Rod cover for multi-piece rods

Abstract

To provide a rod cover that prevents damage to a rod or a piece member tip of a multi-piece rod when it is carried.SOLUTION: A rod cover for a multi-piece rod comprises multiple first hollow hard members constituted in parallel, a connection member connected to the hollow hard members, and a fixing member provided on the connection member. When the multi-piece rod is divided into multiple pieces and piled, tips of respective piece members are covered with the hollow hard members, and in this state, the piece members are fixed by wrapping the piece members with the fixing member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a rod cover for use with a fishing rod, and more particularly to a rod cover suitable for use with a multi-piece fishing rod. [Background technology]

[0002] There are two types of fishing rods: one-piece rods and multi-piece rods.

[0003] A one-piece rod is a rod with no seams. In contrast, a multi-piece rod is made up of two or more pieces (hereinafter, "piece parts") that can be joined together to form a single rod. A fishing rod itself is relatively long, so it is hard to say it is convenient to carry around. A multi-piece rod has the advantage that it is easy to carry around because each piece is short, as it is divided into multiple pieces.

[0004] Although fishing rods themselves are flexible, they are not necessarily resistant to impacts. In particular, the tip of a fishing rod is thin, so it may be damaged by being hit or broken when carried. For this reason, a technology called a head cover for protecting the tip of the rod has been disclosed (Patent Document 1, Non-Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2012-244958 A [Non-patent literature]

[0006] [Non-Patent Document 1] FIVE TWO Rod Head Cover (URL ; https: / / www.backlash.co.jp / item / 10001856 / ) DISCLOSURE OF THEINVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 1 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "prior art") are useful in that they can protect the tip of a fishing rod. However, there are also issues when using the prior art with a multi-piece rod. In other words, when the head cover described in the prior art is used, the tips of the piece members of the multi-piece rod overlap each other inside the head cover. Therefore, there is a risk that the tips of the piece members may be damaged due to shaking or impact during transportation or transportation.

[0008] In the first place, in the prior art, the tips of the piece components of the multi-piece rod are not fixed within a certain space within the cover, or the tips of each component overlap and come into contact with each other, creating the possibility of damage. For this reason, in order to separate the piece components and prevent the tips from touching each other, the tip of each piece component is wrapped and fixed with a belt-shaped member equipped with a hook-and-loop fastener, and the device can be carried without using a head cover. However, even in such a case, the wrapping condition must be devised, which is relatively cumbersome.

[0009] In light of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a rod cover that is less likely to damage the tips of the piece members when carrying a multi-piece rod. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] As a result of extensive research, the inventors came up with the idea of ​​a rod cover for a multi-piece rod that has a hollow rigid member corresponding to the number of piece members of the multi-piece rod, holds the tips of the piece members inside the hollow rigid member with some play, and allows the piece members to be wrapped and fixed with a fixing member, thereby completing the invention.

[0011] The present invention comprises the following configuration. [1] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod comprising a plurality of first hollow rigid members arranged in parallel, a connecting member connected to the hollow rigid members, and a band-shaped member provided on the connecting member, wherein the hollow rigid members have a shape which is either cylindrical, elliptical cylindrical, or polygonal, and have an open bottom, and wherein when a multi-piece rod is divided into a plurality of pieces and stacked, the tip of each piece member is covered by the hollow rigid member, and in this state, the piece members are fixed by wrapping them with a fixing member.

[0012] [2] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod as described in [1], in which a second hollow rigid member having a further hollow shape is connected to a connecting member on the opposite side to the first hollow rigid member, and the top and bottom surfaces of the second hollow rigid member are open. [3] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod as described in [2], in which the same number of second hollow rigid members as the first hollow rigid members are connected.

[0013] [4] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to any one of [1] to [3], in which all or a plurality of upper surfaces of the first hollow rigid member are open. [5] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod described in any one of [1] to [3], in which at least one upper surface of the first hollow rigid member is covered.

