Fishing reel, braking force control system, and braking force setting device

Abstract

To provide a fishing reel, a braking force control system, and a braking force setting device that can easily set a braking force in more detail, and can accurately optimize a casting condition.SOLUTION: A reel 1 comprising a spool 3 around which a fishing line can be wound; a braking unit 15 for braking the spool 3; and a braking force control unit 16 capable of controlling a braking force caused by the braking unit 15, comprises a transmitting / receiving unit 94 capable of receiving an instruction from an external device 10, and is constituted so that when the transmitting / receiving unit 94 receives an instruction related to the braking force from the external device 10, the braking force control unit 16 sets the braking force on the basis of the instruction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing reel capable of adjusting braking force during casting, a braking force control system including the fishing reel, and a braking force setting device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, when casting an object to be cast such as a lure, fishing line, weight, or fishing hook to a distance using a two-bearing reel, a braking device for braking the spool is often provided to prevent backlash (thread entanglement) during casting. In such a braking device, the maximum casting distance can be achieved when the braking force is optimized. However, if the braking force is too large, it will cause a decrease in the casting distance. On the other hand, if the braking force is too small, it will cause backlash. The optimization of the braking force can vary depending on the type of fishing gear used, such as the weight and air resistance of the lure to be cast, the type of fishing line, and the characteristics of the rod. It can also vary depending on the user's casting method and weather conditions such as wind. The user needs to adjust the braking force by trial and error during use.

[0003] As such a fishing reel, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a spool braking device for a two-bearing reel that is used for casting and brakes a spool that is rotatably mounted on a reel body and to which a fishing line is attached. The spool braking device includes spool braking means provided between the spool and the reel body for electrically controlling the braking of the spool, a first operating tool movably provided on the reel body and operable at a plurality of first operating positions, a second operating tool movably provided on the reel body and operable at a plurality of second operating positions, and spool control means for electrically controlling the braking force of the spool braking means according to the first operating position of the first operating tool and the second operating position of the second operating tool.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the configuration according to Patent Document 1, the change in braking force is performed only by two operating tools, and there is a problem that it is practically difficult to make more detailed settings. Further, if an attempt is made to make fine settings by increasing the number of operating tools, it will lead to an increase in the size of the fishing reel, so there is a problem that there is also a limit to the increase in operating tools. Furthermore, when the user searches for the optimal casting conditions, it is difficult for the user to accurately grasp the result of the previous cast, so there is a problem that it is difficult to find the optimal casting conditions.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a fishing reel, a braking force control system, and a braking force setting device capable of easily performing more detailed braking force settings and accurately optimizing casting conditions. Other objects of the present invention will become apparent by referring to the entire specification.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] A fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spool capable of winding a fishing line, a spool braking unit for braking the spool, and a spool braking force control unit capable of controlling the braking force by the spool braking unit, and includes a receiving unit capable of receiving an instruction from an external device. When the receiving unit receives an instruction regarding the braking force from the external device, the spool braking force control unit is configured to set the braking force based on the instruction.

[0008] A braking force control system according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to include the above-described fishing reel, an information communication device having a braking force setting unit capable of setting the braking force of the spool and a transmission unit for transmitting information regarding the set braking force.

[0009] The braking force setting device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spool braking unit that brakes the spool, a spool braking force control unit that can control the braking force by the spool braking unit, a rotation detection unit of the spool, a casting start detection unit, a calculation unit that calculates a casting result based on the rotation history of the spool after casting start, and a braking force setting unit that can set the braking force of the spool, and the braking force setting unit is configured to be able to display the casting result.

[0010] In the braking force control system or the braking force setting device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the spool braking force control unit can control the temporal change of the braking force, and the braking force setting unit is configured to be able to set the temporal change of the braking force.

[0011] In the braking force control system or the braking force setting device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the spool braking force control unit can control the change of the braking force according to the flying distance of the fishing line, and the braking force setting unit is configured to be able to set the change of the braking force according to the flying distance of the fishing line.

[0012] The fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spool capable of winding a fishing line, a spool braking unit that brakes the spool, a spool braking force control unit that can control the braking force by the spool braking unit, and a braking force setting unit that can set the braking force of the spool, and the spool braking force control unit is configured to set the braking force based on the set value of the braking force by the braking force setting unit.

[0013] In the braking force setting program according to an embodiment of the present invention, the braking force setting unit capable of setting the braking force of the spool is activated on the above-described braking force control system, the above-described braking force setting device, or the above-described fishing reel.

