Fishing reels

Abstract

To provide a fishing reel in which the outer surface of a set plate fixing part for fixing a set plate to a frame with screws can also be used for positioning a side plate to the set plate. [Solution] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a reel body having left and right side plates each having a left and right frame and left and right side plates; a spool disposed between the left and right side plates and around which fishing line is wound by the winding operation of the operating unit; and a set plate disposed between the left frame and left side plate for supporting the drive mechanism of the spool, the set plate having a set plate fixing portion for screwing the set plate to the left frame, and the set plate fixing portion being configured with an alignment outer surface that can be used to align the left side plate to the set plate.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing reel, and more particularly to a double-bearing reel or an electric reel. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, various dual-bearing reels have been known that include a set plate and a side plate for supporting the spool drive mechanism, etc. Typically, the set plate is detachably attached to the frame with screws or the like, and the side plate is fixed with screws or the like at a separate position so as to cover the set plate. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-042741 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In relation to such fishing reels, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a fishing reel parts assembly made up of multiple parts that make up a fishing reel, the fishing reel parts assembly including: a first part having a fastening member with a male thread formed on the outer periphery of the tip end; a first main body part having a first mating surface; a female thread formed on the first mating surface side of the first main body part and into which the male thread thread is screwed; and a positioning recess formed on the first mating surface side of the first main body part and recessed from the first mating surface so as to form an annular shape around the female thread; a second main body part having a second mating surface that is joined to the first mating surface; and a second part having a through hole formed through the second main body part and through which the fastening member is inserted from the side opposite the second mating surface and is engaged; and a positioning protrusion formed on the second mating surface side of the second main body part, protruding from the second mating surface so as to form an annular shape around the through hole and engaging with the positioning recess.

[0005] However, in the fishing reel parts assembly in Patent Document 1, the location where the set plate is screwed to the frame and the location where the side plate and the set plate are aligned are different, so it is necessary to provide each of these locations. As a result, an increase in space in the planar direction is unavoidable, which in turn results in the reel becoming larger and making it difficult to grip.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a fishing reel in which the outer surface of the set plate fixing portion for screwing the set plate to the frame can also be used to align the side plates with the set plate. Other objects of the present invention will become apparent by reading the entire specification. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a reel body having left and right side plates each having a left and right frame and left and right side plates; a spool disposed between the left and right side plates and around which fishing line is wound by a winding operation of an operating unit; and a set plate disposed between the left frame and the left side plate for supporting a drive mechanism for the spool, the set plate having a set plate fixing portion for screwing the set plate to the left frame, and the set plate fixing portion having an alignment outer surface that can be used to align the left side plate to the set plate.

[0008] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the outer alignment surface is formed as a cylindrical outer surface.

[0009] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portion is formed at a plurality of locations on the set plate.

[0010] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, an upper cover is provided on the reel body, and the set plate fixing portion is provided at an end position of the set plate on the upper cover side.

[0011] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portion is provided at the rear end position of the set plate.

[0012] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portion provided at the end position on the upper cover side is provided forward of the spool.

[0013] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portion provided at the rear end position of the set plate is provided rearward of the spool.

[0014] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portion is provided within a lower half region of the set plate when viewed in the up-down direction of the set plate.

[0015] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the left frame has an end surface that defines an opening for accommodating a portion of the set plate, and the end surface is used to align the mounting position of the set plate relative to the left frame when mounting the set plate to the left frame.

[0016] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the left side plate has a first abutment portion whose inner surface abuts against the alignment outer surface of the set plate fixing portion, and a gap is formed between the extension end of the first abutment portion and the set plate.

[0017] In a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the left side plate is configured to have a second abutment portion along its extension direction and circumferentially outer end portion that abuts against the outer end portion of the left frame in the extension direction.

[0018] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is a low-profile fishing reel.

[0019] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is a dual-bearing reel.

