Double bearing reel

Abstract

To provide a double bearing reel capable of stably rotating a spool in release of a fishing line.SOLUTION: A double bearing reel 1 comprises a reel main body 3, a handle 5, a spool shaft 7, a spool 9, a clutch mechanism 11, and a level wind mechanism 13. The clutch mechanism 11 switches a state between a clutch-on state and a clutch-off state. The level wind mechanism 13 has a fishing line guide part 47, a movement part 51, and a switching mechanism 53. The fishing line guide part 47 moves along an axial direction of the spool shaft 7. The movement part 51 moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft 7. The switching mechanism 53 switches a state between a coupling state where the fishing line guide part 47 and the movement part 51 are coupled, and a disconnection state in which coupling of the fishing line guide part 47 and the movement part 51 is released, according to switching between the on state and the off state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a two-bearing reel.

Background Art

[0002] Conventional two-bearing reels have a reel body, a spool shaft, a spool, a clutch mechanism, and a level wind mechanism (see Patent Document 1). The handle is configured to rotate with respect to the reel body. The spool shaft is rotatably supported by the reel body. The spool rotates together with the spool shaft. Fishing line is wound around the spool. Specifically, between a pair of flanges of the spool, the fishing line is wound around the spool's thread winding body.

[0003] The level wind mechanism is used to evenly wind the fishing line around the spool's thread winding body. The level wind mechanism has a worm shaft that rotates with respect to the reel body in conjunction with the rotation of the handle, an engagement member that engages with the worm shaft, and a fishing line guide. The fishing line guide reciprocates along the worm shaft in conjunction with the rotation of the worm shaft via the engagement member.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In a conventional two-bearing reel, when the fishing line is released from the spool, the fishing line guide is arranged at a predetermined position with respect to the worm shaft via the engagement member. In this state, the fishing line passes through the fishing line guide and is guided forward while reciprocating in the axial direction of the spool shaft on the spool.

[0006] For example, when the inside of the fishing line guide is disposed on the left flange side in front of the spool's thread winding barrel, the fishing line wound on the left flange side is smoothly released forward from inside the fishing line guide. On the other hand, the fishing line wound on the right flange side extends while inclining toward the inside of the fishing line guide on the left flange side, so when passing through the inside of the fishing line guide, the sliding resistance with the inside of the fishing line guide increases. For this reason, there is a problem that it is difficult for the fishing line on the right flange side to be released forward from inside the fishing line guide. That is, in a conventional double-bearing reel, there is a problem that the casting distance at the time of releasing the fishing line becomes short, or backlash may occur. Also, when the friction member of the drag mechanism slips and the fishing line is released when the fish being caught is strong, the resistance at the time of releasing the fishing line becomes large, and there is a risk of problems such as the fishing line breaking.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a double-bearing reel capable of reducing the resistance acting on the fishing line when the fishing line is released.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] Regarding a first aspect of the present invention, the double-bearing reel includes a reel body, a handle, a spool shaft, a spool, a clutch mechanism, and a level wind mechanism. The handle is configured to rotate with respect to the reel body. The spool shaft is rotatably supported by the reel body. The spool rotates together with the spool shaft. The fishing line is wound around the spool.

[0009] The clutch mechanism switches between an on state in which the rotation of the handle is transmitted to the spool and an off state in which the transmission of the rotation of the handle to the spool is released. The level wind mechanism is used to evenly wind the fishing line around the spool.

[0010] The level wind mechanism includes a fishing line guide part, a moving part, and a switching mechanism. The fishing line guide part guides the fishing line. The fishing line guide part moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft. The moving part moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft. The switching mechanism switches between a connected state in which the fishing line guide part and the moving part are connected and a disconnected state in which the connection between the fishing line guide part and the moving part is severed according to the switching between the on state and the off state.

[0011] In the double-bearing reel according to the first aspect of the present invention, the switching mechanism switches between the connected state and the disconnected state according to the switching between the on state and the off state. For example, when the rotation transmission state of the handle and the spool is in the on state, the fishing line guide part and the moving part are connected by the switching mechanism. By rotating the handle in this state, the fishing line can be evenly wound around the spool.

