Low-cost fishing reel crank

Abstract

This utility model discloses a low-cost fishing reel handle, comprising a handle body, a plastic end cap, and a plastic fixing cap. The handle body includes a main body portion, which integrally extends to the left with a mounting portion for fixing to the reel arm. The plastic end cap is mounted on the main body portion, and the left side of the plastic end cap has a first fixing portion that extends into a cavity. The plastic fixing cap has a through hole, and the aforementioned mounting portion passes through the through hole and fits against the inner wall of the through hole. The right side of the plastic fixing cap has a second fixing portion that extends into the cavity and cooperates with the first fixing portion for fixation. By providing a cavity extending through the left and right sides of the main body portion, the weight of the main body portion is reduced, without affecting the angler's feel for reeling in and releasing the line. Furthermore, the handle body is made of extruded aluminum, produced through an extrusion process, which generates almost no waste during production, resulting in near-zero loss and effectively reducing the production cost of the handle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fishing tackle, and in particular to a low-cost fishing reel handle. Background Technology

[0002] A fishing rod is a fishing tool, shaped like a long, thin, multi-section rod, usually with a handle that tapers to a point towards the rear. It is used with a fishing line connected to a baited hook. Originally a tool for humans to fish for a living, fishing rods are now commonly used for recreational fishing in outdoor sports, as well as in some competitive fishing sports or outdoor competitions. Fishing rods are generally equipped with a reel, which is a line-retrieving and transmission device consisting of several main components, including a handle, rocker arm, anti-reverse button, main body, reel feet, guide reel, line reel, casting nut, hook clip, line sheath, and drag device. It is fixed to the front of the casting rod handle and is the main fishing tackle that makes up a casting rod rig.

[0003] The handle of a fishing reel is typically located on the crank arm. The angler's rotation powers the reel, enabling the retrieval and release of line. Generally, handles are made of either plastic or metal. Since fishing rods are used outdoors, plastic handles are prone to aging and damage, while metal handles are too heavy, affecting the angler's feel when retrieving and releasing line. Therefore, aluminum handles are mostly used. However, current aluminum handles are mostly machined from aluminum rods using a lathe, generating a large amount of waste and resulting in significant losses, greatly increasing production costs. Therefore, it is necessary to improve existing fishing reel handles. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology, and its main purpose is to provide a low-cost fishing reel handle. It can effectively solve the problems of existing metal handles being too heavy, affecting the angler's feel when reeling in and out, generating a lot of waste during production, resulting in very high losses and a significant increase in the production cost of the handle.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A low-cost fishing reel handle includes a handle body, a plastic end cap, and a plastic fixing cap. The handle body is made of extruded aluminum and includes a main body portion with cavities extending through its left and right sides. The main body portion extends integrally to the left with a mounting portion for mounting and fixing to a rocker arm. The plastic end cap is mounted on the main body portion and completely covers the right opening of the cavity. The left side of the plastic end cap has a first fixing portion that extends into the cavity. The plastic fixing cap has a through hole and is mounted on the main body portion, completely covering the left opening of the cavity. The aforementioned mounting portion passes through the through hole. The right side of the plastic fixing cap has a second fixing portion that extends into the cavity and engages with the first fixing portion for fixation.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the left end of the mounting part is provided with a mounting cavity to accommodate different mounting methods.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the right end of the mounting part extends into the cavity and is integrally formed and connected to the inner wall of the cavity, providing support for the main body and preventing deformation of the main body.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the right end of the mounting part extends into the cavity, and a support rib extends from the peripheral side of the right end of the mounting part. The support rib is integrally formed and connected to the inner wall of the cavity, providing greater support for the main body and preventing deformation of the main body.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, a positioning cavity is provided at the right end of the mounting part, and a positioning part is provided on the left side of the plastic end cap. The positioning part is inserted into the positioning cavity for positioning. This design increases the friction between the plastic end cap and the main body and prevents the plastic end cap from falling off.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the first fixing part has a first fixing hole, and the second fixing part is inserted into the first fixing hole to fix it, so that the assembly of the plastic end cap and the plastic fixing cap is more secure and reliable.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, a second fixing hole is provided on the right side of the plastic end cap, which is directly opposite and communicates with the first fixing hole. A third fixing hole is provided on the end face of the second fixing part, which is directly opposite and communicates with the second fixing hole. The second fixing hole is used for screw assembly, which can further enhance the assembly reliability of the plastic end cap and the plastic fixing cover.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the plastic end cap has a drainage groove on its side, which connects to the cavity. Without the drainage groove, after the plastic end cap is assembled with the main body, there is an extremely small gap between the plastic end cap and the main body, through which water can seep in. The drainage groove is designed to increase the airflow between the cavity and the outside, so that the seeping water can evaporate and be discharged outward. If there is a lot of water, it can be poured out directly from the drainage groove.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the crank body is in the shape of a straight line or a T-shape.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the crank body is cross-shaped, and the plastic fixing cover is hemispherical or frustum-shaped.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution:

