Reel for fishing

Abstract

To provide a fishing reel capable of preventing an increase in size and an increase in weight of a reel body.SOLUTION: A fishing reel includes: a clutch mechanism 20 for switching a spool 5 between a driving force transmission state and a driving force cut-off state; and return mechanisms 30, 40 for returning the clutch mechanism 20 brought into the driving force cut-off state to the driving force transmission state. The clutch mechanism 20 includes a clutch actuation member 23. The return mechanisms 30, 40 include rotation bodies 31, 42 for clutch return, and kick members 32, 43 engaged with or disengaged from the rotation bodies 31, 42 for clutch return for returning the clutch actuation member 23 brought into the driving force cut-off state to the driving force transmission state, respectively. A reel body 1 includes fixing plates 50, 50A for stop-holding at least one of a handle shaft 7 and the clutch actuation member 23. The fixing plates 50, 50A are respectively used as regulation parts 55, 58 for guiding and regulating the movement of the kick members 32, 43.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing reel.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a two-bearing type fishing reel has been known as a fishing reel (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Generally, a fishing reel is provided with a clutch mechanism for switching the power transmission state to the spool. The clutch mechanism includes an operation lever, and is configured to be switched from the clutch-on position in the driving force transmission state to the clutch-off position in the driving force cut-off state by operating this operation lever. Further, the fishing reel is provided with a return mechanism for returning the clutch mechanism in the driving force cut-off state to the driving force transmission state.

[0003] The clutch mechanism has a clutch return rotating body that rotates in conjunction with the handle shaft, a clutch operating piece that engages with and disengages from the clutch return rotating body, and a guide and regulation portion that guides and regulates the movement of the clutch operating piece. The clutch operating piece of Patent Document 1 is configured to move by engaging with a guide and regulation portion directly provided on the frame of the reel body.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In Patent Document 1, since the guide and regulation portion is directly provided on the frame of the reel body, there is a risk of increasing the size and weight of the reel body.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and has an object to provide a fishing reel that can prevent the reel body from becoming larger and heavier. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The fishing reel of the present invention, which solves these problems, includes a spool that is disposed between the frames of the reel body and rotates by receiving at least the driving force of the handle shaft, a clutch mechanism that switches the spool between a driving force transmission state and a driving force cut-off state, and a return mechanism that returns the clutch mechanism that has been placed in the driving force cut-off state to the driving force transmission state. to a clutch actuating member that is connected to the reel body and that is rotated by receiving a rotational force; a clutch return rotor (ratchet, gear B) that is provided in the return mechanism and rotates by receiving a rotational force; and a kick member that engages with and disengages from the clutch return rotor to return the clutch actuating member that has been set in a drive force disconnection state to a drive force transmission state; both and a fixing plate that holds the kick member in place to prevent it from coming off. The fixing plate also serves as a restricting portion that guides and restricts the movement of the kick member.

[0008] According to this fishing reel, since the fixed plate can be used to guide and regulate the movement of the kick member, there is no need to provide a separate regulating part, and the structure is simplified. Also, since there is no need to provide a regulating part on the frame side, space can be saved accordingly. Therefore, the reel can be made smaller and lighter.

[0009] Furthermore, in the case where a distribution spring is provided for elastically distributing the engagement and disengagement of the kick member with respect to the clutch return rotor, it is preferable that the distribution spring is held in place by the fixed plate so as not to come off.

[0010] According to this fishing reel, the distribution spring can be prevented from falling off by the fixing plate, and the good movement of the kick member can be preferably maintained.

[0011] Further, it is preferable that the kick member is disposed between the frame and the fixing plate. According to this fishing reel, when assembling components to the reel body, the kick member is disposed on the frame, and the fixing plate is attached from above, so that the kick member can be held between the frame and the fixing plate. Therefore, the assembly work is simple. Also, the fixed plate is preferably made of a stainless steel material. Also, the kick member preferably includes a first kick member and a second kick member. In this case, the first kick member engages with and disengages from a ratchet as the rotation body for clutch return that rotates by receiving the rotational force of the handle shaft, and preferably returns the clutch operating member in the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmission state. Also, the second kick member engages with and disengages from an engagement gear as the rotation body for clutch return that rotates by receiving the rotational force of the electric motor, and preferably returns the clutch operating member in the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmission state.

Advantages of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, a fishing reel capable of preventing the enlargement and weight increase of the reel body can be obtained.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments of a fishing reel according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, an electric fishing reel will be described as an example of the fishing reel. In the following description, when referring to "front and rear", "left and right", and "up and down", the directions shown in FIG. 1 are used as a reference.

[0015] (First Embodiment) As shown in FIG. 1, the electric fishing reel 100 has a reel body 1 including left and right frames 2, 2 and left and right side plates 3, 3 (only the right side plate is shown) disposed so as to cover the left and right frames 2, 2. A counter case 4 as a display means is arranged at the front part of the upper surface of the reel body 1. The counter case 4 has control means for controlling the operation of the electric motor 6 inside.

