Fishing reel

Abstract

The invention provides a scheme for an electric reel for fishing, which can more clearly inform a fisherman using the electric reel of the change of the rotating state of a reel of the electric reel. The fishing reel is used for winding a fishing line through the rotation output of a motor, and is provided with an adjusting part used for adjusting the rotation output of the motor, a control part used for controlling the rotation output of the motor based on the operation of the adjusting part, and a vibration part used for enabling the adjusting part to vibrate when the adjusting part is operated.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Conventionally, there are fishing reels that have the function of notifying the user, i.e. the angler, of various changes in the fishing reel. For example, it is known that there is a function of measuring the rotation state of the spool and notifying the angler when the rotation of the spool satisfies predetermined conditions (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-208688. Summary of the invention

[0005] However, according to the conventional fishing reel as described above, as a method of notifying the angler, for example, notification by sound like an alarm clock, notification by light, and notification by vibration are shown, but there is a technical problem that the angler cannot be clearly notified of the change in the rotation state of the reel.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned technical problems and in view of these conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a fishing reel capable of more clearly notifying an angler of a change in the rotational state of the spool.

[0007] (1) One solution of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned technical problems is a fishing reel that winds a fishing line with the help of the rotational output of a motor, and comprises: an adjustment unit that adjusts the rotational output of the motor; a control unit that controls the rotational output of the motor based on the operation of the adjustment unit; and a vibration unit that vibrates the adjustment unit when the adjustment unit is operated.

[0008] According to the above-mentioned structure, when the rotational output of the motor of the fishing reel is adjusted and the rotational state of the spool changes, the adjustment part performing the adjustment operation is vibrated, so that the angler, i.e., the user, can be directly notified of the fact that the rotational output of the motor has been adjusted (the fact that the rotational state of the spool has changed) by means of the vibration.

[0009] (2) One aspect of the present invention is the fishing reel described in (1), wherein the adjustment portion may include an operation portion operated by a user, and the vibration portion may be provided on the operation portion.

[0010] According to the above configuration, the operating unit that the user contacts is provided with a vibration unit, so the range of vibration can be limited to a narrow range and vibrate more efficiently. In addition, the operating unit that the user contacts is directly vibrated, so the vibration can be transmitted to the user more directly.

[0011] (3) One aspect of the present invention is the fishing reel described in (2), wherein the operating portion may include a pressure sensing portion, and the rotation output of the motor may be adjusted based on detection by the pressure sensing portion.

[0012] According to the above configuration, in a fishing reel including a pressure sensing operation portion that is difficult for a user to feel an operation, it is possible to notify the user whether the fishing reel detects an operation (pressing) by the user.

[0013] (4) One embodiment of the present invention is a fishing reel as described in any one of (1) to (3), which can be configured such that a control unit controls the rotational output of a motor and controls the winding speed of a winding fishing line based on the operation of an adjustment unit, and a vibration unit causes the adjustment unit to vibrate in a first vibration mode when the winding speed is increased, and causes the adjustment unit to vibrate in a second vibration mode different from the first vibration mode when the winding speed is decreased.

[0014] According to the above configuration, the user can be informed of whether the winding speed is increased or decreased by the difference in vibration pattern.

[0015] (5) One embodiment of the present invention is a fishing reel as described in any one of (1) to (4), which can be configured such that a control unit controls the rotational output of a motor based on the operation of an adjustment unit to control the winding speed of the winding fishing line, and when the fluctuation range of the winding speed is a first fluctuation range, the adjustment unit is vibrated in a third vibration mode, and when the fluctuation range of the winding speed is a second fluctuation range different from the first fluctuation range, the adjustment unit is vibrated in a fourth vibration mode different from the third vibration mode.

[0016] According to the above configuration, the magnitude of the fluctuation range of the winding speed can be notified to the user by the difference in the vibration pattern.

[0017] According to the present invention, when the operation of adjusting the rotational output of the motor of the fishing reel is performed, the adjustment part performing the adjustment operation is vibrated, so that the angler, i.e., the user, can be directly notified (transmitted) that the rotational output of the motor has been adjusted by means of vibration. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the reel according to the present embodiment.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the reel according to the present embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of the adjustment unit according to the present embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4It is a diagram showing a first modification example of the arrangement of the operation unit according to the present embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a diagram showing a second modification example of the arrangement of the operation unit according to the present embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a diagram showing an example of arrangement of the operation unit according to the present embodiment.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a diagram showing a third modified example of the arrangement of the operation unit according to the present embodiment.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing an example of changes in the rotation output of the motor according to the present embodiment.

[0026] Fig. 9 This is a diagram showing an example of the flow of operations of the control unit according to the present embodiment.

[0027] Fig.10 This is a diagram showing an example of a first mode of vibration of the vibration section according to the present embodiment.

[0028] Fig.11 This is a diagram showing an example of the second mode of vibration of the vibration section according to the present embodiment.

[0029] Fig.12 This is a diagram showing an example of the third mode of vibration of the vibration section according to the present embodiment.

