Line reel seat and fishing rod comprising the same

Abstract

Disclosed are a line reel seat and a fishing rod including the same. The line reel seat couples a line reel to a rod body of a fishing rod. The line reel seat includes a seat body coupled to the rod body and a movable cover movably coupled to the seat body. The seat body includes a curved portion formed between a protruding portion and a bulging portion, and the curved portion is curved in an arc shape to effectively transmit a hooking signal to an index finger and a middle finger. The movable cover includes a cover portion located on opposite sides of the protruding portion in a vertical direction, and a receiving portion receiving the protruding portion, thereby preventing the index finger from being in contact with the cover portion. The movable cover includes a reinforcing cover reinforcing the cover portion and a guide protrusion of the cover portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a reel seat for fixing a fishing reel, and a fishing rod including such a reel seat. Background Technology

[0002] To attach a fishing reel to the rod body, a reel holder is needed to secure the reel to the rod body. The reel holder may have a tubular body that allows the rod body to be inserted into it. The body is attached to the rod body and has a retaining cover for securing one of the reel's legs. A movable cover for securing the other leg is attached to the body, allowing it to move axially along the rod body.

[0003] An angler can perform casting, gripping, hooking, reeling, or sensing a bite signal while the fishing rod is stationary. Casting refers to the angler casting the baited tackle by swinging the rod. Gripping refers to the angler controlling the rotation of the spool by pressing the edge of the spool with their palm to subdue the fish. Hooking refers to the angler hooking the fish into its mouth. Reeling refers to the angler retrieving the fishing line and tackle by winding the spool. A bite signal refers to the vibration transmitted to the fishing rod when a fish bites.

[0004] As examples of reels, spinning reels and baiting reels are known. Spinning reels are attached to the lower side of the base, while baiting reels are attached to the upper side of the base.

[0005] When fishing with a bait reel, the angler grips the reel seat with four fingers (excluding the thumb), and these four fingers contact the lower surface of the seat. Therefore, the shape of the lower surface of the seat is important for the various actions mentioned above during fishing, as well as for sensing bite signals.

[0006] A bite signal can be transmitted from the fishing line to the reel seat in the form of a weak vibration, and can be subtly applied to the seat. To perceive a subtle bite, experienced anglers can lightly touch the seat with their index and middle fingers while relaxing them. However, when gripping the seat firmly, experienced anglers are less likely to perceive subtle bite signals. Inexperienced anglers, on the other hand, cannot detect subtle bite signals because they grip the seat too tightly. Therefore, the reel seat must accurately transmit the bite signal to the fingertips so that both experienced and inexperienced anglers can perceive subtle bite signals.

[0007] However, existing reel seats have a lower body that is formed into a semi-cylindrical shape, and the semi-cylindrical lower surface of the seat contacts the angler's fingers. The contact area between the lower surface of the seat and the angler's fingers is small, and the lower surface of the seat makes uniform contact with the fingers. Therefore, existing reel seats have poor signal transmission performance for bites.

[0008] Regarding the accurate transmission of the bite signal, a thin and lightweight base can enhance the performance of the bite signal transmission. However, considering the manner in which the bite signal is transmitted to the base, no research has been conducted on the shape of the base that can accurately transmit the bite signal to the index and middle fingers.

[0009] In existing reel seats, the movable cover is generally cylindrical. Therefore, the angler's index finger can contact the gap formed between the lower surface of the seat and the lower end of the movable cover. If the index finger contacts this gap, it will cause an unpleasant sensation, thus reducing grip comfort. Furthermore, the angler may make mistakes during casting or hooking.

[0010] To eliminate the possibility of contact between the index finger and the gap, a non-cylindrical movable cover could be considered. However, a non-cylindrical movable cover may have lower strength. Therefore, for reel seats with non-cylindrical movable covers, the strength of the movable cover needs to be increased. For example, considering the upward thrust applied to the movable cover when it secures the reel's legs and the force that causes the movable cover to expand due to the shaking of the reel's legs, the strength of the movable cover needs to be increased so that it can firmly secure the reel's legs without deformation. Summary of the Invention

[0011] The disclosed embodiments provide a reel seat that addresses at least one or more of the aforementioned problems of the prior art. One embodiment of this disclosure provides a reel seat that does not cause unpleasant sensation to the angler's fingers and is capable of accurately transmitting bite signals to the index and middle fingers. Another embodiment of this disclosure provides a reel seat with a very thin thickness and light weight, comprising an integrally formed seat body, and having improved bite signal transmission performance. Another embodiment of this disclosure provides a reel seat including a movable cover with improved strength. An embodiment of this disclosure provides a fishing rod including the above-described reel seat.

[0012] The disclosed embodiments relate to a reel holder for connecting a reel to the body of a fishing rod. According to one aspect of the reel holder embodiment, a reel holder is provided that connects a reel having a first leg and a second leg to the body of a fishing rod, and includes a seat and a movable cover. The seat has a grip body that can be held by fingers, a cylindrical body extending forward from the grip body, and a hole formed along the axial direction of the rod body in the cylindrical body and the grip body and capable of connecting to the rod body. The movable cover is connected to the cylindrical body, thereby being movable along the central axis of the hole.

[0013] The grip body includes: a mounting portion forming part of the upper surface of the grip body, and a first leg and a second leg mounted on the mounting portion; a first cover portion located at the rear end of the mounting portion and fixing the first leg; a protrusion portion forming the front end of the grip body below the mounting portion and protruding relative to the cylindrical body in a radially outward direction along the circumference of the central axis; a bulge portion spaced rearward from the bulge portion and bulging in a radially outward direction; and a first curved surface formed between the bulge portion and the bulge portion.

[0014] The movable cover includes: a second cover portion configured to press and fix the second leg to the mounting portion, and located above the protrusion in the vertical direction by moving alongside the protrusion along the central axis; and a receiving portion configured to be located below the second cover portion in the vertical direction and to receive the space of the protrusion.

[0015] In a side view of the seat, the first curved surface has a first lower end profile that curves in an arc shape, thus being recessed relative to the central axis. The first lower end profile includes: a first concave arc that is accessible to the index finger, extending from the lower end of the protrusion and having a first radius; and a second concave arc that is accessible to the middle finger, extending from the first concave arc to the bulge and having a second radius larger than the first radius.

[0016] In one embodiment, in a side view of the seat, the first lower contour line has a first endpoint that forms the boundary between the lower end of the protrusion and the first curved surface, a second endpoint that forms the boundary between the bulge and the first curved surface, and a highest point that forms the boundary between a first concave arc and a second concave arc. The first concave arc is part of the circumference of a first imaginary circle, and the first imaginary circle has a first radius and passes through the first endpoint and the highest point. The second concave arc is longer than the first concave arc. The second concave arc is part of the circumference of a second imaginary circle. The second imaginary circle has a second radius, passes through the highest point and the second endpoint, and is circumscribed by the first imaginary circle at the highest point.

[0017] In one embodiment, the highest point is located on a first imaginary horizontal line parallel to the central axis, the second endpoint is located on a second imaginary horizontal line parallel to the central axis and farther from the central axis than the first imaginary horizontal line, and the first endpoint is located on a third imaginary horizontal line parallel to the central axis and farther from the central axis than the second imaginary horizontal line.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first endpoint is located between a first imaginary diagonal line and a second imaginary diagonal line. The first imaginary diagonal line passes through the highest point and is inclined at 5° from the first imaginary horizontal line in the direction of the first endpoint. The second imaginary diagonal line passes through the highest point and is inclined at 15° from the first imaginary horizontal line in the direction of the first endpoint. The second endpoint is located between the first imaginary horizontal line and a third imaginary diagonal line. The third imaginary diagonal line passes through the highest point and is inclined at 5° from the first imaginary horizontal line in the direction of the second endpoint.

[0019] In one embodiment, the grip body has a first thickness defined between the hole and the highest point, and the first thickness is in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm.

[0020] In one embodiment, in a cross-sectional view of the seat, the first curved surface has a first outer peripheral profile that curves in an arc, thus bulging relative to the central axis. The first outer peripheral profile includes a first convex arc, which is part of the circumference of a third imaginary circle. The third imaginary circle has a third radius larger than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle within the hole, and has a center located above the central axis.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first convex arc is a portion of a circumference of a third imaginary circle having a center located between the mounting portion and the hole and passing through the highest point, or a portion of a circumference of a third imaginary circle having a center located above the mounting portion and passing through the second endpoint.

[0022] In one embodiment, the grip body includes a second curved portion located behind the bulge and capable of contacting the ring finger, and a trigger portion located behind the second curved portion, protruding downward and capable of being inserted between the ring finger and little finger.

[0023] In one embodiment, in a side view of the seat, the second curved surface has a second lower end profile including a straight line parallel to the central axis. In a cross-sectional view of the seat, the second curved surface has a second outer peripheral profile including a second convex arc. The second convex arc is part of the circumference of a fourth imaginary circle, and the fourth imaginary circle has a fourth radius larger than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle in the hole, and its center is located on the central axis.

[0024] In one embodiment, the straight line of the second lower end contour line lies on a first imaginary horizontal line that passes through the highest point and is parallel to the central axis.

[0025] In one embodiment, the grip body has a second thickness defined by the hole and the second convex arc, and the second thickness is in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm.

[0026] According to another aspect of an embodiment of a reel holder, a reel holder is provided that connects a reel having a first leg and a second leg to the rod body of a fishing rod, and includes a seat body and a movable cover. The seat body has a grip body that can be held by fingers, a cylindrical body extending forward from the grip body, and a hole formed along the axial direction of the rod body in the cylindrical body and the grip body and capable of being connected to the rod body. The movable cover is movably connected to the cylindrical body.

[0027] The grip body includes: a mounting portion forming part of the upper surface of the grip body, and a first leg and a second leg located on the mounting portion; a first cover portion located at the rear end of the mounting portion and fixing the first leg; a protrusion portion forming the front end of the grip body below the mounting portion and protruding relative to the cylindrical body in a radially outward direction along the circumference of the central axis; a bulge portion spaced rearward from the bulge portion and bulging in a radially outward direction; and a first curved surface portion formed between the bulge portion and the protrusion portion. In a side view of the seat, the first curved surface portion has a first lower end profile line that is curved in an arc shape, thus being recessed relative to the central axis. The first lower end profile line includes: a first concave arc line capable of contacting the index finger, extending from the lower end of the bulge portion and having a first radius; and a second concave arc line capable of contacting the middle finger, extending from the first concave arc line to the bulge portion and having a second radius larger than the first radius. In a cross-sectional view of the seat, the first curved surface has a first outer peripheral profile that curves in an arc shape, thus bulging relative to the central axis. The first outer peripheral profile includes a first convex arc, which has a third radius larger than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle in the hole, and its center is located above the central axis.

[0028] The cylindrical body has a male thread formed on its outer periphery and a pair of guide grooves extending along the central axis from the front end of the cylindrical body through the male thread.

[0029] The movable cover includes a nut and a movable body. The nut is connected to the external thread of the cylindrical body, thereby enabling rotation in the circumferential direction. The movable body is capable of moving along a central axis under the action of the nut.

[0030] The movable body includes: an annular portion to which the nut is rotatably connected; a second cover extending from the annular portion toward the first cover, configured to press and secure the second leg to the mounting portion, and positioned above the protrusion in the vertical direction by moving alongside the protrusion along the central axis; a receiving portion located below the second cover, forming a space between the annular portion and the second cover, and receiving the protrusion; a guide protrusion formed circumferentially on each of a pair of side edges of the second cover and slidably inserted into each of the pair of guide grooves; and a reinforcing cover configured to cover the outer surface of the second cover and engaging with the pair of side edges to reinforce the second cover and the guide protrusion.

[0031] According to another aspect of an embodiment of a reel holder, a reel holder is provided that connects a reel having a first leg and a second leg to the rod body of a fishing rod, and includes a base and a movable cover. The base has a hole formed in the axial direction of the rod body and is capable of being connected to the rod body. The movable cover is connected to the base, thereby being capable of moving along the central axis of the hole.

[0032] The seat includes: a mounting portion forming part of the upper surface or part of the lower surface of the seat, and the first leg and the second leg being mounted on the mounting portion; a first cover portion located at the mounting portion, thereby opposite to a movable cover and fixing the first leg; a protrusion portion formed circumferentially along a central axis on the opposite side of the mounting portion relative to the central axis and projecting in a radially outward direction of the central axis; a cylindrical end portion extending along the central axis from the mounting portion and the protrusion portion; an external thread formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion; and a pair of guide grooves extending from one end of the cylindrical end portion through the external thread to the protrusion portion.

[0033] The movable cover includes a nut and a movable body. The nut is connected to the external thread of the base so as to be able to rotate in the circumferential direction, and the movable body can move along the central axis under the action of the nut.

[0034] The movable body includes: an annular portion to which the nut is rotatably connected; a second cover extending from the annular portion toward the first cover, configured to press and secure the second leg to the mounting portion, and located vertically opposite the protrusion by moving alongside it along a central axis; a receiving portion located vertically opposite the second cover, forming a space between the annular portion and the second cover, and receiving the protrusion; a guide protrusion formed circumferentially on each of a pair of side edges of the second cover, and slidably inserted into each of the pair of guide grooves; and a reinforcing cover configured to cover the outer surface of the second cover and engage with the pair of side edges to prevent deformation of the second cover and the guide protrusion.

[0035] In one embodiment, the reinforcing cover includes a cover portion formed to fit tightly against an outer surface, and an engagement portion projecting circumferentially from each side end of the cover portion. The engagement portion engages with one of a pair of side end edges. The receiving portion has the pair of side end edges, which respectively form a second cover portion, and a pair of first edges parallel to a central axis, and a second edge interconnecting the pair of first edges. The protrusion has an edge formed in a shape corresponding to the pair of first edges and the second edge. One of the pair of first edges partially includes the surface of the engagement portion circumferentially.

[0036] In one embodiment, the second cover has a pair of engagement grooves, with the engagement portion engaging with each engagement groove. The pair of engagement grooves are respectively formed along the pair of side edge edges and have a depth corresponding to the thickness of the engagement portion.

[0037] In one embodiment, the second cover has a placement groove formed along its outer surface between the pair of engagement grooves, and the cover is disposed on the placement groove. The depth of the placement groove corresponds to the thickness of the cover.

[0038] In one embodiment, the guide protrusion includes a first protrusion extending toward a central axis from one of the pair of side edges, and a second protrusion extending circumferentially beyond the central axis from the first protrusion. Each of the pair of guide grooves has a circumferential surface and an inward surface. The circumferential surface of the guide groove is vertically spaced from the central axis and is capable of contacting the circumferential surface of the second protrusion in the circumferential direction. The inward surface of the guide groove is located within the protrusion and extends circumferentially from the circumferential surface. The inward surface is capable of contacting the outer surface of the second protrusion in a radially outward direction. The engagement portion engages with one of the pair of side edges, thereby facing the outer surface of the second protrusion to suppress deformation of the guide protrusion.

