the positional relationship of various parts in the driving force transmission state.

[0019] Figure 3B It is a right side view showing the positional relationship of the various parts in the driving force cut-off state.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the guide protrusion and the guide hole of the second recoil member in the driving force transmission state.

[0021] Figure 5A It is an enlarged perspective view showing an engaging gear.

[0022] Figure 5B It is a longitudinal sectional view showing a cross section along the axial direction of the engagement gear.

[0023] Figure 5C It is a longitudinal sectional view showing a cross section of a main portion along the radial direction of the engagement gear.

[0024] Figure 5D It is a schematic diagram showing the rotation range of the claw portion on the engagement gear.

[0025] Figure 6 (a) is a perspective view showing the fixing plate, and (b) is a side view showing the fixing plate.

[0026] Figure 7 It is an enlarged side view showing the structure around the front end portion of the clutch operating member.

[0027] Figure 8 (a) is a perspective view showing the second recoil member, and (b) is a side view showing the second recoil member.

[0028] Figure 9 It is an enlarged schematic diagram showing the positional relationship of the guide protrusion in the guide hole.

[0029] Figure 10 It is a cross-sectional view showing the support structure of the handle shaft for the fixing plate.

[0030] Figure 11A This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship of the second recoil member when the clutch lever is pressed from the driving force transmitting state.

[0031] Figure 11B It means when Figure 11A Schematic diagram of the positional relationship of the second recoil member when the clutch lever is further pressed down in the state of , and the engaging protrusion of the second recoil member is in the upright state.

[0032] Figure 11CIt is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship of the second recoil member in the driving force cutoff state.

[0033] Figure 11D This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship of the second recoil member when the second recoil member is moved from the driving force interruption state to the driving force transmission state by the second return mechanism.

[0034] Figure 11E It means that when the second recoil member Figure 11D Schematic diagram of the positional relationship when the state further moves toward the driving force transmission state.

[0035] Figure 12 It is a schematic diagram showing the action when the engaging protrusion of the second recoil member interferes with the engaging claw.

[0036] Figure 13 It is a block diagram showing a control unit.

[0037] Figure 14 It is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the right side portion of an electric fishing reel as a fishing reel according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 15 It is a perspective view showing the main structure of the right side portion of the electric fishing reel.

[0039] Figure 16A It is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the restriction hole of the first recoil member and the restriction protrusion of the fixing plate in the driving force transmission state.

[0040] Figure 16B It means when Figure 16A Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the restriction hole of the first recoil member and the restriction protrusion of the fixing plate when the clutch lever is pressed in the state of driving force cut off.

[0041] Figure 16C It means that when the first recoil member Figure 16B Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the restriction hole of the first recoil member and the extended portion with the stepped portion of the fixing plate when the driving force cutoff state moves to the driving force transmitting state.

[0042] Figure 16D It means that when the first recoil member Figure 16C Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the restriction hole of the first recoil member and the extended portion with the stepped portion of the fixing plate when the state of the first recoil member further moves toward the driving force transmitting state.

[0043] Explanation of symbols

[0044] 1-reel body; 2-frame; 3-side plate; 5-spool; 6-electric motor; 7-handle shaft; 20-clutch mechanism; 21-clutch lever; 23-clutch working member; 30-first reset mechanism (reset mechanism); 31-ratchet (rotating body for clutch reset); 32-first recoil member (recoil member); 40-second reset mechanism (reset mechanism); 42-engaging gear (rotating body for clutch reset); 43-second recoil member; 50, 50A-fixing plate; 55-guide hole (limiting portion); 58-extension portion with stepped portion (limiting portion); 100, 100A-electric fishing reel (fishing reel). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the fishing reel according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, an electric fishing reel will be used as an example of a fishing reel. In the following description, when "front and back", "left and right", "up and down" are referred to, the reference is made to the direction of the fishing reel. Figure 1 The directions shown are used as a reference.

[0046] First embodiment

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, an electric fishing reel 100 includes a reel body 1, which includes left and right frames 2, 2, and left and right side panels 3, 3, which are arranged to cover the left and right frames 2, 2 (only the right side panel is shown). A counter case 4, serving as a display unit, is located on the upper front portion of the reel body 1. The counter case 4 internally houses a control unit that controls the operation of the electric motor 6.

[0048] The left and right frames 2, 2 form the skeleton of the reel body 1 and are integrated into the left and right sides by support columns. A reel foot 2a is provided on the lower support column. The reel foot 2a is attached to the reel seat of a fishing rod (not shown). The left and right frames 2, 2 are formed of a metal material such as an aluminum alloy or a magnesium alloy.

[0049] A spool 5 for winding a fishing line is rotatably supported between the left and right frames 2, 2. In front of the spool 5, an electric motor 6 is supported on the left and right frames 2, 2.

[0050] The electric motor 6 includes a drive shaft (not shown) extending toward the left and right frames 2, 2. A drive reduction mechanism is connected to the drive shaft extending toward the left frame 2, which reduces the rotational drive force of the electric motor 6 and transmits it to the reel 5. Furthermore, a return reduction mechanism 6a is connected to the drive shaft extending toward the right frame 2, which reduces the rotational drive force of the electric motor 6 and transmits it to a second return mechanism 40, described later.