[0030] Fig.13 This is a diagram showing an example of a fourth mode of vibration of the vibration section according to the present embodiment.

[0031] Fig.14 This is a diagram showing an example of a fifth mode of vibration of the vibration section according to the present embodiment.

[0032] Fig.15 It is a diagram showing an example of a sixth mode of vibration of the vibration section according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] [Conventional technology]

[0034] Conventional electric fishing reels have a method of adjusting the speed of winding the fishing line (rotation speed of the motor) by, for example, rotating an operating lever or pressing a push button.

[0035] In recent years, subtle adjustments to the speed may affect fishing results, so the speed change steps (speed gears) have been further subdivided to enable minute speed changes.

[0036] However, when a small speed change is made, in order to confirm the speed change, it is necessary to confirm the display provided on the fishing reel, which has problems in operability. In addition, especially when used in a ship, etc., sometimes the ship is rocked by waves, etc., and the unexpected small speed change is not noticed.

[0037] There is also a method of notifying by sound, but if the volume of the notification sound is set high, there is a possibility that the notification sound is confused with the notification sound of surrounding fishermen, and there is a possibility that the sound is drowned out when used on a boat.

[0038] Therefore, in the past, as a method of notifying the angler, there is also a method of notifying by means of vibration instead of sound. However, in order to make it easier for the angler to notice, for example, when the entire fishing reel is vibrated, the device for vibrating is large, which will become a factor that hinders the miniaturization and lightness of the entire fishing reel.

[0039] [Configuration Example of the Reel 100]

[0040] Reference Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 , the structure of the fishing reel (hereinafter also simply referred to as the reel) 100 of this embodiment is described.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the reel 100 according to the present embodiment.

[0042] Figure 2 1 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the reel 100 according to the present embodiment.

[0043] The reel 100 includes a reel body 1 , a handle 2 , a frame 5 , and a spool 6 .

[0044] In the following description, when directions are indicated, the xyz orthogonal coordinate system is used for description when necessary. In one example of the present embodiment, the x-axis indicates a direction parallel to the handle axis 3, and the y-axis indicates a direction orthogonal to the handle axis 3 (e.g., the axial direction of the fishing rod to which the fishing reel 100 is mounted). The z-axis indicates a direction perpendicular to the xy plane.

[0045] The handle 2 is disposed on the side of the reel body 1. The handle 2 has an arm 2a and a grip 2b rotatably mounted at the end of the arm 2a. The arm 2a is connected to a handle shaft 3. The handle 2 rotates around the handle shaft 3.

[0046] The rotational force from the handle 2 is transmitted to the spool shaft 6a via a clutch mechanism (not shown). When the clutch mechanism is connected (the clutch is engaged), the rotational force from the handle 2 is transmitted to the spool shaft 6a, and the spool 6 is rotated.

[0047] In addition, the handle 2 of the present embodiment is arranged on the right side surface (surface on the +x side) of the reel body 1. That is, the reel 100 of the present embodiment is for so-called right-handed people, but is not limited to this. The reel 100 can also be for so-called left-handed people. In this case, the handle 2 is arranged on the left side surface (surface on the -x side) of the reel body 1.

[0048] The frame 5 is a member made of a light metal such as a magnesium alloy.

[0049] The spool 6 is attached to the reel body 1 and is rotatable via a spool shaft 6a. The spool 6 winds up a fishing line (not shown) and rotates around the spool shaft 6a.

[0050] The reel 100 includes a motor 7 , an operation panel 10 , a display unit 20 , an adjustment unit 30 , a vibration unit 40 , a control unit 50 , a storage unit 60 , a motor drive circuit 71 , a spool shaft rotation sensor 72 , and a power supply unit 80 .

[0051] The power supply unit 80 supplies operating power to each part of the reel body 1. As an example, the power supply unit 80 is connected to an external power source (not shown) via a power cable, and supplies power supplied from the external power source to each part of the reel body 1.

[0052] The spool shaft rotation sensor 72 detects the rotation state of the spool 6 , such as the number of revolutions (number of rotations) and the rotation speed of the spool 6 . The spool shaft rotation sensor 72 outputs a signal indicating the detected rotation state of the spool 6 to the control unit 50 .

[0053] The motor 7 rotates based on the control of the control unit 50 and provides a rotational force to the spool shaft 6a. That is, the reel 100 is a so-called electric reel that winds a fishing line by the rotation output of the motor 7.

[0054] The motor drive circuit 71 supplies a drive current to the motor 7 in response to the control of the control unit 50 .

[0055] The operation panel 10 is provided with a display unit 20 and an adjustment unit 30 .

[0056] The display unit 20 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information based on the control of the control unit 50 .

[0057] The adjustment unit 30 receives various adjustment operations performed by the angler, i.e., the user. The adjustment operations include various adjustments related to the operation of the motor 7, such as the adjustment of the winding speed and the release speed. The adjustment unit 30 includes a switch-like component as an operating device. The switch-like component included in the adjustment unit 30 may include various forms such as a push-button switch, a slide switch, and a rotary switch.

