Reel seat handle component, fishing rod handle component, and fishing rod

Abstract

Provided is a reel seat handle member that reduces contact between a fisherman's hand and a nut portion of a mobile cover during operation of a fishing rod, makes the nut portion difficult to loosen, is lightweight, and contributes to compactness of the cover. The reel seat handle member of one embodiment of the invention is provided to a rod body that is formed with a reel leg placement portion on which a reel leg is placed, and extends in a manner that surrounds an upper portion and a side portion of a nut portion of at least a mobile cover in a cover for fixing the reel leg, and surrounds a portion of the rod body in a circumferential direction, throughout a fairing portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] cross-reference

[0002] This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application 2021-121061 (filed on July 21, 2021), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

[0003] The present invention relates to a reel holder handle assembly, a fishing rod handle assembly, and a fishing rod having the same. Background Technology

[0004] Previously, various fishing rods with a reel seat and a handle were known.

[0005] In such fishing rods, a reel holder and a handle are typically mounted on the rod body, and a reel leg mounting portion is formed on the reel holder for mounting the reel leg on the upper or lower side of the main body.

[0006] As such a fishing rod, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a fishing rod having: a rod body; a cylindrical reinforcing resin layer disposed on the circumferential surface of the rod body, the outer periphery of the reinforcing resin layer having an uneven surface; and a reel seat formed by injection molding on the outer periphery of the reinforcing resin layer.

[0007] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 discloses a fishing rod that has a rear handle portion on the rear side of a reel seat having a cylindrical reel seat body. The reel seat body has a reel leg mounting portion on which a reel leg is mounted. The fishing rod has: a rod body; and a rear handle rod body, which is integrally formed by enlarging the rear part of the rear handle rod body with a diameter change rate greater than that of the rod body when forming a hollow rod body from prepreg material. The rear part of the rod body and the front part of the rear handle rod body overlap and are joined together in such a way that an overlap portion of a predetermined length is formed. At least a portion of the overlap portion is located inside the reel seat body.

[0008] Existing technical documents

[0009] Patent documents

[0010] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-137132

[0011] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-21923 Summary of the Invention

[0012] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0013] However, in the fishing rod disclosed in Patent Document 1, the angler holds the rod by contacting the nut of the movable cover with their hand during operation. This results in the nut easily loosening, requiring repeated tightening. Furthermore, the rod body has a solid reel holder injection-molded onto the outer circumference of the cylindrical reinforcing resin layer, leading to increased weight and larger size.

[0014] Furthermore, in the fishing rod disclosed in Patent Document 2, the angler holds the rod by contacting the nut of the movable cover with their hand during operation. This causes the nut to easily loosen, requiring repeated tightening. Additionally, the connection between the rod body, the rear handle rod body, and the reel seat body inevitably increases the weight due to bonding.

[0015] The present invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a lightweight reel seat handle component, a fishing rod handle component, and a fishing rod having the above, which reduce the contact between the angler's hand and the nut portion of the movable cover when operating the fishing rod and make the nut portion difficult to loosen. These other objects of the invention become apparent from the entire description.

[0016] Methods for solving problems

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, a reel holder handle component is configured to be disposed on a rod body and extend in such a way that it surrounds the upper and side portions of the nut portion of at least the movable cover in the cover for fixing the reel leg and extends throughout the shroud portion, thereby surrounding a portion of the rod body in the circumferential direction.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reel holder handle component is configured to surround the nut portion of the movable cover within a circumferential range of 50% to 80%.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reel holder handle component is configured to extend in such a way that it surrounds the rod body in a circumferential range of 20% to 80% throughout the shroud portion.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reel holder handle component is formed of carbon fiber reinforced plastic.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, one end of the reel holder handle component is fixed to the cover or the rod body.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the reel holder handle component is 100mm to 400mm.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, a portion of the reel holder handle component has one or more notches.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, a portion of the reel holder handle component is formed with one or more honeycomb structures.

[0025] In one embodiment of the invention, a reel holder handle component surrounds the lower part of a fixing cover in a cover for securing the reel legs, as viewed circumferentially.