[0012] On the other hand, when the rotation transmission state of the handle and the spool is in the off state, the connection between the fishing line guide part and the moving part is severed by the switching mechanism. When the fishing line is released in this state, the fishing line guide part moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft while the fishing line is guided forward by the fishing line guide part. Thus, in this double-bearing reel, the resistance acting on the fishing line can be reduced when the fishing line is released.

[0013] Regarding the second aspect of the present invention, the double-bearing reel according to the first aspect may be configured as follows. The level wind mechanism further includes a worm shaft having a spiral groove and rotating relative to the reel body in conjunction with the rotation of the spool, and an engaging member that engages with the spiral groove. The moving part moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft in conjunction with the rotation of the worm shaft via the engaging member.

[0014] In the double-bearing reel according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the rotation transmission state of the handle and the spool is in the on state, the fishing line guide part and the moving part are connected by the switching mechanism. By rotating the handle in this state, the fishing line guide part and the moving part move along the axial direction of the spool shaft in conjunction with the rotation of the worm shaft via the engaging member. Thus, even when the switching mechanism is used, the fishing line can be evenly wound around the spool.

[0015] Regarding the third aspect of the present invention, the double-bearing reel according to the second aspect may be configured as follows. The level wind mechanism further includes a guide member. The guide member guides the moving part in the axial direction of the worm shaft and rotates together with the moving part in the circumferential direction of the worm shaft. The switching mechanism switches between the connected state and the disconnected state by rotating the moving part in the circumferential direction of the worm shaft.

[0016] In the double-bearing reel according to the third aspect of the present invention, by rotating the moving part in the circumferential direction of the worm shaft, the states of the fishing line guide part and the moving part can be easily switched between the connected state and the disconnected state.

[0017] Regarding the fourth aspect of the present invention, the double-bearing reel according to any one of the first to third aspects may be configured as follows. The switching mechanism includes a first magnet provided on either the moving part or the fishing line guide part, and a magnetic body provided on the other of the moving part and the fishing line guide part and arranged to face the first magnet.

[0018] In the double-bearing reel according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the moving part can be easily connected to the fishing line guide part by the magnetic force acting between the first magnet and the magnetic body, and the connection between the moving part and the fishing line guide part can be easily disconnected.

[0019] Regarding the fifth aspect of the present invention, the double-bearing reel according to the fourth aspect may be configured as follows. The magnetic body includes a second magnet that is attracted to the first magnet by magnetic force.

[0020] In the double-bearing reel according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the moving part can be easily connected to the fishing line guide part by the magnetic force acting between the first magnet and the second magnet, and the connection between the moving part and the fishing line guide part can be easily cut.

Effect of the Invention

[0021] In the present invention, in the double-bearing reel, the resistance acting on the fishing line when the fishing line is released can be reduced.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] As shown in FIG. 1, a dual-bearing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a reel body 3, a handle 5, a spool shaft 7, a spool 9, a clutch mechanism 11, and a level wind mechanism 13.

[0024] In the present embodiment, the axis X1 of the spool shaft 7 and the rotation axis X2 of the spool 9 are concentric. The direction in which the axis X1 of the spool shaft 7 extends and the direction in which the rotation axis X2 of the spool 9 extends are defined as the axial direction of the spool shaft 7.

[0025] The direction away from the axis X1 of the spool shaft 7 and the direction away from the rotation axis X2 of the spool 9 are defined as the radial direction of the spool shaft 7. The direction around the axis X1 of the spool shaft 7 and the direction around the rotation axis X2 of the spool 9 are defined as the circumferential direction of the spool shaft 7.

[0026] In a top view of the dual-bearing reel 1, the direction in which the fishing line is released is denoted as the front, and the direction opposite to the front is denoted as the rear. In a state where the dual-bearing reel 1 is attached to the fishing rod, the direction approaching the fishing rod is denoted as the bottom, and the direction away from the fishing rod is denoted as the top.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 1, the reel body 3 includes a frame 15, a first side cover 17, a second side cover 19, a front cover 21, and a clutch lever 23. The frame 15 has a first side plate 15a, a second side plate 15b, and a connecting portion 15c.