[0039] In one embodiment, the reinforcing cover includes at least one convex portion projecting from the engagement portion toward a central axis. The guide protrusion includes a concave portion formed in the outward surface of the second protrusion portion adjacent to the first protrusion portion, and the convex portion engages with the concave portion. The engagement of the convex portion with the concave portion suppresses deformation of the guide protrusion.

[0040] In one embodiment, the reinforcing cover is made of a metallic material.

[0041] In one embodiment, the mounting portion is located within the upper surface of the seat. The seat includes a curved portion that is arched and recessed relative to a central axis, located adjacent to the protrusion, and capable of contacting the index finger.

[0042] In one embodiment, the mounting portion is located within the lower surface of the seat, and the reinforcing cover is accessible to the index finger. The seat includes a curved portion that is arched and recessed relative to a central axis, located adjacent to the protrusion, and accessible to the thumb.

[0043] In one embodiment, the mounting portion is located within the lower surface of the seat, and the reinforcing cover is accessible to the little finger. The seat includes a curved portion that is arched and recessed relative to the central axis, positioned adjacent to the protrusion.

[0044] In an embodiment of the reel seat, the seat body is integrally formed and may be made of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin.

[0045] The disclosed embodiments relate to a fishing rod including a reel seat. One embodiment of the fishing rod includes a rod body and the reel seat described in the above embodiment.

[0046] According to one embodiment, the grip body of the seat has a protrusion located below the mounting portion and forming the lower surface of the grip body, and the movable cover has a receiving portion with a shape complementary to the protrusion and accommodating the protrusion. Therefore, one embodiment of the reel seat eliminates the possibility of the angler's index finger contacting the lower end of the second cover portion, and allows the angler's fingers to grip the seat without unpleasant sensation.

[0047] When fishing using a reel seat according to one embodiment, a bite signal can be applied to the reel seat in the form of a rotational vibration around a rotation center point adjacent to the trigger. According to one embodiment of the reel seat, a first concave arc is formed in the index finger contact portion of the first curved surface. This first concave arc extends from the protrusion and curves in an arc shape to be recessed relative to the central axis, and the index finger contact portion can act as if it were a plane perpendicular to the vector of the rotational force, depending on the rotational vibration. Therefore, the index finger contact portion can transmit the bite signal to the index finger, which becomes a rotational vibration applied to the seat body around the rotation center point, and the index finger can contact the index finger contact portion of the first curved surface, thereby suppressing the rotation of the reel seat.

[0048] When fishing using a reel seat according to one embodiment, a bite signal can be applied to the reel seat in the form of a linear vibration along the axial direction of the rod. According to one embodiment of the reel seat, a second concave arc is formed in the middle finger contact portion of the first curved surface, and this middle finger contact portion is inclined to have a pressure angle relative to the central axis. Therefore, the middle finger contact portion can transmit the bite signal to the middle finger, and as resistance to the pressure angle, the bite signal becomes a linear vibration applied to the reel seat along the central axis.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the first curved surface has an outer peripheral contour line that curves in an arc shape to bulge relative to the central axis and has a radius larger than the radius of the hole. The cross-section of the first curved surface that contacts the index and middle fingers can have a bilaterally symmetrical and smoothly flat peripheral shape. Therefore, the reel seat of one embodiment can increase the contact area between the index and middle fingers and the seat body even when the index and middle fingers are only lightly in contact with the seat body, regardless of whether the angler is right-handed or left-handed, and can improve the transmission performance of the bite signal of the index and middle fingers.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the first curved surface of the seat has a shape that can reduce tension in the index and middle fingers and improve the sensitivity of the bite signal of the index and middle fingers. Therefore, the seat can have improved bite signal transmission performance for the index and middle fingers.

[0051] According to one embodiment, in the area of ​​the second curved surface located behind the bulge and in contact with the ring finger, the seat body has no cavity and is relatively thin. Therefore, the biting signal transmission performance of the ring finger can be improved when the ring and little fingers grip the seat body forcefully and the ring finger is insensitive to the biting signal.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the seat is integrally formed using carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin with low density and high tensile strength. Therefore, the first curved surface that contacts the index and middle fingers and the second curved surface that contacts the ring finger can have a thinner thickness, the seat can have a lighter weight, and the biting signal transmission performance of the first and second curved surfaces can be improved.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the movable body of the movable cover includes a reinforcing cover that engages with and covers the side edge of the second cover portion. Therefore, the second cover portion of the pressing reel's leg can be reinforced by the reinforcing cover, and the reel's leg can be fixed so as not to wobble in the width direction.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the guide protrusion includes a first protrusion projecting from the side edge of the second cover toward the central axis, and a second protrusion extending beyond the central axis from the first protrusion. The circumferential surface of the first protrusion can be supported by the circumferential surface of the guide groove, and the outer surface of the second protrusion can be supported by the protrusion. Therefore, the reel seat of one embodiment can have an annular portion of the movable body, which can prevent deformation and damage to the movable body, and can have a shorter length.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the reinforcing cover can enhance the guide protrusion by engaging with the guide protrusion at a position where the first protrusion becomes the second protrusion, and the spool's legs can be fixed without wobbling in the width direction.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the reinforcing cover over the second shroud is made of a metallic material. Therefore, the reel seat can exhibit better aesthetics and a more upscale feel. Attached Figure Description

[0057] Figure 1 This is a side view of a fishing rod according to one embodiment, which includes a reel seat according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An enlarged side view of the fishing rod shown.

[0059] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a reel seat.

[0060] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The exploded perspective view of the reel seat is shown.

[0061] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The side view of the reel seat shown.

[0062] Figure 6 It is along Figure 3The cross-sectional view taken from line 6-6 in the diagram.

[0063] Figure 7 This is an exploded perspective view showing the cross-sectional shape of a movable cover for a reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0064] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 The side view of the reel seat shown.

[0065] Figure 9 yes Figure 4 The image shows a bottom view of the reel seat.

[0066] Figure 10 This is a side view of a fishing rod according to one embodiment, and shows an example of a reel being attached to a reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0067] Figure 11 This is a side view of a fishing rod according to one embodiment, and shows an example of an angler holding a reel seat with the reel attached to the reel seat in one embodiment.

[0068] Figure 12 This is a side view of the seat body of a reel holder according to one embodiment.

[0069] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 The bottom view of the seat shown.

[0070] Figure 14 yes Figure 12 The top view of the seat shown.

[0071] Figure 15 yes Figure 12 The front view of the seat shown.

[0072] Figure 16 This is a side view of the seat body of a reel holder according to one embodiment.

[0073] Figure 17 It is along Figure 14 The cross-sectional view taken from line 17-17 in the image.

[0074] Figure 18 This is a side view of the base, and it shows... Figure 16 The lower outline of the grip body is shown.

[0075] Figure 19 This is a side view of the base, showing an imaginary circle that forms the first lower end outline of the grip body.

[0076] Figure 20 It is a perspective view of the base, showing the first lower end outline of the grip body.

[0077] Figure 21 Is with Figure 16 The corresponding side view of the seat shows the endpoints and highest point of the first lower contour line.

[0078] Figure 22 Is with Figure 17 The corresponding cross-sectional view of the base shows the endpoints and highest point of the first lower profile.

[0079] Figure 23 This is a side view of the seat body of one embodiment, and schematically shows the extent of the outer peripheral contour of the first curved surface.

[0080] Figure 24 This is a perspective view of a seat body according to one embodiment, and schematically shows the extent of the outer periphery of the first curved surface.

[0081] Figure 25 It is along Figure 16 The cross-sectional view of the seat body taken by line 25-25.

[0082] Figure 26 It is along Figure 16 The cross-sectional view of the seat body taken by line 26-26.

[0083] Figure 27 It is along Figure 16 The cross-sectional view of the seat body taken by line 27-27.

[0084] Figure 28 This is a perspective view showing a first lower end profile and a first outer periphery profile formed on the seat of a wheel seat according to an embodiment.

[0085] Figure 29 This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a reel seat held by an angler in one embodiment.

[0086] Figure 30 This is a perspective view of the seat of a reel seat according to one embodiment, showing the lower end profile and outer periphery profile of the second curved surface.

[0087] Figure 31 It is along Figure 16 The cross-sectional view taken from line 31-31 in the diagram.

[0088] Figure 32 This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the second curved surface contacting the ring finger when an angler holds a reel seat according to an embodiment.

[0089] Figure 33 This is a side view illustrating an example of a fisherman fishing with a fishing rod including a reel seat of one embodiment.

[0090] Figure 34 yes Figure 33 Enlarged image.

[0091] Figure 35 This is a side view showing another example of a fisherman fishing with a fishing rod including a reel seat of one embodiment.

[0092] Figure 36 yes Figure 35 Enlarged image.

[0093] Figure 37 This is a side view showing the change in finger position when fishing using a reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0094] Figure 38 This is a perspective view showing a reel seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0095] Figure 39 yes Figure 38 The image shows a side view of the front of the reel seat, and also shows the movable cover and the seat body connected to each other.

[0096] Figure 40 yes Figure 39 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the front part of the reel seat.

[0097] Figure 41 It is shown Figure 39 An exploded perspective view of the cross-sectional shape of the movable cover of the reel seat shown.

[0098] Figure 42 yes Figure 39 An exploded side view of the movable cover shown.

[0099] Figure 43 yes Figure 39 A perspective view of the movable body of the movable cover shown.

[0100] Figure 44 yes Figure 43 An exploded perspective view of the movable subject shown.

[0101] Figure 45 This is a partial side view of the reel seat, showing the movable cover and seat body in a disassembled state.

[0102] Figure 46 It is along Figure 39 The cross-sectional view taken from line 46-46 in the diagram.

[0103] Figure 47 This is a perspective view of the movable body of a movable cover according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0104] Figure 48 yes Figure 47An exploded perspective view of the movable subject shown.

[0105] Figure 49 This is a partial side view of a reel seat according to one embodiment, wherein... Figure 47 The movable body shown.

[0106] Figure 50 This is an exploded side view of an embodiment of a reel seat, wherein... Figure 47 The movable body shown.

[0107] Figure 51 It is along Figure 49 The cross-sectional view taken from line 51-51 in the image.

[0108] Figure 52 This is a perspective view of the movable body of a movable cover according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0109] Figure 53 yes Figure 52 An exploded perspective view of the movable subject shown.

[0110] Figure 54 yes Figure 52 An exploded side view of the movable body shown.

[0111] Figure 55 This is a partial side view of a reel seat according to one embodiment, wherein... Figure 52 The movable body shown.

[0112] Figure 56 It is along Figure 55 The cross-sectional view taken from line 56-56 in the image.

[0113] Figure 57 This is a side view showing a portion of a fishing rod including a reel seat according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0114] Figure 58 yes Figure 57 The side view of the reel seat shown.

[0115] Figure 59 It is along Figure 58 The cross-sectional view taken from line 59-59 in the diagram.

[0116] Figure 60 This is a side view showing a portion of a fishing rod including a reel seat according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0117] Figure 61 It is along Figure 60 The cross-sectional view taken from line 61-61 in the image.

[0118] Figure 62This is a perspective view of a mold assembly capable of molding a seat body for a reel seat, according to one embodiment.

[0119] Figure 63 This is a graph showing the strength measurement test results of a movable cover in one embodiment and a movable cover in a comparative example. Detailed Implementation

[0120] The embodiments of this disclosure shown herein are intended to illustrate the technical concept of this disclosure. The scope of this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments presented below or the detailed description of these embodiments.

[0121] Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this disclosure have the meanings or definitions commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. All terms used in this disclosure are selected for the purpose of clearly describing the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims herein.

[0122] The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., as used in this disclosure should be understood as open-ended terms that may cover other embodiments, unless otherwise stated in a phrase or sentence containing such terms.

[0123] Unless otherwise stated, the singular expressions described in this disclosure may cover the plural expressions, and this also applies to the singular expressions described in the claims.

[0124] The terms such as “first” and “second” used in this disclosure are used to separate multiple elements from each other and are not intended to limit the order or importance of these elements.

[0125] In this disclosure, the description of a component being “connected” or “linked” to another component should be understood to mean that the aforementioned component can be directly connected or linked to the aforementioned other component, and should be further understood to mean that the aforementioned component can be connected or linked to the aforementioned other component via a new component.

[0126] The dimensions and values ​​described in this disclosure are not limited to those described herein. Unless otherwise stated, these dimensions and values ​​are to be understood as representing the values ​​stated and equivalent ranges that include those values.

[0127] In this disclosure, directional terms such as "forward" and "front side" indicate the direction pointing towards the tip of the fishing rod, while directional terms such as "backward" and "rear side" indicate the direction pointing towards the butt of the fishing rod. For example, Figure 1 The arrow FD shown indicates the forward direction pointing towards the tip of the fishing rod, while Figure 1The arrow RD shown indicates a backward direction pointing towards the tip of the fishing rod. The directional terms "upward," "above," etc., used in this disclosure, and the directional terms "downward," "below," etc., used in this disclosure, are based on the upward and downward sides shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0128] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Similar reference numerals in the drawings denote similar or corresponding components. Furthermore, in the following description of embodiments, repeated descriptions of the same or corresponding components may be omitted. However, even if the description of components is omitted, it does not mean that these components are excluded in any embodiment.

[0129] Figure 1 This is a side view showing one embodiment of a fishing rod, which includes one embodiment of a reel seat. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The image shows an enlarged side view of the fishing rod. Please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 .

[0130] The fishing rod 2000 includes a rod body 2100, which is elastically deformable during fishing and has an elongated shape. The fishing rod 2000 may include a single rod body or multiple rod bodies. The rod body may be a tubular component or a cylindrical component.

[0131] Figure 1 The fishing rod 2000 shown includes a first rod body 2110, a second rod body 2120, and a third rod body 2130. For example, the first rod body 2110 may be referred to as the base rod body and forms the butt end portion of the fishing rod. The angler can hold the first rod body 2110 while fishing. The second rod body 2120 and the third rod body 2130 can be connected such that the rear end of the third rod body 2130 is attached to the front end portion of the second rod body 2120. As another example, the fishing rod of the described embodiment may include multiple rod bodies connected in a telescopic manner.

[0132] The fishing rod 2000 may include multiple line guides 2200 attached to the second rod body 2120 and the third rod body 2130. Each line guide 2200 may include a guide ring through which the fishing line can pass, and a frame supporting the guide ring and attached to the rod body. The line guides 2200 guide the fishing line, which is released from the reel when casting, or wound onto the reel when reeling in a fish.

[0133] The fishing rod 2000 includes a reel holder 1000 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The reel holder 1000 can be connected to the rear end of a second rod body 2120, and the front end of a first rod body 2110 can be connected to the rear end of the reel holder 1000. The reel holder 1000 fixes and supports a reel 2300 on which fishing line is wound. The angler can operate the reel 2300 with one hand while holding the reel holder 1000. Therefore, the reel holder 1000 can be used as a component for connecting the reel to the rod body of the fishing rod, and can also be used as a component held by the angler.

[0134] In one embodiment of the fishing rod, the reel 2300 may be a bait reel attached to the upper side of the reel seat 1000. In the bait reel, the axis of rotation for winding the fishing line is arranged orthogonally to the rod body, and the axis of rotation is supported on both sides thereon.

