Fishing reel

Abstract

To provide a fishing reel equipped with a corrosion-resistant component that can effectively prevent corrosion of the main components without increasing the size of the reel body. [Solution] The fishing reel has a reel body 1 comprising a spool 3 around which the fishing line is wound, a handle 5 for winding the spool 3, and a winding drive mechanism installed between the spool 3 and the handle 5, which transmits the winding operation of the handle to the spool 3. The reel body 1 is characterized by having a side plate 2B that covers the winding drive mechanism, and a washer-type corrosion-resistant member 100 being screwed to the side plate 2B.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing reel provided with a corrosion member. [Background Art]

[0002] The above-described fishing reel includes a number of components to perform a predetermined function and is used in an environment where moisture such as seawater or water is nearby (in an electrically conductive atmosphere). The components have an organically related (contacting, proximity) structure and are formed of various materials. Therefore, a potential difference occurs at the site where different materials with a potential difference are related, and corrosion (electrocorrosion) is promoted in the above-described usage environment exposed to the electrically conductive atmosphere, as described in Patent Document 1.

[0003] Therefore, in order to prevent corrosion of the components inside the reel, Patent Document 2 discloses a method of providing a corrosion member on a set plate and actively corroding that part to prevent the components from being corroded. [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-225633 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-198216 [Summary of the Invention] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

[0005] Although the corrosion member disclosed in Patent Document 2 described above is effective in suppressing corrosion of components, there is still room for further improvement in terms of its size, wall thickness, installation location, and installation mode. In particular, in a two-bearing type reel, it is preferable not to increase the size or wall thickness while exerting an effective corrosion prevention effect in consideration of the usage mode depending on the type of reel and the arrangement density of the internal components.

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a fishing reel equipped with a corrosion-resistant member that can effectively prevent corrosion of the main components without increasing the size of the reel body. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The fishing reel according to the present invention has a reel body comprising a spool around which fishing line is wound, a handle for winding the spool, and a winding drive mechanism installed between the spool and the handle for transmitting the winding operation of the handle to the spool. The reel body is provided with a side plate that covers the winding drive mechanism, and a washer-type corrosion-resistant member is screwed to the side plate.

[0008] The washer-type corrosion protection member can be made of a material that can prevent corrosion of the components of the winding drive machine, which are made of different materials. For example, it can be made of a material that has a potential difference greater than the potential difference between the components of the winding drive machine, similar to the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 2 mentioned above. Specifically, by making it from a material with a high ionization tendency (for example, zinc, titanium, aluminum, magnesium, etc.), the washer-type corrosion protection member is actively corroded to prevent corrosion of the components. In this invention, the "corrosion-preventive member" is a member that actively promotes corrosion, and is also referred to as a "corrosion-causing member."

[0009] The material with a high ionization tendency that serves as the corrosion-preventive member (corrosion-causing member) can be selected according to the constituent materials of the components. When such a material with a high ionization tendency is placed around (or in contact with) the components of the reel body, even if electrically conductive liquids such as seawater or water enter and create an electron flow, the electron flow can be preferentially generated in the corrosion-preventive member, thereby preventing corrosion of the components.

[0010] Furthermore, it has been found that even when such a corrosion-preventive component is configured as a washer and screwed to the side plate that makes up the reel body, it can sufficiently prevent corrosion of nearby components. By screwing such a washer-type corrosion-preventive component to the side plate of the reel body, a fishing reel with high corrosion resistance can be obtained without increasing the size or thickness of the reel body.

[0011] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a fishing reel having a reel body comprising a spool around which fishing line is wound, a handle for winding the spool, and a winding drive mechanism installed between the spool and the handle for transmitting the winding operation of the handle to the spool, wherein the reel body comprises a housing for the winding drive mechanism, and a washer-type corrosion-resistant member is screwed to the inner surface of the housing.