[0028] The first side plate 15a and the second side plate 15b are arranged at intervals in the axial direction of the spool shaft 7. The connecting portion 15c connects the first side plate 15a and the second side plate 15b. The first side plate 15a, the second side plate 15b, and the connecting portion 15c are integrally formed. The first side cover 17 is attached to the first side plate 15a. The second side cover 19 is attached to the second side plate 15b.

[0029] The front cover 21 is attached to the first side plate 15a and the second side plate 15b. Specifically, the front cover 21 is attached to the first side plate 15a and the second side plate 15b in front of the spool 9. The clutch lever 23 is disposed between the first side plate 15a and the second side plate 15b. The clutch lever 23 is disposed between the first side plate 15a and the second side plate 15b behind the spool 9.

[0030] The handle 5 is configured to rotate with respect to the reel body 3. Specifically, the handle 5 is attached to a handle shaft 25 that is rotatably supported with respect to the reel body 3. The handle shaft 25 is rotatably supported with respect to the first side cover 17 and the first side plate 15a.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 1, a main gear 27 is provided on the handle shaft 25. The main gear 27 meshes with a pinion gear 29. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pinion gear 29 is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the spool shaft 7 so as to rotate in the circumferential direction of the spool shaft 7 and move in the axial direction of the spool shaft 7 with respect to the spool shaft 7. As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of recesses 29a are provided at the end of the pinion gear 29. The pair of recesses 29a constitute the clutch mechanism 11.

[0032] The spool shaft 7 is rotatably supported by the reel body 3. The spool 9 is disposed on the radially outer side of the spool shaft 7. Fishing line is wound around the spool 9. The spool 9 is attached to the spool shaft 7 and rotates together with the spool shaft 7. A pair of protrusions 7a are provided on the spool shaft 7. The pair of protrusions 7a constitute the clutch mechanism 11.

[0033] As shown in Fig. 1, the clutch mechanism 11 switches the rotational transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 between an on state in which the rotation of the handle 5 is transmitted to the spool 9 and an off state in which the transmission of the rotation of the handle 5 to the spool 9 is released. Specifically, the clutch mechanism 11 switches the rotational transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 between the on state and the off state by moving the pinion gear 29 in the axial direction of the spool shaft 7.

[0034] The form in which the rotational transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 is switched between the on state and the off state is substantially the same as the prior art. As shown in Fig. 2, the clutch mechanism 11 includes a clutch plate 31, a clutch cam 33, a clutch yoke 35, a pair of recesses 29a (see Fig. 1) of the pinion gear 29, and a pair of protrusions 7a (see Fig. 1) of the spool shaft 7.

[0035] As shown in Fig. 2, the clutch lever 23 shown in Fig. 1 is attached to the clutch plate 31. The clutch plate 31 is attached to the first side plate 15a of the frame 15 so as to swing in a first swing direction R1 and a second swing direction R2. Specifically, the clutch plate 31 is attached to the first side plate 15a of the frame 15 so as to swing in the first swing direction R1 and the second swing direction R2 via a plate receiving member 32. The plate receiving member 32 is fixed to the first side plate 15a of the frame 15.

[0036] The clutch cam 33 is arranged to rotate with respect to the first side plate 15a of the frame 15. Specifically, the clutch cam 33 is attached to the clutch plate 31. The clutch cam 33 rotates with respect to the first side plate 15a of the frame 15 in the first swing direction R1 and the second swing direction R2 in accordance with the swing of the clutch plate 31.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 2, the clutch cam 33 is substantially annularly formed. The clutch cam 33 has a cam portion 33a and a first arm portion 33b. The cam portions 33a are arranged side by side in the circumferential direction of the spool shaft 7. The cam portion 33a engages with the clutch yoke 35 and moves the clutch yoke 35 in the axial direction of the spool shaft 7.

[0038] The first arm portion 33b extends forward from the cam portion 33a. Specifically, the first arm portion 33b extends toward a second arm portion 43c of a guide member 43 described later. A protrusion 33c extending in the axial direction of the spool shaft 7 is provided on the first arm portion 33b. The protrusion 33c engages with a long hole 43d of the second arm portion 43c of the guide member 43.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 2, the clutch yoke 35 engages with the cam portion 33a of the clutch cam 33 and the pinion gear 29. The clutch yoke 35 moves in the axial direction of the spool shaft 7 by the rotation of the clutch cam 33. The clutch yoke 35 is guided in the axial direction of the spool shaft 7 by a support member 36.

