Reel seat and fishing rod including same

Abstract

To provide a reel seat for mounting a fishing reel having first and second legs on a rod body of a fishing rod, and a fishing rod including the reel seat.SOLUTION: A reel seat includes a seat body coupled to the rod body and a movable hood movably coupled to the seat body. The first and second legs are seated on the seating portion of the seat body, and the fastening nut of the movable hood is coupled to the male screw of the cylindrical end portion connected to the seating portion. The seat body includes a hood support portion disposed between the seating portion and the male screw. The hood support portion protrudes radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical end portion. When the movable hood portion of the movable hood fixes the second leg to the seating portion, the hood support portion comes into contact with the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion of the movable hood to support the annular portion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

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 to hook 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 of the hand that holds the reel and the reel seat. Therefore, when 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 rotating 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.

[0008] The reel seat may have a sheet body formed in a pipe shape into which the rod body is inserted. The sheet body is coupled to the rod body and has a fixed hood that fixes one of the legs of the reel. A movable hood for fixing the other leg of the reel is movably coupled to the sheet body along the central axis. When the movable hood fixes the leg of the reel to the sheet body, the movable hood may tilt with respect to the central axis due to the reaction force from the leg of the reel. When the movable hood tilts with respect to the central axis, the reel cannot be stably fixed to the sheet body, and the components of the movable hood may be damaged. Therefore, a reel seat that allows the movable hood to stably fix the reel is required.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0010] The disclosed embodiments provide a reel seat that solves at least one or more of the problems of the conventional technologies described above. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that can maintain the movable hood without tilting with respect to the central axis of the sheet body and stably fix the reel. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that gives an excellent feeling of use to the angler for a long time without inducing tension and pain in the fingers. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that realizes a quick change of the gripping position of the finger and a stable gripping form after the change of the gripping position.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0011] The disclosed embodiments relate to a reel seat for attaching a fishing reel having a first leg and a second leg to a rod body of a fishing rod. A reel seat according to an embodiment includes a seat body and a movable hood. The seat body has a bore into which the rod body is inserted. The movable hood is movably coupled to the seat body.

[0012] The seat body includes a seating portion, a cylindrical end portion, a fixed hood portion, a male screw, a guide groove, and a hood support portion. The first and second legs of the reel are seated on the seating portion. The cylindrical end portion is connected to the seating portion and coupled to the movable hood. The fixed hood portion is located on the seating portion opposite to the cylindrical end portion and fixes the first leg. The male screw is formed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical end portion. The guide groove extends from one end of the cylindrical end portion through the male screw. The hood support portion is disposed between the seating portion and the male screw on the same side as the seating portion and protrudes in the outer radial direction from the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical end portion to the outer radius of the central axis of the bore.

[0013] The movable hood includes a fastening nut, an annular portion, a movable hood portion, and a guide protrusion. The fastening nut is rotatably coupled to the male screw. The annular portion has an inner circumferential surface surrounding the cylindrical end portion, is coupled to the fastening nut, and is movable along the central axis by the fastening nut. The movable hood portion extends from the annular portion toward the fixed hood portion and presses and fixes the second leg to the seating portion. The guide protrusion is formed on the annular portion and is slidably inserted into the guide groove.

[0014] The hood support portion is configured to be located in a first gap formed between the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical end portion and the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fixes the second leg to the seating portion, and to contact the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion to support the annular portion.

[0015] In one embodiment, the hood support portion includes a hood support surface forming the outer surface of the hood support portion. The hood support surface contacts the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion in the outer radial direction and prevents the annular portion and the guide protrusion from tilting with respect to the central axis in the opposite direction of the pressing direction of the movable hood portion.

[0016] In one embodiment, the hood support surface is formed on the hood support portion such that the movable hood portion is covered by the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fixes the second leg.

[0017] In one embodiment, the hood support portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion such that a second gap is formed between the hood support surface and the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fixes the second leg to the landing portion. The thickness of the second gap is smaller than the thickness of the first gap and can be within the range of 0 mm to 2 mm.

[0018] In one embodiment, in the front view of the seat body, the hood support surface is curved with the same curvature as the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion and is formed in an arc shape having a center on the central axis.

[0019] In one embodiment, the hood support portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion such that the protruding thickness of the hood support portion with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion is within the range of 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm.

[0020] In one embodiment, the landing portion and the hood support portion form a part of the upper surface of the seat body or a part of the lower surface of the seat body. The hood support portion is disposed between the landing portion and the male screw between a pair of virtual lines extending parallel to the central axis from both side edges of the landing portion.

[0021] In one embodiment, the seat body may include a protruding surface portion that is located on the opposite side of the landing portion and the hood support portion with respect to the central axis and protrudes in the outer radial direction with respect to the cylindrical end portion. The movable hood portion protrudes from the annular portion so as to move along the edge of the protruding surface portion and be located on the opposite side of the protruding surface portion. The movable hood is formed as a space between the movable hood portion and the annular portion and may include a housing portion that houses the protruding surface portion.

[0022] In one embodiment, the seat body may include a gripping portion located below the fixing portion and a trigger portion protruding downward within the gripping portion. 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 includes a protruding surface portion and 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 inclined more obliquely downward than the third gripping surface portion with respect to the central axis and forms the 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, 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.

[0023] In one embodiment, 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 so that the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion are separated from each other.

[0024] 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 a side view of the seat body, the second gripping surface portion has a lower end contour line formed by a straight line, and the fifth gripping surface portion has a lower end contour line formed by a straight line.

[0025] In one embodiment, the first vertical distance between the connection point of the first inclined front contour line and the second inclined front contour line and the central axis is greater than the second vertical distance between the lower end contour line of the fifth gripping surface portion and the central axis. Also, the second vertical distance is greater than the third vertical distance between the lower end contour line of the second gripping surface portion and the central axis.

[0026] 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 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. In a side view of the seat body, the fish signal transmission portion has a lower end contour line formed by a straight line. Also, in a cross-sectional view of the seat 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.