[0014] [6] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod described in any one of [1] to [5], wherein the hollow rigid member has a shape of either a cylindrical shape, an elliptical cylindrical shape, or a polygonal cylindrical shape. [7] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod described in any one of [1] to [6], having a notch in the longitudinal direction on the side of the hollow rigid member. [8] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod as described in [7], wherein the cutout is provided in an opposite direction to the central axis of the rod cover. [9] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod as described in [7] or [8], wherein the notch is provided on an approximately straight line between the first hollow rigid member and the second hollow rigid member which correspond to each other on the longitudinal axis.

[0015]

[10] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod described in any of [1] to [9], wherein the fixing member is one or more of a belt-shaped member, a string-shaped member, or a strip-shaped member.

[11] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod described in any one of [1] to

[10] , in which one end of a belt-shaped member is fixed to a connecting member and the other end is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener.

[12] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod described in any of [1] to

[11] , wherein the multi-piece rod is a multi-piece rod that can be separated into 2 to 5 piece members.

[13] A rod cover for a multi-piece rod as described in any one of [1] to

[12] , wherein the first hollow hard member, the connecting member, and the second hollow hard member are formed of hard plastic.

[14] A terminal strip fixing member for a multi-piece rod used in combination with any one of the rod covers for a multi-piece rod [1] to

[13] , characterized in that the terminal strip fixing member has a hook-and-loop fastener at one end and a thick cushion member at the other end, and the cushion member is placed against the terminal of the piece member, and the terminal strip fixing member is wrapped around the terminal strip fixing member and fastened with the hook-and-loop fastener. Effect of the Invention

[0016] The present invention makes it possible to provide a rod cover that is less likely to damage the tips of the piece components when carrying a multi-piece rod. In other words, by using the multi-piece rod cover of the present invention, it is possible to hold and fix the tips of the piece components with some play in their respective independent spaces. This protects the tips of the piece components from direct contact with the outside when carrying the product, and prevents the tips of the piece components from coming into contact with each other even if they are subjected to external stimuli, making it possible to prevent damage to the tips of the piece components. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] A diagram showing a two-piece rod being fixed using a rod cover for a multi-piece rod and a band-shaped fixing member for the end of a multi-piece rod. [Diagram 2] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a tip portion of a rod cover for a multi-piece rod. [Diagram 3] A diagram showing the connecting portion and band-shaped member of a multi-piece rod cover. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a multi-piece rod cover with cutouts. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a multi-piece rod cover without a cutout. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a multi-piece rod cover that does not include a second hollow rigid member. [Figure 7] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing prototypes of a multi-piece rod cover and a strip-shaped fixing member for the end of a multi-piece rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] <<Summary of the Invention>> The rod cover for a multi-piece rod of the present invention comprises a plurality of first hollow rigid members arranged in parallel, a connecting member connected to the hollow rigid members, and a fixing member provided on the connecting member, and is characterized in that when the multi-piece rod is divided into a plurality of pieces and stacked, the tip of each piece member is covered by the hollow rigid member, and in this state, the piece members are fixed by wrapping them with the fixing member. According to the present invention, it is possible to wrap and fix the tip of the piece member with the fixing member while keeping the tip of the piece member held in an independent space of the first hollow hard member. Therefore, when carrying the piece member, the tip of the piece member is protected from direct contact from the outside, and even if there is an external stimulus, the tips do not come into contact with each other, which has the effect of preventing damage to the tip. In addition, the multi-piece rod cover of the present invention can be used with relatively simple operations, since it allows the piece members to be carried by simply inserting the tip of the piece member into the first hollow rigid member and wrapping and fixing it with the fixing member.

[0019] In this specification, each component of a multi-piece rod is called a piece component. When configured as a rod, the tip side is called the tip or top surface, and the opposite side is called the end or bottom surface (see Figure 1). In addition, the direction of the rod itself is defined as the long axis direction.

[0020] In the present invention, "configured in parallel" is defined as hollow hard members being configured side by side, as shown in FIG. Furthermore, so long as it is in keeping with the purpose of protecting the tips of the hollow rigid members, the hollow rigid members may be arranged side by side at exactly the same height, or they may be arranged side by side at different heights or with a slight positional offset (offset in the longitudinal direction).

