Dual-bearing reel

Abstract

To provide a dual-bearing reel capable of smoothly moving a pinion gear.SOLUTION: A dual-bearing reel 100 includes a reel body 2, a spool 3, a spool shaft 4, a handle 5, a pinion gear 15, a clutch control mechanism 22, and bearings 16a, 16b. The pinion gear 15 moves between a transmitting position where a rotational force of the handle 5 is transmitted to the spool shaft 4 and a blocking position where the transmission of the rotational force of the handle 5 to the spool shaft 4 is blocked. The bearings 16a, 16b rotatably support the pinion gear 15 with respect to the reel body 2. When the pinion gear 15 moves between the transmitting position and the blocking position, the bearings 16a, 16b move together with the pinion gear 15.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4B

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dual-bearing reel. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a handle, a spool shaft, a spool, a pinion gear, and a clutch control mechanism (see Patent Document 1). The pinion gear is rotatably supported by a bearing attached to the reel body. The pinion gear is movable relative to the bearing between a transmission position where it transmits the rotational force of the handle to the spool shaft and a disconnection position where it disconnects the transmission of the rotational force of the handle to the spool shaft. The clutch control mechanism moves the pinion gear between the transmission position and the disconnection position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7257488 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In conventional dual-bearing reels, the pinion gear is rotatably supported by a bearing. In this case, the outer ring of the bearing is attached to the reel body. In this state, when the clutch control mechanism is activated, the pinion gear moves between a transmission position and a disengagement position relative to the inner ring of the bearing.

[0005] In this configuration, if electrolyzed water such as salt water enters between the inner ring of the bearing and the outer peripheral surface of the pinion gear, the inner ring of the bearing and the outer peripheral surface of the pinion gear may be oxidized by electrolysis. If the inner ring of the bearing and the outer peripheral surface of the pinion gear are oxidized, the outer peripheral surface of the pinion gear and the inner ring of the bearing may become stuck to each other. In this case, it becomes difficult to smoothly move the pinion gear axially relative to the inner ring of the bearing.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a dual-bearing reel that allows the pinion gear to move smoothly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a handle, a spool shaft, a spool, a pinion gear, a clutch control mechanism, and a bearing. The handle is rotatably supported on the reel body. The spool shaft is rotatably supported on the reel body. The spool rotates integrally with the spool shaft.

[0008] The pinion gear is movable between a transmission position, in which the rotational force of the handle is transmitted to the spool shaft, and a disconnection position, in which the transmission of the rotational force of the handle to the spool shaft is disconnected. The clutch control mechanism moves the pinion gear between the transmission position and the disconnection position. The bearing supports the pinion gear rotatably relative to the reel body. When the pinion gear moves between the transmission position and the disconnection position, the bearing moves together with the pinion gear.

[0009] In the dual-bearing reel according to the first aspect, the bearing moves with the pinion gear when the pinion gear moves between the transmitting position and the disengaging position, so there is no need to provide a gap between the inner ring of the bearing and the outer peripheral surface of the pinion gear. This prevents electrolyzed water from entering between the inner ring of the bearing and the outer peripheral surface of the pinion gear. In other words, the present invention prevents the outer peripheral surface of the pinion gear and the inner ring of the bearing from sticking to each other. This allows the pinion gear to move smoothly.

[0010] The dual-bearing reel according to the second aspect of the present invention, which is in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention, further comprises a sliding portion, which is disposed between the reel body and the bearing.

[0011] In the dual-bearing reel according to the second aspect, the sliding portion is disposed between the reel body and the bearing, allowing the bearing to move smoothly together with the pinion gear.

[0012] The dual-bearing reel according to the third aspect of the present invention, which is in accordance with the first or second aspect of the present invention, further comprises a biasing portion. The biasing portion biases the bearing when the bearing moves together with the pinion gear.

[0013] In the dual-bearing reel according to the third aspect, the biasing portion biases the bearing, allowing the bearing to move more smoothly together with the pinion gear.

[0014] A dual-bearing reel according to a fourth aspect of the present invention in accordance with any one of the first to third aspects further includes a waterproof portion. The waterproof portion is provided on the pinion gear and prevents water from entering the bearings.

[0015] In the dual-bearing reel according to the fourth aspect, the waterproof portion can prevent water from entering the inside of the bearing, which means that the bearing can rotate smoothly.