[0020] The spool diameter of the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to have a length in the range of 30 mm to 40 mm. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] According to the above embodiment, it is possible to provide a fishing reel in which the outer surface of the set plate fixing portion for screwing the set plate to the frame can also be used to align the side plate with the set plate. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a basic configuration of a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1(a) is a view of the reel body of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention as seen from the left side plate side (however, the left side plate is omitted), FIG. 1(b) is a view illustrating a set plate fixing portion 4 provided near the upper cover 6 of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1(c) is a view illustrating a set plate fixing portion 4 provided on the rear side, which will be described later, of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a view of the reel body seen from the left side plate side of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention (however, the left side plate is omitted), illustrating the position of a set plate fixing portion 4. [Figure 4]FIG. 1(a) is an exploded perspective view of the left and right frames, set plate, left side plate, and screws of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from a first direction; and FIG. 1(b) is an exploded perspective view of the left and right frames, set plate, left side plate, and screws of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from a second direction. [Figure 5] 1(a) is an overall view of a fishing reel 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1(b) is a partially exploded view of a fishing reel 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a fishing reel according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, taking a dual-bearing reel as an example. Components common to multiple drawings are designated by the same reference numerals throughout the drawings. Please note that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale for ease of explanation.

[0024] First, the basic configuration of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the basic configuration of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] A fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a reel body 1 having left and right frames 2a, 2b and left and right side plates 1A, 1B that cover the left and right frames 2a, 2b with left and right side plates (left and right covers) 3a, 3b. A spool shaft 5 is rotatably supported between the left and right side plates 1A, 1B via bearings (not shown), and a spool 7 around which fishing line is wound is integrally fixed to the spool shaft 5. The spool 7 includes a bobbin trunk 7a and flanges 7b formed integrally on both the left and right sides of the bobbin trunk 7a, and the fishing line is wound around the bobbin trunk 7a while being restricted by the left and right flanges 7b.

[0026] The fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with a set plate 2A, which together with the left frame 2a described above constitutes a frame structure, and may be attached integrally to the left side plate (left cover) 3a. In this case, when the left side plate 3a is removed from the left frame 2a, the set plate 2A also comes off integrally with the left side plate 3a, exposing the spool opening 2d formed in the left frame 2a, allowing for easy removal of the spool 7 and improving maintainability.

[0027] The spool 7 is generally cylindrical, and when rotated forward, it can wind fishing line onto its outer periphery. One of a pair of bearings (not shown) that support the rotation of the spool 7 is fixed to the left frame 2a of the reel body 1, and the other is fixed to the set plate 2A.

[0028] The set plate 2A can be fixed to the left frame 2a with screws (bolts), which will be described later. Alternatively, the spool 7 and set plate 2A may be detachable from the left frame 2a by using a bayonet structure in which multiple claws on a locking member are rotated to engage with a holding portion on the frame 2, or they may be fixed by adhesive or other methods. By fixing the set plate 2A to the left frame 2a, the spool 7 is rotatably supported. Furthermore, a braking portion (not shown) is formed by holding a fixed magnet and a movable magnet (not shown) on the set plate 2A.

[0029] The left and right frames 2a, 2b (reel body 1) can be attached to a fishing rod, and the fishing reel 10 has an operating means (handle) 8, similar to conventional fishing reels, and when the user operates the spool 7 to rotate in the forward direction, the fishing line can be wound in. Note that for the sake of simplicity, some well-known functions of the reel body have been omitted.

[0030] A handle 8 that rotates the spool 7 is installed on the left side plate 1A side, and a known spool power transmission mechanism 10 that transmits the rotational driving force of the handle 8 to the spool shaft 5 is disposed in the space (gear box) S between the left frame 2a and the left side plate 3a. The spool power transmission mechanism 10 includes a drive gear 11 that is rotatably supported on the handle shaft 8a to which the handle 8 is attached, and a pinion gear 12 that is held on the spool shaft 5 so as to be movable in the axial direction and that meshes with the drive gear 11.

[0031] A known drag mechanism 15 is provided on the drive gear 11, which generates a predetermined braking force on the drive gear by frictionally engaging the handle shaft 8a and the drive gear 11. The braking force can be adjusted by rotating a drag knob (also called a star drag) 16 attached to the handle shaft 8a to change the pressure of a brake plate 15a that contacts the drive gear 11.

[0032] The fishing reel 10 has a clutch mechanism (clutch means) 20, and the user can select whether to connect or disconnect power transmission to the spool 3 by operating a switching operation member 21 of the clutch mechanism (clutch means) 20. In the connected state, winding is possible using the operation member. In the released state, the spool 3 can be rotated freely in both forward and reverse directions, allowing the fishing line to be released.

