Fishing line guide cover

Abstract

To provide a fishing line guide cover that can reliably protect a guide ring and a guide frame.SOLUTION: A guide cover 10 is fitted to a double-foot type fishing line guide 11. The fishing line guide 11 includes a guide ring 14, a frame 15, and leg pieces 21, 22. The guide cover 10 includes a top plate part 31, a fan-shaped part 32, and a disk part 33, which are formed integrally of a silicone rubber. The top plate part 31 protects an upper edge part of the guide ring 14. When the frame 15 is covered with the guide cover 10, the fan-shaped part 32 and the disk part 33 tightly hold the frame 15 to protect both sides of the frame 15.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cover structure for protecting a fishing line guide. [Background technology]

[0002] A fishing rod equipped with a fishing line reel generally includes a line guide that supports the fishing line. The line guide has a guide ring and a guide frame through which the fishing line is passed. The guide frame has a fitting portion that holds the guide ring, and the guide ring is fitted into this fitting portion with an adhesive (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The line guide is usually attached to the outer peripheral surface of the blank, so the guide frame and guide ring of the line guide protrude radially from the blank.

[0003] For example, when fishing on rocky shores, anglers sometimes lean their fishing rods (with their tackle set up) against rocks during breaks, and when a strong wind blows, the fishing rod leaning against the rocks may fall onto the rocks, causing the guide frame to collide with the rocks and potentially damaging the guide rings held by the guide frame.

[0004] To solve this problem, a cover has been proposed that is attached to the fishing line guide to protect the guide frame and the guide ring (see, for example, Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-156221 [Patent Document 2] Jikko No. 55-27031 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, conventional covers are simply bag-shaped and are used by simply placing them over the fishing line guide. In other words, conventional covers simply cover the fishing line guide and do not adequately protect the guide frame and guide ring. Furthermore, because conventional covers are simply placed over the fishing line guide, they have the problem of being easily removed.

[0007] In addition, for example, in a fishing rod for targeting large fish, the blank and fishing line guides that make up the fishing rod are required to have a certain level of mechanical strength, and therefore, since the blank and fishing line guides are mechanically strengthened and the weight of the fishing rod increases, the above problem is serious from the viewpoint of preventing damage to the fishing rod during actual fishing, particularly for fishing rods that target large fish.

[0008] The present invention has been made in light of the above background, and its object is to provide a fishing line guide cover that can reliably protect the guide ring and guide frame during actual fishing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] (1) In order to solve the above problem, a fishing line guide cover according to a first aspect of the present invention is applied to a fishing line guide having a guide ring for guiding a fishing line, an annular frame for holding the guide ring, a pair of first support legs each having a first fixing portion extending in a first direction along the axis of the guide ring and attached to a pair of first support parts spaced apart circumferentially of the frame, and a second support leg each having a second fixing portion extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction and attached to a second support part provided on the frame between the pair of first support parts, and is provided with: a first protective part covering an area of ​​the outer periphery of the frame opposite the side where the second support leg is attached, with respect to the first support part; a second protective part contiguous with the first protective part and disposed on the first-direction side of the frame, covering the area between the pair of first support legs; and a third protective part contiguous with the first protective part and covering an area on the second-direction side of the frame, capable of clamping the frame in cooperation with the second protective part.

[0010] According to this configuration, the second and third protective parts are connected by the first protective part. These parts form a container-shaped fishing line guide cover with the first protective part as the bottom, and an opening is formed facing the first protective part. This fishing line guide cover is placed over the frame from the opening side. Specifically, the first protective part covers the area of ​​the frame's outer periphery opposite the side where the second support leg is attached relative to the first support part, i.e., the area of ​​the frame's outer periphery that is exposed outward during actual fishing, while the second and third protective parts sandwich the frame and cover both sides of the frame. Therefore, even if the frame comes into contact with a rock during actual fishing, the frame and guide ring will not be damaged. Moreover, because the second and third protective parts hold the frame, the fishing line guide cover will not easily come off the frame, ensuring reliable protection of the frame and guide ring.

[0011] (2) In the fishing line guide cover of the second aspect according to the first aspect of the present invention, the first protective portion is formed in the shape of a rectangular plate that is curved or bent to correspond to the shape of the outer peripheral edge of the frame.