[0012] Thus, the present invention makes it possible to prevent corrosion even when a washer-type corrosion-preventive member is screwed to the inner surface of the housing (body) of various types of fishing reels, specifically double-bearing reels, spinning reels, and single-bearing reels. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, a fishing reel can be obtained that has a corrosion-resistant member that effectively prevents corrosion of the main components without increasing the size of the reel body. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] A plan view showing the first embodiment of a fishing reel (double-bearing type reel). [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows a rear view of a fishing reel. [Figure 3] Figure 1 shows a side view of a fishing reel, seen from the handle side. [Figure 4] Figure 1 shows a side view of a fishing reel, seen from the side opposite the handle. [Figure 5] Figure 1 shows the internal structure of a fishing reel. [Figure 6]Cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 3. [Figure 7] View of the right side plate of the fishing reel shown in FIG. 1 as seen from the inside. [Figure 8] View showing the configuration of the winding drive mechanism of the fishing reel shown in FIG. 1 and an example of the arrangement position of the washer-type anticorrosion member. [Figure 9] View showing an example of fixing the washer-type anticorrosion member to the inner surface of the side plate with screws. [Figure 10] (a) is a view showing another example of fixing the washer-type anticorrosion member to the inner surface of the side plate with screws, and (b) is a view showing yet another example of fixing the washer-type anticorrosion member to the inner surface of the side plate with screws. [Figure 11] (a) is a photograph showing the corrosion state of the components when the washer-type anticorrosion member is not attached to the right side plate, and (b) is a photograph showing the corrosion state of the components when the washer-type anticorrosion member is attached to the right side plate. [Figure 12] Plan view showing the second embodiment of the fishing reel. [Figure 13] Side view of the fishing reel shown in FIG. 12. [Figure 14] Cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 13. [Figure 15] View of the side plate of the fishing reel shown in FIG. 12 as seen from the inside. [Figure 16] View showing the configuration of the winding drive mechanism of the fishing reel shown in FIG. 12 and the arrangement position of the washer-type anticorrosion member.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, embodiments of the fishing reel according to the present invention will be described. FIGS. 1 to 8 are views showing the first embodiment (double-bearing type reel).

[0016] The reel body 1 of the double-bearing type reel according to this embodiment comprises a left plate 2A, a right plate 2B that constitute the housing, and a spool 3 rotatably supported between the two side plates 2A and 2B. In this embodiment, a handle 5 is provided on the right plate 2B side, and by winding the handle 5, the spool 3 is rotated via a known winding drive mechanism (right-handle type).

[0017] The reel body 1 is equipped with a frame 7 integrally formed from, for example, an aluminum alloy metal. This frame 7 comprises a roughly circular left frame 7A and a right frame 7B, and both frames 7A and 7B are connected and integrated with a plurality of connecting frames (a front frame 7C in front of the spool 3, a rear frame 7D behind the spool 3, and a lower frame 7E below the spool 3). A reel leg 8, which is attached to a fishing rod reel seat (not shown), is integrally formed on the lower frame 7E so as to be horizontal (the reel leg 8 may be integrally formed with the frame).

[0018] The right frame 7B, which constitutes the frame 7, has the right side plate 2B attached to it, and a space S capable of accommodating various functional components is formed between the frame and the side plate. For this reason, the right side plate 2B functions as a cover that encloses the functional components (the right side plate is also referred to as a cover).

[0019] Furthermore, the left frame 7A of this embodiment constitutes the left side plate 2A, and an annular recess 7a is formed on its inside for housing the flange 3a of the spool 3. In addition, a recess 7b is formed in the central region of the left side plate 2A, and a bearing 10 is disposed within the recess 7b, rotatably supporting the left end of the drive shaft 3A of the spool 3. Moreover, a known spool stopper 12 is installed inside the left side plate 2A to prevent the spool 3 from rotating in the fishing line payout direction. This spool stopper 12 is equipped with a slide lever 12a that protrudes from the outer surface of the left side plate 2A, and by sliding the slide lever 12a, it is possible to switch between a state in which the rotation of the spool 3 in the fishing line payout direction is prevented and a state in which the rotation of the spool 3 in the fishing line payout direction is allowed.

