Rotary reel for fishing

Abstract

The invention provides a rotary fishing reel capable of discharging water entering the interior of a line roller. A rotary fishing reel (1) is provided with a rotor (9), a fishing line guide section (11), and a support section (13). The rotor (9) is rotatably supported by the reel body (3). The fishing line guide (11) rotates together with the rotor (9). The fishing line guiding part (11) is provided with a line roller (21) for guiding the fishing line to the reel (7). The wire roller (21) has a guide portion (35), a bearing portion (45), and a discharge structure (47). The guide portion (35) has a guide surface (38) forming an outer peripheral surface in contact with the fishing line. The bearing part (45) is supported by the support part (13). The bearing part (45) rotatably supports the guide part (35). The discharge structure (47) discharges the foreign matter in the centrifugal direction of the centrifugal force accompanying the rotation of the rotor (9).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a rotating reel for fishing. Background Technology

[0002] The fishing reel described in Patent Document 1 comprises a reel body, a rotor, and a fishing line guiding mechanism. The rotor has a pair of rotor arms. The fishing line guiding mechanism comprises a pair of line carrier support components, a line carrier, a support shaft, and line rollers.

[0003] A pair of winding frame support members are respectively mounted pivotally relative to a pair of rotor arms. One end of the winding frame is supported on one side of the pair of winding frame support members via a support shaft. The other end of the winding frame is supported on one side of the pair of winding frame support members. The wire roller is rotatably supported relative to the support shaft.

[0004] The line roller has a guide member, a bearing member, a retaining member, and a grease retaining part (a pair of grease retaining parts forming a component). The guide member guides the fishing line toward the winding frame. The bearing member is supported on a support shaft. The retaining member is disposed radially between the guide member and the bearing member. The grease retaining part is disposed at one end of the winding frame and axially between the bearing member. The grease retaining part and the retaining member work together to retain the grease.

[0005] Patent document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-104080. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In conventional fishing reels, a gap is provided between the guide member and one end of the winding carrier. Specifically, this gap forms a space between the guide member and the lubricant. Therefore, foreign objects, including seawater, can enter this gap. When foreign objects enter the gap, the rotation of the guide member is inhibited by the sliding resistance of the foreign object, and the rotation of the guide member becomes heavier. Furthermore, the performance of the lubricant may deteriorate due to the foreign object. Moreover, the intrusion of foreign objects may cause abnormal noises.

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fishing reel that can expel foreign objects that have entered the interior of the line roller.

[0008] Regarding a first aspect of the invention, a fishing reel includes a rotor, a line guide, and a support. The rotor is rotatably supported on the reel body. The line guide rotates together with the rotor. The line guide has a line roller that guides the fishing line onto the spool. The line roller has a guide portion, a bearing portion, and a discharge mechanism. The guide portion has a guide surface that forms the outer peripheral surface in contact with the fishing line. The bearing portion is supported on the support portion. The bearing portion rotatably supports the guide portion. The discharge mechanism discharges foreign matter in a centrifugal direction acting on the centrifugal force accompanying the rotation of the rotor.

[0009] In the first aspect of the fishing reel, the line roller has a discharge mechanism. When the rotor rotates, foreign objects are discharged centrifugally via this discharge mechanism. This structure allows foreign objects that have intruded into the interior of the line roller to be discharged.

[0010] The fishing reel according to the second aspect of the first aspect of the present invention is configured as follows. The discharge structure has a first discharge portion. The first discharge portion includes a first annular inclined surface. The first annular inclined surface is disposed at one end of the guide portion. The first annular inclined surface is inclined along a conical surface centered on the support axis of the support portion.

[0011] In the second aspect, in the fishing reel, by forming a first annular inclined surface of the first discharge section as described above, foreign objects can be properly discharged in the centrifugal direction by means of the first annular inclined surface of the first discharge section.

[0012] According to the second and third aspects of the present invention, the fishing reel is configured as follows. In a cross-section of the fishing line guide portion cut by a plane intersecting the rotation axis of the rotor and including the support portion, the angle between the first vector and the vector in the centrifugal direction of the centrifugal force is less than 90 degrees, and the aforementioned first vector is arranged along a first annular inclined surface disposed on a side away from the rotation axis of the rotor toward the direction away from the bearing portion.

[0013] In the third aspect of the fishing reel, by forming a first annular inclined surface of the first discharge section as described above, foreign objects can be discharged more appropriately in the centrifugal direction by means of the first annular inclined surface of the first discharge section.

[0014] The fishing reel according to the fourth aspect of the second aspect of the present invention is configured as follows. A first discharge portion includes an annular surface. The annular surface is radially positioned inside the first annular inclined surface about the support axis of the support portion and is arranged facing the first annular inclined surface.

[0015] In the fourth aspect of the fishing reel, by forming an annular surface of the first discharge section as described above, foreign objects can be guided to the first annular inclined surface of the first discharge section by means of the annular surface of the first discharge section.

[0016] The fishing reel according to the fifth aspect of the first aspect of the present invention is configured as follows: The discharge structure has a second discharge portion. The second discharge portion includes a second annular inclined surface. The second annular inclined surface is disposed at one end of the guide surface. The second annular inclined surface extends in a centrifugal direction.