[0012] According to this configuration, the area of ​​the frame that is exposed outward is more reliably protected by the first protective portion.

[0013] (3) In the fishing line guide cover of the third aspect according to the first or second aspect of the present invention, the second protective portion is formed in the shape of a fan-shaped plate that is inserted between the pair of first support legs.

[0014] With this configuration, the second protective part is inserted between the pair of first support legs, so that the second protective part fits onto the frame and cooperates with the third protective part to securely hold the frame in place. Therefore, even when the fishing line guide cover is attached to a so-called double-foot fishing line guide, it is reliably prevented from falling off the frame.

[0015] (4) In the fishing line guide cover of the fourth aspect according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the third protective portion is formed in a plate shape corresponding to the outer shape of the frame.

[0016] According to this configuration, the second protection portion and the third protection portion can hold the frame more reliably.

[0017] (5) In the fishing line guide cover of the fifth aspect according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the first protective portion, the second protective portion, and the third protective portion are integrally formed from silicone rubber.

[0018] With this configuration, the fishing line guide cover can be manufactured simply and inexpensively. Moreover, since the frame contacts the second and third protective portions in a manner that the frame bites into them, the frame is more reliably held in place.

[0019] (6) In a fishing line guide cover of a sixth aspect according to any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, the second protective portion and the third protective portion are arranged opposite each other on either side of the first protective portion at a distance that allows the frame to be clamped.

[0020] According to this configuration, the frame is reliably clamped simply by adjusting the distance between the second protection portion and the third protection portion.

[0021] (7) In the fishing line guide cover of the seventh aspect according to any one of the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, a locking structure is provided for locking the second protection part to the third protection part.

[0022] According to this configuration, the second protection portion is connected to the third protection portion, so that the fishing line guide cover is reliably prevented from falling off the frame.

[0023] (8) In the fishing line guide cover of the eighth aspect according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the locking structure has a locking claw provided on either the second protective portion or the third protective portion, and a locking hole provided on the other of the second protective portion or the third protective portion, with which the locking claw engages.

[0024] According to this configuration, the second protection part is connected to the third protection part by the engagement of the locking claw with the locking hole.

[0025] (9) In the fishing line guide cover of the ninth aspect according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the locking hole is a through hole that penetrates the third protective part, and the locking claw is provided in the second protective part and protrudes in a direction that intersects with the central axis of the through hole.

[0026] According to this configuration, the locking claw changes direction to engage with the locking hole, so that once the two are engaged, the engaged state is reliably maintained, thereby reliably connecting the second protection part to the third protection part.

[0027] (10) In order to solve the above problem, the fishing line guide cover of the tenth aspect of the present invention is applied to a fishing line guide having an annular frame that holds a guide ring, a pair of first support legs that extend in a first direction in the axial direction of the guide ring from a pair of first support parts that are spaced apart circumferentially of the frame, and a second support leg that extends in a third direction that intersects with the first direction from a second support part of the frame that is different from the first support parts, and is equipped with a rectangular first plate part that is curved or bent corresponding to the curvature of the outer peripheral edge of the frame, a fan-shaped second plate part that is continuous with the long edge of the first plate part on the first direction side and is positioned between the pair of first support legs, and a third plate part that is continuous with the long edge of the first plate part on the second direction side and is capable of clamping the frame in cooperation with the second plate part.

[0028] According to this configuration, the second and third plates are connected by the first plate. These form a container-shaped fishing line guide cover with the first plate as the bottom, and an opening is formed facing the first plate. This fishing line guide cover is placed over the frame from the opening side. Specifically, the first plate covers the area of ​​the frame's outer periphery opposite the side where the second support leg is attached relative to the first support part, i.e., the area of ​​the frame's outer periphery that is exposed outward during actual fishing, while the second and third plate sandwich the frame and cover both sides of the frame. Therefore, even if the frame comes into contact with a rock during actual fishing, the frame and guide ring will not be damaged. Moreover, because the second and third plate sandwich the frame, the fishing line guide cover will not easily come off the frame, reliably protecting the frame and guide ring.

[0029] (11) In the fishing line guide cover of an eleventh aspect according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the first plate portion, the second plate portion, and the third plate portion are integrally formed from silicone rubber.