[0135] The reel 2300 has a first leg 2310 and a second leg 2320 extending in opposite directions. The first leg 2310 and the second leg 2320 are used to attach the reel 2300 to the reel seat 1000. Figure 2 In the example shown, the first leg 2310 extends in the rearward direction RD, and the second leg 2320 extends in the forward direction FD. The reel seat 1000 releasably secures the first leg 2310 and the second leg 2320, thereby allowing the reel 2300 to be detachably connected to the reel seat 1000.

[0136] The reel holder 1000 includes a seat 1100 that serves as the main body of the reel holder 1000. An angler can hold a portion of the seat 1100. A first leg 2310 and a second leg 2320 of the reel are located on the upper side of the seat 1100, and the seat 1100 secures the first leg 2310. The reel holder 1000 includes a movable cover 1200 that secures the second leg 2320 of the reel to the seat 1100. The movable cover 1200 is movably coupled to the seat 1100.

[0137] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a reel seat. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The exploded perspective view of the reel seat is shown. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The side view of the reel seat shown. Figure 6 It is along Figure 3 The cross-sectional view taken from line 6-6 in the diagram. Figure 7 This is an exploded perspective view showing the cross-sectional shape of a movable cover for a reel seat according to one embodiment. Figure 8 and 9 They are Figure 4 The diagram shows the side and bottom views of the reel holder. Please refer to... Figures 3 to 9 .

[0138] In one embodiment of the reel holder 1000, the seat 1100 is used to attach the reel holder to the rod body (e.g., Figure 1 The first rod body and the second rod body shown), and are used to support the reel (e.g. Figure 1 (As shown in the diagram). A portion of the seat 1100 can be held by the angler's fingers, while the remainder of the seat 1100 can be attached to the movable cover 1200.

[0139] According to one embodiment, the seat 1100 has a tubular shape. The seat 1100 can be divided into a grip body 1111 and a cylindrical body 1112. The grip body 1111 can be held by the fingers of an angler. The cylindrical body 1112 extends forward from the grip body 1111. The cylindrical body 1112 serves as a component for connecting the movable cover 1200 to the seat 1100 and movably supports the movable cover 1200.

[0140] The tubular base 1100 has a hole 1113 formed in the axial direction AD of the rod body or in the longitudinal direction of the base. In this context, the axial direction AD of the rod body refers to the direction extending longitudinally through the center of the circular cross-sectional shape of the rod body. The hole 1113 is formed in the cylindrical body 1112 and the grip body 1111 in the axial direction AD of the rod body and can be connected to the rod body (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The first and second rod bodies are shown.

[0141] A hole 1113 is formed to pass through the seat 1100 along the axial direction AD between the front and rear ends of the seat. The hole 1113 has a generally circular cross-sectional shape and defines a central axis CA. In this regard, the central axis CA refers to an imaginary axis extending longitudinally through the center of the cross-sectional shape of the hole 1113.

[0142] The rod body can be inserted into and fitted into hole 1113. For example, Figure 1 The rear end portion of the second rod body 2120 shown is inserted from the front end (front end of the seat) of the cylindrical body 1112 along the central axis CA and fitted into the hole 1113. The rear end portion of the second rod body can be connected to the hole 1113 formed in the cylindrical body 1112 or in the cylindrical body 1112 and the handle body 1111. The reel seat 1000 is attached to the second rod body 2120 inserted into the hole 1113. Furthermore, for example, Figure 1The front end of the first rod body 2110 shown is inserted from the rear end of the handle body 1111 (the rear end of the seat) along the central axis CA and fitted into the hole 1113. A reel seat 1000 is attached to the first rod body 2110, and a second rod body 2120 is inserted into the hole 1113. Adhesive is applied between the surface of the hole 1113 and the outer peripheral surface of the rod body, thereby allowing the reel seat 1000 and the rod bodies 2110 and 2120 to be bonded together. Multiple slots 1114 (see...) Figure 6 It can be formed on the surface of hole 1113 along the central axis CA.

[0143] The handle body 1111 of the seat supports a first leg and a second leg of the reel on its upper surface. The handle body 1111 includes a mounting portion 1121 on which the first and second legs are mounted. The mounting portion 1121 forms part of the upper surface of the handle body 1111 (or part of the upper surface of the seat) along the central axis CA. For example, the mounting portion 1121 may include the surfaces of a pair of track portions 1123 formed along the central axis CA on the upper side of the handle body. A groove 1124 recessed into the seat is formed at the front end of each track portion 1123.

[0144] The handle body 1111 has a first cover 1122 located at the rear end of the mounting portion 1121. The first cover 1122 is opposite to the movable cover 1200 along the central axis CA. The first cover 1122 is formed into a wedge-shaped groove at the rear end of the mounting portion 1121. When the spool is attached to the seat 1100, the first leg is inserted into and fitted into the first cover 1122, and the first cover 1122 secures the first leg to the mounting portion 1121.

[0145] The grip body 1111 includes a protrusion 1140 forming the front end portion of the grip body. When the angler grips the grip body 1111, the angler's index finger can contact the protrusion 1140. The protrusion 1140 is located on the opposite side of the mounting portion 1121 relative to the central axis CA, and is formed on the circumferential direction CD of the central axis. The protrusion 1140 is located below the mounting portion 1121 relative to the central axis CA. Furthermore, the protrusion 1140 protrudes in the radially outward direction OD of the central axis CA. Specifically, the protrusion 1140 protrudes in the radially outward direction OD relative to the cylindrical body 1112.

[0146] The cylindrical body 1112 of the seat forms a cylindrical end portion extending along the central axis CA from the mounting portion 1121 and the protrusion 1140. The cylindrical body 1112 includes an external thread 1131 and a pair of guide grooves 1132. The external thread 1131 is formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical body 1112 (or on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion of the seat). The external thread 1131 is located within a predetermined range between the front end of the cylindrical body and the front end of the grip body. The external thread 1131 is connected to the movable cover 1200.

[0147] The pair of guide grooves 1132 extend along the central axis CA from the front end of the cylinder 1112 (one end of the seat) through the external thread 1131 to the grip body 1111. The pair of guide grooves 1132 guide the movement of the movable cover 1200 along the central axis CA. The pair of guide grooves 1132 are arranged opposite each other relative to the central axis CA of the hole 1113. The rear end of each guide groove 1132 is located between the lower end of the front end portion of the track portion 1123 and the upper edge of the protrusion 1140.

[0148] Each guide slot 1132 may have a first circumferential surface 1133 and a second circumferential surface 1134 facing each other on the circumferential direction CD, and a bottom surface extending along the central axis CA between the first and second circumferential surfaces. Figure 8 As shown, the first circumferential surface 1133 and the second circumferential surface 1134 are located below and above the central axis CA, respectively. The first circumferential surface 1133 is located below the upper edge of the protrusion 1140. As another example, the first circumferential surface 1133 or the second circumferential surface 1134 may be located on the central axis CA.

[0149] The movable cover 1200 is coupled to the base, thereby enabling movement along the central axis CA. Specifically, the movable cover 1200 is movably coupled to the cylindrical body 1112. The movable cover 1200 can move along the cylindrical body 1112 via a threaded engagement action. The movable cover 1200 includes a nut 1211 that causes the threaded engagement action, and a movable body 1212 that is movable along the central axis CA under the action of the nut 1211. The nut 1211 and the movable body 1212 are formed in annular shape, and the cylindrical body 1112 passes through the nut 1211 and the movable body 1212.

[0150] Nut 1211 is rotatable along the outer circumference of cylindrical body 1112. Nut 1211 is threaded to the cylindrical body 1112 via a male thread 1131, thereby enabling rotation along the circumferential direction CD of the central axis CA. Nut 1211 has an internal thread 1221 on its inner circumference. The internal thread 1221 and the external thread 1131 engage with each other, thereby connecting nut 1211 to the cylindrical body 1112 and enabling movement via the threaded engagement action. As nut 1211 rotates along the circumferential direction CD, nut 1211 can move in a rearward or forward direction via the threaded engagement action between the internal thread 1221 and the external thread 1131. Nut 1211 may have a cylindrical nut cap 1225 (see...). Figure 3 The cylindrical nut cap 1225 is fitted onto the outer circumferential surface of the nut 1211 and is elastic. The angler can rotate the nut 1211 by rotating the nut cap 1225.

[0151] Nut 1211 is connected to movable body 1212, allowing it to rotate relative to the circumferential body CD. Movable body 1212 has a second leg shape capable of covering and pressing the reel. Movable body 1212 is capable of moving axially AD along central axis CA, but not rotating circumferentially CD. That is, movable body 1212 is guided by cylindrical body 1112, thus moving only along central axis CA.

[0152] The movable body 1212 includes an annular portion 1230 to which a nut 1211 is rotatably coupled. The nut 1211 includes, near its rear end, a flange 1222, an engagement groove 1223 adjacent to the flange 1222, and an engagement protrusion 1224 adjacent to the engagement groove 1223. The flange 1222 and the engagement groove 1223 extend in a circumferential direction CD. The annular portion 1230 of the movable body includes, at its front end, an engagement protrusion 1231 that engages with the engagement groove 1223 of the nut 1211, and an engagement groove 1232 adjacent to the engagement protrusion 1231 and engaging with the engagement protrusion 1224 of the nut 1211. The engagement between the engagement protrusion 1224 and the engagement groove 1232 provides relative rotation for the movable body 1212 and the nut 1211.

[0153] If the nut 1211 rotates in one direction in the circumferential direction CD, the movable body 1212 can move towards the first cover 1122 via the flange 1222 through the threaded engagement between the external thread 1131 and the internal thread 1221. If the movable body 1212 contacts the second leg of the reel, the movable body 1212 can press and fix the second leg to the mounting portion 1121 of the handle body through the threaded fastening force between the external thread 1131 and the internal thread 1221 as the nut 1211 rotates slightly further. If the nut 1211 rotates in the opposite direction, the nut 1211 can move away from the first cover 1122 through the threaded engagement between the external thread 1131 and the internal thread 1221. The engaging protrusion 1224 of the nut 1211 pulls forward the engaging protrusion 1231 of the movable body 1212, thereby allowing the movable body 1212 to move away from the first cover 1122. In this way, the nut 1211 moves forward or backward along the central axis CA through a threaded engagement action. By moving the nut 1211 forward or backward, the movable body 1212 is pushed toward or away from the first cover.

[0154] To guide the movement of the movable body 1212 along the central axis CA, the movable body 1212 includes a pair of guide protrusions 1260. Each guide protrusion 1260 projects inwardly from the circumferential edge of the movable body. The guide protrusions 1260 are slidably inserted into a pair of guide slots 1132. The guide slots 1132 extend along the central axis CA, thereby preventing the guide protrusions 1260 from rotating in the circumferential direction CD. Therefore, the guide protrusions 1260 are guided only along the central axis CA by the guide slots 1132, thus enabling the movable body 1212 to move only along the central axis CA. Each guide protrusion 1260 may have a width corresponding to the width of the guide slot in the circumferential direction CD. Please refer to... Figure 8 In a side view of the gearbox, the guide protrusion 1260 may have a width corresponding to the distance between the first circumferential surface 1133 and the second circumferential surface 1134 located below and above the central axis CA, and the central axis CA may pass through the guide protrusion 1260. As another example, the guide protrusion 1260 may be formed such that its surface in the circumferential direction CD lies on the central axis CA in a side view or cross-sectional view of the gearbox.

[0155] In one embodiment of the reel holder, the seat body 1100 and the movable cover 1200 are configured such that when the movable cover secures the second leg, a portion of the movable cover moves along a portion of the seat body along the central axis CA, and the portion of the seat body and the portion of the movable cover are in a vertical direction VD. Because the portion of the seat body and the portion of the movable cover are in a vertical direction, the seat body can have a reduced overall length and can prevent the angler's index finger from contacting the movable cover.

[0156] The movable body 1212 includes an annular portion 1230, a second cover portion 1240, a receiving portion 1250, and a pair of guide protrusions 1260. The second cover portion 1240 may form part of the upper and rear portions of the movable body 1212. The receiving portion 1250 is located on the opposite side of the second cover portion 1240 in the vertical direction VD. The receiving portion 1250 may form part of the lower and rear portions of the movable body 1212.

[0157] The second cover 1240 extends from the annular portion 1230 toward the first cover 1122 and can be shaped to cover the second leg of the reel. The second cover 1240 can be shaped to substantially correspond to the shape obtained by bisecting the truncated cone along its axial direction. As the movable body 1212 moves toward the first cover 1122 under the action of the nut 1211, the second cover 1240 presses and secures the second leg to the mounting portion 1121 of the handle body. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the movable body 1212 may further include a reinforcing cover that engages with the second cover 1240 to reinforce the second cover 1240.

[0158] The receiving portion 1250 is located on the opposite side of the second cover portion 1240 in the vertical direction VD, for example, below the second cover portion 1240. Assuming the movable body 1212 is truncated conical in shape, the receiving portion 1250 can be formed with a shape corresponding to the shape obtained by cutting off this truncated conical shape to retain the second cover portion 1240. Therefore, the receiving portion 1250 can be formed as a space located below the second cover portion 1240. Specifically, the receiving portion 1250 can be formed as the space between the annular portion 1230 and the second cover portion 1240. As described above, the movable cover 1200 includes the second cover portion 1240 and the receiving portion 1250, the second cover portion 1240 pressing and fixing the second leg to the mounting portion 1121, and the receiving portion 1250 being located below the second cover portion 1240 in the vertical direction VD and forming a space below the second cover portion 1240.

[0159] The second cover portion 1240 and the receiving portion 1250 have a common edge on the circumferential CD. A guide protrusion 1260 is formed on the circumferential CD at each of a pair of side edge 1241 of the second cover portion 1240. Alternatively, the guide protrusion 1260 is formed on the circumferential CD at each of a pair of upper edge of the receiving portion 1250. Thus, the guide protrusion 1260 is formed along the side edge 1241 of the second cover portion 1240 or the upper edge of the receiving portion 1250.

[0160] The protrusion 1140 of the seat and the receiving portion 1250 of the movable body have complementary shapes. As the movable cover 1200 moves toward the first cover portion 1122 to secure the second leg, the second cover portion 1240 of the movable body 1212 moves side by side with the protrusion 1140 along the central axis CA, and the protrusion 1140 is received in the receiving portion 1250. Therefore, when the movable cover 1200 secures the second leg, a portion of the movable cover (e.g., the second cover portion 1240) and a portion of the seat (e.g., the protrusion 1140) are located in the vertical direction VD, and the portion of the movable cover is located above the protrusion 1140.

[0161] The protrusion 1140 is opposite the receiving portion 1250 along the central axis CA. The receiving portion 1250 is recessed relative to the protrusion 1140. Therefore, when the movable cover 1200 moves toward the first cover portion 1122 to press and fix the second leg to the mounting portion 1121, the protrusion 1140 can be inserted into and fitted into the receiving portion 1250, and the receiving portion 1250 can accommodate the protrusion 1140.