[0020] The right frame 7B is formed in a ring shape with a circular opening 7d on the handle side that allows the spool 3 to be removed. As described above, the right frame 7B is fitted with a right side plate 2B which is a cover body, and various functional components (parts) such as a winding drive mechanism, a drag mechanism, and a clutch mechanism that transmit the rotational driving force of the handle 5 to the spool 3 are housed inside this right side plate 2B.

[0021] A drive shaft 3A is inserted and fixed through the center of the spool 3, and its left end is rotatably supported by the bearing 10 on the left plate 2A (left frame 7A). A bearing 3C is also provided on the right side of the drive shaft 3A of the spool 3, and a pin 3D is provided axially outward from the bearing 3C, through which a pinion gear 23, which slides axially by a clutch mechanism, engages and disengages. The portion of the drive shaft 3A axially outward from the position where the pin 3D is provided is reduced in diameter and inserted through the pinion gear 23.

[0022] The right side plate 2B is detachably fixed to the right frame 7B, and the side of the right frame 7B opposite the spool is closed off by the right side plate 2B. The right side plate 2B is formed in a concave shape so as to create the space S between it and the right frame 7B, and the various functional components described above are arranged within the space S.

[0023] The various functional components to be installed within space S will be described below with reference to Figures 5 through 8. As described above, the space S is equipped with a winding drive mechanism 20 that transmits the rotational driving force of the handle 5 to the spool 3, a drag mechanism 50 that applies the desired braking force to the fishing line unwound from the spool 3, and a clutch mechanism 70 that switches the spool 3 between a winding state and a free rotation state.

[0024] In this embodiment, the set plate 16 is attached and fixed to the right side plate 2B, forming the space S between the set plate 16 and the right side plate 2B, and the mechanisms are arranged within this space S. That is, when the right side plate 2B is removed from the right frame 7B, the winding drive mechanism 20, the drag mechanism 50, and the clutch mechanism 70 are positioned on the right side plate 2B of the set plate 16, and the components of each mechanism are not exposed (they do not scatter even when the right side plate 2B is removed from the right frame 7B).

[0025] The set plate 16 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, comprising a circular, plate-shaped support portion 16a and an annular support portion 16b formed at the outer peripheral end of the support portion 16a and protruding toward the spool side. Multiple fixing screws 17 are screwed into the outer peripheral side of the support portion 16a toward the right side plate 2B (see Figure 8), thereby fixing the set plate 16 to the inner surface of the right side plate 2B with screws.

[0026] Furthermore, the annular support portion 16b of the set plate 16 has fixing portions 16c formed at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. Each fixing portion 16c has a projection 16d that fits into a fixing hole formed in the right side plate 2B. By fitting this projection 16d into a fitting hole formed at a corresponding location on the right side plate, the set plate 16 and the right side plate 2B are positioned and then screwed and fixed to the inner surface of the right side plate 2B.

[0027] Furthermore, multiple set screws 19 are screwed into the outer circumference of the right side plate 2B, and the right side plate 2B is fixed to the right frame 7B by screwing each set screw 19 into the corresponding screw holes formed in the right frame 7B (see Figure 3). The annular support portion 16b of the set plate 16 is fitted into the inner surface of the circular opening 7d formed in the right frame 7B, thereby fixing the right side plate 2B to the right frame 7B.

[0028] A through hole 16e is formed in the center of the support portion 16a of the set plate 16, and a support portion (annular wall portion 16f) is formed to protrude from its periphery toward the spool side. In addition, a recess 16g opening toward the cover body side is formed on a part of the outer circumference of the support portion 16a. The pinion gear 23 constituting the winding drive mechanism 20 is disposed in the through hole 16e, and the base end of the handle shaft 5A constituting the winding drive mechanism 20 is disposed in the recess 16g.