[0051] The left and right side plates 3, 3 become the parts that are grasped or held by the angler's hands (the parts that the angler's hands touch). The left and right side plates 3, 3 are respectively formed integrally and attached to the left and right frames 2, 2, respectively.

[0052] A handle shaft 7, to which a manual handle is attached, is provided on the right side plate 3. The driving force from the manual handle reeling operation and the rotational driving force of the electric motor 6 rotate the spool 5 in the fishing line reeling direction via a driving force transmission mechanism. The driving force transmission mechanism for the electric motor 6 is provided on the left frame 2 side.

[0053] like Figure 2 、 3A As shown in Figures 3B, the right frame 2 is provided with: a driving force transmission mechanism 10 that transmits the driving force from the manual handle to the spool 5; a clutch mechanism 20 that switches the spool 5 between a driving force transmission state and a driving force cut-off state; and a reset mechanism that resets the clutch mechanism 20 in the driving force cut-off state to the driving force transmission state. Among them, the reset mechanism includes: a first reset mechanism 30 that uses the rotational driving force of the handle (handle shaft 7) to reset the clutch mechanism 20 to the driving force transmission state; and a second reset mechanism 40 that uses the rotational driving force of the electric motor 6 to reset the clutch mechanism 20 to the driving force transmission state. In other words, the electric fishing reel 100 of this embodiment has two reset mechanisms based on manual and electric. The first reset mechanism 30 and the second reset mechanism 40 will be described in detail later.

[0054] like Figure 3A As shown, the driving force transmission mechanism 10 includes: a transmission gear 11 supported on the handle shaft 7; and a pinion 12 meshing with the transmission gear 11. The transmission gear 11 rotates integrally with the handle shaft 7, and transmits the driving force due to the rotational operation of the manual handle to the pinion 12. The pinion 12 is provided on a pinion shaft not shown in the figure, which is rotatably supported on the right side plate 3 by a bearing. The pinion shaft extends coaxially with the reel shaft not shown in the figure. A yoke 24 of the clutch mechanism 20, which will be described later, is engaged with the pinion 12. The pinion 12 is configured to be movable in the axial direction along the pinion shaft by the action of the yoke 24, which will be described later.

[0055] The pinion gear 12 has an engaging portion that engages with the spool shaft. When the pinion gear 12 is moved toward the spool 5 by the yoke 24, the engaging portion engages with the spool shaft, transmitting the driving force of the transmission gear 11 to the spool shaft (spool 5) (driving force transmitting state (line reeling state)). Furthermore, when the pinion gear 12 is moved toward the right side plate 3 by the yoke 24, the engaging portion disengages from the spool shaft, and the driving force of the transmission gear 11 is not transmitted to the spool shaft (spool 5) (driving force disconnecting state (line reeling state)).

[0056] The clutch mechanism 20 includes a clutch lever 21, a clutch frame 22, a clutch operating member 23, and a yoke 24. The clutch lever 21 is positioned behind the spool 5, between the rear ends of the left and right frames 2, so that it can be operated by pressing the spool 5 with the thumb. The clutch lever 21 is a member that switches the clutch mechanism 20 from a driving force transmission state to a driving force interruption state by placing the thumb on the clutch lever 21 and pressing it downward.

[0057] The clutch frame 22 is a metal member that supports the clutch lever 21. The clutch frame 22 is fitted into a fitting recess 23b formed on the right side of the clutch operating member 23 (see FIG. Figure 4 ) and is integrally mounted on the clutch operating member 23. At the rear end of the clutch frame 22, an arm portion 23a is provided to support the clutch lever 21. Figure 3A As shown, the arm portion 23 a is movable in the up-down direction along the communication hole 2 b formed in the rear end portion of the right frame 2 .

[0058] The clutch operating member 23 is an annular rotating body that can rotate around the spool shaft (pinion shaft). The clutch operating member 23 is formed of a material having high strength and excellent wear resistance, such as polyacetal (POM).

[0059] The clutch operating member 23 has a pair of cam portions 23k, 23k (see Figure 4 The cam portions 23k, 23k are engaged with and disengaged from the yoke 24 as the clutch operating member 23 rotates, causing the yoke 24 to move along the pinion shaft.

[0060] like Figure 3B As shown, a circumferentially extending elongated hole 27 is formed in the rear portion of the clutch operating member 23. A hub (pin) (not shown) protruding from the right frame 2 engages with the elongated hole 27, and the engagement of this hub defines the rotational range of the clutch operating member 23. A bolt member 27a is screwed into the hub from the right side of the clutch frame 22.

[0061] The clutch operating member 23 is elastically distributed between a clutch-connected position (driving force transmitting state) and a clutch-disconnected position (driving force interrupting state) by a distribution spring member 28 provided between the right frame 2. A torsion spring is used as the distribution spring member 28.