[0017] In the fifth aspect of the fishing reel, by forming a second annular inclined surface of the second discharge section as described above, foreign objects can be discharged from one end of the guide surface to the outside by means of the second annular inclined surface of the second discharge section.

[0018] The fishing reel according to the fifth and sixth aspects of the present invention is configured as follows: A second discharge portion includes a first annular recess. The first annular recess is provided at one end of the guide surface. The first annular recess opens radially outward about the support axis of the support portion. A second annular inclined surface forms the wall surface of the first annular recess.

[0019] In the sixth aspect of the fishing reel, the first annular recess of the second discharge section can prevent foreign objects from entering the interior of the line roller from one end of the guide surface. Furthermore, the second annular inclined surface can discharge foreign objects from the first annular recess of the second discharge section from one end of the guide surface to the outside.

[0020] The fishing reel according to the sixth and seventh aspects of the present invention is configured as follows: A first annular recess has a first wall surface and a second wall surface disposed axially opposite to the first wall surface with respect to the support axis of the support portion. The first wall surface includes a second annular inclined surface. In a cross-section of the fishing line guide portion cut by a plane intersecting the rotation axis of the rotor and including the support axis of the support portion, a first angle of the first wall surface relative to the support axis of the support portion is smaller than a second angle of the second wall surface relative to the support axis of the support portion.

[0021] In the seventh aspect of the fishing reel, by forming a first annular recess in the second discharge section as described above, it is possible to appropriately suppress the intrusion of foreign matter from one end of the guide surface into the interior of the line roller. Furthermore, the foreign matter in the first annular recess of the second discharge section can be smoothly discharged from one end of the guide surface to the outside by means of the second annular inclined surface.

[0022] The fishing reel according to the eighth aspect of the first aspect of the present invention is configured as follows: The fishing line guide portion has a cover portion and a boss portion. The cover portion covers the end of the guide surface and the end of the bearing portion. The end of the bearing portion is disposed radially inward of the support axis of the support portion than the end of the guide surface. The boss portion is disposed axially between the bearing portion and the cover portion about the support axis of the support portion.

[0023] The discharge structure has a third discharge section. The third discharge section is disposed between the cover section and the boss section. The third discharge section includes a second annular recess that opens radially outward. The second annular recess is formed by a third annular inclined surface provided in the boss section and the inner surface of the cover section. The third annular inclined surface is inclined along a conical surface centered on the support axis of the support section.

[0024] In the eighth aspect of the fishing reel, by forming a second annular recess of the third discharge section as described above, foreign matter located between the support axis of the support section and the rotation axis of the rotor in the line roller can be guided outward in the centrifugal direction by the third annular inclined surface of the second annular recess.

[0025] The fishing reel according to the ninth aspect of the first aspect of the present invention is configured as follows: The fishing line guide has a cover. The cover covers the end of the guide surface and the end of the bearing portion. The end of the bearing portion is disposed radially inward of the support axis of the support portion compared to the end of the guide surface.

[0026] The discharge structure has a third discharge section. The third discharge section is disposed in the cover section. The third discharge section includes a second annular recess that opens radially outward. The second annular recess is formed by a third annular inclined surface disposed in the cover section and the inner surface of the cover section. The third annular inclined surface is inclined along a conical surface centered on the support axis of the support section.

[0027] In the ninth aspect of the fishing reel, foreign objects located between the support shaft of the support portion and the rotation shaft of the rotor in the line roller are guided outward in the centrifugal direction by the third annular inclined surface of the second annular recess.

[0028] According to the eighth or ninth aspect of the present invention, a fishing reel for a tenth aspect is constructed as follows. In a cross-section of the fishing line guide portion cut by a plane intersecting the rotation axis of the rotor and including a support portion, the angle between the second vector and the vector in the centrifugal direction of the centrifugal force is greater than 90 degrees, and the aforementioned second vector is directed away from the cover portion along a third annular inclined surface arranged on the rotation axis side of the rotor.

[0029] In the eleventh aspect of the fishing reel, by forming a third annular inclined surface of the third discharge section as described above, foreign objects can be discharged more appropriately in the centrifugal direction by means of the third annular inclined surface of the third discharge section.

[0030] Invention Effects

[0031] According to the present invention, foreign objects that have intruded into the interior of the line roller can be discharged in a fishing reel. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a front view of a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a side view of the front of a fishing reel.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the fishing line guide.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged sectional view used to illustrate the structure of the fishing line guide.

[0036] Figure 5This is a partially enlarged sectional view used to illustrate the structure of the roller.

[0037] Figure 6 It is a partially enlarged sectional view used to illustrate the structure of the discharge structure.

[0038] Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged sectional view of the second discharge section used to illustrate the discharge structure.

[0039] Figure 8 It is a partially enlarged sectional view used to illustrate the path of foreign object discharge.

[0040] Figure 9 This is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view used to illustrate a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Hereinafter, embodiments of the fishing reel of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 As shown, the fishing reel 1 comprises a reel body 3, a handle 5, a drum 7, and a rotor 9. Figure 2 As shown, the fishing reel 1 also includes a fishing line guide 11 and a support 13.

