Fishing electric reel

Abstract

To make it possible to improve gear feeling, and make it possible to make a reel compact and lightweight.SOLUTION: A fishing electric reel comprises a spool 30 capable of rotating in a reeling direction E1 and an unreeling direction E2, a pinion gear shaft 41 capable of engaging with the spool 30, a motor 15 for generating a motor drive force for rotating the spool 30 in the reeling direction E1, a handle for generating a handle drive force for rotating the spool 30 in the reeling direction E1, a first roller clutch 44 for transmitting the motor drive force to the pinion gear shaft 41, and a second roller clutch 48 for transmitting the handle drive force to the pinion gear shaft 41.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric fishing reel.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a transmission mechanism of an electric fishing reel, there is known one having a structure with many gear engagements during manual winding drive (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the electric fishing reel as in the above Patent Document 1, there has been a problem that it is difficult to improve the gear feeling. Further, in the case of a conventional electric fishing reel, the number of parts such as gears is large, and it is difficult to miniaturize and lighten the reel, and there is room for improvement in that regard.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an electric fishing reel capable of improving the gear feeling and achieving miniaturization and weight reduction of the reel.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] (1) Aspect 1 of the electric fishing reel according to the present invention includes a spool rotatable in a first direction in which a fishing line is wound and a second direction in which the fishing line is released, a pinion gear shaft engageable with the spool, a motor unit that generates a motor driving force for rotating the spool in the first direction, a handle unit that generates a handle driving force for rotating the spool in the first direction, a first clutch that transmits the motor driving force to the pinion gear shaft, and a second clutch that transmits the handle driving force to the pinion gear shaft.

[0007] According to Aspect 1 of the electric fishing reel according to the present invention, when the spool is rotated in the first direction, which is the winding direction, the motor driving force from the motor unit is transmitted to the pinion gear shaft via the first clutch, and the handle driving force from the handle unit is transmitted to the pinion gear shaft via the second clutch. That is, either the motor driving force or the handle driving force is transmitted to the pinion gear shaft via the first clutch or the second clutch, and the spool can rotate the fishing line in the winding direction. In both the case of motor driving and the case of manual winding driving, a pair of engagements with the pinion gear shaft can be achieved, so the gear feeling can be improved. Also, in this aspect, when the handle driving force from the handle unit is transmitted to the pinion gear shaft via the second clutch, it does not pass through a planetary unit as in the conventional case, so it has a simple transmission structure with a minimum number of parts such as gears. Therefore, the size of the transmission mechanism can be reduced, the electric fishing reel itself can be miniaturized, and the cost can be reduced.

[0008] (2) Aspect 2 of the present invention is the electric fishing reel of Aspect 1, wherein the pinion gear shaft preferably includes a first engaging portion engageable with the first clutch and a second engaging portion engageable with the second clutch.

[0009] In this case, since the pinion gear shaft is provided with a first engaging portion engageable with the first clutch and a second engaging portion engageable with the second clutch, in both cases of motor driving and manual winding, the pinion gear shaft can be engaged with a pair respectively, and the gear feeling can be further improved.

[0010] (3)Aspect 3 of the present invention is the electric fishing reel of Aspect 2, wherein the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are preferably arranged on the same axis.

[0011] In this case, since the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are arranged on the same axis, more space can be saved. Further, in this aspect, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged with a pair respectively on the same axis, and the gear feeling can be further improved.

[0012] (4)Aspect 4 of the present invention is the electric fishing reel of Aspect 2 or Aspect 3, wherein the motor unit may be characterized by including a motor body that rotates a motor shaft and a first transmission mechanism that engages with the first engaging portion.

[0013] In this case, since the motor unit includes the motor body and the first transmission mechanism, the driving force (rotational force) of the motor body can be efficiently and effectively transmitted to the spool via the pinion gear shaft.

[0014] (5)Aspect 5 of the present invention is the electric fishing reel of Aspect 4, wherein the first transmission mechanism may be characterized by having a first gear portion that engages with the first engaging portion and a second gear portion having a different gear ratio from the first gear portion.