[0033] A level winding device 30 is disposed between the left and right side plates 1A, 1B on the fishing line-releasing direction side of the spool 7. The level winding device 30 comprises a cylindrical shaft 31 fixed between the left and right side plates, a drive shaft 32 rotatably disposed within the cylindrical shaft 31 and having a spiral groove 32a formed on its outer periphery, and a fishing line guide 33 fixed to the cylindrical shaft 31 so as to be anti-rotating, and having an engagement pin (not shown) that engages with the spiral groove 32a, through which the fishing line is inserted. The drive shaft 32 is rotationally driven via a level winding power transmission mechanism 40 disposed in the gearbox. Further details will be omitted.

[0034] Next, referring again to FIG. 1 and FIGS. 2 to 4, a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be further described. FIG. 2(a) is a view of the reel body of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention as seen from the left side plate side (however, the left side plate is omitted). FIG. 2(b) is a view illustrating a set plate fixing portion 4 provided near the upper cover 6 of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2(c) is a view illustrating a set plate fixing portion 4 provided on the rear side (described later) of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a view of the reel body of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention as seen from the left side plate side (however, the left side plate is omitted) and is a view illustrating the position of the set plate fixing portion 4. The side on which the upper cover 6 is located will be referred to as the top (upper side), the opposite side will be referred to as the bottom (lower side), and the left and right directions on the paper will be referred to as the rear (rear side) and front (front side), respectively. It should be noted that an embodiment in which the upper cover is not provided is also possible (the same applies throughout this specification). Even when an upper cover is not provided, the side on which the upper cover 6 can be provided will be referred to as the top (upper side), the opposite side as the bottom (lower side), and the left and right directions on the paper as the rear (rear side) and front (front side), respectively. Also, Fig. 4(a) is an exploded perspective view of the left and right frames, set plate, left side plate, and screws of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention as seen from a first direction, and Fig. 4(b) is an exploded perspective view of the left and right frames, set plate, left side plate, and screws of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention as seen from a second direction.As shown in the figures, a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a reel body 1 having left and right side plates 1A, 1B each having left and right frames 2a, 2b and left and right side plates 3a, 3b; a spool 7 disposed between the left and right side plates 1A, 1B, around which fishing line is wound by the winding operation of an operating unit 8; and a set plate 2A disposed between the left frame 2a and the left side plate 3a, for supporting a drive mechanism (spool power transmission mechanism) 10 for the spool 7. The set plate 2A has a set plate fixing portion 4 for screw-fixing (e.g., screw-fixing) the set plate 2A to the left frame 2a, and the set plate fixing portion 4 is configured to have an alignment outer surface 4A that can be used to align the left side plate 3a with the set plate 2A.

[0035] According to the fishing reel 10 of one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a fishing reel in which the outer surface of the set plate fixing portion 4 for screwing the set plate 2A to the left frame 2a can also be used to align the left side plate 3a with the set plate 2A.

[0036] 2 to 4, in the fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portion 4 for screw-fixing (e.g., screw-fixing) the set plate 2A to the left frame 2a has an alignment outer surface 4A formed as a cylindrical outer surface. In this way, the cylindrical outer surface provided on the set plate fixing portion 4 for screw-fixing (e.g., screw-fixing) the set plate 2A to the left frame 2a makes it possible to more accurately and reliably align the left side plate 3a with the set plate 2A.

[0037] 2 to 4, in the fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portions 4 are formed in multiple locations on the set plate 2A (for example, three locations as shown in FIG. 3). By providing multiple set plate fixing portions 4 for screw-fixing the set plate 2A to the left frame 2a in this manner (for example, by screw fixing), not only can the left side plate 3a be more accurately and reliably aligned with the set plate 2A, but also rotational movement of the left side plate 3a relative to the set plate 2A can be prevented (a so-called anti-rotation effect can be achieved). In addition to the set plate fixing portions 4, a separate anti-rotation portion may be provided at the connection point between the left side plate 3a and the set plate 2A to prevent rotation of the left side plate 3a relative to the set plate 2A.