[0058] That is, the adjustment unit 30 adjusts the rotational output of the motor 7. The rotational output of the motor 7 includes the rotational force, rotational speed, and number of rotations of the reel 6 of the motor 7. That is, the adjustment unit 30 adjusts the rotational force, rotational speed, and number of rotations of the reel 6 of the motor 7.

[0059] In addition, the following description will be given by taking as an example a case where the adjustment unit 30 adjusts the rotation speed of the motor 7 .

[0060] The vibrating unit 40 vibrates the adjusting unit 30. For example, the vibrating unit 40 generates vibration by rotating an eccentric weight by a motor (not shown), and transmits the generated vibration to the adjusting unit 30, thereby vibrating the adjusting unit 30.

[0061] The method of generating vibrations by the vibration unit 40 is not limited to this. For example, the vibration unit 40 may generate vibrations by reciprocating a weight or by applying a voltage to a piezoelectric material.

[0062] The control unit 50 includes a so-called CPU (Central Processing Unit), operates based on a program and data stored in the storage unit 60 , and provides various functions of the reel 100 .

[0063] The storage unit 60 includes, for example, a semiconductor memory, and stores programs and data for operating the control unit 50 , and calculation results generated by the control unit 50 .

[0064] like Figure 2 As shown, the control unit 50 includes a motor control unit 51 , a display control unit 52 , and a vibration control unit 53 as its functional units.

[0065] The motor control unit 51 controls the rotation output of the motor 7 based on the operation of the adjustment unit 30. For example, the motor control unit 51 changes the duty ratio of the pulse width of the motor drive signal by PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control, thereby generating a drive signal, controlling the drive current output from the motor drive circuit 71, and changing the rotation speed of the motor 7.

[0066] In addition, the motor control unit 51 may be configured to feedback-control the motor 7 based on the rotation state of the spool 6 detected by the spool shaft rotation sensor 72 .

[0067] The motor control unit 51 divides the upper limit value and the lower limit value (rotation stop) of the rotation speed of the motor 7 into a plurality of gears to control the rotation speed of the motor 7. For example, the motor control unit 51 can set the rotation speed of 32 gears from the rotation stop (zero revolutions) to the 1st gear to the 31st gear. In the following description, the motor control unit 51 changing the rotation speed of the motor 7 is also referred to as "shifting gears".

[0068] The display control unit 52 displays various information (such as the fishing line winding speed, speed position, direction of speed change (increasing / decelerating), clutch connection state, line releasing speed, etc.) on the display unit 20 .

[0069] The vibration control unit 53 controls the vibration unit 40 to vibrate the adjustment unit 30 when the adjustment unit 30 is operated.

[0070] The adjustment portion 30 is preferably arranged within a range where the user can operate the switch member with the thumb (also referred to as the thumb; the same applies in the following description) of the hand holding the reel body 1 when the user holds the reel body 1 .

[0071] Figure 3 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the adjustment unit 30 of the present embodiment. As described above, the reel 100 is for right-handed people. That is, the user operates the handle 2b with the right hand and holds the left side (-x side) of the frame 5 with the left hand. In this case, the adjustment unit 30 is preferably configured within the range that can be operated by the thumb of the user's left hand.

[0072] In addition, as described above, the reel 100 may also be for left-handed people. When the reel 100 is for left-handed people, the user operates the handle (not shown) with the left hand and holds the right side (the side on the +x side) of the frame 5 with the right hand. In this case, the adjustment unit 30 is preferably arranged within a range that can be operated by the thumb of the user's right hand.

[0073] In addition, the reel 100 may be switched between right-handed and left-handed use by switching the handle 2 left and right. In this case, the adjustment unit 30 is preferably arranged within a range operable by either the left thumb or the right thumb of the user.

[0074] The adjustment unit 30 may include an operation unit 31 for user operation. As an example, the operation unit 31 instructs the control unit 50 to increase or decrease the winding speed V by rotating the operation unit 31 in the speed-up operation direction R1 or the speed-down operation direction R2.

[0075] When the adjustment unit 30 includes the operation unit 31, the vibration unit 40 may be provided on the operation unit 31. In this case, the vibration of the vibration unit 40 is directly transmitted to the operation unit 31 without passing through a connection member (e.g., a rotation shaft for rotation operation of the operation unit 31) connecting the adjustment unit 30 and the operation unit 31. That is, the vibration unit 40 directly vibrates the operation unit 31.

[0076] The operating unit 31 may have a function of returning to a neutral position by means of a spring tension or the like. Here, the neutral position refers to a position that has not been operated in either the speed-up operation direction R1 or the speed-down operation direction R2. After the user applies an operating force to the operating unit 31 with a finger and operates in the speed-up operation direction R1 (or the speed-down operation direction R2), if the user removes the finger from the operating unit 31, the operating unit 31 returns to the neutral position. When the operating unit 31 returns to the neutral position from the speed-up operation direction R1 (or the speed-down operation direction R2), the control unit 50 rotates the reel 6 at the winding speed V before returning to the neutral position.

[0077] According to the operation unit 31 configured in this manner, the acceleration or deceleration of the winding speed V is stopped and the winding speed V becomes constant simply by the user releasing his finger from the operation unit 31 , thereby improving the convenience for the user.

