Line wheel seat and fishing rod comprising line wheel seat

Abstract

The invention provides a reel seat for mounting a fishing reel on a rod body, and a fishing rod comprising the reel seat. The line wheel seat comprises a seat body connected with the rod body. The seat body includes a grip portion that is gripped by a finger of a fisherman, and a trigger portion that protrudes downward in the grip portion. The part, gripped by the ring finger, of the gripping part inclines downwards at a first inclination angle relative to the central axis of the base body. A portion of the grip portion gripped by a little finger forms a front surface of the trigger portion, inclined obliquely downward with respect to the central axis at a second inclination angle larger than the first inclination angle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a reel seat for fixing a fishing reel, and to a fishing rod including such a reel seat. Background Art

[0002] In fishing using a reel, a reel seat for mounting the reel on the rod body of a fishing rod is connected to the rod body. The reel is fixed to the reel seat so as to be easily loaded and unloaded. As an example of a reel, a spinning reel is fixed to the lower side of the reel seat. As another example of a reel, a double-axis reel or a bait casting reel is fixed to the upper side of the reel seat. As an example, the double-axis reel can be used in a fishing method known as vertical jigging. In vertical jigging fishing, the angler puts a jig (a form of bait) vertically into the water from a boat and releases or winds the reel while moving the jig by the up and down movement of the fishing rod.

[0003] In fishing using a reel, the angler is able to perform a retrieving motion. The retrieving motion refers to the action of the angler turning the handle of the reel with one hand so that the reel winds up the fishing line. In addition, when the angler performs the retrieving motion, the angler can perform a palming motion. The palming motion refers to the movement of the angler wrapping and gripping the reel and the reel seat with the palm and fingers of the other hand. In a state where the angler does not shake the fishing rod but stably grips the reel seat by the palming motion, the angler moves the iron plate lure by the up and down movement of the fishing rod, and can perform a hooking motion of hooking the fish hook in the fishing ditch. Therefore, when fishing using a dual-axis reel, the palming motion is a necessary and unique gripping motion of the angler.

[0004] In order for the angler to perform the palming motion without shaking the fishing rod, the angler maintains a tension state in the hand that grips the reel and the reel seat. Therefore, if the angler performs the palming motion for a long time, pain may be generated in the fingers gripping the reel seat, and the stability of the gripping form of the palming motion may be reduced.

[0005] Generally, when an angler performs a palming motion, the angler grips the reel seat with four fingers except for the thumb. In particular, the angler grips the reel seat with four fingers in a state where the four fingers are closely attached to each other. In the palming motion performed for a long time, pain may occur in the first and second joints of the fingers. Therefore, the angler needs to perform the palming motion with a gripping form that reduces tension and pain.

[0006] In the vertical jigging fishing method, the angler can move the jigging lure by rotating the elbow and shoulder while lowering the top end of the fishing rod and fixing the wrist. At this time, the angler sometimes performs an action of raising or lowering the front end of the fishing rod by a sudden movement of the wrist in order to move the jigging lure (so-called jigging action). The angler needs to quickly change the gripping position of the fingers in the gripping form of the palm action in order to smoothly move the wrist from the wrist fixed state to perform the jigging action, and needs to stably maintain the gripping form after changing the gripping position.

[0007] Accordingly, there is a need for a reel seat that can alleviate the tension and pain applied to the fingers during long-term palm action and can stably maintain the gripping form of the palm action to perform iron plate action. Summary of the invention

[0008] The disclosed embodiments provide a reel seat that solves at least one or more of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that does not cause tension and pain to the fingers, and provides a long-term and excellent use experience for anglers. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that realizes the rapid change of the gripping position of the fingers and the stable gripping form after the gripping position is changed.

[0009] The disclosed embodiments relate to a reel seat for mounting a fishing reel on a rod body of a fishing rod. The reel seat of one embodiment includes a seat body and a movable cover. The seat body includes a hole formed along the axial direction of the rod body and connected to the rod body, a mounting portion for the fishing reel seat, a gripping portion located below the mounting portion, and a triggering portion protruding downward in the gripping portion. The movable cover is connected to the seat body in a manner that it can move along the central axis of the hole, and fixes the fishing reel to the mounting portion.

[0010] The gripping portion includes a first gripping surface portion, a second gripping surface portion, a third gripping surface portion, and a fourth gripping surface portion. The first gripping surface portion is configured to be gripped by an index finger. The second gripping surface portion extends rearward from the first gripping surface portion. The third gripping surface portion extends from the second gripping surface portion to the trigger portion in a manner that is inclined downwardly obliquely relative to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion, and forms a front surface of the trigger portion. In a side view of the seat body, the third gripping surface portion has a first inclined front end contour line, and the fourth gripping surface portion has a second inclined front end contour line. The first inclined front end contour line is inclined at a first inclination angle relative to the central axis. The second inclined front end contour line is inclined at a second inclination angle greater than the first inclination angle relative to the central axis, and is connected to the first inclined front end contour line.

[0011] In one embodiment, the gripping portion includes a triggering boundary portion formed between the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion and inclined relative to the central axis. The gripping portion is bent by the triggering boundary portion so that the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion are separated from each other.

[0012] In one embodiment, in a side view of the seat body, the first inclined front end contour line and the second inclined front end contour line are inclined relative to each other to form an angle centered at a junction point between the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first inclination angle is in the range of 20 to 30 degrees downward from the central axis, and the second inclination angle is in the range of 55 to 70 degrees downward from the central axis.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first inclined front end contour line is formed as a straight line having a length in a range of 12 mm to 20 mm.

[0015] In one embodiment, the gripping portion includes a fifth gripping surface portion, the fifth gripping surface portion being located between the trigger portion and the rear end of the seat body. The fifth gripping surface portion is configured to be gripped by a little finger moved from the fourth gripping surface portion. In a side view of the seat body, the fifth gripping surface portion has a fourth lower end contour line formed as a straight line.

[0016] In one embodiment, the fourth lower end contour line of the fifth grip surface portion is formed as a straight line having a length in the range of 10 mm to 18 mm.

[0017] In one embodiment, a first vertical distance between the central axis and a junction of the first inclined front end contour line and the second inclined front end contour line is greater than a second vertical distance between the fourth lower end contour line and the central axis. In addition, the second vertical distance is greater than a third vertical distance between the central axis and a third lower end contour line of the second gripping surface portion.

[0018] In one embodiment, the trigger portion comprises a gripping lower end portion connected to the fourth gripping surface portion, wherein the gripping lower end portion is inclined relative to the central axis at an inclination angle greater than the second inclination angle so as to support the little finger.

[0019] In one embodiment, in the side view of the seat body, the gripping lower end portion has a vertical front end contour line perpendicular to the central axis and connected to the second inclined front end contour line. In the front view of the seat body, the gripping lower end portion has an inverted triangle shape.

[0020] In one embodiment, the second gripping surface portion includes a bite signal transmission portion and a bite signal boundary portion. The bite signal transmission portion is configured to transmit a bite signal to the middle finger. The bite signal transmission portion is formed so that the thickness of the seat body is smaller than the thickness at the first gripping surface portion and the thickness at the third gripping surface portion. The bite signal boundary portion surrounds the bite signal transmission portion and separates the bite signal transmission portion from the first gripping surface portion and the third gripping surface portion.

[0021] In one embodiment, in the side view of the seat body, the hook bite signal transmission part has a third lower end contour line formed as a straight line. In addition, in the cross-sectional view of the seat body, the hook bite signal transmission part has an outer peripheral contour line, which becomes a part of the circumference line of the imaginary circle. The imaginary circle is located concentrically with the imaginary inscribed circle inscribed in the hole, and has a radius greater than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle.

[0022] In one embodiment, the seat body has a thickness in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm at the hook bite signal transmission portion.

[0023] In one embodiment, the seat body includes a cylindrical end portion connected to the movable hood, and the cylindrical end portion extends from the mounting portion and the first gripping surface portion along the central axis. The first gripping surface portion includes a protruding surface portion and a bulging surface portion. The protruding surface portion is located below the central axis and protrudes radially outward from the cylindrical end portion toward the central axis. The bulging surface portion extends rearward from the protruding surface portion and bulges radially outward. The movable hood includes a movable hood portion and a accommodating portion. The movable hood portion moves along the upper end edge of the protruding surface portion to be positioned above the protruding surface portion and fixes a portion of the fishing reel to the mounting portion. The accommodating portion is formed as a space located below the movable hood portion to accommodate the protruding surface portion.