[0026] One embodiment of the fishing rod of the present invention comprises: a rod body; a cover disposed on the rod body for fixing the reel legs; and any of the aforementioned reel holder handle components. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the fishing rod of the present invention, a reel holder body housing the reel legs is disposed on the rod body or the cover.

[0027] One embodiment of the present invention provides a handle component for a fishing rod, which is disposed on a rod body having a reel leg mounting portion having a reel leg, and extends in a manner that surrounds the upper and side portions of a nut portion of a cover for fixing the reel leg, at least a movable cover portion, and extends throughout the fairing portion, the joint portion, and the fishing rod handle portion, thereby surrounding a portion of the rod body in the circumferential direction.

[0028] Invention Effects

[0029] According to the above embodiments, it is possible to provide a lightweight reel seat handle assembly, a fishing rod handle assembly, and a fishing rod having the above, which reduce the contact between the angler's hand and the nut of the movable cover when operating the fishing rod and make the nut difficult to loosen. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a fishing rod according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating a fishing rod reel holder according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 Figure (a) is a diagram illustrating a reel holder handle component according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 (b) is a plan view (top view) of a reel holder handle component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 Figure (a) is a diagram illustrating a handle component for a fishing rod according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 (b) is a plan view (top view) of a handle component for a fishing rod according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5 Figure (a) is a diagram illustrating a handle component for a fishing rod according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 (b) is a plan view (top view) of a handle component for a fishing rod according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 6 Figure (a) is a diagram illustrating a handle component for a fishing rod according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 (b) is a plan view (top view) of a handle component for a fishing rod according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a handle component for a fishing rod according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating a handle component for a fishing rod according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view showing a reel holder handle component according to one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Hereinafter, embodiments of the fishing rod of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the multiple drawings, common structural elements are labeled with the same reference numerals. It should be noted that, for ease of explanation, the drawings are not necessarily shown at an exact scale.

[0040] Figure 1 This figure illustrates one embodiment of the fishing rod of the present invention. As shown, the fishing rod 1 of one embodiment of the present invention includes: a rod body 2; a reel R, which is mounted to the rod body 2 via a reel seat 9; and a fishing line guide 10, which is mounted to the rod body 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the reel seat 9 and the fishing line guide 10 respectively correspond to mounting components mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the rod body.

[0041] The rod body 2 is constructed, for example, by connecting the end rod 3, the middle rod 5, and the tip rod 7. These rod bodies are joined, for example, by a plug-in joint. The end rod 3, the middle rod 5, and the tip rod 7 can be joined by a vibrating joint, a reverse plug-in joint, a socket joint, or any other known joint method. The rod body 2 can also be constructed from a single rod body.

[0042] The tail rod 3, middle rod 5, and tip rod 7 are, for example, tubular bodies made of fiber-reinforced resin. The tubular body is manufactured by winding a fiber-reinforced resin prepreg (prepreg sheet), obtained by impregnating reinforcing fibers with a matrix resin, onto a mandrel, and then heating the prepreg sheet to cure it. The reinforcing fibers included in the prepreg sheet can be, for example, carbon fiber, glass fiber, or any other known reinforcing fibers. The matrix resin included in the prepreg sheet can be a thermosetting resin such as epoxy resin. After the prepreg sheet cures, the mandrel is removed. Furthermore, the outer surface of the tubular body is appropriately ground. Each rod body can also be made solid.

[0043] In the illustrated embodiment, multiple line guides 10 (line guides 10A to 10D) are provided on the tail rod 3, the middle rod 5, and the tip rod 7 to guide the fishing line released from the reel 6 mounted on the reel seat 9. More specifically, line guide 10A is provided on the tail rod 3, line guide 10B is provided on the middle rod 5, and line guide 10C is provided on the tip rod 7. A top guide 10D is provided at the front end of the tip rod 7, but detailed description is omitted.

[0044] Next, refer to Figure 2 Examples of the reel holder body 12 and the reel holder 9 will be described. The reel holder body 12 has a reel leg mounting surface 12a along its axial direction for mounting the reel leg 6a of the fishing reel 6. In the illustrated example, in order to support the reel leg, the reel holder body 12 is disposed in a predetermined portion of the fishing rod 2 in a manner without gap between the fixed cover 14 and the movable cover 22 (described later), but it may also be formed with a predetermined length between the fixed cover 14 and the movable cover 22 in a manner that supports a portion of the reel leg.