[0078] In addition, the configuration and shape of the operating unit 31 are not limited to Figure 1 The situation shown.

[0079] Figure 4 1 is a diagram showing a first modified example of the configuration of the operating unit 31 of the present embodiment. The reel 100b is provided with an operating unit 31b instead of the above-mentioned operating unit 31. The operating unit 31b is arranged on the right side surface (the surface on the +x side) of the frame 5, and instructs the control unit 50 to increase or decrease the winding speed by means of a rotation operation in the speed-increasing operation direction R1 or the speed-decreasing operation direction R2.

[0080] Figure 5 1 is a diagram showing a second modification of the configuration of the operating unit 31 of the present embodiment. The reel 100c includes an operating unit 31c instead of the operating unit 31 described above. The operating unit 31c is a so-called seesaw switch disposed on the adjustment unit 30. The operating unit 31c includes a pressure sensing unit 32. The pressure sensing unit 32 includes a pressure sensor such as a piezoelectric element, for example, and converts the user's pressing operation into a voltage, and outputs it to the control unit 50 as an increase or decrease instruction of the winding speed.

[0081] Figure 6 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the operating unit 31c of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the diagram, the operating unit 31c is a seesaw switch that swings toward the +y side and the -y side with the x-axis direction as the swing axis, and a speed-increasing side pressing sensing unit 32a is configured on the +y side, and a speed-increasing side pressing sensing unit 32b is configured on the -y side.

[0082] In this example, the motor control unit 51 adjusts the rotation output of the motor 7 based on the detection of the pressure sensing unit 32 .

[0083] Figure 73 is a diagram showing a third variation of the configuration of the operating unit 31 of the present embodiment. The reel 100d is provided with an operating unit 31d instead of the above-mentioned operating unit 31. The operating unit 31d is a so-called push-button switch configured on the left side (side of the -x side) and the right side (side of the +x side) of the reel 100d. In addition, in this figure, the operating unit 31d configured on the left side (side of the -x side) of the reel 100d is not shown. The operating unit 31d converts the user's pressing operation into an on / off electrical signal, and outputs it to the control unit 50 as an increase or decrease indication of the winding speed. In this case, the vibration unit 40 can also be configured at a position that causes the operating unit 31d to vibrate. When the user operates the operating unit 31d to change the winding speed, the vibration unit 40 causes the operating unit 31d to vibrate. In this way, when the operating unit 31d is configured on the side of the reel 100d, the side of the reel 100d can also be called the adjustment unit 30. Alternatively, the portion of the side surface of the reel 100 d where the operating portion 31 d is arranged may be referred to as the adjustment portion 30 .

[0084] In addition, the reel 100d may also include an operating unit 31f. The operating unit 31f is disposed on the adjustment unit 30d. The operating unit 31f is a so-called push-button switch that converts a user's pressing operation into an electrical signal for switching on / off. The operating unit 31f is a switch that receives operations for performing various settings (e.g., mode settings, display changes) of the reel 100d. In this case, the vibration unit 40 may also be disposed at a position that vibrates the adjustment unit 30d (particularly, a position that vibrates the operating unit 31d). When the user operates the operating unit 31d to change various settings, the vibration unit 40 vibrates the operating unit 31d.

[0085] Reference Figure 8 The relationship between the operation of the adjustment unit 30 performed by the user and the winding speed V of the fishing line controlled by the motor control unit 51 will be described.

[0086] Figure 8 1 is a diagram showing an example of changes in the rotation output of the motor 7 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the diagram, the horizontal axis represents time t, and the vertical axis represents the winding speed V of the fishing line due to the rotation of the spool 6. The waveform W1 shows an example of the time change of the winding speed V.

[0087] As described above, the winding speed V is divided into a plurality of steps (for example, 32 steps) and increases or decreases in stages. The waveform W1 of the figure omits the expression of the winding speed V in stages.

[0088] In the example of the figure, at time t0, the motor 7 and the reel 6 are not rotating, and the winding speed V is 0 (zero).

[0089] During the period from time t0 to time t1, the user does not operate the adjustment unit 30. In this case, the control unit 50 maintains the winding speed V at 0 (zero) during the period from time t0 to time t1.

[0090] Between time t1 and time t2, the user performs an operation to increase the winding speed V. For example, the user moves in the speed-up direction (for example Figure 1 The control unit 50 operates the operation unit 31 in the speed-increasing operation direction R1. In this case, the control unit 50 increases the winding speed V from 0 (zero) to the winding speed V1 between the time t1 and the time t2.

[0091] At time t2, the user stops operating the adjustment unit 30. For example, the user releases his finger from the operation unit 31 at time t2.

[0092] Between time t3 and time t4, the user performs an operation to increase the winding speed V. In this case, the control unit 50 maintains the winding speed V at the winding speed V1 between time t2 and time t3. In addition, the control unit 50 increases the winding speed V from the winding speed V1 to the winding speed V2 between time t3 and time t4.

[0093] At time t4 , the user stops operating the adjustment unit 30 .