[0016] The left and right frames 2, 2 are parts forming the skeleton of the reel body 1 and are integrally formed left and right via columns. A reel foot 2a to be attached to a reel seat of a fishing rod (not shown) is provided on the lower column. The left and right frames 2, 2 are formed of a metal material such as an aluminum alloy or a magnesium alloy, for example. A spool 5 around which a fishing line is wound is rotatably supported between the left and right frames 2, 2. Further, an electric motor 6 is supported by the left and right frames 2, 2 in front of the spool 5.

[0017] The electric motor 6 is provided with a drive shaft (not shown) extending toward the left and right frames 2, 2. A drive reduction mechanism for reducing the rotational driving force of the electric motor 6 and transmitting it to the spool 5 side is connected to the drive shaft extending to the left frame 2 side. Further, a return reduction mechanism 6a for reducing the rotational driving force of the electric motor 6 and transmitting it to a second return mechanism 40 described later is connected to the drive shaft extending to the right frame 2 side.

[0018] The left and right side plates 3, 3 are parts (parts that come into contact with the angler's hand) that can be gripped or held by the angler's hand. The left and right side plates 3, 3 are integrally formed individually and are respectively attached to the left and right frames 2, 2. The right side plate 3 is provided with a handle shaft 7 to which a manual handle is attached. The spool 5 is rotationally driven in the fishing line winding direction via a driving force transmission mechanism by the driving force of the manual handle's winding operation and the rotational driving force of the electric motor 6. The driving force transmission mechanism by the electric motor 6 is provided on the left frame 2 side.

[0019] As shown in FIGS. 2, 3A, and 3B, the right frame 2 is provided with a driving force transmission mechanism 10 for transmitting the driving force of the manual handle to the spool 5, a clutch mechanism 20 for switching the spool 5 between a driving force transmission state and a driving force cutoff state, and a return mechanism for returning the clutch mechanism 20 in the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmission state. Among these, the return mechanism includes a first return mechanism 30 for returning to the driving force transmission state using the rotational driving force of the handle (handle shaft 7), and a second return mechanism 40 for returning to the driving force transmission state using the rotational driving force of the electric motor 6. That is, the electric fishing reel 100 of the present embodiment is provided with two return mechanisms, manual and electric. Details of the first return mechanism 30 and the second return mechanism 40 will be described later.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 3A, the driving force transmission mechanism 10 includes a drive gear 11 supported by the steering shaft 7 and a pinion 12 meshing with the drive gear 11. The drive gear 11 rotates integrally with the steering shaft 7 and transmits the driving force generated by the rotational operation of the manual steering wheel to the pinion 12. The pinion 12 is provided on a pinion shaft (not shown) that is rotatably supported by the right side plate 3 via a bearing. The pinion shaft extends coaxially with a spool shaft (not shown). A yoke 24 (to be described later) of the clutch mechanism 20 is engaged with the pinion 12. The pinion 12 is configured to be axially movable along the pinion shaft by the action of the yoke 24 (to be described later).

[0021] The pinion 12 has a fitting portion that fits onto the spool shaft. When the pinion 12 is moved toward the spool 5 by the yoke 24, the fitting portion fits onto the spool shaft, putting the mechanism in a state where the driving force of the drive gear 11 is transmitted to the spool shaft (spool 5) (driving force transmission state (fishing line winding possible state)). When the pinion 12 is moved toward the right side plate 3 by the yoke 24, the fitting portion disengages from the spool shaft, putting the mechanism in a state where the driving force of the drive gear 11 is not transmitted to the spool shaft (spool 5) (driving force cutoff state (fishing line releasing possible state)).

[0022] The clutch mechanism 20 includes a clutch lever 21, a clutch frame 22, a clutch operating member 23, and a yoke 24. The clutch lever 21 is disposed between the rear ends of the left and right frames 2, 2 behind the spool 5 so that it can be operated while holding the spool 5. The clutch lever 21 is a member that switches the clutch mechanism 20 from the driving force transmission state to the driving force cutoff state by placing the thumb on it and pushing it downward.

[0023] The clutch frame 22 is a metal member that supports the clutch lever 21. The clutch frame 22 is fitted into a fitting recess 23b (see FIG. 4) formed on the right side surface of the clutch operating member 23 and is integrally attached to the clutch operating member 23. An arm portion 23a for supporting the clutch lever 21 is provided at the rear end portion of the clutch frame 22. As shown in FIG. 3A, the arm portion 23a is movable in the vertical direction along a communication hole 2b formed at the rear end portion of the right frame 2.

[0024] The clutch operating member 23 is an annular rotating body that is rotatable about a spool shaft (pinion shaft). The clutch operating member 23 is formed of a material having high strength and excellent wear resistance, for example, polyacetal (POM). The clutch operating member 23 has a pair of cam portions 23k, 23k (see FIG. 4) that can engage with the yoke 24. The cam portions 23k, 23k engage with and disengage from the yoke 24 as the clutch operating member 23 rotates, and move the yoke 24 along the pinion shaft.