[0162] In a side view of the reel holder 1000, or when viewed from the side, the receiving portion 1250 may have an L-shaped, curved L-shaped, V-shaped, or curved V-shaped form. For example, as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the receiving portion 1250 includes a pair of first edges 1251 that form the side edge 1241 of the second cover portion 1240, and a second edge 1252 that interconnects the first edges 1251. The first edges 1251 may be parallel to the central axis CA. In a side view of the reel seat, the first edges 1251 may be located on, above, or below the central axis CA. The second edge 1252 is curved into an arc shape.

[0163] The protrusion 1140 has edges formed in a shape corresponding to the first edge 1251 and the second edge 1252 of the receiving portion 1250. The protrusion 1140 has a side edge 1141 corresponding to the first edge 1251 of the receiving portion 1250, and an inner edge 1142 corresponding to the second edge 1252 of the receiving portion 1250. Therefore, when the movable cover 1200 moves toward the first cover portion 1122, the first edge 1251 of the receiving portion moves along the side edge 1141 of the protrusion in the direction of the central axis CA, and the second edge 1252 of the receiving portion contacts or is spaced apart from the inner edge 1142 of the protrusion in the axial direction AD. Furthermore, the second cover portion 1240 moves side by side with the protrusion 1140 along the central axis CA, and the protrusion 1140 is inserted into and fitted into the receiving portion 1250.

[0164] The handle body 1111 has an inclined edge 1125 that connects the track portion 1123 to the side edge 1141 of the protrusion 1140. The inclined edge 1125 slopes upward and backward from the side edge 1141 of the protrusion and connects to the track portion 1123. The second cover portion 1240 of the movable cover has an inclined inner edge 1242 that corresponds to the inclined edge 1125. When the second cover portion 1240 secures the second leg to the mounting portion 1121, the inner edge 1242 is located near the inclined edge 1125.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the seat 1100 provides a good and stable grip for the angler's fingers and has improved bite signal transmission performance. This function of the seat 1100 can be achieved by a portion forming the lower surface of the grip body 1111.

[0166] For example, the grip body 1111 of the seat includes a protrusion 1140, a bulge 1150, a first curved surface 1160, a second curved surface 1170, and a trigger portion 1180. The protrusion 1140, the bulge 1150, the first curved surface 1160, the second curved surface 1170, and the trigger portion 1180 are located below the mounting portion 1121, that is, on opposite sides of the mounting portion 1121 relative to the central axis CA. The surfaces of the protrusion 1140, the bulge 1150, the first curved surface 1160, the second curved surface 1170, and the trigger portion 1180 form the lower surface of the grip body located below the central axis CA.

[0167] The protrusion 1140 extends rearward from the rear end of the cylindrical body 1112. The protrusion 1140 protrudes radially outward relative to the cylindrical body 1112 along the circumferential direction CD. The side edge 1141 of the protrusion is parallel to the central axis CA and forms a stepped shape relative to the guide groove 1132. The inner edge 1142 of the protrusion extends from the side edge 1141 and forms a stepped shape relative to the outer surface of the cylindrical body 1112.

[0168] The bulge 1150 is spaced rearward from the protrusion 1140. The bulge 1150 bulges outward radially outward along the circumferential direction CD. In the side view of the base, the height of the bulge 1150 from the central axis CA may be less than the height of the protrusion 1140 from the central axis CA.

[0169] A first curved surface 1160 is formed between the protrusion 1140 and the bulge 1150. The first curved surface 1160 is a curved surface extending rearward from the protrusion 1140 and is partially surrounded by the protrusion 1140. In a side view of the seat, the first curved surface 1160 is bow-shaped, thus being recessed relative to the central axis CA. In a cross-sectional view of the pulley seat, that is, when the pulley seat is viewed from a cross-section perpendicular to the central axis CA, the first curved surface 1160 is bow-shaped, thus being protruding relative to the central axis CA.

[0170] The second curved surface 1170 is located behind the bulge 1150. The second curved surface 1170 can be distinguished in the lower surface of the grip body by a boundary portion 1171 having a generally semi-elliptical shape. The trigger portion 1180 is located behind the second curved surface 1170. The trigger portion 1180 is formed as a protrusion that projects downward in a radially outward direction relative to the central axis CA from the grip body 1111. The trigger portion 1180 can be tilted forward at a small angle.

[0171] According to one embodiment, the seat 1100 of the reel holder is integrally formed by injection molding. The seat 1100 can be integrally molded from thermoplastic resin, thus having the aforementioned cylindrical body and handle body. For example, the seat 1100 can be integrally formed using carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin. Compared to commonly used glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin has a lower density and higher tensile strength. For example, as the material of the seat 1100, a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin with a PA12-CF30 (L7) grade can be used. As for the material properties of this carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, its tensile strength can be 270 MPa, its flexural strength can be 340 MPa, its flexural modulus can be 17000 MPa, its notched impact strength can be 22 kJ / m², its flexural temperature under load can be 178 degrees Celsius, and its density can be 1.16 g / cm³.

[0172] As a comparative example, the reel seat body can be integrally formed using a glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin of grade PA66-GF30. Regarding the material properties of this glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, its tensile strength can be 140 MPa, flexural strength can be 215 MPa, flexural modulus can be 6800 MPa, notched impact strength of a simply supported beam can be 16 kJ / m², flexural temperature under load can be 262°C, and density can be 1.37 g / cm³. Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, which has a lower density and higher tensile strength compared to glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, constitutes the reel seat body of one embodiment. Therefore, the seat body of one embodiment can have a thinner thickness in the part that contacts the angler's fingers, and can have a lighter weight.

[0173] Figure 10 This is a side view of a fishing rod according to one embodiment. Please refer to... Figure 10 An example of a spool being attached to a spool holder is shown.

[0174] The first leg 2310 of the reel 2300 is positioned on the mounting portion 1121 and inserted into the first cover portion 1122 of the base. The movable cover 1200 moves toward the first cover portion 1122 to secure the second leg 2320 of the reel 2300 to the mounting portion 1121. The movable cover 1200 is positioned on the cylindrical body 1112, such that a guide protrusion is inserted into the guide groove 1132 of the cylindrical body in the rearward direction RD. As the nut 1211 rotates in one direction, the movable body 1212 moves in the rearward direction RD along the central axis CA through the threaded engagement between the nut 1211 and the cylindrical body 1112.

[0175] The protrusion 1140 is opposite the receiving portion 1250 of the movable cover along the central axis CA. As the movable body 1212 moves toward the first cover portion 1122, the second cover portion 1240 of the movable body moves side by side with the protrusion 1140 along the central axis CA, and the protrusion 1140 is inserted into the receiving portion 1250. At the same time, when the protrusion 1140 is inserted into the receiving portion 1250, the second cover portion 1240 is located above the protrusion 1140 in the vertical direction VD.

[0176] Figure 11 This is a side view of a fishing rod according to one embodiment. Please refer to... Figure 11 The illustration shows an example of an angler holding a reel seat with the reel attached to one embodiment.

[0177] The angler can grip the handle body 1111 by wrapping their index finger F1, middle finger F2, ring finger F3, and little finger F4 around the base. When the angler grips the handle body 1111, the first curved surface 1160 between the protrusion 1140 and the bulge 1150 can contact the index finger F1 and middle finger F2. The second curved surface 1170 can contact the ring finger F3. The lower surface of the rear end of the handle body 1111 can contact the little finger F4. The trigger part 1180 can be inserted between the ring finger F3 and the little finger F4.

[0178] If the movable cover 1200 secures the second leg 2320, then the protrusion 1140 and the second cover 1240 are in a vertical direction, such that the second cover 1240 of the movable body is positioned above the protrusion 1140 of the handle body, and the protrusion 1140 of the handle body is inserted into the receiving portion 1250 of the movable body. Therefore, the handle body 1111 can have a shorter length, and the movable cover 1200 can be positioned closer to the first cover 1122.

[0179] Furthermore, the possibility of the angler's index finger F1 contacting the movable cover 1200 can be eliminated. That is, since the protrusion 1140 is accommodated in the receiving portion 1250, the angler's index finger F1 will not contact the boundary between the grip body 1111 and the movable cover 1200. Therefore, the angler can allow their index finger F1 to contact the seat 1100 (e.g., the surface of the protrusion 1140) in a relaxed state without any unpleasant sensation. Thus, one embodiment of the reel seat provides the angler with a good grip.

[0180] When the angler holds the handle of the seat, the index finger F1 and middle finger F2 make contact with the surface of the first curved surface 1160 between the protrusion 1140 and the bulge 1150. In the seat 1100 made of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, the portion in contact with the index finger F1 and middle finger F2 (e.g., the first curved surface 1160) can have a thinner thickness, and the seat 1100 can have a lighter weight. Therefore, the first curved surface 1160 in contact with the index finger F1 and middle finger F2 can improve the transmission performance of the bite signal.

[0181] One embodiment of the reel holder not only provides a good grip for the hand but also improves the transmission of the bite signal to the fingers. The bite signal transmission performance can be improved by the surface shape of the protrusion, the first curved surface, the bulge, and the second curved surface provided in the handle body of the holder.

[0182] Figure 12 This is a side view of the seat body of a reel holder according to one embodiment. Figure 13 , 14 15 and 15 are respectively Figure 12 The diagram shows the bottom view, top view, and front view of the base. Please refer to... Figures 12 to 15 .

[0183] The surfaces of the protrusion 1140, the bulge 1150, the first curved surface 1160, the second curved surface 1170, and the trigger portion 1180 form the lower surface of the grip body 1111 located below the central axis CA. The angler can grip the grip body 1111 of the base such that the index, middle, ring, and little fingers surround the lower surface of the grip body 1111 (see, for example, [reference needed]). Figure 11The aforementioned portion formed in the lower surface of the grip body 1111 is configured to provide a good grip and improve the transmission of the bite signal to the fingers.

[0184] Please refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 The first grip area GR1, from the protrusion 1140 to the front starting point of the bulge 1150, is the area gripped by the index and middle fingers. The first curved surface 1160 is located in the first grip area GR1. The second grip area GR2, from the rear end of the bulge 1150 to the trigger 1180, is the area gripped by the ring finger. The second curved surface 1170 is located in the second grip area GR2. The third grip area GR3, from the trigger 1180 to the rear end of the handle body 1111, is the area gripped by the little finger.

[0185] The first curved surface 1160 extends rearward from the lower end of the protrusion 1140 to the bulge 1150. The first curved surface 1160 has a continuous shape without any discontinuous surfaces. The second curved surface 1170 is connected to the lower surface of the grip body by a semi-circular or semi-elliptical boundary portion 1171. The second curved surface 1170 can be distinguished in the lower surface of the grip body by the boundary portion 1171. When the seat is viewed from the bottom side, or in a bottom view of the seat, the second curved surface 1170 is the semi-circular or semi-elliptical portion of the grip body 1111 formed by the boundary portion 1171.

[0186] Figure 16 This is a side view of the seat body of a reel holder according to one embodiment. Figure 17 It is along Figure 14 The cross-sectional view taken from line 17-17 in the image. Figure 18 This is a side view of the base, and it shows... Figure 16 The image shows the lower outline of the handle body. Please refer to this. Figures 16 to 18 .

[0187] The surface of the first curved section 1160 forms the lower surface of the handle body in the first grip area GR1. In a side view of the seat, the surface of the first curved section 1160 is located between the protrusion 1140 and the bulge 1150, and is curved in an arc shape, thus being recessed towards the central axis CA. In a cross-sectional view of the seat, the surface of the first curved section 1160 is curved in an arc shape, thus protruding from the central axis CA.

[0188] In a side view of the seat, the first curved surface 1160 has a first lower end profile 1161 corresponding to the shape of the lower end of the handle body 1111 in the first grip area. The first lower end profile 1161 refers to the profile line that forms the shape of the lower end surface of the first curved surface 1160 in the side view of the seat. The first lower end profile 1161 is curved in an arc, thus being recessed relative to the central axis CA.

[0189] According to one embodiment, the first lower contour line 1161 of the first curved surface includes a first concave arc 1162 and a second concave arc 1163. The first concave arc 1162 can contact the index finger (see...). Figure 11 The second concave arc 1163 can contact the middle finger (see...). Figure 11 The first concave arc 1162 and the second concave arc 1163 are connected to each other. The first concave arc 1162 extends rearward from the lower end of the protrusion 1140, and the second concave arc 1163 extends from the first concave arc 1162 to the bulge 1150. The length of the second concave arc 1163 is greater than the length of the first concave arc 1162. The first concave arc 1162 has a first radius R1, and the second concave arc 1163 has a second radius R2 greater than the first radius R1. The first curved surface 1160 may include two parts, in which the first concave arc 1162 and the second concave arc 1163 are formed respectively. The part of the first curved surface with the first concave arc 1162 is the index finger contact part 1166. The part of the first curved surface with the second concave arc 1163 is the middle finger contact part 1167. The index finger contact portion 1166 is surrounded by the protrusion 1140, and the middle finger contact portion 1167 extends from the index finger contact portion 1166.

[0190] A first curved surface 1160, defined between the protrusion 1140 and the bulge 1150, can be formed in the grip body 1111, thus having a boundary relative to the protrusion 1140 and the bulge 1150. Therefore, in a side view of the seat, the first lower profile 1161 has a first endpoint P1 and a second endpoint P2. Furthermore, the first lower profile 1161 has a highest point P3 closest to the central axis CA. The first lower profile 1161 can be defined between the first endpoint P1 and the second endpoint P2 in the first curved surface, and the first lower profile passes through the highest point P3. Since the second concave arc 1163 is longer than the first concave arc 1162, the highest point P3 is closer to the protrusion 1140 than the bulge 1150.

[0191] In the side view of the seat, the first endpoint P1 forms the boundary between the lower end of the protrusion 1140 and the first curved surface 1160 (or the boundary between the lower end of the protrusion and the first concave arc). The front end of the first curved surface 1160 and the protrusion 1140 can be distinguished by the first endpoint P1. The first endpoint P1 is spaced apart from the front end of the protrusion 1140 (the lowermost end of the inner edge 1142 of the protrusion) in the rearward direction, and the protrusion 1140 has a lower end face parallel to the central axis CA between its front end and the first endpoint P1.

[0192] In the side view of the seat, the second endpoint forms the boundary between the bulge 1150 and the first curved surface 1160 (or the boundary between the bulge and the second concave arc). The rear end of the first curved surface 1160 and the bulge 1150 can be distinguished by the second endpoint P2. The second endpoint P2 is spaced apart from the lowest vertex of the bulge 1150 in the forward direction. In the side view of the seat, the bulge 1150 is circular and protrudes downward. The second endpoint P2 may be located at the point of curvature change between the first curved surface 1160 and the bulge 1150.

[0193] In the side view of the seat, the highest point P3 forms the boundary between the first concave arc 1162 and the second concave arc 1163. The first concave arc 1162 is defined along the central axis CA by the first endpoint P1 and the highest point P3, and the second concave arc 1163 is defined along the central axis CA by the highest point P3 and the second endpoint P2.

