Reel seat and fishing rod including the same

Abstract

To provide a reel seat that gives excellent usability to an angler for a long time without inducing tension and pain in fingers.SOLUTION: A reel seat for fitting a fishing reel to a rod body, and a fishing rod including the reel seat are provided. The reel seat includes a seat body connected to the rod body. The seat body includes a grip part to be gripped by fingers of an angler, and a trigger part protruding downward in the grip part. A portion of the grip part to be gripped by a ring finger is inclined obliquely downward at a first inclination angle with respect to a central axis of the seat body. A portion of the grip part to be gripped by a little finger forms a front surface of the trigger part, and is inclined obliquely downward at a second inclination angle larger than the first inclination angle with respect to the central axis.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a reel seat for fixing a fishing reel and a fishing rod including such a reel seat.

Background Art

[0002] In fishing using a reel, a reel seat for attaching the reel to the rod body of a fishing rod is coupled to the rod body. The reel is removably fixed to the reel seat. As an example of a reel, a spinning reel is fixed to the lower side of the reel seat. As another example of a reel, a double axis reel or a bait casting reel is fixed to the upper side of the reel seat. A double axis reel is used, for example, in a fishing method called vertical jigging. In vertical jigging fishing, the angler drops a jig (a form of lure) vertically into the water from a boat, moves the jig by moving the fishing rod up and down, and pays out or retrieves the reel.

[0003] In fishing using a reel, the angler may perform a retrieving operation. The retrieving operation means an operation in which the angler turns the handle of the reel with either hand so that the reel winds up the fishing line. Also, when the angler performs the retrieving operation, the angler may perform a palming operation. The palming operation means an operation in which the angler holds and grips the reel and the reel seat with the palm and fingers of the other hand. In a state where the angler stably holds the reel seat without causing the fishing rod to shake by the palming operation, the angler moves the jig by moving the fishing rod up and down and performs a hooking operation of hooking the fish on the fishing hook. Therefore, in fishing using a double axis reel, the palming operation is an essential and unique gripping operation of the angler.

[0004] In order for the angler to perform the perming operation without causing the fishing rod to shake, the angler maintains the tension in the hand that holds the reel and the reel seat. Therefore, if the angler performs the perming operation for a long time, pain may occur in the fingers that hold the reel seat, and the stability of the gripping form for the perming operation may decrease.

[0005] Generally, when the angler performs the perming operation, the angler holds the reel seat with four fingers excluding the thumb. In particular, the angler holds the reel seat with four fingers with the four fingers in close contact with each other. In a long-term perming operation, pain may occur in the first and second joints of the fingers. Therefore, the angler needs to perform the perming operation in a gripping form that relieves tension and pain.

[0006] In the vertical jigging fishing method, the angler can move the jig by turning the elbow and shoulder with the tip of the fishing rod lowered and the wrist fixed. At this time, for the movement of the jig (so-called jig action), the angler performs an operation of raising and lowering the tip of the fishing rod by taking advantage of the snap of the wrist. In order for the angler to flexibly move the wrist from the state where the wrist is fixed for the jig action, it is necessary to quickly change the gripping position of the fingers in the gripping form of the perming operation and to stably maintain the gripping form after the change of the gripping position.

[0007] Therefore, there is a need for a reel seat that can relieve the tension and pain applied to the fingers during a long-term perming operation and stably maintain the gripping form of the perming operation for the jig action.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0009] The disclosed embodiments provide a reel sheet that solves at least one or more of the above-described problems of the prior art. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel sheet that gives an angler an excellent feeling of use for a long time without inducing tension and pain in the fingers. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel sheet that realizes a quick change in the gripping position of the finger and a stable gripping form after the change in the gripping position.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] The disclosed embodiments relate to a reel sheet for attaching a fishing reel to a rod body of a fishing rod. The reel sheet according to one embodiment includes a sheet body and a movable hood. The sheet body includes a bore formed in the axial direction of the rod body and coupled to the rod body, a seating portion on which the fishing reel is seated, a gripping portion located below the seating portion, and a trigger portion protruding downward within the gripping portion. The movable hood is movably coupled to the sheet body along the central axis of the bore and fixes the fishing reel to the seating portion.

[0011] The gripping portion includes a first gripping surface portion, a second gripping surface portion, a third gripping surface portion, and a fourth gripping surface portion. The first gripping surface portion is configured to be gripped by the index finger. The second gripping surface portion extends rearward from the first gripping surface portion. The third gripping surface portion extends from the second gripping surface portion to the trigger portion so as to be inclined obliquely downward with respect to the central axis. The fourth gripping surface portion extends rearward from the third gripping surface portion so as to be more obliquely downward with respect to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion and forms the front surface of the trigger portion. In a side view of the sheet body, the third gripping surface portion has a first inclined front contour line, and the fourth gripping surface portion has a second inclined front contour line. The first inclined front contour line is inclined at a first inclination angle with respect to the central axis. The second inclined front contour line is inclined at a second inclination angle greater than the first inclination angle with respect to the central axis and is connected to the first inclined front contour line.

[0012] In one embodiment, the gripping portion is formed between a third gripping surface portion and a fourth gripping surface portion, and includes a trigger boundary portion that is inclined with respect to the central axis. The gripping portion is bent through the trigger boundary portion such that the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion are separated from each other.

[0013] In one embodiment, in the side view of the seat body, the first inclined front contour line and the second inclined front contour line are inclined with respect to each other so as to form an included angle centered at the joint point of the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first inclination angle is in the range of 20 degrees to 30 degrees downward from the central axis, and the second inclination angle is in the range of 55 degrees to 70 degrees downward from the central axis.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first inclined front contour line is formed by a straight line having a length within the range of 12 mm to 20 mm.

[0016] In one embodiment, the gripping portion includes a fifth gripping surface portion located between the trigger portion and the rear end of the seat body. The fifth gripping surface portion is configured to be gripped by the little finger that has moved from the fourth gripping surface portion. In the side view of the seat body, the fifth gripping surface portion has a fourth lower end contour line formed by a straight line.

[0017] In one embodiment, the fourth lower end contour line of the fifth gripping surface portion is formed by a straight line having a length within the range of 10 mm to 18 mm.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first perpendicular distance between the joint point of the first inclined front contour line and the second inclined front contour line and the central axis is greater than the second perpendicular distance between the fourth lower end contour line and the central axis. Also, the second perpendicular distance is greater than the third perpendicular distance between the third lower end contour line of the second gripping surface portion and the central axis.

[0019] In one embodiment, the trigger portion includes a hanging lower end portion connected to the fourth gripping surface portion. The hanging lower end portion has an inclination angle greater than the second inclination angle so as to support the little finger, and is inclined with respect to the central axis.

[0020] In one embodiment, in the side view of the sheet body, the hanging lower end portion has a vertical front contour line that is perpendicular to the central axis and is connected to the second inclined front contour line. In the front view of the reel sheet, the hanging lower end portion has an inverted triangular shape.

[0021] In one embodiment, the second gripping surface portion includes a fish signal transmission portion and a fish signal boundary portion. The fish signal transmission portion is configured to transmit a fish signal to the middle finger. The fish signal transmission portion is formed such that the sheet body has a thickness smaller than the thickness at the first gripping surface portion and the thickness at the third gripping surface portion. The fish signal boundary portion surrounds the fish signal transmission portion and separates the fish signal transmission portion from the first gripping surface portion and the third gripping surface portion.

[0022] In one embodiment, in the side view of the sheet body, the fish signal transmission portion has a third lower end contour line formed by a straight line. Also, in the cross-sectional view of the sheet body, the fish signal transmission portion has an outer peripheral contour line that is a part of the circumferential line of a virtual circle, the virtual circle is concentric with a virtual inscribed circle inscribed in the bore, and has a radius larger than the radius of the virtual inscribed circle.

[0023] In one embodiment, the sheet body has a thickness within the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm at the fish signal transmission portion.

