Fishing rod

Abstract

The invention provides a fishing rod which can easily put fingers on the top end of a front grab handle and can improve holding performance. Specifically, the fishing rod (F1) is provided with a rod (2), a reel seat (3) inserted into the rod (2), and a front grab handle (1) inserted closer to the rod top side than the reel seat (3), and the front grab handle (1) is provided with a cylindrical grab handle body part (10) into which the rod (2) is inserted, and a protruding part (11) protruding in the circumferential direction on the rod top side of the grab handle body part (10). Preferably, the distance (L2) from the central axis O of the rod (2) to the lower end of the protruding part (11) is larger than the distance (L1) from the central axis O of the rod (2) to the upper end of the protruding part (11).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Cross-reference This application claims priority based on Japanese patent application No. 2022-119674 (filed on July 27, 2022), the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. The present invention relates to a fishing rod. Background Art

[0002] The structure of the fishing rod used for offshore casting (boat fishing) is such that the top end of the front handle is not easily bent even if the fish is caught when fishing for a large fish such as a yellowtail or amberjack. Therefore, the top end of the front handle is held by fingers and the wrist strength is maximized to retrieve the fish. It is known that the front handle of the conventional fishing rod used for offshore casting is composed of a cylindrical flexible member (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Patent Literature Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 09-275857 Summary of the invention

[0004] Since the front handle is formed into a cylindrical shape as in Patent Document 1, the fingers cannot be hooked on the front handle, so there is a problem that when the user grabs a fish and holds the front handle tightly, the fingers slip on the front handle. In addition, in order to prevent the fingers from slipping, it is necessary to hold the front handle tightly, so there is a problem that the load on the user increases.

[0005] The present invention is an invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, and the technical problem to be solved is to provide a fishing rod that can easily place fingers on the top of the front grip to improve the grip.

[0006] The fishing rod involved in the present invention comprises a rod shaft, a reel seat inserted into the rod shaft, and a front handle inserted closer to the rod top than the reel seat, and is characterized in that the front handle comprises: a tubular handle body portion into which the rod shaft is inserted; and a protrusion portion protruding in the circumferential direction on the rod top side of the handle body portion.

[0007] According to the present invention, since there is a protrusion formed in the circumferential direction at the top of the handle body, the fingers can be placed on the protrusion. Therefore, when holding the top of the front handle, the fingers are not easy to slip, and the top of the front handle is easy to hold, so that the grip can be improved. In addition, since it is not necessary to hold the part where the fingers are placed on the protrusion with force, the load on the user can be reduced.

[0008] Furthermore, it is preferred that a distance from the central axis of the rod to the lower end of the protrusion is greater than a distance from the central axis of the rod to the upper end of the protrusion.

[0009] According to the present invention, since the fingers can easily hold the lower end of the protrusion, the gripping property can be further improved.

[0010] Furthermore, it is preferable that the curvature radius of both side portions on the lower side of the protrusion is larger than the curvature radius of the upper side of the protrusion.

[0011] According to the present invention, since the lower side of the protrusion is tapered, fingers can be easily placed along the protrusion, and thus the gripping property can be further improved.

[0012] In addition, the front grip preferably has a top end portion arranged closer to the rod top than the protrusion, the upper portion of the top end portion is convex and protrudes away from the central axis of the rod, and the lower portion of the top end portion is concave and concave in the direction toward the central axis of the rod. Furthermore, it is preferable that the front grip includes a tip portion provided on the rod top side relative to the protrusion, and the tip portion is concavely shaped so as to be concave in a direction toward the central axis of the rod shaft in a circumferential direction.

[0013] According to the present invention, since it is easy to put fingers on the tip portion, the gripping property can be further improved.

[0014] Furthermore, it is preferred that the front grip includes a trigger portion that is spaced further toward the rod butt side than the protrusion and that protrudes downward from the grip body.

[0015] According to the present invention, since a finger can be arranged between the trigger portion and the protrusion, the gripping property can be further improved.

[0016] Furthermore, the trigger portion is preferably provided in at least one of a first region 10 to 40 mm from the protrusion and a second region 50 to 100 mm from the protrusion. According to the present invention, the gripping property can be further improved without being restricted by the finger size.

