Rod Stand

Abstract

To provide a fishing rod stand which can easily accommodate the inclination or unevenness of a place where it is placed and can be stably placed. [Configuration] The equipment comprises a main unit 10 having a handle and multiple poles, a leg unit 20 having a leg mounting base and multiple legs attached to the leg mounting base, and a movable joint mechanism 30 connecting the main unit 10 and the leg unit 20. The relative angle between the main unit 10 and the leg unit 20 can be freely changed via the movable joint mechanism.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a fishing rod stand. [Background technology]

[0002] Fishing rod stands (hereinafter simply referred to as "rod stands") are used for the purpose of transporting or holding multiple fishing rods in an upright position. A known example of this type of rod stand is a tripod-type rod stand with three legs, as described in Patent Document 1, for example. This tripod-type rod stand has a rod holder disposed and fixed between adjacent legs, and is configured so that a fishing rod is inserted into each rod holder and placed on a support surface such as the ground using the three legs in an upright position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2009-50187 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in this tripod-type rod stand, if the surface where the rod stand is placed is inclined, has a step, or is uneven, the rod stand will be tilted and unstable. In such an unstable tilted state, there is a risk that the fishing rod will fall over together with the rod stand. If the rod stand falls over, the fishing rod, reel, etc. may be damaged or broken, or people around may be inconvenienced. Thus, in the conventional rod stand, there was a problem that it was difficult to place it stably when the surface where the rod stand is placed is inclined or uneven.

[0005] The problem that this invention aims to solve is to provide a rod stand that can easily accommodate the inclination or unevenness of the mounting surface at the mounting location and can hold a fishing rod and mount it in a stable state. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems and has the following configuration.

[0007] [1] A main unit having a plurality of rod tubes; a leg unit having a leg mounting base and a plurality of legs attached to the leg mounting base; a movable joint mechanism that connects the leg unit to the main body unit; Equipped with A rod stand characterized in that the relative angle between the leg unit and the main unit can be freely changed via the movable joint mechanism.

[0008] [2] The leg is: A first leg having a base end attached to the leg mounting base; a second leg having a base end rotatably attached to a tip end of the first leg; Equipped with 2. The rod stand according to claim 1, wherein the second leg is connected to the first leg so that the angle therebetween can be freely changed.

[0009] [3] The main unit comprises: An upper holding plate; A lower holding plate disposed below the upper holding plate; Equipped with 3. The rod stand according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the upper holding plate has an opening formed in its center.

[0010] [4] A rod stand as described in paragraph 3 above, wherein the upper holding plate has an upwardly rising edge formed on its periphery.

[0011] [5] A rod stand described in any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, wherein the main unit includes a handle support with a handle attached to the upper portion, and a cover member made of foamed resin is provided on the outer periphery of the handle support. Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to the invention described in the previous paragraph [1], the rod stand is provided with a main unit having multiple rod tubes, a leg unit having a leg mounting base and multiple legs attached to the leg mounting base, so that multiple fishing rods can be transported or placed in a state where they are inserted and held in the rod tubes. In addition, the rod stand is provided with a movable joint mechanism that connects the main unit and the leg unit, and the relative angle between the leg unit and the main unit can be freely changed via the movable joint mechanism. Therefore, even on slopes or uneven ground, the movable joint mechanism allows the main unit to be stably placed on a mounting surface such as the ground in a vertical state with the fishing rods inserted and held in the rod tubes. This prevents the fishing rods stored in the rod stand from falling over or being damaged due to the fall.

[0013] According to the invention described in the previous paragraph [2], at least a part of the legs can be folded for compact storage.

[0014] According to the invention described in the previous paragraph [3], an opening is formed in the center of the upper holding plate, so that beverage containers such as PET bottles can be stably stored in the opening formed in the upper holding plate. By storing beverage containers such as PET bottles in this way, the overall weight can be increased and stability can be improved.

[0015] According to the invention described in the preceding paragraph [4], a raised edge portion is formed on the periphery of the upper holding plate, so that lures, sinkers and other fishing equipment can be placed stably on the upper holding plate without slipping off.

