Reel seat and fishing rod comprising same

Abstract

The invention provides a reel seat for installing a fishing reel with a first leg and a second leg on a rod body of a fishing rod, and the fishing rod comprising the reel seat. The winding drum seat comprises a seat body combined with the rod body; and a movable cover movably coupled to the base. The first leg and the second leg are mounted on the mounting part of the seat body, and the fastening nut of the movable cover is combined with the external thread connected to the cylindrical end part of the mounting part. The seat body includes a cover support portion disposed between the mounting portion and the male thread. The cover support portion protrudes radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion. When the movable cover portion of the movable cover fixes the second leg to the mounting portion, the cover supporting portion is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion of the movable cover and supports the annular portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a reel seat for fixing a fishing reel and a fishing rod including the reel seat. Background Art

[0002] In fishing using a reel, a reel seat (real seat) for mounting the reel on the rod body of a fishing rod is coupled to the rod body. The reel is detachably fixed to the reel seat. 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, a double axis reel is used in a fishing method called vertical jigging. In vertical jigging, the angler drops a jig (a form of artificial bait) vertically from a boat into the water, moves the jig by moving the fishing rod up and down, and releases or reels the reel at the same time.

[0003] When fishing with a reel, anglers sometimes perform a retrieving action. The retrieving action refers to the action of the angler turning the handle of the reel with one hand in order to make the reel roll up the fishing line. In addition, when the angler performs the retrieving action, the angler sometimes performs a palming action. The palming action refers to the action of the angler holding the reel and the reel seat with the palm and fingers of the other hand. In a state where the angler holds the reel seat stably without shaking the fishing rod by the palming action, the angler moves the fishing hook by moving the fishing rod up and down, and performs a hooking action to hook the fish on the fish hook. Therefore, in fishing with a double-axis reel, the palming action is necessary and is a unique holding action of the angler.

[0004] In order to make the angler perform the wrapping action without shaking the fishing rod, the angler maintains a tense state of the hands holding the reel and the reel seat. Therefore, if the angler performs the wrapping action for a long time, the fingers holding the reel seat will feel pain, and the stability of the grip used for the wrapping action may be reduced.

[0005] Generally, when an angler performs the wrap grip, the angler holds the reel seat with four fingers other than the thumb. In particular, the angler holds the reel seat with four fingers in a state where the four fingers are closely attached to each other. During the long wrap grip, pain may occur in the first and second joints of the fingers. Therefore, the angler needs to perform the wrap grip in a gripping form that reduces tension and pain.

[0006] In vertical sea fishing, the angler can move the hook by rotating the elbow and shoulder while lowering the tip of the fishing rod and fixing the wrist. At this time, the angler uses the internal rotation (snap) of the wrist to move the fishing hook (so-called hook action). In order to perform the hook action, the angler flexibly moves the wrist from the fixed wrist state, and for this purpose, it is necessary to quickly change the gripping position of the fingers in the gripping form of the wrapping action and stably maintain the gripping form after the gripping position is changed.

[0007] Therefore, there is a demand for a reel seat that can alleviate the tension and pain applied to the fingers during the long-term gripping action and stably maintain the gripping state of the gripping action for moving the hook.

[0008] The reel seat may have a seat body formed in a tubular shape for inserting the rod body. The seat body is coupled to the rod body and has a fixed cover for fixing one leg of the reel. A movable cover for fixing the other leg of the reel is coupled to the seat body movably along the central axis. When the movable cover fixes the leg of the reel to the seat body, the movable cover may sometimes tilt relative to the central axis due to the reaction force from the leg of the reel. If the movable cover tilts relative to the central axis, the reel cannot be stably fixed to the seat body, and parts of the movable cover may be damaged. Therefore, a reel seat with a movable cover capable of stably fixing the reel is required.

[0009] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Gazette No. 3866509 Summary of the invention

[0010] Technical problem to be solved by the invention

[0011] The disclosed embodiments provide at least one reel seat that solves the problems of the prior art described above. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that can maintain a movable hood on a seat body without tilting relative to the center axis of the seat body and stably fix the reel. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that does not cause tension and pain in the fingers, but provides anglers with a good feeling of use for a long time. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that realizes a rapid change of the gripping position of the fingers and a stable gripping form after the gripping position is changed.

[0012] Technical solutions for solving technical problems

[0013] The disclosed embodiment relates to a reel seat for mounting a fishing reel having a first leg and a second leg 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 has a hole for inserting the rod body. The movable cover is movably coupled to the seat body.

[0014] The seat body includes a mounting portion, a cylindrical end portion, a fixed cover portion, an external thread, a guide groove and a cover support portion. The first and second legs of the reel are mounted on the mounting portion. The cylindrical end portion is connected to the mounting portion and combined with the movable cover. The fixed cover portion is located on the mounting portion opposite to the cylindrical end portion and fixes the first leg. The external thread is formed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical end portion. The guide groove is extended from one end of the cylindrical end portion through the external thread. The cover support portion is arranged between the mounting portion and the external thread on the same side as the mounting portion, and protrudes from the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical end portion toward the outer radial direction of the central axis of the hole.

[0015] The movable hood includes a fastening nut, an annular portion, a movable hood portion, and a guide protrusion. The fastening nut can be rotatably coupled to the external thread. The annular portion has an inner circumferential surface surrounding the end of the cylinder, is coupled to the fastening nut, and can be moved along the central axis through the fastening nut. The movable hood portion extends from the annular portion toward the fixed hood portion, presses and fixes the second leg to the mounting portion. The guide protrusion is formed as an annular portion and can be slidably inserted into the guide groove.

[0016] The cover support portion is configured to be located in a first gap formed between the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end and the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion when the movable cover portion fixes the second leg to the mounting portion, and to contact the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion to support the annular portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the cover support portion includes a cover support surface forming an outer surface of the cover support portion. The cover support surface contacts the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion in the outer radial direction to prevent the annular portion and the guide protrusion from tilting relative to the central axis in a direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable cover portion.

[0018] In one embodiment, the cover support surface is formed on the cover support portion so as to be covered by the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion when the movable cover portion fixes the second leg.

[0019] In one embodiment, the cover support portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion in a manner that a second gap is formed between the cover support surface and the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion when the movable cover portion fixes the second leg to the mounting portion. The thickness of the second gap is smaller than the thickness of the first gap and can be in the range of 0 mm to 2 mm.

[0020] In one embodiment, in a front view of the seat body, the cover support surface is curved with the same curvature as the curvature of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion, and is formed in an arc shape having a center on the central axis.

[0021] In one embodiment, the cover support portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion so that a protruding thickness of the cover support portion relative to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion is within a range of 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm.

[0022] In one embodiment, the mounting portion and the cover support portion form a portion of the upper surface of the seat body or a portion of the lower surface of the seat body. The cover support portion is arranged between the mounting portion and the external thread between a pair of virtual lines extending from both side edges of the mounting portion in parallel with the central axis.

[0023] In one embodiment, the seat body may include a protruding surface portion, which is located on the opposite side of the mounting portion and the cover support portion with respect to the central axis and protrudes in the radial direction of the outer side relative to the end of the cylinder. The movable cover portion protrudes from the annular portion in a manner of moving along the edge of the protruding surface portion and being located on the opposite side of the protruding surface portion. The movable cover may include a receiving portion formed as a space between the movable cover portion and the annular portion and receiving the protruding surface portion.

[0024] In one embodiment, the seat body may include a grip portion located below the mounting portion and a trigger portion protruding downward in the grip portion. The grip portion includes a first grip surface portion, a second grip surface portion, a third grip surface portion, and a fourth grip surface portion. The first grip surface portion includes a protruding surface portion configured to be gripped by an index finger. The second grip surface portion extends rearward from the first grip surface portion. The third grip surface portion extends from the second grip surface portion to the trigger portion in a manner that is inclined obliquely downward relative to the central axis. The fourth grip surface portion extends rearward from the third grip surface portion in a manner that is more inclined obliquely downward relative to the central axis than the third grip surface portion, forming a front surface of the trigger portion. In a side view of the seat body, the third grip surface portion has a first inclined front end contour line, and the fourth grip 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.

[0025] In one embodiment, the grip portion includes a trigger boundary portion formed between the third grip surface portion and the fourth grip surface portion and inclined relative to the central axis. The grip portion is bent by the trigger boundary portion to separate the third grip surface portion from the fourth grip surface portion.

[0026] In one embodiment, the grip portion includes a fifth grip surface portion located between the trigger portion and the rear end of the base body. The fifth grip surface portion is configured to be gripped by a little finger moved from the fourth grip surface portion. In a side view of the base body, the second grip surface portion has a lower end contour line formed by a straight line, and the fifth grip surface portion has a lower end contour line formed by a straight line.

[0027] In one embodiment, a first vertical distance between a junction of the first inclined front end contour line and the second inclined front end contour line and the central axis is greater than a second vertical distance between a lower end contour line of the fifth holding surface portion and the central axis. In addition, the second vertical distance is greater than a third vertical distance between a lower end contour line of the second holding surface portion and the central axis.

[0028] In one embodiment, the second holding surface portion includes a fish signal transmission portion and a fish signal boundary portion. The fish signal transmission portion is configured to transmit fish signals to the middle finger. The fish signal boundary portion surrounds the fish signal transmission portion to separate the fish signal transmission portion from the first holding surface portion and the third holding surface portion. In the side view of the seat body, the fish signal transmission portion has a lower end contour line formed by a straight line. In addition, in the cross-sectional view of the seat body, the fish signal transmission portion has an outer peripheral contour line that is a part of the circumference line of a virtual circle, and the virtual circle is concentric with the virtual inscribed circle inscribed in the hole, and has a radius larger than the radius of the virtual inscribed circle.

[0029] In one embodiment, the mounting portion and the cover support portion form a portion of the lower surface of the seat body, and the seat body and the movable cover are configured to detachably fix the fishing reel to the lower side of the seat body.

[0030] In addition, the disclosed embodiments relate to a fishing rod including a reel seat. A fishing rod of one embodiment includes a rod body and the reel seat of the above embodiment combined with the rod body.