[0024] In one embodiment, the sheet body includes a cylindrical end portion coupled to the movable hood, and the cylindrical end portion extends along the central axis from the landing portion and the first gripping surface portion. The first gripping surface portion includes a protruding surface portion and a bulging surface portion. The protruding surface portion is located below the central axis and protrudes in the outer radial direction with respect to the cylindrical end portion. The bulging surface portion extends rearward from the protruding surface portion and bulges in the outer radial direction. The movable hood includes a movable hood portion and a housing portion. The movable hood portion moves along the upper edge of the protruding surface portion and is located above the protruding surface portion to fix a part of the fishing reel to the landing portion. The housing portion is formed in a space located below the movable hood portion and houses the protruding surface portion.

[0025] In one embodiment, in the side view of the sheet body, the protruding surface portion of the first gripping surface portion has a first lower end contour line, the bulging surface portion of the first gripping surface portion has a second lower end contour line, and the second gripping surface portion has a third lower end contour line. The first lower end contour line is concave and curved with respect to the central axis. The second lower end contour line is connected to the first lower end contour line and is convex and curved with respect to the central axis. The third lower end contour line is connected to the second lower end contour line and is formed as a straight line.

[0026] Also, the disclosed embodiments relate to a fishing rod including a reel sheet. A fishing rod according to one embodiment includes a rod body and the reel sheet according to the above-described one embodiment coupled to the rod body.

Advantages of the Invention

[0027] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the gripping portion of the sheet body has first to fourth gripping surface portions that provide a gripping range for each of the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, and the ring finger can grip the third gripping surface portion with the wrist slightly bent. Therefore, the angler can take a stable gripping form for the perming operation without tension and pain in the fingers.

[0028] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third gripping surface portion of the gripping portion separates the gripping range of the ring finger from the gripping ranges of the middle finger and the little finger and limits it within the gripping portion. Therefore, the gripping form for the perming operation can be maintained by the ring finger. Also, in an example where the gripping portion is gripped with the middle finger and the ring finger in close contact, and in an example where the gripping portion is gripped with a space provided between the middle finger and the ring finger, the gripping form for the perming operation can be stably maintained without being disrupted.

[0029] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third gripping surface portion of the gripping portion is inclined with respect to the central axis of the seat body, the fourth gripping surface portion of the gripping portion is more inclined with respect to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion, and the fifth gripping surface portion of the gripping portion is located behind the trigger portion. Therefore, the gripping range of the ring finger and the gripping range of the little finger can be clearly distinguished at the trigger portion. Further, after the gripping position of the little finger is changed to the fifth gripping surface portion, the third gripping surface portion can be stably gripped by the ring finger, and the gripping form for the perming operation can be stably maintained along with the position change of the little finger. Further, immediately after the little finger moves to the fifth gripping surface portion, the ring finger can be supported by the fourth gripping surface portion, and the movement of the wrist for the jig action can be flexibly performed from the wrist-fixed state.

[0030] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fourth gripping surface portion of the gripping portion is inclined with respect to the central axis of the seat body at an inclination angle larger than the inclination angle of the third gripping surface portion. Further, the hanging lower end portion of the trigger portion is connected to the fourth gripping surface portion, is inclined at an inclination angle larger than the inclination angle of the fourth gripping surface portion, and is formed in an inverted triangle. Therefore, the hanging lower end portion can prevent the little finger from slipping off the fourth gripping surface portion, and can enable the little finger to smoothly move from the fourth gripping surface portion to the fifth gripping surface portion.

[0031] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second gripping surface portion of the gripping portion has a fish signal transmission portion that forms a thickness thinner than the thicknesses of the first and third gripping surface portions. The fish signal transmission portion of the second gripping surface portion can reliably transmit a fish signal to the middle finger with high sensitivity in a state where the index finger and the middle finger gently grip the seat body.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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[0033] Examples of the present disclosure are exemplified for the purpose of explaining the technical idea of the present disclosure. The scope of rights according to the present disclosure is not limited by the examples presented below or the specific descriptions related to these examples.

[0034] All technical terms and scientific terms used in the present disclosure have meanings generally understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs, unless otherwise defined. All terms used in the present disclosure are selected for the purpose of further clarifying the present disclosure and are not selected for the purpose of limiting the scope of rights according to the present disclosure.

[0035] Expressions such as "including", "comprising", "having", etc. used in the present disclosure should be understood as open-ended terms that include the possibility of including other embodiments, unless otherwise mentioned in the clauses or sentences in which the expression is included.

[0036] The singular forms described in this disclosure may include the plural meanings unless otherwise stated, and this also applies to the singular forms described in the claims.

[0037] Expressions such as "first", "second", etc. used in this disclosure are used to distinguish multiple components from each other and do not limit the order or importance of such components.

[0038] In this disclosure, when a certain component is referred to as being "connected to" or "coupled to" another component, it should be understood that the certain component can be directly connected or coupled to the other component, or can be connected or coupled through another new component.

[0039] The dimensions and numerical values described in this disclosure are not limited to only the described dimensions and numerical values. Unless otherwise specified, such dimensions and numerical values can be understood to mean the described values and equivalent ranges including them.

[0040] The directional term "forward" used in this disclosure means the direction facing the tip of the fishing rod, and the directional term "backward" means the direction facing the butt of the fishing rod. For example, in FIG. 1, the arrow in the forward direction (TD) points to the forward direction facing the tip of the fishing rod, and the arrow in the backward direction (BD) points to the backward direction facing the butt of the fishing rod. The directional terms "upward" and "downward" used in this disclosure are based on up and down in the attached drawings.

[0041] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In the attached drawings, the same or corresponding components are given the same reference numerals. Also, in the following description of the embodiments, the description of the same or corresponding components can be omitted. However, even if the description of a component is omitted, it is not intended that such a component is not included in a certain embodiment.

[0042] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a fishing rod according to an embodiment, including a reel sheet according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged side view of the fishing rod shown in FIG. 1. Refer to FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0043] The fishing rod (100) includes a rod body (110). The rod body (110) has an elongated shape and can elastically bend during fishing. The rod body may be a pipe-shaped part or a cylindrical part. The fishing rod may include one rod body or a plurality of rod bodies.

[0044] The fishing rod (100) shown in FIG. 1 includes a first rod body (111), a second rod body (112), and a third rod body (113). The first rod body (111) may be referred to as the original rod and forms the butt side portion of the fishing rod. The second rod body (112) and the third rod body (113) may be connected in such a way that the rear end portion of the third rod body (113) is fitted into the front end portion of the second rod body (112). As another example, the fishing rod may include a plurality of rod bodies connected in a telescopic manner.

[0045] The fishing rod (100) includes a plurality of fishing line guides (120), and the plurality of fishing line guides (120) are attached to the second rod body (112) and the third rod body (113). The fishing line guide (120) may include a guide ring through which the fishing line can pass and a frame that supports the guide ring and is attached to the rod body. The fishing line guide (120) guides the fishing line by the guide ring. When dropping the lure vertically from the boat into the water or casting the lure, the fishing line is released from a fishing reel (hereinafter simply referred to as "reel") (130). When reeling in the fish, the fishing line is wound around the reel (130).

[0046] The fishing rod (100) includes a reel seat (140) according to an embodiment for attaching a reel (130) to the rod body (110). The reel seat (140) can be coupled to the rear end portion of the second rod body (112), and the front end portion of the first rod body (111) can be coupled to the rear end portion of the reel seat (140). The reel seat (140) fixes and supports the reel (130). The angler can operate the reel (130) with one hand while gripping the reel seat (140) with the other hand.

[0047] In a fishing rod according to an embodiment, the reel (130) can be a so-called double axis reel or a bait casting reel. In a double axis reel, the rotating shaft of the spool around which the fishing line is wound is arranged to be orthogonal to the rod body, and the rotating shaft is supported on both sides thereof. The reel (130) is removably coupled to the upper side of the reel seat (140).

[0048] The reel (130) has a first leg (131) and a second leg (132) extending in opposite directions. The first and second legs (131, 132) are parts fixed to the reel seat (140). In the example shown in FIG. 2, the first leg (131) extends in the rearward direction (BD), and the second leg (132) extends in the forward direction (TD). By the reel seat (140) releasably fixing the first leg (131) and the second leg (132), the reel (130) can be removably coupled to the reel seat (140).