[0094] Between time t5 and time t6, the user performs an operation to decelerate the winding speed V. In this case, the control unit 50 maintains the winding speed V at the winding speed V2 between time t4 and time t5. In addition, the control unit 50 decelerates the winding speed V from the winding speed V2 to the winding speed V3 between time t5 and time t6.

[0095] At time t6 , the user stops operating the adjustment unit 30 .

[0096] Between time t7 and time t8, the user performs an operation to decelerate the winding speed V. In this case, the control unit 50 maintains the winding speed V at the winding speed V3 between time t6 and time t7. In addition, the control unit 50 decelerates the winding speed V from the winding speed V2 to 0 (zero) between time t7 and time t8. The control unit 50 stops the rotation of the reel 6 at time t8.

[0097] [Flow of Control Operations Performed by Control Unit 50]

[0098] Fig. 9 This is a diagram showing an example of the flow of operations of the control unit 50 according to the present embodiment.

[0099] (Step S10) The motor control unit 51 detects the rotation output operation of the motor 7 of the adjustment unit 30 performed by the user. In this example, the user performs an increase-speed operation (or a decrease-speed operation) of the winding speed V by operating the operation unit 31. The motor control unit 51 detects the increase-speed operation (or a decrease-speed operation) of the winding speed V of the operation unit 31 performed by the user.

[0100] (Step S20) The motor control unit 51 calculates the rotation speed of the motor 7 based on the speed-up operation (or speed-down operation) of the winding speed V performed by the user detected in step S10. The motor control unit 51 outputs a drive signal corresponding to the calculated rotation speed to the motor drive circuit 71. As a result, the motor 7 rotates at the rotation speed calculated by the motor control unit 51.

[0101] (Step S30) The vibration control unit 53 determines whether the winding speed V is increased. If the vibration control unit 53 determines that the winding speed V is increased (Step S30: Yes), the process proceeds to Step S40. If the vibration control unit 53 determines that the winding speed V is not increased (Step S30: No), the process proceeds to Step S70.

[0102] (Step S40 ) The vibration control unit 53 determines whether the fluctuation range ΔV of the winding speed V is larger than a predetermined speed-up threshold value TH1 .

[0103] Here, the variation range ΔV of the winding speed V refers to the magnitude of the change in the winding speed V within a predetermined time span, or the magnitude of the change in the winding speed V each time the user performs an operation. Figure 8 In the waveform W1 shown, the variation range ΔV12 of the winding speed V from time t1 to time t2 is "winding speed V1-0 (zero)" (i.e., winding speed V1). The variation range ΔV34 of the winding speed V from time t3 to time t4 is "winding speed V2-winding speed V1". In this case, the variation range ΔV34 is larger than the variation range ΔV12. In addition, in this case, the variation range ΔV12 is less than the acceleration threshold TH1, and the variation range ΔV34 is larger than the acceleration threshold TH1.

[0104] The vibration control unit 53 determines that the fluctuation width ΔV of the winding speed V is less than or equal to the predetermined acceleration threshold TH1 for the fluctuation width ΔV12. The vibration control unit 53 determines that the fluctuation width ΔV of the winding speed V is greater than the predetermined acceleration threshold TH1 for the fluctuation width ΔV34.

[0105] Back to Fig. 9When the vibration control unit 53 determines that the variation range ΔV of the winding speed V is greater than the predetermined acceleration threshold TH1 (step S40: Yes), the processing proceeds to step S50. When the vibration control unit 53 determines that the variation range ΔV of the winding speed V is less than the predetermined acceleration threshold TH1 (step S40: No), the processing proceeds to step S60.

[0106] (Step S50 ) The vibration control unit 53 vibrates the vibration unit 40 in the first pattern.

[0107] (Step S60 ) The vibration control unit 53 vibrates the vibration unit 40 in the second mode.

[0108] Here, refer to Fig.10 as well as Fig.11 An example of the vibration mode of the vibration unit 40 will be described.

[0109] Fig.10 1 is a diagram showing an example of a first mode of vibration of the vibration unit 40 according to the present embodiment.

[0110] Fig.11 1 is a diagram showing an example of the second mode of vibration of the vibration unit 40 according to the present embodiment.

[0111] The first mode of vibration refers to a vibration mode in which intermittent vibration is performed multiple times in a predetermined vibration period T1. Intermittent vibration refers to a vibration mode in which a state of vibration and a state of no vibration are arranged alternately in a time series. As an example, in the first mode, in a predetermined vibration period T1, a state of vibration occurs twice at an interval of vibration interval IT1.

[0112] The vibration of the second mode is a vibration mode in which intermittent vibration is performed less frequently than in the first mode in a predetermined vibration cycle T2. In the example shown in the figure, in the second mode, the vibration state occurs once in the predetermined vibration cycle T2.

[0113] That is, when the winding speed V changes due to the user's operation, the vibration control unit 53 vibrates the vibration unit 40 in different ways for each variation width ΔV according to the difference in the variation width ΔV of the winding speed V.