[0031] Effects of the Invention

[0032] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the movable hood portion of the movable hood fixes the legs of the reel to the mounting portion, the hood support portion arranged at the end of the cylinder can support the annular portion of the movable hood. Therefore, when the movable hood portion fixes the legs of the reel, the inclination of the annular portion and the guide protrusion relative to the central axis can be suppressed. Therefore, in a state where the movable hood portion and the guide protrusion are maintained to be substantially parallel to the central axis, the movable hood portion can fix the legs of the reel to the mounting portion, and the seat body and the movable hood can stably fix the reel. In addition, when the angler performs a wrapping and gripping action, the angler can stably hold the reel and the reel seat.

[0033] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third holding surface portion of the holding portion separates the holding range of the ring finger from the holding range of the middle finger and the holding range of the little finger and limits it within the holding portion. Therefore, the ring finger can be used to maintain the holding form for the wrapping gripping action. In addition, in the example where the holding portion is held in a state where the middle finger and the ring finger are in close contact and in the example where the holding portion is held in a state where a space is provided between the middle finger and the ring finger, the holding form for the wrapping gripping action will not be distorted and can be stably maintained.

[0034] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third holding surface portion of the holding portion is inclined relative to the central axis of the seat body, the fourth holding surface portion of the holding portion is more inclined relative to the central axis than the third holding surface portion, and the fifth holding surface portion of the holding portion is located behind the trigger portion. Therefore, the holding range of the ring finger and the holding range of the little finger can be clearly distinguished in the trigger portion. In addition, after the holding position of the little finger is changed to the fifth holding surface portion, the third holding surface portion can be stably held by the ring finger, and the holding form for the wrapping action can be stably maintained as the position of the little finger changes. In addition, just after the little finger moves to the fifth holding surface portion, the ring finger can be supported by the fourth holding surface portion, and the wrist movement for the hook action can be flexibly performed from the wrist fixed state.

[0035] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second holding surface portion of the holding portion has a fish signal transmission portion having a thickness thinner than that of the first and third holding surface portions. The fish signal transmission portion of the second holding surface portion can reliably transmit fish signals to the middle finger with high sensitivity when the index finger and the middle finger gently hold the seat body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 It is a side view showing a fishing rod according to an embodiment including a reel seat according to an embodiment.

[0037] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An enlarged side view of the fishing rod shown.

[0038] Figure 3 It is a side view showing a reel seat according to an embodiment.

[0039] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A top view of the reel seat is shown.

[0040] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 An exploded perspective view of the reel seat is shown.

[0041] Figure 6 is included Figure 3 A perspective view of a fishing rod with a reel seat is shown in accordance with one embodiment.

[0042] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 An exploded side view of the reel seat is shown.

[0043] Figure 8 is along Figure 4 Analytical cross-sectional view of the 8-8 line section.

[0044] Fig. 9 is with Figure 8A similar cross-sectional view shows a state where the reel seat fixes the first and second legs of the reel in one embodiment.

[0045] Fig.10 yes Figure 5 A top view of the seat body is shown.

[0046] Fig.11 yes Figure 5 The front view of the seat body is shown.

[0047] Fig.12 It is a perspective view showing a seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment.

[0048] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 A side view of a seat is shown, with the gripping portion of the seat shown in grey.

[0049] Fig.14 yes Fig.12 A side view of the seat body is shown.

[0050] Fig.15 yes Fig.12 An enlarged side view of the seat body is shown.

[0051] Fig.16 yes Fig.12 The front view of the seat body is shown.

[0052] Fig.17 yes Fig.12 Rear view of the seat body shown.

[0053] Fig.18 yes Fig.12 A bottom view of the seat body is shown.

[0054] Fig.19 is along Fig.18 Cross-sectional view taken along line 19-19.

[0055] Fig. 20 is along Fig.10 Cross-sectional view taken along the 20-20 line.

[0056] Fig.21 This is a perspective view showing an example of an angler's fingers gripping a reel seat body according to an embodiment in a wrapping and gripping action.

[0057] Fig. 22 This is a side view showing an example of a gripping form in which the ring finger of an angler grips the seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment and maintains a wrapping grip.

[0058] Fig.23 This is a side view showing another example of the angler's ring finger holding the seat body of the reel seat of one embodiment while maintaining a wrapping grip.

[0059] Fig.24 This is a side view showing an example in which the angler bends his wrist downward to perform a wrapping action while holding the seat body of the reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0060] Fig.25 It means from Fig.24 The state shown is a side view of an example in which the angler bends his wrist upward to perform a hook action.

[0061] Fig.26 It means from Fig.25 From the state shown, it is a side view of an example in which the angler bends his wrist further upward in order to perform the hook action.

[0062] Fig. 27 The present invention is a side view showing the movement of the little finger of an angler in a gripping action when the angler's fingers are gripping the seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment.

[0063] Fig.28 The present invention is a perspective view showing the movement of the little finger of an angler in a gripping action when the angler's fingers are gripping the seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment.

[0064] Fig.29 This is a side view showing an example in which the middle finger of an angler is holding the second holding surface portion in a state in which the seat body of a reel seat of an embodiment is held by fingers of the angler.

[0065] Fig.30 This is a perspective view showing an example in which the middle finger of an angler is gripping the second grip surface portion in a state in which the fingers of the angler are gripping the seat body of the reel seat of one embodiment.

[0066] Fig.31 It is a side view showing a portion of a fishing rod according to another embodiment including a reel seat according to another embodiment.

[0067] Fig.32 yes Fig.31 An exploded perspective view of the reel seat is shown.

[0068] Fig.33 is included Fig.31 A perspective view of a fishing rod with a reel seat shown.

[0069] Description of Reference Numerals

[0070] 100: fishing rod, 110: rod body, 130: fishing reel, 131: first leg, 132: second leg, 140: reel seat, 200: seat body, 210: hole, 220: mounting portion, 222: fixed cover portion, 230: grip portion, 2310: first grip surface portion, 2311: protruding surface portion, 2313: edge, 2320: second grip surface portion, 2321: lower end contour line, 2322: fish signal transmission portion, 2323: fish signal boundary portion, 2324: outer peripheral contour line, 2330: third grip surface portion, 2331: first inclined front end contour line, 2340: fourth grip surface portion, 2341: second inclined front end contour line, 2350: fifth grip surface portion, 2351: lower end contour line, 2360: trigger boundary portion, 2361: joint point, 240: trigger portion, 250: cylinder end, 251: external thread, 252: guide groove, 253: outer peripheral surface, 260: cover support portion, 261: cover support surface, 300: movable cover, 310: fastening nut, 321: annular portion, 3213: inner peripheral surface, 322: movable cover portion, 323: receiving portion, 324: guide protrusion, A1: first inclination angle, A2: second inclination angle, CA: central axis, D1: first vertical distance, D2: second vertical distance, D3: third vertical distance, F1: index finger, F2: middle finger, F3: ring finger, F4: little finger, G1: first interval, G2: second interval, IC1: virtual circle, IC2: virtual inscribed circle, IL: virtual line, PT: protrusion thickness, RD: outer radial direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] The embodiments of the present disclosure are provided for the purpose of explaining the technical concept of the present disclosure. The scope of rights of the present disclosure is not limited by the embodiments presented below and the specific descriptions related to these embodiments.

[0072] All technical terms and scientific terms used in this disclosure have the meanings generally understood by people with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this disclosure belongs unless they are defined differently. All terms used in this disclosure are selected for the purpose of more clearly explaining this disclosure, and are not selected for the purpose of limiting the scope of rights of this disclosure.

[0073] The expressions “including”, “having”, “having”, etc. used in the present disclosure include other embodiments as long as there is no mention of differences in the sentence or text containing the expression, and should be understood as open-ended terms that include possibilities.

[0074] The singular expressions described in the present disclosure may include the plural expressions unless otherwise mentioned, and this also applies to the singular expressions described in the claims.

[0075] The terms “first”, “second”, etc. used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish a plurality of components from each other, and do not limit the order or importance of the components.

[0076] In the present disclosure, when mentioning that a certain constituent element is “connected to” or “combined to” other constituent elements, it should be understood that the certain constituent element may be directly connected or combined to the other constituent elements, or may be connected or combined via other new constituent elements.

[0077] The dimensions and values ​​described in the present disclosure are not limited to the described dimensions and values. Unless otherwise specified, it should be understood that such dimensions and values ​​refer to the described values ​​and the equivalent range including the values.

[0078] As used in this disclosure, directional terms "forward" refer to the direction toward the tip of the fishing rod, and directional terms "rearward" refer to the direction toward the butt of the fishing rod. Figure 1 In the figure, the arrow of the forward direction (TD) refers to the forward direction toward the tip of the fishing rod, and the arrow of the backward direction (BD) refers to the backward direction toward the butt of the fishing rod. The directional terms "above" and "below" used in this disclosure are based on the above and below in the attached drawings.

[0079] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In the attached drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding constituent elements. In addition, in the description of the following embodiments, repeated descriptions of the same or corresponding constituent elements may be omitted. However, even if the descriptions related to the constituent elements are omitted, it does not mean that such constituent elements are not included in a certain embodiment.

[0080] Figure 1 It is a side view showing a fishing rod according to an embodiment including 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 .

[0081] The fishing rod (100) includes a rod body (110). The rod body (110) has an elongated shape and can be elastically bent during fishing. The rod body is a tubular component or a cylindrical component. The fishing rod may include one rod body or a plurality of rod bodies.

[0082] Figure 1The 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) can be referred to as a tail rod, forming the thick end side of the fishing rod. The second rod body (112) and the third rod body (113) can be connected in the form of a rear end of the third rod body (113) being embedded in the front end of the second rod body (112). As another example, the fishing rod may include a plurality of rod bodies connected in a telescopic manner.

[0083] A fishing rod (100) includes a plurality of fishing line guides (120) mounted on a second rod body (112) and a third rod body (113). The fishing line guide (120) may include a guide ring through which a fishing line can pass and a frame that supports the guide ring and is mounted on the rod body. The fishing line guide (120) guides the fishing line using the guide ring. When a lure is dropped vertically from a boat into water or when the lure is cast, the fishing line is released from a fishing reel (hereinafter referred to as a "reel") (130). When a fish is caught, the fishing line is wound around the reel (130).