[0027] In one embodiment, the seating portion and the hood support portion form a part of the lower surface of the seat body, and the seat body and the movable hood are configured to removably fix a fishing reel to the lower side of the seat body.

[0028] Also, the disclosed embodiments relate to a fishing rod including a reel seat. A fishing rod according to one embodiment includes a rod body and the reel seat according to the above-described one embodiment coupled to the rod body.

Advantages of the Invention

[0029] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the movable hood portion of the movable hood fixes the leg of the reel to the seating portion, the hood support portion disposed at the cylindrical end can support the annular portion of the movable hood. Therefore, when the movable hood portion fixes the leg of the reel, the inclination of the annular portion and the guide protrusion with respect to the central axis can be suppressed. Therefore, the movable hood portion can fix the leg of the reel to the seating portion while the movable hood portion and the guide protrusion are maintained substantially parallel to the central axis, and the seat body and the movable hood can stably fix the reel. Also, during the perming operation of the angler, the angler can stably grip the reel and the reel seat.

[0030] 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 confines it within the gripping portion. Accordingly, the gripping form for the perming operation can be maintained by the ring finger. Further, in an example where the gripping portion is gripped in a state of being in close contact with the middle finger and the ring finger, and in an example where the gripping portion is gripped in a state where a space is provided between the middle finger and the ring finger, the gripping form for the perming operation can be stably maintained without being disrupted.

[0031] 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 sheet 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. Accordingly, the gripping ranges of the ring finger and the little finger can be clearly distinguished at the trigger portion.

[0032] 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. Also, 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.

[0033] 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 at 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 when the index finger and the middle finger gently grip the sheet body.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0035] Examples of the present disclosure are illustrated 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.

[0036] 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 to limit the scope of rights according to the present disclosure.

[0037] Expressions such as "including", "comprising", "having", etc. used in the present disclosure include other embodiments unless otherwise mentioned in the clauses or sentences in which such expressions are included. They should be understood as open-ended terms encompassing possibilities.

[0038] The singular expressions described in the present disclosure may include the meaning of the plural form unless otherwise mentioned, and this also applies to the singular expressions described in the claims.

[0039] Expressions such as "first", "second", etc. used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish multiple components from each other and do not limit the order or importance of the components.

[0040] In the present 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 to or coupled to the other component, or can be connected to or coupled through another new component.

[0041] The dimensions and numerical values described in the present disclosure are not limited to the described dimensions and numerical values only. Unless otherwise specified, such dimensions and numerical values can be understood to include the described values and equivalent ranges.

[0042] As used in the present disclosure, the directional term "front" means the direction facing the tip of the fishing rod, and the directional term "rear" means the direction facing the butt of the fishing rod. For example, in FIG. 1, the arrow in the front direction (TD) indicates the front direction facing the tip of the fishing rod, and the arrow in the rear direction (BD) indicates the rear direction facing the butt of the fishing rod. The directional terms "upper" and "lower" used in the present disclosure are based on the upper and lower directions in the attached drawings.

[0043] 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 description of the following embodiments, the description of the same or corresponding components can be omitted from being repeated. However, even if the description of the components is omitted, it is not intended that such components are not included in the embodiments in which they exist.

[0044] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a fishing rod according to an embodiment, including a reel seat 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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 to 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.

[0047] 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 means of the guide ring. When the lure is dropped vertically into the water from the boat or when the lure is cast, the fishing line is released from the fishing reel (hereinafter simply referred to as "reel") (130). When fishing up a fish, the fishing line is wound onto the reel (130).

[0048] The fishing rod (100) includes a reel seat (140) according to an embodiment for attaching the reel (130) to the rod body (110). The reel seat (140) may be coupled to the rear end of the second rod body (112), and the front end of the first rod body (111) may be coupled to the rear end 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 holding the reel seat (140) with the other hand.

[0049] In an embodiment of the fishing rod, the reel (130) shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 may 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 so as to be orthogonal to the rod body, and the rotating shaft is supported on both sides thereof. The reel (130) is detachably coupled to the upper side of the reel seat (140).

[0050] The reel (130) has a first leg (131) and a second leg (132) that extend in opposite directions. The first and second legs (131, 132) are parts fixed to the reel sheet (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 sheet (140) releasably fixing the first leg (131) and the second leg (132), the reel (130) can be removably coupled to the reel sheet (140).

[0051] The reel sheet (140) includes a sheet body (200) that functions as the main body of the reel sheet. The angler can grip the sheet body (200). In the examples shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the reel (130) is seated on the upper side of the sheet body (200), and the first leg (131) of the reel (130) is fixed to the sheet body. The reel sheet (140) includes a movable hood (300) that fixes the second leg (132) of the reel (130) to the sheet body (200). The movable hood (300) is movably coupled to the sheet body (200).

[0052] 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 an exploded perspective view of the reel sheet shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fishing rod including the reel sheet according to an embodiment shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 7 is an exploded side view of the reel sheet shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 8 is an exploded cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 4. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 8, showing a state in which a reel sheet according to an embodiment fixes the first and second legs of the reel. Refer to FIGS. 3 to 9.

[0053] In a reel sheet (140) according to an embodiment, the sheet body (200) has a pipe shape. The sheet body (200) functions to be coupled to the rod body of the fishing rod (for example, the first rod body and the second rod body shown in FIG. 1), and functions to fix and support the reel (for example, the reel shown in FIG. 1). A part of the sheet body (200) can be gripped by the angler's finger, and a part of the sheet body (200) that is not gripped can be coupled to the movable hood (300).

[0054] The sheet body (200) having a pipe shape 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 the 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 the rod body of the fishing rod (for example, the first rod body and the second rod body shown in FIG. 1).

[0055] The bore (210) is formed by penetrating 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. Alternatively, the bore (210) may be formed by penetrating 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 an imaginary 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).

[0056] 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 from the front end of the sheet 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 sheet body. Thereby, the reel seat (140) is coupled to the first rod body and the second rod body 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.