[0016] According to the invention described in the preceding paragraph [5], since it is equipped with a handle, the fishing rod can be easily carried with the rod inserted in the rod barrel, and since a cover member made of foamed resin is provided on the outer periphery of the handle support, lures, etc. can be hung on the cover member and stored. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a rod stand according to the present invention. [Figure 2(a)] FIG. 2(a) is an overall perspective view showing a state in which the main unit and the leg unit are separated. [Figure 2(a1)] FIG. 2(a1) is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line a1-a1 in FIG. 2(a). [Figure 2(a2)] FIG. 2(a2) is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line a2-a2 in FIG. 2(a). [Figure 2(b)] FIG. 2(b) is a perspective view of the lower support plate separated from the leg unit. [Figure 2(c)] FIG. 2(c) is a right side view showing the vicinity of the leg unit. [Figure 2(c1)] FIG. 2(c1) is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line c1-c1 in FIG. 2(c). [Diagram 3] Fig. 3 is a right side view of the rod stand according to the present invention. Fig. 3(a) is a right side view with the legs open. Fig. 3(b) is a right side view with the legs closed. Fig. 3(c) is a right side view showing a state in which the leg unit is tilted relative to the main unit via the movable joint mechanism. [Figure 4] Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of use. Fig. 4(a) is an explanatory diagram showing the state of use in which a fishing rod is inserted into the rod holder and carried by the handle. Fig. 4(b) is an explanatory diagram showing the state of use in which the main unit is placed vertically with the leg units inclined relative to the main unit. Fig. 4(c) is an explanatory diagram showing the state of use in which a plastic bottle is attached to the center of the main unit. Fig. 4(d) is an explanatory diagram showing the state of use in which a lure is placed on the upper holding plate of the main unit and the lure is hooked on a cover member attached to the outer periphery of the handle support. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] Hereinafter, the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. For the sake of convenience, the side to which the handle is attached will be referred to as the front.

[0019] The rod stand 1 according to the present invention is used for transporting or placing a plurality of fishing rods FL each inserted in a rod case 13. As shown in FIG.

[0020] (Main unit) As shown in Fig. 2(a), the main unit 10 has an upper holding plate 11 and a lower holding plate 12 arranged below the upper holding plate 11 at a predetermined distance. The upper holding plate 11 and the lower holding plate 12 are each formed by processing a metal such as duralumin. The upper holding plate 11 and the lower holding plate 12 are arranged parallel to each other. In this embodiment, a total of six rod tubes 13 are fixed to the outer periphery of the upper holding plate 11 and the lower holding plate 12 in a vertically arranged state.

[0021] These rod cylinders 13 are each set to have an inner diameter and length that allow the grip portion of the fishing rod FL to be inserted from above. The rod cylinder 13 is composed of a metal pipe 14 that is open at both the top and bottom ends, and a short cylindrical resin protective member 15 that is fitted and fixed into the top end. This protective member 15 absorbs and receives the shock of the mounting arm of the reel R fixed to the fishing rod FL when the grip portion of the fishing rod FL is inserted, preventing damage to the fishing rod FL, reel R, etc.

[0022] In addition, a receiving portion 15a having a generally V-shaped recess is formed in the upper end of the protective member 15. When the fishing rod FL is inserted into the rod case 13, the mounting arm of the reel R attached to the fishing rod FL is locked in the receiving portion 15a and held immovable against rotation.

[0023] As shown in Figure 2 (a1), the rod tube 13 is fixed to the peripheral portions of the upper and lower holding plates 11 and 12 by a pair of screw members 16 and 16 inserted into the pipe 14 through a pair of upper and lower screw insertion holes 14a formed in the pipe 14.

[0024] In this embodiment, the rod case 13 is shown as having an open lower end, but it may have a bottom portion whose lower end is closed with a cap or the like. In this case, a fishing rod without a reel attached can be held at the bottom portion.

[0025] In the main unit 10, as shown in Fig. 2(a), the handle support 17 is inserted into a hole formed in a portion of the periphery of the upper holding plate 11 in a vertically penetrating manner, and the lower end of the handle support 17 is fixed to the lower holding plate 12 from its lower part by screwing with a nut N. Thus, in this embodiment, only the lower end of the handle support 17 is fastened and fixed to the lower holding plate 12 by the nut N, but the handle support 17 may be fixed to at least one of the upper holding plate 11 and the lower holding plate 12. Alternatively, the handle support 17 may be fixed to both the upper holding plate 11 and the lower holding plate 12. The upper end of the handle support 17 is bent outward, and a short column-shaped handle H is fixed to the tip of the handle support 17 in a manner perpendicular to the tip.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 3, the handle H is provided at an angle with respect to the axial direction of the main unit 10. By optimizing the position, mounting angle, center of gravity balance, etc. of the handle H, when the handle H is gripped with a fishing rod FL attached, as shown in FIG. 4(a), the fishing rod FL can be carried stably with good balance in a tilted forward state. This makes it possible to move around without hindrance even in areas where branches grow out to cover a relatively low position. In addition, the material of the handle H is not particularly limited, but it is preferably made of resin such as ABS. By making it out of a resin material in this way, it is less likely to feel cold even in cold seasons, reducing discomfort.