[0029] The configuration of the winding drive mechanism 20 will now be described. As described above, in this embodiment, the handle 5 that rotates the spool 3 is installed on the right side plate 2B, and the winding drive mechanism 20 is disposed in the space S between the set plate 16 and the right side plate 2B. The winding drive mechanism 20 comprises a handle shaft 5A to which the handle 5 is attached, a drive gear 21 rotatably mounted on the handle shaft 5A, and a pinion gear 23 that meshes with the drive gear 21.

[0030] A handle 5, which is operated for winding, is attached to the end of the handle shaft 5A. The handle shaft is rotatably supported within the right side plate 16 by a bearing 25 disposed between it and the right side plate 2B, and a bearing 26 disposed between it and a recess 16g formed in the set plate 16. The pinion gear 23, which meshes with the drive gear 21, has the drive shaft 3A of the spool inserted through it and is supported so as to be able to slide axially with respect to the drive shaft 3A. In this embodiment, both sides of the pinion gear 23 are rotatably supported by bearings 27 and 28, respectively. In this case, the bearing 27 is disposed in the through hole 16e of the set plate 16, and the bearing 28 is mounted on the right side plate 2B and is disposed in a known braking device 29 that contacts the end face of the drive shaft 3A of the spool and applies braking force to the rotation of the spool.

[0031] A known one-way clutch 30 is provided between the handle shaft 5A and the right side plate 2B, allowing the handle 5 to rotate in the fishing line winding direction and preventing reverse rotation. A known drag mechanism 50 is also provided on the handle shaft 5A to apply a desired braking force to the fishing line being unwound from the spool 3. This drag mechanism 50 comprises a plurality of braking plates 51 disposed in an annular recess 21a formed in the drive gear 21, a ratchet gear 52 fixed to the handle shaft 5A so as not to rotate in the axial direction and in contact with the drive gear 21, and an operating knob 55 disposed on the handle shaft 5A that moves in the axial direction. As a result, when the operating knob 55 is rotated, the braking plates 51 are pressed via the pressing body 54 and the inner ring of the one-way clutch 30, and a desired pressing force is applied to the drive gear 21 between it and the handle shaft 5A. In other words, by rotating the operating knob 55, it is possible to adjust the pressing force against the braking plate 51 and apply the desired drag force to the fishing line being fed out from the spool 3.

[0032] Furthermore, a locking pawl (not shown) can be engaged with the ratchet gear 52, so that when slippage occurs in the anti-reverse function of the one-way clutch 30, the reverse rotation of the handle shaft 5 can be reliably prevented.

[0033] The set plate 16 is provided with a known clutch mechanism 70 for switching the spool 3 between a winding state and a free rotation state. This clutch mechanism 70 comprises an operating member 71 disposed on the right side plate 2B and rotatably supported along its outer circumferential surface, a clutch plate 72 rotatably supported on the set plate 16 and rotating in conjunction with the operation of the operating member 71, and an engaging member 74 having a pair of arms that engage with a circumferential groove formed on the outer circumferential surface of the pinion gear 23 and cause the pinion gear 23 to slide axially by the rotation of the clutch plate 72. That is, by operating the operating member 71, the clutch plate 72 is driven to rotate, and a cam formed on its surface causes the engaging member 74 to move axially against the biasing force of biasing springs that bias each arm. Accordingly, the engaging member 74 is configured to slide the pinion gear 23 in the axial direction, and to engage and disengage the non-circular end 23b of the pinion gear 23 with a pin 3D provided on the drive shaft 3A of the spool 3, thereby switching between a power transmission state (clutch ON) and a power disconnection state (clutch OFF).

[0034] The right-side plate 2B has a bulge 2C that bulges out in a roughly semicircular shape to partially accommodate the drive gear 21 mounted on the handle shaft 5A. This bulge 2C is attached to the right frame 7B by screws and closed by a closing member 61 that is also roughly semicircular. In other words, as described above, when the right-side plate 2B with the set plate 16 attached is attached to the right frame 7B, the bulge 2C is closed by the closing member 61 attached to the right frame 7B.