Effects of the Invention

[0014] According to the above embodiment, it is possible to provide a fishing reel, a braking force control system, and a braking force setting device that can easily perform more detailed braking force setting and accurately optimize casting conditions.

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals are given to common components in a plurality of drawings throughout the plurality of drawings. Note that each drawing is not necessarily drawn to an exact scale for convenience of explanation.

[0017] First, referring to FIG. 1, the configuration of a fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in the figure, a fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spool 3 for winding a fishing line, an operation unit 4 for rotating the spool 3, a clutch 2 for switching the power transmission between the operation unit 4 and the spool 3, a braking unit (spool braking unit) 15 for generating a braking force on the spool 3, and a braking force control unit (spool braking force control unit) 16 for adjusting the braking force.

[0018] Also, as shown in the figure, the fishing reel 1 has a clutch detection unit 7 for detecting the power transmission state of the clutch and a rotation detection unit 8 for detecting the rotation of the spool 3. The clutch detection unit 7 is composed of a magnetic sensor or the like, and a detected part such as a magnet is provided on the movable part of the clutch 2 to detect the transmissible / non-transmissible state of the clutch 2. The rotation detection unit 8 can be configured by a combination of a detection means such as a photo interrupter and a detected means such as a light shielding plate provided on the spool 3. Thereby, the rotation of the spool 3 can be converted into an electric signal. The combination of the detection means and the detected means is not limited to the above example, and known means such as a magnet and a magnetic sensor can be used.

[0019] The fishing reel 1 also has a microcomputer 9 for processing various signals. The microcomputer 9 is powered by a power source such as a battery (not shown), and includes, for example, a target setting unit 91 for instructing a target braking force to the braking force control unit, a calculation unit 92 for calculating the casting result from the output of the spool rotation sensor, and a lure information acquisition unit 93 for acquiring information on the lure 20.

[0020] Next, as shown in FIG. 1, an electronic device (also referred to as an external device, an external information communication device, an external information communication device, etc.) 10 includes a braking force setting unit 11 for receiving a target braking force from the user, a transmission / reception unit 13 for transmitting and receiving the set braking force information and the casting result, and a display means 14 such as an LCD.

[0021] Next, each element constituting the fishing reel 1 will be described. The spool 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the fishing reel 1, and can wind up the fishing line by forward rotation and release the wound fishing line by reverse rotation. The operation unit 4 is configured as, for example, a handle, and transmits the rotational operation of the user to the spool 3 by a transmission mechanism such as a gear, and the spool 3 can be rotated forward. Note that the operation unit 4 may be a combination of an operation member such as a lever and a power source such as a motor.

[0022] The clutch 2 can switch between an on state in which power can be transmitted to the spool 3 and an off state in which power transmission is not performed. In the on state, the spool 3 can be operated to rotate forward by the operation member 3, and in the off state, it can rotate in both forward and reverse directions regardless of the state of the operation member 3 (spool free state).

[0023] Next, an example of the procedure for casting and retrieving fishing gear such as a lure using a general reel including this reel will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

[0024] First, as shown in FIG. 1(a), the lure 20 is adjusted to a predetermined length from the tip of the rod by the operation member 3, the clutch 2 (not shown) is turned off, and the spool free state is set. At this time, hold down the spool 3 of the reel 1 with your thumb so that the fishing line does not come out due to the weight of the lure 20 or the like.

[0025] Next, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) to (d), by swinging the fishing rod 1, an initial velocity is given to the lure 20. Then, as shown in FIG. 2(e), when the thumb is released from the spool 3 at the timing when the speed and release direction of the lure are appropriate, the lure 20 can be cast.

[0026] Furthermore, after casting, from Figure 2(g) onwards, the lure 20 begins to decelerate by receiving the tension from the fishing line and air resistance. On the other hand, the spool 3 begins to rotate in the reverse direction due to the tension from the fishing line. When the release speed of the fishing line matches the flight speed of the lure 20, the spool 3 reaches its maximum rotational speed and the fishing line loses tension. The lure 20 then continues to stall due to air resistance and the like. At this time, if the spool 3 continues to rotate at high speed due to inertia, the release speed of the fishing line exceeds the flight speed of the lure 20. As a result, the fishing line is released excessively and a tangle occurs inside the reel 1. To avoid this, a predetermined braking force can be applied to the spool 3 by the braking device 5.

