cord reel base

Abstract

The present application provides a reel seat which is not easily loosened. Specifically, a reel seat (1) which detachably and securely fixes a reel foot (R2) of a fishing reel (R), characterized by comprising: a reel seat body (10) having a fixing cover (24) for inserting one end side of the reel foot (R2); a floating cover (11) formed to be movable in the axial direction with respect to the fixing cover (24) for inserting the other end portion (R5) of the reel foot (R2); a load portion (23) opposite to the back surface of the reel foot (R2); and a tip support (26) extending in the width direction at a position corresponding to the floating cover (11) while being continuous or apart from the load portion (23), contacting the other end portion (R5) of the reel foot (R2) in the width direction or contacting both side portions of the other end portion (R5) of the reel foot (R2), and sandwiching the other end portion (R5) of the reel foot (R2) with the upper portion of the inner circumferential surface of the floating cover (11) and the tip support (26).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] cross-reference This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application 2023-039203 (filed on March 14, 2023), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. This invention relates to a reel holder mounted on a fishing rod. Background Technology

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a reel holder that can be easily attached and detached to fix the reel foot of a fishing reel.

[0003] Patent documents Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-113899 Summary of the Invention

[0004] Because the fixed cover is integrally formed with the reel holder body, it is easy to ensure that the contact area with the reel foot can stably hold the reel foot. However, since the movable cover uses both the reel holder body and the movable cover to hold the reel foot, there is a tendency for the installation to become loose. For example, in the reel holder of Patent Document 1, since the inside of the movable cover is used to hold the top of the reel foot, even if the movable cover is tightened, installation may still occur (especially loosening in the left-right direction).

[0005] The present invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems. The technical problem to be solved is to provide a reel holder that is not prone to loosening during installation.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problem, the present invention provides a reel holder for easily attaching and detaching the reel foot of a fishing reel, characterized by comprising: a reel holder body having a fixing cover for inserting one end of the reel foot; a movable cover configured to move axially relative to the fixing cover for inserting the other end of the reel foot; a mounting portion opposite to the back of the reel foot; and a top support extending in the width direction at a position corresponding to the movable cover, either continuously or separately from the mounting portion, contacting the other end of the reel foot in the width direction, or contacting both sides of the other end of the reel foot, and clamping the other end of the reel foot with the upper part of the inner circumferential surface of the movable cover and the top support.

[0007] According to the present invention, since the top support extending in the width direction contacts the other end of the cable reel foot, it is not easy for the installation to become loose.

[0008] Furthermore, it is preferable that the top support and the two sides in the width direction of the other end of the winding foot make line contact or surface contact. Furthermore, it is preferable that the top support and the other end of the winding foot make line contact or surface contact in the width direction.

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to further prevent loosening of the installation.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper part of the inner circumferential surface of the movable cover preferably has: a first recess for inserting the other end of the reel foot; and a second recess that is continuous with and recessed into the inner side of the first recess, and accommodates the top support when the movable cover is tightened.

[0011] According to the present invention, the second recess prevents the sliding cover from contacting the top support when tightening the sliding cover.