[0045] Additionally, although not shown, the reel holder body 12 may also be formed to surround the rod body 2. The reel holder body 12 may be configured to have a length of 60 to 160 mm, for example, but is not limited to this. In addition, the reel holder body 12 may also be in various shapes, sizes, and forms, and is not limited to a particular method.

[0046] The cable reel leg mounting surface 12a of the cable reel holder body 12 can be formed flat or substantially flat, and, Figure 2 The shown reel holder body 12 is formed to extend along the axial direction of the rod body 2. In the illustrated example, a retaining cover 14 is provided at one end (rod tip side) of the reel holder body 12. One end of the reel leg mounting surface 12a of the reel holder body 12 is disposed inside the retaining cover 14.

[0047] The movable cover (also called the floating cover) 22 is mounted on the other end (the rod end side) of the reel holder body 12 in a manner that allows it to move freely along the axial direction. A nut portion 23 is provided to allow the movable cover 22 to move. Sometimes the reel holder body 12, the fixed cover 14, the movable cover 22, and the nut portion 23 are collectively referred to as the reel holder 9, but details are omitted. As will be described later, a structure without the reel holder body 12 is also considered.

[0048] Here, refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8 The fishing rod 1 with a reel holder body 12 having other configurations will be described. First, in Figure 7 In the example shown, the cable reel holder body 12 is formed such that both ends are supported by a fixed cover 14 and a movable cover 22, and the cable reel leg 6a is supported on the mounting surface of the cable reel holder body. Figure 2 The difference shown is that, in Figure 2 In the middle, the reel holder body 12 supports the rod body 2, but... Figure 7 In the middle, the reel holder body 12 is formed so as not to contact the rod body 2. Moreover, in Figure 8 In the example shown, there is no reel holder body 12, and the reel leg 6a is configured such that both ends of the reel leg 6a are held by a fixed cover 14 and a movable cover 22.

[0049] Next, refer to Figure 3 The following describes a reel holder handle component 30 according to one embodiment of the present invention, with reference to... Figure 4 A fishing rod handle component 20 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. (Definition) Here, the fishing rod handle component 20 is composed of a fairing portion 40, a joint portion 50, and a handle portion 60 of the fishing rod 1. Figure 4 A, B, and C, as shown, are components configured within their respective ranges and designed to improve the grip of the fishing rod. Furthermore, the reel holder handle component 30 is equivalent only to the fairing portion 40 of the rod handle component 20, which is equivalent to... Figure 4 The area shown as A includes a mechanism for mounting a line reel and is a component designed to make the fishing rod easy to grip. Additionally, the fairing portion 40 (part A) refers to the front of the fishing rod handle (front grip), and the rod handle portion 60 (part C) refers to the rear grip of the fishing rod handle (rear grip). The connecting portion 50 (part B) is the part that connects them.

[0050] like Figure 2 , Figure 9As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the reel holder handle component 30 is configured to be disposed on the rod body 2 and extend in such a way that it surrounds the upper and side portions of the nut portion 23 of at least the movable cover 22 in the cover 13 for fixing the reel leg 6a and extends throughout the shroud portion and surrounds a portion of the rod body in the circumferential direction.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the reel holder handle component 30 is a lightweight reel holder handle component that reduces the contact between the angler's hand and the nut portion of the movable cover when operating the fishing rod, and makes the nut portion difficult to loosen, and also contributes to the compactness of the cover.

[0052] In the fishing rod 1 having the reel holder handle component 30 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the reel holder body 12, on which the reel leg 6a is mounted, may also be formed on the rod body 2. Furthermore, in the fishing rod 1 having the reel holder handle component 30 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the reel holder body 12, on which the reel leg 6a is mounted, may be disposed between the fixed cover 14 and the movable cover 22 of the cover 13, or the reel holder body 12 and the cover 13 may be formed integrally.