[0015] In this case, since the first transmission mechanism includes the first gear portion and the second gear portion, the driving force (rotational force) of the motor body can be more efficiently and effectively transmitted to the spool via the pinion gear shaft.

[0016] (6)Aspect 6 of the present invention is characterized in that, in the electric fishing reel according to any one of Aspects 1 to 5, the handle portion includes a handle shaft, a handle body that rotates the handle shaft, and a second transmission mechanism that engages with the second engaging portion.

[0017] In this case, since the handle portion includes the motor body and the second transmission mechanism, the handle driving force (rotational force) can be efficiently and effectively transmitted to the spool via the pinion gear shaft.

[0018] (7)Aspect 7 of the present invention is characterized in that, in the electric fishing reel according to Aspect 6, the second transmission mechanism includes a main gear that can engage with the second clutch, and a drag mechanism provided between the main gear and the handle shaft.

[0019] In this case, since the second transmission mechanism includes the main gear and the drag mechanism, the handle driving force (rotational force) can be more efficiently and effectively transmitted to the spool via the pinion gear shaft.

[0020] (8)Aspect 8 of the present invention is characterized in that, in the electric fishing reel according to any one of Aspects 1 to 7, the first clutch transmits the first spool rotational force generated when the spool rotates in the second direction to the motor portion via the pinion gear shaft.

[0021] In this case, the first spool rotational force generated when the spool rotates in the second direction in which the fishing line is pulled out can be transmitted to the motor portion via the pinion gear shaft. That is, when rotation is transmitted to the motor portion, the magnetic force of the motor portion resists the first spool rotational force that rotates in the second direction, and the rotation of the spool in the second direction can be braked.

[0022] (9)Aspect 9 of the present invention is characterized in that, in the electric fishing reel according to any one of Aspects 1 to 6, the second clutch transmits the second spool rotational force generated when the spool rotates in the second direction to the handle portion via the pinion gear shaft.

[0023] In this case, the spool can transmit the second spool rotational force rotated in the second direction in which the fishing line is drawn out, to the handle portion via the pinion gear shaft. That is, when rotation is transmitted to the handle portion, the handle portion is provided with a drag mechanism to resist the second spool rotational force rotated in the second direction, and the rotation of the spool in the second direction can be braked.

Advantages of the Invention

[0024] According to the electric fishing reel of the present invention, the gear feeling can be improved, and the size reduction and weight reduction of the reel can be achieved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments of the electric fishing reel according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the scale of each component may be appropriately changed as necessary to make each component visible.

[0027] (First Embodiment) As shown in FIG. 1, the electric fishing reel of the present embodiment is applied to the double-bearing reel 100. Here, in the following description, the "left - right direction" refers to the left - right direction when viewed from the angler holding the fishing rod equipped with the double - bearing reel 100 during fishing. In the present embodiment, the handle 20 is located on the right side of the reel body 10. Also, the direction in which the fishing line is wound is defined as the winding direction E1 (the first direction), and the direction in which the fishing line is paid out is defined as the paying - out direction E2 (the second direction). In the description, the same reference numerals are used for the same elements, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0028] <Overall Configuration> As shown in FIG. 1, the double - bearing reel 100 for fishing of the present embodiment includes a reel body 10 and a handle 20 for spool rotation disposed on the side of the reel body 10. A spool 30 that pays out and winds the fishing line by rotation is rotatably mounted on the reel body 10. The reel body 10 is mounted on the fishing rod via a rod mounting portion 18. A drag lever 3A is disposed on the side of the handle 20 toward the reel body 10.

[0029] Inside the reel body 10, there are provided mechanisms such as a motor 15, a reciprocating mechanism (not shown) that operates in conjunction with the spool 30, a rotation transmission mechanism 40 that transmits the axial rotation of the motor 15 and the handle 20 to the spool 30, a clutch mechanism (not shown) that switches between a transmission state in which the rotation from the handle 20 is transmitted to the spool 30 and a disconnection state in which the rotation from the handle 20 to the spool 30 is interrupted, and a clutch control mechanism (not shown) that controls the rotation transmission mechanism 40 and the clutch mechanism.