[0062] The yoke 24 is a member that moves in the left-right direction along the pinion shaft in conjunction with the rotation of the clutch operating member 23. The yoke 24 fits into a circumferential groove (not shown) of the pinion 12 over a span of approximately 180° and has a pair of radially extending arm portions 24a, 24a. Each arm portion 24a, 24a of the yoke 24 is retained by support pins 25, 25 protruding from the right frame 2. The yoke 24 is constantly biased toward the clutch operating member 23 by spring members (not shown) attached to each support pin 25, 25.

[0063] As described above, the first return mechanism 30 is a mechanism that returns the clutch mechanism 20 to the driving force transmission state using the rotational driving force of the handle (handle shaft 7 ).

[0064] The first return mechanism 30 includes a ratchet 31 as a clutch return rotating body and a first recoil member 32. The ratchet 31 is fixed to the handle shaft 7 to be fixed and rotated integrally with the handle shaft 7.

[0065] When viewed from the side, the first recoil member 32 is arranged on the side of the right frame 2 below the pinion 12 (pinion shaft) and has a roughly rectangular plate shape. The first recoil member 32 has: a long hole 32a through which the support pin 25 passes; a square-shaped limiting hole 32b through which the limiting protrusion 33 provided on the side of the right frame 2 passes; and an engaging portion 32c that engages with the ratchet 31. A coil spring 34 (see FIG. 1 ) is installed near the engaging portion 32c to apply force to the engaging portion 32c toward the ratchet 31. Figure 3A 、 Figure 3B ). And, in Figure 4 、 Figures 11A to 11E , the coil spring 34 is omitted for simplicity.

[0066] exist Figure 3A In the driving force transmission state shown, the first recoil member 32 is pressed by the rotation of the clutch operating member 23 and is arranged at a position rotated in the clockwise direction with the support pin 25 as a fulcrum. Thus, in the driving force transmission state, the engaging portion 32c is arranged at a position away from the ratchet 31.

[0067] On the other hand, when the first recoil member 32 is switched from the driving force transmission state to the driving force cut-off state, as shown in 3B, the engaging portion 32c moves into the rotation track of the ratchet 31. Therefore, if the handle is rotated in the driving force cut-off state, the first recoil member 32 abuts against the ratchet 31 (is recoiled) and moves obliquely upward and rearward. Due to this movement, the top end 32e of the first recoil member 32 abuts against the recess 23j of the clutch operating member 23 (see FIG. Figure 4), the clutch operating member 23 is rotated in the clockwise direction. As a result, the clutch mechanism 20 is reset from the driving force cut-off state to the driving force transmission state. In addition, the clutch mechanism 20 can also be reset by lifting the clutch lever 21.

[0068] As described above, the second return mechanism 40 is a mechanism that returns the clutch mechanism 20 to the driving force transmission state using the rotational driving force of the electric motor 6 .

[0069] like Figure 3A As shown, the second reset mechanism 40 includes: a reset gear 41; an engagement gear 42 that functions as a clutch reset rotating body; and a second recoil member 43. The engagement gear 42 and the second recoil member 43 are arranged between the spool shaft (pinion shaft) and the output shaft 6b of the reset speed reduction mechanism 6a (see Figure 3A , motor shaft). Here, by Figure 13 The second return mechanism 40 is driven under the control of the control unit 60 shown.

[0070] like Figure 13 As shown, the control unit 60 includes a detection unit 61 , a calculation unit 62 , a rotation speed determination unit 63 , a release amount determination unit 64 , and a drive control unit 65 .

[0071] When the clutch mechanism 20 is in the drive force cutoff state, the detection unit 61 detects this. A position sensor 66 is connected to the detection unit 61 to detect the position of the clutch operating member 23. When a detection signal is input from the position sensor 66, the detection unit 61 detects that the clutch mechanism 20 is in the drive force cutoff state and outputs the detection signal to the drive control unit 65. The position sensor 66 can be composed of, for example, a magnetic sensor provided on the right frame 2 side and a magnet provided on the clutch operating member 23 side.

[0072] The calculation unit 62 calculates the rotational speed of the spool 5 as the fishing line is released, and also calculates the amount of fishing line released. A rotation detection sensor 67 that detects the rotation of the spool 5 is connected to the calculation unit 62. The calculation unit 62 calculates the rotational speed of the spool 5 based on the rotation signal of the spool 5 input from the rotation detection sensor 67, and outputs the calculated value to the rotational speed determination unit 63. Furthermore, the calculation unit 62 calculates the amount of fishing line released based on the calculated rotational speed of the spool 5, and outputs the calculated value to the release amount determination unit 64.

[0073] The rotation speed determination unit 63 determines whether the rotation speed of the reel 5 calculated by the calculation unit 62 satisfies a predetermined condition. If the rotation speed determination unit 63 determines that the rotation speed of the reel 5 satisfies the predetermined condition, the determination result is output to the drive control unit 65. Figure 1 ) has the function, and can appropriately set the specified conditions in the rotation speed of the reel 5.

[0074] The release amount determination unit 64 determines whether the release amount of the fishing line calculated by the calculation unit 62 has reached the preset release amount of the fishing line. When the release amount determination unit 64 determines that the calculated release amount of the fishing line has reached the preset release amount of the fishing line, the determination result is output to the drive control unit 65. Figure 1 ) has the function, and can appropriately set the release amount of the fishing line (for example, by stopping the rotation of the reel 5 to stop the hook assembly in a specified water layer (water depth) setting, etc.).