[0040] In FIG. 2, the rotation transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 is on. In this state, when the clutch lever 23 is pressed downward, the clutch plate 31 and the clutch cam 33 swing in the first swing direction R1. As a result, the clutch yoke 35 moves in the axial direction away from the first side plate 15a of the frame 15 of the clutch cam 33.

[0041] In this case, the pinion gear 29 moves in the axial direction away from the spool 9 in conjunction with the movement of the clutch yoke 35. As a result, the engagement between the pair of recesses 29a of the pinion gear 29 and the pair of protrusions 7a of the spool shaft 7 shown in FIG. 1 is released.

[0042] In this state, the rotation of the handle 5 is not transmitted to the spool shaft 7, and the spool 9 can rotate freely. In this way, the rotation transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 is switched from the on state to the off state. When the rotation transmission state of the spool 9 is in the off state, when the handle 5 and the handle shaft 25 rotate, the clutch plate 31 and the clutch cam 33 rotate in the second swing direction R2 by a return structure (not shown). As a result, the clutch yoke 35 is urged by a coil spring (not shown) and moves in the axial direction approaching the first side plate 15a of the frame 15.

[0043] In this case, the pinion gear 29 moves in the axial direction approaching the spool 9, and a pair of recesses 29a of the pinion gear 29 shown in FIG. 1 engage with a pair of protrusions 7a of the spool shaft 7. In this state, the rotation of the handle 5 is transmitted to the spool shaft 7 via a drag mechanism (not shown). In this way, the rotation transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 is switched from the off state to the on state.

[0044] The level wind mechanism 13 shown in FIG. 3 is used to evenly wind the fishing line around the spool 9. The level wind mechanism 13 includes a worm shaft 41, a guide member 43, an engaging claw 45 (an example of an engaging member), a fishing line guide 47, a plurality of guide shafts 49, a moving part 51, and a switching mechanism 53.

[0045] The worm shaft 41 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 rotates with respect to the reel body 3 in conjunction with the rotation of the spool 9. The worm shaft 41 is arranged parallel to the spool shaft 7. The rotation axis X3 of the worm shaft 41 is parallel to the axis X1 of the spool shaft 7.

[0046] In the present embodiment, the direction in which the rotation axis X3 of the worm shaft 41 extends is referred to as the axial direction of the worm shaft 41. The axial direction of the worm shaft 41 is the same as the axial direction of the spool shaft 7. The direction around the rotation axis X3 of the worm shaft 41 is referred to as the circumferential direction of the worm shaft 41. The direction away from the rotation axis X3 of the worm shaft 41 is referred to as the radial direction of the worm shaft 41.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 3, the worm shaft 41 is disposed inside the guide member 43 and is rotatably supported with respect to the guide member 43. The rotation of the handle 5 is transmitted to the worm shaft 41. One end portion of the worm shaft 41 is disposed between the first side cover 17 and the first side plate 15a. A spiral groove 41a is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the worm shaft 41. In FIG. 3, the shape of the spiral groove 41a is shown in a simplified manner.

[0048] The rotation of the handle 5 is transmitted to the worm shaft 41 via the first gear 55a and the second gear 55b. The first gear 55a is provided on the handle shaft 25 so as to rotate integrally with the handle shaft 25. The first gear 55a meshes with the second gear 55b. As shown in FIG. 3, the second gear 55b is provided at one end portion of the worm shaft so as to rotate integrally with the worm shaft. When the handle shaft 25 rotates, the worm shaft rotates via the first gear 55a and the second gear 55b.

[0049] The guide member 43 shown in FIG. 3 is configured to guide the moving portion 51 in the axial direction of the worm shaft 41 via the engagement claw 45. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the guide member 43 has a cylindrical portion 43a, a slit 43b, and a second arm portion 43c (see FIG. 2).

[0050] The cylindrical portion 43a is formed in a cylindrical shape. The cylindrical portion 43a is disposed on the radially outer side of the worm shaft 41. The cylindrical portion 43a is rotatably supported with respect to the first side plate 15a of the frame 15 and the second side plate 15b of the frame 15. The slit 43b penetrates the cylindrical portion 43a and extends along the axial direction of the worm shaft 41.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 2, the second arm portion 43c extends rearward from the cylindrical portion 43a. Specifically, the second arm portion 43c extends toward the first arm portion 33b of the clutch cam 33. A long hole 43d is provided in the second arm portion 43c. A protrusion 33c of the first arm portion 33b engages with the long hole 43d.