[0024] In one embodiment, in a side view of the seat body, the protruding surface portion of the first gripping surface portion has a first lower end contour line, the bulging surface portion of the first gripping surface portion has a second lower end contour line, and the second gripping surface portion has a third lower end contour line. The first lower end contour line is curved concavely relative to the central axis. The second lower end contour line is connected to the first lower end contour line and is curved convexly relative to the central axis. The third lower end contour line is connected to the second lower end contour line and is formed as a straight line.

[0025] In addition, the disclosed embodiments relate to a fishing rod including a reel seat. A fishing rod according to one embodiment comprises a rod body and the reel seat according to the above embodiments, wherein the reel seat is connected to the rod body.

[0026] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the gripping portion of the seat body has first to fourth gripping surface portions that provide a gripping range for each of the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, and enables the ring finger to grip the third gripping surface portion with the wrist slightly bent. Therefore, the angler can adopt a gripping form for palm action without tension and pain in the fingers.

[0027] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third gripping surface portion of the gripping portion separates the gripping range of the ring finger from the gripping range of the middle finger and the gripping range of the little finger, and limits the gripping range of the ring finger to the gripping portion. Therefore, the gripping form for palm movements can be maintained by the ring finger. In addition, in both the example in which the gripping portion is gripped in a state in which the middle finger and the ring finger are in close contact and the example in which the gripping portion is gripped in a state in which a space is formed between the middle finger and the ring finger, the gripping form for palm movements does not collapse and can be stably maintained.

[0028] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third gripping surface portion of the gripping portion is inclined relative to the central axis of the seat body, the fourth gripping surface portion of the gripping portion is further inclined relative to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion, and the fifth gripping surface portion of the gripping portion is located behind the trigger portion. Accordingly, it is possible to clearly distinguish the gripping range of the ring finger and the gripping range of the little finger at the trigger portion. In addition, after the gripping position of the little finger is changed to the fifth gripping surface portion, the third gripping surface portion can be stably gripped by the ring finger, and the gripping form for palm action can be stably maintained together with the change in position of the little finger. In addition, immediately after the little finger moves to the fifth gripping surface portion, the ring finger can be supported by the fourth gripping surface portion, and the movement of the wrist for the iron plate action can be smoothly performed from the wrist fixed state.

[0029] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fourth gripping surface portion of the gripping portion is inclined relative to the central axis of the seat body at an inclination angle greater than the inclination angle of the third gripping surface portion. In addition, the gripping lower end portion of the trigger portion is connected to the fourth gripping surface portion, is inclined at an inclination angle greater than the inclination angle of the fourth gripping surface portion, and forms an inverted triangle shape. Accordingly, the gripping lower end portion can prevent the little finger from slipping off the fourth gripping surface portion, and can enable the little finger to smoothly move from the fourth gripping surface portion to the fifth gripping surface portion.

[0030] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second gripping surface portion of the gripping portion has a bite signal transmission portion, the bite signal transmission portion being formed to be thinner than the first gripping surface portion and the third gripping surface portion. The bite signal transmission portion of the second gripping surface portion can reliably transmit the bite signal to the middle finger with high sensitivity when the index finger and the middle finger gently grip the seat body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 The figure is a side view showing a fishing rod according to an embodiment, wherein the fishing rod includes a reel seat according to an embodiment.

[0032] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An enlarged side view of the fishing rod shown.

[0033] Figure 3 1 is a side view showing a reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0034] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A top view of the reel seat is shown.

[0035] Figure 5 is along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5.

[0036] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 An exploded side view of the reel seat is shown.

[0037] Figure 7 1 is a perspective view showing a seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment.

[0038] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A side view of a seat is shown, with the gripping portion of the seat indicated in grey.

[0039] Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 A side view of the seat body is shown.

[0040] Fig.10 yes Figure 7A top view of the seat body is shown.

[0041] Fig.11 yes Figure 7 An enlarged side view of the seat body is shown.

[0042] Fig.12 yes Figure 7 The front view of the seat body is shown.

[0043] Fig.13 yes Figure 7 Rear view of the seat body shown.

[0044] Fig.14 yes Figure 7 A bottom view of the seat body is shown.

[0045] Fig.15 is along Fig.14 A cross-sectional view taken along line 15-15.

[0046] Fig.16 is along Fig.10 A cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16.

[0047] Fig.17 is a perspective view showing an example of an angler's fingers grasping a body of a reel seat according to one embodiment in a palm motion.

[0048] Fig.18 1 is a side view showing an example of a gripping form in which an angler's ring finger grasps a body of a reel seat according to an embodiment to maintain a palm action.

[0049] Fig.19 1 is a side view showing another example of a gripping form in which a fisherman's ring finger grasps a body of a reel seat according to an embodiment to maintain a palm action.

[0050] Fig. 20 1 is a side view showing an example of a fisherman bending his wrist downward for palm movement in a state where he grips the seat body of the reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0051] Fig.21 It shows the angler from Fig. 20 The state shown is a side view of an example of performing iron plate exercises with the wrist bent upward.

[0052] Fig. 22 It means that the fisherman Fig.21 The state shown is a side view of an example of performing iron plate movements with the wrist further bent upward.

[0053] Fig.231 is a side view showing the movement of the little finger in the palm movement of the angler when the fingers of the angler grip the body of the reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0054] Fig.24 The present invention is a perspective view showing the movement of the little finger in the palm movement of the angler when the fingers of the angler are gripping the body of the reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0055] Fig.25 1 is a side view showing an example in which the middle finger of an angler grips the second grip surface portion in a state in which the fingers of the angler grip the seat body of the reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0056] Fig.26 1 is a perspective view showing an example in which the middle finger of an angler grips the second grip surface portion in a state in which the fingers of the angler grip the seat body of the reel seat according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] For the purpose of explaining the technical idea of ​​the present disclosure, the embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated. The scope of rights according to the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments presented below or the detailed description of these embodiments.

[0058] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms and scientific terms used in this disclosure include the meanings commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. All terms used in this disclosure are selected to more clearly describe this disclosure, rather than to limit the scope of the rights according to this disclosure.

[0059] Expressions such as “including,” “comprising,” “having,” etc. used in this disclosure should be understood as open-ended terms with the possibility of covering other embodiments unless otherwise mentioned in the phrase or sentence containing such expressions.

[0060] Unless otherwise specified, singular expressions described in the present disclosure may encompass plural expressions, and this will also apply to singular expressions recited in the claims.

[0061] The expressions such as “first”, “second”, etc. used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish a plurality of elements from one another and are not intended to limit the order or importance of the elements.

[0062] In the present disclosure, the description that one element is “connected” or “coupled” to another element should be understood to indicate that the above-mentioned one element can be directly connected or coupled to the above-mentioned another element, and it should be further understood that the above-mentioned one element can be connected or coupled to the above-mentioned another element via a new element.

[0063] The dimensions and values ​​described in the present disclosure are not limited to the dimensions and values ​​described herein. Unless otherwise specified, the dimensions and values ​​can be understood to mean the described value and an equivalent range including the value.

[0064] As used in this disclosure, the directional term "forward" refers to the direction toward the thin end of the fishing rod, while the directional term "rearward" refers to the direction toward the butt end of the fishing rod. Figure 1 , the arrow of the forward direction TD indicates the forward direction pointing to the thin end of the fishing rod, and the arrow of the backward direction BD indicates the backward direction pointing to the tail end of the fishing rod. The directional term "upward" and the directional term "downward" used in the present disclosure are based on the upward side and the downward side in the drawings.

[0065] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings represent the same or corresponding elements. Further, in the following description of the embodiments, redundant descriptions for the same or corresponding elements may be omitted. However, even if the description of an element is omitted, it is not intended to exclude such an element in any embodiment.

[0066] Figure 1 The figure is a side view showing a fishing rod according to an embodiment, wherein the fishing rod includes a reel seat according to an embodiment. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An enlarged side view of the fishing rod shown. Figure 1 and Figure 2 .

[0067] The fishing rod 100 includes a rod body 110. The rod body 110 has a thin and long shape and can be elastically deformed when fishing. The rod body may be a tubular member or a cylindrical column member. The fishing rod may include a single rod body or a plurality of rod bodies.

[0068] Figure 1 The fishing rod 100 shown includes a first rod body 111, a second rod body 112, and a third rod body 113. The first rod body 111 may be referred to as a base rod body, and forms a tail end side portion of the fishing rod. The second rod body 112 and the third rod body 113 may be connected in a manner that the rear end portion of the third rod body 113 is assembled to the front end portion of the second rod body 112. As another example, the fishing rod may include a plurality of rod bodies connected in a telescopic manner.