[0012] According to the present invention, a reel holder that is less prone to loosening during installation can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a side sectional view showing the reel holder and fishing reel involved in the first installation method. Figure 2 This is a side sectional view showing the reel holder involved in the first installation method. Figure 3 This is a top view showing the reel holder body involved in the first installation method. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 IV-IV view. Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing the movable cover involved in the first installation method. Figure 6 This is a rear view of the movable cover involved in the first installation method. Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the movable cover involved in the first installation method. Figure 8A This is a perspective view showing the area around the top support involved in the first installation method. Figure 8B This is a perspective view showing the top support and the other end of the reel foot involved in the first installation method. Figure 9 This diagram shows the contact state when viewed from the side at the cable reel foot involved in the first mounting method. Figure 10 This diagram shows the contact state with the top support when viewed from the back side of the cable reel foot involved in the first mounting method. Figure 11 This diagram shows the contact state with the swing cover when viewed from the side of the reel foot involved in the first mounting method. Figure 12 This is a side sectional view showing the reel holder and fishing reel involved in the second installation method. Figure 13 This diagram shows the contact state when viewed from the side at the cable reel foot involved in the second mounting method. Figure 14 This diagram shows the contact state with the top support when viewed from the back side of the cable reel foot involved in the second mounting method. Figure 15 This diagram shows the contact state with the swing cover when viewed from the side of the reel foot involved in the second mounting method. Symbol Explanation 1- Reel holder; 10- Reel holder body; 11- Swimming cover; 23- Loading part; 24- Fixing cover; 26- Top support; 35- First recess; 36- Second recess; R- Fishing reel; R1- Reel body; R2- Reel foot; R3- Base part; R4- One end; R5- The other end. Detailed Implementation

[0014] (First installation method) The reel holder according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the embodiments, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same parts, and repeated descriptions are omitted. Furthermore, "up and down," "left and right," and "front and back" are used in accordance with… Figure 1 and Figure 3 The arrows indicate the direction of the rod. The top of the rod is "front," and the bottom of the rod is "back."

[0015] like Figure 1 As shown, the reel holder 1 in this embodiment is a cylindrical component that detachably secures a fishing reel R. The fishing reel R includes a reel body R1 and a reel foot R2. The reel body R1 includes a spool, a handle, etc., and is a device for releasing or reeling in fishing line by the user's operation. In this embodiment, the fishing reel R is exemplified as a dual-axis reel (drum reel), but it could also be a spinning reel for fishing.

[0016] The reel foot R2 is a plate-shaped portion located at the lower part of the reel body R1. The reel foot R2 is made of metal and includes a base portion R3, one end portion R4, and the other end portion R5. When viewed from the front-to-back axis, the reel foot R2 is slightly curved upwards in its extended direction. When viewed from the side, the base portion R3 is approximately parallel to the axis C of the reel seat 1. Furthermore, in this embodiment, while one end portion R4 of the reel foot R2 is slightly inclined downwards relative to the base portion R3, the other end portion R5 is also slightly inclined downwards relative to the base portion R3.

[0017] The reel foot R2 can also be formed into a rigid structure from lightweight materials such as aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, magnesium alloy, or other metals, or high-strength resins such as ABS resin, PA resin, or fiber-reinforced resins such as CFRP, GFRP, etc. Furthermore, in this embodiment, examples and explanations are provided for... Figures 1-11 The fishing reel R shown is... Figures 12-15 The fishing reels RA shown are all installed in the same reel holder 1. The reel feet R2 and RA2 of these fishing reels R and RA have different shapes. The configuration of installing the fishing reel R is referred to as the "first installation method", and the configuration of installing the fishing reel RA is referred to as the "second installation method" for explanation.

[0018] The reel holder 1 is a resin component used to secure the reel foot R2 of a fishing reel R. A rod (not shown) passes through the hollow portion of the reel holder 1 and is secured with adhesive. The reel holder 1 includes a reel holder body 10, a swim hood 11, and an operating knob 12.

[0019] like Figure 2 As shown, the reel holder body 10 is cylindrical and has a hollow interior for threading a rod. The reel holder body 10 includes an external threaded portion 21, a guide groove 22, a mounting portion 23, a fixing cover 24, a trigger 25, and a top support 26. An external thread 21 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the front end of the reel holder body 10. The external thread 21 is the part where the operating knob 12 is rotated. Multiple guide grooves 22 extend rearward from the external thread 21. The guide grooves 22 are grooves that guide the movable cover 11 axially. Figures 1-3 As shown, the mounting portion 23 is a portion formed on the upper part of the reel holder body 10 that is generally flat along the front-rear direction. The mounting portion 23 is the portion that faces or contacts the back side of the reel foot R2.