[0084] The fishing rod (100) includes a reel seat (140) of an embodiment for mounting a reel (130) on a rod body (110). The reel seat (140) can be coupled to the rear end of the second rod body (112), and the front end of the first rod body (111) can be coupled to the rear end of the reel seat (140). The reel seat (140) fixes and supports the reel (130). The angler can operate the reel (130) with the other hand while holding the reel seat (140) with one hand.

[0085] In a fishing rod of one embodiment, Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The reel (130) shown may be a so-called double axis reel or a bait casting reel. In a double axis reel, the rotation axis of the reel bar that winds up 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).

[0086] The reel (130) has a first leg (131) and a second leg (132) extending in opposite directions. The first and second legs (131, 132) are components fixed to the reel seat (140). Figure 2 In the example shown, the first leg (131) extends in the rearward direction (BD), and the second leg (132) extends in the forward direction (TD). The reel seat (140) releasably fixes the first leg (131) and the second leg (132), and the reel (130) can be detachably connected to the reel seat (140).

[0087] The reel seat (140) includes a seat body (200) that functions as the main body of the reel seat. The angler can hold the seat body (200). Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 In the example shown, the reel (130) is mounted on the upper side of the seat (200), and the first leg (131) of the reel (130) is fixed to the seat. The reel seat (140) includes a movable cover (300) that fixes the second leg (132) of the reel (130) to the seat (200). The movable cover (300) is movably coupled to the seat (200).

[0088] Figure 3 It is a side view showing a reel seat according to an embodiment. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A top view of the reel seat is shown. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 An exploded perspective view of the reel seat is shown. Figure 6 is included Figure 3 A perspective view of a fishing rod with a reel seat is shown in accordance with one embodiment. Figure 7 yes Figure 3 An exploded side view of the reel seat is shown. Figure 8 is along Figure 4 Analytical cross-sectional view of the 8-8 line section. Fig. 9 is with Figure 8 A similar cross-sectional view shows a state in which the reel seat of one embodiment fixes the first and second legs of the reel. Figure 3 to Figure 9 .

[0089] In one embodiment of the reel seat (140), the seat body (200) has a tubular shape. The seat body (200) is combined with a rod body (e.g. Figure 1 The first rod body and the second rod body shown in the figure) function and play the role of winding the reel (for example Figure 1 A portion of the seat body (200) can be held by the fingers of the angler, and the portion of the seat body (200) not held can be combined with the movable cover (300).

[0090] The tubular seat (200) has a hole (210) formed in the seat in the axial direction (AD) of the rod body or in the length direction of the seat body. Here, the axial direction (AD) of the rod body refers to the direction passing through the center of the circular cross-sectional shape of the rod body along the length direction of the rod body. The hole (210) can be connected to the rod body (e.g. Figure 1 The first rod body and the second rod body) shown are combined.

[0091] The hole (210) is formed between the front and rear ends of the seat body and passes through the seat body (200) along the axial direction (AD) of the rod body. Alternatively, the hole (210) may also be formed by passing through a portion of the seat body (200). The hole (210) has a substantially circular cross-sectional shape, defining a central axis (CA). The central axis (CA) of the hole refers to a virtual axis passing through the center of the cross-sectional shape of the hole (210) along the length 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).

[0092] The rod body of the fishing rod is inserted into the hole (210) and fits in. Figure 1 The rear end of the second rod body (112) shown can be inserted and engaged from the front end of the seat body along the central axis (CA) of the hole (210). Figure 1 The front end of the first rod body (111) shown can be inserted into the hole (210) along the central axis (CA) from the rear end of the seat body and fit in. Thus, the reel seat (140) is combined with the first rod body and the second rod body inserted into the hole (210). The adhesive is applied to the surface of the hole (210) and the outer peripheral surface of the rod body, and the reel seat (140) and the rod body can be combined by bonding.

[0093] The seat body (200) supports the reel on its upper side. The seat body (200) comprises a mounting portion (220) for mounting the reel. Figure 2 The first and second legs of the reel are mounted on a mounting portion (220). The mounting portion (220) forms a portion of the upper side 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 guide rails (221) formed on the upper side of the seat body along the central axis (CA).

[0094] The seat body (200) includes a cylindrical end portion (250) connected to the mounting portion (220). The cylindrical end portion (250) extends forward from the mounting portion (220) along the central axis (CA). The end portion in the front direction of the cylindrical end portion (250) forms one end of the seat body (200) (the front end of the seat body). The movable cover (300) can be movably coupled to the cylindrical end portion (250).

[0095] The seat body (200) includes a fixed cover portion (222) located at the rear end of the mounting portion (220). The fixed cover portion (222) is located on the mounting portion (220) in a manner opposite to the movable cover (300) and the cylindrical end portion (250) along the central axis (CA). The fixed cover portion (222) is formed into a wedge-shaped groove. When the reel is mounted on the seat body (200), the first leg (131) is inserted into the fixed cover portion (222), and the fixed cover portion (222) fixes the first leg (131) to the mounting portion (220).

[0096] The seat body (200) includes an external thread (251) for moving the movable cover (300) by threading. The external thread (251) is formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end (250) and is located in a specified range between one end of the seat body (the front end of the seat body) and the mounting portion (220). The movable cover (300) is coupled to the external thread (251) by threading.

[0097] The seat body (200) includes a guide groove (252) for guiding the movable hood (300) for fixing the second leg (132). According to one embodiment, the seat body (200) includes a pair of guide grooves (252), and the pair of guide grooves (252) are formed at the end of the cylinder (250). The pair of guide grooves (252) are located at positions opposite 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) is extended along the central axis (CA) from one end of the cylinder end (the front end of the seat body) to the guide rail portion (221) through an external thread (251).

[0098] The seat body (200) includes a hood support portion (260) that supports a portion of the movable hood (300) when the movable hood (300) fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220). The hood support portion (260) is arranged between the mounting portion (220) and the external thread (252), and is formed on the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250) where the external thread (252) is not formed. The outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion is a cylindrical surface located between the external thread (252) and the mounting portion (220). The hood support portion (260) is arranged on the upper side of the seat body where the second leg of the supply reel is mounted, and forms a portion of the upper surface of the seat body. The hood support portion (260) is located on the same side of the seat body as the mounting portion (220). Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 In the seat shown, the cover support part (260) is located above the central axis (CA) and on the upper side of the cylindrical end (250). The cover support part (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end (250) in the outer radial direction (RD) of the central axis (CA).

[0099] The movable cover (300) is movably coupled to the cylindrical end (250) along the central axis (CA) of the hole, and the second leg (132) of the reel is fixed to the mounting portion (220). The movable cover (300) moves toward the fixed cover portion (222), and the second leg of the reel is pressed against the mounting portion (220) and fixed. The movable cover (300) can move along the cylindrical end (250) by a threading action. The movable cover (300) includes a fastening nut (310) that generates a threading 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 into a ring shape, and the cylindrical end (250) passes through the fastening nut (310) and the movable body (320).

[0100] The fastening nut (310) can rotate along the outer circumference of the cylindrical end (250). The fastening nut (310) has an internal thread (311) on its inner circumference, and is coupled to the external thread (251) of the cylindrical end (250) in a manner that allows it to rotate along the circumferential direction (CD) of the central axis (CA). The external thread (251) and the internal thread (311) are meshed with each other, and the fastening nut (310) is movably coupled to the cylindrical end (250) through the thread action. As the fastening nut (310) is rotated by the angler along the circumferential direction (CD), the fastening nut (310) can move forward or backward as it rotates through the thread action between the internal thread (311) and the external thread (251).

[0101] 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) at the end of the cylinder so as to move only along the central axis (CA). In a seat body of an embodiment, the movable body (320) includes an annular portion (321), a movable cover portion (322), a receiving portion (323), and a guide protrusion (324).

[0102] The fastening nut (310) is connected to the annular portion (321) of the movable body, and the fastening nut (310) and the annular portion (321) are connected to each other so as to be relatively rotatable in the circumferential direction (CD). The annular portion (321) is formed into an annular shape and covers the cylindrical end portion (250) in the circumferential direction (CD). The annular portion (321) has an inner circumferential surface (3213) surrounding the cylindrical end portion (250) in the circumferential direction (CD). The inner circumferential surface (3213) has an annular shape and corresponds to the outer circumferential surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion.

[0103] The fastening nut (310) has a flange (312), a locking groove (313) adjacent to the flange (312), and a locking protrusion (314) adjacent to the locking groove (313) at its rear end. The flange (312), the locking groove (313) and the locking protrusion (314) are extended in the circumferential direction (CD). The annular portion (321) of the movable body has a locking protrusion (3211) and a locking groove (3212) adjacent to the locking protrusion (3211) at its front end. The locking protrusion (3211) and the locking groove (3212) are extended in the circumferential direction (CD). The locking protrusion (3211) is engaged with the locking groove (313) of the fastening nut, and the locking protrusion (314) of the fastening nut is engaged with the locking groove (3212). When the locking protrusion (314) of the fastening nut is engaged with the locking groove (3212) of the annular portion, the fastening nut (310) can rotate in the circumferential direction (CD), so the fastening nut (310) and the annular portion (321) are connected to each other in a relatively rotatable manner.

[0104] The movable cover part (322) extends from the annular part (321) toward the fixed cover part (222) in the rear direction (BD). The movable cover part (322) is formed into a shape covering the second leg (132) of the reel. As the annular part (321) moves toward the mounting part (220) and the fixed cover part (222) through the fastening nut (310), the movable cover part (322) presses the second leg (132) and fixes it to the mounting part (220).