[0025] A long hole 27 extending in the circumferential direction is formed at the rear portion of the clutch operating member 23 as shown in FIG. 3B. A boss portion (pin) (not shown) protruding from the right frame 2 is engaged with the long hole 27, and the engagement of this boss portion defines the rotation range of the clutch operating member 23. A screw member 27a is screwed into the boss portion from the right side of the clutch frame 22.

[0026] The clutch operating member 23 is elastically distributed between a driving force transmission state, which is the clutch-on position, and a driving force cutoff state, which is the clutch-off position, by a distribution spring member 28 interposed between the clutch operating member 23 and the right frame 2. A torsion spring is used as the distribution spring member 28.

[0027] The yoke 24 is a member that moves in the left - right direction along the pinion shaft in conjunction with the rotational movement of the clutch operating member 23. The yoke 24 fits into a circumferential groove (not shown) of the pinion 12 over approximately 180° and has a pair of arm portions 24a, 24a that extend in the radial direction. The yoke 24 has each arm portion 24a, 24a held by support pins 25, 25 protruding from the right frame 2, and is constantly biased toward the clutch operating member 23 by spring members (not shown) disposed on each support pin 25, 25.

[0028] As described above, the first return mechanism 30 is a mechanism that uses the rotational driving force of the handle (handle shaft 7) to return the clutch mechanism 20 to the driving - force transmission state. The first return mechanism 30 includes a ratchet 31 as a rotating body for clutch return and a first kick member 32. The ratchet 31 is non - rotatably fixed to the handle shaft 7 and rotates integrally with the handle shaft 7.

[0029] The first kick member 32 is disposed on the side surface of the right frame 2 below the pinion 12 (pinion shaft) in a side view and has a substantially rectangular plate shape. The first kick member 32 has an elongated hole 32a through which one support pin 25 is inserted, a square regulating hole 32b through which a regulating projection 33 provided on the side surface of the right frame 2 is inserted, and an engaging portion 32c that engages with the ratchet 31. A coil spring 34 (see FIGS. 3A and 3B) that biases the engaging portion 32c toward the ratchet 31 is attached in the vicinity of the engaging portion 32c. In FIGS. 4, 11A - 11E, the coil spring 34 is omitted for simplicity.

[0030] In the driving - force transmission state shown in FIG. 3A, the first kick member 32 is pressed by the rotation of the clutch operating member 23 and is disposed at a position where it rotates clockwise with the support pin 25 as a fulcrum. As a result, in the driving - force transmission state, the engaging portion 32c is disposed at a position where it is disengaged from the ratchet 31. On the other hand, when the first kick member 32 is switched from the driving force transmission state to the driving force interruption state, as shown in FIG. 3B, the engaging portion 32c moves into the rotation orbit of the ratchet 31. As a result, when the handle is rotated in the driving force interruption state, the first kick member 32 abuts against (is kicked by) the ratchet 31 and moves obliquely upward rearward. By this movement, the tip portion 32e of the first kick member 32 abuts against the concave portion 23j (see FIG. 4) of the clutch operation member 23, and rotates the clutch operation member 23 in the clockwise direction. Thereby, the clutch mechanism 20 is restored from the driving force interruption state to the driving force transmission state. It should be noted that the restoration of the clutch mechanism 20 can also be performed by pushing up the clutch lever 21.

[0031] As described above, the second restoration mechanism 40 is a mechanism that uses the rotational driving force of the electric motor 6 to restore the clutch mechanism 20 to the driving force transmission state. As shown in FIG. 3A, the second restoration mechanism 40 includes a return gear 41, an engaging gear 42 that functions as a clutch return rotating body, and a second kick member 43. The engaging gear 42 and the second kick member 43 are disposed between the spool shaft (pinion shaft) and the output shaft 6b (see FIG. 3A, motor shaft) of the return speed reduction mechanism 6a. Here, the second restoration mechanism 40 is driven by the control of the control unit 60 as a control means as shown in FIG. 13.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 60 includes a detection unit 61, a calculation unit 62, a rotation speed determination unit 63, a feed amount determination unit 64, and a drive control unit 65. The detection unit 61 detects that the clutch mechanism 20 is in the driving force interruption state. A position sensor 66 for detecting the position of the clutch operation member 23 is connected to the detection unit 61. When the detection unit 61 inputs a detection signal from the position sensor 66, it detects that the clutch mechanism 20 is in the driving force interruption state, and outputs the detection signal to the drive control unit 65. The position sensor 66 can be composed of, for example, a magnetic sensor provided on the right frame 2 side and a magnet provided on the clutch operation member 23 side.

[0033] The calculation unit 62 calculates the rotational speed of the spool 5 as the fishing line is paid out, and also calculates the amount of fishing line paid out. A rotation detection sensor 67 that detects the rotation of the spool 5 is connected to the calculation unit 62. The calculation unit 62 calculates the rotational speed of the spool 5 based on the rotation signal of the spool 5 input from the rotation detection sensor 67, and outputs the calculated value to the rotational speed determination unit 63. Further, the calculation unit 62 calculates the amount of fishing line paid out based on the calculated rotational speed of the spool 5, and outputs the calculated value to the pay-out amount determination unit 64.