[0030] <Handle> The handle 20 (handle portion) generates a handle driving force for rotating the spool 30 in the winding direction E1. The handle 20 includes a handle shaft 21, a handle body 22 for rotating the handle shaft 21, and a second transmission mechanism (a drive gear 46 and a pinion gear 47 described later) that engages with a second engaging portion 412 of a pinion gear shaft 41 (see FIG. 2) described later.

[0031] The handle body 22 includes a crank arm 221 non-rotatably attached to a handle shaft 21 provided coaxially with a tip portion 45b of a drive gear shaft 45 (described later) protruding to the right side of the reel body 10, and a handle grip 222 rotatably attached to an end of the crank arm 221 on the side opposite to the handle shaft 21 side about an axis in a direction orthogonal to the crank arm 221.

[0032] The above-described second transmission mechanism includes a pinion gear 47 and a drive gear 46 (main gear) that can engage with a second roller clutch 48 described later, and a drag mechanism 3 provided between the drive gear 46 and the handle shaft 21.

[0033] <Reel body> As shown in FIG. 1, the reel body 10 includes a frame 11 that supports the spool 30, a right cover 12 that covers the handle side on the right side of the frame 11, and a left cover 13 that covers the left side of the frame 11. The frame 11 includes a right side plate 11A and a left side plate 11B arranged at a predetermined interval in the left-right direction, and a plurality of connecting members (not shown) that connect the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B.

[0034] The right cover 12 is detachably provided with respect to the right side plate 11A so as to cover the outside of the right side plate 11A from the right side. The left cover (not shown) is detachably provided with respect to the left side plate 11B so as to cover the outside of the left side plate 11B from the left side. A storage space for storing various mechanisms described later is formed between the right side plate 11A and the right cover 12. The right cover 12 has a concave shape that opens to the left. Here, the portion on the handle 20 side (right side plate 11A and right cover 12) is referred to as the right reel body 10A.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 1, the plurality of connecting members (not shown) are plate-like members that extend in the left-right direction and are integrally formed with the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B. Each connecting member connects the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B at three locations: the upper, lower, and rear portions of the reel body 10. By providing the connecting members, the double-bearing reel 100 is less likely to deform, such as bending, even when a large load acts on the reel body 10, and a decrease in the winding efficiency is suppressed. The rod attachment portion 18 is fixed to the lower connecting member. The rod attachment portion 18 is the portion where the fishing rod is attached and extends in the front-rear direction at a substantially intermediate position between the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the right side plate 11A has a shaft support portion 111 that rotatably supports a drive gear shaft 45 (described later) to which the handle 20 is connected. The right side plate 11A is equipped with various mechanisms provided inside the right reel body 10A. The shaft support portion 111 forms a cylindrical concave portion that opens to the right. Also, between the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B, a level wind mechanism (not shown) for evenly winding the fishing line around the spool 30 and the clutch operation portion 14 described above are arranged.

[0037] <Clutch operation portion> A clutch operation part 14 is provided at the rear part of the frame 11. The clutch operation part 14 is provided for performing a switching operation between a clutch-on state and a clutch-off state by swinging up and down. When the clutch operation part 14 is operated, in a clutch mechanism (not shown), a clutch-on state in which the rotation from the handle 20 and the motor 15 can be transmitted to the spool 30 and a clutch-off state in which the rotation from the handle 20 and the motor 15 is blocked are switched. Specifically, by moving the pinion gear shaft 41 in the axial direction of the spool shaft 31, the engagement between the pinion pin 34 provided on the spool shaft 31 and the engagement end part 413 provided at the end of the pinion gear shaft 41 is switched. The state in which the pinion pin 34 and the engagement end part 413 are engaged is a clutch-on state in which the rotation from the handle 20 and the motor 15 can be transmitted to the spool 30, and the state in which the pinion pin 34 and the engagement end part 413 are disengaged is a clutch-off state in which the rotation from the handle 20 and the motor 15 is blocked.