[0035] As described above, the right side plate of the reel body 1 houses numerous components (functional parts), such as the winding drive mechanism, drag mechanism, and clutch mechanism, which are supported by the set plate 16 as described above. In this case, the numerous components are made of different materials and are arranged in contact with or in close proximity to each other. Therefore, if electrically conductive liquids such as seawater or water adhere to them or they are exposed to such an atmosphere, the potential difference will cause an electron flow, inducing corrosion. Furthermore, in this embodiment of a double-bearing reel, a bulge 2C is formed on the right side plate 2B to partially house the drive gear 21 in order to achieve a compact size.

[0036] Therefore, a recess 2D for housing the drive gear is formed in the region of the bulging portion 2C, and moisture tends to accumulate in this recess. Furthermore, since moisture is poured over the reel body from above when it is attached to the fishing rod, it tends to accumulate on the lower side of the reel body. Consequently, the components (functional parts) located in this region are in an environment where corrosion is likely to occur, which is a factor that deteriorates rotational performance.

[0037] In this embodiment, a corrosion-resistant member (corrosion-resistant member) 100, which has a potential difference greater than the potential difference between the set plate 16 and the components made of different materials (functional components such as the components of the winding drive mechanism 20 and the clutch mechanism 70, and mounting parts such as fixing screws), is screw-fastened to the side plate 2B.

[0038] The corrosion-resistant member 100 is made of a material with a high ionization tendency, such as zinc, titanium, aluminum, or magnesium, and is selected and used according to the materials of the other components. The main body 101 of the corrosion-resistant member 100 is formed in the shape of a washer, and the corrosion-resistant member 100 is screwed to the inner surface of the right-side plate 2B by screwing a fixing member 102, such as a screw, into a hole formed in the central part of the main body 101.

[0039] By fixing the corrosion-preventive member 100, which is made of a material with a high ionization tendency, in contact with the right-side plate 2B, even if an electrically conductive liquid such as seawater or water penetrates and generates an electron flow, the electron flow will preferentially occur to the corrosion-preventive member 100, causing corrosion and effectively preventing corrosion of other components.

[0040] For screwing the corrosion protection member 100, for example, as shown in Figure 9, a substantially circular recess 2E can be formed on the inner surface of the side plate 2B, the main body 101 can be set in the recess 2E, and then fixed with screws 102 from above. It is also preferable to thicken the portion (area) where the corrosion protection member 100 is screwed so as not to damage the right side plate 2B. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 10(a), a convex portion 2F that serves as a seat can be formed on the side plate 2B where the corrosion protection member 100 is screwed, thereby improving the fixing strength. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 10(b), the main body 101 of the corrosion protection member 100 can be formed in a ring shape, this main body 101 can be set at any position on the side plate 2B, and screws 102 can be screwed into the holes in the main body 101. With such a configuration, the corrosion protection member 100 can be fixed in an appropriate position.

[0041] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, the corrosion-preventive member 100 is installed in two locations around the pinion gear 23. The washer-shaped body 101 is preferably formed with a diameter D of 12 mm or less, preferably 8 mm (actual product), and a thickness T of 0.5 to 3 mm, preferably about 1 mm. Furthermore, regarding the installation position of such washers, if the distance L from the outer edge of the functional component (in this embodiment, the outer circumference of the drive gear 21) to the outer edge of the body 101 is 10 mm or less, preferably about 6 mm, it is possible to make electrical contact with the corrosion-preventive member 100, thereby providing a sufficient corrosion prevention effect on the components and maintaining the smooth operation of the winding drive mechanism. Note that the above values ​​are examples of preferred sizes for the body 101 and preferred distances from the components, and in this embodiment, the values ​​are not limited to those above.

[0042] Thus, even with a washer-type, miniaturized corrosion-preventive member 100, sufficient corrosion protection for functional components can be achieved, thus preventing the reel body from becoming unnecessarily large. Furthermore, the corrosion-preventive member 100 may be fixed to the right-side plate 2B, or it may be designed to be detachable and replaceable.