[0052] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the engaging claw 45 is held by the moving part 51. The engaging claw 45 is inserted into the slit 43b of the guide member 43 and engages with the spiral groove 41a of the worm shaft 41.

[0053] The fishing line guide 47 shown in FIG. 3 is configured to guide the fishing line. The fishing line guide 47 is configured to move along the axial direction of the spool shaft 7. In other words, the fishing line guide 47 is configured to move along the axial direction of the guide shaft 49.

[0054] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the fishing line guide 47 has a main body part 57, a sliding part 58, and a first holding part 59. A fishing line payout hole 57a is provided in the main body part 57. The fishing line is inserted into the fishing line payout hole 57a via a fishing line guide 57b. The sliding part 58 is provided in the main body part 57. The sliding part 58 slides along a plurality of guide shafts 49 through a plurality of hole parts 58a, for example, two hole parts 58a. The first holding part 59 is provided in the main body part 57. As shown in FIG. 6, a first recess 59a is provided in the first holding part 59. A first magnet 53a of a switching mechanism 53 described later is arranged in the first recess 59a.

[0055] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the plurality of guide shafts 49 are provided along the rotation axis X3 of the worm shaft 41. The plurality of guide shafts 49 guide the fishing line guide 47 in the axial direction of the guide shaft 49. In the present embodiment, the direction in which the rotation axis X4 of the guide shaft 49 extends is defined as the axial direction of the guide shaft 49. The axial direction of the guide shaft 49 is defined as the direction in which the respective rotation axes X4 of the plurality of guide shafts 49 extend. The axial direction of the guide shaft 49 is the same as the axial direction of the spool shaft 7. The respective rotation axes X4 of the plurality of guide shafts 49 are parallel to the axis X1 of the spool shaft 7.

[0056] In this embodiment, the plurality of guide shafts 49 includes two guide shafts 49. The plurality of guide shafts 49 are arranged between the fishing line guide part 47 and the spool 9. Both ends of each of the plurality of guide shafts 49 are fixed between the first side plate 15a and the second side plate 15b. Each of the plurality of guide shafts 49 is inserted through a plurality of holes 58a, for example, two holes 58a.

[0057] The moving part 51 shown in FIG. 3 moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft 7. The moving part 51 moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft 7 in conjunction with the rotation of the worm shaft 41 via the engaging claw 45. In other words, the moving part 51 moves along the axial direction of the worm shaft 41 in conjunction with the rotation of the worm shaft 41 via the engaging claw 45.

[0058] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the moving part 51 has a mounting part 61, a claw holding part 62, and a second holding part 64. The mounting part 61 is mounted on the cylindrical part 43a of the guide member 43. The mounting part 61 rotates integrally with the cylindrical part 43a of the guide member 43. The mounting part 61 moves in the axial direction of the worm shaft 41 along the cylindrical part 43a of the guide member 43.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 6, the claw holding part 62 holds the engaging claw 45. The claw holding part 62 is provided on the mounting part 61. The claw holding part 62 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the opening is covered by a cap 63. The engaging claw 45 is disposed inside the claw holding part 62. The cap 63 may be interpreted as a configuration of the mounting part 61. The second holding part 64 is provided on the mounting part 61. A second recess 64a is provided in the second holding part 64. A second magnet 53b of a switching mechanism 53 described later is disposed in the second recess 64a.

[0060] The switching mechanism 53 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 switches between a connected state in which the fishing line guide portion 47 and the moving portion 51 are connected and a disconnected state in which the connection between the fishing line guide portion 47 and the moving portion 51 is severed, in response to switching between the on state and the off state. Specifically, the switching mechanism 53 switches between the connected state and the disconnected state by rotating the guide member 43 and the moving portion 51 in the circumferential direction of the worm shaft 41.