[0069] The fishing rod 100 may include a plurality of fishing line guides 120. The plurality of fishing line guides 120 are attached to the second rod body 112 and the third rod body 113. The fishing line guide 120 may include a guide ring through which the fishing line can pass, and a frame that supports the guide ring and is attached to the rod body. The fishing line guide 120 guides the fishing line through the guide ring. When the lure is vertically dropped from the boat into the water and the lure is thrown, the fishing line is released from the fishing reel 130 (hereinafter referred to as the "reel"). When the fish is landed, the fishing line is wound onto the reel 130.

[0070] The fishing rod 100 includes a reel seat 140 for mounting a reel 130 on the rod body 110 according to an embodiment. The reel seat 140 may be coupled to the rear end of the second rod body 112, and the front end of the first rod body 111 may be coupled to the rear end of the reel seat 140. The reel seat 140 fixedly supports the reel 130. The angler can manipulate the fishing reel 130 with one hand while holding the reel seat 140 with the other hand.

[0071] In a fishing rod of an embodiment, the reel 130 may be a so-called dual-axis reel or a so-called baitcasting reel. In a dual-axis reel, the rotation axis of the spool for winding the fishing line is arranged to be orthogonal to the rod body, and the rotation axis is supported on both sides thereof. The reel 130 is detachably coupled to the upper side of the reel seat 140.

[0072] The wire wheel 130 has a first leg 131 and a second leg 132 extending in opposite directions. The first leg 131 and the second leg 132 are fixed to the wire wheel seat 140. Figure 2 In the illustrated example, the first leg 131 extends in the rearward direction BD, and the second leg 132 extends in the forward direction TD. When the reel seat 140 releasably fixes the first leg 131 and the second leg 132, the reel 130 may be detachably coupled to the reel seat 140.

[0073] The reel seat 140 includes a seat body 200 that functions as a reel seat body. The angler can grip the seat body 200. The reel 130 is seated on the upper side of the seat body 200, and a portion of the reel 130 (e.g., the first leg 131) is fixed to the seat body. The reel seat 140 includes a movable hood 300 that fixes a portion of the reel 130 (e.g., the second leg 132) to the seat body 200. The movable hood 300 is movably coupled to the seat body 200.

[0074] Figure 3 1 is a side view showing a reel seat according to one embodiment. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A top view of the reel seat is shown. Figure 5 is along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. Figures 3 to 5 .

[0075] In the reel seat 140 according to one embodiment, the seat body 200 has a tubular shape. The seat body 200 serves to connect with the rod body (e.g., Figure 1 The first rod body and the second rod body shown in the figure are connected, and play the role of fixing the support wheel (for example, Figure 1 A portion of the seat body 200 may be gripped by the angler's fingers, and a portion of the seat body 200 that is not gripped may be coupled to the movable hood 300.

[0076] The seat body 200 having a tubular shape has a hole 210 formed in the seat body along the axial direction AD of the rod body or along the longitudinal direction of the seat body. In this regard, the axial direction AD of the rod body means a direction extending through the center of the circular cross-sectional shape of the rod body in the longitudinal direction of the rod body. The hole 210 can be coupled to the rod body of the fishing rod (e.g., Figure 1 ). The first rod body and the second rod body shown in FIG.

[0077] The hole 210 is formed to pass through the seat body 200 between the front end and the rear end of the seat body in the axial direction AD of the rod body. Alternatively, the hole 210 may be formed to penetrate a portion of the seat body 200. The hole 210 has a substantially circular cross-sectional shape and defines a central axis CA. The central axis CA of the hole means an imaginary axis extending through the center of the cross-sectional shape of the hole 210 in the longitudinal direction of the seat body, and may be the central axis of the seat body. The surface of the hole 210 may have a plurality of grooves formed along the central axis CA.

[0078] The rod body of the fishing rod can be inserted and assembled into the hole 210. As an example, Figure 1 The rear end of the second rod body 112 shown can be inserted from the front end of the seat body along the central axis CA and assembled into the hole 210. In addition, as an example, Figure 1 The front end portion of the first rod body 111 shown can be inserted from the rear end of the seat body along the central axis CA and assembled into the hole 210. Therefore, the reel seat 140 is connected with the first and second rod bodies inserted into the hole 210. Adhesive is applied to the surface of the hole 210 and the outer peripheral surface of the rod body, so that the reel seat 140 and the rod body can be connected by bonding.

[0079] The seat body 200 supports the wire wheel on its upper side. The seat body 200 has a mounting portion 220 for the wire wheel seat. For example, Figure 2 The first leg and the second leg of the wire wheel shown in the figure are seated on the mounting portion 220. The mounting portion 220 forms the upper portion of the outer surface of the seat body 200 along the central axis CA. As an example, the mounting portion 220 may include a surface of a pair of track portions 221 formed on the upper side of the seat body along the central axis CA.

[0080] The seat body 200 has a fixed cover portion 222 located at the rear end of the mounting portion 220. The fixed cover portion 222 is located at a position opposite to the movable cover 300 along the central axis CA. The fixed cover portion 222 is formed as a wedge-shaped groove. When the reel is attached to the seat body 200, the first leg is inserted into the fixed cover portion 222, and the fixed cover portion 222 fixes the first leg to the mounting portion 220.

[0081] The seat body of the fishing reel seat according to one embodiment enables the angler's fingers to stably grasp the seat body when the angler performs a palming action. In addition, the seat body realizes a rapid position change of the fingers during the palming action. To this end, the seat body 200 has a gripping portion 230 that each finger of the angler grasps. The gripping portion 230 is located below the mounting portion 220.

[0082] The gripping portion 230 forms an outer surface of the seat body 200 and is configured to be gripped by the fingers of the angler. The gripping portion 230 may form an outer surface of the seat body except the mounting portion 220, that is, a side surface and a lower surface of the seat body. Further, the seat body 200 has a triggering portion 240 protruding downward in the gripping portion 230. The triggering portion 240 protrudes downward (in the radially outward direction RD of the central axis CA) in the seat body 200 and is formed as a protrusion having a shape similar to a trigger. When the angler grips the seat body 200, the triggering portion 240 may be located between the ring finger and the little finger, and may allow the angler to stably grip the seat body through the triggering portion 240.

[0083] In a reel seat according to one embodiment, the gripping portion 230 includes a first gripping surface portion 2310, a second gripping surface portion 2320, a third gripping surface portion 2330, a fourth gripping surface portion 2340, and a fifth gripping surface portion 2350. The first to fifth gripping surface portions 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, and 2350 are sequentially positioned from the front end of the seat body in the rearward direction BD.

[0084] The first gripping surface portion 2310 is spaced farthest forward from the trigger portion 240. In a reel seat according to one embodiment, the first gripping surface portion 2310 includes a protruding surface portion 2311 spaced farthest from the trigger portion 240, and a bulging surface portion 2312 connected to the protruding surface portion 2311 and extending rearward from the protruding surface portion 2311. The protruding surface portion 2311 is located below the central axis CA of the hole. The protruding surface portion 2311 is formed as a curved surface that is curved in an arc shape along the circumferential direction CD of the central axis and is curved concavely in an arc shape relative to the central axis CA. The bulging surface portion 2312 is formed as a curved surface that is curved in an arc shape along the circumferential direction CD and bulges convexly in the radially outward direction RD.

[0085] The second gripping surface portion 2320 extends rearward from the bulging surface portion 2312 of the first gripping surface portion. The third gripping surface portion 2330 extends rearward from the second gripping surface portion 2320 to the trigger portion 240. The third gripping surface portion 2330 may be an outer surface of the seat body, which transitions from the second gripping surface portion 2320 to the trigger portion 240. The fourth gripping surface portion 2340 extends rearward from the third gripping surface portion 2330 and forms a front surface of the trigger portion 240. The fifth gripping surface portion 2350 is separated from the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 and is located between the trigger portion 240 and the rear end of the seat body 200. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the seat body 200 may not include the fifth gripping surface portion 2350, and the rear end of the trigger portion 240 may be connected to the rear end of the seat body.

[0086] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Exploded side view of the reel seat shown. Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 .

[0087] The seat body 200 includes a cylindrical end portion 250 coupled to the movable hood 300. The cylindrical end portion 250 extends from the mounting portion 220 and the first gripping surface portion 2310 (the protruding surface portion 2311 of the first gripping surface portion) toward the front side along the central axis CA. The protruding surface portion 2311 is located below the central axis CA and is formed in a manner protruding in the radially outward direction RD relative to the cylindrical end portion 250.