[0034] The rotational speed determination unit 63 determines whether or not the value of the rotational speed of the spool 5 calculated by the calculation unit 62 satisfies a predetermined condition set in advance. Then, when the rotational speed determination unit 63 determines that the value of the rotational speed of the spool 5 satisfies a predetermined condition set in advance, it outputs the determination result to the drive control unit 65. Note that the predetermined condition for the rotational speed of the spool 5 can be appropriately set by selecting the functions provided in the counter case 4 (see FIG. 1).

[0035] The pay-out amount determination unit 64 determines whether or not the amount of fishing line paid out calculated by the calculation unit 62 has reached a preset amount of fishing line paid out. Then, when the pay-out amount determination unit 64 determines that the calculated value of the amount of fishing line paid out has reached a preset amount of fishing line paid out, it outputs the determination result to the drive control unit 65. Note that the setting of the amount of fishing line paid out (for example, setting to stop the fishing at a predetermined shelf (water depth) by stopping the rotation of the spool 5, etc.) can be appropriately performed by selecting the functions provided in the counter case 4 (see FIG. 1).

[0036] The drive control unit 65 controls the driving of the electric motor 6 in the forward rotation direction or the reverse rotation direction. When the detection unit 61 detects that the clutch mechanism 20 is in a driving force cutoff state, and the rotation speed determination unit 63 determines that the rotation speed of the spool 5 satisfies a predetermined condition, or when the payout amount determination unit 64 determines that the payout amount of the fishing line has reached a preset fishing line payout amount, the drive control unit 65 controls the driving of the electric motor 6 in the reverse rotation direction. That is, in addition to normal winding control, the drive control unit 65 has a return control function for returning the clutch mechanism 20 from the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmission state.

[0037] Next, each component of the second return mechanism 40 will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the return gear 41 of the second return mechanism 40 is attached to the output shaft 6b of the return speed reduction mechanism 6a connected to the electric motor 6, and is configured to rotate in the clockwise direction when the electric motor 6 is driven in reverse rotation by the drive control of the control unit 60. Note that the return gear 41 is prevented from rotating in the counterclockwise direction by the return speed reduction mechanism 6a and a one-way clutch incorporated separately therefrom.

[0038] The engaging gear 42 meshes with the return gear 41 and acts to push the second kick member 43 downward (return from the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmission state) by receiving the rotational driving force of the return gear 41. The second kick member 43 is a member for returning the clutch operating member 23 in the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmission state. The second kick member 43 is configured to engage and disengage with the engaging gear 42 by rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the clutch operating member 23. The second kick member 43 is retained by a retaining plate 50 for fixing the handle shaft 7 to the right frame 2. The second kick member 43 is formed of a stainless steel material having strength and excellent wear resistance.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 5A, the engaging gear 42 includes a gear body 421 and a claw portion 426 rotatably assembled to the gear body 421.

[0040] As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the gear body 421 includes a cylindrical base portion 422 and a tooth portion 423 integrally formed on the right side portion of the base portion 422. The base portion 422 is non-rotatably fixed to the output shaft 6b (see FIG. 3A) of the return reduction mechanism 6a. As shown in FIG. 5B, an inner surface portion 422a of the base portion 422 having a stepped cylindrical shape into which an insertion portion 427 of the claw portion 426 is inserted is formed inside the base portion 422. Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, a protruding portion 422b protruding radially inward is formed inside the base portion 422. The protruding portion 422b has a substantially triangular cross-sectional shape, and a total of four are formed at intervals of 90 degrees in the circumferential direction of the inner surface of the base portion 422. A rotation space portion 422e for ensuring the rotation of the claw portion 426 is formed between adjacent protruding portions 422b. Each protruding portion 422b includes a right-angle surface 422c extending in the axial direction and an inclined surface 422d extending in the axial direction, and supports the insertion portion 427 of the claw portion 426 rotatably at each vertex portion.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 5B, the claw portion 426 includes a cylindrical insertion portion 427 inserted into the inner surface portion 422a of the base portion 422 and a substantially cylindrical large-diameter portion 428 continuous with the left side of the insertion portion 427. A gap portion 424 is formed between the right side portion of the large-diameter portion 428 and the left side portion of the base portion 422 facing the same, and a spring member 425 is disposed therein. The spring member 425 functions as a biasing member that biases the claw portion 426 counterclockwise (in the direction of arrow X1 in FIG. 5C) with respect to the base portion 422. Two engaging claws 429, 429 (only one is shown) are formed to protrude on the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter portion 428 at intervals of 180 degrees in the circumferential direction. Each engaging claw 429 includes an engaging surface 429a that rises substantially perpendicular to the radial direction (see FIG. 12).