[0020] A retaining cover 24 is formed on the upper rear side of the reel holder body 10, with an open hole on the front side. The retaining cover 24 is for inserting one end R4 of the reel foot R2. A trigger 25 is formed protruding downward on the lower rear side of the reel holder body 10. The trigger 25 is used to lock the user's finger. The trigger 25 may be omitted.

[0021] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 8A As shown, a top support 26 is formed on the front side of the mounting section 23, separate from the mounting section 23, and is located at the other end R5 of the cable reel foot R2. The top support 26 is configured such that, in the state of tightening the sliding cover 11 (see reference...), Figure 1 Below, located inside the movable cover 11. (e.g.) Figure 8A As shown, a top support 26 is formed on the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the reel holder body 10. The top support 26 extends in the width direction (left-right direction in the figure) and is rectangular when viewed from above. The width of the top support 26 is approximately equal to the width of the other end R5 of the reel foot R2. Furthermore, the length of the top support 26 in the axial direction C is only required to accommodate the other end R5 of the reel foot R2, for example, about 3 to 10 mm.

[0022] like Figure 4 As shown, the top support 26 has a central portion 26a, side portions 26b, 26b, and side walls 26c, 26c. When viewed from the front-rear axis, the central portion 26a is slightly curved into an arc shape, bulging upwards. The side portions 26b are slightly inclined surfaces that rise towards the side of the central portion 26a. The side walls 26c are continuous with the side portions 26b and rise vertically from the outer peripheral surface of the cable reel holder body 10.

[0023] Furthermore, the top support 26 can be a flat surface, a curved surface, or a combination of both. For example, the side portions 26b can be flat surfaces (surfaces parallel to the surfaces containing the front-rear axis and the left-right axis), while the central portion 26a can be curved. The top support 26 can also be formed continuously with the mounting portion 23. Alternatively, the central portion 26a and the side portions 26b can be separate.

[0024] like Figure 2 As shown, the movable cover 11 is cylindrical and loosely fitted into the portion of the reel holder body 10 corresponding to the guide groove 22. The movable cover 11 can move back and forth relative to the reel holder body 10 and is a component that covers the other end R5 of the reel foot R2. Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the movable cover 11 includes a body portion 31, a cover portion 32, a locking portion 33, and a protruding portion 34. The body portion 31 is a cylindrical part. The cover portion 32 is a part that extends obliquely upward in the upper half of the body portion 31 towards the rear.

[0025] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a first recess 35 and second recesses 36 are formed on the upper part of the inner circumferential surface of the cover portion 32. The first recess 35 is recessed to receive the other end R5 of the reel foot R2. The second recess 36 is smaller than the first recess 35, is connected to the inner side of the first recess 35, and is formed in an upward recessed manner.

[0026] The second recess 36 is the portion that accommodates the top support 26 when the sliding cover 11 is tightened without the reel foot R2. This prevents interference between the top support 26 and the sliding cover 11. The second recess 36 is narrower in width than the first recess 35. Furthermore, the length of the second recess 36 in the axial direction C is sufficiently small compared to the first recess 35.

[0027] like Figure 7 As shown, the first recess 35 includes first side surfaces 35a, 35a, a top surface 35b, and second side surfaces 35c, 35c. The first side surfaces 35a stand upright on the left and right sides. The top surface 35b is curved upwards and slopes downwards towards the front (inwards). A pair of second side surfaces 35c are provided on the left and right sides, which are inclined surfaces from the first side surfaces 35a to the second recess 36.

[0028] Further inward than the first recess 35, a pair of second recesses 36 are provided on the left and right sides. Each second recess 36 is composed of a side surface 36a, a top surface 36b, and an end surface 36c. The side surface 36a is approximately parallel to the side surface 35a of the first recess 35. The top surface 36b is approximately parallel to the mounting portion 23. The top surface 36b may also tilt downwards towards the front (inwards). The end surface 36c extends downwards from the top surface 36b.