[0057] The sheet body (200) supports the reel on its upper side. The sheet body (200) includes a landing part (220) where the reel lands. The first and second legs of the reel shown in FIG. 2 land on the landing part (220). The landing part (220) forms an upper portion of the outer surface of the sheet body (200) along the central axis (CA). As an example, the landing part (220) may include the surfaces of a pair of rail parts (221) formed on the upper side of the sheet body along the central axis (CA).

[0058] The sheet body (200) includes a cylindrical end part (250) connected to the landing part (220). The cylindrical end part (250) extends forward along the central axis (CA) from the landing part (220). The frontward end of the cylindrical end part (250) forms one end (the front end of the sheet body) of the sheet body (200). The movable hood (300) is movably coupled to the cylindrical end part (250).

[0059] The sheet body (200) includes a fixed hood part (222) located at the rear end of the landing part (220). The fixed hood part (222) is located on the landing part (220) opposite to the movable hood (300) and the cylindrical end part (250) along the central axis (CA). The fixed hood part (222) is formed as a wedge-shaped groove. When the reel is attached to the sheet body (200), the first leg (131) is inserted into the fixed hood part (222), and the fixed hood part (222) fixes the first leg (131) to the landing part (220).

[0060] The sheet body (200) includes a male screw (251) for moving the movable hood (300) by screw action. The male screw (251) is formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end part (250) and is located within a predetermined range between one end (the front end of the sheet body) of the sheet body and the landing part (220). The movable hood (300) is coupled to the male screw (251) through screw action.

[0061] The seat body (200) includes a guide groove (252) for guiding a movable hood (300) for fixing the second leg (132). According to one embodiment, the seat body (200) includes a pair of guide grooves (252), and the pair of guide grooves (252) are formed in the cylindrical end portion (250). 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 one end of the cylindrical end portion (the front end of the seat body) along the central axis (CA) through the male screw (251) to the rail portion (221).

[0062] The seat body (200) includes a hood support portion (260) that supports a part of the movable hood (300) when the movable hood (300) fixes the second leg (132) to the landing portion (220). The hood support portion (260) is disposed between the landing portion (220) and the male screw (252), and is formed on the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250) where the male screw (252) is not formed. The outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion is a surface that is located between the male screw (252) and the landing portion (220) and has a cylindrical shape. The hood support portion (260) is disposed above the seat body where the second leg of the reel lands, and forms a part of the upper surface of the seat body. The hood support portion (260) is located on the same side as the landing portion (220) in the seat body. In the seat body shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the hood support portion (260) is located above the central axis (CA) and above the cylindrical end portion (250). The hood support portion (260) protrudes in the outer radial direction (RD) from the central axis (CA) from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250).

[0063] The movable hood (300) is coupled to the cylindrical end (250) so as to be movable along the central axis (CA) of the bore, and fixes the second leg (132) of the reel to the seating 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 seating portion (220). The movable hood (300) can be moved along the cylindrical end (250) by a screwing action. The movable hood (300) includes a fastening nut (310) that causes the 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 (250) passes through the fastening nut (310) and the movable body (320).

[0064] The fastening nut (310) is rotatable along the outer periphery of the cylindrical end (250). The fastening nut (310) has a female thread (311) on its inner periphery and is rotatably coupled to the male thread (251) of the cylindrical end (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 (250) by a screwing 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 as it rotates due to the screwing action between the female thread (311) and the male thread (251).

[0065] 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 the guide groove (252) of the cylindrical end so as to move only along the central axis (CA). In the seat body according to an embodiment, the movable body (320) includes an annular portion (321), a movable hood portion (322), a housing portion (323), and a guide protrusion (324).

[0066] The fastening nut (310) is connected to the annular portion (321) of the movable body, and the fastening nut (310) and the annular portion (321) are coupled so as to be relatively rotatable in the circumferential direction (CD). The annular portion (321) is formed in a ring shape and covers the cylindrical end portion (250) in the circumferential direction (CD). The annular portion (321) has an inner circumferential surface (3213) that surrounds the cylindrical end portion (250) in the circumferential direction (CD). The inner circumferential surface (3213) is annular and corresponds to the outer circumferential surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion.

[0067] 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 projection (314) adjacent to the locking groove (313). The flange (312), the locking groove (313), and the locking projection (314) extend in the circumferential direction (CD). The annular portion (321) of the movable body has, at its front end portion, a locking projection (3211) and a locking groove (3212) adjacent to the locking projection (3211). The locking projection (3211) and the locking groove (3212) extend in the circumferential direction (CD). The locking projection (3211) is engaged with the locking groove (313) of the fastening nut, and the locking projection (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 projection (314) of the fastening nut engaged with the locking groove (3212) of the annular portion, the fastening nut (310) and the annular portion (321) are connected so as to be relatively rotatable.

[0068] The movable hood portion (322) extends in the rearward direction (BD) from the annular portion (321) toward the fixed hood portion (222). The movable hood portion (322) is formed in a shape that covers the second leg (132) of the reel. As the annular portion (321) moves toward the mounting portion (220) and the fixed hood portion (222) by the fastening nut (310), the movable hood portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220).

[0069] A pair of guide protrusions (324) guide the movement of the movable body (320). The pair of guide protrusions (324) are formed on the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular portion (321) so as to face each other with reference to the central axis (CA), and protrude toward the central axis (CD). Further, each guide protrusion (324) is formed at each of a pair of lower end edges (3221) of the movable hood portion (322). Each guide protrusion (324) is slidably inserted into each guide groove (252). The guide groove (252) is formed along the central axis (CD), and the guide groove (252) restrains the guide protrusion (324) in the circumferential direction (CD). Thereby, the guide protrusion (324) can be moved only along the central axis (CA) by the guide groove (252), and the annular portion (321) and the movable hood portion (322) can be moved only along the central axis (CA) by the guide protrusion (324) sliding along the guide groove (252).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the seat body (200) includes a protruding surface portion (2311) that can be gripped by a fisherman's finger. The protruding surface portion (2311) is located on the opposite side of the landing portion (220) and the hood support portion (260) with reference to the central axis (CA). In the example shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the protruding surface portion (2311) is located below the central axis (CA). The protruding surface portion (2311) protrudes in the outer radial direction (RD) with respect to the cylindrical end portion (250). The protruding surface portion (2311) is curved along the circumferential direction (CD) of the central axis, and is formed of a curved surface that is concave with respect to the central axis (CA). Each guide groove (252) passes through the upper end edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion (2311) along the central axis (CA).