[0042] On the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion 427 of the claw portion 426, as shown in FIG. 5C, a regulating protrusion 426a that protrudes radially outward is formed. The regulating protrusion 426a has a substantially square cross-sectional shape, and a total of four are formed at intervals of 90 degrees in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion 427. Each regulating protrusion 426a is disposed in each rotation space portion 422e of the base portion 422, and is within the range partitioned in the circumferential direction by the right-angle surface 422c and the inclined surface 422d of the adjacent protrusions 422b, 422b (within the range of the circumferential size of the rotation space portion 422e), and can rotate in the clockwise direction (see arrow X2 in FIG. 5D) against the biasing force of the spring member 425. That is, the engaging claw 429 of the claw portion 426 is configured to be able to take a first position (the position shown in FIG. 5C) that has moved in the rotation direction of the engaging gear 42 and a second position (the position shown in FIG. 5D) that has moved in the opposite direction thereto, and is configured to be biased from the second position toward the first position by the biasing force of the spring member 425. The rotation angle of each regulating protrusion 426a is represented by an angle θ1 defined by the inclined surface 422d and the opposing surface of the regulating protrusion 426a facing it, as shown in FIG. 5D. The angle θ1 is set to a size that allows a sliding distance L1 (see FIG. 12) described later when the second kick member 43 abuts against the large-diameter portion 428 of the engaging gear 42.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b), the second kick member 43 includes a rotation support portion 431, a spring locking portion 437 that extends rearward from the rotation support portion 431, an engaging protrusion 433 that extends upward from the rotation support portion 431, and a guide portion 435 that extends forward and downward from the rotation support portion 431.

[0044] At the center of the swing support portion 431, a support hole 432 through which the swing support shaft 23d (see FIG. 7) of the clutch operating member 23 is inserted is formed. A locking hole 438 is formed at the rear end portion of the spring locking portion 437. The engaging projection 433 is a portion that abuts against the engaging claw 429 of the engaging gear 42, and has a contact portion 434 at its tip. The contact portion 434 is formed by bending the upper end portion of the engaging projection 433 to the left at approximately a right angle. As shown in FIG. 8(b), the contact portion 434 is disposed somewhat on the front side in a side view with respect to the support hole 432. The guide portion 435 is curved in a substantially U shape in a side view and has a tip portion facing rearward and downward. A guide projection 436 is provided at the tip portion of the guide portion 435. The guide projection 436 is formed by bending the tip portion of the guide portion 435 to the right at approximately a right angle.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 4, the second kick member 43 is attached to the front end portion 23c of the clutch operating member 23. The front end portion 23c has a substantially rectangular flat plate shape in a side view as shown in FIG. 7 and extends forward of the clutch operating member 23. An attachment seat 23e on which the second kick member 43 is disposed is formed at the lower front side of the front end portion 23c. The outer contour of the attachment seat 23e is formed in a circular shape corresponding to the circular shape of the swing support portion 431 of the second kick member 43. A swing support shaft 23d inserted through the support hole 432 of the second kick member 43 projects from the attachment seat 23e.

[0046] On the other hand, a holding projection 23f for holding the second kick member 43 in an upright posture (a posture in which the contact portion 434 faces directly upward) is formed at the upper front side of the front end portion 23c. The holding projection 23f projects toward the right side of the front end portion 23c and abuts against the rear portion of the engaging projection 433 of the second kick member 43 to hold the posture of the second kick member 43.

[0047] At the rear part of the front end portion 23c, a locking hole 23g is formed. The rear end portion of a spring member 29 connected to the second kick member 43 is locked in the locking hole 23g. The rear end portion of the spring member 29 is inserted into the locking hole 23g from the right side, and is covered by the upper part 52a of the rear part 52 of the fixing plate 50 from the right side and is retained to prevent it from coming off. The spring member 29 functions as a distribution spring that elastically distributes the engagement and disengagement of the second kick member 43 with respect to the engagement gear 42. In the present embodiment, a torsion spring is used as the spring member 29. In the driving force transmission state of the clutch mechanism 20, the second kick member 43 is distributed and held in a non-engagement state in which the engagement protrusion 433 abuts against the holding protrusion 23f by the spring member 29. Further, in the driving force cutoff state of the clutch mechanism 20, the second kick member 43 is distributed and held in an engagement state in which it abuts against the claw portion 426 of the engagement gear 42 and can engage with the engagement claw 429 by the spring member 29.

[0048] As described above, the fixing plate 50 mainly has two functions: a function of fixing the handle shaft 7 to the right frame 2 and a function of retaining the second kick member 43 to prevent it from coming off. Further, the fixing plate 50 covers a part of the front side of the clutch operating member 23 and also has a function of holding the front side of the clutch operating member 23. The fixing plate 50, like the second kick member 43, is formed of a stainless steel material having strength and excellent wear resistance.