[0194] Please refer to Figure 18 The first endpoint P1, the second endpoint P2, and the highest point P3 of the first lower contour line 1161 are spaced downwards from the central axis CA. In this regard, it is assumed that the first imaginary horizontal line HL1 is parallel to the central axis CA, the second imaginary horizontal line HL2 is parallel to the central axis CA and farther from the central axis CA than the first imaginary horizontal line HL1, and the third imaginary horizontal line HL3 is parallel to the central axis CA and farther from the central axis CA than the second imaginary horizontal line HL2. The first imaginary horizontal line HL1 passes through the highest point P3, and the highest point P3 is located on the first imaginary horizontal line HL1. The second imaginary horizontal line HL2 passes through the second endpoint P2, and the second endpoint P2 is located on the second imaginary horizontal line HL2. The third imaginary horizontal line HL3 passes through the first endpoint P1, and the first endpoint P1 is located on the third imaginary horizontal line HL3. The first imaginary horizontal line HL1 is closest to the central axis CA, the third imaginary horizontal line HL3 is farthest from the central axis CA, and the second imaginary horizontal line HL2 is located between the first imaginary horizontal line HL1 and the third imaginary horizontal line HL3. In other words, in the side view of the seat, the second endpoint P2 is above the first endpoint P1, and the highest point P3 is above the second endpoint P2.

[0195] In the side view of the seat, a first concave arc 1162 formed by the first curved surface 1160 is defined between the first endpoint P1 and the highest point P3, and a second concave arc 1163 formed by the first curved surface 1160 is defined between the highest point P3 and the second endpoint P2. The first concave arc 1162 and the second concave arc 1163 are formed as curves with predetermined radii. The first concave arc 1162 is a portion of the circumference of a first imaginary circle IC1 with a first radius R1. The second concave arc 1163 is a portion of the circumference of a second imaginary circle IC2 with a second radius R2.

[0196] Figure 19 This is a side view of the base, showing an imaginary circle that forms the first lower end outline of the grip body. Figure 20 This is a perspective view of the base, showing the first lower end outline of the handle body. Please refer to... Figures 18 to 20 .

[0197] In the front view of the spool holder, or when viewed from the front, the central axis CA, the first imaginary circle IC1, and the second imaginary circle IC2 can exist within a single plane that bisects the holder body into left and right sides. Please refer to... Figure 19 and 20 An imaginary circle IC1 with a first radius R1 passes through the first endpoint P1 and the highest point P3. The first center C1 of the first imaginary circle IC1 is located directly below the highest point P3. That is, assuming an imaginary line extending vertically from the central axis CA and passing through the highest point P3, the first center C1 of the first imaginary circle IC1 lies on such an imaginary line. The first imaginary circle IC1 is inscribed in a second imaginary circle IC2 with a second radius R2. The second imaginary circle IC2 passes through the second endpoint P2 and the highest point P3. Furthermore, the second imaginary circle IC2 is circumscribed in a first imaginary circle IC1 at the highest point P3. The second radius R2 of the second imaginary circle is greater than the first radius R1 of the first imaginary circle. Therefore, the radius (second radius R2) of the second concave arc 1163 is greater than the radius (first radius R1) of the first concave arc 1162. The second center C2 of the second imaginary circle IC2 is located directly below the highest point P3 and directly below the center of the first imaginary circle IC1. Figure 19 As shown, the center of the first imaginary circle IC1 and the center of the second imaginary circle IC2 lie on the aforementioned imaginary line extending vertically from the central axis CA and passing through the highest point P3. The first imaginary horizontal line HL1, passing through the highest point P3 and parallel to the central axis, becomes a tangent to both the first and second imaginary circles IC1 at the highest point P3. Figure 20 As shown, the imaginary tangent of the second imaginary circle IC2 that forms the second concave arc 1163 (specifically, the imaginary tangent of the second concave arc between the highest point and the second endpoint) is inclined relative to the central axis CA.

[0198] Figure 21 Is with Figure 16 The corresponding side view of the seat shows the endpoints and highest point of the first lower contour line. Figure 22 Is with Figure 17 The corresponding cross-sectional view of the base shows the endpoints and highest point of the first lower profile. Please refer to... Figure 21 and Figure 22 .

[0199] The first endpoint P1, the second endpoint P2, and the highest point P3 of the first and second concave arcs can be located within a specific range in the handle body. In this regard, in a side view or cross-sectional view of the seat, assume there are a first imaginary oblique line IL1, a second imaginary oblique line IL2, and a third imaginary oblique line IL3, which pass through the highest point P3 and slope from the first imaginary horizontal line HL1. The first endpoint P1 is located between the first imaginary oblique line IL1 and the second imaginary oblique line IL2. The first imaginary oblique line IL1 slopes 5° from the first imaginary horizontal line HL1 in the direction (downward) where the first endpoint P1 is located. The first imaginary oblique line IL1 slopes clockwise around the highest point P3, and the angle between the first imaginary oblique line IL1 and the first imaginary horizontal line HL1 is 5°. The second imaginary oblique line IL2 slopes 15° from the first imaginary horizontal line HL1 in the direction (downward) where the first endpoint P1 is located. The second imaginary diagonal line IL2 slopes clockwise around the highest point P3, and the angle between the second imaginary diagonal line IL2 and the first imaginary horizontal line HL1 is 15°. The second endpoint P2 is located between the first imaginary horizontal line HL1 and the third imaginary diagonal line IL3. The third imaginary diagonal line IL3 slopes 5° from the first imaginary horizontal line HL1 in the direction (downward) where the second endpoint P2 is located. The third imaginary diagonal line IL3 slopes clockwise around the highest point P3, and the angle between the third imaginary diagonal line IL3 and the first imaginary horizontal line HL1 is 175°.

[0200] The grip body 1111 of the seat has a rotation center point, which becomes the rotation center of the seat when a bite signal is applied. In a side view or cross-sectional view of the seat viewed along the central axis CA, the rotation center point P4 is located on the central axis CA of the hole after the bulge 1150. Specifically, the rotation center point P4 may be located at the intersection of the central axis CA and an imaginary vertical line VL, which passes through the front end of the trigger 1180 and is perpendicular to the central axis CA. Furthermore, the rotation center point P4 is located between the first imaginary oblique line IL1 and the second imaginary oblique line IL2.

[0201] The first curved surface 1160 of the grip body exhibits a smooth, flat outer peripheral profile. Therefore, when the angler grips the grip body 1111, the contact area between the inner finger surfaces of the index and middle fingers and the lower surface of the base is increased, and the bite signal is efficiently transmitted to the inner finger surfaces of the index and middle fingers. The aforementioned outer peripheral profile shown by the first curved surface 1160 is a smooth, arched curve, meaning it is larger than the circular cross-sectional shape of the hole. For more information on the aforementioned outer peripheral profile of the first curved surface, please refer to... Figure 23 and 24 . Figure 23 This is a side view of the seat of a reel seat according to one embodiment, and schematically shows the extent of the outer peripheral contour of the first curved surface. Figure 24 This is a perspective view of the seat of a reel seat according to one embodiment, and schematically shows the extent of the outer periphery of the first curved surface.

[0202] exist Figure 23 and Figure 24 In the diagram, the solid line SL represents the aforementioned outer perimeter contour of the first curved surface. Figure 24 In the diagram, the double-dotted line DL is an imaginary line indicating the curvature of the aforementioned outer perimeter contour and corresponds to the first outer perimeter contour line of the first curved surface, which will be described below. The aforementioned outer perimeter contour of the first curved surface 1160 has a shape symmetrical about the first lower end contour line 1161. Furthermore, the aforementioned outer perimeter contour is located between the protrusion 1140 and the bulge 1150, and forms part of the shape of the lower surface of the grip body in the cross-sectional shape of the seat. For the aforementioned outer perimeter contour of the first curved surface, please refer to... Figures 25 to 28 The cross-sectional shape of the seat is shown in the figure. Figures 25 to 27 They are along Figure 16 The cross-sectional views of the seat body taken by lines 25-25, 26-26 and 27-27. Figure 28 This is a perspective view showing a first lower end profile and a first outer periphery profile formed in the seat of a wheel seat according to an embodiment.

[0203] Figure 25 This is a cross-sectional view of the seat body at the first endpoint P1, which forms the front end of the first lower contour line. Hole 1113 has a generally circular cross-sectional shape. In the cross-sectional view of the seat body, the X-axis and Y-axis, with their origins at the central axis CA of hole 1113, can be defined. Hereinafter, the X-axis is referred to as the X-axis centerline XL of the hole, and the Y-axis is referred to as the Y-axis centerline YL of the hole, and the X-axis centerline XL and Y-axis centerline YL are orthogonal to each other at the central axis CA.

[0204] Please refer to Figures 25 to 27 In the cross-sectional view of the seat, the first curved surface has a first outer peripheral contour line 1164 forming the aforementioned outer peripheral contour. In the cross-sectional view of the seat, the first outer peripheral contour line 1164 represents a contour line corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the surface of the first curved surface. The first outer peripheral contour line 1164 is curved in an arc, thereby bulging relative to the central axis CA.

[0205] The first outer perimeter contour line 1164 includes a first convex arc line 1165. The first convex arc line 1165 is formed as a curve that is symmetrical about the left and right sides with respect to the Y-axis center line YL of the hole. The first convex arc line 1165 is part of the circumference of a third imaginary circle IC3 having a third radius R3. The third center C3 of the third imaginary circle IC3 is located above the central axis CA on the Y-axis center line YL. Furthermore, the third radius R3 of the third imaginary circle IC3 is greater than the radius RB of the imaginary inscribed circle ICB, which is inscribed in the circular cross-sectional shape of the hole 1113 and has a center located on the central axis CA.

[0206] Please refer to Figure 28 The position of the third center C3 of the third imaginary circle IC3 can vary within the region between the first endpoint P1 and the second endpoint P2. The third center C3 of the third imaginary circle IC3 can be located at a position that gradually increases from the first endpoint P1 to the second endpoint P2, and the third radius R3 of the third imaginary circle can gradually increase from the first endpoint P1 to the second endpoint P2.

[0207] like Figure 25 and 28 As shown, the third imaginary circle IC3 passing through the first endpoint P1 has a third center C3 located on the central axis CA. The third radius R3 corresponds to the distance between the surface of the protrusion 1140 and the central axis CA.

[0208] like Figure 26 and 28 As shown, the first convex arc 1165 is part of the circumference of the third imaginary circle IC3, which has a third center C3 located between the mounting portion 1121 and the hole 1113, and passes through the highest point P3. The third radius R3 is greater than... Figure 25 The third radius is shown. Therefore, in the region between the first endpoint P1 and the highest point P3, the third center C3 of the third imaginary circle IC3 is located between the mounting portion 1121 and the central axis CA, and the third radius R3 is greater than... Figure 25 The third radius shown is smaller than Figure 27 The third radius shown.

[0209] like Figure 27 and 28 As shown, the first convex arc 1165 is part of the circumference of the third imaginary circle IC3, which has a third center C3 located above the mounting portion 1121 and passes through the second endpoint P2. The third radius R3 is greater than... Figure 26 The third radius is shown. Therefore, in the region between the highest point P3 and the second endpoint P2, the third center C3 of the third imaginary circle IC3 is located at... Figure 26 Above the center position shown. The third radius R3 is greater than... Figure 26 The third radius shown is smaller than Figure 28 The third radius shown.

[0210] In the region of the first outer periphery of the first curved surface 1160, the grip body 1111 may have a minimum thickness at or near the highest point P3. Please refer to... Figure 17 and 28 The grip body 1111 has a first thickness T1 defined between the hole 1113 and the highest point P3. The first thickness T1 is the thickness of the grip body 1111 at the highest point P3. Furthermore, the first thickness T1 is the thickness between the lowest point of the hole 1113 located on the Y-axis centerline YL and the highest point P3 of the first lower end profile. The first thickness T1 is in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm and is the smallest among the thicknesses of the grip body defined along the first lower end profile 1161. Therefore, the thickness of the grip body at the first concave arc 1162 between the first endpoint P1 and the highest point P3 is greater than the first thickness T1, and the thickness of the grip body at the second concave arc 1163 between the highest point P3 and the second endpoint P2 is greater than the first thickness T1. Furthermore, the thickness of the grip body at the second endpoint P2 is greater than the first thickness T1, and the thickness of the grip body at the first endpoint P1 is greater than the thickness of the grip body at the second endpoint P2. The thickness of the grip body varies between the first endpoint P1 and the second endpoint P2. This is because the first concave arc 1162 and the second concave arc 1163 are connected to each other and have different curvatures.

[0211] According to one embodiment, the seat body can be made of a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin with low density and high tensile strength. Furthermore, due to the formation of a first curved surface 1160 of a first thickness T1 therein, the seat body has a thinner thickness in the first gripping area GR1 and a reduced weight. Therefore, the first gripping area GR1, which contacts the index and middle fingers, improves the performance of the bite signal transmission.

[0212] Figure 29 This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a reel seat held by an angler according to one embodiment. Please refer to... Figure 29 The first outer periphery contour line 1164 of the first curved surface is symmetrical about the Y-axis center line YL, and provides a smooth and flat contour shape for the first curved surface of the grip body. Therefore, when the inner finger surfaces of the index and middle fingers are in light contact with the first curved surface, the contact area between the inner finger surfaces of the index and middle fingers and the first curved surface can be increased, regardless of whether the angler is right-handed or left-handed. Furthermore, it improves the transmission of the bite signal to the inner finger surfaces of the index and middle fingers.

[0213] Figure 30 This is a perspective view of the seat of a reel seat according to one embodiment, and shows the outline of the second curved surface. Figure 31 It is along Figure 16 The cross-sectional view taken from line 31-31 in the diagram. Figure 32 This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the second curved surface contacting the ring finger when an angler holds an embodiment of the reel seat. Now refer to... Figure 16 , 20 Sections 30 to 32 describe the second curved face of the seat.

[0214] The second curved surface 1170 is located before the trigger portion 1180. Therefore, when the angler holds the handle body, the second curved surface 1170 can contact the inner finger surface of the ring finger. The handle body can have a constant thickness in the second curved surface 1170.

[0215] Please refer to Figure 16 and 30 In the side view of the seat, the second curved surface 1170 has a second lower end profile 1172. In the side view of the seat, the second lower end profile 1172 is a profile corresponding to the surface of the second curved surface 1170. The second lower end profile 1172 includes a straight line 1173 parallel to the central axis CA. Please refer to... Figure 20 The straight line 1173 can be located on the first imaginary horizontal line HL1, which passes through the highest point P3 of the first lower contour line and is parallel to the central axis CA.

[0216] Please refer to Figure 30 and 31 In the cross-sectional view of the seat, the second curved surface 1170 has a second outer peripheral contour line 1174. In the cross-sectional view of the seat, the second outer peripheral contour line 1174 is a contour line corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the second curved surface 1170. The second outer peripheral contour line 1174 includes a second convex arc line 1175.

[0217] The second convex arc 1175 is formed as a curve symmetrical about the left and right sides with respect to the Y-axis center line YL. The second convex arc 1175 is part of the circumference of the fourth imaginary circle IC4 with a fourth radius R4. The second convex arc 1175 with a fourth radius R4 exists within the area defined by the boundary portion 1171. The fourth imaginary circle IC4 has a fourth center C4 located on the central axis CA. The fourth radius R4 of the fourth imaginary circle is greater than the radius RB of the imaginary incircle ICB inscribed in the hole 1113. That is, the fourth imaginary circle IC4 is concentric with the imaginary incircle ICB.