[0071] In the reel seat according to one embodiment, when the movable hood (300) fixes the second leg (130), the movable hood portion (322) moves along the protruding surface portion (2311) and is located on the opposite side of the protruding surface portion (2311) in the vertical direction (VD). At the same time, the protruding surface portion (2311) is accommodated in a part of the movable body (320). The movable body (320) of the movable hood includes an accommodating portion (323) that accommodates the protruding surface portion (2311). The accommodating portion (323) is located behind the annular portion (321).

[0072] The movable hood part (322) forms a part of the upper and rear parts 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 and rear parts of the movable body (320). As an example, the movable hood part (322) may have a shape corresponding to a shape obtained by bisecting a frustum of a cone in its axial direction. The accommodating part (323) is formed as a space between the movable hood part (322) and the annular part (321), specifically, as a space located under the movable hood part (322) and behind the annular part (321). When assuming the frustum 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 frustum shape so that the movable hood part (322) remains.

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

[0074] As the movable hood part (320) moves toward the fixed hood part (222) by the fastening nut (310), the movable hood part (322) moves rearward along the upper edge (2313) of the protruding surface part (2311) and is positioned on the protruding surface part (2311). Also, as the movable hood part (322) moves toward the fixed hood part (222), the protruding surface part (2311) is inserted into and accommodated in the accommodating part (323). Thereby, when the movable hood part (322) presses and fixes the second leg to the landing part (220), the movable hood part (322) is positioned on the protruding surface part (2311), and the movable hood part (322) and the protruding surface part (2311) are positioned in the vertical direction (VD). Also, at the same time as the movable hood part (322) is positioned on the protruding surface part (2311), the protruding surface part (2311) is inserted into the accommodating part (323). Therefore, the reel sheet according to one 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 angler's finger.

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

[0076] 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 annular portion (321) of the movable body (320) through the flange (312) toward the fixed hood portion (222). As the annular portion (321) is moved by the fastening nut (310) along the central axis (CA) toward the fixed hood portion (222), the movable hood portion (322) contacts the second leg (132) of the reel. As the fastening nut (310) is further rotated with the movable hood portion (322) in contact with the second leg (132) of the reel, the screw fastening force between the male screw (251) and the female screw (311) can press and fix the movable hood portion (322) against the second leg (132) to the seating portion (220) of the seat body. When the fastening nut (310) is rotated in the opposite direction 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 annular portion (321) 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).

[0077] 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).

[0078] When the movable hood part (322) presses the second leg (132) against the mounting part (220), the movable hood part (322) applies a pressing force to the second leg (132) on its inner surface, and the second leg (132) applies a reaction force of the pressing force to the movable hood part (322). As the movable hood part (322) presses the second leg (132) by the rotation of the fastening nut (310), the reaction force acts to push up the movable hood part (322), the annular part (321), and the guide projection (324) from the mounting part (220). Such a reaction force can be applied so as to incline the annular part (321) and the guide projection (324) in the guide groove (252) in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable hood part (322) with respect to the central axis (CA). The greater the movable hood part (322) strongly presses the second leg (132) by the rotation of the fastening nut (310), the greater the reaction force can be. Due to such a reaction force, the annular part (321) may not be kept perpendicular to the central axis (CA), and the guide projection (324) may not be maintained parallel to the central axis (CA). Also, due to such a reaction force, damage may occur to the annular part (321), the connecting part between the annular part (321) and the fastening nut (310), and the guide projection (324).

[0079] In the reel sheet according to an embodiment, the hood support part (260) arranged at the cylindrical end part (250) contacts the annular part (321) to support the annular part (321), and suppresses the annular part (321) from inclining with respect to the central axis (CA) in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable hood part (322) due to the reaction force. Thereby, when the movable hood part (322) presses and fixes the second leg, the guide projection (324) can be maintained substantially parallel to the central axis (CA), the annular part (321) can be maintained substantially perpendicular to the central axis (CA), and the movable hood part (322) can stably fix the second leg of the reel.

[0080] FIG. 10 is a top view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. 11 is a front view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 5. Refer to FIGS. 5 and 9 to 11.

[0081] When the movable hood part (322) fixes the second leg (132) to the landing part (220), an annular first gap (G1) is formed between the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end part and the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part (321). A male screw (251) is formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end part (250), and since the circular diameter corresponding to the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part (321) is smaller than the circular diameter circumscribing the male screw (251), the first gap (G1) is formed between the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end part and the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part. The hood support part (260) is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end part on the same side as the landing part (220) between the landing part (220) and the male screw (251). The hood support part (260) is arranged on the cylindrical end part (250) so as to be positioned in the first gap (G1) when the movable hood part (322) fixes the second leg (132) to the landing part (220). When the movable hood part (322) fixes the second leg (132), the hood support part (260) contacts the inner peripheral surface of the annular part (3213) and supports the annular part (321).

[0082] The landing part (220) and the hood support part (260) form a part of the upper surface of the seat body (200). The hood support part (260) is located within the width (W) range of the landing part (220). Specifically, assuming a pair of virtual lines (IL) that extend parallel to the central axis (CA) from both side end edges of the landing part (220) respectively (see Fig. 10), the hood support part (260) is located between the pair of virtual lines (IL) and is arranged between the landing part (220) and the male screw (251).

[0083] The hood support part (260) has an outer surface located in the outer radial direction (RD), and supports the annular part (321) on the outer surface. Accordingly, the hood support part (260) includes a hood support surface (261) that forms the outer surface of the hood support part. When the movable hood part (322) covers the second leg (132), the hood support surface (261) may contact the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part in the outer radial direction (RD) or may face the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part in the outer radial direction (RD) with a predetermined gap therebetween. When the movable hood part (322) presses the second leg (132) against the landing part (220), the hood support surface (261) contacts the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part in the outer radial direction (RD). Thereby, the annular part (321) is supported by the hood support surface (261), and the hood support surface (261) prevents the annular part (321) and the guide projection (324) from tilting with respect to the central axis (CA) in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable hood part (322). Also, due to the reaction force described above, the annular part (321) and the guide projection (324) can be prevented from tilting with respect to the central axis (CA), the guide projection (324) can be maintained parallel to the central axis (CA), and the annular part (321) can be maintained perpendicular to the central axis (CA).