[0043] According to the configuration of the corrosion-preventive member 100 of this embodiment, even if a recess 2D is formed in the right-side plate 2B, it is possible to install the corrosion-preventive member 100 in such a position. In other words, even in areas or shapes where moisture tends to accumulate, a large potential difference can preferentially generate an electron flow to the corrosion-preventive member 100, thereby effectively preventing corrosion of the drive gear 21 and pinion gear 23.

[0044] Furthermore, with the washer-type corrosion protection member 100 described above, if the height (maximum height) of the right side plate 2B in the horizontal direction when the reel body 1 is attached to the fishing rod is defined as H (see Figure 7), the corrosion protection member 100 can also be screwed in within a range of 1 / 2H or less of the height of the right side plate.

[0045] Thus, although the lower side of the reel body 1 is an area where moisture tends to accumulate, it is easy to install a washer-type corrosion-preventive member 100 in this area, making it possible to effectively suppress corrosion of functional parts.

[0046] Here, we will explain the experimental results regarding the changes in the components of a fishing reel, in which the above-described washer-type corrosion-preventive member 100 is attached around the drive gear and pinion gear of the right-side plate 2B, and which was continuously immersed in seawater, based on the photographs in Figure 11(a) and (b).

[0047] Figures 11(a) and 11(b) are photographs showing the corrosion state when a corrosion experiment was conducted using the double-bearing reels shown in Figures 1 to 10. Figure 11(a) shows an example where the washer-type corrosion protection member described above was not attached, and Figure 11(b) shows an example where the washer-type corrosion protection member described above was attached. In the experiment, the condition of the double-bearing reel without the washer-type corrosion protection member described above and the double-bearing reel with the washer-type corrosion protection member described above were photographed after being immersed in seawater and dried multiple times on the right-side plate 2B.

[0048] As shown in the photograph in Figure 11(a), without the washer-type corrosion protection member described above, white, uneven deposits were observed on the inner surface of the main part of the right-side plate 2B, and on a portion of the outer surface, in the areas where components were installed, indicating corrosion. Furthermore, such deposits were observed not only on the right-side plate 2B, but also on the surface areas of the set plate 16, drive gear 21, and pinion gear 23.

[0049] On the other hand, as shown in the photograph in Figure 11(b), when the washer-type corrosion protection member described above was attached to the right-side plate, no precipitates appeared on the inner and outer surfaces of the right-side plate 2B, the set plate 16, the drive gear 21, and the pinion gear 23. However, precipitates did appear around the washer-type corrosion protection member.

[0050] In this way, by screwing a washer-type corrosion-preventive member to the area surrounding the components of the left-side plate, the potential difference between the corrosion-preventive member and the functional component increases, generating an electron flow. This actively corrodes the corrosion-preventive member 100 and prevents corrosion of other components. In this case, since the corrosion-preventive member is simply screwed to the inner surface of the right-side plate (in the shape of a small washer), it is easy to install in the area surrounding the components. In particular, it is easy to install in areas where moisture tends to accumulate (recesses in the side plates and set plates, the lower side of the reel body, and areas where various components are concentrated), making it possible to effectively suppress corrosion of the components.

[0051] Figures 12 to 16 show a second embodiment of a fishing reel. This embodiment is a typical double-bearing reel, such as a baitcasting reel, and shows an example in which a washer-type corrosion-preventive member is placed on the inner surface of the side plate that constitutes the reel body. In describing this embodiment below, components having the same function as those in the above-described embodiment will be given the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions will be omitted.

[0052] In this embodiment, the reel body 1 of the double-bearing reel has a known level wind mechanism 80 disposed on the front side of the spool 3, which is rotatably supported between the left plate 2A and the right plate 2B, and an operating member 71A of the clutch mechanism 70 is disposed on the rear side of the spool 3 so as to be able to move up and down. In this embodiment as well, a handle (not shown) is provided on the right plate 2B side, and the spool 3 is rotated via the winding drive mechanism by winding the handle (right-handle type).

