Electric reel

Abstract

To provide an electric reel that can downsize a reel body, and can improve a waterproof property of the reel body.SOLUTION: A tip rod is fitted to an electric reel. The electric reel comprises a reel body, a spool 5, a motor 7, a relay board 9, and a lead wire 11. The spool 5 is rotatably fitted to the reel body. The motor 7 is driven by an external power supply P. The motor 7 comprises a driving shaft 7b. The driving shaft 7b comes into contact with the spool 5, and rotates the spool 5. The relay board 9 is arranged in the reel body. The relay board 9 relays power supply from the external power supply P to the motor 7. The lead wire 11 connects the external power supply P and the relay board 9. The lead wire 11 is directly connected to the relay board 9.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric reel, particularly an electric reel to which a tip rod is attached.

Background Art

[0002] When fishing small fish such as smelts, a fishing reel, for example, an electric reel may be used. For example, the electric reel of Patent Document 1 has a reel body, a spool rotatably attached to the reel body, a motor, and a battery. The motor and the battery are housed in the reel body.

[0003] Further, the electric reel of Patent Document 2 has a reel body, a spool rotatably attached to the reel body, and a motor. The motor is housed in the reel body. The motor is driven by an external power source. A female plug is provided on the reel body. A male plug is connected to the external power source. By connecting the male plug to the female plug, a driving force is supplied from the external power source to the motor.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In the electric reel of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to prepare a space in the reel body for housing the battery in the reel body. For this reason, there is a problem that the reel body becomes large.

[0006] In addition, in the electric reel of Patent Document 1, the reel body is configured such that a cover member for replacing the battery can be detached. Therefore, there is a risk that water may enter the inside of the reel body through the gap between the cover member and the reel body.

[0007] Furthermore, in the electric reel of Patent Document 2, the motor is driven by a plug structure. Therefore, there is a risk that the waterproof property may deteriorate at the connection portion between the male plug and the female plug. In addition, there is a risk that the plug may become disconnected by operating the reel.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide an electric reel capable of reducing the size of the reel body and improving the waterproof property of the reel body.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] An electric reel according to one aspect of the present invention has a tip rod attached thereto. The electric reel includes a reel body, a spool, a motor, a relay portion, and a lead wire. The spool is rotatably attached to the reel body. The motor is driven by an external power source. The motor has a drive shaft. The drive shaft contacts the spool and rotates the spool. The relay portion is disposed inside the reel body. The relay portion relays the power supply from the external power source to the motor. The lead wire connects the external power source and the relay portion. The lead wire is directly connected to the relay portion.

[0010] In the electric reel of the present invention, since the motor is driven by an external power source, it is not necessary to prepare a space for the battery inside the reel body. Thereby, the size of the reel body can be reduced as compared with the prior art.

[0011] In addition, in the electric reel of the present invention, since it is not necessary to prepare a cover member for replacing the battery, the waterproof property of the reel body can be improved as compared with the prior art.

[0012] Furthermore, in the electric reel of the present invention, the lead wire connecting the external power source and the relay unit is directly connected to the relay unit disposed inside the reel body. Therefore, in the electric reel of the present invention, there is no need to prepare a plug structure. As a result, compared with the prior art, the waterproof property of the reel body can be suitably improved. Also, the plug will not come off by operating the reel.

[0013] The electric reel according to another aspect of the present invention preferably further includes a relay case that covers at least the connection portion of the relay unit with the lead wire.

[0014] In this case, since the relay case covers the connection portion between the lead wire and the relay unit, the waterproof property of the relay unit can be improved.

[0015] In the electric reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the relay unit and the relay case are preferably configured as a relay unit. The relay unit is detachably attached to the reel body.

[0016] In this case, by removing the relay unit from the reel body, the maintenance of the relay unit can be easily performed.

[0017] In the electric reel according to another aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that an internal space is formed between the relay unit and the relay case. The lead wire is fixed to the relay unit in the internal space.

[0018] In this case, since the lead wire is fixed to the relay unit in the internal space, it is possible to prevent the lead wire from coming out of the relay case.

[0019] In the electric reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the relay case preferably has a hole portion for guiding a filler into the internal space.

[0020] In this case, since the lead wire is fixed to the relay unit in the internal space filled with the filler, the waterproof property of the connection portion of the relay unit can be improved.