[0038] <Motor> As shown in FIG. 2, the motor 15 (motor part) is provided on the reel main body 10 and generates a motor driving force for rotating the spool 30 in the winding direction E1. The motor 15 is controlled by a control part (not shown) and is configured to be rotationally driven in the thread winding direction together with the spool 30. The motor 15 includes a motor main body 150 that rotates the motor shaft 151 and a motor gear 152 provided coaxially with the motor shaft 151. The motor gear 152 engages with a first engagement part 411 (described later) of the pinion gear shaft 41 via pinion transmission gears 42, 43 and a first roller clutch 44 described later.

[0039] <Counter case> As shown in FIG. 1, a counter case 17 fixed to the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B is provided on the upper part of the reel main body 10. The counter case 17 is provided with a display part 171 for water depth display, an operation switch 172 used when making various settings of the double-bearing reel 100, and the like. Further, inside the counter case 17, a control part (not shown) for performing various controls of the double-bearing reel 100 is accommodated.

[0040] <Spool> As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the spool 30 for winding fishing line is rotatable in the winding direction E1 (first direction) in which the fishing line is wound and the feeding direction E2 (second direction) in which the fishing line is released. The spool 30 is disposed between the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B and is rotatably supported by the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B. The spool 30 has a cylindrical spool body portion 32 around which the fishing line is wound and a pair of left and right flange portions 33. The flange portions 33 are integrally provided so as to project radially outward at both ends of the spool body portion 32. The spool 30 is rotatably supported via bearings with respect to the right side plate 11A and the left side plate 11B on both the left and right sides of the frame 11.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 2, in the storage space S inside the right side plate 11A, a rotation transmission mechanism 40 for transmitting the torque of the handle 20 to the spool 30 is disposed. Further, in this storage space S, a clutch control mechanism (not shown) for controlling the clutch mechanism according to the operation of the clutch operation portion 14 shown in FIG. 1, a drag mechanism 3, and a casting control mechanism (not shown), which is a braking mechanism for adjusting the resistance force during the rotation of the spool 30, are disposed. Since these clutch control mechanism, drag mechanism 3, and casting control mechanism have known structures, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

[0042] <Rotation transmission mechanism> Next, the rotation transmission mechanism 40 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. The rotation transmission mechanism 40 has a function of transmitting the rotation of the handle 20 and the motor 15 in the winding direction E1 to the spool 30, and includes a function of a one-way clutch that regulates the transmission of the rotation in the winding direction E1 from the spool 30 to the handle 20 side.

[0043] The rotation transmission mechanism 40 includes a pinion gear shaft 41 detachably connected to the spool shaft 31, a second pinion transmission gear 42 (first transmission mechanism, second gear portion) meshing with the motor gear 152 of the motor 15, a first pinion transmission gear 43 (first transmission mechanism, first gear portion) meshing with the second pinion transmission gear 42, a first roller clutch 44 (first clutch) held between one end 41a of the pinion gear shaft 41 and the first pinion transmission gear 43, a drive gear shaft 45 to which the handle 20 is fixed, a drive gear 46 connected to the drive gear shaft 45, a pinion gear 47 (second transmission mechanism) meshing with the drive gear 46, and a second roller clutch 48 (second clutch) held between the other end 41b of the pinion gear shaft 41 and the pinion gear 47.

[0044] <Pinion gear shaft> The pinion gear shaft 41 engages with the spool shaft 31 of the spool 30 in a state of being externally fitted thereto. The spool shaft 31 is inserted through the through hole 41c of the pinion gear shaft 41. The pinion gear shaft 41 is axially movable forward and backward with respect to the spool shaft 31 by an on / off switching operation by a clutch mechanism. The pinion gear shaft 41 is provided so as not to be rotatable with respect to the spool 30. That is, the pinion gear shaft 41 rotates integrally with the spool 30.