[0114] In the case of this example, when the fluctuation range ΔV of the winding speed V is large, the vibration control unit 53 vibrates the vibration unit 40 in a vibration mode with a greater number of "vibrations" within a predetermined vibration period T, compared to a case where the fluctuation range ΔV is small. As described above, the vibration unit 40 vibrates the adjustment unit 30 that the user performs the adjustment operation of the winding speed V. According to the reel 100 configured in this way, the fluctuation range ΔV of the winding speed V can be transmitted to the user by means of vibration. Therefore, through the reel 100, the user can know the state of the winding speed V without relying on visual information such as the winding speed V displayed on the display unit 20, and can focus on the operation of the reel 100 and the fishing rod. Therefore, according to the reel 100 of this embodiment, the convenience of the user can be improved.

[0115] Furthermore, the durations of the vibration period T1 and the vibration period T2 may be equal or different from each other. That is, the vibration period T1 may be equal to the vibration period T2 or the vibration period T1 may be equal to the vibration period T2.

[0116] In addition, the correspondence between the variation amplitude ΔV of the winding speed V and the vibration mode may be opposite to the above example. That is, when the variation amplitude ΔV of the winding speed V is small, the vibration part 40 may be vibrated in a vibration mode with a greater number of "vibrations" within a predetermined vibration period T than when the variation amplitude ΔV is large.

[0117] According to the reel 100 configured in this manner, when the fluctuation width ΔV of the winding speed V is small, the fluctuation of the winding speed V can be more clearly communicated to the user.

[0118] In the above example, the vibration pattern describes a pattern of repeating vibrations according to a certain vibration period T during the continuation of the speed-up operation or the speed-down operation, but is not limited thereto. The vibration pattern may also be a pattern of vibrating in a certain pattern at the start time of the speed-up operation or the speed-down operation, and then not vibrating while the operation continues.

[0119] (Step S70) The vibration control unit 53 determines whether the winding speed V is decelerated. If the vibration control unit 53 determines that the winding speed V is decelerated (Step S70: Yes), the process proceeds to Step S80. If the vibration control unit 53 determines that the winding speed V is not decelerated (Step S70: No), the process proceeds to Step S110.

[0120] (Step S80 ) The vibration control unit 53 determines whether the fluctuation range ΔV of the winding speed V is larger than a predetermined deceleration threshold value TH2 .

[0121] For example, in Figure 8In the waveform W1 shown, the variation range ΔV56 of the winding speed V from time t5 to time t6 is "winding speed V3-winding speed V2". The variation range ΔV78 of the winding speed V from time t7 to time t8 is "0 (zero)-winding speed V3" (i.e. -(negative) winding speed V3). In this case, the variation range ΔV56 is larger than the variation range ΔV78. The variation range ΔV56 is larger than the deceleration threshold TH2, and the variation range ΔV78 is less than the deceleration threshold TH2.

[0122] In this example, the vibration control unit 53 determines that the fluctuation range ΔV of the winding speed V is greater than the predetermined deceleration threshold TH2 for the fluctuation range ΔV56. The vibration control unit 53 determines that the fluctuation range ΔV of the winding speed V is less than the predetermined deceleration threshold TH2 for the fluctuation range ΔV78.

[0123] Back to Fig. 9 When the vibration control unit 53 determines that the variation range ΔV of the winding speed V is greater than the predetermined deceleration threshold TH2 (step S80: Yes), the processing proceeds to step S90. When the vibration control unit 53 determines that the variation range ΔV of the winding speed V is less than the predetermined deceleration threshold TH2 (step S80: No), the processing proceeds to step S100.

[0124] (Step S90 ) The vibration control unit 53 vibrates the vibration unit 40 in the third mode.

[0125] (Step S100 ) The vibration control unit 53 vibrates the vibration unit 40 in the fourth mode.

[0126] Here, refer to Fig.12 as well as Fig.13 An example of the vibration mode of the vibration unit 40 will be described.

[0127] Fig.12 It is a diagram showing an example of the third mode of vibration of the vibration unit 40 according to the present embodiment.

[0128] Fig.13 It is a diagram showing an example of the fourth mode of vibration of the vibration unit 40 according to the present embodiment.

[0129] The third mode of vibration refers to a vibration mode in which intermittent vibration is performed multiple times in a predetermined vibration cycle T3. In the example shown in the figure, in the third mode, the vibration state occurs twice at a vibration interval IT3 in the predetermined vibration cycle T3. Here, the time interval of the vibration interval IT3 is the same as Fig.10The vibration interval IT1 of the first mode shown is different in time interval. That is, in this example, the third mode is a vibration mode in which the vibration interval IT is different from that of the first mode. That is, the vibration interval IT1 of the first mode (i.e., when the winding speed V is increased) and the vibration interval IT3 of the third mode (i.e., when the winding speed V is decreased) are different from each other.

[0130] According to the reel 100 configured in this way, it is possible to inform the user whether the winding speed V is accelerated or decelerated, that is, the change direction of the winding speed V, by means of the difference in vibration patterns. Therefore, the user can know the state of the winding speed V through the reel 100 without relying on visual information such as the change direction of the winding speed V displayed on the display unit 20, and can concentrate on the operation of the reel 100 and the fishing rod. Therefore, the reel 100 of this embodiment can improve the convenience of the user.