[0061] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 3, FIG. 5, and FIG. 6, the switching mechanism 53 includes a clutch cam 33 (see FIG. 2), a guide member 43, a moving portion 51, a first magnet 53a, and a second magnet 53b. The clutch cam 33, the guide member 43, and the moving portion 51 are configured as described above.

[0062] As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 6, the first magnet 53a is provided on the fishing line guide portion 47. As shown in FIG. 6, the first magnet 53a is attached to the first recess 59a of the fishing line guide portion 47.

[0063] As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 6, the second magnet 53b is provided on the moving portion 51. As shown in FIG. 6, the second magnet 53b is attached to the second recess 64a of the moving portion 51. The second magnet 53b is a magnet that attracts the first magnet 53a by magnetic force. The second magnet 53b is disposed to face the first magnet 53a in a state where the first holding portion 59 of the fishing line guide portion 47 and the second holding portion 64 of the moving portion 51 face each other.

[0064] In the present embodiment, both the first magnet 53a and the second magnet 53b are magnetized magnetic bodies. One of the first magnet 53a and the second magnet 53b may be a magnetized magnetic body, and the other of the first magnet 53a and the second magnet 53b may be a non-magnetized magnetic body.

[0065] As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the switching mechanism 53, when the clutch cam 33 rotates in response to the swinging of the clutch plate 31, the first arm portion 33b of the clutch cam 33 swings in the first swinging direction R1 or the second swinging direction R2. Since the projection 33c of the first arm engages with the long hole 43d of the second arm portion 43c, the second arm portion 43c swings in the circumferential direction of the worm shaft 41 in response to the swinging of the first arm portion 33b.

[0066] As a result, the guide member 43 and the moving portion 51 rotate in the circumferential direction of the worm shaft 41. By the rotation of the guide member 43 and the moving portion 51, the states of the fishing line guide 47 and the moving portion 51 are switched from either the connected state or the disconnected state to the other of the connected state and the disconnected state.

[0067] FIG. 7 shows the case where the states of the fishing line guide 47 and the moving portion 51 are in the connected state. In the connected state, the second holding portion 64 of the moving portion 51 is disposed opposite to the first holding portion 59 of the fishing line guide 47. In this state, the second magnet 53b of the second holding portion 64 is disposed opposite to the first magnet 53a of the first holding portion 59, and the first magnet 53a and the second magnet 53b attract each other. In this case, in conjunction with the rotation of the worm shaft 41, the fishing line guide 47 is guided by the guide shaft 49 and moves in the axial direction of the worm shaft 41 together with the moving portion 51.

[0068] FIG. 8 shows the case where the states of the fishing line guide 47 and the moving portion 51 are in the disconnected state. In the disconnected state, the second holding portion 64 of the moving portion 51 moves away from the first holding portion 59 of the fishing line guide 47. That is, the second magnet 53b of the second holding portion 64 moves away from the first magnet 53a of the first holding portion 59. In this case, the fishing line guide 47 moves freely in the axial direction of the guide shaft 49 along the guide shaft 49 independently of the moving portion 51.

[0069] In the double-bearing reel 1 having the above configuration, when the rotational transmission states of the handle 5 and the spool 9 are in the on state (the case of FIG. 7), the states of the fishing line guiding portion 47 and the moving portion 51 are in the connected state. When the handle 5 rotates in this state, the worm shaft 41 rotates, and the fishing line guiding portion 47 and the moving portion 51 move in the axial direction of the worm shaft 41 along the worm shaft 41 and the cylindrical portion 43a of the guiding member 43. Thereby, the fishing line is evenly wound around the spool 9.

[0070] When the clutch lever 23 is pressed downward when the rotational transmission states of the handle 5 and the spool 9 are in the on state (the case of FIG. 7), the clutch plate 31 and the clutch cam 33 rotate in the first swing direction R1. In response to the rotation of the clutch cam 33, the clutch yoke 35 and the pinion gear 29 move in the axial direction of the spool shaft 7. Thereby, the rotational transmission state between the handle 5 and the spool 9 is switched from the on state to the off state. At this time, the guiding member 43 and the moving portion 51 rotate in response to the rotation of the clutch cam 33, and as shown in FIG. 8, the states of the fishing line guiding portion 47 and the moving portion 51 are switched from the connected state to the disconnected state.