[0021] In the present invention, a cylindrical shape is defined as a shape having an internal space and an open bottom surface, as shown in Fig. 2 etc. Note that a cylindrical shape is not intended to be limited to a cylinder itself, and may have some distortion or unevenness within the scope of the present invention. In the present invention, an elliptical cylindrical shape is defined as a shape having an internal space and an open bottom surface, and is not intended to be limited to an elliptical cylinder itself, but may have some distortion or unevenness within the scope of the present invention. In the present invention, a polygonal column is defined as a shape having an internal space and an open bottom surface. Note that the polygonal column is not limited to a polygonal column itself, and may have some distortion, roundness, or unevenness within the scope of the present invention.

[0022] The first hollow rigid member typically has a shape of either a cylinder, an elliptical cylinder, or a polygon, has an open bottom (is in an open state), and is configured to have a certain degree of rigidity. In addition, the first hollow rigid member has a structure having a space with a certain degree of height and width inside, in order to play a role of holding the tip of the piece member with a certain degree of play inside. The first hollow hard member does not need to be particularly limited as long as it has these configurations, and can be of various shapes and sizes.

[0023] The first hollow rigid member typically has a cylindrical, elliptical cylindrical, or polygonal shape, but is not limited to these shapes. In other words, as long as it fulfills the role of protecting the tip of the piece member of the first hollow rigid member, it may have a cylindrical, elliptical cylindrical, polygonal cylindrical, or other shape. It is preferable that each of the first hollow rigid members is unified into a cylindrical shape, an elliptical cylindrical shape, or a polygonal cylindrical shape, but this is not intended to be limiting. In other words, as long as the first hollow rigid member fulfills the role of protecting the tip of the piece member, it may be a cylindrical shape, an elliptical cylindrical shape, a polygonal cylindrical shape, or a combination of two or more of these shapes.

[0024] The height and width of the first hollow rigid member can be varied as appropriate depending on the shape and type of fishing rod for which it is to be used. The height (length in the longitudinal direction) of the first hollow rigid member can typically be 3 to 20 cm, preferably 3 to 15 cm, more preferably 5 to 15 cm, particularly preferably 5 to 13 cm, and most preferably 5 to 11 cm. The width (maximum width in the horizontal direction) of the first hollow rigid member can typically be 1.5 to 5.0 cm, preferably 1.5 to 4.0 cm, more preferably 1.5 to 3.5 cm, particularly preferably 1.5 to 3.0 cm, and most preferably 1.8 to 3.0 cm.

[0025] The first hollow hard member does not need to be particularly limited as long as it has a certain degree of hardness, and can be made of various materials. As such a hard material, hard plastics, metal materials, etc. can be used, but hard plastics are preferably used. This has the effect of reducing manufacturing costs while adequately maintaining the performance of the rod cover for a multi-piece rod of the present invention, such as tip protection and durability. The same material may be used for the connecting member and the second hollow hard member described later.

[0026] The first hollow rigid member may be provided in accordance with the number of piece members of the multi-piece rod. That is, a two-piece rod has two first hollow rigid members, a three-piece rod has three first hollow rigid members, a four-piece rod has four first hollow rigid members, and so on.

[0027] The upper surface of the first hollow rigid member may be open, but it is preferable that at least one or more of the upper surfaces are covered (closed). As a result, when the tip of the piece member is inserted from the bottom surface of the first hollow rigid member, the tip of the piece member will stop when it hits the top surface (insertion is completed), making it easier to see how far the tip of the piece member should be inserted into the internal space of the first hollow rigid member, which has the effect of improving the handleability of the multi-piece rod cover of the present invention. In particular, the tip of the piece member on the distal side (the side having the gripping portion) is relatively thick and therefore less likely to be damaged, and can be used as a guide when inserting, so it is preferable that the upper surface of at least one of the first hollow hard materials is covered.

[0028] In the present invention, it is preferable that a second hollow rigid member having a further hollow shape is connected to the connecting member at a position opposite (longitudinal direction, below) the first hollow rigid member, and that the top and bottom surfaces of the second hollow rigid member are open. This means that the piece member is held not only in the first hollow rigid member but also in the internal space of the second hollow rigid member, which has the effect of further reinforcing protection of the tip or vicinity of the tip of the piece member.