[0030] With this configuration, the fishing line guide cover can be manufactured simply and inexpensively. Moreover, since the frame is in contact with the second plate portion and the third plate portion so as to bite into them, the frame is more reliably held in place.

[0031] (12) In the fishing line guide cover of the twelfth aspect according to the tenth or eleventh aspect of the present invention, the second plate portion and the third plate portion are disposed opposite each other with a predetermined distance between them.

[0032] According to this configuration, the frame is reliably clamped simply by adjusting the predetermined distance, that is, the distance between the second plate portion and the third plate portion.

[0033] (13) In the fishing line guide cover of the thirteenth aspect according to any one of the tenth to twelfth aspects of the present invention, a locking structure is provided for locking the second plate portion to the third plate portion.

[0034] According to this configuration, the second plate portion is connected to the third plate portion, so that the fishing line guide cover is reliably prevented from falling off the frame.

[0035] (14) In the fishing line guide cover of the fourteenth aspect according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the locking structure has a locking claw provided on one of the second plate portion and the third plate portion, and a locking hole provided on the other of the second plate portion and the third plate portion, with which the locking claw engages.

[0036] According to this configuration, the second plate portion is connected to the third protection portion by the engagement of the locking claw with the locking hole.

[0037] (15) In the fishing line guide cover of the 15th aspect according to the 14th aspect of the present invention, the locking hole is a through hole that penetrates the third plate portion, and the locking claw is provided in the second plate portion and protrudes in a direction that intersects with the central axis of the through hole.

[0038] According to this configuration, the locking claw changes direction to engage with the locking hole, so that once the two are engaged, the engaged state is reliably maintained, thereby reliably connecting the second plate portion to the third plate portion. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0039] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a guide cover 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the appearance of the fishing line guide 11 to which the guide cover 10 is attached. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the guide cover 10 in use. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a front view showing the structure of the guide cover 10. As shown in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 shows the structure of the guide cover 10, and shows a plan view, a bottom view, and a left side view. [Figure 6]FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the sector-shaped portion 32 of the guide cover 10 is fitted into the locking hole 42. As shown in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a guide cover 60 according to a modified example of this embodiment in use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0040] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that this embodiment is merely one aspect of the fishing line guide cover of the present invention, and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0041] 1. Fishing line guide

[0042] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a fishing line guide cover (hereinafter referred to as "guide cover") 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention in use. Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a fishing line guide 11 to which the guide cover 10 is attached.

[0043] This guide cover 10 is applied to a so-called double-foot type fishing line guide 11 to protect the fishing line guide 11. This fishing line guide 11 is attached to a predetermined position on a blank that constitutes a fishing rod. The blank generally has an outer shape that is cylindrical with a predetermined taper, and the fishing line guide 11 is fixed to the blank with a fixing thread, adhesive, or the like.

[0044] 2, the fishing line guide 11 has a guide ring 14, a frame 15, a first mounting leg 16, and a second mounting leg 17. That is, the fishing line guide 11 is of a double-foot type.

[0045] The frame 15, first mounting leg 16, and second mounting leg 17 are integrally formed. In this embodiment, they are made of a titanium alloy. However, the frame 15, first mounting leg 16, and second mounting leg 17 may also be made of other metal materials, resins, or the like.

[0046] The frame 15 is annular, and in this embodiment, is circular. A guide ring 14 is fitted onto the inner peripheral surface of the frame 15. The guide ring 14 guides the fishing line and is formed in an annular shape. The guide ring 14 is typically made of silicon carbide (SiC). The center of the frame 15 and the center of the guide ring 14 coincide with each other, and reference numeral 18 indicates the axial center of the guide ring 14 and the frame 15. In this embodiment, when the fishing line guide 11 is fixed to the blank, reference numeral 19 indicates the direction toward the rod tip (corresponding to the "first direction" in the claims), and reference numeral 20 indicates the direction toward the rod butt (corresponding to the "second direction" in the claims).