[0016] A dual-bearing reel according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, which is in accordance with any one of the first to fourth aspects, is configured as follows: The bearing has an inner ring, an outer ring, and rolling elements. The inner ring is supported by the pinion gear. The outer ring is supported so as to be slidable relative to the reel body when the pinion gear moves between a transmitting position and a disengaging position. The rolling elements are provided between the inner ring and the outer ring. The rolling elements support the inner ring and the outer ring so as to be rotatable relative to each other.

[0017] According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the dual-bearing reel according to the sixth aspect further comprises a sliding portion disposed between the reel body and the outer ring of the bearing.

[0018] In the dual-bearing reel according to the sixth aspect, the sliding portion is disposed between the reel body and the outer ring of the bearing, allowing the bearing to move smoothly together with the pinion gear.

[0019] A dual-bearing reel according to a seventh aspect of the present invention, which is in accordance with any one of the first to sixth aspects, further includes a biasing portion. When the bearing moves together with the pinion gear, the biasing portion biases the outer ring of the bearing in a direction from the disengaging position toward the transmitting position.

[0020] In the dual-bearing reel according to the seventh aspect, the biasing portion biases the outer ring of the bearing in the above-mentioned direction, allowing the bearing to move more smoothly together with the pinion gear.

[0021] A dual-bearing reel according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, which is in accordance with any one of the first to seventh aspects, is configured as follows: The pinion gear has a gear portion and a transmission portion. When the gear portion is in the transmission position, the rotational force of the handle is transmitted to the gear portion. When the transmission portion is in the transmission position, the transmission portion transmits the rotation of the pinion gear to the spool shaft. The bearing includes a first bearing provided at a first end of the pinion gear on the gear portion side.

[0022] The dual-bearing reel according to the eighth aspect has the following advantages. Generally, when the clutch is on, an external force from the main gear acts on the gear portion of the pinion gear. Therefore, the smaller the axial distance between the gear portion of the pinion gear and the first bearing, the more stably the pinion gear can rotate.

[0023] However, in the conventional technology, when the pinion gear is located in the transmission position, the gear portion of the pinion gear is separated from the first bearing in the axial direction, which may reduce the stability of the rotation of the pinion gear.

[0024] In contrast, in this dual-bearing reel, the first bearing is located at the first end of the pinion gear on the gear portion side, so the first bearing moves axially with the pinion gear while adjacent to the gear portion of the pinion gear. This allows the pinion gear to rotate stably when it is in the transmission position.

[0025] A dual-bearing reel according to a ninth aspect of the present invention, which is in accordance with any one of the first to eighth aspects, is configured as follows: The pinion gear has a gear portion and a transmission portion. When the gear portion is in the transmission position, the rotational force of the handle is transmitted to the gear portion. When the transmission portion is in the transmission position, the transmission portion transmits the rotation of the pinion gear to the spool shaft. The bearing includes a second bearing provided at a second end of the pinion gear on the transmission portion side.

[0026] In the dual-bearing reel according to the ninth aspect, the second bearing is provided at the second end of the pinion gear on the transmission part side, so the pinion gear can be rotated stably by the first bearing and the second bearing. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a side view of a dual-bearing reel in which an embodiment of the present invention is adopted. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the configuration of a spool shaft and a pinion gear. [Figure 4A] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the pinion gear and its surroundings when the pinion gear is located at a transmission position. [Figure 4B] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the pinion gear and its surroundings when the pinion gear is located at the disconnecting position. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a modified example A. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a modified example B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a dual-bearing reel 100 embodying one embodiment of the present invention comprises a reel body 2, a spool 3, a spool shaft 4, a handle 5, a rotation transmission mechanism 10, a clutch mechanism 20, and a clutch control mechanism 22. Figure 1 is a side view of the reel body 2 as seen from the handle 5 side.

[0029] In the following description, the direction in which the fishing line is let out when fishing is defined as the front, and the opposite direction is defined as the rear. The left-right direction is the left-right direction when viewing the dual-bearing reel 100 from the rear. The direction in which the spool shaft 4 extends is defined as the axial direction. The direction perpendicular to the direction in which the spool shaft 4 extends is defined as the radial direction. The direction around the spool shaft 4 is defined as the circumferential direction.

[0030] As shown in Figure 2, the reel body 2 has a frame 6, a first side cover 7, and a second side cover 8. The frame 6 has a first side plate 6a, a second side plate 6b, and multiple connecting portions 6c. The first side plate 6a is located on the right side of the frame 6. The first side plate 6a has a first boss portion 6d.