[0084] The hood support surface (261) is disposed on the cylindrical end part (250) so as to support the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part (321). Accordingly, the hood support surface (261) is formed on the hood support part (260) so as to be covered by the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part when the movable hood part (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the landing part (220). The hood support surface (261) may have a length shorter than the length along the central axis (CA) of the inner peripheral surface (3213). The hood support surface (261) may have a width smaller than the width (W) of the landing part (220).

[0085] The hood support portion (260) having a hood support surface (261) is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in a side view of the seat body (see FIG. 10). Further, the hood support portion (260) having a hood support surface (261) is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in a top view of the seat body. The shape of the hood support portion (260) is not limited to a rectangular shape. The hood support portion (260) and the hood support surface (261) may have a circular shape, an elliptical shape, or a polygonal shape such as a triangle, a quadrilateral, a pentagon, or a hexagon.

[0086] The hood support portion (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250) in the outer radial direction (RD) with a uniform protruding thickness. Referring to FIG. 11 showing a front view of the seat body, the hood support portion (260) has a protruding thickness (PT) with respect to the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion. The hood support portion (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250) in the outer radial direction (RD) such that the protruding thickness (PT) is within the range of 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm. In the front view of the seat body, the hood support portion (260) is formed in an arc shape on the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250). Therefore, the midpoint of the hood support surface (261) of the hood support portion (260) may be located at the upper endpoint of the cylindrical end portion (250). The hood support surface (261) is curved with the same curvature as the curvature of the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion and is formed in an arc shape having a center on the central axis (CA). The hood support surface (261) and the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion are concentric and have a common center on the central axis (CA). Since the hood support portion (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion with a protruding thickness (PT), a stepped shape is formed between the hood support surface (261) and the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion along the edge of the hood support surface (261).

[0087] When the movable hood part (322) contacts the second leg to fix the second leg to the mounting part (220), the hood support part (260) is located within the aforementioned first gap (G1), and a second gap (G2) can be formed between the hood support surface (261) and the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part. The second gap (G2) forms a part of the first gap (G1), and the thickness of the second gap (G2) (the thickness of the second gap measured in the outer radial direction (RD)) is smaller than the thickness of the first gap (G1). The hood support part (260) protrudes in the outer radial direction (RD) from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end so that the second gap (G2) is within the range of 0 mm to 2 mm.

[0088] When the second gap (G2) is 0 mm, when the movable hood part (322) presses and fixes the second leg, the hood support surface (261) can be in surface contact with the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part. When the second gap (G2) is 2 mm or less, when the movable hood part (322) presses and fixes the second leg, the annular part (321) can be prevented from tilting with respect to the central axis (CA) in the opposite direction of the pressing direction of the movable hood part within the range of the appropriate second gap (G2).

[0089] In a state where the movable hood part (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting part (220), the second gap (G1) is formed between the hood support surface (261) of the hood support part and the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular part, and the movable body (320) (the annular part (321), the movable hood part (322), and the guide protrusion (324)) is suppressed from tilting with respect to the central axis (CA) in the opposite direction of the pressing direction of the movable hood part.

[0090] In a state where the movable hood portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the landing portion (220), the inclination with respect to the central axis (CA) of the annular portion (321) is suppressed, and the inclination with respect to the central axis (CA) of the guide projection (324) is suppressed. Thereby, deformation and damage of the guide projection that can cause uneven contact between the guide projection (324) and the guide groove (252) can be prevented, the annular portion (321) can be maintained perpendicular to the central axis (CA), and the second leg of the reel can be stably fixed by the landing portion and the movable hood portion. While the movable hood (300) stably fixes the second leg of the reel, the components of the movable hood (300) can be maintained without tilting with respect to the central axis (CA), so that the angler can stably grip the reel seat during the perming operation. Further, the reaction force of the pressing force applied by the movable hood portion is supported by the hood support portion, and damage to the connecting portion between the fastening nuts of the annular portion or damage to the guide projection can be prevented.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the seat body of the reel seat enables an angler's finger to stably grip the seat body when the angler performs a perming operation. Further, the seat body realizes quick finger position change during the perming operation. For this purpose, the seat body (200) includes gripping portions (230) that are respectively gripped by the angler's fingers.

[0092] Referring to FIGS. 3, 7, and 8, the gripping portion (230) of the seat body (200) is located below the landing portion (220). 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) includes a trigger portion (240) that protrudes downward within the gripping portion (230). The trigger portion (240) protrudes downward (radially outward of the central axis (CA)) from the seat body (200) 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).

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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 the aforementioned protruding surface portion (2311) and a bulging surface portion (2312) connected to the protruding surface portion (2311). The protruding surface portion (2311) is the farthest from the trigger portion (240). The bulging surface portion (2312) extends rearward from the protruding surface portion (2311). The protruding surface portion (2311) is located below the central axis (CA) of the bore. The bulging surface portion (2312) is formed as a curved surface that curves along the circumferential direction (CD) and bulges convexly in the radially outward direction (RD).

[0095] 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 seat, 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.

[0096] The movable hood shown in FIGS. 3 to 9 includes a fastening nut (310). In a reel seat according to another embodiment, the movable hood may include a locking nut (for 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 so as to move by a screw action, similar to the coupling form between the fastening nut and the cylindrical end.

[0097] In a reel seat according to an embodiment, the seat body (200) is integrally formed by injection molding. The seat body (200) can be integrally molded from a thermoplastic resin so as to have the above-described landing portion, the above-described cylindrical end portion, the above-described fixed hood portion, the above-described gripping portion, and the above-described trigger portion. As an example, the seat body (200) can 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 seat according to an embodiment can be lightweight and can have an even smaller thickness at the portion that contacts the angler's finger.