[0075] The drive control unit 65 controls the electric motor 6 in the forward or reverse direction. When the detection unit 61 detects that the clutch mechanism 20 is in the drive force cutoff state, and the rotational speed determination unit 63 determines that the rotational speed of the spool 5 meets a predetermined condition, or when the release amount determination unit 64 determines that the released fishing line amount has reached a preset release amount, the drive control unit 65 controls the electric motor 6 in the reverse direction. In other words, in addition to normal reeling control, the drive control unit 65 also has a reset control function for returning the clutch mechanism 20 from the drive force cutoff state to the drive force transmitting state.

[0076] Next, each component of the second return mechanism 40 will be described in detail.

[0077] like Figure 3A 、 Figure 3B As shown, the reset gear 41 of the second reset mechanism 40 is mounted on the output shaft 6b of the reset speed reduction mechanism 6a connected to the electric motor 6, and rotates clockwise when the electric motor 6 is driven in the reverse direction by the drive control of the control unit 60. In addition, the reset gear 41 is prevented from rotating in the counterclockwise direction by the reset speed reduction mechanism 6a or a one-way clutch mounted separately from the reset speed reduction mechanism 6a.

[0078] The engaging gear 42 meshes with the reset gear 41 and functions to press the second recoil member 43 downward (reset from the drive force cutoff state to the drive force transmission state) by the rotational drive force of the reset gear 41. The second recoil member 43 is a member for returning the clutch operating member 23 in the drive force cutoff state to the drive force transmission state. The second recoil member 43 is configured to rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the clutch operating member 23, thereby engaging and disengaging the engaging gear 42. The second recoil member 43 is retained against disengagement by a fixing plate 50, which is used to secure the handle shaft 7 to the right frame 2. The second recoil member 43 is formed of a strong, wear-resistant stainless steel material.

[0079] like Figure 5A As shown, the engagement gear 42 includes a gear body 421 and a claw portion 426 rotatably mounted on the gear body 421 .

[0080] like Figure 5A 、 Figure 5B As shown, the gear body 421 includes: a cylindrical base 422; and a tooth portion 423 integrally formed on the right side of the base 422. The base 422 is fixed to the output shaft 6b of the reduction gear mechanism 6a for reset (see Figure 3A ).like Figure 5B As shown, a cylindrical inner surface portion 422a with a stepped portion is formed on the inner side of the base portion 422, and the insertion portion 427 of the claw portion 426 is inserted into the inner surface portion 422a. Figure 5C As shown, radially inwardly projecting protrusions 422b are formed on the inner side of the base 422. The protrusions 422b have a roughly triangular cross-section, with four protrusions 422b formed at 90-degree intervals along the circumference of the inner surface of the base 422. A rotational space 422e is formed between adjacent protrusions 422b to ensure rotation of the claw 426. Each protrusion 422b has an axially extending right-angled surface 422c and an axially extending inclined surface 422d. Each vertex 422b rotatably supports the insertion portion 427 of the claw 426.

[0081] like Figure 5B As shown, the claw portion 426 includes a cylindrical insertion portion 427 inserted into the inner surface portion 422a of the base portion 422; and a substantially cylindrical large diameter portion 428 continuous to the left side of the insertion portion 427. A gap portion 424 is formed between the right side of the large diameter portion 428 and the left side of the base portion 422 opposite thereto, and a spring member 425 is disposed therein. The spring member 425 acts as a spring member for the base portion 422 to rotate in the counterclockwise direction ( Figure 5CThe large diameter portion 428 is provided with a force applying member that applies force to the claw portion 426 in the direction of the arrow X1. Two engaging claws 429, 429 (only one is shown) are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the large diameter portion 428 at intervals of 180 degrees in the circumferential direction. Each engaging claw 429 has an engaging surface 429a that is erected at a substantially right angle in the radial direction (see FIG. Figure 12 ).

[0082] like Figure 5C As shown, a limiting protrusion 426a is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion 427 of the claw portion 426 to protrude radially outward. The cross section of the limiting protrusion 426a is roughly square, and a total of four are formed at intervals of 90 degrees in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion 427. Each limiting protrusion 426a is arranged in each rotation space portion 422e of the base 422, and can be rotated in the clockwise direction (refer to the range divided by the right-angled surface 422c and the inclined surface 422d of the adjacent protrusions 422b and 422b in the circumferential direction (within the range of the circumferential size of the rotation space portion 422e) against the applied force of the spring member 425. Figure 5D That is, the engaging claw 429 of the claw portion 426 is configured to be located at the first position ( Figure 5C ) and a second position ( Figure 5D The spring member 425 is applied to the position 2 and is biased from the second position toward the first position. Figure 5D As shown in FIG. 1 , the rotation angle of each limiting protrusion 426a is represented by the angle θ1 defined by the inclined surface 422d and the opposing surface of the limiting protrusion 426a. The sliding distance L1 (see FIG. 1 ) to be described later is allowed when the second recoil member 43 abuts against the large diameter portion 428 of the engagement gear 42. Figure 12 ) size, set the angle θ1.