[0105] A pair of guide protrusions (324) guide the movement of the movable body (320). A pair of guide protrusions (324) are formed on the inner circumferential surface (3213) of the annular portion (321) opposite to each other with respect to the central axis (CA) as a reference, and protrude toward the central axis (CD). In addition, each guide protrusion (324) is formed on a pair of lower end edges (3221) of the movable cover portion (322). Each guide protrusion (324) can be slidably inserted into each guide groove (252). The guide groove (252) is formed along the central axis (CD), and the guide groove (252) constrains the guide protrusion (324) in the circumferential direction (CD). Thus, the guide protrusion (324) can move only along the central axis (CA) through the guide groove (252), and the annular portion (321) and the movable cover portion (322) can move only along the central axis (CA) by using the guide protrusion (324) sliding along the guide groove (252).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the seat (200) includes a protruding surface portion (2311) that can be grasped by the fingers of the angler. The protruding surface portion (2311) is located on the opposite side of the mounting portion (220) and the cover support portion (260) with respect to the central axis (CA). Figures 5 to 9In the example shown, the protruding surface portion (2311) is located below the central axis (CA). The protruding surface portion (2311) protrudes in the outer radial direction (RD) relative to the cylindrical end portion (250). The protruding surface portion (2311) is curved along the circumferential direction (CD) of the central axis and is formed by a curved surface that is concavely curved relative to the central axis (CA). Each guide groove (252) passes through the upper end edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion (2311) along the central axis (CA).

[0107] In a reel seat of an embodiment, when the movable hood (300) is fixed to the second leg (130), the movable hood portion (322) moves along the protruding surface portion (2311) and is located on the opposite side of the protruding surface portion (2311) in the vertical direction (VD), and at the same time, the protruding surface portion (2311) is accommodated in a part of the movable body (320). The movable body (320) of the movable hood includes a receiving portion (323) for accommodating the protruding surface portion (2311). The receiving portion (323) is located behind the annular portion (321).

[0108] The movable cover portion (322) forms a part of the upper and rear portions of the movable body (320). The receiving portion (323) is located on the opposite side of the movable cover portion (322) and forms a part of the lower and rear portions of the movable body (320). As an example, the movable cover portion (322) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of a cone divided into two parts in its axial direction. The receiving portion (323) is formed as a space between the movable cover portion (322) and the annular portion (321), more specifically, a space located below the movable cover portion (322) and behind the annular portion (321). When assuming the shape of a cone of the movable body (320), the receiving portion (323) may be formed into a shape corresponding to a shape obtained by cutting out such a cone shape in a manner that the movable cover portion (322) remains.

[0109] The protruding surface portion (2311) and the receiving portion (323) are opposite to each other along the central axis (CA). The protruding surface portion (2311) and the receiving portion (323) have complementary shapes. The protruding surface portion (2311) has an upper edge (2313) corresponding to the lower edge (3221) of the movable cover portion and a front edge (2314) corresponding to the rear edge (3231) of the receiving portion (323). The protruding surface portion (2311) is formed to form an insertion space between the upper edge (2313) and the surface of the guide groove (252). When the movable body (320) moves toward the fixed cover portion (222), a part of the guide protrusion (324) can be inserted into this insertion space. The protruding surface portion (2311) and the receiving portion (323) have complementary shapes, so the protruding surface portion (2311) can be inserted into the receiving portion (323), and the receiving portion (323) can receive the protruding surface portion (2311).

[0110] As the movable cover part (320) moves toward the fixed cover part (222) through the fastening nut (310), the movable cover part (322) moves rearward along the upper end edge (2313) of the protruding surface part (2311) and is located above the protruding surface part (2311). In addition, as the movable cover part (322) moves toward the fixed cover part (222), the protruding surface part (2311) is inserted into and accommodated in the accommodating part (323). Thus, when the movable cover part (322) presses and fixes the second leg to the mounting part (220), the movable cover part (322) is located above the protruding surface part (2311), and the movable cover part (322) and the protruding surface part (2311) are located in the vertical direction (VD). In addition, while the movable cover part (322) is located above the protruding surface part (2311), the protruding surface part (2311) is inserted into the accommodating part (323). Therefore, the reel seat of one embodiment can be constructed to have a reduced overall length, and the seat body can be constructed to have a long gripping range for the angler's fingers to grip.

[0111] The seat body (200) has an inclined edge (223) connecting the guide rail portion (221) and the upper edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion. The inclined edge (223) is inclined upward and rearward from the upper edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion and is connected to the guide rail portion (221). The movable cover portion (322) of the movable cover has a rear end edge (3222) inclined in a manner corresponding to the inclined edge (223). When the movable cover portion (322) fixes the second leg to the mounting portion (220), the rear end edge (3222) is adjacent to the inclined edge (223).

[0112] If the fastening nut (310) is rotated in one direction in the circumferential direction (CD), the fastening nut (310) moves the annular portion (321) of the movable body (320) toward the fixed cover portion (222) through the flange (312) by the thread action between the external thread (251) and the internal thread (311). As the annular portion (321) moves toward the fixed cover portion (222) along the central axis (CA) through the fastening nut (310), the movable cover portion (322) contacts the second leg (132) of the reel. As the fastening nut (310) is further rotated while the movable cover portion (322) contacts the second leg (132) of the reel, the thread tightening force between the external thread (251) and the internal thread (311) allows the movable cover portion (322) to press and fix the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220) of the seat body. If the fastening nut (310) is rotated in the direction opposite to the one direction, the fastening nut (310) moves away from the fixed cover part (222) through the thread action between the external thread (251) and the internal thread (311). The locking protrusion (314) of the fastening nut (310) pulls the locking protrusion (3211) of the annular part (321) forward, and the annular part (321) and the movable cover part (322) move away from the fixed cover part (222). The movable body (320) is pressed toward the fixed cover part (222) or moved away from the fixed cover part (222) by the front or rear movement of the fastening nut (310).

[0113] The movable body (320) includes a reinforcing cover (325) for reinforcing the movable cover part (322). The reinforcing cover (325) is engaged with a pair of lower end edges (3221) of the movable cover part (322) and is formed to cover the movable cover part (322) in the circumferential direction (CD). When the movable cover part (322) presses and fixes the second leg to the mounting part, the reinforcing cover (325) can prevent the movable cover part and the guide protrusion from deforming in the lateral direction of the seat body, and the guide protrusion (324) can be reliably maintained in the guide groove (252).

[0114] When the movable cover (322) presses the second leg (132) against the mounting portion (220), the movable cover (322) applies a pressing force to the second leg (132) on its inner surface, and the second leg (132) applies a reaction force of the pressing force to the movable cover (322). As the movable cover (322) presses the second leg (132) by rotating the fastening nut (310), the reaction force acts in a manner of pushing the movable cover (322), the annular portion (321) and the guide protrusion (324) from the mounting portion (220). This reaction force can be applied so that the annular portion (321) and the guide protrusion (324) in the guide groove (252) are tilted relative to the central axis (CA) in a direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable cover (322). The stronger the movable cover portion (322) presses the second leg (132) by rotating the fastening nut (310), the greater the reaction force. Due to this reaction force, the annular portion (321) is sometimes not maintained perpendicular to the central axis (CA), and the guide protrusion (324) is sometimes not maintained parallel to the central axis (CA). In addition, due to this reaction force, damage is sometimes caused to the annular portion (321), the connection between the annular portion (321) and the fastening nut (310), and the guide protrusion (324).

[0115] In a reel seat of one embodiment, a cover support portion (260) disposed at the end portion (250) of the cylinder contacts and supports the annular portion (321), thereby preventing the annular portion (321) from tilting relative to the central axis (CA) in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable cover portion (322) due to the reaction force. Thus, when the movable cover portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132), the guide protrusion (324) can be maintained substantially parallel to the central axis (CA), and the annular portion (321) can be maintained substantially perpendicular to the central axis (CA), so that the movable cover portion (322) can stably fix the second leg of the reel.

[0116] Fig.10 yes Figure 5 A top view of the seat body shown, Fig.11 yes Figure 5 The front view of the seat body is shown. Figure 5 as well as Figures 9 to 11 .

[0117] When the movable cover part (322) fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting part (220), an annular first gap (G1) is formed between the outer circumferential surface (253) of the cylindrical end and the inner circumferential surface (3213) of the annular part (321). The external thread (251) is formed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical end (250), and the diameter of the circular shape corresponding to the inner circumferential surface (3213) of the annular part (321) is smaller than the diameter of the circular shape circumscribed to the external thread (251), so the first gap (G1) is formed between the outer circumferential surface (253) of the cylindrical end and the inner circumferential surface (3213) of the annular part. The cover support part (260) is formed on the outer circumferential surface (253) of the cylindrical end between the mounting part (220) and the external thread (251) on the same side as the mounting part (220). The cover support part (260) is arranged at the cylindrical end part (250) in such a manner that it is located in the first gap (G1) when the movable cover part (322) fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting part (220). When the movable cover part (322) fixes the second leg (132), the cover support part (260) contacts the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part to support the annular part (321).

[0118] The mounting portion (220) and the cover support portion (260) form a portion of the upper surface of the seat body (200). The cover support portion (260) is located within the width (W) of the mounting portion (220). In detail, if a pair of virtual lines (IL) extending from the two side edges of the mounting portion (220) and parallel to the central axis (CA) are assumed (refer to Fig.10 ), the cover support portion (260) is located between a pair of virtual lines (IL) and is arranged between the mounting portion (220) and the external thread (251).

[0119] The cover support portion (260) has an outer surface located in the outer radial direction (RD), and the annular portion (321) is supported on the outer surface. Therefore, the cover support portion (260) includes a cover support surface (261) that forms the outer surface of the cover support portion. When the movable cover portion (322) covers the second leg (132), the cover support surface (261) can be in contact with the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular portion in the outer radial direction (RD), or be opposite to the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular portion in the outer radial direction (RD) with a predetermined gap. When the movable cover portion (322) presses the second leg (132) against the mounting portion (220), the cover support surface (261) is in contact with the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular portion in the outer radial direction (RD). Thus, the annular portion (321) is supported by the cover support surface (261), and the cover support surface (261) prevents the annular portion (321) and the guide protrusion (324) from tilting relative to the central axis (CA) in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable cover portion (322). In addition, the annular portion (321) and the guide protrusion (324) can be prevented from tilting relative to the central axis (CA) due to the aforementioned reaction force, and the guide protrusion (324) can be maintained parallel to the central axis (CA), and the annular portion (321) can be maintained perpendicular to the central axis (CA).