[0021] In the electric reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the filler is preferably an adhesive. The lead wire is covered with the adhesive while being fixed to the relay portion. In this case, it is possible to reliably prevent the lead wire from coming out of the relay portion.

[0022] In the electric reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the relay portion preferably has a relay substrate. The relay substrate is attached to the relay case. In this case, the relay substrate can function as a part of the case, and the case can be miniaturized.

[0023] In the electric reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the relay substrate preferably further has a through hole, and the lead wire preferably passes through the through hole and is fixed to the relay substrate. In this case, even if tension acts on the lead wire, the lead wire can be prevented from coming out by the substrate itself.

[0024] In the electric reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the relay portion is preferably a connection terminal attached to the relay case. In this case, the configuration of the relay case or the relay unit can be simplified.

Advantages of the Invention

[0025] In the present invention, in the electric reel, the size of the reel body can be reduced, and the waterproof property of the reel body can be improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0027] <First Embodiment> An electric reel 1 employing an embodiment of the present invention is a reel used when fishing small fish such as smelts. As shown in FIG. 1, a tip rod R is attached to the electric reel 1.

[0028] Here, hereinafter, the direction in which the fishing line is paid out is defined as the front (front side). Also, the direction opposite to the direction in which the fishing line is paid out is defined as the rear (rear side). Further, in a state where the electric reel 1 is arranged on the installation target, the direction away from the installation target is defined as the upper side (upper side). In a state where the electric reel 1 is arranged on an installation target such as the ground, the direction approaching the installation target is defined as the lower side (lower side).

[0029] As shown in FIG. 1, the electric reel 1 includes a reel body 3, a spool 5, a motor 7 (see FIG. 2), a relay board 9 (an example of a relay part: see FIG. 2), and a lead wire 11 (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 2, the electric reel 1 further includes a spool shaft 13 and a relay case 15. As shown in FIG. 2, the electric reel 1 further includes a control board 21, a flexible board 23, a spool shaft holding member 25, and an operation member 27.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 1, the reel body 3 has an upper case 17 and a lower case 19. The upper case 17 forms the upper part of the reel body 3. The upper case 17 is attached to the lower case 19. For example, the upper case 17 is fixed to the lower case 19 by a fixing member (not shown), for example, a screw member.

[0031] On the upper case 17, a control board 21 shown in FIG. 2 is mounted. The control board 21 controls the rotation of the motor 7. The control board 21 is connected to the motor 7 and the relay board 9 via a flexible board 23.

[0032] For example, the control board 21 is mounted on the upper case 17 via a mechanism mounting member 22. On the upper case 17, a spool shaft holding member 25 shown in FIG. 1 is mounted. The spool shaft holding member 25 is a member that holds the spool shaft 13. At the front part of the spool shaft holding member 25, an ear tip rod R is mounted.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 3, an engaged claw 17a is provided on the upper case 17. For example, the engaged claw 17a protrudes from the inner surface at the rear part of the upper case 17. The engaged claw 17a is integrally formed on the inner surface at the rear part of the upper case 17. An engaging claw 15c (described later) of the relay case 15 engages with the engaged claw 17a.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 1, the lower case 19 forms the lower part of the reel body 3. For example, the upper case 17 is fixed to the lower case 19 by a fixing member (for example, a screw member) not shown.

[0035] A plurality of leg parts 19c (for example, three leg parts 19c) are provided on the lower case 19. The plurality of leg parts 19c come into contact with the installation target. In FIG. 1, two leg parts 19c are shown.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 3, a protruding part 19a is provided on the lower case 19. The protruding part 19a protrudes from the lower surface of the lower case 19. An engaging hole 19b is provided in the protruding part 19a. A protrusion 15b (described later) of the relay case 15 engages with the engaging hole 19b.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 1, the spool 5 is disposed at the front portion of the reel body 3. The spool 5 is rotatably mounted with respect to the reel body 3. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the spool 5 is rotatably supported with respect to the spool shaft 13. That is, the spool 5 is rotatably mounted with respect to the reel body 3 via the spool shaft 13 and the spool shaft holding member 25 (see FIG. 1).

[0038] As shown in FIG. 2, the motor 7 is driven by an external power source P. The external power source P is disposed outside the reel body 3. The motor 7 is mounted on the reel body 3 via the mechanism mounting member 22.

[0039] The motor 7 is swingably mounted with respect to the reel body 3. For example, the motor 7 has a drive shaft 7b. Specifically, the motor 7 has a motor body 7a and a drive shaft 7b. The motor body 7a operates by receiving power supply from the external power source P. The motor body 7a is connected to the control board 21 and the relay board 9 via a flexible board 23.