[0045] The pinion gear shaft 41 has a first engaging portion 411 engageable with the first roller clutch 44 and a second engaging portion 412 engageable with the second roller clutch 48. The first engaging portion 411 and the second engaging portion 412 are arranged coaxially with respect to the central axis of the pinion gear shaft 41. In this embodiment, the first engaging portion 411 is integrated with the inner ring of the first roller clutch 44, and the second engaging portion 412 is integrated with the inner ring of the second roller clutch 48 and functions.

[0046] <Second pinion transmission gear> The gear 42a of the second pinion transmission gear 42 meshes with both the gear 152a of the motor gear 152 of the motor 15 and the gear 43a of the first pinion transmission gear 43. The second pinion transmission gear 42 is rotatably supported with respect to the reel body 10.

[0047] <First pinion transmission gear> The gear 43a of the first pinion transmission gear 43 meshes with the gear 42a of the second pinion transmission gear 42, and the outer ring 44a of the first roller clutch 44 is fitted therein. The first pinion transmission gear 43 engages with the first engaging portion 411 of the pinion gear shaft 41 via the first roller clutch 44. The first pinion transmission gear 43 and the second pinion transmission gear 42 have different gear ratios from each other, and reduce the rotation of the motor 15 and the rotation of the motor gear 152 and transmit them to the pinion gear shaft 41. In this embodiment, an example in which the speed is reduced by the first pinion transmission gear 43 and the second pinion transmission gear 42 is shown. However, it is also possible to use a planetary gear mechanism to reduce the speed instead of or in addition to the first pinion transmission gear 43 and the second pinion transmission gear 42.

[0048] <First roller clutch> The first roller clutch 44 has an outer ring 44a, a plurality of rolling elements (not shown), and an inner ring (not shown). As described above, in this embodiment, the first engaging portion 411 of the pinion gear shaft 41 has the function of the inner ring. The outer ring 44a is non-rotatably mounted on the inner peripheral side of the first pinion transmission gear 43. The plurality of rolling elements are columnar and are disposed between the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring 44a and the first engaging portion 411 of the pinion gear shaft 41. The first roller clutch 44 functions as a one-way clutch that transmits only the rotation in the winding direction E1 of the motor 15 to the spool 30.

[0049] <Drive gear shaft> As shown in FIG. 2, the drive gear shaft 45 is disposed inside the right reel body 10A, that is, on the right side of the right side plate 11A. The drive gear shaft 45 extends in the left-right direction, axially penetrates the right cover 12 (see FIG. 1), and the drag lever 3A and the handle 20 are disposed at the penetrated tip portion. The drive gear shaft 45 corresponds to the handle shaft 21 and is disposed parallel to the left-right direction, that is, the axial direction of the spool 30. Hereinafter, the longitudinal direction (the direction extending in the left-right direction) of the drive gear shaft 45 is defined as the axial direction.

[0050] The drive gear shaft 45 is connected to the handle 20 and is rotatably supported by the right side plate 11A. A drive gear 46 is provided on the drive gear shaft 45. Further, although detailed description is omitted, a drag washer and a plate washer each formed of a plurality of metal thin plates constituting the drag mechanism 3 are provided on the drive gear shaft 45 in a state of being axially overlapped. In the rotation transmission mechanism 40, the rotational power from the handle 20 to the spool 30 is transmitted by the frictional force of the drag washer constituting the drag mechanism 3, and the drag performance is exhibited.

[0051] <Drive gear> The drive gear 46 has a gear on its outer periphery and meshes with the pinion gear 47. The drive gear 46 is fixed to the handle 20 side of the drive gear shaft 45 and rotates integrally with the rotation of the drive gear shaft 45.

[0052] <Pinion gear> As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pinion gear 47 has a gear 47a on its outer peripheral side meshing with the drive gear 46, and a second roller clutch 48 that is rotatably supported in one direction on the inner peripheral side is fitted therein.