[0088] The cylindrical end portion 250 has a male thread 251. The male thread 251 is formed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical end portion 250 and is located within a predetermined range between the front end of the seat body and the first gripping surface portion 2310. The male thread 251 is coupled to the movable hood 300 by a screwing action. The cylindrical end portion 250 has a pair of guide grooves 252. The pair of guide grooves 252 are positioned relative to each other with respect to the central axis CA of the hole 210. The pair of guide grooves 252 guide the movement of the movable hood 300 along the central axis CA. Each guide groove 252 extends from the front end of the cylindrical end portion (the front end of the seat body) along the central axis CA via the male thread 251 to the rail portion 221. Each guide groove 252 passes through the upper end edge 2313 of the protruding surface portion 2311 of the first gripping surface portion along the central axis CA.

[0089] The movable hood 300 is coupled to the cylindrical end portion 250 in a manner that allows it to move along the central axis CA of the hole, and fixes the reel to the mounting portion 220. The movable hood 300 moves toward the fixed hood portion 222, and presses and fixes the second leg of the reel to the bottom mounting portion 220. The movable hood 300 can move along the cylindrical end portion 250 by means of a screwing action. The movable hood 300 includes a fastening nut 310 that causes the screwing action, and a movable body 320 that can move along the central axis CA by the fastening nut 310. The fastening nut 310 and the movable body 320 are formed in a ring shape, and the cylindrical end portion 250 passes through the fastening nut 310 and the movable body 320.

[0090] The fastening nut 310 is rotatable along the outer circumference of the cylindrical end portion 250. The fastening nut 310 has a female thread 311 on the inner circumference, and is coupled to the cylindrical end portion 250 in a manner that allows rotation along the circumferential direction CD of the central axis CA. The male thread 251 and the female thread 311 engage with each other, whereby the fastening nut 310 is coupled to the cylindrical end portion 250 so as to be movable by a screwing action. When the fastening nut 310 is rotated in the circumferential direction CD by the angler, the fastening nut 310 can move forward or backward along with the rotation thereof due to the screwing action between the female thread 311 and the male thread 251.

[0091] The fastening nut 310 is connected to the movable body 320 in a manner that allows relative rotation in the circumferential direction CD. The movable body 320 can move along the central axis CA but does not rotate in the circumferential direction CD. The movable body 320 is guided by the guide groove 252 of the cylindrical end so as to move only along the central axis CA. The movable body 320 includes an annular portion 321, a movable cover portion 322, a housing portion 323, and a pair of guide protrusions 324.

[0092] The fastening nut 310 includes a flange 312, an engagement groove 313 adjacent to the flange 312, and an engagement protrusion 314 adjacent to the engagement groove 313 in its rear end portion. The flange 312, the engagement groove 313, and the engagement protrusion 314 extend in the circumferential direction CD. The annular portion 321 of the movable body includes an engagement protrusion 3211 and an engagement groove 3212 adjacent to the engagement protrusion 3211 at its front end portion. The engagement protrusion 3211 and the engagement groove 3212 extend in the circumferential direction CD. The engagement protrusion 3211 engages with the engagement groove 313 of the fastening nut, and the engagement protrusion 314 of the fastening nut engages with the engagement groove 3212. Since the fastening nut 310 can be rotated in the circumferential direction CD in a state where the engagement protrusion 314 of the fastening nut is engaged with the engagement groove 3212 of the annular portion, the fastening nut 310 is coupled to the movable body 320 in a relatively rotatable manner.

[0093] The movable cover portion 322 forms a part of the upper part and the rear part of the movable body 320. The accommodation portion 323 is located at the opposite side of the movable cover portion 322, and forms a part of the lower part and the rear part of the movable body 320. The movable cover portion 322 extends from the annular portion 1230 in the rearward direction BD, and is formed in a shape covering a part of the reel (for example, the second leg of the reel). For example, the movable cover portion 322 may have a shape corresponding to a shape obtained by bisecting a truncated cone in its axial direction. The accommodation portion 323 is formed as a portion located on the opposite side of the movable cover portion 322, for example, a space located below the movable cover portion 322. When the truncated cone shape of the movable body 320 is assumed, the accommodation portion 323 may be formed in a shape corresponding to a shape obtained by cutting off such a truncated cone shape to retain the movable cover portion 322.

[0094] The pair of guide protrusions 324 guide the movement of the movable body 320. The pair of guide protrusions 324 may be formed at a pair of lower end edges 3221 of the movable cover portion 322, respectively, and protrude toward the central axis CA. Each guide protrusion 324 is inserted into each guide groove 252 in a slidable manner. The guide groove 252 formed along the central axis CA restricts the rotation of the guide protrusion 324 in the circumferential direction CD. Therefore, the guide protrusion 324 and the movable body 320 can be moved only along the central axis CA through the guide groove 252.

[0095] If the fastening nut 310 is rotated in one direction of the circumferential direction CD, the fastening nut 310 moves the movable body 320 toward the fixed cover part 222 via the flange 312 through the screwing action of the male thread 251 and the female thread 311. When the movable body 320 moves toward the fixed cover part 222 through the fastening nut 310, the movable cover part 322 contacts a part of the reel (the second leg of the reel). As the fastening nut 310 further rotates in a state where the movable cover part 322 contacts the second leg of the reel, the movable cover part 322 can press and fix the second leg to the mounting part 220 of the seat body through the thread tightening force between the male thread 251 and the female thread 311. If the fastening nut 310 is rotated in a direction opposite to the one direction, the fastening nut 310 moves away from the fixed cover part 222 through the screwing action between the male thread 251 and the female thread 311. The engaging protrusion 314 of the fastening nut 310 pulls the engaging protrusion 3211 of the annular portion 321 forward, whereby the movable body 320 and the movable cover portion 322 move away from the fixed cover portion 222. The movable body 320 is pushed toward or away from the fixed cover portion 222 by the forward or backward movement of the fastening nut 310.

[0096] The movable body 320 includes a reinforcing cover 325 that reinforces the movable cover portion 322. The reinforcing cover 325 is engaged with a pair of lower end edges 3221 of the movable cover portion 322, and is formed in a manner of covering the movable cover portion 322 in the circumferential direction CD. When the movable cover portion 322 presses and fixes the second leg portion to the mounting portion, the reinforcing cover 325 can prevent the movable cover portion and the guide protrusion from being deformed in the lateral direction of the seat body, and can allow the guide protrusion 324 to be reliably retained in the guide groove 252.

[0097] The protruding surface portion 2311 of the first gripping surface portion and the accommodating portion 323 of the movable body are located at opposite positions along the central axis CA. The protruding surface portion 2311 and the accommodating portion 323 have complementary shapes. The protruding surface portion 2311 has an upper end edge 2313 corresponding to the lower end edge 3221 of the movable cover portion, and a front end edge 2314 corresponding to the rear end edge 3231 of the accommodating portion 323. The protruding surface portion 2311 is formed so that an insertion space is formed between the upper end edge 2313 and the surface of the guide groove 252. When the movable body 320 is moved toward the fixed cover portion 222, a part of the guide protrusion 324 can be inserted into such an insertion space. Since the protruding surface portion 2311 and the accommodating portion 323 have complementary shapes, the protruding surface portion 2311 can be inserted into the accommodating portion 323, and the accommodating portion 323 can accommodate the protruding surface portion 2311.

[0098] When the movable body 320 moves toward the fixed cover portion 222 by the tightening nut 310, the movable cover portion 322 moves backward along the upper end edge 2313 of the protruding surface portion 2311, and is positioned above the protruding surface portion 2311. In addition, as the movable cover portion 322 moves toward the fixed cover portion 222, the protruding surface portion 2311 is inserted into and accommodated in the accommodation portion 323. Therefore, when the movable cover portion 322 presses and fixes the second leg portion to the mounting portion 220, the movable cover portion 322 is positioned above the protruding surface portion 2311 of the first gripping surface portion, and the movable cover portion 322 and the protruding surface portion 2311 are positioned in the vertical direction VD. In addition, while the movable cover portion 322 is positioned above the protruding surface portion 2311, the protruding surface portion 2311 is inserted into the accommodation portion 323. Accordingly, the reel seat according to one embodiment can be configured so that the overall length becomes smaller, and can be configured so that the gripping range of the seat body gripped by the fingers of the angler is longer.

[0099] The seat body 200 has an inclined edge 223 interconnecting the rail portion 221 and the upper end edge 2313 of the protruding surface portion. The inclined edge 223 is inclined upward and rearward from the upper end edge 2313 of the protruding surface portion, and is connected to the rail portion 221. The movable hood portion 322 of the movable hood has a rear end edge 3222 that is inclined so as to correspond to the inclined edge 223. When the movable hood portion 322 fixes the second leg portion to the mounting portion 220, the rear end edge 3222 is located adjacent to the inclined edge 223.