[0098] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a sheet body of a reel sheet according to an embodiment, and the fingers of a fisherman holding the sheet body are shown by a two-dot chain line. FIG. 13 is a side view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 12, and the gripping portion of the sheet body is shown in gray. FIG. 14 is a side view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 12. Refer to FIGS. 3 and 12-14.

[0099] The sheet body (200) includes a gripping portion (230) located below the mounting portion (220) and a trigger portion (240) protruding downward within the gripping portion (230). The gripping portion (230) forms the outer surface of the sheet body below the mounting portion (220) and can be gripped by the fingers of a fisherman. The trigger portion (240) can be gripped by the fingers of a fisherman and can support the fingers of a fisherman. In a reel sheet 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 a divided and separated gripping range for the fingers of a fisherman. The edges of each gripping surface portion observed in a side view of the sheet body (200) or when the sheet 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 sheet body (200) or when the sheet 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 a side view, a cross-sectional view, or a front view of the sheet body is referred to as a contour line.

[0100] 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). Accordingly, 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.

[0101] 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 as a straight line. The third lower end contour line (2321) may be parallel to the central axis (CA). Alternatively, the third lower end contour line (2321) may be inclined at a fine angle with respect to the central axis (CA).

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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) is inclined more obliquely downward than the third gripping surface portion (2330) with respect to the central axis (CA), specifically, it extends from the third gripping surface portion (2330) so as to be inclined in an oblique 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.

[0104] 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), past the trigger portion (240), and to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) (see the thick arrow in FIG. 12). 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 as 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 as 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.

[0105] In the 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 joining 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 lower end 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. 14, the sheet body (200) has a first vertical distance (D1) measured in the vertical direction (VD) between the joining 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 aforementioned vertical distances, enabling the angler's finger to stably grip the sheet body.

[0106] FIG. 15 is an enlarged side view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 12. Refer to FIGS. 12, 13, and 15.

[0107] 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). Therefore, the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) are formed so as to be separated and separated from each other at the gripping portion and the trigger portion, and can provide gripping ranges respectively divided into 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 the gripping feelings separated from each other by the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4).

[0108] The third and fourth gripping surface portions (2330, 2340) gripped so as to be divided by the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4) incline with respect to the central axis (CA) at a specific angle. 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 between 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.

[0109] The third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) are inclined at different angles with respect to 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) may 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.

[0110] 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 a 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 may 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.

[0111] In a reel sheet according to an embodiment, the trigger portion (240) includes a lower end portion on which the little finger (F4) is placed, and the lower end portion of the trigger portion can cause the little finger (F4) to quickly move from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350). FIG. 16 is a front view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 12, and FIG. 17 is a rear view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 12. Refer to FIGS. 15 to 17.

[0112] The trigger portion (240) includes a hanging lower end portion (241) connected to the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and the little finger that grips the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) can be placed on the hanging lower end portion (241). The hanging lower end portion (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 portion (241) can prevent the little finger from slipping off the fourth gripping surface portion (2340).

[0113] In the side view of the sheet body, the hanging lower end portion (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 portion (241) has an inverted triangular shape. Therefore, a pair of side end edges (2412) of the hanging lower end portion (241) respectively correspond to a pair of hypotenuses of an inverted triangle with the vertex 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 portion (241) corresponds to the vertex of the inverted triangle. When the little finger moves from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) to change the gripping position of the little finger, each side end edge (2412) of the hanging lower end portion (241) formed in an inverted triangle enables the little finger to move quickly and smoothly.

[0114] FIG. 18 is a bottom view of the sheet body shown in FIG. 12. Refer to FIGS. 12, 14, and 18.

[0115] 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 holds the second gripping surface portion (2320).

[0116] 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).

[0117] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 19-19 of FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 20-20 of FIG. 10. Refer to FIGS. 18 to 20.

[0118] 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 the cylindrical outer surface centered on the central axis (CA). 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) centered on the central axis (CA). 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)).

[0119] Referring to FIG. 19, the outer peripheral contour line (2324) of the fish signal transmission part (2322) is a part of the 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. 20, 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 separates it from other regions of the second gripping surface part (2320), the fish signal boundary part (2323) can provide a tactile sensation that allows the middle finger (F2) to recognize the fish signal transmission part (2322).

[0120] 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).

[0121] 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.

[0122] FIG. 21 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. 21.

[0123] 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. 21).

[0124] 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 the gripping sensations and gripping ranges 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.

[0125] 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 assume a stable gripping form for the perming operation.

[0126] FIGS. 22 and 23 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. 22 and 23.

[0127] In FIGS. 22 and 23, 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. 22, in an example where the ring finger (F3) grips the third gripping surface portion (2330) with the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3) in close contact and tense, the gripping form for the perming operation can be stably maintained. Also, as shown in FIG. 23, in an example where the ring finger (F3) grips the third gripping surface portion (2330) with the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3) having a space therebetween, the gripping form for the perming operation can be stably maintained. Therefore, in the reel sheet according to an embodiment, the third gripping surface portion (2330) that clearly limits the gripping range of the ring finger enables the gripping form for the perming operation to be stably maintained without being disrupted regardless of whether the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3) are in close contact or separated.

[0128] Figs. 24 to 26 show an example of performing jig action while a fisherman holds the sheet body of a reel sheet according to an embodiment. Fig. 24 is a side view showing an example in which the fisherman bends the wrist downward for the perming operation. Fig. 25 is a side view showing an example in which the fisherman bends the wrist upward from the state shown in Fig. 24. Fig. 26 is a side view showing an example in which the fisherman further bends the wrist upward from the state shown in Fig. 25. Refer to Figs. 24 to 26.

[0129] Referring to Fig. 24, 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. 24, 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.

[0130] 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. 24, that is, in the opposite direction of the little finger (F4). At this time, referring to Figs. 25 and 26, 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 performed flexibly from the fixed state of the wrist shown in Fig. 24.

[0131] Figs. 27 and 28 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 a reel sheet according to an embodiment. Refer to Figs. 27 and 28.