[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, the engaging part 33 is connected to the operating knob 12 (see reference). Figure 1 The part that can be rotatably engaged. The protrusion 34 protrudes from the inner circumferential surface of the body part 31 and extends in the direction of the axis C. The protrusion 34 is the part that slides within the guide groove 22 of the cable reel body 10. like Figure 1 As shown, the operating knob 12 is connected to the front side of the movable cover 11 and is cylindrical. The operating knob 12 and the movable cover 11 are rotatably connected relative to each other. The operating knob 12 is a component that moves the movable cover 11 along the axial direction. An internal thread 41 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the operating knob 12.

[0030] When the operating knob 12 is rotated in the circumferential direction, the external thread 21 engages with the internal thread 41, causing the operating knob 12 to rotate in the front-back direction while moving axially. At the same time, the movable cover 11 also moves axially in tandem with the operating knob 12. By moving the position of the movable cover 11 relative to the fixed cover 24 in the front-back direction, the reel foot R2 can be fixed or released.

[0031] Next, the clamping state (contact state) of the other end R5 of the reel foot R2 involved in the first installation method with the movable cover 11 and the top support 26 will be described. Figure 8A and Figure 8B As shown, when the other end R5 of the reel foot R2 is placed on the top support 26 and the operating knob 12 is turned, the other end R5 is clamped in the vertical direction by the movable cover 11 and the top support 26.

[0032] Figure 9 This diagram shows the contact state when viewed from the side at the cable reel foot involved in the first mounting method. Figure 10 This diagram shows the contact state with the top support when viewed from the back side of the cable reel foot involved in the first mounting method. Figure 11 This diagram shows the contact state with the swing cover when viewed from the side of the reel foot involved in the first mounting method. Figures 9-11 The blackened portion indicates the contact areas between the other end R5 of the reel foot R2 and the moving cover 11 and the top support 26.

[0033] like Figure 10 As shown, on the back surface of the other end R5, the corners K1 and K1 near the other end R5 make surface contact with the sides 26b and 26b of the top support 26 in the contact areas H1 and H1. In other words, the two sides of the back surface of the other end R5 make surface contact with the top support 26. When the line passing through the center of the width direction of the other end R5 is taken as the center line C1, the contact areas H1 and H1 are approximately symmetrical about left and right, sandwiching the center line C1, and the areas of the contact areas H1 and H1 are also approximately the same.

[0034] In addition, such as Figure 11 As shown, on the surface of the other end R5 (the side opposite to the back surface), the corners K1 and K2 of the other end R5 contact the surfaces of the movable cover 11 in contact areas H2 and H2, respectively. Contact areas H2 and H2 are approximately symmetrical about the center line C1, and their areas are approximately the same. More specifically, contact area H2 is the inner side of the other end R5 and the upper surface 35b of the first recess 35 (see reference). Figure 7 The area that comes into contact with.

[0035] Furthermore, on the surface of the other end R5, the central portion of the tip makes line contact with the movable cover 11 in the contact area H3. In other words, the tip of the other end R5, sandwiched between the center line C1, makes line contact with the movable cover 11 approximately symmetrically on both sides in the width direction. More specifically, the contact area H3 is formed by fastening the movable cover 11 so that the tip of the other end R5 is in contact with the inner side of the upper surface 35b of the first recess 35 (see reference). Figure 7 The area that comes into contact with.

[0036] Additionally, as referenced Figure 1 The tip of one end R4 of the reel foot R2 makes line contact with the inner side of the fixing cover 24 in the left-right direction. Although the contact state between the end R4 and the fixing cover 24 is not particularly limited, it is preferable to make point contact, line contact, or surface contact on both sides in the left-right direction to prevent loosening of the installation. In addition, the end R4 and the fixing cover 24 can also make line contact or surface contact in the left-right direction.