[0100] Figure 5 and Figure 6 The movable cover shown includes a fastening nut 310. In a reel seat according to another embodiment, the movable cover may include a locking nut located in front of the fastening nut to prevent the fastening nut from loosening (e.g., Figure 2 The locking nut 330 is shown. Similar to the coupling between the clamping nut and the cylindrical end, the locking nut is coupled to the cylindrical end in a manner that allows it to move by a screwing action.

[0101] In a reel seat according to an embodiment, the seat body 200 is integrally formed by injection molding. The seat body 200 may be integrally molded from a thermoplastic resin so as to have the above-mentioned mounting portion, the fixed cover portion, the grip portion, the trigger portion, and the cylindrical end portion. For example, the seat body 200 may be integrally formed using a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin. The carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin has a lower density and a higher tensile strength when compared to a commonly used glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin. Thus, the seat body of the reel seat according to an embodiment can reduce weight, and the thickness of the portion that contacts the fingers of the angler can be thinned.

[0102] Figure 7 1 is a perspective view of a reel seat according to an embodiment, wherein the double-dashed line indicates that the angler's fingers grip the reel seat. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A side view of a seat is shown, with the gripping portion of the seat indicated in grey. Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 A side view of the seat body is shown. Fig.10 yes Figure 7 The top view of the seat body is shown. Figures 7 to 10 .

[0103] The seat 200 includes a gripping portion 230 located below the mounting portion 220, and a triggering portion 240 protruding downward in the gripping portion 230. The gripping portion 230 forms an outer surface of the seat below the mounting portion 220, and can be gripped by the fingers of the angler. The triggering portion 240 can be gripped by the fingers of the angler and can support the fingers of the angler. In a reel seat according to an embodiment, the gripping portion 230 includes a first gripping surface portion 2310, a second gripping surface portion 2320, a third gripping surface portion 2330, a fourth gripping surface portion 2340, and a fifth gripping surface portion 2350, thereby providing a differentiated gripping range for the fingers of the angler. The edge of each gripping surface portion observed in a side view of the seat 200 or when the seat 200 is observed from a lateral side forms a line. In addition, the edge of each gripping surface portion observed in a cross-sectional view or a front view of the seat 200 or when the seat is observed from the front side or the rear side forms a line. In the present disclosure, a line forming an edge of each gripping surface portion viewed in a side view, a cross-sectional view, or a front view of a seat body is referred to as a contour line.

[0104] The first gripping surface portion 2310 is configured to be gripped by the index finger F1. The first gripping surface portion 2310 includes a curved surface forming a protruding surface portion 2311 and a curved surface forming a bulging surface portion 2312. In a side view of the seat body, or when the seat body is viewed from the lateral side, the first gripping surface portion 2310 has lower end contour lines 2315 and 2316. Specifically, the first gripping surface portion 2310 has a first lower end contour line 2315 located in the protruding surface portion 2311, and a second lower end contour line 2316 located in the bulging surface portion 2312 and connected to the first lower end contour line 2315. The first lower end contour line 2315 is formed as a curve that is concavely curved in an arc shape toward the central axis CA. The second lower end contour line 2316 is formed as a curve that is convexly curved in an arc shape relative to the central axis CA. Therefore, the first gripping surface portion 2310 has lower end contour lines 2315 and 2316 formed as waveforms. The lower end contour lines 2315 and 2316 having a wave shape are arc-curved concavely relative to the central axis toward the rear end of the seat body, and thereafter, are arc-curved convexly relative to the central axis.

[0105] The second gripping surface portion 2320 is connected to the first gripping surface portion 2310 and extends backward from the first gripping surface portion 2310. The second gripping surface portion 2320 is configured to be gripped by the index finger F1 and the middle finger F2. The second gripping surface portion 2320 is formed as a curved surface that is discontinuously curved in an arc shape along the circumferential direction CD. In a side view of the seat body, the second gripping surface portion 2320 has a third lower end contour line 2321. The third lower end contour line 2321 is connected to the second lower end contour line 2316 and is formed as a straight line. The third lower end contour line 2321 may be parallel to the central axis CA. Alternatively, the third lower end contour line 2321 may be inclined at a slight angle relative to the central axis CA.

[0106] The third gripping surface portion 2330 is configured to be gripped by the ring finger F3. The third gripping surface portion 2330 is connected to the second gripping surface portion 2320 and extends rearward and downward from the second gripping surface portion 2320. The third gripping surface portion 2330 extends from the second gripping surface portion 2320 to the trigger portion 240, thereby forming a portion of the gripping portion transitioning from the second gripping surface portion 2320 to the trigger portion 240. The third gripping surface portion 2330 extends from the second gripping surface portion 2320 so as to be inclined obliquely downward relative to the central axis CA, specifically, so as to be inclined in an inclined direction between the rearward direction BD and the downward direction LD. The third gripping surface portion 2330 is inclined relative to the central axis CA so that the vertical distance between the central axis CA and a point of the third gripping surface portion perpendicular to the central axis increases in the rearward direction BD. Since the third gripping surface portion 2330 is inclined relative to the central axis CA, the third gripping surface portion 2330 has a first inclined front end contour line 2331 in a side view of the seat body. The first inclined front end contour line 2331 is connected to the third lower end contour line 2321. In the reel seat according to one embodiment, the first inclined front end contour line 2331 may be formed as a straight line.

[0107] The fourth gripping surface portion 2340 is configured to be gripped by the little finger F4. The fourth gripping surface portion 2340 is connected to the third gripping surface portion 2330 and extends rearward and downward from the third gripping surface portion 2330. The fourth gripping surface portion 2340 is a portion of the gripping portion, which forms the front surface of the trigger portion 240. The fourth gripping surface portion 2340 extends from the third gripping surface portion 2330 so as to be more obliquely inclined downward relative to the central axis CA than the third gripping surface portion 2330, specifically, so as to be more inclined than the third gripping surface portion 2330 in the oblique direction between the rearward direction BD and the downward direction LD. The fourth gripping surface portion 2340 is inclined relative to the central axis CA so that the vertical distance between the central axis CA and the point of the fourth gripping surface portion perpendicular to the central axis increases in the rearward direction BD. Since the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 is inclined relative to the central axis CA, the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 has a second inclined front end contour line 2341 in a side view of the seat body. The second inclined front end contour line 2341 is connected to the first inclined front end contour line 2331. In the reel seat according to one embodiment, the second inclined front end contour line 2341 may be formed as a straight line.

[0108] The fifth gripping surface portion 2350 is located between the trigger portion 240 and the rear end of the seat body, and extends from the upper end of the trigger portion 240 to the rear end of the seat body 200. The fifth gripping surface portion 2350 is configured to be gripped by the little finger F4. For example, when the angler changes or switches the gripping position of the little finger F4, the little finger F4 can move from the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 to the fifth gripping surface portion 2350 via the trigger portion 240 (see Figure 7 ). The fifth gripping surface portion 2350 is configured to be gripped by the little finger F4 moved from the fourth gripping surface portion 2340. The fifth gripping surface portion 2350 is formed as a curved surface that is curved in an arc shape in the circumferential direction CD. In a side view of the seat body, the fifth gripping surface portion 2350 has a fourth lower end contour line 2351. The fourth lower end contour line 2351 can be formed as a straight line. The fourth lower end contour line 2351 can be parallel to the central axis CA, or can be inclined at a slight angle relative to the central axis CA. As an example, the fourth lower end contour line 2351 is formed as a straight line having a length in the range of 10 mm to 18 mm, thereby providing a length that enables the little finger to fully grip the fifth gripping surface portion.

[0109] In a reel seat according to one embodiment, the lower end contour line of the second gripping surface portion 2320 is located closest to the central axis CA, and the junction point of the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 is located farthest from the central axis CA than the lower end contour lines of the first gripping surface portion 2310, the second gripping surface portion 2320, and the fifth gripping surface portion 2350. Fig. 9, the seat body 200 has a first vertical distance D1, which is measured in the vertical direction VD between the central axis CA and the junction 2361 of the first inclined front end contour line 2331 and the second inclined front end contour line 2341. The seat body 200 has a second vertical distance D2, which is measured along the vertical direction VD between the fourth lower end contour line 2351 and the central axis CA. The seat body 200 has a third vertical distance D3, which is measured along the vertical direction VD between the third lower end contour line 2321 and the central axis CA. The first vertical distance D1 is greater than the second vertical distance D2, and the second vertical distance D2 is greater than the third vertical distance D3. The second gripping surface portion 2320, the third gripping surface portion 2330, the fourth gripping surface portion 2340, and the fifth gripping surface portion 2350 are positioned to have the above-mentioned vertical distances, thereby allowing the angler's fingers to stably grip the seat body.