[0049] As shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the fixing plate 50 includes a central portion 51, a rear portion 52 continuous with the rear side of the central portion 51, and a front portion 53 continuous with the front side of the central portion 51. A groove portion 56 extending in the vertical direction and having a substantially U-shaped side view is formed between the rear portion 52 and the front portion 53. The handle shaft 7 is inserted into the inside of the fixing plate 50 through the lower end portion of the groove portion 56 and is attached to the right frame 2 (see FIG. 2). Here, on the handle shaft 7, a one-way clutch (not shown) or a known drag mechanism 7a as shown in FIG. 10 is provided. The drag mechanism 7a applies a drag force to the rotation of the spool 5 when the fishing line is paid out from the spool 5 during fishing. Note that a star-shaped drag adjustment knob (star drag) for adjusting the drag force by the drag mechanism 7a is provided between the reel body 1 and the handle. The drag mechanism 7a includes a plurality of braking members (friction plates, washers, etc.) 7b disposed in the recess 11b of the drive gear 11. The drag mechanism 7a has a function of adjusting the pressing force of the pressing member 7c against the braking member 7b by rotating the drag adjustment knob, and adjusting the rotational frictional force (drag force) of the drive gear 11 with respect to the handle shaft 7.

[0050] As shown in FIGS. 4, 6(a), and 6(b), the rear portion 52 of the fixed plate 50 covers a part of the front portion of the clutch operating member 23 and rotatably holds the front portion of the clutch operating member 23. The upper portion 52a of the rear portion 52 extends upward so as to cover the locking hole 23g of the front end portion 23c of the clutch operating member 23, and retains the rear end portion of the spring member 29 to prevent it from coming off throughout the rotation of the clutch operating member 23. An extending portion 52b extending rearward is formed at the lower portion of the rear portion 52. As shown in FIG. 4, the extending portion 52b extends so as to cover a part of the first kick member 32, abuts against the first kick member 32 from the right side, and supports the first kick member 32.

[0051] As shown in FIGS. 4, 6(a), and 6(b), the front portion 53 of the fixed plate 50 faces the rear portion 52 with the groove portion 56 interposed therebetween, and is provided with a substantially triangular guide hole 55 that opens in the vertical direction. The guide hole 55 functions as a regulating hole for regulating the rotational position of the second kick member 43 with respect to the engaging claw 429 of the engaging gear 42. A guide projection 436 of the second kick member 43 is inserted into the guide hole 55. The upper portion 53a of the front portion 53 holds the rotation support shaft 23d (rotation support portion 431 of the second kick member 43) throughout the movement of the second kick member 43 accompanying the rotation of the clutch operating member 23.

[0052] In addition, a mounting portion 54 to which the front end portion of the coil spring 34 (see FIG. 3A) is attached is provided at the lower part of the front portion 53.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 9, the guide hole 55 includes an upper edge portion 55a, a front upper edge portion 55b continuous with the front side of the upper edge portion 55a, a front lower edge portion 55c continuous with the lower side of the front upper edge portion 55b, a lower edge portion 55d continuous with the lower side of the front lower edge portion 55c, a rear lower edge portion 55e continuous with the rear side of the lower edge portion 55d, and a rear upper edge portion 55f continuous with the upper side of the rear lower edge portion 55e and connected to the rear side of the upper edge portion 55a. The upper edge portion 55a and the lower edge portion 55d are substantially parallel to each other. The front upper edge portion 55b is inclined forward and downward from the front end portion of the upper edge portion 55a. The front lower edge portion 55c is inclined rearward and downward from the lower end portion of the front upper edge portion 55b and is recessed in a gently arcuate shape toward the front as a whole. The rear lower edge portion 55e is inclined forward and upward from the rear end portion of the lower edge portion 55d. The rear upper edge portion 55f is inclined rearward and upward from the upper end portion of the rear lower edge portion 55e and is connected to the rear end portion of the upper edge portion 55a.

[0054] Next, the positional relationship between the guide protrusion 436 of the second kick member 43 and each edge portion of the guide hole 55 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 11A to 11E while referring to FIG. 9. As shown in FIG. 4, when the clutch mechanism 20 is in the clutch-on position (driving force transmission state), as shown in FIG. 9, the guide protrusion 436 is disposed at a first position P1 within a region surrounded by the front lower edge portion 55c, the lower edge portion 55d, and the rear lower edge portion 55e, which is a lower region of the guide hole 55.

[0055] From this state, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the clutch lever 21 of the clutch mechanism 20 is pressed down with a finger, the clutch operating member 23 rotates counterclockwise about the rotation axis O1, and the second kick member 43 moves upward from the position shown in FIG. 4. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, the guide protrusion 436 of the second kick member 43 moves upward along the front lower edge portion 55c from the lower end position of the front lower edge portion 55c of the guide hole 55 and moves to the second position P2 where it abuts near the lower end of the front upper edge portion 55b. Note that the engaging protrusion 433 of the second kick member 43 remains in contact with the holding protrusion 23f at the front end portion 23c of the clutch operating member 23.