[0029] The second hollow rigid member can typically have a configuration similar to that of the first hollow rigid member, which has the effect of making it easier to design the rod cover for the multi-piece rod and reducing the manufacturing cost. The second hollow rigid member, like the first hollow rigid member, has a cylindrical, elliptical, or polygonal cylindrical shape, and both the top and bottom surfaces are open. The height and width of the second hollow rigid member may be the same as those of the first hollow rigid member.

[0030] It is not intended that the second hollow rigid member be limited to a structure identical or similar to that of the first hollow rigid member. In other words, as long as the purpose of the second hollow hard member is to reinforce the protection of the piece member in the first hollow hard member, the second hollow hard member may have a different shape, height, or width from the first hollow hard member. Similarly, it is preferable that the number of second hollow rigid members is the same as the number of first hollow rigid members and that there is a one-to-one correspondence, but this is not necessary and the number of second hollow rigid members can be less than the number of first hollow rigid members.

[0031] In the present invention, it is preferable that the side surface of the hollow rigid member is provided with a notch in the longitudinal direction, which allows the piece members to be inserted and removed not only from the lower side (bottom side of the hollow member) in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction of the rod) but also from the lateral direction, thereby improving the convenience of the rod cover for multi-piece rods of the present invention. The notch can be configured to have a certain width in the longitudinal direction of the first hollow hard member or the second hollow hard member, as shown in Figures 3 and 4. The width needs to be such that the piece member can be inserted and removed. The width can be set appropriately depending on the type of rod desired. The position of the notch may be on the opposite side (the farthest direction) of the central axis of the rod cover as shown in Fig. 4. In addition, the notch may be provided on a substantially straight line between the first hollow hard member and the second hollow hard member that correspond to the long axis. This allows the piece members to be smoothly inserted and removed from the side.

[0032] In the present invention, the connecting member is a rod-like or plate-like member connected to the first hollow rigid member, and has a configuration to which the fixing member can be reversibly or irreversibly connected. The connecting member does not need to be particularly limited as long as it has such a configuration, and can have various configurations. The connecting member may typically have the configuration shown in Figures 3 to 6. That is, it is a plate-shaped or plate-shaped member with a certain degree of curve (connecting base part) and a square arch (connecting joint part) for connecting the fixing member. In addition, a cavity may be opened in the connecting base portion itself and a fixing member may be connected thereto. Also, the connecting member may be substantially composed of only the connecting base portion, and the fixing member may be wound directly or indirectly around the connecting base portion, thereby enabling reversible connection. In other words, the portion that serves to protect the piece members and the fixing member may be substantially separate members.

[0033] It is preferable that the connecting base portion is curved in accordance with the shape of the first hollow rigid member or the second hollow rigid member. This allows the piece members to fit more stably, improving the ease of handling of the rod cover for a multi-piece rod of the present invention. In addition, this shape reduces strange distortions and steps between the first hollow hard member and the second hollow hard member, making the rod cover less likely to break, improving the robustness of the rod cover for a multi-piece rod of the present invention.

[0034] In the present invention, the fixing member is provided on the connecting member and plays a role of wrapping and fixing the piece members. The fixing member does not need to be particularly limited as long as it plays such a role, and can have various configurations. Typically, one or more of a belt-like member or a string-like member can be used as such a fixing member. The belt-shaped member can typically be configured as shown in FIG. 3, etc., with one end fixed to a connecting member and the other end equipped with a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0035] The multi-piece rod to be used in the present invention does not need to be particularly limited as long as it is a multi-piece rod that is widely used, and various multi-piece rods can be used. The multi-piece rod of the present invention may preferably be a multi-piece rod having 2 to 5, more preferably 2 to 4, even more preferably 2 or 3, and most preferably 2 piece members.

[0036] Furthermore, it is preferable that the rod cover for a multi-piece rod of the present invention uses a belt-shaped terminal fixing member for fixing the terminal side. This fixes both the tip side and the terminal side of the piece member, which has the effect of further improving the stability when carrying the multi-piece rod. It is preferable that the end belt-shaped fixing member is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener at one end and a thick cushion member at the other end, so that the end belt-shaped fixing member can be wrapped around the cushion member and secured with the hook-and-loop fastener while the cushion member is in contact with the end of the piece member. In addition, the cushion member may be provided on one side of one end of the terminal belt-shaped fixing member, or on both sides.