[0083] like Figure 8 As shown in (a) and (b), the second recoil member 43 includes: a rotation support portion 431; a spring locking portion 437 extending rearward from the rotation support portion 431; an engaging protrusion 433 extending upward from the rotation support portion 431; and a guide portion 435 extending forward and downward from the rotation support portion 431.

[0084] A rotation support shaft 23d (see FIG. 23 ) of the clutch operating member 23 is formed in the center of the rotation support portion 431. Figure 7) through a support hole 432. A locking hole 438 is formed at the rear end of the spring locking portion 437. The locking protrusion 433 is a portion that abuts against the locking claw 429 of the locking gear 42, and has a contact portion 434 at the top end. The upper end of the locking protrusion 433 is bent to the left at a substantially right angle, thereby forming the contact portion 434. Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 2( b ), when viewed from the side, the contact portion 434 is positioned slightly forward of the support hole 432. When viewed from the side, the guide portion 435 is bent in a generally U-shape, with the tip facing rearward and downward. A guide protrusion 436 is provided at the tip of the guide portion 435. The guide protrusion 436 is formed by bending the tip of the guide portion 435 to the right at a substantially right angle.

[0085] like Figure 4 As shown, the second recoil member 43 is mounted on the front end portion 23c of the clutch operating member 23. Figure 7 As shown, when viewed from the side, the front end portion 23c is a generally square, flat plate extending forward of the clutch operating member 23. A mounting seat 23e for mounting the second recoil member 43 is formed at the front lower portion of the front end portion 23c. The mounting seat 23e has a circular outline corresponding to the circular shape of the rotation support portion 431 of the second recoil member 43. A rotation support shaft 23d protrudes from the mounting seat 23e and extends through the support hole 432 of the second recoil member 43.

[0086] On the other hand, a holding protrusion 23f is formed on the front upper portion of the front end portion 23c to hold the second recoil member 43 in an upright position (with the contact portion 434 facing directly upward). The holding protrusion 23f protrudes toward the right side of the front end portion 23c and contacts the rear portion of the engaging protrusion 433 of the second recoil member 43 to hold the second recoil member 43 in an upright position.

[0087] A locking hole 23g is formed at the rear of the front end portion 23c. The rear end of the spring member 29 connected to the second recoil member 43 is locked in the locking hole 23g. The rear end of the spring member 29 is inserted into the locking hole 23g from the right side, covering the upper portion 52a of the rear portion 52 of the fixing plate 50 from the right side, thereby preventing it from coming off.

[0088] The spring member 29 functions as a distribution spring that elastically distributes the engagement and disengagement of the second recoil member 43 with the engagement gear 42. In this embodiment, a torsion spring is used as the spring member 29. When the clutch mechanism 20 is in the driving force transmission state, the spring member 29 distributes the second recoil member 43 to a non-engaged state in which the engagement protrusion 433 abuts against the retaining protrusion 23f and thereby maintains the engagement. Furthermore, when the clutch mechanism 20 is in the driving force disconnection state, the spring member 29 distributes the second recoil member 43 to a state in which the pawl 426 abuts against the engagement gear 42 and thereby allows the second recoil member 43 to engage with the engagement pawl 429 and thereby maintains the engagement.

[0089] As described above, the fixing plate 50 primarily serves two functions: securing the handle shaft 7 to the right frame 2 and retaining the second recoil member 43. Furthermore, the fixing plate 50 covers a portion of the front side of the clutch operating member 23 and also serves to retain the front side of the clutch operating member 23. Like the second recoil member 43, the fixing plate 50 is formed of a strong, wear-resistant stainless steel material.

[0090] like Figure 6 As shown in (a) and (b), the fixing plate 50 includes: a central portion 51; a rear portion 52 that is continuous to the rear side of the central portion 51; and a front portion 53 that is continuous to the front side of the central portion 51. A groove 56 that extends in the vertical direction and has a substantially U-shaped shape when viewed from the side is formed between the rear portion 52 and the front portion 53. The handle shaft 7 passes through the lower end of the groove 56 and then passes through the inner side of the fixing plate 50 and is mounted on the right frame 2 (see FIG. Figure 2 ).

[0091] Here, the handle shaft 7 is provided with a one-way clutch or a Figure 10 The well-known drag mechanism 7a is shown. When fishing, when the fishing line is released from the spool 5, the drag mechanism 7a applies drag to the rotation of the spool 5. Furthermore, a star-shaped drag adjustment knob (star-shaped drag mechanism) is provided between the reel body 1 and the handle for adjusting the drag of the drag mechanism 7a. The drag mechanism 7a includes a plurality of brake members (friction plates, washers, etc.) 7b disposed within a recess 11b of the transmission gear 11. The drag mechanism 7a functions to adjust the rotational friction (drag) between the transmission gear 11 and the handle shaft 7 by rotating the drag adjustment knob to adjust the pressing force of the pressing member 7c on the brake member 7b.