[0053] <Second roller clutch> The second roller clutch 48 has an outer ring 48a, a plurality of rolling elements (not shown), and an inner ring (not shown). As described above, in the present embodiment, the first engaging portion 411 of the pinion gear shaft 41 has the function of the inner ring. The outer ring 48a is non-rotatably mounted on the inner circumferential side of the pinion gear 47. The plurality of rolling elements are cylindrical and are arranged between the inner circumferential surface of the outer ring 48a and the outer circumferential surface of the pinion gear shaft 41. The second roller clutch 48 functions as a one-way clutch that transmits only the rotation in the winding direction E1 from the handle 20 to the spool 30.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 5, in the two-bearing reel 100 configured as described above, when driven by hand winding, the rotation of the fishing line in the winding direction E1 is transmitted from the handle 20 to the spool 30 in the order of the handle 20, the drag mechanism 3 (not shown), the drive gear shaft 45, the drive gear 46, the pinion gear 47, the second roller clutch 48, the pinion gear shaft 41, and the spool 30. At this time, the rotation of the spool 30 in the winding direction E1 is blocked from being transmitted to the motor 15 side by the first roller clutch 44 and is not transmitted. In FIG. 5, the portions where power is transmitted are shown by thick solid lines in color.

[0055] Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in the two-bearing reel 100, when driven by the motor, the rotation of the fishing line in the winding direction E1 is transmitted from the motor 15 to the spool 30 in the order of the motor 15, the motor shaft 151, the motor gear 152, the second pinion transmission gear 42, the first pinion transmission gear 43, the first roller clutch 44, the pinion gear shaft 41, and the spool 30. At this time, the rotation of the spool 30 in the winding direction E1 is blocked from being transmitted to the handle 20 side by the second roller clutch 48 and is not transmitted. In FIG. 6, the portions where power is transmitted are shown by thick solid lines in color.

[0056] Also, as shown in FIG. 7, when the spool 30 rotates in the unwinding direction E2 due to the pulling of a hooked fish or the like, the rotation of the pinion gear shaft 41 in the unwinding direction E2 is transmitted via the second roller clutch 48 to the pinion gear 47 and the drive gear 46, and the drag mechanism 3 brakes the rotation of the spool 30 (pinion gear shaft 41) in the unwinding direction E2 with a predetermined drag force. At the same time, the rotation in the payout direction E2 of the pinion gear shaft 41 is transmitted via the first roller clutch 44 to the first pinion transmission gear 43, the second pinion transmission gear 42, the motor gear 152, and the motor shaft 151, and the motor 15 functions as an electromagnetic drag to brake the rotation of the spool 30 (pinion gear shaft 41) in the payout direction E2 with a predetermined drag force.

[0057] In the case of a structure without a roller clutch in the motor 15 as in this embodiment, since the motor 15 reverses to become an electromagnetic brake, an electromagnetic drag can be configured. And by acquiring data such as the current value generated by this electromagnetic drag, it is also possible to quantitatively confirm the drag force. Furthermore, it is also possible to record data such as the acquired current value, control the drag force based on the record, and in addition, analyze and interpret the record, record it as learning data, and realize more natural and user-responsive control based on the learning data.

[0058] Note that at the time of clutch-off shown in FIG. 8, since the pinion gear shaft 41 and the spool 30 are in a disconnected state, the spool 30 can freely rotate in either the winding direction E1 or the payout direction E2.

[0059] Next, the operation of the double-bearing reel 100 configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0060] The double-bearing reel 100 according to this embodiment includes a spool 30 rotatable in the winding direction E1 and the payout direction E2, a pinion gear shaft 41 engageable with the spool 30, a motor 15 that generates a motor driving force for rotating the spool 30 in the winding direction E1, a handle 20 that generates a handle driving force for rotating the spool 30 in the winding direction E1, a first roller clutch 44 that transmits the motor driving force to the pinion gear shaft 41, and a second roller clutch 48 that transmits the handle driving force to the pinion gear shaft 41.