[0042] Figure 1 The handle 5 shown is rotatably supported relative to the winding reel body 3. Rotation of the handle 5 is transmitted to the rotor 9 via a rotation transmission mechanism (not shown) housed in the winding reel body 3. Rotation of the handle 5 is converted into forward and backward movement of the spool shaft 8 via a swing mechanism (not shown) housed in the winding reel body 3. A spool 7 is mounted on the spool shaft 8. The spool 7 moves together with the spool shaft 8 relative to the winding reel body 3 in the forward and backward direction.

[0043] Figure 1 The rotor 9 shown is used to wind fishing line onto the spool 7. The rotor 9 is positioned at the front of the reel body 3. The rotor 9 is rotatably supported relative to the reel body 3. Specifically, the rotor 9 is rotatably supported on the reel body 3 via the spool shaft 8 and a rotation transmission mechanism.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the rotor 9 has a rotation axis X1. The rotation axis X1 is concentric with the axis of the drum shaft 8. In this embodiment, the direction in which the rotation axis X1 extends is denoted as the first axial direction. The radial direction away from the rotation axis X1 is denoted as the first radial direction. The circumferential direction around the rotation axis X1 is denoted as the first circumferential direction.

[0045] The first axial direction can also be described as the axial direction about the rotational axis X1 of the rotor 9. The first radial direction can also be described as the radial direction about the rotational axis X1 of the rotor 9. The first circumferential direction can also be described as the circumferential direction about the rotational axis X1 of the rotor 9.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, the rotor 9 has a rotor body 15, a first rotor arm 16, and a second rotor arm 17. The rotor body 15 is disposed on the outside of the drum shaft 8 in a first radial direction. The first rotor arm 16 is integrally formed with the rotor body 15. The second rotor arm 17 is disposed facing the first rotor arm 16 in a first radial direction. The second rotor arm 17 is integrally formed with the rotor body 15.

[0047] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The fishing line guide 11 shown rotates together with the rotor 9. (As shown) Figure 2 As shown, the fishing line guide 11 has a first winding frame support member 18 and a second winding frame support member 20. (As shown...) Figure 3 As shown, the fishing line guide 11 also has a line roller 21, a cover 23, and a boss 25.

[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, the first winding frame support member 18 is oscillatingly mounted relative to the first rotor arm 16. The second winding frame support member 20 is oscillatingly mounted relative to the second rotor arm 17. The first winding frame support member 18 and the second winding frame support member 20 support the winding frame 26.

[0049] The first winding support member 18 and the second winding support member 20 oscillate between a winding posture that allows the fishing line to be wound onto the spool 7 and a releasing posture that allows the fishing line to be released from the spool 7. In the winding posture, the line roller 21 is positioned radially on the outer side of the winding body portion 7a of the spool 7 (see reference). Figure 1 In the unwinding position, the wire roller 21 is positioned axially between the winding body 7a of the drum 7 and the handle 5.

[0050] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the roller 21 is supported by the support portion 13. Figure 3 As shown, the support portion 13 has a threaded receiving component 27 and a threaded component 28. The threaded receiving component 27 is assembled to the cover portion 23, the support roller 21, and the boss portion 25.

[0051] The head of the threaded receiving member 27 abuts against the outer surface of the cover portion 23. Specifically, the head of the threaded receiving member 27 abuts against the outer surface of the cover portion 23 via a washer 24. The shaft portion of the threaded receiving member 27 is cylindrical. A female thread portion 27a is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the shaft portion of the threaded receiving member 27. The end of the shaft portion of the threaded receiving member 27 is non-rotatably mounted relative to the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18.

[0052] The threaded component 28 is fitted to the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support component 18 and connected to the threaded receiving component 27. Specifically, the head of the threaded component 28 abuts against the outer surface of the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support component 18. The shaft portion of the threaded component 28 has a male threaded portion 28a. The male threaded portion 28a of the threaded component 28 is threadedly engaged with the female threaded portion 27a of the threaded receiving component 27.

[0053] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the support portion 13 has a support axis X2. In this embodiment, the direction in which the support axis X2 extends is referred to as the second axial direction. The radial direction away from the support axis X2 is referred to as the second radial direction. The circumferential direction around the support axis X2 is referred to as the second circumferential direction.

[0054] The second axial direction can also be described as the axial direction about the support axis X2 of the support portion 13. The second radial direction can also be described as the radial direction about the support axis X2 of the support portion 13. The second circumferential direction can also be described as the circumferential direction about the support axis X2 of the support portion 13.

[0055] Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The line roller 21 shown is configured to guide the fishing line toward the spool 7. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the wire roller 21 is supported by the threaded receiving member 27 of the support portion 13. The wire roller 21 is arranged in the second axial direction between the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18 and the cover portion 23. Details regarding the wire roller 21 will be described later.

[0056] like Figure 2 As shown, the cover 23 is provided at one end of the winding frame 26. In this embodiment, the cover 23 is integrally formed with the winding frame 26. The cover 23 may also be formed separately from the winding frame 26.

[0057] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the cover portion 23 is arranged at a distance from the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18 in the second axial direction. Figure 4As shown, the cover 23 covers the first end E1 side of the wire roller 21. In detail, the cover 23 covers the guide portion 35 (described later) and the bearing portion 45 (described later) of the wire roller 21 at the first end E1 side. The cover 23 is mounted to the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18 via the support portion 13.

[0058] In this embodiment, the terms "first end" and "second end" are used in the description of the wire roller 21 and the description of each component of the wire roller 21. The first end refers to the end on the side of the cover portion 23, and is denoted as "first end E1". The second end refers to the end on the side of the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18, and is denoted as "second end E2".