[0071] When the fishing line is released from the spool 9 in this disconnected state, the release position of the fishing line reciprocates in the axial direction of the spool shaft 7 on the spool 9. In response to the reciprocating movement of the release position of the fishing line, the fishing line guiding portion 47 reciprocates in the axial direction of the guide shaft 49 along the guide shaft 49. That is, when the fishing line is released, the fishing line guiding portion 47 reciprocates in the axial direction of the guide shaft 49 along the guide shaft 49 so as to be positioned in front of the release position of the fishing line. Thereby, the resistance acting on the fishing line when the fishing line is released can be reduced.

[0072] When the handle 5 and the spool 9 are in the off state of the rotational transmission state, and the fishing line guide part 47 and the moving part 51 are in the disconnected state, when the handle 5 rotates, the clutch lever 23 returns upward by a return structure (not shown). As a result, the rotational transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 returns to the on state, and the states of the fishing line guide part 47 and the moving part 51 return to the connected state.

[0073] When the rotational transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 is in the on state, and the fishing line guide part 47 and the moving part 51 are in the connected state (in the case of FIG. 7), when the pulling force of the caught fish is strong, the fishing line is pulled out from the spool 9 due to the slippage of the friction member of the drag mechanism.

[0074] Here, when the axial component of the force acting on the fishing line guide part 47 from the fishing line becomes larger than the axial component of the force with which the first magnet 53a and the second magnet 53b attract each other, the engagement between the first magnet 53a and the second magnet 53b is disengaged. Then, the fishing line guide part 47 moves in the direction of the axial component of the force acting on the fishing line guide part 47 from the fishing line. As a result, the fishing line guide part 47 is located in front of the fishing line release position on the spool 9. That is, the fishing line guide part 47 pays out the fishing line forward while reciprocating in the axial direction of the guide shaft 49. At this time, the moving part 51 is stationary in a state of being positioned on the worm shaft 41 by the engagement claw 45.

[0075] As described above, when the fishing line is pulled out from the spool 9 due to the slippage of the friction member of the drag mechanism, as shown in FIG. 9, the fishing line guide part 47 moves along the guide shaft 49 with respect to the moving part 51. In FIG. 9, an example is shown in which the axial component of the force acting on the fishing line guide part 47 from the fishing line is in the left direction. In this case, with the moving part 51 positioned on the worm shaft 41 by the engagement claw 45, the fishing line guide part 47 moves leftward with respect to the moving part 51.

[0076] The double-bearing reel 1 having the above configuration has the following characteristics. In the double-bearing reel 1, the switching mechanism 53 switches between a connected state and a disconnected state according to the switching between the on state and the off state. For example, when the rotation transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 is in the on state, the fishing line guide portion 47 and the moving portion 51 are connected by the switching mechanism 53. By rotating the handle 5 in this state, the fishing line can be evenly wound around the spool 9.

[0077] On the other hand, when the rotation transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 is in the off state, the connection between the fishing line guide portion 47 and the moving portion 51 is disconnected by the switching mechanism 53. When the fishing line is released in this state, the fishing line guide portion 47 moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft 7 while the fishing line is guided forward by the fishing line guide portion 47. In this way, in the present double-bearing reel 1, the resistance acting on the fishing line during the release of the fishing line can be reduced.

[0078] In the double-bearing reel 1, when the rotation transmission state of the handle 5 and the spool 9 is in the on state, the fishing line guide portion 47 and the moving portion 51 are connected by the switching mechanism 53. By rotating the handle 5 in this state, the fishing line guide portion 47 and the moving portion 51 move along the axial direction of the spool shaft 7 in conjunction with the rotation of the worm shaft 41 via the engagement claw 45. In this way, even when the switching mechanism 53 is used, the fishing line can be evenly wound around the spool 9.

[0079] In the double-bearing reel 1, by rotating the moving portion 51 in the circumferential direction of the worm shaft 41, the states of the fishing line guide portion 47 and the moving portion 51 can be easily switched between the connected state and the disconnected state.

[0080] In the double-bearing reel 1, the moving portion 51 can be easily connected to the fishing line guide portion 47 by the magnetic force acting between the first magnet 53a and the second magnet 53b, and the connection between the moving portion 51 and the fishing line guide portion 47 can be easily disconnected.