[0027] The upper holding plate 11 and the lower holding plate 12 are each formed in a polygonal shape in plan view, for example, as shown in FIG. 2(a). However, the shape is not particularly limited. For example, they may be formed in any shape, such as a circular shape in plan view. In this embodiment, a hole 11a large enough to insert a 500 ml PET bottle is formed in the center of the upper holding plate 11. As shown in FIG. 4(c) and (d), the PET bottle inserted in the hole 11a can be supported by the lower holding plate 12. Since a beverage container such as a PET bottle can be inserted and arranged in this way, it is convenient for the user, and the added weight can further improve stability.

[0028] Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 2(a), rising edges 11b and 11c rising upward are formed on the outer peripheral edge of the upper holding plate 11 and the inner peripheral edge of the hole 11a. Therefore, a recessed receiving portion is formed along the circumferential direction on the upper surface of the upper holding plate 11. This reduces the risk of lure L, sinker, or other fishing equipment slipping or falling off, for example, as shown in Fig. 4(d).

[0029] (Leg unit) 2(a), the leg unit 20 includes a block-shaped leg mounting base 21 and four legs 22 arranged at approximately equal intervals around the four locations of the leg mounting base 21. The leg unit 20 is also made of the same metal material as the upper holding plate 11 and the lower holding plate 12 described above.

[0030] Each leg 22 is composed of a first leg portion 23 and a second leg portion 24. As shown in FIG. 2(b), the first leg portion 23 has a base end portion 23a and a tip end portion 23b. The base end portion 23a of the first leg portion 23 is fixed to the leg mounting base 21 by a bolt 25 (see FIG. 2(a)) so as to be inclined obliquely upward with respect to the leg mounting base 21. As shown in FIG. 2(a2), the tip portion 23b of the first leg portion 23 is bifurcated and has bifurcated portions 23b1 and 23b2. The base end portion 24a of the second leg portion 24 is fitted into the bifurcated portions 23b1 and 23b2 of the first leg portion 23. In this fitted state, the bifurcated portions 23b1 and 23b2 of the first leg portion 23 and the base end portion 24a of the second leg portion 24 are movably connected and fixed by a screw member 28 via washers W1 and W2. The tightening force of the screw member 28 presses the bifurcated portions 23a1 and 23b1 against the base end portion 24a of the second leg portion 24 via the washers W1 and W2.

[0031] Therefore, by adjusting the tightening force of the screw member 28, the frictional force between the first leg 23 and the second leg 24 can fix and hold the second leg 24 at any leg opening angle relative to the first leg 23. For example, as shown in Fig. 3(a) it is possible to set the legs in a leg opening state in which all the legs 22 are opened, and as shown in Fig. 3(b) it is possible to set the legs in a leg closing state in which all the legs 22 are closed. It is also possible to set any opening angle between the leg opening state and the leg closing state.

[0032] Since the opening angle of each of the four legs 22 can be adjusted independently, the opening angle of each leg 22 can be adjusted separately in accordance with the unevenness of the placement surface.

[0033] (Movable joint mechanism) The main unit 10 and the leg unit 20 are connected via a movable joint mechanism 30.

[0034] As shown in Figures 2(b) and 2(c1), the movable joint mechanism 30 is composed of a pair of upper mounting pieces 31 and 31, a mounting block 32, a pair of lower mounting pieces 33 and 33, a pair of screw members 35 and 35, and a total of four washers W3, W4, W3, and W4.

[0035] The pair of left and right upper mounting pieces 31 and 31 are formed facing each other with a downward protrusion at a predetermined distance from the lower surface of the lower holding plate 12. The mounting block 32 protrudes upward from the center of the upper surface of the leg mounting base 21. The pair of left and right lower mounting pieces 33 and 33 are formed to protrude upward from the upper surface of the leg mounting base 21 and are provided spaced apart from both side surfaces of the mounting block 32.

[0036] As shown in Fig. 2(c1), the upper mounting piece 31 is fitted between the mounting block 32 and the lower mounting piece 33. A washer W3 is interposed between the mounting block 32 and the upper mounting piece 31. A washer W4 is also interposed between the upper mounting piece 31 and the lower mounting piece 33. In this state, a pair of left and right screw members 35 and 35 are inserted through the lower mounting piece 33, washer W4, upper mounting piece 31, and washer W3 in this order, and screwed into the screw holes of the mounting block 32. As a result, the lower holding board 12 and the leg mounting base 21 are fixed via the movable joint mechanism 30 in a rotatable state around the axis of the screw member 35.