[0040] The motor body 7a is swingably mounted on the mechanism mounting member 22. Since the mechanism mounting member 22 is fixed to the upper case 17, the motor body 7a is swingable with respect to the upper case 17.

[0041] The drive shaft 7b is provided on the motor body 7a. The drive shaft 7b rotates by the operation of the motor body 7a. The drive shaft 7b contacts the spool 5 and rotates the spool 5. The drive shaft 7b is swingable with respect to the upper case 17 together with the motor body 7a.

[0042] The posture of the drive shaft 7b is switched between a first posture in contact with the spool 5 and a second posture separated from the spool 5 by an operation member 27 (see FIG. 1). The operation member 27 is swingably mounted on the mechanism mounting member 22. Since the mechanism mounting member 22 is mounted on the upper case 17, the operation member 27 is swingable with respect to the upper case 17.

[0043] For example, when the operation member 27 swings, the motor body 7a and the drive shaft 7b swing with respect to the upper case 17. As a result, the posture of the drive shaft 7b is switched between the above-described first posture and the second posture.

[0044] When the posture of the drive shaft 7b is the first posture, the drive shaft 7b contacts the spool 5. In this state, when the motor body 7a operates, the spool 5 rotates. When the posture of the drive shaft 7b is the second posture, the drive shaft 7b separates from the spool 5. In this state, the spool 5 does not rotate.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 2, the relay board 9 relays the power supply from the external power supply P to the motor 7. Further, the relay board 9 relays the power supply from the external power supply P to the control board 21. The relay board 9 is connected to the external power supply P via the lead wire 11. The relay board 9 is connected to the motor 7 and the control board 21 via the flexible board 23.

[0046] Specifically, the connection terminal 24 mounted on the relay case 15 contacts the power receiving terminal T provided on the flexible board 23, whereby the power of the external power supply P is supplied to the motor 7 and the control board 21.

[0047] A part of the connection terminal 24 is exposed in a plate shape on the surface of the relay case 15. Also, a part of the connection terminal 24 is disposed inside the relay case 15 and connected to the relay board 9. Here, the power receiving terminal T elastically contacts a portion of the connection terminal 24 that is exposed in a plate shape on the surface of the relay case 15. Thereby, even if the attachment and detachment of the relay unit 8 to and from the reel body 3 are repeated, the power supply can be stabilized.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 2, the relay board 9 is disposed inside the reel body 3. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the relay board 9 has a first hole portion 9a (an example of a through hole). The first hole portion 9a guides the lead wire 11 into the internal space S (described later) of the relay unit 8. The first hole portion 9a penetrates the relay board 9.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 4, the relay case 15 covers the relay substrate 9. The relay substrate 9 is mounted on the relay case 15. The relay substrate 9 and the relay case 15 are configured as a relay unit 8. As shown in FIG. 5, an internal space S is formed inside the relay unit 8, for example, between the relay substrate 9 and the relay case 15.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 5, in a state where the lead wire 11 is disposed in the internal space S, the relay case 15 covers at least the connection portion of the relay substrate 9 with the lead wire 11.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 3, the relay unit 8 is detachably mounted on the reel body 3. For example, the relay unit 8 is detachably mounted on the reel body 3 by elastic engagement.

[0052] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the relay case 15 has a case body 15a, a protrusion 15b, and an engaging claw 15c. As shown in FIG. 4, the relay substrate 9 is mounted on the case body 15a. For example, in a state where the relay substrate 9 is mounted on the case body 15a, the relay substrate 9 and the case body 15a are formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The relay substrate 9 forms the lower surface of the rectangular parallelepiped. The case body 15a forms the other surfaces except the lower surface of the rectangular parallelepiped.

[0053] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the protrusion 15b is provided on the case body 15a. For example, the protrusion 15b is integrally formed at the front portion of the case body 15a. The protrusion 15b is engaged with the engaging hole 19b of the lower case 19 (see FIG. 3).

[0054] The engaging claw 15c is provided on the case body 15a. For example, the engaging claw 15c is integrally formed at the upper portion of the case body 15a. The engaging claw 15c is engaged with the engaged claw 17a of the upper case 17 (see FIG. 3).