[0031] The second side plate 6b is disposed on the left side of the frame 6, spaced apart from the first side plate 6a in the axial direction. Multiple connecting portions 6c extend axially to connect the first side plate 6a and the second side plate 6b. The first side cover 7 covers the right side of the first side plate 6a of the frame 6. The first side cover 7 has a second boss portion 7a. The second boss portion 7a protrudes axially from the outer surface of the first side cover 7. The second side cover 8 covers the left side of the second side plate 6b of the frame 6.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 2, the spool 3 is disposed between the first side plate 6a and the second side plate 6b. The spool 3 is connected to the spool shaft 4 so as to rotate integrally with the spool shaft 4. The spool 3 is rotatably supported relative to the reel body 2 via the spool shaft 4. The spool shaft 4 extends in the axial direction inside the reel body 2. The spool shaft 4 is rotatably supported relative to the reel body 2 by bearings 11a, 11b, and 11c provided in the reel body 2.

[0033] As shown in Figure 3, the spool shaft 4 has a first shaft portion 4a, a second shaft portion 4b, and a third shaft portion 4c. The first shaft portion 4a extends in the axial direction within the first side cover 7 (see Figure 2). The second shaft portion 4b has a larger outer diameter than the first shaft portion 4a and is formed adjacent to the first shaft portion 4a. The third shaft portion 4c has a larger outer diameter than the second shaft portion 4b and is formed adjacent to the second shaft portion 4b.

[0034] An engagement pin 4d is fixed to the third shaft portion 4c. The engagement pin 4d penetrates the third shaft portion 4c in the radial direction. Both ends of the third shaft portion 4c protrude radially from the outer peripheral surface of the spool shaft 4. The engagement pin 4d constitutes a component of the clutch mechanism 20.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 1, the handle 5 is rotatable relative to the reel body 2 and is rotatably supported by the reel body 2. The rotation of the handle 5 is transmitted to a drive gear 14 via a drive shaft 13. As shown in FIG. 2, a rotation transmission mechanism 10 transmits the rotation of the handle 5 to the spool 3. The rotation transmission mechanism 10 has a drive shaft 13, a drive gear 14, and a pinion gear 15.

[0036] As shown in Figure 2, the drive shaft 13 is connected to the handle 5 so as to rotate integrally with the handle 5. A one-way clutch (not shown) disposed on the outer periphery of the drive shaft 13 causes the drive shaft 13 to rotate only in the line winding direction. A drive gear 14 is attached to the drive shaft 13. The rotation of the handle 5 is transmitted to the drive gear 14 via a drag mechanism (not shown) disposed inside the first side cover 7.

[0037] As shown in Figures 4A and 4B, the pinion gear 15 is movable between a transmission position (see Figure 4A) in which the rotational force of the handle 5 is transmitted to the spool shaft 4 and a blocking position (see Figure 4B) in which the transmission of the rotational force of the handle 5 to the spool shaft 4 is blocked.

[0038] 4A shows the pinion gear 15 in the transmission position. In the transmission position, the pinion gear 15 is connected to the spool shaft 4 so as to rotate integrally with the spool shaft 4. This state is a transmission state in which the rotational force of the handle 5 is transmitted to the spool 3. In the transmission state, the clutch mechanism 20, which will be described later, is in the ON state.

[0039] 4B shows the pinion gear 15 in the disengagement position. In the disengagement position, the pinion gear 15 is disconnected from the spool shaft 4. This state is a disengagement state in which the rotational force of the handle 5 is not transmitted to the spool 3. In the disengagement state, the clutch mechanism 20 is in an off state.

[0040] As shown in Fig. 2, the pinion gear 15 meshes with the drive gear 14. The rotation axis X of the pinion gear 15 is concentric with the rotation axis of the spool shaft 4. As shown in Fig. 3, the pinion gear 15 has a cylindrical main body portion 15a, a gear portion 15b, and a transmission portion 15c.

[0041] The main body 15a is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the spool shaft 4 is disposed on the inner periphery of the main body 15a. The inner periphery of the main body 15a forms a through hole 15a1. The through hole 15a1 is a hole that penetrates in the axial direction.

[0042] 3, the through hole 15a1 has a large diameter hole portion 15a2 and a small diameter hole portion 15a3. The inner diameter of the large diameter hole portion 15a2 is larger than the outer diameter of the third shaft portion 4c of the spool shaft 4. When the pinion gear 15 is in the transmission position, the end of the third shaft portion 4c is disposed in the large diameter hole portion 15a2.