[0053] like Figure 9 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the reel holder handle component 30 is configured to surround the nut portion 23 of the movable cover in a circumferential (A) range of 50% to 80%. This reduces contact between the angler's hand and the nut portion of the movable cover when operating the fishing rod, and makes the nut portion less prone to loosening. It has been determined that a certain numerical range is necessary not only for ease of gripping the handle, but also to ensure that the hand or fingers do not come into contact with the nut portion of the movable cover used to fasten (fix) the reel leg when gripping the handle. In particular, it has been determined that when the handle covers more than 50% of the circumferential (A) when gripping, the handle is more effective in preventing the gripping fingers from contacting the nut portion of the movable cover. Furthermore, the same applies to the fishing rod handle component 20 of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reel holder handle component 30 is configured to extend in a manner that surrounds the rod body in a circumferential (B) range of 20% to 80% of the fairing portion. With such a reel holder handle component, the required minimum rigidity can be ensured, and a significant reduction in weight can be achieved compared to conventional methods. Furthermore, the same applies to the fishing rod handle component 20 in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reel seat handle component 30 is formed of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Furthermore, the material of the reel seat handle component 30 can also be formed of CFRTP (continuous fiber), CFRTP (discontinuous fiber), or a mixture of fibers. By forming it from such a material, the reel seat handle component 30 for fishing rods can suppress the increase in weight while ensuring sufficient rigidity and strength.

[0056] In one embodiment of the reel holder handle component 30 of the present invention, one end of the reel holder handle component 30 is fixed to the cover or the rod body. Furthermore, the same applies to the fishing rod handle component 20 of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the reel holder handle component 30 is 100 to 400 mm.

[0058] In one embodiment of the reel holder handle component 30 of the present invention, a portion of the reel holder handle component 30 is formed with one or more notches. Furthermore, the same applies to the fishing rod handle component 20 of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] In one embodiment of the reel holder handle component 30 of the present invention, a portion of the reel holder handle component 30 is formed with one or more honeycomb structures. Furthermore, the same applies to the fishing rod handle component 20 of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reel holder handle component 30 surrounds the lower part of the fixing cover in the cover for fixing the reel leg when viewed circumferentially. Furthermore, the same applies to the fishing rod handle component 20 in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] One embodiment of the fishing rod 1 of the present invention comprises: a rod body 2; a cover disposed on the rod body 2 for fixing the reel leg; and any of the above-described reel seat handle members 30. Furthermore, one embodiment of the fishing rod 1 of the present invention comprises: a rod body 2; a cover disposed on the rod body 2 for fixing the reel leg; and any of the above-described or following-described fishing rod handle members 20.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fishing rod 1 is provided that reduces the contact between the angler's hand and the nut portion of the movable cover when operating the fishing rod, and makes the nut portion difficult to loosen; it is lightweight and contributes to the compactness of the cover.

[0063] Next, refer to Figure 4The following describes a fishing rod handle component 20 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the fishing rod handle component 20 according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to be disposed on the rod body 2 and extend in a manner that surrounds the upper and side portions of the nut portion 23 of at least the movable cover 14 in the cover 13 for fixing the reel leg 6a, and extends throughout the fairing portion 40, the joint portion 50 and the fishing rod handle portion 60, thereby surrounding a portion of the rod body in the circumferential direction.

[0064] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fishing rod handle component 20 is provided that reduces the contact between the angler's hand and the nut portion of the movable cover when operating the fishing rod, and makes the nut portion difficult to loosen; it is lightweight and contributes to the compactness of the cover.

[0065] In one embodiment of the present invention, the handle component 20 for a fishing rod is formed of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Furthermore, the handle component 20 can also be formed of CFRTP (continuous fiber), CFRTP (discontinuous fiber), or a mixture of fibers. By forming it from such a material, the handle component 20 for a fishing rod can suppress weight increase while ensuring sufficient rigidity and strength.