[0037] According to the above-described embodiment, the cable reel holder 1, because the upper part of the inner circumferential surface of the movable cover 11 and the top support 26 clamp the other end R5 of the cable reel foot R2, and the top support 26 makes surface contact with the back of the other end R5 of the cable reel foot R2, is less prone to loosening during installation. More specifically, in this embodiment, as... Figure 10 As shown, the top support 26 and the other end R5 of the reel foot R2 make surface contact in the contact areas H1, H1 on both sides in the width direction. Therefore, because the contact is symmetrical on both sides in the width direction, loosening during installation can be prevented.

[0038] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, while the first recess 35 receives the other end R5, the upper surface 35b and the other end R5 are in contact areas H2, H2 (refer to...) Figure 11 Surface contact occurs within the contact area. Therefore, since the contact is symmetrical on both sides in the width direction, loosening during installation can be prevented. Furthermore, since the contact areas H1 and H2 can be clamped at approximately the same position in the vertical direction, stable fixation is achieved.

[0039] Furthermore, since the upper surface 35b of the first recess 35 and the top end of the other end R5 of the reel foot R2 are in line contact in the width direction through the contact area H3, loosening of the installation can be prevented. Since the contact area H3 is symmetrical about the center line C1, it can maintain a balanced position. Furthermore, since contact occurs not only in the contact areas H2 and H2, but also in the contact area H3, it can cooperate to prevent loosening of the installation. Moreover, through the contact area H3, when tightening the sliding cover 11, the other end R5 can be pressed in from the front toward the fixed cover 24. Thus, loosening of the installation can be prevented.

[0040] Furthermore, although in this embodiment the contact areas H1 and H2 are surface contacts, point contacts or line contacts can achieve approximately the same effect. Moreover, the contact areas H1 and H2, and H2, do not necessarily need to be symmetrical or have the same area. Similarly, the contact area H3 does not necessarily need to be symmetrical about the centerline C1. Furthermore, although specific illustrations are omitted, the top support 26 and the other end R5 can also be in line contact or surface contact in the width direction (continuous in the width direction).

[0041] (Second installation method) Next, the second installation method of this embodiment will be described. As mentioned above, the reel holder 1 of the second installation method is the same as that of the first installation method, but the shape of the reel foot RA2 of the fishing reel RA is different from that of the first installation method.

[0042] like Figure 12 As shown, in this embodiment, the reel foot RA2 of the fishing reel RA is generally straight in the direction of the axis C, which differs from the first mounting method. That is, the reel foot RA2 is approximately parallel to the mounting portion 23. When the fishing reel RA is fixed to the reel base 1, one end RA4 of the reel foot RA2 is inserted into the fixing cover 24, while the other end RA5 is inserted into the sliding cover 11. When the other end RA5 is placed on the top support 26 and the operating knob 12 is turned, the other end RA5 is clamped in the vertical direction by the sliding cover 11 and the top support 26.

[0043] Figure 13 This diagram shows the contact state when viewed from the side at the cable reel foot involved in the second mounting method. Figure 14 This diagram shows the contact state with the top support when viewed from the back side of the cable reel foot involved in the second mounting method. Figure 15 This diagram shows the contact state with the swing cover when viewed from the side of the reel foot involved in the second mounting method. Figures 13-15The blackened portion indicates the contact areas between the other end RA5 of the reel foot RA2 and the moving cover 11 and the top support 26.

[0044] like Figure 14 As shown, on the back surface of the other end RA5, the corners KA1 and KA1 of the other end RA5 make line contact with the sides 26b and 26b of the top support 26 in the contact areas H11 and H11. In other words, the two sides of the back surface of the other end RA5 make line contact with the top support 26. The contact areas H11 and H11 are approximately symmetrical about the center line C1, and the contact lengths are also approximately the same.