[0120] The cover support surface (261) is arranged on the cylindrical end portion (250) in a manner of supporting the inner circumferential surface (3213) of the annular portion (321). Therefore, the cover support surface (261) is formed on the cover support portion (260) in a manner of being covered by the inner circumferential surface (3213) of the annular portion when the movable cover portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220). The cover support surface (261) may have a length shorter than the length of the inner circumferential surface (3213) along the central axis (CA). The cover support surface (261) may have a width smaller than the width (W) of the mounting portion (220).

[0121] The cover support portion (260) having the cover support surface (261) is formed into a substantially quadrilateral shape in a side view of the seat body (see Fig.10 ). In addition, the cover support portion (260) having the cover support surface (261) is formed into a substantially quadrilateral shape in a top view of the seat body. The shape of the cover support portion (260) is not limited to a quadrilateral. The cover support portion (260) and the cover support surface (261) may also have a circular, elliptical, or polygonal shape such as a triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, or hexagon.

[0122] The cover support portion (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250) toward the outer radial direction (RD) with a uniform protruding thickness. Fig.11, the cover support portion (260) has a protruding thickness (PT) relative to the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end. The cover support portion (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end (250) in the outer radial direction (RD) in a manner such that the protruding thickness (PT) is in the range of 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm. In the front view of the seat body, the cover support portion (260) is formed in an arc shape on the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end (250). Therefore, the middle point of the cover support surface (261) of the cover support portion (260) can be located at the upper end point of the cylindrical end (250). The cover support surface (261) is curved with the same curvature as the curvature of the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end, and is formed into an arc shape having a center on the central axis (CA). The cover support surface (261) is concentric with the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end, and has a common center on the central axis (CA). The cover support portion (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion by a protruding thickness (PT), thereby forming a step shape between the cover support surface (261) and the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion along the edge of the cover support surface (261).

[0123] When the movable cover part (322) contacts the second leg in order to fix the second leg to the mounting part (220), the cover support part (260) is located in the aforementioned first gap (G1), and a second gap (G2) can be formed between the cover support surface (261) and the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part. The second gap (G2) forms a part of the first gap (G1), and the thickness of the second gap (G2) (the thickness of the second gap measured in the outer radial direction (RD)) is smaller than the thickness of the first gap (G1). The cover support part (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end in the outer radial direction (RD) in such a manner that the second gap (G2) is within the range of 0 mm to 2 mm.

[0124] When the second gap (G2) is 0 mm, when the movable cover part (322) presses and fixes the second leg, the cover support surface (261) can be in surface contact with the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part. When the second gap (G2) is 2 mm or less, when the movable cover part (322) presses and fixes the second leg, the annular part (321) can be prevented from tilting relative to the central axis (CA) in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable cover part within the range of the appropriate second gap (G2).

[0125] When the movable cover portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220), a second gap (G1) is formed between the cover support surface (261) of the cover support portion and the inner circumferential surface (3213) of the annular portion, thereby preventing the movable body (320) (annular portion (321), movable cover portion (322) and guide protrusion (324)) from tilting relative to the center axis (CA) in a direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable cover portion.

[0126] When the movable cover (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220), the annular portion (321) can be suppressed from tilting relative to the central axis (CA), and the guide protrusion (324) can be suppressed from tilting relative to the central axis (CA). Thus, deformation and damage to the guide protrusion that may cause the guide protrusion (324) and the guide groove (252) to come into contact with each other can be prevented, and the annular portion (321) can be maintained perpendicular to the central axis (CA), so that the second leg of the reel can be stably fixed by the mounting portion and the movable cover. While the movable cover (300) stably fixes the second leg of the reel, the components of the movable cover (300) can be maintained so as not to tilt relative to the central axis (CA), so that the angler can stably hold the reel seat during the wrapping action. In addition, the reaction force of the pressing force applied by the movable cover is supported by the cover support portion, so that damage to the connecting portion between the fastening nuts of the annular portion or damage to the guide protrusion can be prevented.

[0127] Regarding the seat body of the reel seat of one embodiment, when the angler performs a gripping action, the angler's fingers can stably hold the seat body. In addition, the seat body enables rapid position change of the fingers during the gripping action. To this end, the seat body (200) includes gripping parts (230) that are gripped by the angler's fingers.

[0128] If you refer to Figure 3 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 , the gripping portion (230) of the seat (200) is located below the mounting portion (220). The gripping portion (230) forms the outer surface of the seat (200) and is configured to be gripped by the angler's fingers. The gripping portion (230) can form the outer surface of the seat except the mounting portion (220), that is, the side surface and the lower surface of the seat. In addition, the seat (200) includes a trigger portion (240) protruding downward in the gripping portion (230). The trigger portion (240) protrudes downward (in the outer radial direction (RD) of the central axis (CA)) from the seat (200) and is formed as a protrusion having a shape similar to a trigger. When the angler grips the seat (200), the trigger portion (240) can be located between the ring finger and the little finger, and the angler can stably grip the seat through the trigger portion (240).

[0129] In an embodiment of the reel seat, 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 surfaces (2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, 2350) are located in sequence from the front end of the seat body to the rear direction (BD).

[0130] The first gripping surface portion (2310) is spaced farthest from the trigger portion (240) in the front. In one embodiment of the reel seat, the first gripping surface portion (2310) includes the aforementioned protruding surface portion (2311) and a bulging surface portion (2312) connected to the protruding surface portion (2311). The protruding surface portion (2311) is spaced farthest from the trigger portion (240). The bulging surface portion (2312) extends backward from the protruding surface portion (2311). The protruding surface portion (2311) is located below the central axis (CA) of the hole. The bulging surface portion (2312) is curved in the circumferential direction (CD) and is formed by a curved surface that bulges convexly in the outer radial direction (RD).

[0131] The second holding surface portion (2320) is extended backward from the bulging surface portion (2312) of the first holding surface portion. The third holding surface portion (2330) is extended backward from the second holding surface portion (2320) toward the trigger portion (240). The third holding surface portion (2330) may be an outer surface of the seat body that transitions from the second holding surface portion (2320) to the trigger portion (240). The fourth holding surface portion (2340) is extended backward from the third holding surface portion (2330) to form a surface in front of the trigger portion (240). The fifth holding surface portion (2350) is separated from the fourth holding 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 reel seat, the seat body (200) sometimes does not include the fifth holding surface portion (2350), and the rear end of the trigger portion (240) is sometimes connected to the rear end of the seat body.

[0132] Figure 3 to Figure 9 The movable cover shown includes a fastening nut (310). In other embodiments of the reel seat, the movable cover may include a locking nut (as an example) located in front of the fastening nut to prevent loosening of the fastening nut. Figure 2 The locking nut (330) shown in the figure is connected to the end of the cylinder in the same manner as the fastening nut and is movably connected to the end of the cylinder by threading.

[0133] In a reel seat of one embodiment, the seat body (200) is integrally formed by injection molding. The seat body (200) can be integrally formed of a thermoplastic resin in a manner having the aforementioned mounting portion, the aforementioned cylindrical end portion, the aforementioned fixed cover portion, the aforementioned grip portion, and the aforementioned trigger portion. As an example, the seat body (200) can be integrally formed using a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin. Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin has a lower density and a higher tensile strength than the generally used glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin. Therefore, the seat body of the reel seat of one embodiment can be lightweight and can have a smaller thickness at the portion that contacts the angler's fingers.

[0134] Fig.12 It is a perspective view showing a seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment, and the fingers of an angler holding the seat body are shown by double-dashed lines. Fig.13 yes Fig.12 A side view of a seat is shown, with the gripping portion of the seat shown in grey. Fig.14 yes Fig.12 The side view of the seat body is shown. Figure 3 as well as Figure 12 to Figure 14 .

[0135] The seat body (200) includes a gripping portion (230) located below the mounting portion (220) and a trigger portion (240) protruding downward in the gripping portion (230). The gripping portion (230) forms the outer surface of the seat body below the mounting portion (220) and can be gripped by the fingers of the angler. The trigger portion (240) can be gripped by the fingers of the angler and can support the fingers of the angler. In an embodiment of the reel seat, 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), providing a distinguished and separated gripping range for the fingers of the angler. The edges of the gripping surface portions observed in a side view of the seat body (200) or when the seat body (200) is viewed from the side form a line. In addition, the edges of each holding surface portion observed in a cross-sectional view or a front view of the seat body (200), or when the seat body is viewed from the front or rear, form a line. In the present disclosure, the lines forming the edges of each holding surface portion observed in a side view, a cross-sectional view or a front view of the seat body are referred to as contour lines.

[0136] The first holding surface portion (2310) is configured to be held by the index finger (F1). The first holding 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 observed from the side, the first holding surface portion (2310) has a lower end contour line (2315, 2316). In detail, the first holding surface portion (2310) has a first lower end contour line (2315) located on the protruding surface portion (2311) and a second lower end contour line (2316) located on the bulging surface portion (2312) and connected to the first lower end contour line (2315). The first lower end contour line (2315) is formed by a curve that is concavely bent toward the central axis (CA), and the second lower end contour line (2316) is formed by a curve that is convexly bent relative to the central axis (CA). Therefore, the first holding surface portion (2310) has a lower end contour line (2315, 2316) formed in a wave shape. The lower end contour line (2315, 2316) of the wave shape is concavely bent relative to the central axis toward the rear end of the seat body, and then convexly bent relative to the central axis.

[0137] The second holding surface portion (2320) is connected to the first holding surface portion (2310) and extends backward from the first holding surface portion (2310). The second holding surface portion (2320) is configured to be held by the index finger (F1) and the middle finger (F2). The second holding surface portion (2320) is formed by a curved surface that is discontinuously bent along the circumferential direction (CD). In the side view of the seat body, the second holding 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) to form a straight line. The third lower end contour line (2321) can also be parallel to the central axis (CA). Alternatively, the third lower end contour line (2321) can also be inclined at a small angle relative to the central axis (CA).

[0138] 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 backward 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) to form a portion of the gripping portion that transitions 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) in a manner that is inclined obliquely downward relative to the central axis (CA), more specifically, in a manner that is 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) in a manner that the vertical distance between the central axis (CA) and a location of the third gripping surface portion perpendicular to the central axis increases toward the rearward direction (BD). Since the third holding surface portion (2330) is inclined relative to the central axis (CA), the third holding 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 an embodiment of the reel seat, the first inclined front end contour line (2331) can be formed by a straight line.