[0037] The cushioning material may be a soft material having a certain thickness. In other words, the cushion material has a certain thickness in order to fill in the gaps when the piece components are stacked, and is made of a soft material so that it can accommodate the shapes of various piece components. Typically, a rectangular prism-shaped material is used for such a cushion member, but various shapes can be used depending on the number and shape of the piece members. The size of the cushion member can typically be a width (longitudinal width relative to the terminal band-shaped fixing member) of 1 to 10 cm, preferably 1 to 8 cm, more preferably 1 to 6 cm, particularly preferably 1 to 5 cm, and most preferably 1.5 to 5 cm, and a thickness of 0.5 to 5 cm, preferably 0.5 to 4.5 cm, more preferably 0.5 to 4.0 cm, particularly preferably 0.5 to 3.5 cm, and most preferably 0.7 to 3.5 cm.

[0038] <<Embodiment Mode>> The rod cover for a multi-piece rod of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0039] Figure 1 shows how a two-piece rod is fixed with a rod cover for a multi-piece rod and a band-shaped fixing member for the end of a multi-piece rod. In the following, the piece member on the side having the gripping part of the two-piece rod is abbreviated to the rod base, and the tip side is abbreviated to the rod tip. The two-piece rod is separated into two piece components, which are fixed in a stacked form. The tip of the piece components is fixed with a rod cover for multi-piece rods, and the end side is fixed with a strip-shaped fixing member for the end of the multi-piece rod.

[0040] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the tip portion of rod cover 1 for a multi-piece rod. The rod cover 1 for a multi-piece rod is composed of a first hollow hard member 21, a first hollow hard member 22, a connecting member 3, a belt-shaped member 4, a second hollow hard member 51, and a second hollow hard member 52.

[0041] At the tip of the piece member, the tip of the rod base is held within the internal space of the first hollow hard member 21 , and the tip of the rod tip is held within the internal space of the first hollow hard member 22 . The upper surface of the first hollow hard member 21 has a closed shape. That is, since the tip of the rod base is relatively thick and not easily damaged, the tip of the rod base is inserted until it reaches the tip of the first hollow hard member, and the position of the rod base can be determined. In contrast, the first hollow rigid member 22 has an open (empty) top surface. That is, since the tip of the rod tip is thin and bent, it is unlikely to be damaged by lateral movement, but it may bend and be damaged in the longitudinal direction. Taking this into consideration, the top surface of the first hollow rigid member 22 is open.

[0042] In the connecting member 3, a rod base and a rod tip are arranged on either side, and these are wrapped around and fixed in place by a belt-shaped member 4.

[0043] In the second hollow hard member, the second hollow hard member 51 is the rod base, and the second hollow hard member 52 is the rod tip, each of which is held within a space.

[0044] FIG. 3 is a side view showing the strip-shaped member 4 in the multi-piece rod cover 1 in an expanded state. The first hollow hard member 22 has a cutout 221 on its side, and similarly, the second hollow hard member 52 has a cutout 521. These cutouts are arranged in a substantially straight line, so that the piece members can be inserted from the side through the cutouts. On the other hand, there is no cutout portion on the side surface of the first hollow hard member 21 , and only the second hollow hard member 51 has a cutout portion 511 .

[0045] The connecting member 3 is composed of a connecting base part 31 and a connecting joint part 32. One end of the belt-shaped member 4 (belt-shaped member connecting part 42) is wound and fixed around this connecting joint part 32, and is connected to it. The other end of the belt-shaped member 4 (hook and loop fastener part 41) is made of hook-shaped nap, and almost the entire back side is made of loop-shaped nap. With this configuration, when the belt-shaped member is wound, it can be detached at any point.

[0046] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a multi-piece rod cover with cutouts, with the belt-shaped member 4 removed.

[0047] FIG. 5 shows another example of a rod cover for a multi-piece rod, which does not have a notch. That is, the first hollow rigid member 22', the second hollow rigid member 51', and the second hollow rigid member 52' ​​do not have a cutout portion, and in this respect they differ from the rod cover for multi-piece rods in Fig. 4. The configurations other than the cutout portions are substantially the same, and functionally, the rod tip cannot be inserted from the side.