[0027] After that, when the altitude of the lure 20 drops sufficiently, it will land in the water. At this time, if the braking force by the braking device 5 is too large, the throwing distance of the lure 20 will become short. On the other hand, if the braking force by the braking device 5 is too small, a tangle will occur and winding and releasing cannot be performed normally. The appropriate value of the braking force can vary depending on the mass of the lure 20 and air resistance. Furthermore, it varies due to various influences such as the length of the rod, the casting method, and the natural environment such as wind. In particular, during casting, the state of the fishing line changes dynamically, so it is advantageous if finer settings can be made to achieve optimal braking conditions. Also, by grasping the casting result in detail, it becomes easier to optimize the braking force.

[0028] Next, the spool braking unit 15 will be described. The spool braking unit 15 is composed of a rotating eddy current generating plate made of a conductor attached to the spool 3, a fixed magnet arranged opposite to the eddy current generating plate, a rotating magnet sandwiching the eddy current generating plate from the opposite side of the fixed magnet, a motor for rotating and moving the rotating magnet, a gear train for reducing the drive of the motor and transmitting it to the second permanent magnet, and a magnet position sensor for detecting the position of the permanent magnet (none of which are shown in the figure).

[0029] The fixed magnet has its outer peripheral part divided into six equal parts and magnetized with N and S poles alternatingly. Also, the rotating magnet has its inner peripheral part divided into six equal parts and magnetized with N and S poles alternatingly. The magnetic field created by the fixed magnet and the rotating magnet penetrates the eddy current generating plate located therebetween (none of them are shown). Therefore, when the spool 3 rotates, eddy currents are generated in the eddy current generating plate, and a braking force corresponding to the rotation speed acts.

[0030] By rotating the rotating magnet by the motor and the gear train, the magnetic field acting on the eddy current generating plate can be changed (none of them are shown, the same applies hereinafter). Thereby, the braking force can be set to a predetermined amount. That is, when the rotating magnet and the fixed magnet oppose each other with like poles, the magnetic field applied to the eddy current generating plate becomes weak, and the braking force becomes weak. When the rotating magnet and the fixed magnet oppose each other with unlike poles, the magnetic field applied to the eddy current generating plate becomes strong, and the braking force becomes strong.

[0031] The magnet position sensor is a sensor that detects the position of the rotating magnet and is composed of known position sensors such as magnetic sensors and electric resistance types.

[0032] The braking force control unit 16 performs feedback control of the motor by flowing the necessary current to the motor while looking at the value of the magnet position sensor. Thereby, a predetermined braking force can be applied to the spool 3. In this way, the braking force applied to the spool 3 can be changed over time by the braking unit 15 and the braking force control unit 16.

[0033] Note that the eddy current generating plate can be configured as a part of the spool 3. Also, the eddy current generating plate may be relatively moved with respect to the spool 3 by the action of centrifugal force according to the rotation speed of the spool 3 to give it a predetermined braking force characteristic.

[0034] In addition, the braking unit 15 described above is not limited to the method using eddy currents as described above, and the same effect can be achieved as long as the braking force can be adjusted over time by a microcomputer. Other methods of the braking device include a method of generating a regenerative brake between a permanent magnet attached to the spool and a coil provided in the reel body, and a method of using a contact brake that changes the contact force to a friction plate attached to the spool by an electromagnetic actuator or the like, and is not limited to a specific method.

[0035] The fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spool 3 capable of winding a fishing line, a spool braking unit 15 that brakes the spool 3, and a spool braking force control unit 16 that can control the braking force by the spool braking unit 15, and includes a receiving unit (transceiving unit) 94 capable of receiving an instruction from an external device. When the receiving unit 94 receives an instruction regarding the braking force from the external device 10, the spool braking force control unit 16 is configured to set the braking force based on the instruction.

[0036] With the fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to easily set a more detailed braking force and accurately optimize the casting conditions.

[0037] The braking force control system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to include the above-described fishing reel 1, a braking force setting unit 11 capable of setting the braking force of the spool, and an information communication device 10 having a transmitting unit 13 that transmits information regarding the set braking force.

[0038] With the braking force control system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to easily set a more detailed braking force from the outside and accurately optimize the casting conditions.