[0055] In this way, by engaging the protrusion 15b and the engaging claw 15c with the engaging hole 19b and the engaged claw 17a separately, the case body 15a is attached to the reel body 3. Also, by releasing the engagement between the protrusion 15b and the engaging claw 15c and the engaging hole 19b and the engaged claw 17a, the case body 15a is removed from the reel body 3.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 1, the lead wire 11 extends from the rear of the reel body 3 toward the inside of the reel body 3. For example, the lead wire 11 passes through a hole portion 19e provided at the rear part of the lower case 19. Specifically, a sleeve member 20 is disposed in the hole portion 19e, and the lead wire 11 passes through the sleeve member 20.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 5, the lead wire 11 is directly connected to the relay board 9. For example, the lead wire 11 is fixed to the relay board 9 in the internal space S of the relay unit 8. Specifically, the lead wire 11 is inserted through the first hole portion 9a of the relay board 9. One end portion of the lead wire 11 is directly or indirectly connected and fixed to a connection terminal 24 provided on the relay board 9 by fixing means such as solder H. In this state, the relay board 9 is attached to the relay case 15 so that one end portion of the lead wire 11 is disposed in the internal space S of the relay unit 8.

[0058] In this way, one end portion of the lead wire 11 is connected and fixed to the relay board 9 in the internal space S of the relay unit 8. Here, the other end portion of the lead wire 11 is connected to an external power supply P.

[0059] The electric reel 1 described above has the following characteristics. In the electric reel 1, since the motor 7 is driven by an external power supply P, it is not necessary to prepare a space for a battery inside the reel body 3. Therefore, the size of the reel body 3 can be reduced.

[0060] In addition, in the electric reel 1, since there is no need to prepare a cover member for replacing the battery, the waterproof property of the reel main body 3 can be improved. Further, in the electric reel 1, a lead wire 11 for supplying power from an external power source P is directly connected to the relay substrate 9. Therefore, in the electric reel 1, there is no need to prepare a plug structure as in the prior art, so that the waterproof property of the reel main body 3 can be suitably improved. Also, the plug does not come off even if the reel main body 3 is operated.

[0061] In addition, in the electric reel 1, since the relay case 15 covers the connection portion between the lead wire 11 and the relay substrate 9, the waterproof property of the relay substrate 9 can be improved. Further, since the relay substrate 9 is attached to the relay case 15, the relay substrate 9 can function as a part of the case, and the case can be downsized.

[0062] In addition, in the electric reel 1, by removing the relay unit 8 from the reel main body 3, the maintenance of the relay unit 8 can be easily performed.

[0063] Furthermore, in the present electric reel 1, since the lead wire 11 is fixed to the relay substrate 9 in the internal space S of the relay unit 8, the lead wire 11 can be prevented from coming out of the relay substrate 9. For example, since the lead wire 11 passes through the first hole portion 9a and is fixed to the relay substrate 9, even if a tension acts on the lead wire 11, the relay substrate 9 itself can prevent the lead wire 11 from coming out.

[0064] (Modification of the First Embodiment) In this modification, as shown in FIG. 6, a second hole portion 15d (an example of a hole portion) is provided in the relay case 15 in the electric reel 1 of the first embodiment. The second hole portion 15d is used to guide the filling agent M into the internal space S of the relay unit 8. For example, the filling agent M is an adhesive.

[0065] The second hole portion 15d is provided in the case body 15a of the relay case 15. In this modified example, the second hole portion 15d is provided in the upper part of the case body 15a. The second hole portion 15d penetrates the upper wall of the case body 15a.

[0066] In this case, the lead wire 11 is fixed to the relay substrate 9 between the relay substrate 9 and the filling agent M in the internal space S of the relay unit 8. The lead wire 11 is covered with the filling agent M in a state of being fixed to the relay substrate 9. In FIG. 6, the filling agent M in the internal space S of the relay unit 8 is shown by hatching.

[0067] For example, the filling agent M is injected into the internal space S of the relay unit 8 through the second hole portion 15d. The internal space S of the relay unit 8 is filled with the filling agent M. Thereby, the lead wire 11 is covered with an adhesive in the internal space S of the relay unit 8 in a state of being fixed to the relay substrate 9.

[0068] By configuring in this way, it is possible to surely prevent the lead wire 11 from coming out of the relay substrate 9. Further, the waterproof property of the connection portion of the relay substrate 9 can be improved by the filling agent M.