[0139] 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 backward and downward from the third gripping surface portion (2330). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is a portion of the gripping portion that forms the front surface of the trigger portion (240). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) extends from the third gripping surface portion (2330) in a manner that is further inclined downward relative to the central axis (CA) than the third gripping surface portion (2330), more specifically, in a manner that is more inclined in the inclination direction between the rearward direction (BD) and the downward direction (LD) than the third gripping surface portion (2330). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is inclined relative to the central axis (CA) in a manner that the vertical separation distance between the central axis (CA) and a point of the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) perpendicular to the central axis increases toward the rearward direction (BD). Since the fourth holding surface portion (2340) is inclined relative to the central axis (CA), the fourth holding 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 an embodiment of the reel seat, the second inclined front end contour line (2341) can be formed by a straight line.

[0140] 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). As an example, during the wrapping action, 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) through the trigger portion (240) to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) (refer to Fig.12 ). The fifth holding surface portion (2350) is configured to be held by the little finger (F4) moved from the fourth holding surface portion (2340). The fifth holding surface portion (2350) is formed by a curved surface that is curved in the circumferential direction (CD). In a side view of the seat body, the fifth holding surface portion (2350) has a fourth lower end contour line (2351). The fourth lower end contour line (2351) can be formed by a straight line. The fourth lower end contour line (2351) can be parallel to the center axis (CA) or inclined at a slight angle relative to the center axis (CA). As an example, the fourth lower end contour line (2351) is formed by a straight line having a length in the range of 10 mm to 18 mm, which can provide a length sufficient for the little finger to rest on the fifth holding surface portion.

[0141] In the reel seat of one embodiment, the lower end contour line of the second holding surface portion (2320) is closest to the central axis (CA), and the junction point of the third holding surface portion (2330) and the fourth holding surface portion (2340) is farthest from the central axis (CA) compared with the lower end contour lines of the first holding surface portion (2310), the second holding surface portion (2320) and the fifth holding surface portion (2350). Fig.14 , the seat body (200) has a first vertical distance (D1) measured in the vertical direction (VD) between the junction point (2361) of the first inclined front end contour line (2331) and the second inclined front end contour line (2341) and the central axis (CA). The seat body (200) has a second vertical distance (D2) measured in 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) measured in 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 holding surface portion (2320), the third holding surface portion (2330), the fourth holding surface portion (2340) and the fifth holding surface portion (2350) are located at positions having the aforementioned vertical distance, and the angler's fingers can stably hold the seat body.

[0142] Fig.15 yes Fig.12An enlarged side view of the seat body is shown. Fig.12 , Fig.13 as well as Fig.15 .

[0143] The third gripping surface portion (2330) is inclined downward relative to the central axis (CA) and 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) in a manner that is 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). Therefore, the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) are formed to be distinguished and separated from each other by the gripping portion and the trigger portion, so as to provide the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4) with respectively distinguished gripping ranges. In addition, the third holding surface portion (2330) and the fourth holding surface portion (2340) which is inclined at a greater angle than the third holding surface portion provide different inclination sensations to the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4), so that the angler can feel different holding sensations with the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4).

[0144] The third and fourth holding surface portions (2330, 2340) that are held separately by the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4) are inclined at a specific angle relative to the central axis (CA). As an example, the first inclined front end contour line (2331) of the third holding surface portion (2330) is inclined downward from the central axis (CA) at a first inclination angle (A1) in the range of 20 to 30 degrees. In addition, as an example, the second inclined front end contour line (2341) of the fourth holding surface portion is inclined downward from the central axis (CA) at a second inclination angle (A2) in the range of 55 to 70 degrees. That is, the second inclined front end contour line (2341) is inclined at an inclination angle greater than the inclination angle of the first inclined front end contour line (2331), providing the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4) with a clearly distinguished sense of inclination and holding. In addition, as an example, the first inclined front end contour line (2331) is formed by a straight line having a length in the range of 12 mm to 20 mm, providing a length sufficient for the ring finger (F3) to grip the third grip surface portion.

[0145] The third holding surface portion (2330) and the fourth holding surface portion (2340) are inclined at different angles from each other, and the third holding surface portion (2330) and the fourth holding surface portion (2340) are clearly separated in the holding portion (230). The holding portion (230) includes a trigger boundary portion (2360) that separates the third holding surface portion (2330) and the fourth holding surface portion (2340). The trigger boundary portion (2360) can be formed in a linear shape in the holding portion (230). The trigger boundary portion (2360) is formed in an arc shape between the third holding surface portion (2330) and the fourth holding surface portion (2340), and is inclined relative to the central axis (CA). That is, in the side view of the seat body, the trigger boundary portion (2360) is formed as a straight line inclined relative to the central axis (CA), extending from the junction point (2361) of the third holding surface portion and the fourth holding surface portion to the inclined direction between the rear direction (BD) and the upward direction (UD). Through the trigger boundary portion (2360), the third holding surface portion (2330) and the fourth holding surface portion (2340) are inclined at different angles, so that the holding portion (230) is bent through the trigger boundary portion (2360) to separate the third holding surface portion (2330) and the fourth holding surface portion (2340) from each other.

[0146] The third and fourth holding surface portions (2330, 2340) inclined at different angles are inclined relative to each other in a manner to form an angle (A3) having a center at the joining point (2361). Thus, in a side view of the seat body, the third and fourth holding surface portions (2330, 2340) are positioned to correspond to the respective hypotenuses of the triangular shape, and the angle (A3) forms the vertex angle of the triangular shape. That is, the first and second inclined front end contour lines (2331, 2341) formed by straight lines can correspond to the respective hypotenuses of the triangular shape. The first inclination angle (A1) is in the range of 20 degrees to 30 degrees, and the second inclination angle (A2) is in the range of 55 degrees to 70 degrees, so the first and second inclined front end contour lines (2331, 2341) can form an angle (A3) in the range of 130 degrees to 155 degrees.

[0147] In an embodiment of the reel seat, the trigger portion (240) includes a lower end portion for the little finger (F4) to rest on, and the lower end portion of the trigger portion enables the little finger (F4) to quickly move from the fourth grip surface portion (2340) to the fifth grip surface portion (2350). Fig.16 yes Fig.12 The front view of the seat body shown, Fig.17 yes Fig.12 The rear view of the seat is shown. Figure 15 to Figure 17 .

[0148] The trigger portion (240) includes a resting lower end portion (241) connected to the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and the little finger holding the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) rests on the resting lower end portion (241). The resting lower end portion (241) is inclined relative to the central axis (CA) at an inclination angle greater than the second inclination angle (A2), and can support the little finger. Therefore, the resting lower end portion (241) can prevent the little finger from slipping off the fourth gripping surface portion (2340).

[0149] In the side view of the seat body, the lower end portion (241) of the resting part 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 lower end portion (241) of the resting part has an inverted triangle shape. Therefore, a pair of side edges (2412) of the lower end portion (241) of the resting part respectively correspond to a pair of hypotenuses of the inverted triangle with the vertex facing downward, the vertex angle (A4) between the pair of side edges (2412) corresponds to the vertex angle of the inverted triangle, and the lowermost end of the resting part (241) corresponds to the vertex of the inverted triangle. In order to change the holding position of the little finger, when the little finger moves from the fourth holding surface portion (2340) to the fifth holding surface portion (2350), each side edge (2412) of the resting part (241) formed into an inverted triangle enables the little finger to move quickly and smoothly.

[0150] Fig.18 yes Fig.12 The bottom view of the seat is shown. Fig.12 , Fig.14 as well as Fig.18 .

[0151] During fishing, if a fish bites the lure or the hook, the bite is transmitted to the rod body and the seat body through the fishing line in a vibration manner. The vibration generated by the bite is used as a fish signal. In an embodiment of the reel seat, the seat body (200) can reliably transmit the fish signal to the middle finger (F2) holding the second holding surface part (2320).

[0152] The second holding surface portion (2320) of the holding portion includes: a fish signal transmission portion (2322) configured to transmit fish signals to the middle finger (F2); and a fish signal boundary portion (2323) that distinguishes and separates the fish signal transmission portion (2322) from the first holding surface portion (2310) and the third holding surface portion (2330). The fish signal transmission portion (2322) is located between the first holding surface portion (2310) and the third holding surface portion (2330), and the fish signal boundary portion (2323) is formed to surround the fish signal transmission portion (2322). The fish signal boundary portion (2323) is formed in a linear shape on the second holding surface portion (2320). The fish signal boundary portion (2323) is formed in a circular or elliptical shape between the first holding surface portion (2310) and the third holding surface portion (2330), so that the fish signal transmission portion (2322) having a circular or elliptical shape is separated from the first holding surface portion (2310) and the third holding surface portion (2330).

[0153] Fig.19 is along Fig.18 The cross-sectional view taken along line 19-19, Fig. 20 is along Fig.10 The cross-section taken along the 20-20 line. Figure 18 to Figure 20 .

[0154] The fish signal transmission part (2322) is located on the lower side of the seat body between the first holding surface part (2310) and the third holding surface part (2330) along the central axis (CA). The fish signal transmission part (2322) can be formed as a curved surface similar to the outer surface of a cylinder having a center on the central axis (CA). Therefore, in the side view of the seat body, the third lower end contour line (2321) of the second holding surface part (2320) formed as a straight line becomes the lower end contour line of the fish signal transmission part (2322). In addition, in the cross-sectional view of the seat body, the fish signal transmission part (2322) has an outer peripheral contour line (2324) that becomes a part of the circumference line of a virtual circle (IC1) having a center on the central axis (CA). The virtual circle (IC1) is concentric with the virtual inscribed circle (IC2) inscribed in the hole (210) and has a radius larger than the radius of the virtual inscribed circle (IC2) (i.e., the radius of the hole (210)).