[0039] The braking force setting device 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spool braking unit 15 that brakes the spool, a spool braking force control unit 16 that can control the braking force by the spool braking unit 15, a spool rotation detection unit 8, a casting start detection unit (not shown), a calculation unit 92 that calculates a casting result based on the rotation history of the spool after casting start, and a braking force setting unit 11 that can set the braking force of the spool. The braking force setting unit 11 is configured to be able to display the casting result. In the example of FIG. 1, the braking force setting unit 11 is provided in the external device 10, but alternatively, it may be provided in the fishing reel 1. In this case, the braking force setting device 101 can be incorporated into the fishing reel 1. In this way, it becomes possible to easily add a function for braking force setting to the fishing reel.

[0040] The braking force setting device 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide a fishing reel, a braking force control system, and a braking force setting device that can perform more detailed braking force setting simply and can accurately optimize casting conditions.

[0041] In the braking force control system 100 or the braking force setting device 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the spool braking force control unit 16 is configured to be able to control the time change of the braking force, and the braking force setting unit is configured to be able to set the time change of the braking force.

[0042] In the braking force control system 100 or the braking force setting device 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the spool braking force control unit can control the change in braking force according to the flying distance of the fishing line, and the braking force setting unit is configured to be able to set the change in braking force according to the flying distance of the fishing line.

[0043] A fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spool 3 capable of winding a fishing line, a spool braking unit 15 for braking the spool 3, a spool braking force control unit 16 capable of controlling the braking force by the spool braking unit 15, and a braking force setting unit 11 capable of setting the braking force of the spool. The spool braking force control unit 16 is configured to set the braking force based on the set value of the braking force by the braking force setting unit 11. This is such that the braking force setting unit 11 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the fishing reel 1.

[0044] As described above, the braking force control unit 16 sets the braking force by the braking force setting unit 11 executed on the electronic device 10. The electronic device 10 may be a smartphone, a wearable terminal such as smart glasses or a smartwatch, a personal computer, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0045] Next, with reference to FIG. 3, an example of a screen for setting the braking force will be described. The graph 1 in the figure shows the past (immediate previous) casting result, the horizontal axis is the elapsed time from the start of casting, and the vertical axis is the rotational speed of the spool 3. On the other hand, the graph 2 in the figure shows the setting of the braking force. The horizontal axis is common to the graph 1 and is the elapsed time after the start of casting, and the vertical axis is the set value of the braking force. The axial direction is defined such that the braking force becomes higher as going upward.

[0046] The user can set the change over time of the braking force while looking at the casting result of the graph 1. For example, the elapsed time from the start of casting is input as n (t1 to tn) and the respective brake settings (S1 to Sn). In the example shown in FIG. 3, the brake setting value is defined by four combinations of time and braking force.

[0047] When this value is transmitted to the fishing reel 1 by the transmitting means 13, the braking force control unit 16 adjusts the braking force on the spool 3 over time according to this set value. Note that there is a limit to the change speed of the brake set value, and that value is determined by the characteristics of the braking unit 5. As shown in graph 2 of FIG. 3, the setting change of the brake starts before tn according to the change amount. In this way, it becomes possible to set complicated braking force conditions without providing an input unit or a display unit on the fishing reel 1 side.

[0048] In addition, by enabling the setting of the braking force condition for the next throw while displaying the past (especially the most recent) throwing result, there is an advantage that it becomes easier to optimize the braking force condition. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 5.

[0049] FIG. 4 shows the throwing result when the braking force is too large and the flying distance does not increase, and the braking condition at that time. Graph 1 in the figure is the rotational speed of the spool 3, the solid line is the most recent throwing result, and the dotted line is the ideal throwing result. In the ideal throwing result shown by the dotted line, a long flying distance is realized by smoothly reducing the speed. On the other hand, in the most recent throwing result shown by the solid line, since the braking force at point A is too strong, a rapid speed reduction occurred, and as a result, a long flying distance could not be realized. In such a case, by weakening the braking force at point A, a braking force setting closer to the ideal can be obtained.

[0050] In this way, the ideal throwing result and the most recent throwing result may be displayed simultaneously. This makes it easier to understand the brake setting for throwing farther. As the ideal throwing result, past data that achieved the maximum distance under similar conditions may be referred to, or it may be stored in advance at the time of factory shipment or the like and selected from among similar conditions.

[0051] Next, FIG. 5 shows the casting result when the braking force is too small and a backlash occurs, and the braking conditions at that time. At point B, since the braking force is too weak, the thread release speed exceeds the speed of the lure, resulting in a backlash. As a result, the thread cannot be released from the spool 3, and it stalls suddenly. In such a case, by increasing the braking force at point B, a braking force setting closer to the ideal can be achieved (after somehow dealing with the backlash).