[0017] By creating cavities that run through the left and right sides of the main body, the weight of the main body is reduced, which does not affect the angler's feel when reeling in and releasing the line. In addition, the handle body is made of extruded aluminum, which is produced through an extrusion process. This process produces almost no waste and has close to zero loss, effectively reducing the production cost of the handle.

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments: Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is an assembled three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the first embodiment of this utility model from another angle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an assembled three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is an assembled three-dimensional schematic diagram of the third embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8This is an exploded view of the third embodiment of this utility model from another angle;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 This is an assembled three-dimensional schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0030] 10. Crank handle body 11. Main body

[0031] 111. Cavity 12. Mounting section

[0032] 121. Mounting cavity; 122. Positioning cavity

[0033] 123, Support ribs 20, Plastic end caps

[0034] 21. First fixing part; 211. First fixing hole

[0035] 22. Positioning part; 23. Second fixing hole

[0036] 24. Drainage channel; 30. Plastic fixing cover

[0037] 31. Through hole; 32. Second fixing part

[0038] 321. Third fixing hole. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of the first embodiment of the present invention, which includes a crank body 10, a plastic end cap 20, and a plastic fixing cap 30.

[0040] The crank handle body 10 is made of extruded aluminum. The crank handle body 10 includes a main body 11, which has a cavity 111 extending through the left and right sides. The main body 11 extends integrally to the left with a mounting part 12 for mounting and fixing to the rocker arm. In this embodiment, the left end of the mounting part 12 has a mounting cavity 121 to accommodate different mounting methods. The right end of the mounting part 12 extends into the cavity 111 and is integrally formed and connected to the inner wall of the cavity 111 to provide support for the main body 11 and prevent deformation of the main body 11. In addition, the right end of the mounting part 12 has a positioning cavity 122. The crank handle body 10 is in the shape of a straight line.

[0041] The plastic end cap 20 is mounted on the main body 11 and completely covers the right opening of the cavity 111. The left side of the plastic end cap 20 has a first fixing part 21 that extends into the cavity 111. In this embodiment, the left side of the plastic end cap 20 has a positioning part 22 that inserts into the positioning cavity 122 for positioning. This design increases the friction between the plastic end cap 20 and the main body 10, preventing the plastic end cap 20 from falling off. The first fixing part 21 has a first fixing hole 211. Specifically, the right side of the plastic end cap 20 has a second fixing hole 23 that communicates directly with the first fixing hole 211. 3 is used for screw assembly, which can further enhance the assembly reliability of plastic end cap 20 and plastic fixing cap 30; and, the side of the plastic end cap 20 is provided with a drainage groove 24, which is connected to the cavity 11. Without the drainage groove design, after the plastic end cap 20 is assembled with the main body 11, there is an extremely small gap between the plastic end cap 20 and the main body 11, and water can seep in through the gap. The design of the drainage groove 24 is to increase the air flow between the cavity 111 and the outside, so that the seeped water can evaporate and be discharged outward. If there is a lot of water, the water can be poured out directly from the drainage groove; the first fixing part 21 consists of two spaced-apart parts.