[0049] The reel seat (140) includes a seat body (200) that functions as the main body of the reel seat. The angler can grip the seat body (200). The reel (130) is seated on the upper side of the seat body (200), and a part of the reel (130) (as an example, the first leg (131)) is fixed to the seat body. The reel seat (140) includes a movable hood (300) that fixes a part of the reel (130) (as an example, the second leg (132)) to the seat body (200). The movable hood (300) is movably coupled to the seat body (200).

[0050] FIG. 3 is a side view showing a reel sheet according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a top view of the reel sheet shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 4. Refer to FIGS. 3 to 5.

[0051] In a reel sheet (140) according to an embodiment, a sheet body (200) has a pipe shape. The sheet body (200) functions to be coupled to a rod body of a fishing rod (for example, the first rod body and the second rod body shown in FIG. 1) and functions to fix and support a reel (for example, the reel shown in FIG. 1). A part of the sheet body (200) can be gripped by a finger of a fisherman, and a part of the sheet body (200) that is not gripped can be coupled to a movable hood (300).

[0052] The pipe-shaped sheet body (200) has a bore (210) formed in the sheet body in the axial direction (AD) of the rod body or in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body. Here, the axial direction (AD) of the rod body means a direction passing through the center of the circular cross-sectional shape of the rod body in the longitudinal direction of the rod body. The bore (210) can be coupled to a rod body of a fishing rod (for example, the first rod body and the second rod body shown in FIG. 1).

[0053] The bore (210) is formed through the sheet body (200) in the axial direction (AD) of the rod body between the front end and the rear end of the sheet body. Or, the bore (210) may be formed through a part of the sheet body (200). The bore (210) has a substantially circular cross-sectional shape and defines a central axis (CA). The central axis (CA) of the bore means a virtual axis passing through the center of the cross-sectional shape of the bore (210) in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body and can be the central axis of the sheet body. The surface of the bore (210) may have a plurality of grooves formed along the central axis (CA).

[0054] The rod body of the fishing rod is inserted and fitted into the bore (210). For example, the rear end portion of the second rod body (112) shown in FIG. 1 can be inserted and fitted along the central axis (CA) of the bore (210) from the front end of the seat body. Also, for example, the front end portion of the first rod body (111) shown in FIG. 1 can be inserted and fitted into the bore (210) along the central axis (CA) from the rear end of the seat body. Thereby, the reel seat (140) is coupled to the first and second rod bodies inserted into the bore (210). An adhesive can be applied to the surface of the bore (210) and the outer peripheral surface of the rod body, and the reel seat (140) and the rod body can be coupled by adhesion.

[0055] The seat body (200) supports the reel on its upper side. The seat body (200) has a seating portion (220) where the reel is seated. As an example, the first and second legs of the reel shown in FIG. 2 are seated on the seating portion (220). The seating portion (220) forms an upper portion of the outer surface of the seat body (200) along the central axis (CA). As an example, the seating portion (220) may include the surfaces of a pair of rail portions (221) formed on the upper side of the seat body along the central axis (CA).

[0056] The seat body (200) has a fixed hood portion (222) located at the rear end of the seating portion (220). The fixed hood portion (222) faces the movable hood (300) along the central axis (CA). The fixed hood portion (222) is formed as a wedge-shaped groove. When the reel is attached to the seat body (200), the first leg is inserted into the fixed hood portion (222), and the fixed hood portion (222) fixes the first leg to the seating portion (220).

[0057] The seat body of the reel seat according to an embodiment enables the angler's finger to stably grip the seat body when the angler performs a perming operation. Also, the seat body realizes a quick finger position change during the perming operation. For this purpose, the seat body (200) has a gripping portion (230) that the angler's fingers respectively grip. The gripping portion (230) is located below the seating portion (220).

[0058] The gripping portion (230) forms the outer surface of the seat body (200) and is configured to be gripped by the fingers of the angler. The gripping portion (230) can form the outer surface of the seat body excluding the landing portion (220), that is, the side surface and the lower surface of the seat body. Further, the seat body (200) has a trigger portion (240) that protrudes downward within the gripping portion (230). The trigger portion (240) protrudes downward from the seat body (200) (in the outer radial direction (RD) of the central axis (CA)) and is formed as a protrusion having a shape similar to a trigger. When the angler grips the seat body (200), the trigger portion (240) can be positioned between the ring finger and the little finger, enabling the angler to stably grip the seat body through the trigger portion (240).

[0059] In the reel seat according to one embodiment, the gripping portion (230) includes a first gripping surface portion (2310), a second gripping surface portion (2320), a third gripping surface portion (2330), a fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and a fifth gripping surface portion (2350). The first to fifth gripping surface portions (2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, 2350) are sequentially positioned in the rearward direction (BD) from the front end of the seat body.

[0060] The first gripping surface portion (2310) is the farthest from the trigger portion (240) in the forward direction. In the reel seat according to one embodiment, the first gripping surface portion (2310) includes a protruding surface portion (2311) that is the farthest from the trigger portion (240), and a bulging surface portion (2312) that is connected to the protruding surface portion (2311) and extends rearward from the protruding surface portion (2311). The protruding surface portion (2311) is located below the central axis (CA) of the bore. The protruding surface portion (2311) is curved along the circumferential direction (CD) of the central axis and is formed as a curved surface that is concave with respect to the central axis (CA). The bulging surface portion (2312) is curved along the circumferential direction (CD) and is formed as a curved surface that bulges convexly in the outer radial direction (RD).

[0061] The second gripping surface portion (2320) extends rearward from the bulging surface portion (2312) of the first gripping surface portion. The third gripping surface portion (2330) extends rearward from the second gripping surface portion (2320) to the trigger portion (240). The third gripping surface portion (2330) can be the outer surface of the seat body that transitions from the second gripping surface portion (2320) to the trigger portion (240). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) extends rearward from the third gripping surface portion (2330) and forms the surface in front of the trigger portion (240). The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is separated from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) and is located between the trigger portion (240) and the rear end of the seat body (200). According to an embodiment of the reel sheet, the seat body (200) may not include the fifth gripping surface portion (2350), and the rear end of the trigger portion (240) may be connected to the rear end of the seat body.

[0062] FIG. 6 is an exploded side view of the reel sheet shown in FIG. 3. Refer to FIGS. 3, 5, and 6.

[0063] The seat body (200) includes a cylindrical end portion (250) that is coupled to the movable hood (300). The cylindrical end portion (250) extends forward along the central axis (CA) from the seating portion (220) and the first gripping surface portion (2310) (the protruding surface portion (2311) of the first gripping surface portion). The protruding surface portion (2311) is located below the central axis (CA) and is formed to protrude in the outer radial direction (RD) with respect to the cylindrical end portion (250).

[0064] The cylindrical end portion (250) has a male thread (251). The male thread (251) is formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion (250) and is located within a predetermined range between the front end of the seat body and the first gripping surface portion (2310). The male thread (251) is coupled to the movable hood (300) by a screwing action. The cylindrical end portion (250) has a pair of guide grooves (252). The pair of guide grooves (252) are positioned to face each other with respect to the central axis (CA) of the bore (210). The pair of guide grooves (252) guide the movement along the central axis (CA) of the movable hood (300). Each guide groove (252) extends from the front end of the cylindrical end portion (the front end of the seat body) along the central axis (CA) through the male thread (251) to the rail portion (221). Each guide groove (252) passes along the central axis (CA) through the upper edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion (2311) of the first gripping surface portion.

[0065] The movable hood (300) is movably coupled to the cylindrical end portion (250) along the central axis (CA) of the bore and secures the reel to the mounting portion (220). The movable hood (300) moves toward the fixed hood portion (222) and presses and fixes the second leg of the reel to the mounting portion (220). The movable hood (300) can be moved along the cylindrical end portion (250) by a screwing action. The movable hood (300) includes a fastening nut (310) that causes a screwing action and a movable body (320) that is movable along the central axis (CA) by the fastening nut (310). The fastening nut (310) and the movable body (320) are formed in a ring shape, and the cylindrical end portion (250) passes through the fastening nut (310) and the movable body (320).