[0052] Note that the determination of whether the braking force is too large or too small should consider not only Graph 1 but also the state of the backlash after casting. Skilled users can feel the occurrence of the backlash in advance by feeling the formation of the thread fuzz with their fingers. However, it is difficult to accurately grasp the timing. As described above, by displaying the casting result measured by the fishing reel 1, the timing of the occurrence of the backlash can be accurately grasped. Therefore, in subsequent casts, it becomes easier to set more optimized braking conditions.

[0053] Next, with reference to FIG. 6, another example of the screen for setting the braking force will be described. Graph 1 in the figure shows the casting result of the past (immediately previous), the horizontal axis is the release distance from the start of casting, and the vertical axis is the rotational speed of the spool 3. On the other hand, Graph 2 in the figure shows the setting of the braking force. The horizontal axis is common to Graph 1 and is the release time from the start of casting, and the vertical axis is the set value of the braking force. The axial direction is defined such that the braking force increases as going upward. The user sets the change in the braking force over time while looking at the casting result of Graph 1.

[0054] In this example, the user inputs the release distance from the start of casting as n (L1 to Ln) and the respective brake settings (S1 to Sn). When this value is transmitted to the fishing reel 1 by the transmission unit 13, the braking force control unit 16 adjusts the braking force to the spool 3 according to this set value. That is, when the specified casting distance is reached, the braking force is set to the set value at that time.

[0055] In this way, the brake setting state can be sequentially switched according to the release distance from the start of the throw. Thereby, for example, when there is an obstacle in the throwing direction and it is desired to apply braking before it, the braking force can be increased before hitting the obstacle. Also, the air resistance received by the fishing line changes according to the length of the released fishing line. By changing the brake setting according to the release distance from the throwing distance as described above, such an influence can be corrected.

[0056] Next, the operation flow for displaying the throwing result will be described with reference to FIGS. 7-9. As shown in FIG. 7, first, in step S1, it is detected by a throwing preparation start detection unit that detects the throwing preparation whether the fishing reel 1 for fishing has started the throwing preparation. If the throwing preparation has not started, the process returns to step S1.

[0057] If the throwing preparation has started, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, detection by a rotation detection unit 5 that detects the rotation of the spool 3 is started, and the distance is initialized (L = 0).

[0058] Next, in step S3, it is confirmed by a rotation detection unit that detects the rotation of the spool 3 whether the rotation of the spool has been detected. If the rotation is detected, after increasing the measured value by a predetermined distance (L = L + 1), the process returns to step S3. Note that the distance L may be the rotation amount of the spool 3 or the released amount of the fishing line with the radius change of the spool 3 corrected.

[0059] In step S3, if the rotation of the spool 3 is not detected by the rotation detection unit 5 that detects the rotation of the spool, the process proceeds to the next step. In step S4, it is detected by a throwing end detection unit 7 that detects the throwing end whether the throwing has ended. If the throwing preparation has not started, the process returns to step S3.

[0060] If the throwing has ended, the process proceeds to step S5. In step S5, history data is generated by a history data generation unit 8 that generates history data from the throwing preparation to the throwing end, and the process proceeds to the next step.

[0061] In step S6, it is stored by the storage unit 9 that stores the history data generated in step S5, or the generated history data is transmitted to the outside by the communication processing unit described later. Thereby, information can be transmitted to external devices such as personal computers and smartphones, and other reels, and data can be viewed and recorded.

[0062] Here, the history data will be described. The history data may be, for example, the change in the distance L at regular intervals, or only the final flying distance L. Further, it may include the speed change of the spool obtained by differentiating L with respect to time, the change over time of the braking force, the maximum speed of the fishing line, or the maximum rotational speed of the spool. Furthermore, by aggregating a plurality of throws, the throwing history for each day may be recorded, or all the throwing data of the reel may be recorded.

[0063] Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the throwing preparation start state of the fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the throwing preparation start detection unit 6, in step S1 above, more specifically, when the clutch 2 is in the off state (S1a), when the spool 3 starts to rotate in the fishing line payout direction from the stopped state (S1b), when the reel is in a predetermined orientation (S1c), or when the angular velocity of the reel in the predetermined direction becomes equal to or greater than the set threshold value (S1d), or when an input device such as a button is provided on the reel and the user operates the input device when wanting to start the throwing preparation (S1e), is configured to detect the start of the throwing preparation when any of these states occurs. In this way, by detecting any of the above states, the throwing preparation start detection unit 6 can accurately detect the start of the throwing preparation.