[0056] Then, when the clutch lever 21 is continuously pressed down, as shown in FIG. 11B, the clutch mechanism 20 rotates counterclockwise beyond the dead point of the distribution spring member 28. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, the guide protrusion 436 of the second kick member 43 moves from the second position P2 to the third position P3 near the upper end of the front upper edge portion 55b. Along with this movement, the second kick member 43 rotates clockwise about the rotation support shaft 23d as shown in FIG. 11B and reaches the dead point by the spring member 29. As a result, the engaging protrusion 433 of the second kick member 43 separates from the holding protrusion 23f and assumes an upright posture.

[0057] After that, when the clutch lever 21 is further pressed down, as shown in FIG. 11C, the clutch mechanism 20 is brought into a driving force cutoff state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, the guide protrusion 436 of the second kick member 43 moves along the upper edge portion 55a from the third position P3, and then moves to the fourth position P4 near the corner (corner portion) between the upper edge portion 55a and the rear upper edge portion 55f. Along with this movement, the second kick member 43 quickly rotates clockwise beyond the dead point as shown in FIG. 11C. As a result, in the driving force cutoff state, the engaging protrusion 433 of the second kick member 43 comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the large diameter portion 428 of the return gear 41 (a state in which it can engage with the engaging claw 429).

[0058] Here, the second kick member 43 is configured to rotate toward the engagement gear 42 while moving upward as the clutch operating member 23 rotates. Accordingly, when the engagement protrusion 433 abuts against the large-diameter portion 428 of the engagement gear 42, it comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter portion 428 while sliding upward.

[0059] Next, the operation when returning from the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmission state will be described. When the electric motor 6 is driven in reverse rotation by the drive control of the control unit 60 in the driving force cutoff state, the engagement gear 42 rotates counterclockwise via the return gear 41. Then, as shown in FIG. 11D, the engagement claw 429 abuts against the engagement protrusion 433 of the second kick member 43 on the large-diameter portion 428 of the return gear 41, and then, as shown in FIG. 11E, the engagement claw 429 pushes down the second kick member 43. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, the guide protrusion 436 of the second kick member 43 moves downward along the rear upper edge portion 55f and the rear lower edge portion 55e from the fourth position P4 and returns to the first position P1. By this movement, the second kick member 43 pushes down the front end portion 23c of the clutch operating member 23 and rotates the clutch operating member 23 in the clockwise direction. By this rotation of the clutch operating member 23, the clutch mechanism 20 returns from the driving force cutoff state to the driving force transmission state.

[0060] Next, the operation in the case where the engagement claw 429 is in a positional relationship interfering with the engagement protrusion 433 during sliding when the engagement protrusion 433 abuts against the large-diameter portion 428 will be described with reference to FIG. 12. In FIG. 12, reference sign PT1 indicates the initial contact position where the engagement protrusion 433 of the second kick member 43 abuts against the large-diameter portion 428 of the engagement gear 42, reference sign PT2 indicates the position after sliding after the engagement protrusion 433 slides on the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter portion 428, and reference sign L1 indicates the sliding distance. Note that the engagement claw 429 of the engagement gear 42 stops at an arbitrary position in the circumferential direction, and control of the stop position is not performed. FIG. 12 shows the case where the engagement claw 429 shown by a broken line is located on the side in the sliding direction of the initial contact position PT1 of the engagement protrusion 433.

[0061] As shown in FIG. 12, the engaging protrusion 433 of the second kick member 43 contacts the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter portion 428 at the initial contact position PT1 of the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter portion 428, and then moves a sliding distance L1 to reach the post-sliding position PT2. In the process of this movement, the engaging protrusion 433 contacts the engaging claw 429 and presses the engaging claw 429 in the clockwise direction. Then, the large-diameter portion 428 rotates in the clockwise direction against the biasing force of the spring member 425, allowing the sliding of the engaging protrusion 433. As a result, even when the engaging claw 429 is located in the sliding direction, the engaging claw 429 does not interfere, and the engaging protrusion 433 can engage preferably with the engaging claw 429.

[0062] According to the present embodiment described above, since the movement of the second kick member 43 can be guided and restricted by using the fixed plate 50, it is not necessary to separately provide a restricting portion, and the configuration becomes simple. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide a restricting portion on the right frame 2 side, space can be saved accordingly. Therefore, miniaturization and weight reduction can be achieved.

[0063] Also, when a restricting portion is provided on the right frame 2 side, in order to prevent wear due to repeated clutch operations, it is necessary to separately provide a member for improving slidability or surface treatment, which may increase the cost. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the movement of the second kick member 43 can be guided and restricted by also using the fixed plate 50, cost reduction can be achieved without increasing the number of parts. In addition, due to the sliding between stainless steel materials in terms of component configuration, the environmental performance does not deteriorate due to surface treatment degradation. Moreover, since the fixed plate 50 and the second kick member 43 are made of stainless steel, the sliding resistance can be reduced, and the operability of the clutch mechanism 20 can be improved.

[0064] Also, the fixed plate 50 can prevent the spring member 29 from falling off, so that the movement of the second kick member 43 is preferably maintained.