[0038] 2(a) and 3, in a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the reel body 1 is provided with an upper cover 6, and the set plate fixing portion 4 is provided at the end of the set plate 2A on the upper cover 6 side. In this way, the outer surface of the set plate fixing portion 4, which is used to screw the set plate 2A to the frame 2a, can also be used to align the left side plate 3a with the set plate 2A, eliminating the need to provide a separate alignment structure near the upper cover 6. This not only improves the design flexibility of the upper cover, which is typically the face of a fishing reel, but also enables it to be made smaller and lighter.

[0039] 3, in the fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portion 4 is provided at the rear end of the set plate 2A. In this way, the space in front of the fishing reel 10 can be more effectively utilized, and the rear (palm side) of the fishing reel 10 can be formed into a rounded shape with a small silhouette, making it easy to grip and lightweight. Furthermore, since the left and right contours can be made small, the left contour is also small and the left and right contours can be made uniform, making it easier to use a common upper cover 6.

[0040] Furthermore, in the fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portion 4 provided at the end position on the upper cover 6 side is provided forward of the spool 7 when viewed from the left side plate side of the reel body. Furthermore, in the fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portion provided at the end position on the rear side of the set plate 2A is provided rearward of the spool 7 when viewed from the left side plate side of the reel body. In this way, it is possible to provide driving components centered on the spool over a wider area in the front-to-rear direction.

[0041] 3, in a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the set plate fixing portion 4 is provided in the lower half of the set plate 2A when viewed in the up-down direction of the set plate 2A. In this way, particularly when multiple set plate fixing portions are provided, it is desirable to provide them at an angle of 120 degrees when viewed in the circumferential direction of the set plate 2A, as this will more stably fix the set plate 2A. In this case, one set plate fixing portion 4 can be provided in the lower half.

[0042] 4, in the fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the left frame 2a is formed with an end face 8 that defines an opening 8a for accommodating a portion of the set plate 2A, and when the set plate 2A is attached to the left frame 2a, the end face 8 is used to align the attachment position of the set plate 2A relative to the left frame 2a, and the set plate 2A is attached to the left frame 2a so that the end face 8 comes into contact with the end face (cylindrical end face) 23 of the set plate 2A. In this way, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the attachment positions of related parts (spool, pinion gear, frame opening).

[0043] 2(b) and 2(c), in a fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the left side plate 3a has a first abutment portion 9 whose inner surface 9a abuts against the alignment outer surface of the set plate fixing portion, and a gap D is formed between the set plate 2A and an end 9b in the extension direction (projection direction) of the first abutment portion 9. In this way, the left side plate 3a and the set plate 2A can be fixed to another location, and the first abutment portion 9 can be used to align the left side plate 3a and the set plate 2A.

[0044] 2(c), in the fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the left side plate 3a is configured to have a second abutment portion 22 along its outer circumferential end in its extension direction (from the outside to the inside of the left side plate 3a when viewed in the direction of the spool shaft) that abuts against the outer end of the left frame 2a in its extension direction (from the inside to the outside of the left frame 2a in the radial direction). By fixing the left side plate 3a and the set plate 2A to each other at their outer ends in this way, the components can be butted together without any gaps, which makes it possible to accurately and reliably prevent external foreign matter from entering through gaps.

[0045] The fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention is a low-profile fishing reel. Here, a low-profile fishing reel refers to a reel in which the vertical height (B) of the reel body in FIG. 3 is smaller than the front-to-rear width (A) in FIG. 3 and has an elliptical or nearly elliptical shape. In this way, gripping is improved. The fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention is a dual-bearing reel. In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the spool diameter is a length ranging from 30 mm to 40 mm. In a low-profile fishing reel, the ratio of the vertical height (B) of the reel body to the front-to-rear width (A) of the reel body is, for example, approximately 3 / 4, but is not necessarily limited to this numerical value. In this way, by making the vertical length shorter than the front-to-rear length (i.e., reducing the vertical height, resulting in a flatter-looking appearance), it is easier to place the thumb on the top, improving gripping.