[0064] Next, referring to FIG. 9, the state at the end of casting of the fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the clutch 2 is in the on state (S4a), when a predetermined time has elapsed after detection of the start of casting preparation (S4b), when the rotation of the spool 3 is in the winding direction (S4c), or when the rotational speed of the spool becomes equal to or lower than a threshold value (S4d), or when a user operates an input device such as a button when the user determines that the casting is finished (S4e), the casting end detection unit 7 is configured to detect the end of casting. Thus, by detecting any of the above states, the casting end detection unit 7 can accurately detect the end of casting.

[0065] Next, an aspect according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 10. The fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a second braking force setting unit 20. The rest is the same as the above-described embodiment. The second braking force setting unit 20 is composed of, for example, two membrane switches, one being a + button (plus button) and the other being a - button (minus button). Note that the method for realizing the second braking force setting unit 20 is not limited to this, and known means that can be attached to the reel body and that allow a user to perform the following operations can be used.

[0066] As described above, after setting the braking force using the external device 10, the braking force can be finely adjusted using the second braking force setting unit 20. Thereby, when setting the braking force, it is not necessary to switch to the external device 10, and it becomes possible to set a fine braking force.

[0067] In one example, there is a method of offsetting the braking force set by the external device 10 or the braking force set at the time of factory shipment by the second braking force setting unit 20. For example, the braking force is (t1,t2,t3)=(0,100,500) (S1,S2,S3)=(5,12,10) Suppose it is set as such. At this time, when the + button is pressed, (S1, S2, S3) = (6, 13, 11) and it is incremented by 1 one by one. On the other hand, when the - button is pressed, (S1, S2, S3) = (4, 11, 9) and it is decremented by 1 one by one. By adopting such a method, after detailed settings are made by the external device 10, fine adjustment can be performed by the second braking force setting unit 20.

[0068] In another example, there is a method in which the external device 10 pre-creates multiple sets of braking force setting values in advance and selects from among the multiple sets using the second setting means. For example, Pattern 1: (t1, t2, t3) = (0, 100, 500) (S1, S2, S3) = (5, 12, 10) Pattern 2: (t1, t2, t3) = (0, 100, 600) (S1, S2, S3) = (4, 12, 10) Pattern 3: (t1, t2, t3) = (0, 100, 700) (S1, S2, S3) = (3, 12, 10) Pattern 4: (t1, t2, t3) = (0, 100, 800) (S1, S2, S3) = (10, 15, 8) … Suppose it is set as above and currently Pattern 2 is being used. At this time, when the + button is pressed, use Pattern 3, and when the - button is pressed, use Pattern 1. By adopting such a method, the second braking force setting means can finely adjust the set brake setting value only by the operation at hand.

[0069] The dimensions, materials, and arrangements of each component described in this specification are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments, and each of these components can be deformed to have any dimensions, materials, and arrangements that can be included in the scope of the present invention. Also, components not explicitly described in this specification can be added to the described embodiments, or some of the components described in each embodiment can be omitted.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0070] 1 Fishing reel 2 Clutch 3 Spool 4 Operation unit 5 Spool braking unit 6 Spool braking force control unit 8 Rotation detection unit 9 Microcomputer 10 External device 11 Braking force setting unit 13 Transmission / reception unit (transmission unit) 14 Display unit 15 Braking force braking unit 16 Braking force control unit 20 Second braking force setting unit 51 Eddy current generating plate 52 Fixed magnet 53 Rotating magnet 54 Motor 55 Gear train 56 Magnet position sensor 91 Target setting unit 92 Calculation unit 93 Memory unit 100 Braking force control system 101 Braking force setting device

Claims

1. A braking force setting device comprising: a spool around which a fishing line can be wound; a spool braking unit for braking the spool; a spool braking force control unit capable of controlling the braking force applied by the spool braking unit; a spool rotation detection unit; a throw start detection unit; a calculation unit for calculating a throw result based on the rotation history of the spool after the start of throwing; and a braking force setting unit capable of setting the braking force of the spool, The spool braking force control unit is capable of controlling a change in braking force according to a casting distance of the fishing line, The braking force setting unit is capable of displaying the result of the casting and of setting a change in braking force according to the casting distance of the fishing line.

2. 2. A braking force setting program, the braking force setting section being capable of setting the braking force of the spool, said braking force setting section being activated on the braking force setting device according to claim 1.

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