[0110] Fig.11 yes Figure 7 An enlarged side view of the seat body is shown. Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig.11 .

[0111] The third gripping surface portion 2330 is not only inclined downward relative to the central axis CA, but also extends from the second gripping surface portion to the trigger portion 240. The fourth gripping surface portion 2340 extends from the third gripping surface portion 2330 so as to be more inclined downward than the third gripping surface portion 2330. The first inclined front end contour line 2331 of the third gripping surface portion 2330 is inclined at a first inclination angle A1 relative to the central axis CA, and the second inclined front end contour line 2341 of the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 is inclined at a second inclination angle A2 relative to the central axis CA. The second inclination angle A2 is greater than the first inclination angle A1. Thus, the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 are formed to be distinguished from each other in the gripping portion and the triggering portion, so that a distinguished gripping range can be provided to each of the ring finger F3 and the little finger F4. Furthermore, the third grip surface portion 2330 and the fourth grip surface portion 2340 more inclined than the third grip surface portion provide different inclined sensations to the ring finger F3 and the little finger F4, and thus the angler can feel grip sensations different from each other on the ring finger F3 and the little finger F4.

[0112] The third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340, which are gripped distinguishably by the ring finger F3 and the little finger F4, are tilted at a specific angle relative to the central axis CA. As an example, the first tilted front end contour line 2331 of the third gripping surface portion 2330 tilts downward from the central axis CA at a first tilt angle A1, which is in the range of 20 to 30 degrees. In addition, as an example, the second tilted front end contour line 2341 of the fourth gripping surface portion tilts downward from the central axis CA at a second tilt angle A2, which is in the range of 55 to 70 degrees. That is, the second tilted front end contour line 2341 tilts at a larger tilt angle than the first tilted front end contour line 2331, thereby providing the ring finger F3 and the little finger F4 with a tilted feeling and a gripping feeling that can be clearly distinguished. Further, as an example, the first inclined front end contour line 2331 is formed as a straight line having a length in the range of 12 mm to 20 mm, thereby providing a length that enables the ring finger F3 to sufficiently grip the third grip surface portion.

[0113] The third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 are inclined at different angles from each other, and the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 are clearly divided in the gripping portion 230. The gripping portion 230 includes a trigger boundary portion 2360 that separates the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340. The trigger boundary portion 2360 may be formed in the shape of a line in the gripping portion 230. The trigger boundary portion 2360 is formed in an arc shape between the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340, and is inclined with respect to the central axis CA. That is, in a side view of the seat body, the trigger boundary portion 2360 is formed in the shape of a line inclined with respect to the central axis CA, and the trigger boundary portion 2360 extends from a junction 2361 of the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion to an inclined direction between the rearward direction BD and the upward direction UD. Since the third grip surface portion 2330 and the fourth grip surface portion 2340 are inclined at different angles by the trigger boundary portion 2360 , the grip portion 230 is bent by the trigger boundary portion 2360 so as to separate the third grip surface portion 2330 and the fourth grip surface portion 2340 from each other.

[0114] The third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340, which are tilted at different angles, are tilted relative to each other so as to form an angle A3 centered at the joining point 2361. Therefore, in the side view of the seat body, the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 are positioned to correspond to the respective hypotenuses of a triangle, and the angle A3 forms the vertex angle of such a triangle. That is, the first tilted front end contour line 2331 and the second tilted front end contour line 2341 formed as straight lines can correspond to the respective hypotenuses of the triangle. Since the first tilted angle A1 is in the range of 20 degrees to 30 degrees and the second tilted angle A2 is in the range of 55 degrees to 70 degrees, the first tilted front end contour line 2331 and the second tilted front end contour line 2341 can form an angle A3 in the range of 130 degrees to 155 degrees.

[0115] In the reel seat according to one embodiment, the trigger portion 240 includes a lower end portion for the little finger F4 to grip, and the lower end portion of the trigger portion can allow the little finger F4 to quickly move from the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 to the fifth gripping surface portion 2350 . Fig.12 and Fig.13 They are Figure 7 The front view and rear view of the seat body are shown. Figures 11 to 13 .

[0116] The trigger portion 240 includes a gripping lower end portion 241 connected to the fourth gripping surface portion 2340, and a little finger gripping the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 can be gripped on the gripping lower end portion 241. The gripping lower end portion 241 is inclined at an angle greater than the second inclination angle A2 relative to the central axis CA, and thus can support the little finger. Thus, the gripping lower end portion 241 can prevent the little finger from sliding off the fourth gripping surface portion 2340.

[0117] In the side view of the seat body, the gripping lower end portion 241 has a vertical front end contour line 2411. The vertical front end contour line 2411 is connected to the second inclined front end contour line 2341 and is perpendicular to the central axis CA. In addition, in the front view and the rear view of the reel seat, the gripping lower end portion 241 has an inverted triangle shape. Therefore, a pair of lateral end edges 2412 of the gripping lower end portion 241 respectively correspond to a pair of hypotenuses of the inverted triangle having a downward vertex. In addition, an angle A4 between the pair of lateral end edges 2412 corresponds to the vertex angle of the inverted triangle, and the lowermost end of the gripping lower end portion 241 corresponds to the vertex of the inverted triangle. When the little finger moves from the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 to the fifth gripping surface portion 2350 in order to change the gripping position of the little finger, each lateral end edge 2412 of the gripping lower end portion 241 formed in the inverted triangle enables the little finger to move quickly and smoothly.

[0118] Fig.14 yes Figure 7Bottom view of the seat shown. Figure 7 , Fig. 9 and Fig.14 .

[0119] When a fish bites a lure or a jig, the bite is transmitted to the rod body and the seat body through the fishing line as a form of vibration. The vibration caused by the bite can be called a bite signal. In a reel seat according to an embodiment, the seat body 200 can reliably transmit the bite signal to the middle finger F2 gripping the second gripping surface portion 2320.

[0120] The second gripping surface portion 2320 of the gripping portion includes a bite signal transmitting portion 2322 configured to transmit a bite signal to the middle finger F2, and a bite signal boundary portion 2323 that distinguishes and separates the bite signal transmitting portion 2322 from the first gripping surface portion 2310 and the third gripping surface portion 2330. The bite signal transmitting portion 2322 is located between the first gripping surface portion 2310 and the third gripping surface portion 2330, and the bite signal boundary portion 2323 is formed so as to surround the bite signal transmitting portion 2322. The bite signal boundary portion 2323 is formed in the shape of a line in the second gripping surface portion 2320. The bite signal boundary portion 2323 is formed in a circular or elliptical shape between the first gripping surface portion 2310 and the third gripping surface portion 2330, thereby separating the bite signal transmitting portion 2322 having a circular or elliptical shape from the first gripping surface portion 2310 and the third gripping surface portion 2330.

[0121] Fig.15 It is along Fig.14 A cross-sectional view taken along line 15-15 of FIG. Fig.16 It is along Fig.10 A cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16 of FIG. Figures 14 to 16 .

[0122] The bite signal transmission part 2322 is located between the first gripping surface part 2310 and the third gripping surface part 2330 in the lower side of the seat body along the central axis CA. The bite signal transmission part 2322 may be formed as a curved surface similar to the outer surface of a cylindrical shape centered on the central axis CA. Therefore, in the side view of the seat body, the third lower end contour line 2321 of the second gripping surface part 2320 formed as a straight line becomes the lower end contour line of the bite signal transmission part 2322. Further, in the cross-sectional view of the seat body, the bite signal transmission part 2322 has an outer peripheral contour line 2324 that becomes a part of the circumference line of the imaginary circle IC1 centered on the central axis CA. The imaginary circle IC1 is located concentrically with the imaginary inscribed circle IC2 inscribed in the hole 210, and has a radius greater than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle IC2 (i.e., the radius of the hole 210).