[0066] The fastening nut (310) is rotatable along the outer circumference of the cylindrical end portion (250). The fastening nut (310) has an internal thread (311) on its inner circumference and is rotatably coupled to the cylindrical end portion (250) in the circumferential direction (CD) of the central axis (CA). The male thread (251) and the female thread (311) engage with each other, and the fastening nut (310) is movably coupled to the cylindrical end portion (250) by a screw action. As the fastening nut (310) is rotated by a fisherman in the circumferential direction (CD), the fastening nut (310) can be moved forward or backward along with the rotation due to the screw action between the female thread (311) and the male thread (251).

[0067] The fastening nut (310) is connected to the movable body (320) so as to be relatively rotatable in the circumferential direction (CD). The movable body (320) is movable along the central axis (CA) but does not rotate in the circumferential direction (CD). The movable body (320) is guided by a guide groove (252) in the cylindrical end portion so as to move only along the central axis (CA). The movable body (320) includes an annular portion (321), a movable hood portion (322), a housing portion (323), and a pair of guide protrusions (324).

[0068] The fastening nut (310) has, at its rear end portion, a flange (312), a locking groove (313) adjacent to the flange (312), and a locking protrusion (314) adjacent to the locking groove (313). The flange (312), the locking groove (313), and the locking protrusion (314) extend in the circumferential direction (CD). The annular portion (321) of the movable body has, at its front end portion, a locking protrusion (3211) and a locking groove (3212) adjacent to the locking protrusion (3211). The locking protrusion (3211) and the locking groove (3212) extend in the circumferential direction (CD). The locking protrusion (3211) is engaged with the locking groove (313) of the fastening nut, and the locking protrusion (314) of the fastening nut is engaged with the locking groove (3212). Since the fastening nut (310) is rotatable in the circumferential direction (CD) with the locking protrusion (314) of the fastening nut engaged with the locking groove (3212) of the annular portion, the fastening nut (310) is connected to the movable body (320) so as to be relatively rotatable.

[0069] The movable hood part (322) forms a part of the upper part and the rear part of the movable body (320). The accommodating part (323) is located on the opposite side of the movable hood part (322) and forms a part of the lower part and the rear part of the movable body (320). The movable hood part (322) extends in the rearward direction (BD) from the annular part (321) and is formed in a shape that covers a part of the reel (for example, the second leg of the reel). As an example, the movable hood part (322) may have a shape corresponding to a shape obtained by bisecting a truncated cone in its axial direction. The accommodating part (323) is formed in a space located below the movable hood part (322) on the opposite side of the movable hood part (322). When assuming the truncated cone shape of the movable body (320), the accommodating part (323) may be formed in a shape corresponding to a shape obtained by notching such a truncated cone shape so that the movable hood part (322) remains.

[0070] A pair of guide protrusions (324) guide the movement of the movable body (320). The pair of guide protrusions (324) are formed on respective ones of a pair of lower end edges (3221) of the movable hood part (322) and protrude toward the central axis (CA). Each guide protrusion (324) is slidably inserted into each guide groove (252). The guide groove (252) formed along the central axis (CA) prevents the circumferential direction (CD) rotation of the guide protrusion (324). Thereby, the guide protrusion (324) and the movable body (320) can be moved only along the central axis (CA) by the guide groove (252).

[0071] When the fastening nut (310) is rotated in one direction in the circumferential direction (CD), due to the screw action between the male screw (251) and the female screw (311), the fastening nut (310) moves the movable body (320) through the flange (312) toward the fixed hood portion (222). As the movable body (320) is moved by the fastening nut (310) toward the fixed hood portion (222), the movable hood portion (322) contacts a part of the reel (the second leg of the reel). As the fastening nut (310) is further rotated with the movable hood portion (322) in contact with the second leg of the reel, the screw fastening force between the male screw (251) and the female screw (311) enables the movable hood portion (322) to press and fix the second leg to the seating portion (220) of the seat body. When the fastening nut (310) is rotated in the direction opposite to the one direction, due to the screw action between the male screw (251) and the female screw (311), the fastening nut (310) moves away from the fixed hood portion (222). The locking projection (314) of the fastening nut (310) pulls the locking projection (3211) of the annular portion (321) forward, and the movable body (320) and the movable hood portion (322) move away from the fixed hood portion (222). The movable body (320) is pushed toward the fixed hood portion (222) or moves away from the fixed hood portion (222) by the forward or backward movement of the fastening nut (310).

[0072] The movable body (320) includes a reinforcing cover (325) that reinforces the movable hood portion (322). The reinforcing cover (325) is engaged with a pair of lower end edges (3221) of the movable hood portion (322) and is formed to cover the movable hood portion (322) in the circumferential direction (CD). When the movable hood portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg to the seating portion, the reinforcing cover (325) can prevent the movable hood portion and the guide projection from being deformed in the lateral direction of the seat body, and can ensure that the guide projection (324) is maintained in the guide groove (252).

[0073] The protruding surface portion (2311) of the first gripping surface portion and the accommodating portion (323) of the movable body face each other along the central axis (CA). The protruding surface portion (2311) and the accommodating portion (323) have complementary shapes. The protruding surface portion (2311) has an upper end edge (2313) corresponding to the lower end edge (3221) of the movable hood portion and a front end edge (2314) corresponding to the rear end edge (3231) of the accommodating portion (323). The protruding surface portion (2311) is formed such that an insertion space is formed between the upper end edge (2313) and the surface of the guide groove (252). When the movable body (320) moves to the fixed hood portion (222), a part of the guide protrusion (324) can be inserted into such an insertion space. Since the protruding surface portion (2311) and the accommodating portion (323) have complementary shapes, the protruding surface portion (2311) can be inserted into the accommodating portion (323), and the accommodating portion (323) can accommodate the protruding surface portion (2311).

[0074] As the movable hood portion (320) moves toward the fixed hood portion (222) by the fastening nut (310), the movable hood portion (322) moves rearward along the upper end edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion (2311) and is positioned above the protruding surface portion (2311). Also, as the movable hood portion (322) moves toward the fixed hood portion (222), the protruding surface portion (2311) is inserted into and accommodated by the accommodating portion (323). Thereby, when the movable hood portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg to the landing portion (220), the movable hood portion (322) is positioned above the protruding surface portion (2311) of the first gripping surface portion, and the movable hood portion (322) and the protruding surface portion (2311) are positioned in the vertical direction (VD). Also, at the same time as the movable hood portion (322) is positioned above the protruding surface portion (2311), the protruding surface portion (2311) is inserted into the accommodating portion (323). Therefore, the reel sheet according to an embodiment can be configured to have a reduced overall length and can be configured to have a long gripping range where the sheet body is gripped by the fingers of the angler.

[0075] The seat body (200) has an inclined edge (223) that connects the rail portion (221) and the upper end edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion. The inclined edge (223) inclines upward and rearward from the upper end edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion and is connected to the rail portion (221). The movable hood portion (322) of the movable hood has a rear end edge (3222) that is inclined so as to correspond to the inclined edge (223). When the movable hood portion (322) fixes the second leg to the landing portion (220), the rear end edge (3222) is adjacent to the inclined edge (223).

[0076] The movable hood shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 includes a fastening nut (310). In a reel sheet according to another embodiment, the movable hood may include a locking nut (as an example, the locking nut (330) shown in FIG. 2) located in front of the fastening nut so as to prevent loosening of the fastening nut. The locking nut is coupled to the cylindrical end portion so as to move by a screw action, similar to the coupling form between the fastening nut and the cylindrical end portion.

[0077] In a reel sheet according to an embodiment, the seat body (200) is integrally formed by injection molding. The seat body (200) may be integrally molded from a thermoplastic resin so as to have the above-described landing portion, fixed hood portion, gripping portion, trigger portion, and cylindrical end portion. As an example, the seat body (200) may be integrally formed using a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin. The carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin has a lower density and a higher tensile strength than the generally used glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin. Therefore, the seat body of the reel sheet according to an embodiment can be lightweight and may have an even smaller thickness at the portion that contacts the finger of the angler.