[0092] like Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown in (a) and (b), the rear portion 52 of the fixing plate 50 covers a portion of the front portion of the clutch operating member 23, and holds the front portion of the clutch operating member 23 in a freely rotatable manner. The upper portion 52a of the rear portion 52 extends upward to cover the locking hole 23g of the front end portion 23c of the clutch operating member 23, and prevents the rear end portion of the spring member 29 from being disengaged during the entire process of the rotation of the clutch operating member 23. An extension portion 52b extending toward the rear is formed at the lower portion of the rear portion 52. Figure 4 As shown, the extension portion 52 b extends so as to cover a portion of the first recoil member 32 , and contacts the first recoil member 32 from the right side to support the first recoil member 32 .

[0093] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown in Figures (a) and (b), the front portion 53 of the fixed plate 50 faces the rear portion 52 across a groove 56 and includes a substantially triangular guide hole 55 that opens in the vertical direction. The guide hole 55 functions as a restriction hole for limiting the rotational position of the second recoil member 43 relative to the engagement pawl 429 of the engagement gear 42. The guide protrusion 436 of the second recoil member 43 is inserted into the guide hole 55. The upper portion 53a of the front portion 53 holds the rotation support shaft 23d (the rotation support portion 431 of the second recoil member 43) throughout the movement of the second recoil member 43 accompanying the rotation of the clutch operating member 23.

[0094] In addition, a mounting coil spring 34 (see Figure 3A )'s mounting portion 54 at the front end portion.

[0095] like Figure 9 As shown, the guide hole 55 includes an upper edge portion 55a; a front upper edge portion 55b continuous with the front side of the upper edge portion 55a; a front lower edge portion 55c continuous with the bottom side of the front upper edge portion 55b; a lower edge portion 55d continuous with the bottom side of the front lower edge portion 55c; a rear lower edge portion 55e continuous with the rear side of the lower edge portion 55d; and a rear upper edge portion 55f continuous with the top side of the rear lower edge portion 55e and connected to the rear side of the upper edge portion 55a. The upper edge portions 55a and lower edge portions 55d are substantially parallel to each other. The front upper edge portion 55b slopes downward and forward from the front end of the upper edge portion 55a. The front lower edge portion 55c slopes downward and rearward from the bottom end of the front upper edge portion 55b, and is generally concave in a gently arcuate manner toward the front. The rear lower edge portion 55e slopes upward and forward from the rear end of the lower edge portion 55d. The rear upper edge portion 55f is inclined toward the rear and upper portion from the upper end portion of the rear lower edge portion 55e and is connected to the rear end portion of the upper edge portion 55a.

[0096] Next, in reference Figure 9 While referring to Figure 4 and Figures 11A to 11ENext, the positional relationship between the guide protrusion 436 of the second recoil member 43 and the respective edge portions of the guide hole 55 will be described.

[0097] like Figure 4 As shown, when the clutch mechanism 20 is in the clutch connection position (driving force transmission state), as shown in FIG. Figure 9 As shown, the guide protrusion 436 is located in the lower region of the guide hole 55 and is arranged at a first position P1 in a region surrounded by the front lower edge 55 c , the lower edge 55 d , and the rear lower edge 55 e .

[0098] If in this state Figure 11A As shown, when the clutch lever 21 of the clutch mechanism 20 is pressed with a finger, the clutch operating member 23 rotates in the counterclockwise direction around the rotation axis O1, and the second recoil member 43 is rotated from Figure 4 The position moves upward. At this time, if Figure 9 As shown, the guide protrusion 436 of the second recoil member 43 moves upward from the lower end position of the front lower edge 55c of the guide hole 55 along the front lower edge 55c to the second position P2 where it abuts near the lower end of the front upper edge 55b. Furthermore, the engaging protrusion 433 of the second recoil member 43 maintains a continuous abutment against the retaining protrusion 23f of the front end portion 23c of the clutch operating member 23.

[0099] After that, if the clutch lever 21 is further pressed, Figure 11B As shown, the clutch mechanism 20 passes the dead point of the distribution spring member 28 and rotates in the counterclockwise direction. Figure 9 As shown, the guide protrusion 436 of the second recoil member 43 moves from the second position P2 to the third position P3 near the upper end of the front upper edge 55b. Figure 11B As shown, the second recoil member 43 rotates clockwise around the rotation support shaft 23d and reaches the stop point of the spring member 29. As a result, the engaging protrusion 433 of the second recoil member 43 separates from the holding protrusion 23f and stands upright.

[0100] After that, if the clutch lever 21 is further depressed, Figure 11C As shown in FIG, the clutch mechanism 20 is in a driving force cut-off state. Figure 9 As shown, the guide protrusion 436 of the second recoil member 43 moves from the third position P3 along the upper edge 55a, and then moves to the fourth position P4 near the corner (corner) between the upper edge 55a and the rear upper edge 55f. Figure 11CAs shown, the second recoil member 43 passes the dead point and rotates rapidly in the clockwise direction. Thus, in the driving force cut-off state, the engaging protrusion 433 of the second recoil member 43 is in a state of contacting the outer peripheral surface of the large diameter portion 428 of the reset gear 41 (a state in which the engaging claw 429 can be engaged).