[0123] refer to Fig.15 , the outer peripheral contour line 2324 of the bite signal transmission portion 2322 is a part of a circumferential line having a constant radius relative to the central axis CA, and the second gripping surface portion 2320 has an outer peripheral contour line having a different curvature relative to the bite signal boundary portion 2323. Fig.16 , the third lower end contour line 2321 of the hook bite signal transmission portion 2322 is connected to both the second lower end contour line 2316 of the first gripping surface portion 2310 and the first inclined front end contour line 2331 of the third gripping surface portion 2330 through the hook bite signal boundary portion 2323. The second lower end contour line 2316 is curved convexly in an arc shape relative to the central axis CA, and the first inclined front end contour line 2331 is inclined at a first inclination angle relative to the central axis CA. However, the third lower end contour line 2321 is formed as a straight line, and the hook bite signal boundary portion 2323 separates the third lower end contour line 2321 from the second lower end contour line 2316 and the first inclined front end contour line 2331. As described above, since the bite signal boundary portion 2323 separates the bite signal transmission portion 2322 from the first gripping surface portion 2310 and the third gripping surface portion 2330, and separates the bite signal transmission portion 2322 from other areas of the second gripping surface portion 2320, the bite signal boundary portion 2323 can provide the middle finger F2 with a tactile sensation for allowing the middle finger F2 to identify the bite signal transmission portion 2322.

[0124] The thickness of the seat body at the bite signal transmission portion 2322 is smaller than the thickness of the seat body at other gripping surface portions adjacent to the bite signal transmission portion 2322. The thickness of the seat body may be a distance measured between a point located in the inward surface of the hole 210 and a point located in the gripping portion on an imaginary line perpendicular to the central axis CA. For example, the seat body 200 may have a first thickness T1 at a point of the first gripping surface portion 2310 spaced forward from the bite signal transmission portion 2322, may have a second thickness T2 at the bite signal transmission portion 2322, and may have a third thickness T3 at a point of the third gripping surface portion 2330 spaced rearward from the bite signal transmission portion 2322. The first thickness T1 may gradually decrease along the rearward direction BD, and the third thickness T3 may gradually increase along the rearward direction BD. However, the bite signal transmission portion 2322 is formed such that the thickness of the seat body 200 is smaller than the thickness at the first gripping surface portion 2310 and the thickness at the third gripping surface portion 2330. That is, the base body 200 has a second thickness T2 smaller than the first thickness T1 and the third thickness T3 at the hook bite signal transmission portion 2322. For example, the base body 200 may have a second thickness T2 in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm at the hook bite signal transmission portion 2322.

[0125] In the region of the second gripping surface portion 2320 in which the bite signal transmission portion 2322 is formed, the seat body 200 has no cavity between the bite signal transmission portion 2322 and the hole 210 and has a thin thickness. Since the seat body is made of the above-mentioned carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, the seat body not only has a thin thickness in the region of the bite signal transmission portion 2322, but also can reliably transmit the bite signal to the middle finger with high sensitivity.

[0126] Fig.17 is a perspective view showing an example of an angler's fingers grasping a body of a reel seat according to one embodiment in a palm motion. Fig.17 .

[0127] When the angler grasps the seat body, the angler can grasp the respective grasping surface portions of the grasping portion with four fingers except the thumb. For example, in the palm action, the first to fourth grasping surface portions 2310, 2320, 2330 and 2340 of the grasping portion can be grasped by the index finger F1, the middle finger F2, the ring finger F3 and the little finger F4. In addition, in order to change the grasping position of the little finger in the palm action, the little finger F4 can be moved from the fourth grasping surface portion 2340 located in the trigger portion 240 to the fifth grasping surface portion 2350 located behind the trigger portion 240 (see Fig.17 bold arrow).

[0128] The first gripping surface portion 2310 and the second gripping surface portion 2320 of the gripping portion have lower end contours formed in different shapes. The third gripping surface portion 2330 of the gripping portion has a first inclined front end contour 2331 inclined relative to the central axis CA, and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 of the gripping portion has a second inclined front end contour 2341 inclined downwardly more than the first inclined front end contour 2331. The gripping surface portions having the above-mentioned distinguishable shapes can provide distinguishable gripping sensations and gripping ranges to each finger. The third gripping surface portion 2330, which is inclined obliquely downward from the second gripping surface portion 2320, can be gripped by the ring finger F3 in a state where the angler gently bends his wrist. The middle finger F2 gripping the second gripping surface portion 2320 and the little finger F4 gripping the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 are positioned to clamp the ring finger F3, and thus, the grip of the ring finger F3 can be assisted. Hereby, the angler is able to adopt a stable grip in the palm of hand action without tension or pain in the fingers.

[0129] The third gripping surface portion 2330 is inclined obliquely downward relative to the central axis CA, and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 is inclined more obliquely downward than the third gripping surface portion 2330. Thus, the third gripping surface portion 2330 can limit the gripping range of the ring finger F3, and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 can clearly distinguish the gripping range of the little finger F4 in the trigger portion 240 from the gripping range of the ring finger F3. In addition, during the palm action, after the little finger F4 moves to the fifth gripping surface portion 2350 via the trigger portion 240, the ring finger F3 can stably grip the third gripping surface portion 2330, and the angler can take a stable gripping form for the palm action.

[0130] Fig.18 and 19 2 is a side view showing an example of a gripping pattern in which a fisherman's ring finger grasps a body of a reel seat according to an embodiment to maintain a palm action. Fig.18 and Fig.19 .

[0131] exist Fig.18 and Fig.19 , the third gripping surface portion 2330 of the gripping portion is shown in gray. The third gripping surface portion 2330 of the gripping portion separates the gripping range of the ring finger F3 from the gripping range of the middle finger F2 in the second gripping surface portion 2320 and the gripping range of the little finger F4 in the fourth gripping surface portion 2340, and limits the gripping range of the ring finger F3 in the gripping portion. Fig.18 As shown in FIG. 1 , in an example where the ring finger F3 grasps the third grasping surface portion 2330 while the middle finger F2 and the ring finger F3 are in close contact and tension with each other, the grasping form of the palm action can be stably maintained. Fig.19 As shown, in the example where the ring finger F3 grasps the third grasping surface portion 2330 with a space between the middle finger F2 and the ring finger F3, the grasping form for palm action can be stably maintained. Therefore, in the reel seat according to one embodiment, since the third grasping surface portion 2330 clearly limits the grasping range of the ring finger, the grasping form for palm action will not collapse and can be stably maintained regardless of whether the middle finger F2 and the ring finger F3 are in a close contact state or a spaced state.

[0132] Figure 20 to Figure 22 An example of an angler performing a jigging action is shown in a state where the angler grips the seat body of the reel seat according to one embodiment. Fig. 20 is a side view showing an example of an angler bending his wrist downward to perform a palming motion. Fig.21 It means that the angler Fig. 20 The state shown is a side view of an example in which the wrist is bent upward. Fig. 22 It means that the fisherman Fig.21The state shown is a side view of an example in which the wrist is further bent upward. Figure 20 to Figure 22 .

[0133] Reference Fig. 20 In the palming motion, the angler lowers the thin end of the fishing rod while holding the seat. Fig. 20 In the state shown, the wrist joint WR is bent downward, that is, bent in the direction toward the little finger F4, and the wrist is in a wrist fixed state. Each gripping surface portion of the gripping portion 230 provides a distinguishable gripping range to each finger corresponding to each gripping surface portion. Therefore, the four fingers F1, F2, F3 and F4 can grip the gripping portion in parallel with the wrist axis WA without applying a strong force to the wrist joint.

[0134] When the angler makes a jigging move through the quick movement of the wrist, the wrist joint WR moves from Fig. 20 The wrist is bent upward, that is, bent in the direction opposite to the little finger F4. Fig.21 and Fig. 22 , the little finger F4 quickly moves from the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 to the fifth gripping surface portion 2350, and grips the fifth gripping surface portion 2350. The fifth gripping surface portion 2350 is gripped by the little finger F4 moved from the fourth gripping surface portion 2340, and the ring finger F3 stably grips the third gripping surface portion 2330 and is supported by the fourth gripping surface portion 2340. Accordingly, together with the rapid change in the position of the little finger, a stable gripping form can be maintained after the change in the gripping position. In addition, the movement of the wrist for iron plate action can be controlled from Fig. 20 The wrist fixation shown is performed smoothly.

[0135] Fig.23 and Fig.24 1 and 2 are a side view and a perspective view respectively, showing the action of the little finger F4 in the palm action when the fisherman's fingers grasp the body of the reel seat according to one embodiment. Fig.23 and Fig.24 .