[0061] In the two-bearing reel 100 of the present embodiment, when the spool 30 is rotated in the winding direction E1, the motor driving force from the motor 15 is transmitted to the pinion gear shaft 41 via the first roller clutch 44, and the handle driving force from the handle 20 is transmitted to the pinion gear shaft 41 via the second roller clutch 48. That is, either the motor driving force or the handle driving force is transmitted to the pinion gear shaft 41 via the first roller clutch 44 or the second roller clutch 48, and the spool 30 can rotate the fishing line in the winding direction E1. In both cases of motor driving and manual winding driving, it can be engaged with the pinion gear shaft 41 in a pair, so the gear feeling can be improved. Further, in the present embodiment, when the handle driving force from the handle 20 is transmitted to the pinion gear shaft 41 via the second roller clutch 48, since it does not pass through a planetary unit as in the prior art, it has a simple transmission structure with the minimum number of parts such as gears. Therefore, the size of the transmission mechanism can be reduced, the electric reel itself can be miniaturized, and the cost can be reduced.

[0062] Further, in the present embodiment, the pinion gear shaft 41 includes a first engaging portion 411 that can be engaged with the first roller clutch 44 and a second engaging portion 412 that can be engaged with the second roller clutch 48. Therefore, since the pinion gear shaft 41 is provided with the first engaging portion 411 that can be engaged with the first roller clutch 44 and the second engaging portion 412 that can be engaged with the second roller clutch 48, in both cases of motor driving and manual winding, it can be engaged with the pinion gear shaft 41 in a pair, and the gear feeling can be further improved.

[0063] Further, in the present embodiment, the first engaging portion 411 and the second engaging portion 412 are arranged on the same axis. As a result, by arranging the first engaging portion 411 and the second engaging portion 412 on the same axis line, more space can be saved. Further, in the present embodiment, the first engaging portion 411 and the second engaging portion 412 are engaged with each other in a pair on the same axis, and the gear feeling can be further improved.

[0064] In addition, in the present embodiment, the motor 15 includes a motor main body 150 that rotates the motor shaft 151, a first pinion transmission gear 43 that engages with the first engaging portion 411, and a second pinion transmission gear 42. Therefore, the driving force (rotational force) of the motor main body can be efficiently and effectively transmitted to the spool 30 via the pinion gear shaft 41.

[0065] In addition, in the present embodiment, the first transmission mechanism has a first pinion transmission gear 43 that engages with the first engaging portion 411, and a second pinion transmission gear 42 having a different gear ratio from the first pinion transmission gear 43. Thereby, the driving force (rotational force) of the motor main body 150 can be more efficiently and effectively decelerated and transmitted to the spool 30 via the pinion gear shaft 41.

[0066] In addition, in the present embodiment, the handle 20 includes a handle shaft 21, a handle main body 22 that rotates the handle shaft 21, and a pinion gear 47 that engages with the second engaging portion 412. Therefore, the handle driving force (rotational force) can be efficiently and effectively transmitted to the spool 30 via the pinion gear shaft 41.

[0067] In addition, in the present embodiment, the second transmission mechanism has a drive gear 46 that can engage with the second roller clutch 48, and a drag mechanism 3 provided between the drive gear 46 and the handle shaft 21. Therefore, the handle driving force (rotational force) can be more efficiently and effectively transmitted to the spool 30 via the pinion gear shaft 41.

[0068] In addition, in the present embodiment, the first roller clutch 44 transmits the first spool rotational force generated when the spool 30 rotates in the payout direction E2 to the motor 15 via the pinion gear shaft 41. Therefore, the spool 30 can transmit the first spool rotational force generated when it rotates in the payout direction E2 to the motor 15 via the pinion gear shaft 41. That is, when rotation is transmitted to the motor 15, the magnetic force of the motor 15 resists the first spool rotational force generated when the spool 30 rotates in the payout direction E2, and the rotation of the spool 30 in the payout direction E2 can be braked. Specifically, the motor 15 can function as an electromagnetic drag.

[0069] In addition, in the present embodiment, the second roller clutch 48 transmits the second spool rotational force generated when the spool 30 rotates in the payout direction E2 to the handle 20 via the pinion gear shaft 41. Therefore, the spool 30 can transmit the second spool rotational force generated when it rotates in the payout direction E2 to the handle 20 via the pinion gear shaft 41. That is, when rotation is transmitted to the handle 20, the drag mechanism 3 provided on the handle 20 resists the second spool rotational force generated when the spool 30 rotates in the payout direction E2, and the rotation of the spool 30 in the payout direction E2 can be braked.