[0042] The plastic fixing cover 30 has a through hole 31. The plastic fixing cover 30 is installed on the main body 11 and completely covers the left opening of the cavity 111. The aforementioned mounting part 12 passes through the through hole 31. The right side of the plastic fixing cover 30 has a second fixing part 32. The second fixing part 32 extends into the cavity 111 and cooperates with the first fixing part 21 for fixation. In this embodiment, the second fixing part 32 is inserted into the first fixing hole 211 for fixation, making the assembly of the plastic end cap 20 and the plastic fixing cover 30 more secure and reliable. A third fixing hole 321 is opened on the end face of the second fixing part 32. The third fixing hole 321 is directly opposite and communicates with the second fixing hole 23. Correspondingly, there are also two second fixing parts 32 arranged at intervals. Each second fixing part 32 cooperates with the corresponding first fixing part 21 for fixation.

[0043] This utility model also discloses a second embodiment; please refer to the details below. Figure 5 As shown, its structure is roughly the same as that of the first embodiment, except that the crank body 10 is T-shaped.

[0044] This utility model also discloses a third embodiment; please refer to the details. Figures 6 to 9As shown, its structure is roughly the same as that of the second embodiment, except that the crank body 10 is cross-shaped, the right end of the mounting part 12 extends into the cavity 111, and a support rib 123 extends from the circumferential side of the right end of the mounting part 12. The support rib 123 is integrally formed and connected with the inner wall of the cavity 111, providing greater support for the main body 11 and preventing deformation of the main body 11. In addition, there are three first fixing parts 21 arranged circumferentially, and three second fixing parts 32 are also arranged circumferentially. Each second fixing part 32 is fixed in conjunction with the corresponding first fixing part 21. The plastic fixing cover 30 is hemispherical.

[0045] This utility model also discloses a fourth embodiment; please refer to the following for details. Figure 10 As shown, its structure is roughly the same as that of the third embodiment, except that the plastic fixing cover 30 is frustum-shaped.

[0046] The key design feature of this invention is that by opening a cavity through the left and right sides of the main body, the weight of the main body is reduced, which will not affect the angler's feel when reeling in and releasing the line. In addition, the handle body is made of extruded aluminum, which is produced by extrusion process. During production, almost no waste is produced, resulting in close to zero loss, which effectively reduces the production cost of the handle.

[0047] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A low cost fishing reel handle, characterized by: The device includes a crank handle body, a plastic end cap, and a plastic fixing cap. The crank handle body is made of extruded aluminum and includes a main body portion with cavities extending through the left and right sides. The main body portion extends integrally to the left with a mounting portion for mounting and fixing to a rocker arm. The plastic end cap is mounted on the main body portion and completely covers the right opening of the cavity. The left side of the plastic end cap has a first fixing portion that extends into the cavity. The plastic fixing cap has a through hole and is mounted on the main body portion and completely covers the left opening of the cavity. The aforementioned mounting portion passes through the through hole. The right side of the plastic fixing cap has a second fixing portion that extends into the cavity and cooperates with the first fixing portion for fixation.

2. A low cost fishing reel handle according to claim 1 characterised in that: The left end of the mounting part has a mounting cavity.

3. The low-cost fishing reel handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right end of the mounting part extends into the cavity and is integrally formed and connected to the inner wall of the cavity.

4. The low-cost fishing reel handle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The right end of the mounting part extends into the cavity, and a support rib extends from the peripheral side of the right end of the mounting part. The support rib is integrally formed and connected to the inner wall of the cavity.

5. The low-cost fishing reel handle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The right end of the mounting part is provided with a positioning cavity, and the left side of the plastic end cap is provided with a positioning part, which is inserted into the positioning cavity for positioning.

6. The low-cost fishing reel handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing part has a first fixing hole, and the second fixing part is inserted into the first fixing hole to fix it.

7. The low-cost fishing reel handle according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second fixing hole is provided on the right side of the plastic end cap, which is directly opposite and communicates with the first fixing hole. A third fixing hole is provided on the end face of the second fixing part, which is directly opposite and communicates with the second fixing hole.

8. The low-cost fishing reel handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plastic end cap has a drainage groove on its side, which connects to the cavity.

9. The low-cost fishing reel crank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crank body is in the shape of a straight line or a T.

10. The low-cost fishing reel handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crank body is cross-shaped, and the plastic fixing cover is hemispherical or frustum-shaped.

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