[0136] The third gripping surface portion 2330 extending from the second gripping surface portion 2320 to the trigger portion 240 is inclined relative to the central axis CA. The fourth gripping surface portion 2340 extending from the third gripping surface portion 2330 and forming the front surface of the trigger portion is more inclined relative to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion 2330. Therefore, the gripping range of the ring finger F3 and the gripping range of the little finger F4 are clearly distinguished at the trigger portion 240 and in front of the trigger portion 240. The gripping lower end portion 241 of the trigger portion 240 is inclined relative to the central axis CA at an inclination angle greater than the second inclination angle A2 of the fourth gripping surface portion 2340. Therefore, the little finger F4 is gripped at the gripping lower end portion 241 in a gripping form of palm action to prevent sliding downward. The gripping lower end portion 241 has each lateral end edge 2412 formed in an inverted triangle. Therefore, the angler gently spreads the bent little finger F4, and can quickly move the little finger F4 to the fifth gripping surface portion 2350 by passing the little finger F4 along each lateral end edge 2412 of the gripping lower end portion 241. After the little finger F4 moves to the fifth gripping surface portion 2350, the ring finger F3 can be supported by the fourth gripping surface portion 2340. Since the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 is inclined at the second inclination angle A2 greater than the first inclination angle A1 of the third gripping surface portion 2330, the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 can prevent the ring finger F3 from slipping and falling, and the ring finger F3 can stably maintain the gripping form of gripping the third gripping surface portion 2330.

[0137] Fig.25 and Fig.26 1 and 2 are a side view and a perspective view respectively, showing an example of a fisherman's middle finger F2 gripping the second gripping surface portion 2320 in a state where the fisherman's fingers grip the reel seat according to one embodiment. Fig.25 and Fig.26 .

[0138] Since the middle finger F2 can firmly grasp the seat body during the palm movement, the middle finger F2 may not be sensitive to the hook bite signal. When the angler stops operating the reel and wants to sense the subtle hook bite signal, he or she can gently grasp the seat body with the index finger F1 and the middle finger F2 and wait for the hook bite signal. Fig.25 and Fig.26 As shown in gray in FIG. 2 , the second gripping surface portion 2320 includes a bite signal transmitting portion 2322 that effectively transmits a bite signal to the middle finger F2 waiting for the bite signal. At the bite signal transmitting portion 2322, the thickness of the seat body is thinner than that at the first and third gripping surface portions 2310 and 2330 adjacent to the bite signal transmitting portion 2322. Therefore, the bite signal generated by the fish biting the hook can be reliably transmitted to the middle finger F2 with high sensitivity through the bite signal transmitting portion 2322.

[0139] The technical concept of the present disclosure has been described so far with reference to some embodiments and examples shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that various substitutions, modifications and changes can be made without departing from the technical concept and scope of the present disclosure that can be understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. In addition, it should be understood that such substitutions, modifications and changes fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A reel seat (140) for mounting a fishing reel (130) on a rod body (110), comprising: A seat body (200) comprising a hole (210) formed along the axial direction of the rod body and connected to the rod body, a mounting portion (220) for the fishing reel to sit on, a gripping portion (230) located below the mounting portion, and a triggering portion (240) protruding downward in the gripping portion; and a movable hood (300) coupled to the seat body so as to be movable along the central axis (CA) of the hole and fixing the fishing reel to the mounting portion, Wherein, the gripping portion comprises: a first gripping surface portion (2310) configured to be gripped by an index finger (F1); a second gripping surface portion (2320) extending rearwardly from the first gripping surface portion; a third gripping surface portion (2330) extending from the second gripping surface portion to the trigger portion so as to be inclined obliquely downward relative to the central axis; and a fourth gripping surface portion (2340) extending rearwardly from the third gripping surface portion so as to be more obliquely inclined downwardly than the third gripping surface portion relative to the central axis and forming a front surface of the trigger portion, and Wherein, in the side view of the seat body, the third gripping surface portion has a first inclined front end contour line (2331) inclined at a first inclination angle (A1) relative to the central axis, and the fourth gripping surface portion has a second inclined front end contour line (2341) inclined at a second inclination angle (A2) greater than the first inclination angle relative to the central axis and connected to the first inclined front end contour line.

2. The reel seat according to claim 1, wherein: The gripping portion (230) includes a triggering boundary portion (2360) formed between the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) and inclined relative to the central axis (CA), The gripping portion is bent by the triggering boundary portion so that the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion are separated from each other.

3. The reel seat according to claim 1, wherein: In a side view of the seat body, the first inclined front end contour line (2331) and the second inclined front end contour line (2341) are inclined relative to each other so as to form an angle (A3) centered on the joining point (2361) of the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340).

4. The reel seat according to claim 1, wherein: The first inclination angle (A1) is in the range of 20 to 30 degrees downward from the central axis (CA), and the second inclination angle (A2) is in the range of 55 to 70 degrees downward from the central axis.

5. The reel seat according to claim 4, wherein: The first inclined front end contour line (2331) is formed as a straight line with a length ranging from 12 mm to 20 mm.

6. The reel seat according to claim 1, wherein: The gripping portion (230) further comprises a fifth gripping surface portion (2350) located between the trigger portion (240) and the rear end of the seat body (200). wherein the fifth gripping surface portion is configured to be gripped by a little finger (F4) moved from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and Wherein, in the side view of the seat body, the fifth gripping surface portion has a fourth lower end contour line (2351) formed as a straight line.

7. The reel seat according to claim 6, wherein: The fourth lower end contour line (2351) is formed as a straight line having a length in the range of 10 mm to 18 mm.

8. The reel seat according to claim 6, wherein: a first vertical distance (D1) between the central axis (CA) and a junction (2361) of the first inclined front end contour line (2331) and the second inclined front end contour line (2341) is greater than a second vertical distance (D2) between the fourth lower end contour line (2351) and the central axis, Wherein, the second vertical distance is greater than a third vertical distance (D3) between the central axis and a third lower end contour line (2321) of the second gripping surface portion (2320).

9. The reel seat according to claim 1, wherein: The trigger portion (240) includes a gripping lower end portion (241) connected to the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), The gripping lower end is inclined relative to the central axis (CA) at an angle greater than the second angle of inclination (A2) so as to support the little finger (F4).

10. The reel seat according to claim 9, wherein: In a side view of the seat body, the gripping lower end portion (241) has a vertical front end contour line (2411) perpendicular to the central axis (CA) and connected to the second inclined front end contour line (2341), Wherein, in the front view of the seat body, the gripping lower end portion has an inverted triangle shape.

11. The reel seat according to claim 1, wherein: The second gripping surface portion (2320) includes a bite signal transmitting portion (2322) configured to transmit a bite signal to the middle finger (F2), and a bite signal boundary portion (2323) surrounding the bite signal transmitting portion and separating the bite signal transmitting portion from the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the third gripping surface portion (2330), The hook-biting signal transmission portion is formed so that the thickness (T2) of the seat body (200) is smaller than the thickness (T1) at the first gripping surface portion and the thickness (T3) at the third gripping surface portion.

12. The reel seat according to claim 11, wherein: In the side view of the seat body, the hook-biting signal transmission part (2322) has a third lower end contour line (2321) formed as a straight line. Wherein, in the cross-sectional view of the seat body, the hook bite signal transmission part has an outer peripheral contour line (2324), and the outer peripheral contour line (2324) becomes a part of the circumference line of an imaginary circle (IC1), and the imaginary circle (IC1) is concentrically positioned with an imaginary inscribed circle (IC2) inscribed in the hole (210) and has a radius greater than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle.

13. The reel seat according to claim 11, wherein: The thickness (T2) of the seat body (200) at the hook-biting signal transmission portion (2333) is in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm.

14. The reel seat according to claim 1, wherein: The seat body (200) includes a cylindrical end portion (250) extending from the mounting portion (220) and the first gripping surface portion (2310) along the central axis (CA) and coupled to the movable hood (300). Wherein, the first gripping surface portion comprises: a protruding surface portion (2311) located below the central axis and protruding in a radially outward direction (RD) of the central axis relative to the cylindrical end; and a bulging surface portion (2312) extending rearwardly from the protruding surface portion and bulging in the radially outward direction, and The movable cover (300) comprises: A movable cover portion (322) that moves along an upper end edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion to be located above the protruding surface portion and fixes a portion of the fishing reel (130) to the mounting portion; and A housing portion (323) is formed as a space located below the movable cover portion and housing the protruding surface portion.

15. The reel seat according to claim 14, wherein: In a side view of the seat body, the protruding surface portion (2311) of the first gripping surface portion (2310) has a first lower end contour line (2315) that is concavely curved in an arc shape relative to the central axis (CA), wherein, in a side view of the seat body, the bulging surface portion (2312) of the first gripping surface portion has a second lower end contour line (2316) that is convexly curved relative to the central axis and connected to the first lower end contour line, and Wherein, in the side view of the seat body, the second gripping surface portion (2320) has a third lower end contour line (2321) connected to the second lower end contour line and formed into a straight line.

16. A fishing rod comprising: Rod body (110); and According to any one of claims 1 to 15, the reel seat (140) is connected to the rod body.

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