[0043] The small diameter hole portion 15a3 is provided adjacent to the large diameter hole portion 15a2. The inner diameter of the small diameter hole portion 15a3 is smaller than the outer diameter of the third shaft portion 4c of the spool shaft 4. The inner diameter of the small diameter hole portion 15a3 is larger than the outer diameters of the first shaft portion 4a and the second shaft portion 4b of the spool shaft 4. When the pinion gear 15 is in the transmission position, the first shaft portion 4a and the second shaft portion 4b of the spool shaft 4 are disposed in the small diameter hole portion 15a3.

[0044] When the pinion gear 15 is in the transmission position, the rotational force of the handle 5 is transmitted to the gear portion 15b shown in Fig. 3. In detail, when the pinion gear 15 is in the transmission position, as shown in Fig. 2, the gear portion 15b meshes with the drive gear 14, and the rotational force of the handle 5 is transmitted to the gear portion 15b.

[0045] As shown in Fig. 3, gear portion 15b is provided on the outer periphery of main body portion 15a. Gear portion 15b is provided between first end portion 15d of main body portion 15a and second end portion 15e of main body portion 15a. First end portion 15d is a portion that protrudes axially from gear portion 15b toward handle 5 (an example of a first end portion on the gear portion side). Second end portion 15e is an end portion opposite first end portion 15d (an example of a second end portion on the transmission portion side).

[0046] As shown in FIG. 3, the transmission portion 15c transmits the rotation of the pinion gear 15 to the spool shaft 4 when the pinion gear 15 is in the transmission position. The transmission portion 15c is spaced apart from the gear portion 15b in the axial direction and forms a second end portion 15e of the main body portion 15a. The transmission portion 15c has an engagement recess 15f. In this embodiment, the engagement recess 15f includes a pair of engagement recesses 15f.

[0047] As shown in Fig. 3, a pair of engagement recesses 15f are provided on an end surface of the second end 15e, for example, on an end surface of the transmission portion 15c. The pair of engagement recesses 15f are arranged radially opposite each other and are formed to be recessed in the axial direction from the end surface of the transmission portion 15c. The pair of engagement recesses 15f engage with the engagement pin 4d when the pinion gear 15 is positioned at the transmission position. The pair of engagement recesses 15f are part of the configuration of the clutch mechanism 20. A clutch control mechanism 22 shown in Fig. 2 engages with a recess 15g provided between the gear portion 15b and the transmission portion 15c.

[0048] As shown in Fig. 3, pinion gear 15 is rotatably supported by first bearing 16a and second bearing 16b. First bearing 16a and second bearing 16b rotatably support pinion gear 15 with respect to reel body 2. As shown in Figs. 4A and 4B, when pinion gear 15 moves between the transmitting position and the disengaging position, first bearing 16a and second bearing 16b move together with pinion gear 15.

[0049] 3, the first bearing 16a is provided at a first end 15d of the pinion gear 15. Specifically, the first bearing 16a is disposed adjacent to the gear portion 15b in the axial direction. The first bearing 16a is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first end 15d so as to be movable axially together with the pinion gear 15.

[0050] 4A and 4B, the first bearing 16a is disposed radially between the first end 15d of the pinion gear 15 and the reel body 2. In detail, the first bearing 16a is disposed radially between the first end 15d of the pinion gear 15 and the second boss portion 7a of the first side cover 7.

[0051] As shown in Fig. 3, the first bearing 16a has a first inner ring 16a1, a first outer ring 16a2, and a first rolling element 16a3. The first inner ring 16a1 is supported by the pinion gear 15. Specifically, the first inner ring 16a1 is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of a first end portion 15d of the pinion gear 15. The first inner ring 16a1 is disposed adjacent to the gear portion 15b in the axial direction. A positioning member 17 is disposed axially between the first inner ring 16a1 and the gear portion 15b.

[0052] 3, the first inner ring 16a1 is prevented from coming off by a retaining member 18. In this embodiment, the retaining member 18 is a C-shaped retaining ring. The retaining member 18 is disposed in an annular recess 15d1 provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first end 15d of the pinion gear 15. This configuration prevents the first bearing 16a from coming off the first end 15d of the pinion gear 15.