[0047] The first mounting leg 16 is attached to the frame 15 and extends toward the butt 20. The first mounting leg 16 has a pair of leg pieces 21 and 22 (corresponding to a "pair of first support legs" in the claims). The leg pieces 21 and 22 are formed symmetrically. One end 23 of the leg piece 21 and one end 24 of the leg piece 22 are attached to a predetermined portion 25 of the frame 15 (corresponding to a "pair of first support portions" in the claims). The predetermined portions 25 are two portions spaced apart circumferentially on the outer peripheral edge 12 of the frame 15. The other end of the leg piece 21 and the other end of the leg piece 22 are connected to form a fixed portion 26 (corresponding to a "first fixed portion" in the claims). In this embodiment, the fixed portion 26 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape and extends toward the butt 20 in the direction of the axis 18. However, the external shape of the fixed portion 26 is not particularly limited.

[0048] The second mounting leg 17 is attached to the frame 15. In the figure, the second mounting leg 17 extends downward 13 (toward the fixed portion 26 from one end 23 and one end 24 of the leg pieces 21 and 22). One end 27 of the second mounting leg 17 is attached to the lower edge 28 of the frame 15 (corresponding to "between a pair of first support portions" in the claims). This lower edge 28 is part of the outer periphery 12 of the frame 15 and is located midway between the two predetermined portions 25. The other end of the second mounting leg 17 forms a fixed portion 29 (corresponding to the "second fixed portion" in the claims). In this embodiment, this fixed portion 29 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, similar to the fixed portion 26 of the first mounting leg 16. This fixed portion 29 extends in the direction of the axis 18 toward the rod tip 19. However, the external shape of the fixed portion 29 is not particularly limited.

[0049] 2. Key points about the guide cover

[0050] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the guide cover 10 in use, as viewed from the butt side toward the tip 19. FIG.

[0051] The guide cover 10 according to this embodiment is detachably attached to a fishing line guide 11 (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the guide cover 10 is made of rubber or resin in this embodiment and includes a top plate portion 31 (corresponding to the "first protective portion" and "first plate portion" in the claims), a sector-shaped portion 32 (corresponding to the "second protective portion" and "second plate portion" in the claims), and a disk portion 33 (corresponding to the "third protective portion" and "third plate portion" in the claims). These are integrally formed, and when the guide cover 10 is placed over the frame 15 as described below, the sector-shaped portion 32 and the disk portion 33 cooperate to sandwich the frame 15.

[0052] 3. Guide cover structure

[0053] Figures 4 to 7 are diagrams showing the structure of the guide cover 10. Figure 4 is a front view of the guide cover 10, seen from the butt side of the rod in the axial direction 18 toward the tip side 19 in Figure 3. Figure 5(a) is a plan view of the guide cover 10, Figure 5(b) is a bottom view of the guide cover 10, and Figure 5(c) is a left side view of the guide cover 10. Figures 6 and 7 are cross-sectional views taken along lines VI-VI and VII-VII in Figure 4, respectively.

[0054] In this embodiment, the guide cover 10 is made of silicone rubber, and the top plate portion 31, sector portion 32, and disk portion 33 are integrally formed. As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the guide cover 10 has the sector portion 32 and disk portion 33 facing each other, with the top plate portion 31 arranged to connect them. In other words, the guide cover 10 is formed like a container with the top plate portion 31 forming the bottom, and an opening 34 is provided opposite the top plate portion 31. The material constituting the guide cover 10 is not limited to silicone rubber, and other rubbers or resins may be used.

[0055] The top plate portion 31 is a rectangular plate-like member, and is curved in an arc shape as shown in Fig. 4. The guide cover 10 is placed over the frame 15 of the fishing line guide 11, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3. Therefore, the curvature of the top plate portion 31 corresponds to the curvature of the outer peripheral edge 12 of the frame 15. However, the curvature of the inner wall of the top plate portion 31 does not need to match the curvature of the outer peripheral edge 12 of the frame 15, and the curvature of the top plate portion 31 is set so that the top plate portion 31 is disposed along the frame 15. Note that the top plate portion 31 does not have to be curved in an arc shape, and may be bent at multiple locations so as to generally follow the outer peripheral edge 12 of the frame 15.

[0056] 3 and 4, the length 35 of the top plate portion 31 corresponds to the size of the frame 15. That is, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 2, when the guide cover 10 is placed over the frame 15, an upper edge portion 36 of the outer circumferential edge 12 of the frame 15 is covered by the top plate portion 31. This upper edge portion 36 is the region of the outer circumferential edge 12 on the upper side (i.e., the side opposite to the side where the second mounting leg 17 is attached) with respect to the predetermined portion 25. As shown in FIG. 6, the thickness 37 of the top plate portion 31 is not particularly limited, but is set to approximately 3.0 mm or more to provide a sufficient cushioning effect, and in this embodiment, is set to approximately 5.0 mm or more.