[0132] 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 hooked on the hanging lower end portion (241), and it is prevented from slipping downward. Since the hanging lower end portion (241) has side edge portions (2412) each formed in an inverted triangular shape, the angler can gently extend the bent little finger (F4) and pass over the hanging lower end portion (241) so that the little finger (F4) follows along each side edge portion (2412) of the hanging lower end portion (241), and quickly 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).

[0133] FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 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. 29 and 30.

[0134] In the perming operation, since the middle finger (F2) can strongly grip the seat body, the middle finger (F2) may become insensitive to the perception of fish bites. When the angler wants to stop the operation of the reel and feel a delicate fish bite, the angler gently grips the seat body with the index finger (F1) and the middle finger (F2) and waits for the fish bite. As shown in gray in FIGS. 29 and 30, the second gripping surface portion (2320) includes a fish bite transmission portion (2322) that effectively transmits the fish bite to the middle finger (F2) waiting for the fish bite. The seat body has a thickness smaller than the thicknesses of the first and third gripping surface portions (2310, 2330) adjacent to the fish bite transmission portion (2322) at the fish bite transmission portion (2322). Therefore, the fish bite generated by the fish's biting can be surely transmitted to the middle finger (F2) with high sensitivity through the fish bite transmission portion (2322).

[0135] FIG. 31 is a side view showing a part of a fishing rod according to another embodiment, including a reel seat according to another embodiment. FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view of the reel seat shown in FIG. 31. FIG. 33 is a perspective view of a fishing rod including the reel seat shown in FIG. 31. Refer to FIGS. 31 to 33.

[0136] The fishing rod (100) shown in FIG. 31 includes a reel seat (140) for attaching a reel (130) to the rod body of the fishing rod. 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) includes a seat body (200) that functions as the main body of the reel seat, and a movable hood (300) movably coupled to the seat body (200).

[0137] In the fishing rod shown in Fig. 31, the reel (130) can be referred to as a so-called spinning reel. The reel (130) has a first leg (131) extending in the rearward direction (BD) and a second leg (132) extending in the forward direction (TD). As the reel sheet (140) removably fixes the first leg (131) and the second leg (132), the reel (130) can be removably coupled to the reel sheet (140). The fixing hood portion (222) of the sheet body (200) fixes the first leg (131) to the seating portion (220). The movable hood (300) may include the fastening nut (310) and the movable body (320) described in the above-described embodiment. The movable hood portion (322) of the movable body presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the seating portion (220). According to this embodiment, the sheet body (200) and the movable hood (300) removably fix the reel (130) below the sheet body (200). For this purpose, the seating portion (220) where the first and second legs (131, 132) are seated and the above-described hood support portion (260) that supports the annular portion (321) of the movable hood are disposed below the sheet body (200) and form a part of the lower surface of the sheet body (200).

[0138] The sheet body (200) has the bore (210) described above into which the rod body (for example, the first rod body (111) and the second rod body (112) shown in Fig. 31) is inserted and fitted. The sheet body (200) is connected to the seating portion (220) and includes a cylindrical end portion (250) extending in the forward direction (TD) from the seating portion (220). Further, the sheet body (200) includes the male screw (251) disposed on the cylindrical end portion (250) and the pair of guide grooves (252) described above. As a modification of the reel sheet shown in Fig. 31, the cylindrical end portion (250) may extend in the rearward direction (BD) from the seating portion (220), the fixing hood portion (222) of the sheet body may fix the second leg (131) of the reel, and the movable hood (300) may move toward the fixing hood portion to fix the first leg (131) of the reel.

[0139] The seat body (200) includes the protruding surface portion (2311) described above. The protruding surface portion (2311) is located on the opposite side of the mounting portion (220) and the hood support portion (260) (above the seat body with respect to the central axis (CA) of the bore). The protruding surface portion (2311) protrudes in the outer radial direction (RD) with respect to the cylindrical end portion (250). The protruding surface portion (2311) formed on the upper side of the seat body can be gripped by the thumb of the angler.

[0140] When the movable hood portion (322) of the movable hood (300) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220), the movable hood portion (322) moves along the edge of the protruding surface portion (2311) and is located below the protruding surface portion (2311) in the vertical direction (VD), which is the opposite side of the protruding surface portion (2311). The movable hood portion (322) can be gripped by the index finger of the angler. The accommodating portion (323) of the movable hood (300) is formed as the space between the movable hood portion (322) and the annular portion (321). When the movable hood portion (322) fixes the second leg (132), the accommodating portion (323) accommodates the protruding surface portion (2311).

[0141] The seat body (200) includes the hood support portion (260) described above. The hood support portion (260) is formed on the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250) and is disposed between the mounting portion (220) and the male screw (251). The hood support portion (260) of the seat body (200) may have the same configuration as the hood support portion described in the above-described embodiment. When the movable hood portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132) to the mounting portion (220), the hood support portion (260) contacts the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion (321) to support the annular portion (321). The hood support surface (261) of the hood support portion contacts the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion (321) in the outer radial direction (RD), and the annular portion (321) and the guide protrusion (324) can be prevented from tilting with respect to the central axis (CA) by the reaction force of the second leg (132).

[0142] As described above with some embodiments and the examples shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be noted 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 with 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.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0143] 100 Fishing rod, 110 Rod body, 130 Fishing reel, 131 First leg, 132 Second leg, 140 Reel seat, 200 Seat body, 210 Bore, 220 Mounting portion, 222 Fixed hood portion, 230 Gripping portion, 2310 First gripping surface portion, 2311 Protruding surface portion, 2313 Edge, 2320 Second gripping surface portion, 2321 Lower end contour line, 2322 Fish signal transmission portion, 2323 Fish signal boundary portion, 2324 Outer peripheral contour line, 2330 Third gripping surface portion, 2331 First inclined front end contour line, 2340 Fourth gripping surface portion, 2341 Second inclined front end contour line, 2350 Fifth gripping surface portion, 2351 Lower end contour line, 2360 Trigger boundary portion, 2361 Junction point, 240 Trigger portion, 250 Cylindrical end portion, 251 Male thread, 252 Guide groove, 253 Outer peripheral surface, 260 Hood support portion, 261 Hood support surface, 300 Movable hood, 310 Fastening nut, 321 Annular portion, 3213 Inner peripheral surface, 322 Movable hood portion, 323 Accommodating portion, 324 Guide protrusion, A1 First inclination angle, A2 Second inclination angle, CA Central axis, D1 First vertical distance, D2 Second vertical distance, D3 Third vertical distance, F1 Index finger, F2 Middle finger, F3 Ring finger, F4 Little finger, G1 First interval, G2 Second interval, IC1 Virtual circle, IC2 Virtual inscribed circle, IL Virtual line, PT Protrusion thickness, RD Outer radial direction.