[0131] The fourth mode of vibration refers to a vibration mode in which intermittent vibration is performed more times than the third mode in a predetermined vibration cycle T4. In the example shown in the figure, in the fourth mode, the vibration state occurs 4 times at a vibration interval IT4 in a predetermined vibration cycle T4. Here, the time interval of the vibration interval IT4 is set to Fig.12 The length of the fourth mode is half the time interval of the vibration interval IT3 of the third mode shown. That is, the fourth mode repeats "with vibration" and "without vibration" with a period of half the vibration interval IT3 of the third mode.

[0132] That is, the vibrator 40 vibrates the adjuster 30 in a first vibration mode (eg, first mode, second mode) when the winding speed is increased, and in a second vibration mode (eg, third mode, fourth mode) when the winding speed is decreased.

[0133] According to the reel 100 configured in this manner, whether the winding speed V is accelerated or decelerated, that is, the direction of change of the winding speed V can be communicated to the user by the difference in vibration patterns.

[0134] In addition, when the variation amplitude ΔV of the winding speed is the first variation amplitude (for example, larger than the acceleration threshold TH1 or the deceleration threshold TH2), the vibration control unit 53 causes the speed adjustment unit 30 to vibrate in a third vibration mode (for example, the first mode or the third mode); and when the variation amplitude ΔV of the winding speed is the second variation amplitude different from the first variation amplitude (for example, less than the acceleration threshold TH1 or the deceleration threshold TH2), the vibration control unit 53 causes the speed adjustment unit 30 to vibrate in a fourth vibration mode (for example, the second mode or the fourth mode).

[0135] According to the reel 100 configured in this way, whether the fluctuation range ΔV of the winding speed V is large or small, that is, the magnitude of the change in the winding speed V can be informed to the user by the difference in the vibration mode.

[0136] In addition, the durations of the vibration period T3 and the vibration period T4 may be equal or different from each other, that is, the vibration period T3 may be equal to the vibration period T4, or the vibration period T3 may be equal to the vibration period T4.

[0137] The vibration period T1, the vibration period T2, the vibration period T3, and the vibration period T4 may be equal in length or different in length. The vibration control unit 53 may express the first to fourth modes by using the difference in the vibration period T.

[0138] (Step S110) The control unit 50 determines whether to terminate the control of the motor 7. When the control unit 50 determines that the control of the motor 7 is terminated (step S110: Yes), the control unit 50 terminates a series of processes. When the control unit 50 determines that the control of the motor 7 is not terminated (step S110: No), the control unit 50 returns the process to step S10 and continues the control.

[0139] As described above, according to the fishing reel 100 of this embodiment, when the angler, i.e., the user, performs an operation to change the winding speed V, vibration is transmitted to the adjustment unit 30 operated by the user, so that the speed change of the winding speed V can be easily transmitted (notified) to the user's fingers during the operation.

[0140] Furthermore, the vibration unit 40 can limit the range of vibration transmission to the adjustment unit 30 without vibrating the entire reel, so that the vibration unit 40 and its power supply can be miniaturized.

[0141] In addition, as the fishing reel 100 is miniaturized, the adjustment unit 30 is also miniaturized, and on the other hand, more detailed speed changes (i.e., multipolarization of speed) are also required. In such a situation, according to the reel 100, the detailed speed changes can be transmitted (notified) to the user, so the user can reliably and easily perform small gear shifts.

[0142] Furthermore, even when an unexpected change in the winding speed V occurs due to vibration of the ship or swaying of the waves, this can be reliably communicated (notified) to the user, so that minute and delicate adjustments (speed corrections) can be reliably and easily performed.

[0143] Furthermore, when performing a fish-luring operation or the like according to the target fish of the fishing activity, there is a case where it is required to slightly increase or decrease the winding speed V of the reel 100 (i.e., a fine shift operation). In this case, it is preferred that the user can grasp the situation that the actual winding speed V is slightly increased or decreased due to the fine shift operation of the adjustment unit 30 by the vibration of the vibration unit 40. As described above, according to the reel 100 of the present embodiment, when the winding speed V of the reel 100 is slightly increased or decreased, the user can grasp the situation that the actual winding speed V is slightly increased or decreased due to the fine shift operation of the adjustment unit 30 by the vibration of the vibration unit 40. Fig.11 The second mode shown in FIG. 1 is to vibrate the vibrating portion 40, and to slightly reduce the winding speed V by Fig.13 The fourth mode shown causes the vibration portion 40 to vibrate.

[0144] Here, the duration D2 of "vibration" in the second mode is longer than the duration D4 of "vibration" in the fourth mode. That is, the number of "vibration" in the vibration cycle T and the duration D of "vibration" are different in the second mode and the fourth mode.

[0145] Therefore, according to the reel 100 of the present embodiment, when the fluctuation width ΔV of the winding speed V is small (that is, when a minute shift operation is performed), the fluctuation of the winding speed V can be more clearly communicated to the user.