[0155] If you refer to Fig.19 The outer contour line (2324) of the fish signal transmission part (2322) is a part of a circumference line having a constant radius relative to the central axis (CA), and the second holding surface part (2320) has an outer contour line with a different curvature based on the fish signal boundary part (2323). Fig. 20The third lower end contour line (2321) of the fish signal transmission part (2322) is respectively connected to the second lower end contour line (2316) of the first holding surface part (2310) and the first inclined front end contour line (2331) of the third holding surface part (2330) through the fish signal boundary part (2323). The second lower end contour line (2316) is convexly curved 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 by a straight line, and the fish signal boundary part (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). In this way, the fish signal boundary portion (2323) separates the fish signal transmission portion (2322) from the first and third holding surface portions (2310, 2330) and separates it from other areas of the second holding surface portion (2320), so that the fish signal boundary portion (2323) can provide the middle finger (F2) with a tactile sensation for identifying the fish signal transmission portion (2322).

[0156] The thickness of the seat body in the fish signal transmission part (2322) is smaller than the thickness of the seat body in other holding surface parts adjacent to the fish signal transmission part (2322). The thickness of the seat body can be a distance measured between a location on the inner surface of the hole (210) and a location on the holding part on a virtual straight line perpendicular to the central axis (CA). As an example, the seat body (200) can have a first thickness (T1) at a location of the first holding surface part (2310) away from the fish signal transmission part (2322) in the front, a second thickness (T2) at the fish signal transmission part (2322), and a third thickness (T3) at a location of the third holding surface part (2330) away from the fish signal transmission part (2322) in the rear. The first thickness (T1) can gradually decrease along the rear direction (BD), and the third thickness (T3) can gradually increase along the rear direction (BD). However, the fish signal transmission part (2322) is formed so that the seat body (200) has a thickness smaller than the thickness in the first holding surface part (2310) and the thickness in the third holding surface part (2330). That is, the seat body (200) has a second thickness (T2) smaller than the first thickness (T1) and the third thickness (T3) in the fish signal transmission part (2322). As an example, the seat body (200) may have a second thickness (T2) in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm in the fish signal transmission part (2322).

[0157] The seat body (200) has a relatively thin thickness in the area of ​​the second holding surface portion (2320) formed by the fish signal transmission portion (2322), without a cavity between the fish signal transmission portion (2322) and the hole (210). The seat body is made of the aforementioned carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, so the seat body has a relatively thin thickness in the area of ​​the fish signal transmission portion (2322), and can reliably transmit fish signals to the middle finger with high sensitivity.

[0158] Fig.21 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a fisherman's fingers holding a reel seat body of an embodiment in a wrapping and gripping action. Fig.21 .

[0159] When the angler holds the seat, the angler can hold the various holding surface portions of the holding portion with four fingers other than the thumb. As an example, in the wrap-around gripping action, the first to fourth holding surface portions (2310, 2320, 2330, 2340) of the holding portion can be gripped 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 holding position of the little finger in the wrap-around gripping action, the little finger (F4) can move from the fourth holding surface portion (2340) located at the trigger portion (240) to the fifth holding surface portion (2350) located behind the trigger portion (240) (refer to Fig.21 thick arrow).

[0160] The first and second gripping surface portions (2310, 2320) of the gripping portion have lower end contours formed in different shapes from each other, 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 downward than the first inclined front end contour (2331). The gripping surface portions having the aforementioned differentiated shapes can provide differentiated gripping sensations and gripping ranges to each finger. The third gripping surface portion (2330) inclined obliquely downward from the second gripping surface portion (2320) can be gripped by the ring finger (F3) when the angler slightly bends his wrist. The middle finger (F2) holding the second holding surface (2320) and the little finger (F4) holding the fourth holding surface (2340) can be positioned to clamp the ring finger (F3) to assist the holding of the ring finger (F3). Therefore, the angler can adopt a stable holding posture in the wrapping grip without tension and pain in the fingers.

[0161] 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 obliquely downward more than the third gripping surface portion (2330), so that 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) from the gripping range of the ring finger (F3) in the trigger portion (240). In addition, during the wrapping action, after the little finger (F4) moves to the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) through the trigger portion (240), the ring finger (F3) can stably grip the third gripping surface portion (2330), and the angler can adopt a stable gripping form for the wrapping action.

[0162] Fig. 22 and Fig.23 This is a side view showing an example of a gripping form in which the ring finger of an angler grips the seat body of a reel seat of an embodiment and maintains a wrapping grip. Fig. 22 and Fig.23 .

[0163] exist Fig. 22 and Fig.23 , the third holding surface portion (2330) of the holding portion is indicated in gray. The third holding surface portion (2330) of the holding portion separates the holding range of the ring finger (F3) from the holding range of the middle finger (F2) in the second holding surface portion (2320) and the holding range of the little finger (F4) in the fourth holding surface portion (2340), limiting the holding range of the ring finger (F3) in the holding portion. Fig. 22 As shown in FIG. 1 , in an example where the third grip surface portion (2330) is gripped by the ring finger (F3) in a state where the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3) are in close contact and tension, the gripping form for the wrapping action can be stably maintained. Fig.23 As shown, in the example where the third gripping surface portion (2330) is gripped by the ring finger (F3) with a space between the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3), the gripping form for the wrapping gripping action can be stably maintained. Therefore, in the reel seat of one embodiment, the gripping form for the wrapping gripping action can be stably maintained without being distorted, regardless of the close contact state or separation state of the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3), by using the third gripping surface portion (2330) that clearly defines the gripping range of the ring finger.

[0164] Figure 24 to Figure 26 An example of a hooking action is shown in which a fisherman holds the seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment. Fig.24 This is a side view showing an example of an angler bending his wrist downward to perform a wrap-grip action. Fig.25 It means from Fig.24The state shown is a side view of an example of an angler bending his wrist upward. Fig.26 It means from Fig.25 The state shown is a side view of an example in which the angler further bends his wrist upward. Figure 24 to Figure 26 .

[0165] If you refer to Fig.24 In the wrapping action, the angler lowers the front end of the fishing rod downward while holding the seat. Fig.24 In the state shown, the wrist joint (WR) is bent downward, that is, toward the direction of the little finger (F4), and the wrist is in a wrist fixed state. Each gripping surface portion of the gripping portion (230) provides a separate gripping range for each corresponding finger, so that a strong force is not applied to the wrist joint, and the four fingers (F1, F2, F3, F4) can grip the gripping portion parallel to the wrist axis (WA).

[0166] When the angler uses the internal rotation of the wrist to perform the hook action, the wrist joint (WR) moves from Fig.24 The wrist is fixed in the state shown above and is bent upward, that is, in the opposite direction of the little finger (F4). Fig.25 and Fig.26 , the little finger (F4) quickly moves from the fourth holding surface portion (2340) to the fifth holding surface portion (2350) and holds the fifth holding surface portion (2350). The fifth holding surface portion (2350) is held by the little finger (F4) that moves from the fourth holding surface portion (2340), and the ring finger (F3) stably holds the third holding surface portion (2330) and is supported by the fourth holding surface portion (2340). Therefore, the position of the little finger can be quickly changed, and a stable holding posture can be maintained after the holding position is changed. In addition, it can be changed from Fig.24 The wrist fixed state shown allows for flexible wrist movement for hook movement.

[0167] Fig. 27 and Fig.28 The figures are a side view and a perspective view respectively showing the movement of the little finger (F4) of an angler in a gripping action when the angler's fingers are holding the seat body of the reel seat of one embodiment. Fig. 27 and Fig.28 .

[0168] 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) to form the front surface of the trigger portion is more inclined relative to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion (2330). Thus, in the trigger portion (240) and in front of the trigger portion (240), the gripping range of the ring finger (F3) and the gripping range of the little finger (F4) are clearly distinguished. The lower resting 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). Thus, in the gripping form in the wrapping action, the little finger (F4) rests on the resting lower end portion (241) and is prevented from sliding downward. The lower resting portion (241) has side edges (2412) formed in an inverted triangle shape, so the angler can gently stretch out the bent little finger (F4), pass the lower resting portion (241) along the side edges (2412) of the lower resting portion (241), and quickly move to the fifth holding surface portion (2350). After the little finger (F4) moves to the fifth holding surface portion (2350), the ring finger (F3) can be supported by the fourth holding surface portion (2340). Since the fourth holding surface portion (2340) is inclined at a second inclination angle (A2) greater than the first inclination angle (A1) of the third holding surface portion (2330), the ring finger (F3) can use the fourth holding surface portion (2340) to prevent slipping, and the ring finger (F3) can stably maintain the holding form of holding the third holding surface portion (2330).

[0169] Fig.29 and Fig.30 The figures are a side view and a stereoscopic view respectively showing an example in which the middle finger (F2) of an angler grips the second gripping surface portion (2320) when the fingers of the angler grip the reel seat of an embodiment. Fig.29 and Fig.30 .

[0170] In the wrapping grip, the middle finger (F2) can firmly hold the seat, so the middle finger (F2) sometimes becomes insensitive to fish signals. When the angler wants to stop the operation of the reel and feel the subtle fish signals, the angler uses the index finger (F1) and the middle finger (F2) to gently hold the seat and wait for the fish signals. Fig.29 and Fig.30As shown in medium gray, the second grip surface portion (2320) includes a fish signal transmission portion (2322) that effectively transmits fish signals to the middle finger (F2) waiting for fish signals. The thickness of the seat body in the fish signal transmission portion (2322) is smaller than the thickness of the first and third grip surface portions (2310, 2330) adjacent to the fish signal transmission portion (2322). Therefore, the fish signal generated by the fish biting the hook can be reliably transmitted to the middle finger (F2) with higher sensitivity through the fish signal transmission portion (2322).

[0171] Fig.31 is a side view showing a portion of a fishing rod according to another embodiment including a reel seat according to another embodiment. Fig.32 yes Fig.31 An exploded perspective view of the reel seat is shown. Fig.33 is included Fig.31 A perspective view of a fishing rod with a reel seat shown. Figure 31 to Figure 33 .

[0172] Fig.31 The fishing rod (100) shown includes a reel seat (140) for mounting a reel (130) on the rod body of the fishing rod. The reel seat (140) can be coupled to the rear end of the second rod body (112), and the front end of the first rod body (111) can be coupled to the rear end of the reel seat (140). The reel seat (140) includes a seat body (200) functioning as a main body of the reel seat and a movable cover (300) movably coupled to the seat body (200).