[0078] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the seat body of a reel sheet according to an embodiment, and the finger of the angler holding the seat body is indicated by a dashed two-dot line. FIG. 8 is a side view of the seat body shown in FIG. 7, and the gripping portion of the seat body is shown in gray. FIG. 9 is a side view of the seat body shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 10 is a top view of the seat body shown in FIG. 7. Refer to FIGS. 7 to 10.

[0079] The seat body (200) includes a gripping portion (230) located below the mounting portion (220) and a trigger portion (240) that protrudes downward within the gripping portion (230). The gripping portion (230) forms the outer surface of the seat body below the mounting portion (220) and can be gripped by the angler's finger. The trigger portion (240) can be gripped by the angler's finger and can support the angler's finger. In a reel seat according to an embodiment, the gripping portion (230) includes a first gripping surface portion (2310), a second gripping surface portion (2320), a third gripping surface portion (2330), a fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and a fifth gripping surface portion (2350), and provides the angler's finger with a divided and separated gripping range. The edges of each gripping surface portion observed in a side view of the seat body (200), or when the seat body (200) is viewed from the side, form a line. Also, the edges of each gripping surface portion observed in a cross-sectional view or a front view of the seat body (200), or when the seat body is viewed from the front or the rear, form a line. In the present disclosure, the line forming the edge of each gripping surface portion observed in the side view, cross-sectional view, or front view of the seat body is referred to as a contour line.

[0080] The first gripping surface portion (2310) is configured to be gripped by the index finger (F1). The first gripping surface portion (2310) includes a curved surface forming a protruding surface portion (2311) and a curved surface forming a bulging surface portion (2312). In a side view of the seat body, or when the seat body is viewed from the side, the first gripping surface portion (2310) has lower end contour lines (2315, 2316). Specifically, the first gripping surface portion (2310) has a first lower end contour line (2315) located on the protruding surface portion (2311) and a second lower end contour line (2316) located on the bulging surface portion (2312) and connected to the first lower end contour line (2315). The first lower end contour line (2315) is formed by a curve that is concave toward the central axis (CA), and the second lower end contour line (2316) is formed by a curve that is convex with respect to the central axis (CA). Therefore, the first gripping surface portion (2310) has lower end contour lines (2315, 2316) formed in a waveform. The waveform lower end contour lines (2315, 2316) are concave with respect to the central axis toward the rear end of the seat body and then convex with respect to the central axis.

[0081] The second gripping surface portion (2320) is connected to the first gripping surface portion (2310) and extends rearward from the first gripping surface portion (2310). The second gripping surface portion (2320) is configured to be gripped by the index finger (F1) and the middle finger (F2). The second gripping surface portion (2320) is formed by a curved surface that is discontinuously curved along the circumferential direction (CD). In a side view of the seat body, the second gripping surface portion (2320) has a third lower end contour line (2321). The third lower end contour line (2321) is connected to the second lower end contour line (2316) and is formed in a straight line. The third lower end contour line (2321) may be parallel to the central axis (CA). Or, the third lower end contour line (2321) may be inclined at a fine angle with respect to the central axis (CA).

[0082] The third gripping surface portion (2330) is configured to be gripped by the ring finger (F3). The third gripping surface portion (2330) is connected to the second gripping surface portion (2320) and extends rearwardly and downwardly from the second gripping surface portion (2320). The third gripping surface portion (2330) extends from the second gripping surface portion (2320) to the trigger portion (240) and forms a part of the gripping portion that transitions from the second gripping surface portion (2320) to the trigger portion (240). The third gripping surface portion (2330) extends from the second gripping surface portion (2320) so as to be inclined obliquely downward with respect to the central axis (CA), specifically, inclined in an oblique direction between the rearward direction (BD) and the downward direction (LD). The third gripping surface portion (2330) is inclined with respect to the central axis (CA) such that the vertical distance between the central axis (CA) and a point on the third gripping surface portion perpendicular to the central axis increases in the rearward direction (BD). Since the third gripping surface portion (2330) is inclined with respect to the central axis (CA), in the side view of the seat body, the third gripping surface portion (2330) has a first inclined front contour line (2331). The first inclined front contour line (2331) is connected to the third lower contour line (2321). In the reel sheet according to one embodiment, the first inclined front contour line (2331) may be formed as a straight line.

[0083] The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is configured to be gripped by the little finger (F4). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is connected to the third gripping surface portion (2330) and extends rearwardly and downwardly from the third gripping surface portion (2330). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is part of the gripping portion that forms the front surface of the trigger portion (240). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) extends from the third gripping surface portion (2330) so as to be more obliquely downward than the third gripping surface portion (2330) with respect to the central axis (CA), specifically, obliquely in a direction between the rearward direction (BD) and the downward direction (LD) more than the third gripping surface portion (2330). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is inclined with respect to the central axis (CA) such that the vertical separation distance between the central axis (CA) and a point on the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) perpendicular to the central axis increases in the rearward direction (BD). Since the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is inclined with respect to the central axis (CA), in the side view of the seat body, the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) has a second inclined front contour line (2341). The second inclined front contour line (2341) is connected to the first inclined front contour line (2331). In the reel sheet according to one embodiment, the second inclined front contour line (2341) may be formed as a straight line.

[0084] The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is located between the trigger portion (240) and the rear end of the seat body, and extends from the upper end of the trigger portion (240) to the rear end of the seat body (200). The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is configured to be gripped by the little finger (F4). As an example, when the angler changes or switches the gripping position of the little finger (F4) during the perming operation, the little finger (F4) can move from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), pass over the trigger portion (240), and move to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) (see the thick arrow in FIG. 7). The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is configured to be gripped by the little finger (F4) that has moved from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340). The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is formed of a curved surface that curves along the circumferential direction (CD). In the side view of the seat body, the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) has a fourth lower contour line (2351). The fourth lower contour line (2351) may be formed of a straight line. The fourth lower contour line (2351) may be parallel to the central axis (CA) or may be inclined at a fine angle with respect to the central axis (CA). As an example, the fourth lower contour line (2351) is formed of a straight line having a length within the range of 10 mm to 18 mm, and can provide a length sufficient for the little finger to be placed on the fifth gripping surface portion.

[0085] In a reel sheet according to an embodiment, the lower end contour line of the second gripping surface portion (2320) is located closest to the central axis (CA), and the joint point of the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is located farthest from the central axis (CA) than the contour lines of the first gripping surface portion (2310), the second gripping surface portion (2320), and the fifth gripping surface portion (2350). Referring to FIG. 9, the sheet body (200) has a first vertical distance (D1) measured in the vertical direction (VD) between the joint point (2361) of the first inclined front end contour line (2331) and the second inclined front end contour line (2341) and the central axis (CA). The sheet body (200) has a second vertical distance (D2) measured in the vertical direction (VD) between the fourth lower end contour line (2351) and the central axis (CA). The sheet body (200) has a third vertical distance (D3) measured in the vertical direction (VD) between the third lower end contour line (2321) and the central axis (CA). The first vertical distance (D1) is greater than the second vertical distance (D2), and the second vertical distance (D2) is greater than the third vertical distance (D3). The second gripping surface portion (2320), the third gripping surface portion (2330), the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) are positioned to have the vertical distances described above, so that the angler's finger can stably grip the sheet body.

[0086] FIG. 11 is an enlarged side view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 7. Refer to FIGS. 7, 8, and 11.

[0087] The third gripping surface portion (2330) inclines downward with respect to the central axis (CA) and extends from the second gripping surface portion to the trigger portion (240). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) extends from the third gripping surface portion (2330) so as to incline further downward than the third gripping surface portion (2330). The first inclined front contour line (2331) of the third gripping surface portion (2330) inclines at a first inclination angle (A1) with respect to the central axis (CA), and the second inclined front contour line (2341) of the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) inclines at a second inclination angle (A2) with respect to the central axis (CA). The second inclination angle (A2) is larger than the first inclination angle (A1). Accordingly, the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) are formed so as to be separated and distinguished from each other at the gripping portion and the trigger portion, and can provide gripping ranges respectively distinguished for the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4). Further, the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) that incline more obliquely than the third gripping surface portion provide different inclination feelings to the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4), and the angler can feel gripping feelings distinguished from each other by the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4).