[0069] <Second Embodiment> In the second embodiment, the object to which the lead wire 11 is directly connected is different from that in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, only the configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. For the configuration similar to that in the first embodiment, it shall conform to the description of the first embodiment.

[0070] The relay unit 108 shown in FIG. 7 is detachably attached to the reel body 3. The attachment form of the relay unit 108 to the reel body 3 is the same as that in the first embodiment.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 7, the relay unit 108 has a relay case 115 and connection terminals 124 (an example of a relay section). An internal space S is formed inside the relay case 115. The connection terminals 124 are attached to the relay case 115. A part of the connection terminals 124 is exposed in a plate shape on the surface of the relay case 115. Also, a part of the connection terminals 124 is disposed inside the relay case 15. The lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminals 124.

[0072] In a state where the lead wire 11 is disposed in the internal space S, the relay case 115 covers at least the connection portion of the connection terminals 124 with the lead wire 11.

[0073] The relay case 115 has a case body 116 and a cover member 117. The case body 116 forms the side portion and the upper portion of the relay case 115. The cover member 117 forms the bottom portion of the relay case 115. The cover member 117 is attached to the case body 116. The internal space S is formed between the case body 116 and the cover member 117. The protrusion 15b and the engaging claw 15c of the first embodiment are provided on the case body 116.

[0074] The connection terminals 124 are attached to the upper portion of the case body 116. A part of the connection terminals 124 is disposed in the internal space S of the case body 116. A third hole portion 117a for guiding the lead wire 11 into the internal space S is provided in the cover member 117. The lead wire 11 passes through the third hole portion 117a from the external space of the relay case 115 toward the internal space S. The lead wire 11 is directly connected and fixed to the connection terminals 124 in the internal space S of the relay case 115.

[0075] The connection terminal 124 contacts the power receiving terminal T connected to the flexible substrate 23. The connection terminal 124 is mounted on the relay case 115 (case body 116). For example, the connection terminal 124 is mounted on the upper part of the case body 116. The cross-section of the connection terminal 124 is formed in an L shape. A part of the connection terminal 124 is arranged in the internal space S. The lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminal 124. For example, one end of the lead wire 11 is fixed to the connection terminal 124 by fixing means such as solder H.

[0076] In the above-described second embodiment, the following features are realized. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, since the motor 7 is driven by the external power source P, there is no need to prepare a space for the battery inside the reel body 3. Therefore, the size of the reel body 3 can be reduced.

[0077] Also, since there is no need to prepare a cover member for the battery, the waterproofness of the reel body 3 can be improved. Also, the lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminal 124. Therefore, since there is no need to prepare a plug structure as in the prior art, the waterproofness of the reel body 3 can be suitably improved. Also, the plug does not come off even when the reel body 3 is operated.

[0078] Also, since the connection terminal 124 is attached to the relay case 115, the configuration of the relay case 115 or the relay unit 108 can be simplified. Also, since the relay case 15 covers the connection portion between the lead wire 11 and the connection terminal 124, the waterproofness of the relay board 9 can be improved.

[0079] Also, since the lead wire 11 is connected to the connection terminal 124 inside the relay case 115, the waterproofness of the portion where the lead wire 11 is connected to the connection terminal 124 can be improved. Also, by removing the relay unit 108 from the reel body 3, the maintenance of the relay unit 108 can be easily performed. Further, since the lead wire 11 is fixed to the connection terminal 124 in the internal space S, the lead wire 11 can be prevented from coming out of the connection terminal 124.

[0080] (Modification of the Second Embodiment) In this modification, as shown in FIG. 8, a fourth hole portion 116a is provided in the relay case 115 of the second embodiment. The fourth hole portion 116a is used to guide the filler M into the internal space S. For example, the filler M is an adhesive.

[0081] The fourth hole portion 116a is provided in the case body 116 of the relay case 115. In this modification, the fourth hole portion 116a is provided at the upper part of the case body 116. The fourth hole portion 116a penetrates the upper wall of the case body 116.

[0082] In this case, the filler M is injected into the internal space S from the fourth hole portion 116a. The lead wire 11 is fixed to the connection terminal 124 between the connection terminal 124 and the filler M in the internal space S of the relay unit 108. The lead wire 11 is covered with the filler M in a state of being fixed to the connection terminal 124. In FIG. 8, the filler M in the internal space S of the relay unit 108 is indicated by hatching.