[0081] In the two-bearing reel 1, when the rotation transmission state of the spool 9 is in the on state and the states of the fishing line guide part 47 and the moving part 51 are in the connected state (the case of FIG. 7), if the fish being caught pulls strongly and the friction member of the drag mechanism slides, the fishing line is released from the spool 9. In this case, the engagement between the first magnet 53a and the second magnet 53b is disengaged, and the fishing line guide part 47 reciprocates in the axial direction of the guide shaft 49 with respect to the moving part 51. Thus, even when the fish being caught pulls strongly and the fishing line is pulled out from the spool 9, the resistance acting on the fishing line pulled out from the spool 9 can be reduced, and problems such as line breakage can be prevented.

[0082] (Modification example) As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been explained, but the present invention is not limited to these and various changes are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0083] (A) The switching mechanism 53 described above may be configured as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. In FIGS. 10 and 11, the same components as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the above embodiment. In this case, the switching mechanism 153 has an engagement recess 153a, a storage recess 153b, and an engagement pin 153c. The engagement recess 153a is provided in the first holding part 59 of the fishing line guide part 47. The storage recess 153b is provided in the second holding part 64 of the moving part 51.

[0084] As shown in FIG. 11, the engagement pin 153c is disposed in the second holding part 64 of the moving part 51, for example, in the storage recess 153b. A coil spring 153d is disposed between the engagement pin 153c and the bottom of the storage recess 153b. The opening of the storage recess 153b is covered by a lid member 153e so that the engagement pin 153c does not pop out of the storage recess 153b. In this state, the coil spring 153d biases the engagement pin 153c.

[0085] As shown in FIG. 11, in the connected state, the head of the engagement pin 153c engages with the engagement recess 153a of the fishing line guide portion 47. In the cut state, the engagement pin 153c of the moving portion 51 separates from the engagement recess 153a of the fishing line guide portion 47. The form of switching the states of the fishing line guide portion 47 and the moving portion 51 between the connected state and the cut state is the same as that of the above-described embodiment. Even with such a configuration, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

Explanation of Signs

[0086] 3 Reel body 5 Handle 7 Spool shaft 9 Spool 11 Clutch mechanism 13 Level wind mechanism 33 Clutch cam 33c Projection 41 Worm shaft 43 Guide member 43d Long hole 45 Engagement claw 47 Fishing line guide portion 51 Moving portion 53, 153 Switching mechanism 53a First magnet 53b Second magnet 54 Engagement recess 56 Engagement projection 153a Engagement recess 153b Storage recess 153c Engagement pin 153d Coil spring

Claims

1. A reel body, a handle configured to rotate with respect to the reel body, a spool shaft rotatably supported by the reel body, a spool that rotates together with the spool shaft and around which fishing line is wound, a clutch mechanism that switches between an on state in which rotation of the handle is transmitted to the spool and an off state in which transmission of rotation of the handle to the spool is released, a level wind mechanism for evenly winding the fishing line around the spool, and comprising, the level wind mechanism, a fishing line guide part that guides the fishing line and moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft, a moving part that moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft, and a switching mechanism that switches between a connected state in which the fishing line guide part and the moving part are connected and a disconnected state in which the connection between the fishing line guide part and the moving part is cut off in response to switching between the on state and the off state, a double-bearing reel.

2. The level wind mechanism further includes a worm shaft having a spiral groove and rotating with respect to the reel body in conjunction with rotation of the spool, and an engaging member that engages with the spiral groove, and the moving part moves along the axial direction of the spool shaft in conjunction with rotation of the worm shaft via the engaging member, The double-bearing reel according to claim 1.

3. The level wind mechanism further includes a guide member that guides the moving part in the axial direction of the worm shaft and rotates together with the moving part in the circumferential direction of the worm shaft, and the switching mechanism switches between the connected state and the disconnected state by rotating the guide member in the circumferential direction of the worm shaft, The double-bearing reel according to claim 2.

4. The switching mechanism has a first magnet provided on either one of the moving part and the fishing line guide part, and a magnetic body provided on the other of the moving part and the fishing line guide part and arranged to face the first magnet, The double-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The magnetic body includes a second magnet that is attracted to the first magnet by magnetic force, The double-bearing reel according to claim 4.

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