[0218] The grip body 1111 has a second thickness T2 at the second curved surface 1170. Please refer to... Figure 30 and 31The second thickness T2 is the thickness of the grip body defined by the hole 1113 and the second convex arc 1175 in the second curved surface 1170. The second thickness T2 is in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm. Therefore, the grip body 1111 can have a second thickness T2 that is uniformly consistent throughout the entire second curved surface 1170.

[0219] Please refer to Figure 30 and 32 When the angler grips the handle body, the second curved surface 1170 can contact the inner finger surface of the ring finger F3. In the area of ​​the handle body where the ring finger contacts the handle body, the handle body includes the second curved surface 1170. The handle body has a thinner second thickness T2 at the second curved surface 1170 and does not have a cavity in the portion of the handle body forming the second curved surface 1170. Due to the second curved surface 1170, the handle body has a thinner thickness in the area contacting the ring finger, resulting in improved bite signal transmission performance at the second curved surface 1170 in contact with the ring finger. Furthermore, when the ring and little fingers grip the handle body forcefully via the trigger 1180, the ring finger may be insensitive to bite signals, but the handle body improves the transmission of bite signals to the ring finger.

[0220] Figure 33 This is a side view illustrating an example of a fisherman fishing with a fishing rod including a reel seat of one embodiment. Figure 34 yes Figure 33 A magnified image. Please refer to it. Figure 33 and Figure 34 .

[0221] The angler can wait for a bite signal with the fishing rod 2000 upright relative to the water surface SW. With the first curved surface 1160 in contact with the inner finger surfaces of the index finger F1 and middle finger F2, and the trigger part 1180 firmly held by the ring finger F3 and little finger F4, the angler can grip the handle body of the rod holder. With the fishing rod 2000 upright relative to the water surface SW, the bite signal can be transmitted to the rod body 2120 and reel seat 1000 as a rotational vibration acting around the rotation center point P4 of the rod holder. The rotation center point P4 can be located on the central axis CA behind the bulge 1150 and above the trigger part 1180. That is, the bite signal can act as a rotational vibration on the rod body 2120 and reel seat 1000, as indicated by arrow A1.

[0222] Due to the biting signal of rotational vibration, the vector V1 of rotational vibration acts on the inner finger surface of the index finger F1 through the first curved surface 1160. For example, assuming there is a fifth imaginary circle IC5 centered on the rotation center point P4 and passing through the first concave arc 1162, the vector V1 of rotational vibration can act circumferentially along the fifth imaginary circle IC5. The index finger contact portion 1166 of the first curved surface, where the first concave arc 1162 is formed, becomes a plane perpendicular to the vector V1 of rotational vibration. Furthermore, the inner finger surface of the index finger F1 is located at the position where the first concave arc 1162 is formed in the index finger contact portion 1166, while supporting the grip body to suppress the rotation of the seat. Therefore, the force of the vector V1 of rotational vibration can be clearly transmitted to the inner finger surface of the index finger F1 through the index finger contact portion 1166, and the biting signal of rotational vibration can be effectively transmitted to the index finger F1 through the index finger contact portion 1166. Furthermore, since the outer periphery of the index finger contact portion 1166 of the first curved surface is formed as the aforementioned first convex arc, the index finger contact portion 1166 can transmit the bite signal to the index finger F1 through a further increased contact area. As described above, the index finger contact portion 1166 of the first curved surface is configured to transmit the bite signal to the index finger, which becomes a rotational vibration (i.e., the vector V1 of the rotational vibration) applied to the seat body around the rotation center point P4.

[0223] Figure 35 This is a side view showing another example of a fisherman fishing with a fishing rod including a reel seat of one embodiment. Figure 36 yes Figure 35 A magnified image. Please refer to it. Figure 35 and Figure 36 .

[0224] The angler can wait for a bite signal with the fishing rod 2000 pointing towards the water surface (SW). With the fishing rod 2000 pointing towards the water surface (SW), due to the tension and relaxation of the fishing line 2400, the bite signal can be transmitted as a linear vibration, as indicated by arrow A2, along the axial direction of the rod body 2120 to the reel seat 1000. Due to the linear vibration of the bite signal, the vector V2 of the linear vibration can act on the seat of the reel seat.

[0225] The second concave arc 1163 of the first curved surface is inclined relative to the linear vibration vector V2 and the central axis CA, thus having a pressure angle PA relative to the linear vibration vector V2. For example, the imaginary tangent TL (the imaginary tangent TL of the second imaginary circle) of the second concave arc 1163 is inclined relative to the central axis CA, thus forming a pressure angle PA relative to the linear vibration vector V2. The middle finger contact portion 1167, on which the second concave arc 1163 is formed, contacts the inner finger surface of the middle finger F2, and simultaneously has a pressure angle PA. In a state where the joint is not bent and the tension is released, the middle finger F2 can support the middle finger contact portion 1167 along the ring finger F3. The middle finger contact portion 1167, which contacts the middle finger F2 and simultaneously has a pressure angle PA, can apply resistance or pressure to the middle finger F2 caused by the force of the linear vibration vector V2. Therefore, the bite signal of the linear vibration can be effectively transmitted to the middle finger F2 through the middle finger contact portion 1167. Furthermore, since the outer periphery of the middle finger contact portion 1167 of the first curved surface is formed as the aforementioned first convex arc, the middle finger contact portion 1167 can transmit the bite signal to the middle finger F2 through a further increased contact area. As described above, the middle finger contact portion 1167, which forms a second concave arc, is configured to reliably transmit the bite signal to the middle finger F2, which becomes a linear vibration (i.e., a linear vibration vector V2) applied to the seat along the central axis CA.

[0226] Because the ring finger (F3) and little finger (F4) grip the handle body forcefully, they may be insensitive to the bite signal. However, because the first curved surface 1160 of the handle body has a shape that reduces tension on the index finger (F1) and middle finger (F2), the sensitivity of the bite signal on the inner finger surface of the index finger (F1) and middle finger (F2) can be improved, and the shape of the first curved surface 1160 of the handle body can effectively transmit the bite signal to the index finger and middle finger.

[0227] One embodiment of the reel seat effectively transmits the bite signal to the finger without hindering changes in finger position. Figure 37 This is a side view showing the change in finger position when fishing using a reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0228] Figure 37 The upper part shows an example of an angler holding the grip body during a casting motion. In a casting motion using the reel 2300, the angler can grip the handle body 1111 in a grip form where the trigger 1180 is inserted between the middle finger F2 and the ring finger F3 (a so-called two-finger grip). Alternatively, the angler can grip the handle body 1111 in a grip form where the trigger 1180 is inserted between the index finger F1 and the middle finger F2 (a so-called one-finger grip).

[0229] After the casting motion, the angler quickly performs a grasping motion. For example... Figure 37 As shown in the lower part, when the throwing motion changes to a wrap-around grip, the angler quickly changes the position of their fingers, thus gripping the handle body 1111 by inserting the trigger 1180 between the ring finger F3 and the little finger F4 (a so-called three-finger grip). In the handle body 1111, the bulge 1150 located before the trigger 1180 does not protrude significantly downwards. Therefore, when the throwing motion changes to a wrap-around grip, the bulge 1150 does not obstruct the change in finger position.

[0230] Figure 38 This is a perspective view showing a reel seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 39 yes Figure 38 The image shows a side view of the front of the reel seat, and also shows the movable cover and the seat body connected to each other. Figure 40 yes Figure 39 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the front part of the reel seat. Figure 41 It is shown Figure 39 An exploded perspective view of the cross-sectional shape of the movable cover of the reel seat shown. Figure 42 yes Figure 39 The exploded side view of the movable cover is shown. Please refer to... Figures 38 to 42 .

[0231] One embodiment of the reel holder 1000 may have the same structure and construction as the reel holder of the above embodiment, except that the movable body of the movable cover also includes a component for preventing deformation of the second cover. Figure 38 The grip body 1111 of the seat shown includes the same first curved surface as the first curved surface in the above embodiment.

[0232] Please refer to Figure 38 and 39When the movable cover 1200 moves toward the first cover portion to secure the second leg of the spool, the second cover portion 1240 is positioned above the protrusion 1140, and the protrusion 1140 is inserted into the receiving portion 1250. Since the protrusion 1140 of the handle body and the second cover portion 1240 of the movable cover are in a vertical direction, the handle body 1111 can have a reduced overall length, and the annular portion 1230 of the movable body can have a shorter lower end length LH. For example, the lower end length LH of the annular portion 1230 can be 4 mm to 6 mm. The second cover portion 1240, protruding from the annular portion 1230, presses the second leg of the spool against the mounting portion 1121. If the second cover portion 1240 does not apply reinforcing pressure to the second leg, the second leg of the spool may wobble in the width direction WD. If the rotation of the nut 1211 increases, allowing the second cover 1240 to apply strong pressure, the second cover 1240 may deform due to the reaction force from the second leg. According to one embodiment of the reel seat 1000, the movable body 1212 includes a reinforcing cover 1270 coupled to the second cover 1240 to reinforce the second cover 1240 and the guide protrusion 1260.

[0233] The reinforcing cover 1270 is configured to cover the outer surface of the second cover 1240 of the movable body along the central axis CA and circumferentially on the central axis CD. The reinforcing cover 1270 is configured to engage with a pair of side edge 1241 of the second cover 1240, and guide protrusion 1260 is located at these side edge 1241. Therefore, the reinforcing cover 1270 is able to prevent deformation of the second cover 1240 and the guide protrusion 1260 of the movable body.

[0234] The reinforcing cover 1270 can be made of a metallic material. For example, the metallic material of the reinforcing cover could be lightweight and high-strength titanium. As another example, the metallic material of the reinforcing cover could be decorative stainless steel or aluminum. Since the reinforcing cover 1270, made of a metallic material, covers the second cover 1240, the movable cover 1200 can have a decorative and high-end feel.

[0235] Figure 43 yes Figure 39 The perspective view of the movable body of the movable cover shown. Figure 44 yes Figure 43 An exploded perspective view of the movable subject shown. Figure 45 This is a partial side view of the reel seat, showing the movable cover and seat body in a disassembled state. Figure 46 It is along Figure 39 The cross-sectional view taken from line 46-46 in the image. Please refer to... Figures 42 to 46 .

[0236] The reinforcing cover 1270 includes a cover portion 1271 and a connecting portion 1272. The cover portion 1271 is formed to cover the outer surface of the second cover portion 1240 (the surface of the second cover portion opposite to the inner surface 1243 of the pressing second leg). Furthermore, the cover portion 1271 is formed to be in close contact with the outer surface of the second cover portion 1240. The connecting portion 1272 protrudes from each side end of the cover portion 1271 toward the central axis CA in the circumferential direction CD. The connecting portion 1272 can engage with the side edge 1241 of the second cover portion. The connecting portion 1272, engaging with the side edge 1241 of the second cover portion, is inserted together with the guide protrusion 1260 into the guide groove 1132 of the seat body.

[0237] The reinforcing cover 1270 can be formed from sheet metal by pressure processing. The cover portion 1271 is formed in an arcuate curved shape, thus having a uniform thickness along the circumferential direction CD. The cross-sectional shape of the cover portion 1271 can take an approximately C-shaped form corresponding to the shape of the outer surface of the second cover portion. The joining portion 1272 can be formed by continuously bending each side end of the cover portion 1271 corresponding to the guide protrusion 1260 towards the central axis CA. The joining portion 1272 can have the same thickness as the cover portion 1271. The reinforcing cover 1270, made of a metallic material, can be both elastic and rigid. Therefore, the reinforcing cover 1270 can be attached to the second cover portion 1240 by pressing the reinforcing cover 1270 against the second cover portion 1240 to snap-fit ​​it into place.

[0238] According to one embodiment, in which the reinforcing cover 1270 is connected to the movable body 1212 of the second cover 1240, the movable body 1212 may not have a step between the second cover 1240 and the reinforcing cover 1270. In this respect, the second cover 1240 has a pair of engagement grooves 1244 having a depth corresponding to the thickness of the engagement portion 1272.

[0239] Please refer to Figure 43 and 44 Each joint 1272 engages with each engagement groove 1244. The engagement groove 1244 is formed parallel to the central axis CA along the side edge 1241. The engagement groove 1244 is adjacent to the guide protrusion 1260 in the radially outward direction OD. Since the engagement groove 1244 has a recess depth corresponding to the thickness of the joint, no step is formed between the lower surface of the guide protrusion 1260 (circumferential surface of the guide protrusion) and the lower surface of the joint 1272 (circumferential surface of the joint) when the joint 1272 is engaged with the side edge 1241 of the second cover.

[0240] Furthermore, according to one embodiment, the second cover portion 1240 has a mounting groove 1245 on which the cover portion 1271 of the reinforcing cover is disposed. The mounting groove 1245 is formed along the outer surface of the second cover portion in the circumferential direction CD between the engagement grooves 1244 and has a depth corresponding to the thickness of the cover portion 1271. The mounting groove 1245 communicates with each engagement groove 1244. Because the mounting groove 1245 has a recessed depth, the mounting groove 1245 forms a step relative to the annular portion 1230 and a step relative to the inner end edge 1242 of the second cover portion. The cover portion 1271 may have a thickness corresponding to the recessed depth of the mounting groove 1245. When the cover portion 1271 is disposed on the mounting groove 1245, no steps are formed between the cover portion 1271 and the annular portion 1230 and between the cover portion 1271 and the inner end edge of the second cover portion.

[0241] Since the receiving portion 1250 is formed as the space below the second cover portion 1240, the side edge 1241 of the second cover portion 1240 becomes the first edge of the receiving portion 1250 (i.e., Figure 8 The first edge 1251 of the receiving portion is shown. The lower surface of the joining portion 1272 (the circumferential surface of the joining portion) can form the first edge of the receiving portion 1250 and can be located at the same height as the central axis CA. Figure 43 and 45 As shown, when the joint 1272 is engaged with the side edge 1241 of the second cover, the lower surface of the joint 1272 can form the first edge of the receiving portion 1250. That is, the first edge of the receiving portion 1250 can partially include the lower surface of the joint 1272.

[0242] Please refer to Figure 45 and Figure 46 The lower surfaces of the guide protrusion 1260 and the joint 1272 may be located at the same height as the central axis CA. A guide groove 1132 of the seat extends rearward from the front end (one end of the seat) of the cylindrical body 1112. The guide groove 1132 may have a first circumferential surface 1133 and a second circumferential surface 1134 facing each other in the circumferential direction CD, and a bottom surface extending along the central axis CA between the first circumferential surface 1133 and the second circumferential surface 1134. The surface of the guide groove corresponding to the lower surface 1261 of the guide protrusion and the lower surface 1273 of the joint is the first circumferential surface 1133. The second circumferential surface 1134 is located opposite the first circumferential surface 1133. In a side view of the seat, the first circumferential surface 1133 may be located at the same height as the central axis CA and may partially form the side edge of the protrusion 1140. With the second cover portion 1240 positioned above the protrusion portion 1140, the lower surface 1261 of the guide protrusion and the lower surface 1273 of the joint portion 1272 can contact the first circumferential surface 1133 on the circumferential CD.