[0053] 4A and 4B, the first outer ring 16a2 is disposed radially inward of the inner circumferential surface of the second boss portion 7a of the first side cover 7. When the pinion gear 15 moves between the transmitting position and the disengaging position, the first outer ring 16a2 is slidably supported relative to the reel body 2. In this embodiment, the first outer ring 16a2 is slidably supported relative to the reel body 2 via a first sliding portion 23, which will be described later.

[0054] 3, the first rolling element 16a3 is provided between the first inner ring 16a1 and the first outer ring 16a2. The first rolling element 16a3 supports the first inner ring 16a1 and the first outer ring 16a2 so that they can rotate relative to each other.

[0055] 3, second bearing 16b is provided at second end 15e of pinion gear 15. Second bearing 16b is provided on the outer peripheral surface of second end 15e so as to be able to move integrally with pinion gear 15 in the axial direction.

[0056] 4A and 4B, the second bearing 16b is disposed radially between the second end 15e of the pinion gear 15 and the reel body 2. In detail, the second bearing 16b is disposed radially between the second end 15e of the pinion gear 15 and the first boss portion 6d of the first side plate 6a.

[0057] 3, the second bearing 16b has a second inner ring 16b1, a second outer ring 16b2, and a second rolling element 16b3. The second inner ring 16b1 is supported by the pinion gear 15. Specifically, the second inner ring 16b1 is press-fitted and fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the second end 15e of the pinion gear 15. The second inner ring 16b1 may be fixed in another manner.

[0058] 4A and 4B, the second outer ring 16b2 is disposed radially inward of the inner circumferential surface of the first boss portion 6d of the first side plate 6a. When the pinion gear 15 moves between the transmitting position and the disengaging position, the second outer ring 16b2 is slidably supported relative to the reel body 2. In this embodiment, the second outer ring 16b2 is slidably supported relative to the reel body 2 via a second sliding portion 24, which will be described later.

[0059] 3, the second rolling element 16b3 is provided between the second inner ring 16b1 and the second outer ring 16b2. The second rolling element 16b3 supports the second inner ring 16b1 and the second outer ring 16b2 so that they can rotate relative to each other.

[0060] As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, a first sliding portion 23 is disposed between the first bearing 16a and the reel body 2. The first sliding portion 23 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The first sliding portion 23 is preferably a collar member made of resin. The first sliding portion 23 is disposed radially between the first outer ring 16a2 of the first bearing 16a and the reel body 2.

[0061] Specifically, the first sliding portion 23 is disposed radially between the first outer ring 16a2 of the first bearing 16a and the inner circumferential surface of the second boss portion 7a of the first side cover 7. The first sliding portion 23 is fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the second boss portion 7a of the first side cover 7 by elastic engagement. The first sliding portion 23 may be fixed in another manner. The inner circumferential surface of the first sliding portion 23 contacts the outer circumferential surface of the first outer ring 16a2 of the first bearing 16a.

[0062] As shown in Figures 4A and 4B, a second sliding part 24 is disposed between the second bearing 16b and the reel body. The second sliding part 24 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The second sliding part 24 is preferably a collar member made of resin. The second sliding part 24 is disposed radially between the second outer ring 16b2 of the second bearing 16b and the reel body 2.

[0063] Specifically, the second sliding portion 24 is disposed radially between the second outer ring 16b2 of the second bearing 16b and the inner circumferential surface of the first boss portion 6d of the first side plate 6a. The second sliding portion 24 is press-fitted and fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the first boss portion 6d of the first side plate 6a. The second sliding portion 24 may be fixed in another manner. The inner circumferential surface of the second sliding portion 24 contacts the outer circumferential surface of the second outer ring 16b2 of the second bearing 16b.

[0064] 2 is a mechanism for transmitting and interrupting the rotational force of the handle 5 to the spool 3. As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the clutch mechanism 20 is made up of an engagement pin 4d and a pair of engagement recesses 15f.

[0065] 4A, when the pinion gear 15 is in the transmission position, the engagement pin 4d engages with the engagement recess 15f, and the rotational force of the handle 5 is transmitted to the spool 3. On the other hand, when the pinion gear 15 is in the disconnection position, the engagement pin 4d disengages from the engagement recess 15f, and the rotational force of the handle 5 is not transmitted to the spool 3, as shown in FIG.

[0066] The engagement pin 4d and the engagement recess 15f are engaged and disengaged by a clutch operating member 21 and a clutch control mechanism 22 shown in Figure 2. As shown in Figure 2, the clutch operating member 21 is disposed at the rear of the reel body 2.