[0088] The third and fourth gripping surface portions (2330, 2340) gripped so as to be distinguished by the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4) incline with respect to the central axis (CA) at specific angles. As an example, the first inclined front contour line (2331) of the third gripping surface portion (2330) inclines at a first inclination angle (A1) within a range of 20 degrees to 30 degrees downward from the central axis (CA). Also, as an example, the second inclined front contour line (2341) of the fourth gripping surface portion inclines at a second inclination angle (A2) within a range of 55 degrees to 70 degrees downward from the central axis (CA). That is, the second inclined front contour line (2341) inclines at an inclination angle larger than the inclination angle of the first inclined front contour line (2331), and provides an inclination feeling and a gripping feeling clearly distinguished for the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4). Also, as an example, the first inclined front contour line (2331) is formed of a straight line having a length within a range of 12 mm to 20 mm, and provides a length that allows the ring finger (F3) to sufficiently grip the third gripping surface portion.

[0089] The third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) are inclined at different angles from each other, and the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) are clearly separated in the gripping portion (230). The gripping portion (230) includes a trigger boundary portion (2360) that separates the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340). The trigger boundary portion (2360) can be linearly formed in the gripping portion (230). The trigger boundary portion (2360) is formed in an arc shape between the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) and is inclined with respect to the central axis (CA). That is, in the side view of the seat body, the trigger boundary portion (2360) is formed in a straight line inclined with respect to the central axis (CA) and extends in an oblique direction between the rearward direction (BD) and the upward direction (UD) from the joint point (2361) of the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion. Through the trigger boundary portion (2360), since the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) are inclined at different angles, the gripping portion (230) is bent through the trigger boundary portion (2360) so that the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) are separated from each other.

[0090] The third and fourth gripping surface portions (2330, 2340) inclined at different angles are inclined with respect to each other so as to form an included angle (A3) having the joint point (2361) as the center. Thereby, in the side view of the seat body, the third and fourth gripping surface portions (2330, 2340) are positioned so as to correspond to the hypotenuses of the triangular shape, and the included angle (A3) forms the apex angle of the triangular shape. That is, the first and second inclined front contour lines (2331, 2341) formed by straight lines can correspond to the hypotenuses of the triangular shape. Since the first inclination angle (A1) is in the range of 20 degrees to 30 degrees and the second inclination angle (A2) is in the range of 55 degrees to 70 degrees, the first and second inclined front contour lines (2331, 2341) can form an included angle (A3) in the range of 130 degrees to 155 degrees.

[0091] In a reel sheet according to an embodiment, the trigger part (240) includes a lower end part on which the little finger (F4) is placed, and the lower end part of the trigger part can cause the little finger (F4) to quickly move from the fourth gripping surface part (2340) to the fifth gripping surface part (2350). FIGS. 12 and 13 are a front view and a rear view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 7, respectively. Refer to FIGS. 11 to 13.

[0092] The trigger part (240) includes a hanging lower end part (241) connected to the fourth gripping surface part (2340), and the little finger that grips the fourth gripping surface part (2340) can be placed on the hanging lower end part (241). The hanging lower end part (241) is inclined with respect to the central axis (CA) at an inclination angle greater than the second inclination angle (A2) and can support the little finger. Therefore, the hanging lower end part (241) can prevent the little finger from slipping off the fourth gripping surface part (2340).

[0093] In a side view of the sheet body, the hanging lower end part (241) has a vertical front contour line (2411). The vertical front contour line (2411) is connected to the second inclined front contour line (2341) and is perpendicular to the central axis (CA). Also, in the front view and the rear view of the reel sheet, the hanging lower end part (241) has an inverted triangular shape. Therefore, a pair of side end edges (2412) of the hanging lower end part (241) respectively correspond to a pair of hypotenuses of an inverted triangle with the apex facing downward, the apex angle (A4) between the pair of side end edges (2412) corresponds to the apex angle of the inverted triangle, and the lowermost end of the hanging lower end part (241) corresponds to the apex of the inverted triangle. When the little finger moves from the fourth gripping surface part (2340) to the fifth gripping surface part (2350) to change the gripping position of the little finger, each side end edge (2412) of the hanging lower end part (241) formed in an inverted triangle enables the little finger to move quickly and smoothly.

[0094] FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 7. Refer to FIGS. 7, 9, and 14.

[0095] During fishing, when a fish bites on a lure or jig, the biting of the fish is transmitted in a vibration form through the fishing line to the rod body and the seat body. The vibration generated by the biting of the fish is referred to as a fish signal. In a reel seat according to an embodiment, the seat body (200) can reliably transmit the fish signal to the middle finger (F2) that grips the second gripping surface portion (2320).

[0096] The second gripping surface portion (2320) of the gripping portion includes a fish signal transmission portion (2322) configured to transmit the fish signal to the middle finger (F2), and a fish signal boundary portion (2323) that separates and isolates the fish signal transmission portion (2322) from the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the third gripping surface portion (2330). The fish signal transmission portion (2322) is located between the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the third gripping surface portion (2330), and the fish signal boundary portion (2323) is formed to surround the fish signal transmission portion (2322). The fish signal boundary portion (2323) is linearly formed on the second gripping surface portion (2320). The fish signal boundary portion (2323) is formed in a circular or elliptical shape between the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the third gripping surface portion (2330), and separates the fish signal transmission portion (2322) having a circular or elliptical shape from the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the third gripping surface portion (2330).

[0097] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 15-15 of FIG. 14, and FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16 of FIG. 10. Refer to FIGS. 14 to 16.

[0098] The fish signal transmission part (2322) is located below the seat body along the central axis (CA) between the first gripping surface part (2310) and the third gripping surface part (2330). The fish signal transmission part (2322) can be formed as a curved surface similar to a cylindrical outer surface having the central axis (CA) at its center. Therefore, in the side view of the seat body, the third lower end contour line (2321) of the second gripping surface part (2320) formed as a straight line becomes the lower end contour line of the fish signal transmission part (2322). Also, in the cross-sectional view of the seat body, the fish signal transmission part (2322) has an outer peripheral contour line (2324) that is a part of the circumferential line of a virtual circle (IC1) having the central axis (CA) at its center. The virtual circle (IC1) is concentric with a virtual inscribed circle (IC2) inscribed in the bore (210) and has a radius larger than the radius of the virtual inscribed circle (IC2) (i.e., the radius of the bore (210)).

[0099] Referring to FIG. 15, the outer peripheral contour line (2324) of the fish signal transmission part (2322) is a part of a circumferential line having a constant radius with respect to the central axis (CA), and the second gripping surface part (2320) has an outer peripheral contour line with different curvatures with reference to the fish signal boundary part (2323). Referring to FIG. 16, the third lower end contour line (2321) of the fish signal transmission part (2322) is connected to the second lower end contour line (2316) of the first gripping surface part (2310) and the first inclined front end contour line (2331) of the third gripping surface part (2330) through the fish signal boundary part (2323), respectively. The second lower end contour line (2316) is convexly curved with respect to the central axis (CA), and the first inclined front end contour line (2331) is inclined at a first inclination angle with respect to the central axis (CA). However, the third lower end contour line (2321) is formed as a straight line, and the fish signal boundary part (2323) separates the third lower end contour line (2321) from the second lower end contour line (2316) and the first inclined front end contour line (2331). Thus, since the fish signal boundary part (2323) separates the fish signal transmission part (2322) from the first and third gripping surface parts (2310, 2330) and from other regions of the second gripping surface part (2320), the fish signal boundary part (2323) can provide a tactile sensation for the middle finger (F2) to recognize the fish signal transmission part (2322).