[0057] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the sector-shaped portion 32 is continuous with one end face of the top plate portion 31 (corresponding to the "long edge of the first plate portion" in the claims). This one end face is the end face facing the butt 20 in the axial direction 18 when the guide cover 10 is placed on the frame 15. The sector-shaped portion 32 is a plate-like member having a sector shape as shown in FIG. 3. The sector-shaped portion 32 is formed so that the portion along the one end face of the top plate portion 31 is arc-shaped, and the main portion 39 enters between the leg pieces 21 and 22. As a result, the sector-shaped portion 32 fits against the side surface of the frame 15 facing the butt 20 and covers the area between the leg pieces 21 and 22. As shown in FIG. 6, the thickness 38 of the sector-shaped portion 32 is not particularly limited, but is set to approximately 1.5 mm or more to provide a sufficient cushioning effect, and is set to approximately 3.0 mm in this embodiment.

[0058] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, a locking claw 41 protrudes from the lower end of the sector-shaped portion 32, i.e., the main portion 39. This locking claw 41 can engage with a locking hole 42 provided in the disk portion 33, and the two together form a locking structure 40. The locking claw 41 protrudes downward from the main portion 39 in Figure 4. In this embodiment, the outer shape of the locking claw 41 is a square prism, but this is not particularly limited and it may be formed into a polygonal prism or a cylindrical shape. A recess 43 (see Figure 6) is formed on the surface of the locking claw 41, i.e., on the surface facing the butt 20 of the axial direction 18. This causes the tip 44 of the locking claw 41 to be in an expanded diameter state. However, this recess 43 may be omitted.

[0059] The disk portion 33 is continuous with the other end face of the top plate portion 31 (corresponding to the "long edge of the first plate portion" in the claims). This other end face is the end face facing the rod tip 19 in the axial direction 18 when the guide cover 10 is placed on the frame 15. The disk portion 32 is a roughly circular plate-like member as shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the disk portion 33 faces the sector portion 32 with a predetermined gap 45 (corresponding to the "distance at which the frame can be clamped" in the claims) between them. In other words, the sector portion 32 and the disk portion 33 are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the top plate portion 31.

[0060] The dimension of gap 45 corresponds to the thickness of frame 15. That is, gap 45 is set so that disc portion 33 and sector portion 32 can cooperate to hold frame 15 when guide cover 10 is placed over frame 15. Gap 45 is set to 2.0 mm or more, and in this embodiment, is set to approximately 4.0 mm or more.

[0061] 1 and 3, the outer shape of the disk portion 33 is roughly circular, corresponding to the outer shape of the frame 15. The disk portion 33 covers the side area of ​​the frame 15 facing the rod tip 19 (corresponding to the "area on the second direction side" described in the claims).

[0062] The disk portion 33 has a main body portion 46 and a connecting portion 47. When the guide cover 10 is placed on the frame 15, the main body portion 46 covers the side surface region of the frame 15 facing the rod tip 19. The connecting portion 47 is interposed between the main body portion 46 and the top plate portion 31 and connects the main body portion 46 to the top plate portion 31. As shown in FIG. 6 , the thickness 48 of the disk portion 33 is not particularly limited, but is set to 3.0 mm or more to provide a sufficient cushioning effect, and in this embodiment, is set to 5.0 mm or more. In this embodiment, a flange 49 is formed on the lower edge of the disk portion 33. This forms a cavity 50 between the sector portion 32 and the disk portion 33, and this cavity 50 forms the gap 45. Note that this flange 49 may be omitted.

[0063] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 6 , a circular recess 51 is formed in the center of the main body 46. A locking hole 42 is provided at the center of this recess 51. Note that this recess 51 may be omitted. The locking hole 42 penetrates the main body 46 and is rectangular in shape in this embodiment. The shape of the locking hole 42 corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the locking claw 41. However, the shape of the locking hole 42 is not particularly limited, and the size of the locking hole 42 is designed so that the locking claw 41 can be inserted into and locked into the locking hole 42. In this embodiment, the direction of the central axis of the locking hole 42 coincides with the axial direction 18. In other words, the central axis of the locking hole 42 intersects with the direction in which the locking claw 41 provided on the sector portion 32 protrudes.