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, the boss portion 25 includes a first boss portion 31 and a second boss portion 32. The first boss portion 31 and the second boss portion 32 are supported by the threaded receiving member 27 of the support portion 13. The first boss portion 31 and the second boss portion 32 respectively position the wire roller 21 relative to the cover portion 23 and the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18.

[0060] like Figure 4 As shown, the first boss portion 31 is disposed axially between the wire roller 21 and the cover portion 23 in the second axis. More specifically, the first boss portion 31 is disposed axially between the bearing portion 45 (described later) of the wire roller 21 and the cover portion 23 in the second axis.

[0061] More specifically, the first boss portion 31 has a first cylindrical portion 31a, a first connecting portion 31b, and a first annular portion 31c. The first cylindrical portion 31a is formed in a cylindrical shape. The first cylindrical portion 31a is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion of the threaded receiving member 27. The two ends of the first cylindrical portion 31a abut against the inner ring 45a (described later) of the bearing portion 45 of the thread roller 21 and the inner surface 23a of the cover portion 23, respectively, in the second axial direction.

[0062] The first connecting portion 31b protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the first cylindrical portion 31a in a second radial direction. The first annular portion 31c extends from the first connecting portion 31b toward the first annular inclined surface 54 (described later) of the wire roller 21. The end portion of the first annular portion 31c is disposed inside the discharge recess 58 (described later) of the wire roller 21. A gap is formed between the end portion of the first annular portion 31c and the discharge recess 58.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, the second boss portion 32 is disposed axially between the wire roller 21 and the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18. More specifically, the second boss portion 32 is disposed axially between the bearing portion 45 (described later) of the wire roller 21 and the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18.

[0064] More specifically, the second boss portion 32 has a second cylindrical portion 32a, a second connecting portion 32b, and a second annular portion 32c. The second cylindrical portion 32a is formed in a cylindrical shape. The second cylindrical portion 32a is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion of the threaded receiving member 27 of the support portion 13. The two ends of the second cylindrical portion 32a abut against the inner ring 45a (described later) of the bearing portion 45 of the wire roller 21 and the inner surface 19a of the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18, respectively, in the second axial direction.

[0065] The second connecting portion 32b protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the second cylindrical portion 32a in the second radial direction. The second annular portion 32c extends in the second axial direction from the second connecting portion 32b toward the second abutting portion 43b (described later) of the retaining member 43.

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, a first boss 31, a wire roller 21, and a second boss 32 are arranged in the second axial direction between the cover portion 23 and the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18. A threaded receiving member 27 is inserted into the first cylindrical portion 31a of the first boss 31, the inner ring 45a of the bearing portion 45 of the wire roller 21, and the second cylindrical portion 32a of the second boss 32, and is installed at the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18.

[0067] In this state, by threading the male thread portion 28a of the threaded component 28 to the female thread portion 27a of the threaded receiving component 27, the first boss portion 31, the wire roller 21 and the second boss portion 32 are clamped by the cover portion 23 and the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support component 18.

[0068] (Details about the rollers)

[0069] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the wire roller 21 has a guide portion 35, a retaining member 43, a bearing portion 45, and a discharge structure 47 (see reference). Figure 6 ).

[0070] The guide portion 35 has a guide body 36, a first abutment portion 37, and a guide surface 38. The guide body 36 is substantially cylindrical. The first abutment portion 37 protrudes from the guide body 36 toward the second radial inward side at the first end E1 side and extends circumferentially upward in the second direction. The first abutment portion 37 abuts against the outer ring 45b of the bearing portion 45 in the second axial direction at the first end E1 side.

[0071] The fishing line contacts the guide surface 38. The guide surface 38 forms the outer peripheral surface of the guide body 36. The guide surface 38 of the line roller 21 is covered by the cover portion 23 at the first end E1 side. The guide surface 38 is covered by the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18 at the second end E2 side.

[0072] like Figure 5 As shown, the bearing portion 45 rotatably supports the guide portion 35. The bearing portion 45 is disposed inside the guide body 36 in the second radial direction. More specifically, the bearing portion 45 is disposed inside the retaining body 43a (described later) of the retaining member 43 in the second radial direction.

[0073] The bearing portion 45 on the first end E1 side is disposed in the second radial direction inwardly than the guide surface 38 on the first end E1 side. The bearing portion 45 on the first end E1 side is covered by the cover portion 23. The bearing portion 45 on the second end E2 side is disposed in the second radial direction inwardly than the guide surface 38 on the second end E2 side. The bearing portion 45 on the second end E2 is covered by the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18.

[0074] like Figure 5 As shown, the bearing portion 45 is supported on the support portion 13. The bearing portion 45 has an inner ring 45a, an outer ring 45b, and a plurality of rolling elements 45c. The inner ring 45a is disposed on the support portion 13, for example, on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion of the threaded receiving member 27 of the support portion 13. In this state, the inner ring 45a is positioned relative to the cover portion 23 and the end portion 19 of the first winding frame support member 18 by the first boss portion 31 and the second boss portion 32, respectively.