[0053] In the double-bearing reel described above, when the clutch mechanism 70 is set to a non-power transmission state (clutch OFF), the operating member 71A is pressed downward. The clutch mechanism 70 includes a clutch plate 72 that is rotatably supported on the set plate 16 and rotates in conjunction with the pressing operation of the operating member 71A, and an engaging member 74 having a pair of arms that engage with a circumferential groove formed on the outer surface of the pinion gear 23 and cause the pinion gear 23 to slide in the axial direction by the rotation operation of the clutch plate 72.

[0054] In other words, by pushing down the operating member 71A, the clutch plate 72 is driven to rotate, and a cam formed on its surface causes the engaging member 74 to move axially against the biasing force of the biasing springs that bias each arm. Accordingly, the engaging member 74 slides the pinion gear 23 in the axial direction, and the non-circular cross-section end of the pinion gear 23 engages and disengages with a pin provided on the drive shaft 3A of the spool 3, thereby enabling switching between a power transmission state (clutch ON) and a power disconnection state (clutch OFF).

[0055] Since the clutch mechanism 70 has many functional components concentrated in it, it is preferable to screw the corrosion-resistant member 100 to the right-side plate 2B in the area surrounding the clutch mechanism (see Figures 14 to 16). In this embodiment, the corrosion-resistant member 100 is disposed on the right-side plate at the side of the pinion gear 23, which constitutes the clutch mechanism 70 and slides in the axial direction.

[0056] As described above, the clutch mechanism 70 has a dense arrangement of components, including a clutch plate 72 that rotates in conjunction with the pressing operation of the operating member 71A, the pinion gear 23, and an engaging member 74 which has a pair of arms that engage with a circumferential groove formed on the outer surface of the pinion gear 23 and cause the pinion gear 23 to slide in the axial direction by the rotation of the clutch plate 72. Therefore, by arranging a washer-type corrosion-preventive member 100 in the aforementioned position around the clutch mechanism, corrosion of the clutch mechanism, where moisture tends to accumulate, can be effectively prevented, enabling stable clutch operation.

[0057] The number and position of the corrosion protection members 100 can be modified as appropriate. In this case, it is preferable that the corrosion protection members 100 are screwed in near at least a part of at least one component (or one of the gears if they are meshing gears) of the components of the winding drive mechanism 20 or clutch mechanism 70 that come into contact with each other. Specifically, "nearby" means, for example, that the component and the screwed-in corrosion protection member overlap when viewed from above (for drive gears, this means that they overlap even if the corrosion protection member 100 and the drive gear 21 are spaced apart in the axial direction), and it is also acceptable for the component and the corrosion protection member not to come into contact.

[0058] By arranging washer-type corrosion-preventive members 100 around the winding drive mechanism and, furthermore, around the power-transmitting gears (for example, the power-transmitting gear portion of the level wind mechanism 80), corrosion of the components can be effectively suppressed. Therefore, regardless of the installation location, the washer-type corrosion-preventive members can be attached to the optimal position to suppress corrosion of the drive parts.

[0059] As described in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is characterized by the ability to attach and detach a corrosion-resistant member to the inside of the reel body of a fishing reel or to the surface of a component exposed to the outside of the reel body (preferably in a position where it cannot be seen), and if corrosion progresses, maintenance work can be performed to replace the corrosion-resistant member with a dedicated corrosion-resistant member. Therefore, the present invention includes a corrosion member that is detachable from a portion where components of dissimilar materials are arranged in contact or in close proximity, and is made of a material that has a potential difference greater than the potential difference between the components of dissimilar materials. Such a corrosion member can be manufactured and sold as a replacement part (special product), and its shape can be specified depending on the mounting position and mounting method, and it may be made into a block shape or a shape that has some kind of function, in addition to being in the shape of a plate.