[0046] Next, a fishing reel 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 5. FIG. 5(a) is an overall view of the fishing reel 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5(b) is a partially exploded view of the fishing reel 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The basic configuration of the fishing reel 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to FIG. 1, so details will be omitted. As shown in the figure, the fishing reel 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a reel body 1 having left and right side plates 1A, 1B each having left and right frames 2a, 2b and left and right side plates 3a, 3b, and a power supply unit (e.g., a battery box) 11 provided between the right frame 2b and the right side plate 3b. The power supply unit 11 has a power supply unit fixing portion 12 for screw-fixing (e.g., screw-fixing) the power supply unit 11 to the right frame 2b, and the power supply unit fixing portion 12 is configured to have an alignment outer surface 12A that can be used to align the right side plate 3b with the power supply unit 11. Here, the fishing reel 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention can also be applied to an electric reel. In that case, the fishing reel according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a reel body having left and right side plates each having a left and right frame and a left and right side plate, and a set plate provided between the right frame and the right side plate of the reel body, the set plate having a set plate fixing portion for screw-fixing the set plate to the right frame (for example, by screw), and the set plate fixing portion is configured to have an alignment outer surface that can be used to align the right side plate to the set plate.

[0047] According to another embodiment of the fishing reel 10 of the present invention, it is possible to provide a fishing reel in which the outer surface of the power supply unit fixing portion 12 for screwing the power supply unit (e.g., battery box) 11 to the right frame 2b can also be used to align the right side plate 3b with the power supply unit 11.

[0048] The dimensions, materials, and arrangement of each component described in this specification are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments, and each component can be modified to have any dimensions, materials, and arrangement that can be included in the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, components not explicitly described in this specification can be added to the described embodiments, and some of the components described in each embodiment can be omitted. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1 reel body 1A, 1B Left and right side plates 2a, 2b Left and right frames (frame structure) 3a, 3b Left and right side plates (left and right covers) 2A Set plate (frame structure) 4 Set plate fixing part 4A Alignment outer surface 5 Spool shaft 6 Top cover 7 spools 7a Spool body 7b Flange 8 End face 8a opening 9 First contact portion 9a Inner surface 9b Stretching direction end 10 Fishing reels 11 Power supply section 12 Power supply fixing part 12A Alignment outer surface 20 Clutch mechanism 21 Screw 22 second contact portion 23 End face (cylindrical end face) 30 Level Wind Device 40 Power transmission mechanism for level winding D Gap

Claims

1. A fishing reel comprising: a reel body having left and right side plates each having a left and right frame and a left and right side plate; a spool disposed between the left and right side plates and around which a fishing line is wound by a winding operation of an operating unit; and a set plate disposed between the left frame and the left side plate for supporting a drive mechanism for the spool, The set plate has a set plate fixing portion for screwing the set plate to the left frame, and the set plate fixing portion has an alignment outer surface that can be used to align the left side plate to the set plate.

2. 2. The fishing reel of claim 1, wherein the outer alignment surface is formed as a cylindrical outer surface.

3. 2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the set plate fixing portion is formed at a plurality of locations on the set plate.

4. 2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the reel body is provided with an upper cover, and the set plate fixing portion is provided at an end position of the set plate on the upper cover side.

5. 2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the set plate fixing portion is provided at a rear end position of the set plate.

6. 5. The fishing reel according to claim 4, wherein the set plate fixing portion provided at the end position on the upper cover side is provided forward of the spool.

7. 6. The fishing reel according to claim 5, wherein the set plate fixing portion provided at the rear end position of the set plate is provided rearward of the spool.

8. 2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the set plate fixing portion is provided within a lower half region of the set plate when viewed in the up-down direction of the set plate.

9. 9. The fishing reel according to claim 8, wherein the left frame has an end surface that defines an opening for accommodating a portion of the set plate, and the end surface is used to align the mounting position of the set plate relative to the left frame when mounting the set plate to the left frame.

10. 2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the left side plate has a first abutment portion whose inner surface abuts against the alignment outer surface of the set plate fixing portion, and a gap is formed between an end of the first abutment portion in the extension direction and the set plate.

11. 2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the left side plate has a second abutment portion along an outer end portion in the extending direction and circumferential direction of the left side plate, the second abutment portion abutting against an outer end portion in the extending direction of the left frame.

12. 10. The fishing reel of claim 1, wherein the fishing reel is a low-profile fishing reel.

13. 12. The fishing reel of claim 11, wherein the fishing reel is a dual-bearing reel.

14. 2. The fishing reel of claim 1, wherein the spool diameter has a length ranging from 30 mm to 40 mm.

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