[0017] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a fishing rod in which fingers can be easily placed on the tip of the front grip, thereby improving the grip. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a side view showing a fishing rod according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 It is a side view showing the front handle according to the first embodiment. Figure 3 It is a front view showing the front handle according to the first embodiment. Figure 4 It is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV. Figure 5It is a side view showing a state in which the front handle according to the first embodiment is gripped. Figure 6 It is a side view showing a state of holding the front handle according to the second embodiment. Figure 7 It is along Figure 6 A cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII. Figure 8 It is a side view showing a front handle according to a third embodiment. Fig. 9 It is a side view showing a front handle according to a fourth embodiment. Explanation of symbols F1-fishing rod; 1-front handle; 2-rod; 3-reel seat; 10-handle body; 11-protrusion; 12-top end; 13-end; 20-first trigger part (trigger part); 30-second trigger part (trigger part). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] (First Embodiment) Next, a first embodiment of the fishing rod of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the accompanying drawings, the same elements are marked with the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are appropriately omitted. In the following description, "front and back", "left and right", and "up and down" are referred to in the order of Figure 1 and Figure 3 The direction is used for the convenience of description and does not limit the direction of the present invention.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, the fishing rod F1 includes a front handle 1, a rod shaft 2, a reel seat 3, and a rear handle 4. The fishing rod F1 is configured such that the rod shaft 2 is inserted through the front handle 1, the reel seat 3, and the rear handle 4 in this order from the rod top side.

[0021] The front grip 1 is a cylindrical component that the user holds. The front grip 1 is formed of a soft component such as natural cork, artificial cork, or EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer) of a foamed resin. A hollow portion with a circular cross-section is formed inside the front grip 1, and the rod 2 is inserted into the hollow portion. The front grip 1 is fixed to the rod 2 by bonding. The front grip 1 is, for example, about 10 to 30 cm in length. The details of the front grip 1 will be described later.

[0022] The rod 2 is a cylindrical member constituting the main body of the fishing rod F1. The rod 2 may be composed of one piece or a plurality of pieces connected together.

[0023] The reel seat 3 is a cylindrical component that is detachably fixed to the fishing reel R. The material of the reel seat 3 is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, it is formed of resin in consideration of light weight. The rod 2 is passed through the hollow portion inside the reel seat 3 and is fixed by bonding.

[0024] The rear handle 4 is a cylindrical component. The rear handle 4 is formed of a soft component such as natural cork, artificial cork, or EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer) of a foamed resin. A hollow portion with a circular cross-section is formed inside the rear handle 4, and the rod 2 is inserted into the hollow portion. The rear handle 4 is fixed to the rod 2 by bonding. The rear handle 4 is operated by the user holding it or by contacting it with the user's armpits, abdomen, feet, etc. The rear handle 4 is, for example, about 20 to 60 cm in length.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, the front grip 1 includes a grip body 10, a protrusion 11, a tip 12, and a first trigger 20. The grip body 10 is substantially cylindrical.

[0026] The protrusion 11 is formed so as to protrude radially outward in the entire circumferential direction of the grip body 10 at the front end side of the grip body 10. That is, the protrusion 11 is larger in diameter than the grip body 10. The protrusion 11 is a portion where the user's fingers rest when holding the front grip 1. The protrusion 11 is formed at a position of about 5 mm to 3 cm from the end 13, for example.

[0027] like Figure 3 As shown, the shape of the protrusion 11 in the vertical direction is asymmetric. That is, the size of the protrusion 11 in the vertical direction is formed so that when the distance from the central axis O to the upper end (uppermost part) of the protrusion 11 is L1, and the distance from the central axis O to the lower end (lowermost part) of the protrusion 11 is L2, L2>L1. In addition, the distance from the left end of the protrusion 11 to the central axis O and the distance from the right end to the central axis O are formed to the same extent. That is, the left and right shapes of the protrusion 11 are roughly symmetrical.

[0028] The curvature radius of the side portions 11d, 11d on the lower side of the protrusion 11 is larger than the curvature radius of the side portions 11c, 11c on the upper side. That is, the lower side of the protrusion 11 is slightly narrower forward than the upper side.

