Fishing reel

The fishing reel integrates dual drag mechanisms with adjustable friction control and directional clutch functionality to enhance drag force without enlarging the reel, addressing limitations in conventional designs.

JP2026105290APending Publication Date: 2026-06-26SHIMANO INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
SHIMANO INC
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Conventional fishing reels with drag mechanisms face limitations in maximum drag force due to gear ratio constraints, leading to increased reel size and operational difficulties when enhancing drag force, and require stronger components like a larger roller clutch.

Method used

A fishing reel design incorporating a first and second drag mechanism, where the second drag mechanism includes a drag gear and drag receiver to restrict rotation relative to the reel body, with an adjustment mechanism for frictional force control and a one-way clutch to manage drag force directionally, allowing for high drag force application without enlarging the reel.

Benefits of technology

The design enhances drag force while maintaining a compact size, enabling effective drag force application during line winding and unwinding without interference, and allows for adjustable drag settings.

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Abstract

To provide a fishing reel that can add drag force while suppressing the increase in reel size. [Solution] A fishing reel comprising: a reel body; a handle rotatably mounted on the reel body; a drive shaft that rotates integrally with the handle; a drive gear provided around the drive shaft; a first drag mechanism capable of restricting the relative rotation between the drive gear and the drive shaft; and a second drag mechanism that restricts the rotation of the drive gear relative to the reel body.
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