[0048] FIG. 6 shows another example of a rod cover for a multi-piece rod, which does not include a second hollow rigid member. That is, the hollow members provided are only the first hollow hard member 21'', and the first hollow hard member 22''. Even in this case, it is possible to protect the tip of the piece members and to fix the piece members with the belt-shaped member.

[0049] <<Prototype Example>> 7 is a diagram showing a prototype of a multi-piece rod cover and a strip-shaped fixing member for the end of a multi-piece rod. This prototype corresponds to the prototypes shown in FIGS. 1 to 4. The rod cover for the multi-piece rod in the example measure has a height (length in the long axis direction) of about 100 mm, with the first hollow rigid member being about 35 mm long, the connecting member being about 30 mm long, and the second hollow rigid member being about 35 mm long. Furthermore, each of the hollow rigid members has a diameter of about 21.5 to 23.5 mm, an inner diameter of about 18.5 to 20.5 mm, and is configured with a notch in about one-fourth of the outer circumference.

[0050] In a, the tip of the piece member is fixed and protected by the prototype. Also, the opposite end is fixed by a band-shaped fixing member for the end of the multi-piece rod. Figure c shows the prototype as viewed from above, and figure d shows the prototype as viewed from below.

[0051] Figures e and f show the prototype when the belt-shaped member is deployed, as seen from the side. Figures g and h show the prototype when the belt-shaped member is removed, as seen from the side. As seen above, the prototype has a hook-and-loop fastener at the end of the belt-shaped member, allowing it to be reversibly removed from the connecting member.

[0052] i shows the state of the belt-shaped fixing member for the end of a multi-piece rod. As shown in the figure, the left end is equipped with a cushioning material made of urethane material, and the right end is equipped with hook-shaped nap. In addition, the other side is made of loop-shaped nap, so it can be attached and detached at any point. [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 1...Rod cover for multi-piece rods 21, 22, 21', 22', 21'', 22''...First hollow hard member 221…Notch 3...Connecting member 31…Connection foundation part 32...Connection joint part 4...Fixing member (belt-shaped member) 41…Hook and loop fastener section 42...Belt-shaped member joint 51, 52, 51', 52', ... second hollow rigid member 511,521…Notch

Claims

1. Two first hollow rigid members arranged in parallel; a connecting member connected to the first hollow rigid member; Two second hollow rigid members connected to the connecting member and located on the opposite side to the first hollow rigid member, the upper and lower surfaces of which are open; A fixing member provided on the connecting member, When a detachable multi-piece rod is divided into multiple pieces and stacked, Each piece is Insert into one of the second hollow rigid members, The tip is covered by one of the first hollow hard members, In this state, the piece members are fixed by wrapping the fixing members around the piece members, thereby forming a rod cover for a multi-piece rod.

2. 2. The rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to claim 1, wherein an upper surface of all or any one of the first hollow rigid members is open.

3. 3. The rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one top surface of the first hollow rigid member is covered.

4. 4. The rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to claim 1, wherein the hollow hard member has a shape selected from the group consisting of a circular cylinder, an elliptical cylinder, and a polygonal cylinder.

5. 5. The rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to claim 1, wherein a notch is provided in a side surface of the hollow hard member in the longitudinal direction.

6. 6. The rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to claim 5, wherein the notches are provided in opposite directions with respect to a central axis of the rod cover.

7. 7. The rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the notch is provided on a substantially straight line between the first hollow hard member and the second hollow hard member corresponding to each other on the longitudinal axis.

8. 8. A rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to claim 1, wherein the fixing member is one or more of a belt-like member and / or a string-like member.

9. 9. The rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to claim 8, wherein one end of the belt-shaped member is fixed to the connecting member, and the other end is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener.

10. 10. A rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the multi-piece rod is a multi-piece rod that can be separated into 2 to 5 piece members.

11. 11. The rod cover for a multi-piece rod according to claim 1, wherein the first hollow hard member, the connecting member and the second hollow hard member are formed from a hard plastic material.

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