[0101] Here, the second recoil member 43 is configured to move upward along with the rotation of the clutch operating member 23 and simultaneously rotate toward the engagement gear 42. Therefore, when the engagement protrusion 433 abuts against the large diameter portion 428 of the engagement gear 42, it contacts while sliding upward on the outer peripheral surface of the large diameter portion 428.

[0102] Next, the operation when resetting from the driving force cut-off state to the driving force transmitting state will be described. If the electric motor 6 is driven in the reverse direction by the driving control of the control unit 60 in the driving force cut-off state, the engagement gear 42 rotates in the counterclockwise direction via the reset gear 41. Figure 11D As shown, the engaging claw 429 abuts against the engaging protrusion 433 of the second recoil member 43 on the large diameter portion 428 of the reset gear 41, and then Figure 11E As shown, the engaging claw 429 presses down the second recoil member 43. Figure 9 As shown, the guide protrusion 436 of the second recoil member 43 moves downward from the fourth position P4 along the rear upper edge 55f and the rear lower edge 55e, returning to the first position P1. This movement presses the front end 23c of the clutch operating member 23 downward, causing the clutch operating member 23 to rotate clockwise. This rotation of the clutch operating member 23 resets the clutch mechanism 20 from the drive force disconnection state to the drive force transmission state.

[0103] Next, regarding the effect of the engagement claw 429 when it is in a positional relationship of interfering with the engagement protrusion 433 during the sliding operation when the engagement protrusion 433 abuts against the large diameter portion 428, refer to FIG. Figure 12 Provide explanation. Figure 12 In the figure, reference numeral PT1 indicates the initial contact position of the engaging protrusion 433 of the second recoil member 43 against the large diameter portion 428 of the engaging gear 42, reference numeral PT2 indicates the post-sliding position of the engaging protrusion 433 after sliding on the outer circumferential surface of the large diameter portion 428, and reference numeral L1 indicates the sliding distance. Furthermore, the engaging claw 429 of the engaging gear 42 stops at any circumferential position, and the stop position is not controlled. Figure 12 The engaging claw 429 indicated by the dotted line is shown to be located laterally of the initial contact position PT1 of the engaging protrusion 433 in the sliding direction.

[0104] like Figure 12 As shown, the engaging protrusion 433 of the second recoil member 43 abuts the outer circumferential surface of the large-diameter portion 428 at its initial abutting position PT1, then moves a sliding distance L1 to reach the post-sliding position PT2. During this movement, the engaging protrusion 433 abuts the engaging claw 429, pressing the engaging claw 429 clockwise. This causes the large-diameter portion 428 to rotate clockwise against the force applied by the spring member 425, allowing the engaging protrusion 433 to slide. Consequently, even if the engaging claw 429 is present in the sliding direction, it does not become an obstacle, and the engaging protrusion 433 properly engages with the engaging claw 429.

[0105] According to the embodiment described above, since the fixing plate 50 can guide and restrict the movement of the second recoil member 43, there is no need to provide a separate restricting portion, resulting in a simpler structure. In addition, since there is no need to provide a restricting portion on the right frame 2 side, space can be saved accordingly. As a result, miniaturization and weight reduction can be achieved.

[0106] Furthermore, providing a restricting portion on the right frame 2 requires additional components to improve sliding properties or surface treatment to prevent wear caused by repeated clutch operation, potentially increasing costs. In contrast, in this embodiment, the fixing plate 50 also serves to guide and restrict the movement of the second recoil member 43, thereby avoiding an increase in the number of parts and achieving cost reduction. Furthermore, since the components slide against each other in stainless steel, there is no degradation of environmental performance due to aging of the surface treatment.

[0107] Furthermore, since the fixing plate 50 and the second recoil member 43 are made of stainless steel, the sliding resistance can be reduced, and the operability of the clutch mechanism 20 can be improved.

[0108] Furthermore, the fixing plate 50 can prevent the spring member 29 from falling off, and thus the movement of the second recoil member 43 can be appropriately maintained.

[0109] Furthermore, since the second recoil member 43 is disposed between the right frame 2 and the fixing plate 50, when assembling the components to the reel body 1, the second recoil member 43 is disposed on the right frame 2 and the fixing plate 50 is mounted thereon, thereby enabling the second recoil member 43 to be easily held between the right frame 2 and the fixing plate 50. Consequently, the assembly operation is relatively simple.

[0110] Second embodiment

[0111] Next, refer to Figure 14 、 Figure 15 、 Figures 16A to 16DA second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0112] The electric fishing reel 100A of this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the fixing plate 50A serves as a restriction portion for guiding and restricting the movement of the first recoil member 32. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same parts as those in the first embodiment, and repeated descriptions are omitted. Figure 14 、 Figure 15 、 Figures 16B to 16D , the coil spring 34 is omitted for convenience.

[0113] Figure 14 This is an exploded perspective view showing the main structure of the right side of the electric fishing reel. Figure 15 It is a perspective view showing the structure of the right side of the electric fishing reel.

[0114] like Figure 14 、 Figure 15 As shown, the electric fishing reel 100A is provided with only the first return mechanism 30 as a return mechanism on the right frame 2, and is not equipped with the second return mechanism 40 described in the first embodiment. In addition, the fixing plate 50A of this embodiment is a member that partially changes the shape of the fixing plate 50 of the first embodiment.