[0100] The thickness of the seat body in the fish signal transmission part (2322) is smaller than the thickness of the seat body in other gripping surface parts adjacent to the fish signal transmission part (2322). The thickness of the seat body can be the distance measured between a point located on the inner surface of the bore (210) and a point located on the gripping part on a virtual straight line perpendicular to the central axis (CA). As an example, the seat body (200) may have a first thickness (T1) at a point on the first gripping surface part (2310) spaced forward from the fish signal transmission part (2322), may have a second thickness (T2) at the fish signal transmission part (2322), and may have a third thickness (T3) at a point on the third gripping surface part (2330) spaced rearward from the fish signal transmission part (2322). The first thickness (T1) may gradually decrease along the rearward direction (BD), and the third thickness (T3) may gradually increase along the rearward direction (BD). However, the fish signal transmission part (2322) is formed such that the seat body (200) has a thickness smaller than the thickness at the first gripping surface part (2310) and the thickness at the third gripping surface part (2330). That is, the seat body (200) has a second thickness (T2) smaller than the first thickness (T1) and the third thickness (T3) at the fish signal transmission part (2322). As an example, the seat body (200) may have a second thickness (T2) within the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm at the fish signal transmission part (2322).

[0101] The seat body (200) has a thin thickness without a cavity between the fish signal transmission part (2322) and the bore (210) in the region of the second gripping surface part (2320) where the fish signal transmission part (2322) is formed. Since the seat body is made of the carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin described above, the seat body has a thin thickness in the region of the fish signal transmission part (2322) and can reliably transmit the fish signal to the middle finger with high sensitivity.

[0102] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing an example in which a fisherman's finger grips the seat body of a reel sheet according to an embodiment during a perming operation. Refer to FIG. 17.

[0103] When the angler holds the seat body, the angler can hold each gripping surface portion of the gripping portion with four fingers excluding the thumb. As an example, in the perming operation, the first to fourth gripping surface portions (2310, 2320, 2330, 2340) of the gripping portion can be gripped by the index finger (F1), middle finger (F2), ring finger (F3), and little finger (F4). Also, for changing the gripping position of the little finger in the perming operation, the little finger (F4) can move from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) located on the trigger portion (240) to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) located behind the trigger portion (240) (see the thick arrow in Fig. 17).

[0104] The first and second gripping surface portions (2310, 2320) of the gripping portion have lower end contour lines formed in different shapes from each other, the third gripping surface portion (2330) of the gripping portion has a first inclined front contour line (2331) inclined with respect to the central axis (CA), and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) of the gripping portion has a second inclined front contour line (2341) inclined downward from the first inclined front contour line (2331). The gripping surface portions having the above-described classified shapes can provide a gripping feeling and a gripping range classified for each finger. The third gripping surface portion (2330) inclined obliquely downward from the second gripping surface portion (2320) can be gripped by the ring finger (F3) with the angler's wrist slightly bent. The middle finger (F2) gripping the second gripping surface portion (2320) and the little finger (F4) gripping the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) are positioned to sandwich the ring finger (F3) and can assist in gripping the ring finger (F3). Therefore, the angler can take a stable gripping form without tension and pain in the fingers during the perming operation.

[0105] Since the third gripping surface portion (2330) is inclined obliquely downward with respect to the central axis (CA) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is inclined more obliquely downward than the third gripping surface portion (2330), the third gripping surface portion (2330) can limit the gripping range of the ring finger (F3), and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) can clearly distinguish the gripping range of the little finger (F4) from the gripping range of the ring finger (F3) at the trigger portion (240). Further, after the little finger (F4) moves past the trigger portion (240) to the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) during the perming operation, the ring finger (F3) can stably grip the third gripping surface portion (2330), and the angler can take a stable gripping form for the perming operation.

[0106] FIGS. 18 and 19 are side views showing an example in which the ring finger of an angler grips the sheet body of a reel sheet according to an embodiment and maintains the gripping form of the perming operation. Refer to FIGS. 18 and 19.

[0107] In FIGS. 18 and 19, the third gripping surface portion (2330) of the gripping portion is shown in gray. The third gripping surface portion (2330) of the gripping portion separates the gripping range of the ring finger (F3) from the gripping range of the middle finger (F2) at the second gripping surface portion (2320) and the gripping range of the little finger (F4) at the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and limits the gripping range of the ring finger (F3) at the gripping portion. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, in an example where the ring finger (F3) grips the third gripping surface portion (2330) in a state where the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3) are in close contact and tense, the gripping form for the perming operation can be stably maintained. Also, as shown in FIG. 19, in an example where the ring finger (F3) grips the third gripping surface portion (2330) in a state where the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3) have a space therebetween, the gripping form for the perming operation can be stably maintained. Therefore, in the reel sheet according to an embodiment, due to the third gripping surface portion (2330) that clearly limits the gripping range of the ring finger, the gripping form for the perming operation can be stably maintained without being disrupted regardless of whether the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3) are in a close contact state or a separated state.

[0108] Figs. 20 to 22 show an example of performing jig action while a fisherman holds the sheet body of a reel sheet according to an embodiment. Fig. 20 is a side view showing an example in which the fisherman bends the wrist downward for a perming operation. Fig. 21 is a side view showing an example in which the fisherman bends the wrist upward from the state shown in Fig. 20. Fig. 22 is a side view showing an example in which the fisherman further bends the wrist upward from the state shown in Fig. 21. Refer to Figs. 20 to 22.

[0109] Referring to Fig. 20, in the perming operation, the fisherman lowers the tip portion of the fishing rod while holding the sheet body. In the state shown in Fig. 20, the wrist joint (WR) is bent downward, that is, in the direction facing the little finger (F4), and the wrist is in a fixed state. Since each gripping surface portion of the gripping portion (230) provides a gripping range divided into corresponding fingers, the four fingers (F1, F2, F3, F4) can grip the gripping portion parallel to the wrist axis (WA) without applying a strong force to the wrist joint.

[0110] When the fisherman executes jig action by the snap action of the wrist, the wrist joint (WR) bends upward from the fixed state of the wrist shown in Fig. 20, that is, in the opposite direction of the little finger (F4). At this time, referring to Figs. 21 and 22, the little finger (F4) quickly moves from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) and grips the fifth gripping surface portion (2350). The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is gripped by the little finger (F4) that has moved from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and the ring finger (F3) stably grips the third gripping surface portion (2330) and is supported by the fourth gripping surface portion (2340). Therefore, along with the quick change in the position of the little finger, a stable gripping form can be maintained after the change in the gripping position. Also, the movement of the wrist for jig action can be flexibly performed from the fixed state of the wrist shown in Fig. 20.

[0111] Figs. 23 and 24 are a side view and a perspective view, respectively, showing the movement of the little finger (F4) in the perming operation while the fisherman's finger holds the sheet body of the reel sheet according to an embodiment. Refer to Figs. 23 and 24.

[0112] The third gripping surface portion (2330) extending from the second gripping surface portion (2320) to the trigger portion (240) is inclined with respect to the central axis (CA). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) extending from the third gripping surface portion (2330) to form the front surface of the trigger portion is more inclined with respect to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion (2330). Thereby, in front of the trigger portion (240) and the trigger portion (240), the gripping range of the ring finger (F3) and the gripping range of the little finger (F4) are clearly distinguished. The hanging lower end portion (241) of the trigger portion (240) is inclined with respect to the central axis (CA) at an inclination angle larger than the second inclination angle (A2) of the fourth gripping surface portion (2340). Thereby, in the gripping form during the perming operation, the little finger (F4) is hung on the hanging lower end portion (241), and it is prevented from slipping downward. Since the hanging lower end portion (241) has side end edges (2412) formed in an inverted triangular shape, the angler can gently extend the bent little finger (F4) and move quickly past the hanging lower end portion (241) along the side end edges (2412) of the hanging lower end portion (241) and move to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350). After the little finger (F4) moves to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350), the ring finger (F3) can be supported by the fourth gripping surface portion (2340). Since the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is inclined at a second inclination angle (A2) larger than the first inclination angle (A1) of the third gripping surface portion (2330), the ring finger (F3) can be prevented from slipping off by the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and the ring finger (F3) can stably maintain the gripping form of gripping the third gripping surface portion (2330).

[0113] FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 are a side view and a perspective view respectively showing an example in which the middle finger (F2) grips the second gripping surface portion (2320) in a state where the angler's finger grips the reel sheet according to an embodiment. Refer to FIGS. 25 and 26.