[0243] As the second cover 1240 moves toward the first cover under the rotation of the nut 1211, the first edge of the receiving portion 1250 (the lower surface 1273 of the joint) moves along the central axis CA, parallel to the side edge of the protrusion 1140, and the protrusion 1140 is inserted into the receiving portion 1250. As the second cover 1240 moves toward the first cover, due to the rotation of the nut 1211, the second cover 1240 presses the second leg 2320 of the spool against the mounting portion 1121 at its inner surface 1243. The pressing force acts from the second cover 1240 on the second leg 2320, and the reaction force VF resisting the pressing force acts from the second leg 2320 on the second cover 1240. The reaction force VF is used to push the second cover 1240 upward, that is, to press the second cover 1240 upward. As the reaction force VF acts, the upper surface 1262 of the guide protrusion contacts the second circumferential surface 1134 of the guide groove. With further rotation of the nut 1211, a stronger reaction force VF acts on the second cover 1240. Therefore, the second cover 1240 and the guide protrusion 1260 may deform. However, the cover portion 1271 of the reinforcing cover is in close contact with the outer surface of the second cover 1240, and the joint portion 1272 of the reinforcing cover engages with the side edge of the second cover where the guide protrusion 1260 is located. Therefore, the reinforcing cover 1270 is able to prevent deformation of the second cover 1240 and the guide protrusion 1260.

[0244] Figure 47 This is a perspective view of the movable body of a movable cover according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 48 yes Figure 47 An exploded perspective view of the movable subject shown. Figure 49 This is a partial side view of a reel seat according to one embodiment, wherein... Figure 47 The movable body shown. Figure 50 This is an exploded side view of an embodiment of a reel seat, wherein... Figure 47 The movable body shown. Figure 51 It is along Figure 49 The cross-sectional view taken from line 51-51 in the image. Please refer to... Figures 47 to 51 .

[0245] The guide protrusion 1260 includes a first protrusion 1263 extending from the side edge 1241 of the second cover towards the central axis CA, and a second protrusion 1265 extending downward from the first protrusion 1263 beyond the central axis CA. Therefore, the circumferential thickness of the guide protrusion 1260 in this embodiment is greater than the circumferential thickness of the guide protrusion in the above embodiment.

[0246] The guide groove 1132 has a groove width on the circumferential CD corresponding to the thickness of the guide protrusion 1260. In this embodiment, the guide groove 1132 extends through the side edge 1141 of the protrusion 1140.

[0247] The guide groove 1132 may have two surfaces facing each other in the circumferential direction CD. Of these two surfaces facing each other in the circumferential direction, the lower surface is the first circumferential surface 1133. The first circumferential surface 1133 is located below the central axis CA in the vertical direction VD or the circumferential direction CD. Since the guide groove 1132 passes through the side edge 1141 of the protrusion 1140, a portion of the first circumferential surface 1133 is located inside the protrusion 1140. The first circumferential surface 1133 may contact the lower surface 1266 (circumferential surface of the second protrusion) of the second protrusion 1265 in the circumferential direction CD.

[0248] Furthermore, the guide groove 1132 may have two surfaces that extend along the central axis CA and face each other in a radially outward direction OD. Of the two surfaces facing each other in the radially outward direction, the outermost surface is the inner surface 1135 (see...). Figure 51 The inward surface 1135 is defined between the guide groove 1132 and the protrusion 1140. The inward surface 1135 is located inside the protrusion 1140 and extends upward from the first circumferential surface 1133. The inward surface 1135 may contact the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion 1265 in the radially outward direction OD.

[0249] The joint 1272 of the reinforcing cover engages with the side edge 1241 of the second cover, thereby facing the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion 1265. Therefore, when the second cover 1240 is located above the protrusion 1140, the lower surface 1273 of the joint 1272 can contact the side edge 1141 of the protrusion 1140.

[0250] The legs of the reel can have different widths. A movable cover is needed to securely fasten the legs of reels with various widths to the mounting part of the handle body. For example, please refer to... Figure 51With the second leg 2320 fixed to the mounting portion 1121 by the second cover portion 1240, the reel can move in the width direction WD due to the movement of the fishing line. Therefore, the side surface of the second leg 2320 can contact the inner surface 1243 of the second cover portion 1240, and the expansion force LF for expanding the second cover portion 1240 in the width direction WD can be applied to the inner surface of the second cover portion 1240 in the radially outward direction OD. The movable body includes the aforementioned receiving portion, and the second cover portion 1240 protrudes from the annular portion of the movable body. As the expansion force LF is applied to the second cover portion 1240, the second cover portion 1240 can deform in the width direction WD with reference to its vertical apex. Furthermore, since the second leg 2320 is not fixed in place, the casting action may be unstable, and noise may be generated due to vibration.

[0251] Please refer to Figure 50 and Figure 51 As the second cover 1240 moves along the protrusion 1140, a reaction force VF acts on the second cover 1240. Therefore, the second cover 1240 and the guide protrusion 1260 may deform. However, the cover portion 1271 of the reinforcing cover prevents deformation of the second cover 1240, and the joint portion 1272 of the reinforcing cover prevents deformation of the guide protrusion 1260. The second protrusion 1265 extends downward beyond the central axis CA, and its outward surface 1267 can contact and be supported by the inward surface 1135 of the guide groove adjacent to the protrusion 1140 in the radially outward direction OD (or in the width direction WD). Therefore, due to the second protrusion 1265, the guide protrusion 1260 can effectively resist the expansion force LF that causes the second cover 1240 to expand. Furthermore, since the inward end face 1274 of the joint 1272 faces the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion, the reinforcing cover can suppress the second protrusion 1265 from being pushed in the radially outward direction (or the width direction) and can enhance the guide protrusion 1260.

[0252] Figure 52 This is a perspective view of the movable body of a movable cover according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 53 yes Figure 52 An exploded perspective view of the movable subject shown. Figure 54 yes Figure 52 An exploded side view of the movable body shown. Figure 55 This is a partial side view of a reel seat according to one embodiment, wherein... Figure 52 The movable body shown. Figure 56 It is along Figure 55 The cross-sectional view taken from line 56-56. Please refer to... Figures 52 to 56 When with Figures 47 to 51When comparing the illustrated embodiments, Figures 52 to 56 The embodiment shown has an engagement between the joint and the guide protrusion.

[0253] The reinforcing cover 1270 includes at least one convex portion 1275 projecting from each engagement portion 1272 toward the central axis CA. For example, one or more convex portions 1275 may project from the inward end face 1274 of the engagement portion 1272. Each guide protrusion 1260 includes a concave portion 1268 engaging with the convex portion 1275. The concave portion 1268 is located adjacent to the engagement groove 1244 and is formed in the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion. The engagement of the convex portion 1275 of the engagement portion with the concave portion 1268 thereby reinforcing the guide protrusion 1260. Furthermore, since the convex portion 1275 engages with the concave portion 1268, it is possible to prevent the reinforcing cover 1270 from separating from the second cover portion 1240.

[0254] In the side view of the inline wheel seat, the concave portion 1268 has a generally rectangular shape and a predetermined depth in the radially inward direction of the central axis CA. The dimension of the concave portion 1268 in the vertical direction VD can be approximately the same as the thickness of the joint portion 1272 of the reinforcing cover (or the thickness of the convex portion 1275). Two concave portions 1268 can be formed in the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion 1265, and the convex portion 1275 can be formed to correspond to the concave portions 1268. As another example, one concave portion 1268 can be formed in the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion 1265, and the convex portion 1275 can be formed to correspond to the concave portion 1268.

[0255] In the side view of the inline wheel seat, the convex portion 1275 has a rectangular shape that complements the rectangular shape of the concave portion 1268. The convex portion 1275 can engage with the concave portion 1268, such that a gap is formed between the radially inward surface of the convex portion and the radially outward surface of the concave portion. Therefore, the reinforcing cover 1270 is able to maintain an arcuate curved shape that is in close contact with the outer surface of the second cover portion 1240, preventing the engagement portion 1272 from being pushed in the radially outward direction OD.

[0256] Since the engagement point of the convex portion 1275 and the concave portion 1268 is located above the inward surface 1135 of the guide groove, the second protrusion 1265 can be reinforced. The concave portion 1268 is formed in the engagement groove 1244 and opens in a radially outward direction. That is, the concave portion 1268 is located at the position where the guide protrusion changes from the first protrusion 1263 to the second protrusion 1265, i.e., at the base end of the second protrusion 1265. The convex portion 1275 of the reinforcing cover continuously protrudes from the engagement portion 1272 toward the central axis CA and engages with the concave portion 1268. Therefore, at the position where the guide protrusion 1260 changes from the first protrusion to the second protrusion, due to the rigidity of the reinforcing cover, the radially outward pushing of the first protrusion 1263 and the second protrusion 1265 is suppressed, and the deformation of the guide protrusion 1260 is suppressed. Therefore, when the expansion force LF acts on the second cover 1240, the guide protrusion 1260 is reinforced, thereby suppressing the radially outward pushing of the guide protrusion 1260 due to the rigidity of the reinforced cover 1270. In addition, the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion 1265 can be supported by the inward surface 1135.

[0257] Figure 57 This is a side view showing a portion of a fishing rod including a reel seat according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 58 yes Figure 57 The side view of the reel seat shown. Figure 59 It is along Figure 58 The cross-sectional view taken from line 59-59 in the image. Please refer to... Figures 57 to 59 .

[0258] exist Figure 57 In the fishing rod 2000 shown, the reel 2300 is a rotating reel. In the rotating reel, the axis of rotation of the spool on which the fishing line is wound can be arranged along the central axis CA. The first leg 2310 and the second leg 2320 of the rotating reel are fixed to the lower side of the reel seat 1000, thereby attaching the rotating reel to the reel seat 1000. Therefore, the mounting portion 1121 on which the first leg 2310 and the second leg 2320 are mounted is located on the lower side of the seat body 1100 and forms part of the lower surface of the handle body 1111.

[0259] The structure and construction of the reel holder in the above embodiment are reversed relative to the central axis CA, thus providing the structure and construction of the reel holder 1000 of this embodiment. That is, the cylindrical body, handle body, and movable cover of the reel holder in the above embodiment are reversed relative to the central axis CA, thus providing the cylindrical body, handle body, and movable cover of the reel holder of this embodiment. Therefore, by referring to the structure and construction of the movable cover in the above embodiment, the structure and construction of the movable cover 1200 of the reel holder 1000 of this embodiment can be understood.

[0260] The reel holder 1000 includes a base 1100 that can be connected to rod bodies 2110 and 2120, and the base 1100 has the aforementioned hole. The base 1100 has a grip body 1111 that can be held by the fingers of an angler, and the aforementioned cylindrical body extending forward from the grip body 1111. In addition, the reel holder 1000 includes a movable cover 1200 that is connected to the base 1100 (specifically the cylindrical body) and is movable along the central axis CA of the hole.

[0261] The grip body 1111 of the seat can be held by the index finger F1, middle finger F2, ring finger F3, and little finger F4. The grip body 1111 includes the aforementioned mounting portion 1121, which forms part of the lower surface of the seat. The grip body 1111 also includes the aforementioned protrusion 1140. The protrusion 1140 is located on the opposite side of the mounting portion 1121 relative to the central axis CA, that is, above the mounting portion 1121. The protrusion 1140 is formed on the circumferential direction CD and protrudes in a radially outward direction OD.

[0262] The grip body 1111 of the reel seat includes a curved surface 1191 located adjacent to the protrusion 1140 and curved in an arc shape, thus recessed relative to the central axis CA. The curved surface 1191 may correspond to the first curved surface in the above embodiment. In this embodiment, the curved surface 1191 can contact the thumb F5. When the angler holds the reel seat 1000, the curved surface 1191 can improve the grip feel of the thumb F5 and facilitate casting actions.

[0263] The grip body 1111 of the seat includes an upper surface portion 1192 that extends rearward from the curved portion 1191 and curves in an arc shape, thus bulging relative to the central axis CA. The upper surface portion 1192 may correspond to the aforementioned bulging portion. The upper surface portion 1192 may contact the palm. As another example, the upper surface portion 1192 may take an arc-shaped curve, thus being recessed relative to the central axis CA. Alternatively, a component made of a soft material such as cork, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), elastomer, or rubber may be fitted onto the upper surface portion 1192.

[0264] The grip body 1111 of the seat includes a first cover 1122 located at the mounting portion, thereby opposing the movable cover 1200 along the central axis and fixing the first support leg 2310. A cylindrical body of the seat forms a cylindrical end of the seat, extending along the central axis CA from the mounting portion 1121 and the protrusion 1140. The cylindrical body of the seat includes the aforementioned external thread formed on its outer periphery, and the aforementioned pair of guide grooves extending through the external thread. The pair of guide grooves extend from the front end (one end of the cylindrical body) of the seat to the protrusion 1140.

[0265] The movable cover 1200 includes a nut 1211 that is threaded to the base and thus rotatable in the circumferential direction CD, and a movable body 1212 that is movable along the central axis CA under the action of the nut 1211.

[0266] The movable body 1212 includes an annular portion 1230, a second cover portion 1240, a receiving portion 1250, a guide protrusion 1260, and a reinforcing cover 1270. A nut 1211 is attached to the annular portion 1230, allowing relative rotation. The second cover portion 1240 presses and secures the second support leg 2320 to the mounting portion 1121. The second cover portion 1240 extends from the annular portion 1230 toward the first cover portion 1122. Furthermore, the second cover portion 1240 is located on the opposite side of the protrusion (below the protrusion) in the vertical direction VD by moving side-by-side with the protrusion 1140 along the central axis CA. The receiving portion 1250 is formed as a space between the annular portion 1230 and the second cover portion 1240, and accommodates the protrusion 1140. The guide protrusion 1260 is formed on the circumferential direction CD at each side edge of the second cover portion and is slidably inserted into a guide groove.

[0267] The reinforcing cover 1270 of the movable body engages with the side edge 1241 of the second cover portion, while simultaneously covering the outer surface of the second cover portion 1240. The reinforcing cover 1270 reinforces the second cover portion and the guide protrusion, and prevents deformation of the second cover portion and the guide protrusion. In this embodiment, the reinforcing cover 1270 can contact the index finger F1. The engaging portion 1272 of the reinforcing cover forms the aforementioned first edge of the receiving portion 1250 on the surface of the circumferential CD.

[0268] Each guide protrusion 1260 includes a first protrusion 1263 extending from a side edge 1241 toward a central axis CA, and a second protrusion 1265 extending upward from the first protrusion 1263 beyond the central axis CA in the circumferential direction CD. A concave portion 1268 of each guide protrusion 1260 is located near the circumferential surface 1264 (lower surface of the first protrusion) of the first protrusion 1263 and is formed in the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion 1265.