[0146] In addition, the above-mentioned vibration mode is an example and is not limited to this. For example, it can also be Fig.14 , Fig.15 Such a vibration mode is shown.

[0147] Fig.14 It is a diagram showing an example of the fifth mode of vibration of the vibration unit 40 according to the present embodiment.

[0148] Fig.15 It is a diagram showing an example of a sixth mode of vibration of the vibration unit 40 according to the present embodiment.

[0149] In the above example, the vibration pattern is formed by the combination of the two states of "vibration" and "no vibration". Fig.14 , Fig.15 The vibration mode shown in is different from the first to fourth modes described above in that the intensity of vibration is variable. Fig.14 The fifth vibration mode shown is composed of a waveform with increasing intensity of vibration. Fig.15 The sixth vibration mode shown is composed of a waveform in which the intensity of vibration gradually decreases.

[0150] According to the vibration pattern configured in this way, the changing direction and the magnitude of the changing range of the winding speed V can be conveyed (notified) to the user.

[0151] In addition, the above-mentioned corresponding relationship between the change direction of the winding speed V, the magnitude of the change amplitude and the vibration mode, the speed-up threshold TH1, the speed-down threshold TH2 and other parameters are stored in the storage unit 60. The reel 100 may also have a function that allows the user to edit the corresponding relationship and parameters stored in the storage unit 60. According to the reel 100 configured in this way, the corresponding relationship between the state of the winding speed V and the state of the vibration of the vibration unit 40 can be changed in accordance with the user's preference, the characteristics of the target fish of the fishing activity, etc.

[0152] In addition, the program for realizing the functions of the above-mentioned control unit 50 can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and the program stored in the storage medium is read into the computer system equipped with the reel 100 and executed to perform the processing as the above-mentioned control unit 50. Here, "reading the program stored in the storage medium into the computer system and executing it" includes installing a program in the computer system. The "computer system" referred to here includes hardware such as OS and peripheral machines. In addition, the "computer system" may also include multiple computer devices connected via a network, and the network includes communication lines such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and dedicated lines. In addition, "computer-readable storage medium" refers to removable media such as flash memory and storage devices such as solid-state hard disks built into the computer system. In this way, the storage medium storing the program can be a non-temporary storage medium such as ROM. In addition, the storage medium also includes an internal or external storage medium that can be accessed from a distribution server in order to distribute the program. The code of the program stored in the storage medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program in the form that the terminal device can execute. That is, it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in an executable form on the terminal device, and is not limited to the form stored in the distribution server. In addition, the program may be divided into multiple files and combined in the terminal device after being downloaded at different times, or the distribution servers for distributing the divided programs may be different. In addition, the so-called "computer-readable storage medium" also includes a medium that keeps the program for a certain period of time, such as a server when sending a program via a network, or a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that becomes a client. In addition, the above-mentioned program may also be a program for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, it may also be a so-called differential file (differential program) that can realize the above-mentioned functions by combining with a program already stored in the computer system.

[0153] Description of Reference Numerals

[0154] 1 Reel body,

[0155] 2 handles,

[0156] 3 handle axis,

[0157] 5 boxes,

[0158] 6 reels,

[0159] 6a Reel shaft,

[0160] 7 motors,

[0161] 10 Operation panel,

[0162] 20 display unit,

[0163] 30 Adjustment Department,

[0164] 31 Operation Department,

[0165] 40 Vibration Department,

[0166] 50 Control Department,

[0167] 51 Motor control unit,

[0168] 52 display control unit,

[0169] 53 Vibration Control Department,

[0170] 60 Storage Department,

[0171] 71 Motor drive circuit,

[0172] 72 Drum shaft rotation sensor,

[0173] 80 Power Supply Department,

[0174] 100, 100b, 100c winding reels.

Claims

1. A fishing reel for winding a fishing line by means of a rotation output of a motor, comprising: an adjustment unit, which adjusts the rotation output of the motor; a control unit that controls the rotation output of the motor based on the operation of the adjustment unit; The vibrating unit vibrates the adjusting unit when the adjusting unit is operated.

2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein: The adjustment unit has an operation unit for a user to operate. The vibration portion is provided on the operation portion.

3. The fishing reel according to claim 2, wherein: The operating part has a pressure sensing part. The rotation output of the motor is adjusted based on the detection of the pressure sensing unit.

4. The fishing reel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The control unit controls the rotation output of the motor based on the operation of the adjustment unit to control the winding speed of the winding fishing line. The vibrating unit causes the adjusting unit to vibrate in a first vibration mode when the winding speed is increased. When the winding speed is reduced, the adjustment unit is vibrated in a second vibration mode that is different from the first vibration mode.

5. The fishing reel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The control unit controls the rotation output of the motor based on the operation of the adjustment unit to control the winding speed of the winding fishing line. When the winding speed fluctuation range is a first fluctuation range, the adjustment unit is vibrated in a third vibration mode, and when the winding speed fluctuation range is a second fluctuation range different from the first fluctuation range, the adjustment unit is vibrated in a fourth vibration mode different from the third vibration mode.

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