Claims

1. A reel seat for mounting a fishing reel having a first leg and a second leg on a fishing rod body, a seat body having a bore into which the rod body is inserted; a movable hood movably coupled to the seat body; the seat body includes a seating portion on which the first leg and the second leg are seated, a cylindrical end portion connected to the seating portion and coupled to the movable hood, a fixed hood portion located on the seating portion opposite the cylindrical end portion and fixing the first leg, a male thread formed on an outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion, a guide groove extending from one end of the cylindrical end portion through the male thread, and a hood support portion disposed between the seating portion and the male thread on the same side as the seating portion and protruding from the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion in an outer radial direction of the central axis of the bore, the movable hood includes a fastening nut rotatably connected to the male screw; an annular portion having an inner peripheral surface surrounding the cylindrical end portion, the annular portion being connected to the fastening nut and movable along the central axis by the fastening nut; a movable hood portion extending from the annular portion toward the fixed hood portion and pressing the second leg against the seating portion to fix it; and a guide protrusion formed on the annular portion and slidably inserted into the guide groove, the hood support portion is configured to be located in a first gap formed between the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical end portion and the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fixes the second leg to the seating portion, and to contact the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion to support the annular portion. Reel seat.

2. the hood support includes a hood support surface that forms an outer surface of the hood support; the hood support surface contacts the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion in the outer radial direction, and prevents the annular portion and the guide protrusion from tilting with respect to the central axis in a direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable hood portion. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

3. the hood support surface is formed on the hood support portion so as to be covered by the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fixes the second leg. The reel seat according to claim 2 .

4. the hood support portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion so as to form a second gap between the hood support surface and the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fixes the second leg to the seating portion, The thickness of the second gap is smaller than the thickness of the first gap and is in a range of 0 mm to 2 mm, and when the thickness of the second gap is 0 mm, the hood support surface is in surface contact with the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion. The reel seat according to claim 2 .

5. In a front view of the seat body, the hood support surface is curved with the same curvature as the curvature of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion, and is formed into an arc shape having a center on the central axis. The reel seat according to claim 2 .

6. The hood support portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion so that the protruding thickness of the hood support portion relative to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion is within a range of 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

7. the seating portion and the hood support portion form a part of the upper surface of the seat body or a part of the lower surface of the seat body, the hood support portion is disposed between the seating portion and the male screw between a pair of imaginary lines extending parallel to the central axis from both end edges of the seating portion, respectively. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

8. the seat body further includes a protruding surface portion located on an opposite side of the seating portion and the hood support portion with respect to the central axis and protruding in the radially outward direction relative to the cylindrical end portion, the movable hood portion moves along an edge of the protruding surface portion and projects from the annular portion to be positioned opposite the protruding surface portion; The movable hood further includes a receiving portion formed as a space between the movable hood portion and the annular portion, the receiving portion receiving the protruding surface portion. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

9. The seat body further includes a grip portion located below the seating portion and a trigger portion protruding downward within the grip portion, the grip portion includes a first grip surface portion including the protruding surface portion and configured to be gripped by an index finger; a second grip surface portion extending rearward from the first grip surface portion; a third grip surface portion extending from the second grip surface portion to the trigger portion so as to be inclined obliquely downward with respect to the central axis; and a fourth grip surface portion extending rearward from the third grip surface portion so as to be inclined further obliquely downward with respect to the central axis than the third grip surface portion, and forming 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 edge contour line inclined at a first inclination angle relative to the central axis, and the fourth gripping surface portion has a second inclined front edge contour line inclined at a second inclination angle greater than the first inclination angle relative to the central axis and connected to the first inclined front edge contour line. The reel seat according to claim 8.

10. the gripping portion includes a trigger boundary formed between the third gripping surface and the fourth gripping surface and inclined relative to the central axis; the gripping portion is bent through the trigger boundary such that the third gripping surface and the fourth gripping surface are separated from each other. The reel seat according to claim 9.

11. 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 is configured to be grasped by the little finger displaced from the fourth gripping surface; In a side view of the seat body, the second gripping surface portion has a bottom edge contour line formed by a straight line, and the fifth gripping surface portion has a bottom edge contour line formed by a straight line. The reel seat according to claim 9.

12. a first vertical distance between a connecting point of the first inclined front edge contour line and the second inclined front edge contour line and the central axis is greater than a second vertical distance between a lower edge contour line of the fifth gripping surface portion and the central axis; the second vertical distance being greater than a third vertical distance between the bottom edge contour of the second gripping surface and the central axis; The reel seat according to claim 11.

13. the second gripping surface portion includes a bite transmission portion configured to transmit a bite to a middle finger, and a bite boundary portion surrounding the bite transmission portion and separating the bite transmission portion from the first gripping surface portion and the third gripping surface portion; In a side view of the seat body, the fish signal transmitting portion has a lower end contour line formed by a straight line, In a cross-sectional view of the seat body, the fish signal transmission portion has an outer peripheral contour that is concentric with an imaginary inscribed circle inscribed in the bore and that is part of a circumferential line of an imaginary circle having a radius larger than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle. The reel seat according to claim 9.

14. the seating portion and the hood support portion form a part of the lower surface of the seat body, The seat body and the movable hood are configured to removably secure a fishing reel to the underside of the seat body. The reel seat according to claim 8.

15. The rod body and The reel seat according to any one of claims 1 to 14, which is connected to the fishing rod body. fishing rod.

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