[0067] 2, the clutch control mechanism 22 is disposed between the clutch operating member 21 and the pinion gear 15. The clutch control mechanism 22 is also disposed between the handle 5 and the pinion gear 15.

[0068] The clutch control mechanism 22 moves the pinion gear 15 between a transmission position and a disengagement position. In other words, the clutch control mechanism 22 engages with a recess 15g (see FIGS. 4A and 4B) of the pinion gear 15 to move the pinion gear 15 in the axial direction. Note that the configuration of the clutch control mechanism 22 is the same as that of a conventional mechanism, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted here.

[0069] The operation of the pinion gear 15 will be described below. In a transmission state in which the rotational force of the handle 5 is transmitted to the spool 3, the pinion gear 15 is located at a transmission position, as shown in Fig. 4A. When the angler presses the clutch operating member 21 in this transmission state, the pinion gear 15 moves axially from the transmission position (see Fig. 4A) toward the disengagement position (see Fig. 4B) via the clutch control mechanism 22. At this time, the first bearing 16a and the second bearing 16b move toward the disengagement position together with the pinion gear 15 while sliding separately with the first sliding portion 23 and the second sliding portion 24.

[0070] In a disconnected state in which the rotational force of the handle 5 is not transmitted to the spool 3, the pinion gear 15 is located at the disconnected position as shown in Fig. 4B. When the angler rotates the handle 5 in this disconnected state, the pinion gear 15 moves axially from the disconnected position to the transmitting position via the clutch control mechanism 22. At this time, the first bearing 16a and the second bearing 16b move together with the pinion gear 15 toward the transmitting position (see Fig. 4A) while sliding separately with the first sliding portion 23 and the second sliding portion 24.

[0071] In dual-bearing reel 100 having the above configuration, when pinion gear 15 moves between the transmitting position and the disengaging position, first bearing 16a and second bearing 16b move together with pinion gear 15. For this reason, there is no need to provide a gap between first inner ring 16a1 of first bearing 16a, second inner ring 16b1 of second bearing 16b, and the outer circumferential surface of pinion gear 15.

[0072] This prevents electrolyzed water such as salt water from entering between first inner ring 16a1 of first bearing 16a, second inner ring 16b1 of second bearing 16b, and the outer peripheral surface of pinion gear 15. In other words, in dual-bearing reel 100, the outer peripheral surface of pinion gear 15 and first inner ring 16a1 of first bearing 16a and the outer peripheral surface of pinion gear 15 and second inner ring 16b1 of second bearing 16b can be prevented from sticking to each other. This allows pinion gear 15 to move smoothly.

[0073] In dual-bearing reel 100, first sliding portion 23 is disposed between reel body 2 and first outer ring 16a2 of first bearing 16a. Second sliding portion 24 is disposed between reel body 2 and second outer ring 16b2 of second bearing 16b. This configuration allows first bearing 16a and second bearing 16b to move smoothly together with pinion gear 15.

[0074] In dual-bearing reel 100, first bearing 16a is provided at first end 15d on the gear portion 15b side of pinion gear 15, so first bearing 16a moves axially together with pinion gear 15 while adjacent to gear portion 15b of pinion gear 15. This allows pinion gear 15 to rotate stably when pinion gear 15 is in the transmission position.

[0075] In dual-bearing reel 100, second bearing 16b is provided at second end 15e on the transmission portion 15c side of pinion gear 15, so that pinion gear 15 can be rotated stably by first bearing 16a and second bearing 16b.

[0076] <Modification> Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the following modifications can be arbitrarily combined as necessary.

[0077] (A) As shown in FIG. 5, the dual-bearing reel 100 may further include a biasing portion 25. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the pinion gear 15 in the transmission position. In this modification, the biasing portion 25 biases the first bearing 16a when the first bearing 16a moves together with the pinion gear 15. In this modification, the retaining member 18 of the above embodiment is omitted. Even if the retaining member 18 is omitted, the biasing portion 25 biases the first bearing 16a, so the first bearing 16a can move together with the pinion gear 15.

[0078] The biasing portion 25 biases the first outer ring 16a2 of the first bearing 16a in the axial direction from the disengaging position toward the transmitting position (leftward in FIG. 5). More specifically, the biasing portion 25 biases the first bearing 16a so that the first bearing 16a follows the movement of the pinion gear 15 when the pinion gear 15 moves from the disengaging position to the transmitting position. In this embodiment, the biasing portion 25 is a coil spring.