[0075] The outer ring 45b is positioned further outward than the inner ring 45a in the second radial direction. A plurality of rolling elements 45c are positioned between the inner ring 45a and the outer ring 45b in the second radial direction. With this configuration, the outer ring 45b rotates relative to the inner ring 45a via the plurality of rolling elements 45c.

[0076] like Figure 5 As shown, the retaining member 43 retains the guide portion 35 relative to the bearing portion 45. The retaining member 43 is disposed between the guide portion 35 and the bearing portion 45 in the second radial direction. The retaining member 43 is disposed between the guide portion 35 and the second boss portion 32 in the second axial direction.

[0077] The retaining member 43 has a retaining body 43a, a second abutting portion 43b, a locking portion 43c, and a protrusion 43d. The retaining body 43a is substantially cylindrical. The retaining body 43a is disposed in the second radial direction between the guide portion 35 and the bearing portion 45. Specifically, the retaining body 43a fits into the inner surface of the guide body 36 and the outer surface of the outer ring 45b of the bearing portion 45.

[0078] The second abutting portion 43b protrudes from the retaining body 43a toward the second radial inward side at the second end E2 side and extends circumferentially in the second direction. The second abutting portion 43b abuts against the outer ring 45b of the bearing portion 45 in the second axial direction at the second end E2 side.

[0079] The engaging portion 43c is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the retaining body 43a. The engaging portion 43c engages with the engaging portion 41a of the guide portion 35, for example, with the claw portion 41a provided on the inner peripheral surface of the guide body 36 at the second end E2 side. In this state, the first abutting portion 37 of the guide portion 35 and the second abutting portion 43b of the retaining member 43 clamp the outer ring 45b of the bearing portion 45. With this structure, the guide portion 35 rotates integrally with the outer ring 45b of the bearing portion 45 via the retaining member 43.

[0080] The protrusion 43d protrudes radially from the second abutment portion 43b toward the second connecting portion 32b of the second boss portion 32. The protrusion 43d is formed in an annular shape. The third cylindrical portion 32d is disposed radially between the second cylindrical portion 32a and the second annular portion 32c of the second boss portion 32.

[0081] The protrusion 43d is arranged at intervals from the second cylindrical portion 32a, the second connecting portion 32b, and the second annular portion 32c of the second boss portion 32. This structure forms a labyrinth between the retaining member 43 and the second boss portion 32. This labyrinth structure restricts the intrusion of foreign objects from the second end E2 side.

[0082] Figure 6 The discharge structure 47 shown is configured to discharge foreign matter in the centrifugal direction CV, which is acted upon by the centrifugal force accompanying the rotation of the rotor 9. Specifically, when the rotor 9 rotates with the first winding frame support member 18 and the second winding frame support member 20 in a winding posture, centrifugal force acts on the wire roller 21. In this state, the discharge structure 47 discharges foreign matter in the centrifugal direction CV. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the term "centrifugal force" means "centrifugal force accompanying the rotation of the rotor 9".

[0083] like Figure 6 As shown, the discharge structure 47 has a first discharge section 51, a second discharge section 52, and a third discharge section 53. The first discharge section 51 is provided on the guide section 35 at the first end E1 side. The first discharge section 51 includes a first annular inclined surface 54 and an annular surface 55.

[0084] A first annular inclined surface 54 is provided on the first end E1 side of the guide body 36 of the guide portion 35. The first annular inclined surface 54 is inclined along a conical surface centered on the support axis X2 of the support portion 13. The first annular inclined surface 54 faces the support axis X2 of the support portion 13. The first annular inclined surface 54 faces the inner surface 23a of the cover portion 23.

[0085] like Figure 6As shown, in the roller section of the fishing line guide 11 cut by a plane that intersects the rotation axis X1 of the rotor 9 and includes the support axis X2 of the support portion 13, the angle AN1 formed by the first vector V1 and the vector CV in the direction of centrifugal force is preferably less than 90 degrees. The aforementioned first vector V1 is arranged along the first annular inclined surface 54 on the side away from the rotation axis X1 and is directed towards the direction away from the bearing portion 45.

[0086] In detail, in the cross section of the roller in the winding posture, the angle AN1 formed by the first vector V1 and the vector CV in the direction of centrifugal force is preferably less than 90 degrees. The aforementioned first vector V1 is arranged along the first annular inclined surface 54 on the side away from the rotation axis X1 and toward the inner side surface 23a of the cover portion 23.

[0087] like Figure 6 As shown, an annular surface 55 is provided on the first abutment portion 37 of the guide portion 35. The annular surface 55 is located further inward than the first annular inclined surface 54 in the second radial direction and is arranged facing the first annular inclined surface 54. The annular surface 55 is connected to the first annular inclined surface 54 via a connecting surface 57. The connecting surface 57 extends from the radially inner end of the first annular inclined surface 54 toward the support axis X2 and extends annularly in the second circumferential direction.

[0088] A first annular inclined surface 54, annular surface 55, and connecting surface 57 form an annular discharge recess 58 extending upward from the second circumference. The first annular inclined surface 54 forms the radially outer wall surface of the discharge recess 58. The annular surface 55 forms the radially inner wall surface of the discharge recess 58. The connecting surface 57 forms the bottom surface of the discharge recess 58.