[0060] Furthermore, forming such corrosion-resistant components into zinc plates improves workability and reduces costs.

[0061] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and can be modified in various ways.

[0062] In addition to the double-bearing type reels described above, this can be applied to various types of fishing reels, including spinning reels, electric reels, and single-bearing reels. In this case, the washer-type corrosion protection member can be installed in the housing that constitutes the reel body and houses the various components. Its mounting position can also be changed in various ways. Furthermore, corrosion can occur not only through contact between metal components but also between dissimilar materials such as carbon and aluminum, so the corrosion protection member 100 should be made of the optimal material, taking into account the potential difference between the components. In the above configuration, the washer type can be an elliptical or polygonal shape in addition to a disc shape (ring shape). Furthermore, the body of the corrosion protection member can be made into various shapes. For example, the corrosion protection member can be formed into a thin plate shape and small (maximum length of 12 mm or less), and fixed inside the side plate, and can be appropriately deformed according to its placement position. Furthermore, the method of fixing the corrosion protection member to the side plate or housing can be by adhesive, etc.

[0063] Furthermore, each of the constituent elements described in the claims may be implemented in any combination. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0064] 1. Reel body 2A,2B Left and right side plates 5 handles 8 reel legs 16 Set Plates 20. Winding drive mechanism 70 Clutch mechanism 100 Corrosion-resistant material 101 Main Unit 102 screws

Claims

1. A fishing reel having a reel body comprising a spool around which fishing line is wound, a handle for winding the spool, and a winding drive mechanism installed between the spool and the handle for transmitting the winding operation of the handle to the spool, The reel body is equipped with a side plate that covers the winding drive mechanism, A fishing reel with a washer-type corrosion-resistant component screwed to the aforementioned side plate.

2. The winding drive mechanism includes a drive gear and a pinion gear that are rotationally driven by the winding operation of the handle. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the corrosion-preventive member is provided around the drive gear and / or pinion gear.

3. The winding drive mechanism is mounted on the rotation axis of the spool and includes a pinion gear that meshes with the drive gear. The pinion gear is engaged with a clutch mechanism that turns on and off the power transmission to the spool by the winding drive mechanism. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the corrosion-preventive member is provided around the clutch mechanism.

4. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of the side plate is increased in the portion where the corrosion-resistant member is screwed in.

5. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the side plate has a protrusion formed on the portion where the corrosion-resistant member is screwed in.

6. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein, when the reel body is attached to a fishing rod, the height of the side plate in the horizontal direction is defined as H, the corrosion-resistant member is screwed in within a range of 1 / 2H or less of the height of the side plate.

7. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the corrosion-preventive member is screwed in near at least a portion of at least one of the components of the winding drive mechanism that are in contact with each other.

8. A fishing reel having a reel body comprising a spool around which fishing line is wound, a handle for winding the spool, and a winding drive mechanism installed between the spool and the handle for transmitting the winding operation of the handle to the spool, The reel body comprises a housing that accommodates the winding drive mechanism, A fishing reel in which a washer-type corrosion-resistant component is screwed to the inner surface of the aforementioned housing.

9. The enclosure contains components made of different materials, The fishing reel according to claim 8, wherein the corrosion-preventive member is greater than the potential difference between the dissimilar material components around the component.

10. The fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the washer-type corrosion-preventive member is formed in a ring shape with a wall thickness of 0.5 to 3 mm and a diameter of 12 mm or less.

11. The fishing reel according to claim 10, wherein the washer-type corrosion-preventive member is fixed to the side plate by screwing a screw into a hole in the ring-shaped body.

12. A fishing reel having a reel body comprising a spool around which fishing line is wound, a handle for winding the spool, and a winding drive mechanism installed between the spool and the handle for transmitting the winding operation of the handle to the spool, The reel body comprises a housing that accommodates the winding drive mechanism, A fishing reel in which a corrosion-resistant member, formed with a maximum length of 12 mm or less, is fixed to the inner surface of the aforementioned housing.

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