[0083] By configuring in this way, it is possible to reliably prevent the lead wire 11 from coming out of the connection terminal 124. In addition, the waterproof property of the portion where the lead wire 11 is connected to the connection terminal 124 can be improved by the filler M.

[0084] <Third Embodiment> The third embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that the relay case 115 has only the case body 116. That is, in the third embodiment, the relay case 115 does not have the cover member 117. In the third embodiment, only the configuration different from the second embodiment will be described. For the configuration similar to the second embodiment, it shall conform to the description of the first embodiment.

[0085] The relay unit 208 shown in Fig. 9 is detachably attached to the reel body 3. The attachment form of the relay unit 208 to the reel body 3 is the same as that in the first embodiment. For example, the protrusion 15b of the case body 116 engages with the engagement hole 19b of the lower case 19. The engagement claw 15c of the case body 116 engages with the engaged claw 17a of the upper case 17.

[0086] As shown in Fig. 9, the relay unit 208 includes a relay case 115 and connection terminals 124 (an example of a relay section). Since the configurations of the relay case 115 and the connection terminals 124 are the same as those in the second embodiment, detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0087] An internal space S is formed between the relay case 115 and the reel body 3. For example, an internal space S is formed between the relay case 115 and the lower case 19.

[0088] The lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminal 124. For example, the lead wire 11 passes through a sleeve member 20 disposed in the hole 19e of the lower case 19 and is guided into the internal space S. The lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminal 124 in the internal space S. For example, the lead wire 11 is fixed to the connection terminal 124 by fixing means such as solder H in the internal space S.

[0089] In the third embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, the motor 7 is driven by an external power source P, so there is no need to prepare a battery space inside the reel body 3. Therefore, the size of the reel body 3 can be reduced.

[0090] In addition, since there is no need to prepare a cover member for the battery, the waterproof property of the reel body 3 can be improved. Also, the lead wire 11 is directly connected to the connection terminal 124. Therefore, since there is no need to prepare a plug structure as in the prior art, the waterproof property of the reel body 3 can be suitably improved. Further, even if the reel body 3 is operated, the plug does not come off. Also, since the connection terminal 124 is attached to the relay case 115, the configuration of the relay case 115 or the relay unit 208 can be simplified.

[0091] In addition, since the lead wire 11 is connected to the connection terminal 124 inside the relay case 115, the waterproof property of the portion where the lead wire 11 is connected to the connection terminal 124 can be improved. Also, by removing the relay unit 208 from the reel body 3, the maintenance of the relay unit 208 can be easily performed.

Industrial Applicability

[0092] The present invention can be used for an electric reel to which a tip rod is attached.

Explanation of Signs

[0093] 1 Electric reel 3 Reel body 5 Spool 7 Motor 7b Drive shaft 8, 108, 208 Relay unit 9 Relay substrate 9a First hole portion 11 Lead wire 15, 115 Relay case 15d Second hole portion 24, 124 Connection terminal 116a Fourth hole portion 117a Third hole portion M Filler P External power supply S Internal space of relay unit, internal space between relay case and lower case T Power receiving terminal

Claims

1. An electric reel to which a tip rod is attached, a reel body, a spool rotatably attached to the reel body, a motor driven by an external power source and having a drive shaft that contacts the spool and rotates the spool, a relay unit disposed in the reel body for relaying power supply from the external power source to the motor, a lead wire connecting the external power source and the relay unit and directly connected to the relay unit, a relay case covering at least the connection portion of the relay unit with the lead wire, comprising, an internal space is formed between the relay unit and the relay case, the internal space is filled with a filling agent, an electric reel.

2. The relay unit and the relay case are configured as a relay unit, the relay unit is detachably attached to the reel body, The electric reel according to claim 1.

3. The lead wire is fixed to the relay unit in the internal space, The electric reel according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The relay case has a hole portion for guiding the filling agent into the internal space, The lead wire is fixed to the relay unit in the internal space filled with the filling agent, The electric reel according to claim 3.

5. The filling agent is an adhesive, The lead wire is covered with the adhesive in a state of being fixed to the relay unit, The electric reel according to claim 4.

6. The relay unit has a relay substrate, and the relay substrate is attached to the relay case, The electric reel according to claims 1 to 5.

7. The relay substrate has a through hole, and the lead wire passes through the through hole and is fixed to the relay substrate, The electric reel according to claim 6.

8. The relay unit is a connection terminal attached to the relay case, The electric reel according to claims 1 to 5.

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