[0114] In the perming operation, since the middle finger (F2) can firmly grip the seat body, the middle finger (F2) may become insensitive to the bite detection. When the angler wants to stop operating the reel and feel a delicate bite detection, the angler gently grips the seat body with the index finger (F1) and the middle finger (F2) and waits for the bite detection. As shown in gray in FIGS. 25 and 26, the second gripping surface portion (2320) includes a bite detection transmission portion (2322) that effectively transmits the bite detection to the middle finger (F2) waiting for the bite detection. The seat body has a thickness smaller than the thicknesses of the first and third gripping surface portions (2310, 2330) adjacent to the bite detection transmission portion (2322) at the bite detection transmission portion (2322). Therefore, the bite detection generated by the fish's bite can be surely transmitted to the middle finger (F2) with high sensitivity through the bite detection transmission portion (2322).

[0115] As described above, with some embodiments and examples shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be known that various substitutions, modifications, and changes can be made without departing from the technical idea and scope of the present disclosure that can be understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs. Also, such substitutions, modifications, and changes should be considered to be within the scope of the appended claims.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0116] 100 Fishing rod, 110 Rod body, 130 Fishing reel, 140 Reel seat, 200 Seat body, 210 Bore, 220 Mounting part, 230 Gripping part, 2310 First gripping surface part, 2311 Protruding surface part, 2312 Bulging surface part, 2313 Upper end edge, 2315 First lower end contour line, 2316 Second lower end contour line, 2320 Second gripping surface part, 2321 Third lower end contour line, 2322 Fish signal transmission part, 2323 Fish signal boundary part, 2324 Outer peripheral contour line, 2330 Third gripping surface part, 2331 First inclined front contour line, 2340 Fourth gripping surface part, 2341 Second inclined front contour line, 2350 Fifth gripping surface part, 2351 Fourth lower end contour line, 2360 Trigger boundary part, 2361 Joint point, 240 Trigger part, 241 Hanging lower end part, 2411 Vertical front contour line, 250 Cylindrical end part, 300 Movable hood, 322 Movable hood part, 323 Accommodating part, CA Central axis of the bore, RD Outer radial direction, A1 First inclination angle, A2 Second inclination angle, A3 Included angle, D1 First vertical distance, D2 Second vertical distance, D3 Third vertical distance, T1 First thickness, T2 Second thickness, T3 Third thickness, IC1 Virtual circle, IC2 Virtual inscribed circle, F1 Index finger, F2 Middle finger, F3 Ring finger, F4 Little finger.

Claims

1. A reel seat for attaching a fishing reel to a rod body, including a bore formed in the axial direction of the rod body and coupled to the rod body, a seating portion on which the fishing reel is seated, a gripping portion located below the seating portion, and a trigger portion protruding downward within the gripping portion, in a seat body; including a movable hood movably coupled to the seat body along the central axis of the bore for fixing the fishing reel to the seating portion; wherein the gripping portion includes a first gripping surface portion configured to be gripped by an index finger, a second gripping surface portion extending rearward from the first gripping surface portion, a third gripping surface portion extending from the second gripping surface portion to the trigger portion so as to be inclined obliquely downward with respect to the central axis, and a fourth gripping surface portion extending rearward from the third gripping surface portion so as to be inclined more obliquely downward with respect to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion to form a front surface of the trigger portion; in a side view of the seat body, the third gripping surface portion has a first inclined front contour line inclined at a first inclination angle with respect to the central axis, and the fourth gripping surface portion has a second inclined front contour line inclined at a second inclination angle greater than the first inclination angle with respect to the central axis and connected to the first inclined front contour line; a reel seat.

2. The gripping portion includes a trigger boundary portion formed between the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion and inclined with respect to the central axis; the gripping portion is bent through the trigger boundary portion such that the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion are separated from each other. The reel seat according to claim 1.

3. In a side view of the seat body, the first inclined front contour line and the second inclined front contour line are inclined with respect to each other so as to form an included angle centered at a joining point of the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion. The reel seat according to claim 1.

4. The first inclination angle is in the range of 20 degrees to 30 degrees downward from the central axis, and the second inclination angle is in the range of 55 degrees to 70 degrees downward from the central axis. The reel seat according to claim 1.

5. The first inclined front contour line is formed of a straight line having a length within the range of 12 mm to 20 mm. The reel seat according to claim 4.

6. The gripping portion further includes a fifth gripping surface portion located between the trigger portion and the rear end of the seat body. The fifth gripping surface portion is configured to be gripped by the little finger that has moved from the fourth gripping surface portion. In the side view of the seat body, the first gripping surface portion has a first lower end contour line and a second lower end contour line connected to the first lower end contour line. In the side view of the seat body, the second gripping surface portion has a third lower end contour line connected to the second lower end contour line. In the side view of the seat body, the fifth gripping surface portion has a fourth lower end contour line formed by a straight line. The reel sheet according to claim 1.

7. The fourth lower end contour line is formed by a straight line having a length within the range of 10 mm to 18 mm. The reel sheet according to claim 6.

8. The first vertical distance between the joint point of the first inclined front end contour line and the second inclined front end contour line and the central axis is greater than the second vertical distance between the fourth lower end contour line and the central axis. The second vertical distance is greater than the third vertical distance between the third lower end contour line of the second gripping surface portion and the central axis. The reel sheet according to claim 6.

9. The trigger portion includes a hanging lower end portion connected to the fourth gripping surface portion. The hanging lower end portion is inclined with respect to the central axis at an inclination angle greater than the second inclination angle so as to support the little finger. The reel sheet according to claim 1.

10. In the side view of the seat body, the hanging lower end portion has a vertical front end contour line perpendicular to the central axis and connected to the second inclined front end contour line. In the front view of the reel sheet, the hanging lower end portion has an inverted triangular shape. The reel sheet according to claim 9.

11. The second gripping surface portion includes a fish signal transmission portion configured to transmit a fish signal to the middle finger, and a fish signal boundary portion surrounding the fish signal transmission portion and separating the fish signal transmission portion from the first gripping surface portion and the third gripping surface portion. The fish signal transmission portion is formed to have a thickness smaller than the thickness of the seat body at the first gripping surface portion and the thickness at the third gripping surface portion. The reel sheet according to claim 1.

12. In the side view of the seat body, the first gripping surface portion has a first lower end contour line and a second lower end contour line connected to the first lower end contour line. In the side view of the seat body, the fish signal transmission portion is formed by a straight line and has a third lower end contour line connected to the second lower end contour line. In the cross-sectional view of the sheet body, the fish signal transmission part has an outer peripheral contour line that is concentric with a virtual inscribed circle inscribed in the bore and is a part of the circumferential line of a virtual circle having a radius larger than the radius of the virtual inscribed circle. The reel sheet according to claim 11.

13. The sheet body has a thickness within the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm at the fish signal transmission part. The reel sheet according to claim 11.

14. The sheet body includes a cylindrical end portion that extends along the central axis from the attachment part and the first gripping surface part and is coupled to the movable hood. The first gripping surface part includes a protruding surface part that is located below the central axis and protrudes in the outer radial direction with respect to the cylindrical end portion, and a bulging surface part that extends rearward from the protruding surface part and bulges in the outer radial direction. The movable hood includes a movable hood part that moves along the upper edge of the protruding surface part and is located above the protruding surface part to fix a part of the fishing reel to the attachment part, and a housing part that is formed in a space below the movable hood part and houses the protruding surface part. The reel sheet according to claim 1.

15. In the side view of the sheet body, the protruding surface part of the first gripping surface part has a first lower end contour line that is concave and curved with respect to the central axis. In the side view of the sheet body, the bulging surface part of the first gripping surface part has a second lower end contour line that is convex and curved with respect to the central axis and is connected to the first lower end contour line. In the side view of the sheet body, the second gripping surface part has a third lower end contour line that is connected to the second lower end contour line and is formed in a straight line. The reel sheet according to claim 14.

16. A rod body, The fishing rod includes the reel sheet according to any one of claims 1 to 15, which is coupled to the rod body. A fishing rod.

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