[0045] Furthermore, on the back side of the other end RA5, the two sides of the other end RA5 and the two sides of the placement part 23 respectively make surface contact in the contact areas H13, H13. The contact areas H13, H13 are approximately symmetrical about the center line C1, and the contact lengths are also approximately the same. Furthermore, on the surface of the other end RA5, the tip makes line contact with the sliding cover 11 in the contact area H15. In other words, the tip of the other end RA5, sandwiched between the center line C1, contacts the surface of the sliding cover 11 approximately symmetrically on both sides in the width direction. More specifically, the contact area H15 is formed by fastening the sliding cover 11 so that the tip of the other end RA5 contacts the inner side of the upper surface 35b of the first recess 35 (see reference). Figure 7 The area that comes into contact with.

[0046] Additionally, although specific illustrations are omitted, and the contact state between one end of the reel foot RA2 (the end opposite to the other end RA5) and the fixing cover 24 is not particularly restricted, it is preferable to make point contact, line contact, or surface contact on both sides in the left-right direction to prevent loosening of the installation. Furthermore, one end can also make line contact or surface contact with the fixing cover 24 in the left-right direction.

[0047] The reel holder 1 according to the above-described embodiment is as follows: Figure 14 As shown, since the upper part of the inner circumferential surface of the movable cover 11 and the top support 26 clamp the other end RA5 of the reel foot RA2, and the top support 26 makes line contact with the back of the other end RA5 of the reel foot RA2, loosening of the installation is not easily caused. More specifically, in this embodiment, the top support 26 makes line contact with both sides of the other end RA5 of the reel foot RA2 in the width direction in the contact areas H11, H11. Therefore, since the contact is symmetrical on both sides in the width direction, loosening of the installation can be prevented. In addition, according to the reel holder 1, the shape of the reel foot when viewed from the side can be a curved shape as in the first installation method or a straight shape as shown in the second installation method, which can clamp it evenly, and thus loosening of the installation is not easily caused.

[0048] Furthermore, since the inner circumferential surface (top 35b) of the movable cover 11 contacts the surface of the other end RA5 of the reel foot R2 in the width direction through the contact area H15, loosening during installation can be further prevented. Moreover, since the contact area H15 is symmetrical about the center line C1, it can maintain a balanced position. Furthermore, through the contact area H15, when tightening the movable cover 11, the other end RA5 can be pressed in from the front towards the fixed cover 24. This further prevents loosening during installation.

[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the contact areas H11 and H13 can achieve approximately the same effect as long as they are in point contact, line contact, or surface contact. Moreover, the contact areas H11 and H13 do not necessarily need to be symmetrical or have the same area. Furthermore, the contact area H15 does not necessarily need to be symmetrical about the center line C1. Additionally, although specific illustrations are omitted, the top support 26 and the other end RA5 can also be in line contact or surface contact in the width direction (continuous in the width direction).

[0050] While the embodiments of the reel holder and its mounting structure according to the present invention have been described above, appropriate design changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A reel holder for easily attaching and detaching the reel foot of a fishing reel, characterized in that, have: The cable reel holder body has a retaining cover for inserting one end of the cable reel foot; A movable cover is configured to move axially relative to the fixed cover for insertion into the other end of the reel foot; The mounting section is opposite to the back of the winding reel foot; The top support extends along the width direction at a position corresponding to the movable cover, and contacts the other end of the cable reel foot in the width direction, or contacts both sides of the other end of the cable reel foot. The upper part of the inner circumferential surface of the movable cover and the top support are used to clamp the other end of the reel foot. The top support is formed on the front side of the placement part, away from the placement part. The length of the top support in the axial direction is 3mm to 10mm.

2. The reel holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top support makes line or surface contact with the two sides of the other end of the cable reel foot in the width direction.

3. The reel holder according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that, The top support and the other end of the cable reel foot make line contact or surface contact in the width direction.

4. The reel holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper part of the inner circumferential surface of the movable cover has: a first recess for inserting the other end of the reel foot; and a second recess that is continuous with and recessed into the inner side of the first recess, and accommodates the top support when the movable cover is tightened.

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