[0029] like Figure 2As shown, the top portion 12 is formed from the end 13 of the grip body 10 to the protrusion 11. The upper portion 12a of the top portion 12 is convex and protrudes in the direction away from the central axis O. That is, the upper portion 12a of the top portion 12 is a curved surface that bulges upward when viewed from the side. The convex shape is formed on the entire or a part of the upper half of the top portion 12. On the other hand, the lower portion 12b of the top portion 12 is concave and concave in the direction toward the central axis O. The concave shape is formed on the entire or a part of the lower half of the top portion 12.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the first trigger portion 20 is formed in a first area that is approximately 10 to 40 mm away from the protrusion 11 in the direction of the reel seat 3. The first trigger portion 20 is a portion that protrudes downward from the lower portion of the handle body portion 10. The protrusion amount of the first trigger portion 20 (the distance from the outer peripheral surface of the handle body portion 10 to the top of the first trigger portion 20) can be appropriately set, but in the present embodiment, it is substantially the same as or smaller than the protrusion amount of the protrusion 11. The distance between the protrusion 11 and the first trigger portion 20 can be assumed to be large enough to accommodate one finger. As shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, in cross-sectional view, the two side portions 20a, 20a of the first trigger portion 20 are slightly concave toward the central axis O. In addition, although it is formed in this way in the present embodiment, as long as the first trigger portion 20 protrudes downward, the shape of the side portions 20a, 20a can be appropriately designed.

[0031] Figure 5 1 is a side view showing a state of holding the front handle involved in the first embodiment. Figure 5 As shown, the user's front hand (right hand in this case) is used to hold the front handle 1 in a manner that covers the top of the front grip 1. At this moment, the thumb abuts from the protrusion 11 to the upper portion 12a of the top portion 12 and the rod shaft 2. The index finger abuts to the lower portion 12b of the top portion 12 and the rod shaft 2. The middle finger abuts between the protrusion 11 and the first trigger portion 20. In other words, the protrusion 11 is clamped between the index finger and the middle finger. The ring finger and the little finger abut along the grip body 10 at the rod tail side closer to the first trigger portion 20. In other words, the first trigger portion 20 is clamped between the middle finger and the ring finger. In addition, Figure 5 The gripping state shown is merely an example, and the user can grip by placing appropriate fingers in contact according to the user's preference.

[0032] According to the fishing rod F1 of the present embodiment described above, since the protrusion 11 is formed in the circumferential direction at the top end of the handle body 10, the user can place his fingers on the protrusion 11 when holding the front handle 1. As a result, the fingers are less likely to slip, and it is easy to hold the top end of the front handle 1, thereby improving the grip. In addition, since it is not necessary to hold the part where the fingers are placed on the protrusion 11 with force, the load on the user can be reduced.

[0033] Furthermore, the distance L2 from the central axis O to the lower end of the protrusion 11 is greater than the distance L1 from the central axis O to the upper end of the protrusion 11. Therefore, it is easy to put fingers on the front and back of the lower side of the protrusion 11, and the gripping property can be further improved.

[0034] Furthermore, the curvature radius of the two side portions 11d, 11d on the lower side of the protrusion 11 is larger than the curvature radius of the two side portions 11c, 11c on the upper side of the protrusion 11. That is, since the lower end of the protrusion 11 is tapered, it is easy to place fingers on it. This can further improve the grip.

[0035] In addition, the upper portion 12a of the top end portion 12 is convex and protrudes in the direction away from the central axis O, and the lower portion 12b of the top end portion 12 is concave and concave in the direction toward the central axis O of the rod 2. Therefore, on the upper side of the top end portion 12, the thumb can easily rest on the convex shape of the upper portion 12a, and on the lower side of the top end portion 12, the index finger can fit with the concave portion of the lower portion 12b, thereby further improving the grip. In addition, since a step is formed in the circumferential direction between the top end portion 12 and the rod 2, it is easy to place the fingers (here, the thumb and index finger) thereon.

[0036] In addition, since the first trigger portion 20 is provided, which is further away from the protrusion 11 toward the rod tail side and protrudes downward from the grip body portion 10, it is possible to arrange fingers between the first trigger portion 20 and the protrusion 11, and the gripping property can be improved. That is, since the first trigger portion 20 is provided, it is possible to cooperate with the protrusion 11 and the tip portion 12 to improve the gripping property. In addition, since the first trigger portion 20 is formed in the first area of ​​10 to 40 mm from the protrusion 11 toward the reel seat 3, it is not limited by the size of the finger and can be suitable for a wide range of users.

[0037] In addition, although it is constructed as described above in the present embodiment, it can also be in other forms. For example, the protrusion 11 can also be a circular cross-section, and can also be asymmetrical on the left and right. In addition, although the upper portion 12a of the top end portion 12 is convex and the lower portion 12b is concave, it can also be convex or concave over the entire circumference. In addition, the top end portion 12 can also be an inclined surface that is inclined from the rod 2 to the protrusion 11.