[0064] 4. Effects

[0065] As shown in FIG. 3 , the guide cover 10 is placed over the frame 15 from the opening 34 side. As a result, the top plate portion 31 covers the upper edge portion 36 of the outer periphery 12 of the frame 15, and the sector portion 32 and the disk portion 33 sandwich the frame 15 to cover both sides of the frame 15. That is, the upper edge portion 36 of the frame 15 is protected by the top plate portion 31, and the sector portion 32 and the disk portion 33 protect both sides of the frame 15 (i.e., the sides facing the rod tip 19 and the rod butt 20 in the axial direction 18). The upper edge portion 36 is the area of ​​the outer periphery 12 of the frame 15 that is exposed outward during actual fishing, so even if the frame 15 comes into contact with a rock during actual fishing, the frame 15 and the guide ring 14 will not be damaged. Moreover, because the sector portion 32 and the disk portion 33 sandwich the frame 15, the guide cover 10 will not easily fall off the frame 15.

[0066] In this embodiment, the fan-shaped portion 32 is curved or bent in accordance with the shape of the outer periphery 12 of the frame 15, so that the frame 15 is protected more reliably.

[0067] In this embodiment, the sector portion 32 is inserted between the pair of legs 21 and 22, and therefore the sector portion 32, in cooperation with the disk portion 33, can securely clamp the frame 15. Therefore, the guide cover 10 can be properly attached to a double-foot fishing line guide and can be reliably prevented from falling off the frame 15. In addition, the disk portion 33 is formed in a plate shape that corresponds to the outer shape of the frame 15, and therefore the disk portion 33, in cooperation with the sector portion 32, can clamp the frame 15 even more reliably.

[0068] In this embodiment, the guide cover 10 is integrally formed from silicone rubber, which allows for simple and inexpensive manufacturing of the guide cover 10. Furthermore, the frame 15 is in contact with the sector portion 32 and the disk portion 33 so as to bite into them, allowing the sector portion 32 and the disk portion 33 to more reliably hold the frame 15 therebetween.

[0069] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the locking claws 41 formed on the sector-shaped portion 32 are fitted into the locking holes 42 provided in the disk portion 33. As shown in FIG.

[0070] In this embodiment, a locking structure 40 is provided to lock the sector portion 32 to the disk portion 33, and as shown in the figure, the sector portion 32 is connected to the disk portion 33 by inserting the locking claws 41 into the locking holes 42. This reliably prevents the guide cover 10 from falling off the frame 15.

[0071] In particular, since the tip 44 of the locking claw 41 has an expanded diameter, the locking claw 41 is press-fit into the locking hole 42. As a result, the two are securely engaged, and the locked state is maintained. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the protruding direction of the locking claw 41 (downward in the figures) and the central axis of the locking hole 42 (axial direction 18) intersect, so the locking claw 41 elastically deforms, changes its orientation, and engages with the locking hole 42. In other words, the locking claw 41 is easily fitted into the locking hole 42, and the elastic deformation of both securely maintains the engaged state. Note that in this embodiment, the locking claw 41 is formed in the sector portion 32 and the locking hole 42 is formed in the disk portion 33. However, the locking hole 42 may be formed in the sector portion 32, and the locking claw 41 may be formed in the disk portion 33.

[0072] 5. Variations

[0073] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a guide cover 60 according to a modified example of this embodiment in use.

[0074] A guide cover 60 according to this modification differs from the guide cover 10 (see FIG. 1) in that a slit 61 is provided in the guide cover 60. The other configurations of the guide cover 60 are the same as those of the guide cover 10.

[0075] 9, the slit 61 is provided in the disk portion 33. The slit 61 is formed so as to extend from the outer peripheral edge 62 of the disk portion 33 to the locking hole 42. In this modified example, the slit 61 is formed along the direction in which the second mounting leg 17 extends. However, it is sufficient that the slit 61 is formed along the radial direction of the disk portion 33.