[0070] In the two-bearing reel 100 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the gear feeling can be improved, and the size and weight of the reel can be reduced.

[0071] As described above, embodiments of the electric fishing reel according to the present invention have been described. However, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. And the embodiments include, for example, those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those within the equivalent range.

[0072] For example, in the present embodiment, the pinion gear shaft 41 has a first engaging portion 411 engageable with the first roller clutch 44 and a second engaging portion 412 engageable with the second roller clutch 48 arranged on the same axis, but the configuration is not limited to being arranged on the same axis.

[0073] Also, in the present embodiment, the configuration of the motor 15 is not limited to including a motor main body 150, a first pinion transmission gear 43 and a second pinion transmission gear 42 that engage with the first engaging portion 411 as in the above embodiment.

[0074] Also, in the present embodiment, the configuration of the handle 20 is not limited to including a handle shaft 21, a handle main body 22 that rotates the handle shaft 21, and a pinion gear 47 that engages with the second engaging portion 412 as in the above embodiment.

[0075] In addition, regarding the configurations such as the shape and size of the reel body 10, the spool 30, the handle 20, etc., they can be appropriately changed.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0076] 100 Two-bearing Reel (Electric Fishing Reel) 10 Reel Body 11A Right Side Plate 11B Left Side Plate 20 Handle (Handle Portion) 21 Handle Shaft 22 Handle Main Body 3 Drag Mechanism 3A Drag Lever 14 Clutch Operation Portion 15 Motor (Motor Portion) 150 Motor Main Body 151 Motor Shaft 152 Motor Gear 30 Spool 31 Spool Shaft 40 Rotation Transmission Mechanism 41 Pinion Gear Shaft 411 First Engaging Portion 412 Second engagement part 42 Second pinion transmission gear (first transmission mechanism, second gear part) 43 First pinion transmission gear (first transmission mechanism, first gear part) 44 First roller clutch (first clutch) 45 Drive gear shaft 46 Drive gear (main gear) 47 Pinion gear (second transmission mechanism) 48 Second roller clutch (second clutch) E1 Winding direction (first direction) E2 Pay-out direction (second direction)

Claims

1. A spool rotatable in a first direction in which fishing line is wound and a second direction in which the fishing line is unwound, A pinion gear shaft engageable with the spool, A motor unit that generates a motor driving force for rotating the spool in the first direction, A handle unit that generates a handle driving force for rotating the spool in the first direction, A first clutch that transmits the motor driving force to the pinion gear shaft, A second clutch that transmits the handle driving force to the pinion gear shaft, An electric fishing reel comprising the above components.

2. The pinion gear shaft Comprises a first engaging portion engageable with the first clutch, And a second engaging portion engageable with the second clutch. The electric fishing reel according to claim 1.

3. The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are arranged on the same axis. The electric fishing reel according to claim 2.

4. The motor unit Comprises a motor body that rotates a motor shaft, And a first transmission mechanism that engages with the first engaging portion. The electric fishing reel according to claim 2 or 3.

5. The first transmission mechanism has a first gear portion that engages with the first engaging portion and a second gear portion having a different gear ratio from the first gear portion. The electric fishing reel according to claim 4.

6. The handle unit Comprises a handle shaft, A handle body that rotates the handle shaft, And a second transmission mechanism that engages with the second engaging portion. The electric fishing reel according to claim 2 or 3.

7. The second transmission mechanism Has a main gear engageable with the second clutch, And a drag mechanism provided between the main gear and the handle shaft. The electric fishing reel according to claim 6.

8. The first clutch Transmits a first spool rotational force generated when the spool rotates in the second direction to the motor unit via the pinion gear shaft. The electric fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

9. The second clutch Transmits a second spool rotational force generated when the spool rotates in the second direction to the handle unit via the pinion gear shaft. The electric fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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