[0115] like Figure 15 As shown, the fixing plate 50A has a bent portion 57 formed by bending the lower end of the extension portion 52b toward the right frame 2. A stepped extension portion 58 is formed at the rear end of the bent portion 57, extending in a stepped manner toward the right frame 2. The stepped extension portion 58 faces the quadrangular restriction hole 32b of the first recoil member 32 and is inserted into the restriction hole 32b. The stepped extension portion 58 functions as a restriction portion that guides and restricts the movement of the first recoil member 32.

[0116] exist Figure 16A In the driving force transmission state shown in FIG, the first recoil member 32 is pressed by the rotation of the clutch operating member 23 to support the pin 25 (see FIG. Figure 15 ) is rotated in the clockwise direction as a fulcrum and is arranged at a position restricted by the extension portion 58 with the stepped portion. Thus, in the driving force transmission state, the engaging portion 32c is maintained in a state away from the ratchet 31.

[0117] On the other hand, when the first recoil member 32 is switched from the driving force transmitting state to the driving force cutting state, as shown in FIG. Figure 16BAs shown, the engaging portion 32c is guided and restricted by the stepped extension portion 58 so that it moves within the rotational track of the ratchet 31. In this state, if the handle is rotated, the engaging portion 32c of the first recoil member 32 abuts the ratchet 31 (being recoiled), causing it to move diagonally upward and rearward as shown in FIG16C . This movement causes the top portion 32e of the first recoil member 32 to abut the recessed portion 23j of the clutch operating member 23, resulting in the clutch operating member 23 rotating clockwise. Even in this state, the movement of the first recoil member 32 is guided and restricted by the stepped extension portion 58.

[0118] Afterwards, if Figure 16D As shown, the top end 32e of the first recoil member 32 further presses the recess 23j of the clutch operating member 23 obliquely upward and rearward, thereby returning the clutch mechanism 20 from the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmitting state. Even at this time, the movement of the first recoil member 32 is guided and restricted by the stepped extension portion 58.

[0119] Furthermore, a switching member 23m is connected to the clutch operating member 23. The switching member 23m is a member that moves in and out of the right side plate 3 in conjunction with the rotation of the clutch operating member 23. The switching member 23m is configured to lie approximately flush with the right side plate 3 in the drive force transmitting state, and to protrude from the right side plate 3 in the drive force disconnecting state. Furthermore, by operating the switching member 23m so that it is pressed toward the right side plate 3 from the protruding state, the clutch operating member 23 rotates clockwise, thereby resetting the clutch mechanism 20 from the drive force disconnecting state to the drive force transmitting state.

[0120] According to the embodiment described above, since the fixed plate 50A can guide and restrict the movement of the first recoil member 32, there is no need to provide a separate restricting portion, resulting in a simpler structure. In addition, since there is no need to provide a restricting portion on the right frame 2 side, space can be saved accordingly. As a result, miniaturization and weight reduction can be achieved.

[0121] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

[0122] For example, in the above-described embodiments, the present invention is applied to the electric fishing reels 100 and 100A. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may also be applied to a dual-bearing type fishing reel that does not include the electric motor 6. In this case, the second return mechanism 40 may be configured to return to its original position in response to a driving force generated by a rotational operation of the handle.

[0123] In the above-described embodiments, the guide hole 55 provided in the fixed plate 50 constitutes the restricting portion, but the present invention is not limited thereto and the second recoil member 43 may be guided by the edge of the fixed plate 50 or the like. In addition, although the fixed plate 50 is shown as being composed of a single plate, it may be composed of a combination of multiple plates.

[0124] In addition, the second recoil member 43 is not limited to being arranged between the right frame 2 and the fixing plate 50 , but may be arranged at a position away from the fixing plate 50 .

[0125] In addition, although the fixing plate 50 is configured to prevent the dispensing spring member 28 from coming off, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the dispensing spring member 28 may be exposed to achieve miniaturization.

Claims

1. A fishing reel comprising: A reel, disposed between the frames of the reel body and rotating at least by a driving force of the handle shaft; Clutch mechanism; switching the reel to a driving force transmission state and a driving force cut-off state; and a reset mechanism for resetting the clutch mechanism in the driving force cut-off state to the driving force transmission state, characterized in that: The invention comprises: a clutch operating member provided in the clutch mechanism and placed in a driving force cut-off state by operating a clutch lever; a recoil member provided in the reset mechanism, engaging with and disengaging from the clutch reset rotating body that rotates under the rotational force and the clutch reset rotating body, so as to reset the clutch operating member in the driving force cut-off state to the driving force transmitting state; and a fixing plate, which is provided on the reel body and has the function of fixing the handle shaft to the frame and the function of holding the front side of the clutch operating member. The fixing plate also serves as a restriction portion that guides and restricts the movement of the recoil member.

2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein: A distribution spring is provided for elastically distributing the engagement and disengagement of the recoil member with respect to the clutch reset rotor, The distribution spring is prevented from falling off and is held on the fixing plate.

3. The fishing reel according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein: The recoil member is disposed between the frame and the fixing plate.

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