[0173] exist Fig.31 In the fishing rod shown, the reel (130) can be referred to as a so-called spinning reel. The reel (130) has a first leg (131) extending in the rearward direction (BD) and a second leg (132) extending in the forward direction (TD). With the reel seat (140) releasably fixing the first leg (131) and the second leg (132), the reel (130) can be detachably coupled to the reel seat (140). The fixed cover portion (222) of the seat body (200) fixes the first leg (131) to the mounting portion (220). The movable cover (300) may include the fastening nut (310) and the movable body (320) described in the above-mentioned embodiment. The movable cover portion (322) of the movable body presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220). According to this embodiment, the seat (200) and the movable hood (300) detachably fix the reel (130) to the lower side of the seat (200). To this end, the mounting portion (220) for mounting the first and second legs (131, 132) and the aforementioned hood support portion (260) of the annular portion (321) supporting the movable hood are arranged on the lower side of the seat (200) to form a part of the lower surface of the seat (200).

[0174] The seat body (200) has a rod body (e.g. Fig.31 The first rod body (111) and the second rod body (112) shown are inserted and engaged with the aforementioned hole (210). The seat body (200) includes a cylindrical end portion (250) connected to the mounting portion (220) and extending from the mounting portion (220) in the forward direction (TD). In addition, the seat body (200) includes the aforementioned external thread (251) and the aforementioned pair of guide grooves (252) arranged on the cylindrical end portion (250). Fig.31 In the modified example of the reel seat shown, the cylindrical end portion (250) can also extend from the mounting portion (220) in the rearward direction (BD), the fixed cover portion (222) of the seat body can also fix the second leg (131) of the reel, and the movable cover (300) can also move toward the fixed cover portion to fix the first leg (131) of the reel.

[0175] The seat body (200) includes the aforementioned protruding surface portion (2311), and the protruding surface portion (2311) is located on the opposite side of the mounting portion (220) and the cover support portion (260) with the central axis (CA) of the hole as the reference (the upper side of the seat body with the central axis (CA) as the reference). The protruding surface portion (2311) protrudes in the outer radial direction (RD) relative to the cylindrical end portion (250). The protruding surface portion (2311) formed on the upper side of the seat body can be grasped by the thumb of the angler.

[0176] When the movable hood portion (322) of the movable hood (300) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220), the movable hood portion (322) moves along the edge of the protruding surface portion (2311) and is located on the opposite side of the protruding surface portion (2311), that is, below the protruding surface portion (2311) in the vertical direction (VD). The movable hood portion (322) can be held by the index finger of the angler. The receiving portion (323) of the movable hood (300) is formed as a space between the movable hood portion (322) and the annular portion (321). When the movable hood portion (322) fixes the second leg (132), the receiving portion (323) receives the protruding surface portion (2311).

[0177] The seat body (200) includes the aforementioned cover support portion (260). The cover support portion (260) is formed on the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250) and is arranged between the mounting portion (220) and the external thread (251). The cover support portion (260) of the seat body (200) can have the same structure as the cover support portion described in the aforementioned embodiment. When the movable cover portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220), the cover support portion (260) contacts the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion (321) to support the annular portion (321). The cover support surface (261) of the cover support portion contacts the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion (321) in the outer radial direction (RD), which can prevent the annular portion (321) and the guide protrusion (324) from tilting relative to the central axis (CA) due to the reaction force of the second leg (132).

[0178] The technical concept of the present disclosure is described above through some embodiments and examples shown in the attached drawings. It should be known that various substitutions, deformations and changes can be made within the scope of the technical concept and scope of the present disclosure that can be understood by people with common knowledge in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs. In addition, it should be considered that such substitutions, deformations and changes belong to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A reel seat (140) for mounting a fishing reel (130) having a first leg (131) and a second leg (132) on a rod body (110), characterized in that: The reel seat (140) comprises: A seat body (200) having a hole (210) for inserting the rod body; and A movable cover (300) is movably coupled to the seat. The seat body includes: a mounting portion (220) for mounting the first leg and the second leg; a cylindrical end portion (250) connected to the mounting portion and combined with the movable cover; a fixed cover portion (222) located on the mounting portion opposite to the cylindrical end portion and fixing the first leg; an external thread (251) formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion; a guide groove (252) extending from one end of the cylindrical end portion through the external thread; and a cover support portion (260) arranged between the mounting portion and the external thread on the same side as the mounting portion, and protruding from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion in the outer radial direction (RD) of the central axis (CA) of the hole, The movable cover includes: a fastening nut (310) rotatably coupled to the external thread; an annular portion (321) having an inner circumferential surface (3213) surrounding the end of the cylinder, coupled to the fastening nut and movable along the central axis through the fastening nut; a movable cover portion (322) extending from the annular portion toward the fixed cover portion, pressing and fixing the second leg to the mounting portion; and a guide protrusion (324) formed on the annular portion and slidably inserted into the guide groove. The cover support portion (260) is configured such that when the movable cover portion fixes the second leg to the mounting portion, a first gap (G1) located between the outer circumferential surface formed at the end of the cylinder and the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion contacts the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion to support the annular portion.

2. The reel seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover support portion (260) includes a cover support surface (261) forming an outer surface of the cover support portion. The cover support surface contacts the inner circumferential surface (3213) of the annular portion in the outer radial direction (RD) to prevent the annular portion (321) and the guide protrusion (324) from tilting relative to the central axis (CA) in a direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable cover portion.

3. The reel seat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover support surface (261) is formed on the cover support portion (260) in such a manner that it is covered by the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular portion when the movable cover portion (322) fixes the second leg (132).

4. The reel seat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover support portion (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion in such a manner that a second gap (G2) is formed between the cover support surface (261) and the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular portion when the movable cover portion (322) fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220). The thickness of the second gap is smaller than the thickness of the first gap (G1) and is in the range of 0 mm to 2 mm.

5. The reel seat according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the front view of the seat body, the cover support surface (261) is curved with the same curvature as the curvature of the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end, and is formed into an arc shape having a center on the central axis (CA).

6. The reel seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover support portion (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion in such a manner that a protruding thickness (PT) of the cover support portion (260) relative to the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion is within a range of 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm.

7. The reel seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting portion (220) and the cover support portion (260) form a portion of the upper surface of the seat body (200) or a portion of the lower surface of the seat body (200). The cover support portion is arranged between the mounting portion (220) and the external thread (251) between a pair of virtual lines (IL) extending from both side end edges of the mounting portion in parallel with the central axis (CA).

8. The reel seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat body (200) further comprises a protruding surface portion (2311), which is located on the opposite side of the mounting portion (220) and the cover support portion (260) with respect to the central axis (CA), and protrudes in the outer radial direction (RD) relative to the cylindrical end portion (250). The movable cover portion (322) protrudes from the annular portion (321) in such a manner as to move along the edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion and be located on the opposite side of the protruding surface portion. The movable hood (300) further includes a receiving portion (323) which is formed as a space between the movable hood portion and the annular portion and receives the protruding surface portion.

9. The reel seat according to claim 8, characterized in that: The seat body (200) further comprises a gripping portion (230) located below the mounting portion (220) and a trigger portion (240) protruding downward in the gripping portion. The gripping portion comprises: a first gripping surface portion (2310), which includes the protruding surface portion (2311) and is configured to be gripped by an index finger (F1); a second gripping surface portion (2320), which is extended rearward from the first gripping surface portion; a third gripping surface portion (2330), which is extended from the second gripping surface portion toward the trigger portion in a manner inclined obliquely downward relative to the central axis; and a fourth gripping surface portion (2340), which is extended rearward from the third gripping surface portion in a manner inclined more obliquely downward relative to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion to form a front surface of the trigger portion. In the side view of the seat body, the third holding surface portion has a first inclined front end contour line (2331) inclined at a first inclination angle (A1) relative to the center axis, and the fourth holding surface portion has a second inclined front end contour line (2341) inclined at a second inclination angle (A2) larger than the first inclination angle relative to the center axis and connected to the first inclined front end contour line.

10. The reel seat according to claim 9, characterized in that: The grip portion (230) includes a trigger boundary portion (2360), which is formed between the third grip surface portion (2330) and the fourth grip surface portion (2340) and is inclined relative to the central axis (CA). The grip portion is bent by the trigger boundary portion so that the third grip surface portion and the fourth grip surface portion are separated from each other.

11. The reel seat according to claim 9, characterized in that: The grip portion (230) further comprises a fifth grip surface portion (2350) located between the trigger portion (240) and the rear end of the seat body (200). The fifth holding surface portion is configured to be held by a little finger (F4) moved from the fourth holding surface portion (2340), In a side view of the seat body, the second holding surface portion (2320) has a lower end contour line (2321) formed by a straight line, and the fifth holding surface portion (2350) has a lower end contour line (2351) formed by a straight line.

12. The reel seat according to claim 11, characterized in that: a first vertical distance (D1) between a junction point (2361) of the first inclined front end contour line (2331) and the second inclined front end contour line (2341) and the central axis (CA) is greater than a second vertical distance (D2) between a lower end contour line (2351) of the fifth holding surface portion and the central axis, The second vertical distance is greater than a third vertical distance (D3) between the lower end contour line (2321) of the second holding surface portion (2320) and the central axis.

13. The reel seat according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second holding surface portion (2320) includes: a fish signal transmission portion (2322) configured to transmit fish signals to the middle finger (F2); and a fish signal boundary portion (2323) surrounding the fish signal transmission portion to separate the fish signal transmission portion from the first holding surface portion (2310) and the third holding surface portion (2330). In the side view of the seat body, the fish signal transmission part (2322) has a lower end contour line (2321) formed by a straight line. In the cross-sectional view of the seat body, the fish signal transmission portion has an outer peripheral contour line (2324), and the outer peripheral contour line (2324) becomes a part of the circumference line of a virtual circle (IC1). The virtual circle (IC1) is concentric with a virtual inscribed circle (IC2) inscribed in the hole (210) and has a radius larger than the radius of the virtual inscribed circle.

14. The reel seat according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting portion (220) and the cover support portion (260) form a portion of the lower surface of the seat body (200). The seat body (200) and the movable cover (300) are configured to detachably fix the fishing reel (130) to the lower side of the seat body.

15. A fishing rod, characterized in that: include: Rod body (110); as well as The reel seat (140) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, which is combined with the rod body.

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