[0089] like Figure 6 As shown, the second discharge portion 52 has a first annular recess 61. The first annular recess 61 is provided on the first end E1 side of the guide surface 38 in the guide portion 35. The first annular recess 61 opens outward in the second radial direction. The first annular recess 61 opens into the inner peripheral surface 23b of the cover portion 23. The first annular recess 61 extends annularly in the second circumferential direction in a state of being recessed from the guide surface 38 toward the support axis X2.

[0090] like Figure 7 As shown, the first annular recess 61 has a first wall surface 61a and a second wall surface 61b. The first wall surface 61a is located on the end portion 19 side of the first winding frame support member 18. The second wall surface 61b is located on the inner side surface 23a side of the cover portion 23. The second wall surface 61b is arranged facing the first wall surface 61a in the second axial direction. In the roller cross-section, the first angle A1 of the first wall surface 61a relative to the support axis X2 is smaller than the second angle A2 of the second wall surface 61b relative to the support axis X2.

[0091] like Figure 7As shown, the first annular recess 61 includes a second annular inclined surface 61c. More specifically, the first wall surface 61a of the first annular recess 61 includes the second annular inclined surface 61c. In this embodiment, the first wall surface 61a is formed by the second annular inclined surface 61c. A portion of the first wall surface 61a may also be formed by the second annular inclined surface 61c.

[0092] The second annular inclined surface 61c is provided on the first end E1 side of the guide surface 38 in the guide portion 35. The second annular inclined surface 61c extends annularly upward in the second circumferential direction. The second annular inclined surface 61c extends in the centrifugal direction CV. In detail, the second annular inclined surface 61c, which is arranged on the second radially outer side in the rotor cross section of the winding posture, extends in the centrifugal direction CV.

[0093] like Figure 6 As shown, the third discharge portion 53 is provided between the cover portion 23 and the first boss portion 31 of the boss portion 25. The third discharge portion 53 includes a second annular recess 71 that opens outward in the second radial direction. The second annular recess 71 is formed by the third annular inclined surface 72 provided on the first boss portion 31 and the inner surface 23a of the cover portion 23.

[0094] The third annular inclined surface 72 forms the outer peripheral surface of the boss portion 25. The third annular inclined surface 72 is inclined along a conical surface centered on the support axis X2 of the support portion 13. The third annular inclined surface 72 faces the inner surface 23a of the cover portion 23 in the second axial direction. The third annular inclined surface 72 extends annularly upward in the second circumference.

[0095] like Figure 6 As shown, in the roller cross section, the angle AN2 between the second vector V2 and the vector CV in the direction of centrifugal force is preferably greater than 90 degrees, and the aforementioned second vector V2 is directed away from the cover 23 along the third annular inclined surface 72 arranged on the side of the rotation axis X1.

[0096] In detail, in the cross section of the roller in the winding posture, the angle AN2 formed by the second vector V2 and the vector CV in the direction of centrifugal force is preferably greater than 90 degrees, and the aforementioned second vector V2 is directed toward the guide portion 35 of the wire roller 21 along the third annular inclined surface 72 arranged on the side of the rotation axis X1.

[0097] In the fishing reel 1 with the above-described structure, the discharge mechanism 47 discharges foreign objects as described below. Here, as... Figure 8As shown, the space between the first annular inclined surface 54, the third annular inclined surface 72, and the inner surface 23a of the cover portion 23 is defined as the first space S1. In the winding posture, the first space S1 includes a first inner space S11 and a first outer space S12. The first inner space S11 is the space on the first radially inner side of the first space S1 in the winding posture. The first outer space S12 is the space on the first radially outer side of the first space S1 in the winding posture.

[0098] The space between the inner peripheral surface 23b of the cover 23 and the guide surface 38 of the wire roller 21 is defined as the second space S2. The second space S2 can also be interpreted as the space between the inner peripheral surface 23b of the cover 23 and the first annular recess 61. The second space S2 includes a second inner space S21 and a second outer space S22. The second inner space S21 is the space on the first radially inner side of the second space S2 in the winding posture. The second outer space S22 is the space on the first radially outer side of the second space S2 in the winding posture.

[0099] The space between the discharge recess 58 and the first annular portion 31c of the first protrusion portion 31 is defined as the third space S3. In the winding posture, the third space S3 includes a third inner space S31 and a third outer space S32. The third inner space S31 is the space on the first radially inner side of the third space S3 in the winding posture. The third outer space S32 is the space on the first radially outer side of the third space S3 in the winding posture.

[0100] Here, refer to Figure 8 The discharge path of the foreign object is explained. When the foreign object is present in the first inner space S11, it moves from the first inner space S11 to the first outer space S12 by centrifugal force. The foreign object in the first outer space S12 moves to the second outer space S22 by centrifugal force and is discharged to the outside.

[0101] When a foreign object is present in the second inner space S21, the foreign object in the second inner space S21 is retained in the first annular recess 61 by centrifugal force. In this state, the foreign object in the first annular recess 61 moves from the second inner space S21 side to the second outer space S22 side along the first annular recess 61 by the rotation of the roller 21. The foreign object in the first annular recess 61 of the second outer space S22 is discharged to the outside along the second annular inclined surface 61c of the first annular recess 61 by centrifugal force.

[0102] If a foreign object attempts to invade the second space S2 (second inner space S21, second outer space S22) from the outside, the foreign object is blocked by the second wall surface 61b of the first annular recess 61, and circulates in reverse within the first annular recess 61, and is discharged to the outside along the second annular inclined surface 61c of the first annular recess 61.