[0066] Next, refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 The handle component 20 for a fishing rod according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, as Figure 5 As shown, in another embodiment of the present invention, the fishing rod handle component 20 is configured to be disposed on the rod body 2 and extend circumferentially around a portion of the rod body, surrounding the upper and side portions of the nut portion of at least the movable cover 14 in the cover 13 for securing the reel leg 6a, and extending throughout the fairing portion, the joint portion, and the fishing rod handle portion. It is provided with one or more notches (in the illustrated example, one notch 21). This provides a lighter fishing rod handle component that reduces contact between the angler's hand and the nut portion of the movable cover during rod operation, makes the nut portion less prone to loosening, and contributes to the compactness of the cover. Furthermore, the same applies to the reel seat handle component 30 of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Next, as Figure 6As shown, in another embodiment of the present invention, the fishing rod handle component 20 is configured to be disposed on the rod body 2 and extend circumferentially around a portion of the rod body, surrounding the upper and side portions of the nut portion of at least the movable cover 14 in the cover 13 for securing the reel leg 6a, and extending throughout the fairing portion, the joint portion, and the fishing rod handle portion. It is provided with at least any of one or more notches or one or more honeycomb structures (in the illustrated example, one notch 21 and one honeycomb structure 22). This provides a fishing rod handle component that reduces contact between the angler's hand and the nut portion of the movable cover during rod operation, makes the nut portion difficult to loosen, ensures necessary strength, is lighter, and contributes to the compactness of the cover. Furthermore, the same applies to the reel seat handle component 30 of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] The dimensions, materials, and configurations of the constituent elements described in this specification are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments. These constituent elements can be modified to have any dimensions, materials, and configurations that are within the scope of this invention. Furthermore, constituent elements not explicitly described in this specification can be added to the described embodiments, and some constituent elements described in each embodiment can be omitted.

[0069] Label Explanation

[0070] 1: Fishing rod; 2: Rod body; 3: Butt rod; 4: Handle; 5: Middle rod; 6: Reel; 6a: Reel leg; 7: Tip rod; 9: Reel holder; 10: Fishing line guide; 12: Reel holder body; 12a: Reel leg mounting surface; 13: Cover; 14: Fixed cover; 20: Handle part for fishing rod; 21: Notch; 22: Moving cover; 23: Nut part; 24: Honeycomb structure; 30: Reel holder handle part; 40: Filter cover part; 50: Joint part; 60: Fishing rod handle part.

Claims

1. A cable reel holder handle component, characterized in that, The reel holder handle assembly is disposed on the rod body and extends circumferentially around a portion of the rod body, surrounding the upper and side portions of the nut portion of at least the movable nut portion of a plurality of shrouds used to secure the reel legs and extending throughout the shroud portion. The reel holder handle component is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic to minimize weight gain while ensuring sufficient rigidity and strength. The cable reel handle assembly is configured to surround the nut portion along its axial length within a range of 50% to 80% of the circumference of the nut portion of the movable cover. The plurality of covers includes a fixing cover for securing the cable reel legs. The cable reel handle is configured to surround the lower part of the retaining cover circumferentially. The reel holder handle component is configured to be separate from the rod body between the movable cover and the fixed cover.

2. The reel holder handle component according to claim 1, wherein, The reel holder handle extends in a manner that surrounds the rod body in a circumferential range of 20% to 80% throughout the fairing portion.

3. The reel holder handle component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, One end of the reel holder handle component is fixed to the cover or the rod body.

4. The reel holder handle component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The length of the cable reel handle component is 100mm to 400mm.

5. The reel holder handle component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, A portion of the reel holder handle component has one or more notches.

6. The reel holder handle component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, A portion of the reel holder handle component has one or more honeycomb structures.

7. A fishing rod having: rod body; A cover installed on the rod body and used to secure the reel leg; and The reel holder handle component according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The fishing rod according to claim 7, wherein, A reel holder body with reel legs is disposed on the rod body or the cover.

9. A handle component for a fishing rod, characterized in that, The fishing rod has a handle component disposed on the rod body and extends in a manner that surrounds a portion of the rod body in the circumferential direction, enclosing the upper and side portions of the nut portion of at least the movable nut portion of a plurality of shrouds used to secure the reel legs, and extending throughout the fairing portion, the joint portion, and the rod handle portion. The handle component of this fishing rod is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic to minimize weight gain while ensuring sufficient rigidity and strength. The handle component of the fishing rod is configured to surround the nut portion along its axial length within a range of 50% to 80% of the circumference of the nut portion of the movable cover. The plurality of covers includes a fixing cover for securing the cable reel legs. The fishing rod has a handle component that surrounds the lower part of the fixed cover circumferentially. The handle component of the fishing rod is configured to be separate from the rod body between the movable cover and the fixed cover.

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