[0076] Because the guide cover 60 according to this modification is provided with the slit 61, even when a tackle is attached to the fishing rod, i.e., when the fishing line is threaded through the guide ring 14 (see FIG. 2), the fishing line can enter the locking hole 42 through the slit 61. In other words, the angler can easily and properly attach and detach the guide cover 60 to the fishing line guide 11 even when the fishing line is threaded through the guide ring 14. [Explanation of symbols]

[0077] 10 Guide cover 11 Fishing line guide 12. Outer edge 13...downward 14 Guide ring 15...frame 18...Axis core 19. Towards the tip of the rod 20···For the butt of the rod 21...leg piece 22...leg piece 23...One end 24...One end 25....Specified part 26... Fixed part 27...One end 28 Lower edge 29... Fixed part 31 Top plate 32... Sector section 33...Disc section 34...Aperture 39... Main part 40...locking structure 41 Locking claw 42 Locking hole 45...gap 46 Main body 47...Connection part 50···cavity

Claims

1. A guide ring for guiding the fishing line; an annular frame that holds the guide ring; a pair of first support legs each having a first fixing portion extending in a first direction in an axial direction of the guide ring and attached to a pair of first support portions spaced apart in a circumferential direction of the frame; a second support leg having a second fixing portion extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction and attached to a second support portion provided between the pair of first support portions of the frame, a first protective portion that covers an area of ​​the outer periphery of the frame on the side opposite to the side where the second support leg is attached, with the first support portion as a reference; a second protection portion disposed adjacent to the first protection portion on the first side of the frame and covering an area between the pair of first support legs; A fishing line guide cover comprising: a third protective portion that is continuous with the first protective portion and covers the area of ​​the frame facing the second direction, and that cooperates with the second protective portion to clamp the frame.

2. 2. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 1, wherein the first protection portion is formed in the shape of a rectangular plate that is curved or bent to correspond to the shape of the outer periphery of the frame.

3. 3. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 1, wherein the second protection portion is formed in the shape of a fan-shaped plate that is inserted between the pair of first support legs.

4. 3. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 1, wherein the third protection portion is formed in a plate shape corresponding to the outer shape of the frame.

5. 3. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 1, wherein the first protective portion, the second protective portion, and the third protective portion are integrally formed from silicone rubber.

6. 3. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 1, wherein the second protection portion and the third protection portion are disposed on opposite sides of the first protection portion at a distance that allows the frame to be sandwiched between them.

7. 3. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 1, further comprising a locking structure for locking the second protection portion to the third protection portion.

8. The locking structure is a locking claw provided on either the second protection portion or the third protection portion; 8. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 7, further comprising a locking hole provided in the other of the second protection portion and the third protection portion, with which the locking claw is engaged.

9. the locking hole is a through hole that penetrates the third protection portion, 9. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 8, wherein the locking claw is provided on the second protective portion and protrudes in a direction intersecting with the central axis of the through hole.

10. an annular frame that holds a guide ring; A fishing line guide cover is applied to a fishing line guide having a pair of first support legs extending in a first direction in the axial direction of the guide ring from a pair of first support parts spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the frame, and a second support leg extending in a third direction intersecting the first direction from a second support part of the frame different from the first support parts, a rectangular first plate portion curved or bent in accordance with the curvature of the outer peripheral edge of the frame; a second plate portion having a sector shape, the second plate portion being continuous with the long edge of the first plate portion on the first facing side and being disposed between the pair of first support legs; A fishing line guide cover comprising: a third plate portion that is continuous with the second-facing side of the long edge of the first plate portion and that can cooperate with the second plate portion to clamp the frame.

11. 11. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 10, wherein the first plate portion, the second plate portion, and the third plate portion are integrally formed from silicone rubber.

12. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the second plate portion and the third plate portion are disposed opposite each other with a predetermined distance between them.

13. 11. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 10, further comprising a locking structure for locking said second plate portion to said third plate portion.

14. The locking structure is a locking claw provided on either the second plate portion or the third plate portion; 14. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 13, further comprising a locking hole provided in the other of the second plate portion and the third plate portion, with which the locking claw is engaged.

15. the locking hole is a through hole that penetrates the third plate portion, 15. The fishing line guide cover according to claim 14, wherein the locking claw is provided on the second plate portion and protrudes in a direction intersecting with the central axis of the through hole.

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