[0103] When the roller 21 is not rotating, the foreign object in the first annular recess 61 moves along the first annular recess 61 in the direction of gravity. This restricts the foreign object from entering the first space S1 from the second space S2.

[0104] With a foreign object present in the third inner space S31, the foreign object in the third inner space S31 moves from the third inner space S31 side to the third outer space S32 side in the discharge recess 58 by centrifugal force. In this state, the foreign object in the discharge recess 58 in the third outer space S32 is guided towards the first outer space S12 along the first annular inclined surface 54 by centrifugal force. The foreign object in the first outer space S12 moves towards the second outer space S22 by centrifugal force and is discharged to the outside.

[0105] The fishing reel 1 described above has the following features. In the fishing reel 1, the line roller 21 has a discharge structure 47. When the rotor 9 rotates, foreign objects are discharged in the centrifugal direction CV via the discharge section. With this structure, foreign objects that have entered the interior of the line roller 21 can be discharged.

[0106] In the fishing reel 1, by forming a first annular inclined surface 54 of the first discharge section 51 as described above, foreign objects can be appropriately discharged along the centrifugal direction CV using the first annular inclined surface 54 of the first discharge section 51. Furthermore, in the roller cross-section, the angle AN1 formed by the first vector V1 and the vector CV in the direction of the centrifugal force is less than 90 degrees, so foreign objects can be discharged more appropriately along the centrifugal direction CV using the first annular inclined surface 54 of the first discharge section 51.

[0107] In the fishing reel 1, by forming an annular surface 55 of the first discharge section 51 as described above, foreign objects can be guided to the first annular inclined surface 54 of the first discharge section 51 by means of the annular surface 55 of the first discharge section 51.

[0108] In the fishing reel 1, by forming the second annular inclined surface 61c of the second discharge section 52 as described above, foreign objects can be discharged from the first end E1 side of the guide surface 38 to the outside by means of the second annular inclined surface 61c of the second discharge section 52.

[0109] In the fishing reel 1, the intrusion of foreign objects into the line roller 21 from the first end E1 side of the guide surface 38 can be prevented by the first annular recess 61 of the second discharge section 52. Furthermore, foreign objects in the first annular recess 61 of the second discharge section 52 can be discharged from the first end E1 side of the guide surface 38 to the outside by means of the second annular inclined surface 61c.

[0110] In the fishing reel 1, by forming the first annular recess 61 of the second discharge portion 52 as described above, the intrusion of foreign objects from the first end E1 side of the guide surface 38 into the interior of the line roller 21 can be appropriately suppressed. Furthermore, the foreign objects in the first annular recess 61 of the second discharge portion 52 can be smoothly discharged from the first end E1 side of the guide surface 38 to the outside by means of the second annular inclined surface 61c.

[0111] In the fishing reel 1, by forming the second annular recess 71 of the third discharge section 53 as described above, foreign objects located between the support axis X2 of the support section 13 and the rotation axis X1 of the rotor 9 in the line roller 21 can be guided outward by the third annular inclined surface 72 of the second annular recess 71 along the centrifugal direction CV. Furthermore, in the roller cross-section, the angle AN2 formed by the second vector V2 and the vector CV in the direction of centrifugal force is greater than 90 degrees, so the foreign objects can be discharged more effectively along the centrifugal direction CV by means of the third annular inclined surface 72 of the third discharge section 53.

[0112] <Variation Example>

[0113] The above describes one embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment described above, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0114] In the aforementioned embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, an example is illustrated where the third discharge portion 53, for example, the second annular recess 71, is provided between the cover portion 23 and the boss portion 25. Figure 9 As shown, the third discharge portion 153, for example, the second annular recess 171, may also be provided in the cover portion 123. In this modified example, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same structures as in the aforementioned embodiments.

[0115] In this case, the cover portion 123 has a cover body 123a and an annular protrusion 123b. The cover body 123a corresponds to the cover portion 23 in the aforementioned embodiment. The annular protrusion 123b is provided on the cover body 123a. The annular protrusion 123b protrudes from the inner side surface 123c of the cover body 123a. The annular protrusion 123b extends in a second radial direction while moving away from the inner side surface 123c of the cover body 123a.

[0116] The third annular inclined surface 172 is formed from the outer peripheral surface of the annular protrusion 123b. The third annular inclined surface 172 faces the inner surface 123c of the cover body 123a. The second annular recess 171 is formed by the inner surface 123c of the cover body 123a and the third annular inclined surface 172. With this structure, the second annular recess 171 opens outward in the second radial direction.

[0117] In this case, the first connecting portion 31b and the first annular portion 31c of the aforementioned embodiment are not provided on the first boss portion 31. That is, the first boss portion 31 only has the first cylindrical portion 31a. In this way, the third discharge portion 153 can achieve the same effect as the aforementioned embodiment by forming, for example, the second annular recess 171.

[0118] Industrial availability

[0119] This invention can be used in a fishing reel.