[0038] (Second Embodiment) Next, a front handle according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 6 As shown, the front grip 1B does not include the first trigger portion 20, but includes a grip body 10, a protrusion 11, a tip 12, and a second trigger portion 30. The grip body 10, the protrusion 11, and the tip 12 are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[0039] The second trigger portion 30 is formed in a second region about 50 to 100 mm away from the protrusion 11. The second trigger portion 30 is a portion protruding downward from the lower portion of the grip body 10. The second trigger portion 30 is formed slightly forward of the center in the central axis O direction.

[0040] like Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 1 , the second trigger portion 30 includes a front portion 30a and a rear portion 30b. The rear portion 30b stands vertically relative to the outer peripheral surface of the grip body portion 10. The front portion 30a is gently inclined toward the front side from the top of the rear portion 30b. Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , the second trigger portion 30 tapers downward. The height of the second trigger portion 30 may be set appropriately, but in this embodiment, it is assumed to be about 5 to 20 mm.

[0041] like Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the thumb and index finger are arranged in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are brought into contact with the front side of the second trigger portion 30 .

[0042] According to this embodiment, the effect substantially the same as that of the first embodiment described above can be obtained. In addition, according to this embodiment, since the little finger can be placed on the second trigger part 30, the gripping property can be improved. Since the other structures and effects of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description is omitted. In addition, for example, the second trigger part 30 can also be held by pinching the ring finger and the little finger.

[0043] (Third Embodiment) Next, a front handle according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 1 , the shape of the top end 12C of the front grip 1C is different from that of the first embodiment. The front grip 1C does not include the first trigger portion 20 described above, but includes a grip body 10, a protrusion 11, a top end 12C, and a second trigger portion 30. The grip body 10, the protrusion 11, and the second trigger portion 30 are the same as those of the above-described embodiment. The top end 12C is concave in the direction toward the central axis O over the entire circumference.

[0044] The front grip 1C described above can also achieve the same effects as those of the first embodiment. In addition, by making the top end 12C concave over the entire circumference, the thumb and index finger can fit into the concave portion. Since the other structures and effects of the third embodiment are substantially the same as those of the first and second embodiments, the description thereof is omitted.

[0045] (Fourth Embodiment) Next, a front handle according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Fig. 9As shown in the figure, the front grip 1D does not have a trigger. That is, the front grip 1D includes a grip body 10, a protrusion 11, and a top end 12. With such a front grip 1D, the protrusion 11 and the top end 12 can also have the same effect as the first embodiment. In addition, since the grip body 10 has fewer protrusions, there are fewer restrictions on the grip and holding method, so the front grip 1D can be applied to a wide range of users.

[0046] The above is a description of the embodiments of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments, and various components may be appropriately changed without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, both the first trigger part 20 and the second trigger part 30 may be provided. In addition, a trigger part having a different shape from the first trigger part 20 and the second trigger part 30 may be formed separately.

Claims

1. A fishing rod comprising a rod shaft, a reel seat inserted into the rod shaft, and a front handle inserted closer to the rod top than the reel seat, characterized in that: The front handle comprises: A cylindrical handle body into which the rod is inserted; and a protrusion that protrudes in the circumferential direction on the rod top side of the handle body.

2. The fishing rod according to claim 1, characterized in that: A distance from the central axis of the rod to the lower end of the protrusion is greater than a distance from the central axis of the rod to the upper end of the protrusion.

3. The fishing rod according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that: The curvature radius of both side portions on the lower side of the protrusion is larger than the curvature radius of the upper side of the protrusion.

4. The fishing rod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front grip includes a tip portion disposed closer to the rod top than the protrusion. The upper portion of the top end is convex and protrudes in a direction away from the central axis of the rod. The lower portion of the top end portion is in a concave shape that is concave in a direction toward the central axis of the rod.

5. The fishing rod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front grip includes a tip portion disposed closer to the rod top than the protrusion. The tip portion is in a concave shape that is concave in the circumferential direction toward the central axis of the rod.

6. The fishing rod according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that: The front grip includes a trigger portion that is spaced further toward the rod butt side than the protrusion and that protrudes downward from the grip body.

7. The fishing rod according to claim 6, characterized in that The trigger portion is provided in at least one of a first region 10 to 40 mm away from the protrusion portion and a second region 50 to 100 mm away from the protrusion portion.

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