[0037] The frictional force of the movable joint mechanism 30 can be adjusted by adjusting the tightening force of the screw member 35. Therefore, the main unit 10 can be tilted to any tilt angle relative to the leg unit 20 via the movable joint mechanism 30 and fixed in that state. The washers W3 and W4 are not particularly limited, but the frictional force can be increased by using washers made of, for example, POM (polyacetal) or asbestos.

[0038] (Tilt operation) The main unit 10 can be tilted relative to the leg unit 20 as follows. That is, the four legs 22 of the leg unit 20 are placed in contact with a support surface such as the ground. At this time, the degree of opening of each leg 22 can be adjusted separately in accordance with the unevenness of the support surface, so that all legs 22 are placed on the support surface. In this placed state, the handle H of the main unit 10 is used to apply a pushing or pulling force around the axis of the screw member 36 of the movable joint mechanism 30 until the desired angle is reached. This allows the main unit 10 to be placed in a vertical state.

[0039] (Usage) As shown in Fig. 4(a), the rod stand 1 can be carried by holding the handle H with the fishing rods FL inserted into the rod holders 13. At this time, the fishing rods FL are tilted forward, so the tips of the rods are kept low. This makes it easy to transport the rod stand 1 even in places with height restrictions.

[0040] Furthermore, when placing the fishing rod FL on a stepped surface, the fishing rod FL can be placed vertically by tilting the leg unit 20 relative to the main unit 10 via the movable joint mechanism 30, as shown in Fig. 4(b). Therefore, the fishing rod FL can be held stably with the main unit 10 placed vertically.

[0041] Furthermore, a hole 11a is formed in the center of the upper holding plate 11, so that beverage containers such as plastic bottles can be inserted from above and stored stably, as shown in FIG. 4(c).

[0042] Furthermore, the upper holding plate 11 has upwardly rising edges 11b and 11c formed on its periphery and on the periphery of the hole 11a, so that lure L, sinkers and other fishing equipment can be stably placed on it without slipping off, as shown in FIG. 4(d).

[0043] In addition, a cover member C made of foamed resin such as urethane is arranged around the handle support 17 of the main unit 10, so that a lure L or the like can be hung on the cover member C, as shown in (d) of Figure 4.

[0044] (Modification) In the above embodiment, the movable joint mechanism 30 is configured so that the relative angle between the main unit 10 and the leg unit 20 can be freely changed around the axis of the screw member 35, but the movable joint mechanism 30 of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a movable joint mechanism such as a ball joint may be used. In this case, it can be tilted in all directions.

[0045] In addition, while the movable joint mechanism 30 maintains the angle by friction in the above-mentioned embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a click mechanism or a fixed member may be used in combination.

[0046] The rod stand 1 according to this embodiment is basically made of metal members, except for the handle H, the receiving portion 15a, and the cover member C. As the metal, for example, duralumin is preferably used. By making the main components out of metal in this way, there is an advantage that the weight can be increased and the center of gravity can be lowered, thereby improving stability. However, in the present invention, the main components are not limited to being made of metal members, and they may be made of resin or other materials.

[0047] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0048] The rod stand according to the present invention can be used as a fishing rod holder for transporting multiple fishing rods or for holding them in an upright position. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1. Rod stand 10...Main unit 11...Upper holding plate 12...Lower holding board 13... Rod tube 15...Receiving part 20...Leg unit 21...Leg mounting base 22...legs 23...1st leg 24...Second leg 30... Movable joint mechanism 31...Upper mounting piece 32...Mounting block 33...Lower mounting piece 35...Screw member C...Cover material H...Handle W1, W2, W3, W4...washers

Claims

1. A main body unit having a plurality of rod tubes; a leg unit having a leg mounting base and a plurality of legs attached to the leg mounting base; a movable joint mechanism that connects the leg unit to the main body unit; Equipped with A rod stand characterized in that the relative angle between the leg unit and the main unit can be freely changed via the movable joint mechanism.

2. 2. The rod stand according to claim 1, wherein the angle of at least a part of the leg relative to the leg mounting base is changeable.

3. The main unit includes: An upper holding plate; A lower holding plate disposed below the upper holding plate; Equipped with 3. The rod stand according to claim 1, wherein the upper holding plate has an opening formed in a central portion thereof.

4. 4. The rod stand according to claim 3, wherein the upper holding plate has an upwardly rising edge formed on its periphery.

5. 3. The rod stand according to claim 1, wherein the main unit includes a handle support having a handle provided on an upper portion thereof, and a cover member made of foamed resin is provided on an outer periphery of the handle support.

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