[0120] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0121] 1. Fishing reel

[0122] 3. Winding reel body

[0123] 9 rotors

[0124] 11 Fishing line guide

[0125] 13 Support section

[0126] 21 Wire Roller

[0127] 23 Cover section

[0128] 23a Inner side of the cover

[0129] 31 First boss section

[0130] 35. Guiding Department

[0131] 45 Bearing section

[0132] 47 Discharge Structure

[0133] 51 First row section

[0134] 52 Second Discharge Section

[0135] 53 Guide Surface

[0136] 53, 153 Third Row Section

[0137] 54 First annular inclined surface

[0138] 55. Annular surface

[0139] 61 First annular recess

[0140] 61a First wall surface

[0141] 61b Second wall

[0142] 61c Second annular inclined surface

[0143] 71, 171 Second annular recess

[0144] 72, 172 Third annular inclined surface

[0145] A1 First Angle

[0146] A2 Second Angle

[0147] X1 Rotor's axis of rotation

[0148] The support axis of the X2 support section

[0149] CV is the vector representing the direction of centrifugal force.

[0150] V1 First Vector

[0151] V2 is the second vector.

Claims

1. A fishing reel, It features a rotor, a fishing line guide, and a support. The aforementioned rotor is rotatably supported on the winding reel body. The aforementioned fishing line guide rotates together with the aforementioned rotor and has a line roller that guides the fishing line to the spool. The aforementioned support portion supports the aforementioned roller. The aforementioned roller has a guide section, a bearing section, and a discharge structure. The aforementioned guide portion has a guide surface that forms an outer peripheral surface that contacts the aforementioned fishing line. The aforementioned bearing portion is supported by the aforementioned support portion, and can rotatably support the aforementioned guide portion. The aforementioned discharge structure discharges foreign objects in a centrifugal direction along the centrifugal force acting on the rotation of the aforementioned rotor.

2. The fishing reel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned discharge structure has a first discharge portion, which includes a first annular inclined surface. The first annular inclined surface is disposed at one end of the aforementioned guide portion and is inclined along a conical surface centered on the support axis of the aforementioned support portion.

3. The fishing reel as described in claim 2, characterized in that, In the cross section of the fishing line guide portion cut by a plane that intersects the rotation axis of the aforementioned rotor and includes the aforementioned support axis, the angle between the first vector and the vector of the centrifugal direction acting by the aforementioned centrifugal force is less than 90 degrees, and the aforementioned first vector is arranged along the aforementioned first annular inclined surface on the side away from the aforementioned rotation axis and is directed toward the direction away from the aforementioned bearing portion.

4. The fishing reel as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The aforementioned first discharge portion includes an annular surface, which is located radially inside the aforementioned first annular inclined surface and is arranged facing the aforementioned first annular inclined surface.

5. The fishing reel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned discharge structure has a second discharge portion, which includes a second annular inclined surface. The second annular inclined surface is disposed at one end of the aforementioned guide surface and extends along the aforementioned centrifugal direction.

6. The fishing reel as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The aforementioned second discharge portion includes a first annular recess, which is disposed at one end of the aforementioned guide surface and opens outward in the radial direction about the aforementioned support axis. The aforementioned second annular inclined surface forms the wall surface of the aforementioned first annular recess.

7. The fishing reel as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The aforementioned first annular recess has a first wall surface and a second wall surface that is axially aligned with the first wall surface about the aforementioned support axis. The aforementioned first wall surface includes the aforementioned second annular inclined surface. In the cross section of the fishing line guide portion cut by a plane that intersects the rotation axis of the aforementioned rotor and includes the aforementioned support axis, the first angle of the aforementioned first wall surface relative to the aforementioned support axis is smaller than the second angle of the aforementioned second wall surface relative to the aforementioned support axis.

8. The fishing reel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned fishing line guide has a cover and a boss. The aforementioned cover covers the end of the aforementioned guide surface and the end of the aforementioned bearing portion, which is disposed radially inward of the end of the aforementioned guide surface with respect to the aforementioned support axis. The aforementioned boss portion is axially positioned between the aforementioned bearing portion and the aforementioned cover portion about the aforementioned support axis. The aforementioned discharge structure has a third discharge section, which is disposed between the cover section and the boss section. The aforementioned third discharge portion includes the aforementioned second annular recess that opens radially outward. The aforementioned second annular recess is formed by a third annular inclined surface provided on the aforementioned boss portion and inclined along a conical surface centered on the support axis of the aforementioned support portion, and the inner surface of the aforementioned cover portion.

9. The fishing reel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned fishing line guide has a cover portion that covers the end of the aforementioned guide surface and the end of the aforementioned bearing portion. The end of the aforementioned bearing portion is disposed radially inward of the end of the aforementioned guide surface about the aforementioned support axis. The aforementioned discharge structure has a third discharge section, which is disposed within the aforementioned cover section. The aforementioned third discharge portion includes the aforementioned second annular recess that opens radially outward. The aforementioned second annular recess is formed by a third annular inclined surface provided in the aforementioned cover and inclined along a conical surface centered on the support axis of the aforementioned support portion, and the inner surface of the aforementioned cover portion.

10. The fishing reel as described in claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, In the cross section of the fishing line guide portion cut by a plane that intersects the rotation axis of the aforementioned rotor and includes the aforementioned support axis, the angle between the second vector and the vector of the aforementioned centrifugal direction acting by the aforementioned centrifugal force is greater than 90 degrees, and the aforementioned second vector is directed away from the aforementioned cover portion along the aforementioned third annular inclined surface arranged on the side of the aforementioned rotation axis.

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