[0269] The first circumferential surface 1133 of the guide groove 1132 is spaced apart from the central axis CA in the vertical direction VD and can contact the circumferential surface 1266 (upper surface of the second protrusion) of the second protrusion 1265 in the circumferential direction CD. The inner surface 1135 of the guide groove 1132 is located inside the protrusion 1140. The inner surface 1135 extends upward from the first circumferential surface 1133 in the circumferential direction CD and can contact the outer surface 1267 of the second protrusion in the radially outward direction OD.

[0270] The joint portion 1272 of the reinforcing cover covers the joint groove 1244 up to the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion 1265. The convex portion 1275 of the reinforcing cover protrudes continuously from the joint portion 1272 toward the central axis CA and engages with the concave portion 1268 formed in the second lifting portion 1265 to reinforce the guide protrusion 1260.

[0271] As the second cover 1240 moves along the protrusion 1140, the second cover 1240 presses the second leg 2320 of the reel against the mounting portion 1121. The reaction force VF resisting the pressing (see...) Figure 59 The second cover 1240 is pushed downwards. The peripheral surface 1264 (lower surface of the first protrusion) of the first protrusion 1263 contacts the second peripheral surface 1134 of the guide groove 1132 under the action of the reaction force VF, and the second cover 1240 and the guide protrusion 1260 may deform as a result. However, the cover portion 1271 of the reinforcing cover can prevent deformation of the second cover 1240, and the joint portion 1272 of the reinforcing cover can prevent deformation of the guide protrusion 1260.

[0272] The second protrusion 1265 extends upward beyond the central axis CA, and the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion can be supported by the inward surface 1135 of the guide groove in the radially outward direction OD (or in the width direction WD). Therefore, due to the second protrusion 1265, the guide protrusion 1260 can effectively resist the expansion force LF that causes the second cover 1240 to expand. Furthermore, since the inward end face 1274 of the joint 1272 faces the outward surface 1267 of the second protrusion, the reinforcing cover can suppress the pushing of the second protrusion 1265 in the radially outward direction (or the width direction) and can enhance the guide protrusion 1260.

[0273] Since the junction of the convex portion 1275 and the concave portion 1268 is located below the inward surface 1135 of the guide groove, the second protrusion 1265 is reinforced. At the position where the guide protrusion 1260 changes from the first protrusion to the second protrusion, the rigidity of the reinforcing cover inhibits the radially outward pushing of the first protrusion 1263 and the second protrusion 1265, and also inhibits deformation of the guide protrusion 1260. Therefore, when the expansion force LF acts on the second cover portion 1240, the guide protrusion 1260 is reinforced, and thus, due to the rigidity of the reinforcing cover 1270, the radially outward pushing of the guide protrusion 1260 is inhibited.

[0274] Figure 59 The construction of the guide groove, guide protrusion, and reinforcing cover shown can be an example of what is used in the reel seat of this embodiment. Figure 46 The illustrated embodiment shows the construction of the guide groove, guide protrusion, and reinforcing cover, as well as... Figure 51The guide groove, guide protrusion, and reinforcing cover of the illustrated embodiment can be used for the reel seat in this embodiment.

[0275] Figure 60 This is a side view showing a portion of a fishing rod including a reel seat according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 61 It is along Figure 60 The cross-sectional view taken from line 61-61 in the image. Please refer to... Figure 60 and Figure 61 .

[0276] exist Figure 60 In the fishing rod 2000 shown, the reel seat 1000 holds the reel 2300 (e.g.) Figure 57 The rotating reel shown is connected to the rod body 2110 and 2120 of the fishing rod. The reel seat in this embodiment has a design that allows for connection via reference... Figures 57 to 60 The structure and construction of the reel seat described are obtained by reversing the front and back. Therefore, by referring to the structure and construction of the movable cover of the reel seat 1000 in the above embodiment, the structure and construction of the movable cover 1200 of this embodiment can be understood.

[0277] The first leg 2310 of the reel 2300 extends forward and is fixed by a first cover 1122 located at the front of the reel seat 1000. The second leg 2320 of the reel extends rearward and is fixed by a second cover 1240 of a movable cover 1200 located at the rear of the reel seat 1000.

[0278] The mounting portion 1121 of the seat is located within the lower surface of the seat. A protrusion 1140 is located at the rear of the seat, and a movable cover 1200 is located at the rear of the reel seat. To secure the second support leg 2320, the movable cover 1200 moves forward toward the first cover portion 1122 under the action of the nut 1211. A curved surface portion 1191 is located adjacent to the protrusion 1140 and is curved in an arc shape, thus being recessed relative to the central axis CA. The curved surface portion 1191 can contact the palm. The lower surface of the grip body in which the first cover portion 122 is formed can contact the index finger F1, and the upper surface of the grip body located on the opposite side of the first cover portion 1122 can contact the thumb F5. The reinforcing cover 1270 can contact the little finger F4.

[0279] As the second cover 1240 moves along the protrusion 1140, the reaction force VF (see...) Figure 61The second cover portion 1240 is pushed downwards. The cover portion 1271 of the reinforcing cover can prevent deformation of the second cover portion 1240, and the joint portion 1272 of the reinforcing cover can prevent deformation of the guide protrusion 1260. Furthermore, due to the second protrusion 1265, the guide protrusion 1260 can effectively resist the expansion force LF that causes the second cover portion 1240 to expand. In addition, the pushing of the inward end face 1274 of the joint portion 1272 toward the radially outward direction (or width direction) of the second protrusion 1265 can be suppressed, and the guide protrusion 1260 can be reinforced. Since the position where the convex portion 1275 and the concave portion 1268 are connected is located above the inward surface 1135 of the guide groove, the second protrusion 1265 can be reinforced. Due to the rigidity of the reinforcing cover, the pushing of the first protrusion 1263 and the second protrusion 1265 in the radially outward direction is suppressed, and the deformation of the guide protrusion 1260 is suppressed. Therefore, when the expansion force LF acts on the second cover 1240, the guide protrusion 1260 is strengthened, thereby suppressing the radially outward pushing of the guide protrusion 1260 due to the increased rigidity of the cover 1270.

[0280] Figure 61 The construction of the guide groove, guide protrusion, and reinforcing cover shown can be an example of what is used in the reel seat of this embodiment. Figure 46 The illustrated embodiment shows the construction of the guide groove, guide protrusion, and reinforcing cover, as well as... Figure 51 The guide groove, guide protrusion, and reinforcing cover of the illustrated embodiment can be used for the reel seat in this embodiment.

[0281] In the reel seat of the above embodiment, the seat body includes a mounting portion 1121, a first cover portion 1122, a protrusion 1140, an external thread 1131, and a guide groove 1132. The guide groove 1132 extends from the front or rear end of the seat body through the male thread 1131 to the protrusion 1140, and its end is within the region of the protrusion 1140. Furthermore, the guide groove 1132 is formed to have a first circumferential surface 1133 and an inward surface 1135. The seat body constructed as described above is integrally formed, thus having the mounting portion 1121, the first cover portion 1122, the protrusion 1140, the external thread 1131, and the guide groove 1132, and can be molded from thermoplastic resin. For example, the seat body can be integrally molded from glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin. As another example, the seat body can be integrally molded from carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin having low density and high tensile strength. For information on the molding of the seat body, please refer to... Figure 62 It shows a portion of a mold apparatus capable of molding the seat body of one embodiment of the reel seat.

[0282] The mold cavity 3111 of the mold 3100 is formed to correspond to the shape of the outer surface of the base. A mold core 3200, corresponding to the shape of the hole in the base, is arranged in the mold cavity 3111. The mold core 3200 is formed in an approximately cylindrical shape and has high rigidity. The mold core 3200 has a first portion 3210 and a second portion 3220 that are slidably connected to each other. A guide groove having a first circumferential surface, a second circumferential surface, and an inward surface can be formed by a core member 3300, and the core member 3300 is fixed to the first portion 3210 of the mold core by bolts or pins. Therefore, the sliding force of the first portion 3210 of the mold core allows the thin and easily deformable core member 3300 to slide without deformation.

[0283] As described above, the reinforcing cover strengthens the second cover and the guide protrusion, and suppresses deformation of the second cover and the guide protrusion. Therefore, the movable body of the reel seat in one embodiment has increased strength. To evaluate the increased strength of the movable body, a strength measurement test was performed on the movable cover having the movable body of the described embodiment and a comparative movable cover using a load tester. In this strength measurement test, the expansion force (e.g., the force that causes the second cover to expand) was used to measure the strength. Figure 51 , 56 Similar to the case shown in 59 where the expansion force (LF) acts on the second cover, a pressing force is applied to the movable cover using a load tester. Please refer to... Figure 63 The results of the strength measurement test are shown in the figure.

[0284] Figure 63 The solid line shown corresponds to the result of a strength measurement test of a movable cover of one embodiment, which has a second cover portion and a receiving portion, and is equipped with a reinforcing cover connected to the second cover portion. Figure 63 The dotted lines shown correspond to the results of a strength measurement test of a movable cover of one embodiment, which has a second cover portion and a receiving portion, but no reinforcing cover. Figure 63 The double-dotted lines shown correspond to the strength measurement test results of the comparative movable cover, which lacks a second cover portion and a receiving portion and is cylindrical in shape. One embodiment of the movable cover, having a second cover portion and a receiving portion and a reinforcing cover connected to the second cover portion, exhibited a maximum test force of 668 Newtons. Another embodiment of the movable cover, having a second cover portion and a receiving portion but without a reinforcing cover, exhibited a test force of 502 Newtons. The comparative cylindrical movable cover exhibited a minimum test force of 420 Newtons.

[0285] The technical concept of this disclosure has been described above with reference to some embodiments and examples shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that various substitutions, modifications, and variations can be made without departing from the technical concept and scope of this disclosure, which can be understood by those skilled in the art. Furthermore, it should be understood that such substitutions, modifications, and variations are within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A reel holder (1000) for connecting a reel (2300) having a first leg (2310) and a second leg (2320) to the rod body (2100) of a fishing rod, the reel holder (1000) comprising: The base (1100) has the following features: A handle body (1111) that can be gripped by fingers; A cylindrical body (1112) extending forward from the handle body; as well as A hole (1113) is formed in the cylindrical body and the handle body in the axial direction of the rod body and can be connected to the rod body; as well as A movable cover (1200) is connected to a cylindrical body so as to be able to move along the central axis (CA) of the hole. The grip body includes: The mounting part (1121) forms part of the upper surface of the handle body, and the first leg and the second leg are mounted on the mounting part; The first cover (1122) is located at the rear end of the mounting part and fixes the first leg; A protrusion (1140) forms the front end of the handle body below the mounting portion and protrudes relative to the cylindrical body in the radially outward direction (OD) of the central axis along the circumferential direction (CD) of the central axis. A bulge (1150) spaced rearward from the protrusion and bulging radially outward; and The first curved surface (1160) is formed between the protrusion and the bulge. The movable cover includes: The second cover (1240) is configured to press and fix the second leg to the mounting portion, and is positioned above the protrusion in the vertical direction (VD) by moving alongside the protrusion along the central axis; and The receiving portion (1250) is formed as a space located below the second cover portion in the vertical direction and accommodating the protrusion. In the side view of the seat, the first curved surface has a first lower end profile (1161) that curves in an arc shape, thus being concave relative to the central axis. The first lower contour line includes: A first concave arc (1162), which is capable of contacting the index finger (F1), extends from the lower end of the protrusion and has a first radius (R1); and A second concave arc (1163), which can contact the middle finger (F2), extends from the first concave arc to the bulge and has a second radius (R2) larger than the first radius. In the side view of the seat, the first lower end contour line (1161) has a first endpoint (P1) that forms the boundary between the lower end of the protrusion and the first curved surface, a second endpoint (P2) that forms the boundary between the bulge and the first curved surface, and a highest point (P3) that forms the boundary between the first and second concave arcs. The first concave arc (1162) is part of the circumference of the first imaginary circle (IC1), which has a first radius and passes through the first endpoint and the highest point. The second concave arc (1163) is longer than the first concave arc, and the second concave arc is part of the circumference of the second imaginary circle (IC2), which has a second radius, passes through the highest point and the second endpoint, and is circumscribed to the first imaginary circle at the highest point.

2. The reel seat as claimed in claim 1, wherein the highest point (P3) is located on a first imaginary horizontal line (HL1) parallel to the central axis, the second endpoint (P2) is located on a second imaginary horizontal line (HL2) parallel to the central axis and farther from the central axis than the first imaginary horizontal line, and the first endpoint (P1) is located on a third imaginary horizontal line (HL3) parallel to the central axis and farther from the central axis than the second imaginary horizontal line.

3. The reel seat as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first endpoint (P1) is located between the first imaginary inclined line (IL1) and the second imaginary inclined line (IL2), the first imaginary inclined line (IL1) passes through the highest point and is inclined at 5° from the first imaginary horizontal line in the direction of the first endpoint, and the second imaginary inclined line (IL2) passes through the highest point and is inclined at 15° from the first imaginary horizontal line in the direction of the first endpoint. The second endpoint (P2) is located between the first imaginary horizontal line and the third imaginary diagonal line (IL3), which passes through the highest point and is inclined at 5° from the first imaginary horizontal line in the direction of the second endpoint.

4. The reel seat as claimed in claim 1, wherein the grip body (1111) has a first thickness (T1) defined between the hole and the highest point, and the first thickness is in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm.

5. The reel holder as described in claim 1, wherein, In the cross-sectional view of the seat, the first curved surface (1160) has a first outer peripheral contour line (1164) that curves in an arc shape, thus bulging relative to the central axis, and The first outer peripheral contour line includes a first convex arc (1165), which is part of the circumference of a third imaginary circle (IC3) having a third radius (R3) larger than the radius (RB) of the imaginary inscribed circle (ICB) in the hole and a center (C3) located above the central axis.

6. The reel seat as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first convex arc (1165) is a portion of a circumferential line having a center (C3) located between the mounting portion and the hole and passing through the highest point, or a portion of a circumferential line having a center (C3) located above the mounting portion and passing through the second endpoint.

7. The reel seat as claimed in claim 1, wherein the grip body (1111) includes a second curved portion (1170) located behind the bulge and capable of contacting the ring finger (F3), and a trigger portion (1180) located behind the second curved portion, protruding downward and capable of being inserted between the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4).

8. The reel holder as described in claim 7, wherein, In the side view of the seat, the second curved surface (1170) has a second lower end profile (1172) including a straight line (1173) parallel to the central axis, and In the cross-sectional view of the seat, the second curved surface has a second outer peripheral contour line (1174) including a second convex arc (1175), and the second convex arc is part of a circumference line of a fourth imaginary circle (IC4) having a fourth radius (R4) larger than the radius (RB) of the imaginary inscribed circle (ICB) in the hole and having a center located on the central axis.

9. The reel seat as claimed in claim 8, wherein the straight line (1173) is located on a first imaginary horizontal line (HL1) passing through the highest point and parallel to the central axis.

10. The reel seat of claim 8, wherein the grip body (1111) has a second thickness (T2) defined by the hole and the second convex arc, and the second thickness is in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm.

11. The reel seat as claimed in claim 1, wherein the seat body (1100) is integrally formed and made of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin.

12. A fishing rod, comprising: Rod body(2100); and The reel seat (1000) as described in any one of claims 1 to 11 is connected to the rod body.

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