[0079] With pinion gear 15 in the transmitting position, coil spring 25 is positioned in a compressed state between outer ring 11a1 of bearing 11a and first outer ring 16a2 of first bearing 16a in the axial direction. As a result, when pinion gear 15 moves from the disengaging position to the transmitting position, outer ring 16a2 of first bearing 16a is urged in the moving direction of pinion gear 15 by coil spring 25. This allows first bearing 16a to move more smoothly together with pinion gear 15 in dual-bearing reel 100.

[0080] (B) As shown in Figure 6, the dual-bearing reel 100 may be equipped with a waterproof portion 28. Figure 6 is a diagram showing the pinion gear 15 in the transmission position. The waterproof portion 28 prevents water from entering the first bearing 16a. The waterproof portion 28 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the pinion gear 15. More specifically, the waterproof portion 28 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first end 15d of the pinion gear 15. The waterproof portion 28 is disposed axially between the first bearing 16a and the gear portion 15b.

[0081] Specifically, waterproof portion 28 is formed in an annular shape. The inner peripheral portion of waterproof portion 28 is disposed axially between first inner ring 16a1 of first bearing 16a and gear portion 15b. The outer peripheral portion of waterproof portion 28 is disposed axially between first outer ring 16a2 of first bearing 16a and gear portion 15b. The outer peripheral portion of waterproof portion 28 is disposed radially inward of first sliding portion 23. This prevents water from entering the interior of first bearing 16a in dual-bearing reel 100, allowing first bearing 16a to rotate smoothly. [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] 2 Reel body 3 spools 4 spool shaft 5 Handle 15 Pinion gear 15b Gear section 15c Transmission section 16a First bearing 16a1 First inner ring 16a2 First outer ring 16a3 First rolling element 16b Second bearing 16b1 Second inner ring 16b2 Second outer ring 16b3 Second rolling element 22 Clutch control mechanism 23 First sliding part 24 Second sliding part 28 Waterproof section 25 energizing section

Claims

1. The reel body and a handle rotatably supported on the reel body; a spool shaft rotatably supported by the reel body; a spool that rotates integrally with the spool shaft; a pinion gear that is movable between a transmission position where the rotational force of the handle is transmitted to the spool shaft and a blocking position where the transmission of the rotational force of the handle to the spool shaft is blocked; a clutch control mechanism that moves the pinion gear between the transmission position and the disengagement position; a bearing that rotatably supports the pinion gear with respect to the reel body and moves together with the pinion gear when the pinion gear moves between the transmitting position and the disengaging position; A dual bearing reel.

2. a sliding portion disposed between the reel body and the bearing; The dual-bearing reel of claim 1 further comprising:

3. a biasing portion that biases the bearing when the bearing moves together with the pinion gear; The dual-bearing reel according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:

4. a waterproof portion provided on the pinion gear to prevent water from entering the bearing; The dual-bearing reel according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:

5. The bearing is an inner ring supported by the pinion gear; an outer ring that is slidably supported relative to the reel body when the pinion gear moves between the transmitting position and the disengaging position; a rolling element provided between the inner ring and the outer ring and supporting the inner ring and the outer ring so that the inner ring and the outer ring can rotate relative to each other; 3. A dual-bearing reel according to claim 1 or 2.

6. a sliding portion disposed between the reel body and the outer ring of the bearing; The dual-bearing reel of claim 5 further comprising:

7. a biasing portion that biases the outer ring of the bearing in a direction from the disconnecting position toward the transmitting position when the bearing moves together with the pinion gear; The dual-bearing reel of claim 5 further comprising:

8. The pinion gear is a gear portion to which the rotational force of the handle is transmitted when the gear portion is located at the transmission position; a transmission portion that transmits the rotation of the pinion gear to the spool shaft when the transmission portion is located at the transmission position, The bearing includes a first bearing provided at a first end of the pinion gear on the gear portion side.

2. The dual-bearing reel according to claim 1.

9. The pinion gear is a gear portion to which the rotational force of the handle is transmitted when the gear portion is located at the transmission position; a transmission portion that transmits the rotation of the pinion gear to the spool shaft when the transmission portion is located at the transmission position, The bearing includes a second bearing provided at a second end of the pinion gear on the transmission portion side.

2. The dual-bearing reel according to claim 1.

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