[0065] In addition, since the second kick member 43 is disposed between the right frame 2 and the fixed plate 50, when assembling the components to the reel body 1, the second kick member 43 is disposed on the right frame 2, and the fixed plate 50 is attached from above, so that the second kick member 43 can be easily held between the right frame 2 and the fixed plate 50. Therefore, the assembly work is simple.

[0066] (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14, 15, 16A to 16D.

[0067] The fishing electric reel 100A of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the fixed plate 50A also serves as a restricting portion that guides and restricts the movement of the first kick member 32. In the following description, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted. In FIGS. 14, 15, 16B to 16D, the coil spring 34 is omitted for simplicity.

[0068] FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing the main structure of the right side portion of the fishing electric reel, and FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the structure of the right side portion of the fishing electric reel. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the fishing electric reel 100A is provided with only the first return mechanism 30 as a return mechanism on the right frame 2, and does not include the second return mechanism 40 described in the first embodiment. The fixed plate 50A of the present embodiment is a modification of a part of the shape of the fixed plate 50 of the first embodiment.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 15, the fixed plate 50A has a bent portion 57 in which the lower end portion of the extending portion 52b is bent toward the right frame 2. At the rear end portion of the bent portion 57, a stepped extending portion 58 that extends in a stepped manner toward the right frame 2 is formed. The stepped extending portion 58 faces the square restricting hole 32b of the first kick member 32 and is inserted into the restricting hole 32b. The stepped extending portion 58 functions as a restricting portion that guides and restricts the movement of the first kick member 32.

[0070] In the driving force transmission state shown in FIG. 16A, the first kick member 32 is pressed by the rotation of the clutch operating member 23, rotates clockwise with the support pin 25 (see FIG. 15) as a fulcrum, and is arranged at a position restricted by the stepped extension portion 58. Thereby, in the driving force transmission state, the engaging portion 32c is held in a state of being separated from the ratchet 31.

[0071] On the other hand, when the first kick member 32 is switched from the driving force transmission state to the driving force interruption state, as shown in FIG. 16B, the stepped extension portion 58 guides and restricts the engaging portion 32c to move into the rotation orbit of the ratchet 31. In this state, when the handle is rotated, the engaging portion 32c of the first kick member 32 abuts on (is kicked by) the ratchet 31 and moves obliquely upward rearward as shown in FIG. 16C. By this movement, the tip portion 32e of the first kick member 32 abuts on the recess 23j of the clutch operating member 23, and as a result, the clutch operating member 23 is rotated clockwise. Also in this case, the movement of the first kick member 32 is guided and restricted by the stepped extension portion 58.

[0072] Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16D, the tip portion 32e of the first kick member 32 further pushes the recess 23j of the clutch operating member 23 obliquely upward rearward, so that the clutch mechanism 20 returns from the driving force interruption state to the driving force transmission state. Also in this case, the movement of the first kick member 32 is guided and restricted by the stepped extension portion 58.

[0073] A switching member 23m is connected to the clutch operating member 23. The switching member 23m is a member that protrudes in and out of the right side plate 3 in conjunction with the rotation of the clutch operating member 23. The switching member 23m is configured to be flush with the right side plate 3 in the driving force transmission state and to protrude from the right side plate 3 in the driving force interruption state. Then, the switching member 23m can be operated so as to be pushed toward the right side plate 3 from the state of protruding from the right side plate 3, thereby rotating the clutch operating member 23 clockwise and returning the clutch mechanism 20 from the driving force interruption state to the driving force transmission state.

[0074] According to the embodiment described above, since the movement of the first kick member 32 can be guided and restricted by using the fixed plate 50A, it is not necessary to separately provide a restricting portion, and the configuration is simplified. Further, since it is not necessary to provide a restricting portion on the right frame 2 side, space can be saved accordingly. Therefore, miniaturization and weight reduction can be achieved.

[0075] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be variously modified. For example, in each of the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to the fishing electric reels 100, 100A, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention may be applied to a two-bearing type fishing reel that does not have the electric motor 6. In this case, the second return mechanism 40 may be configured to return by receiving a driving force by a rotational operation of the handle.

[0076] Also, in each of the above embodiments, the restricting portion is constituted by the guide hole 55 provided in the fixed plate 50, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second kick member 43 may be configured to be guided by using the edge portion of the fixed plate 50 or the like. Further, although the fixed plate 50 is shown as being constituted by a single plate, it may be constituted by combining a plurality of plates.

[0077] Also, the second kick member 43 is not limited to being disposed between the right frame 2 and the fixed plate 50, and may be disposed at a position deviated from the fixed plate 50.

[0078] Also, although the fixed plate 50 is configured to retain the sorting spring member 28 so as not to come off, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sorting spring member 28 may be exposed to achieve miniaturization.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0079] 1 Reel body 2 Frame 3 Side plate 5 Spool 6 Electric motor 7 Handle shaft 20 Clutch mechanism 21 Clutch lever 23 Clutch operating member 30 First return mechanism (return mechanism) 31 Ratchet (rotating body for clutch return) 32 First kick member (kick member) 40 Second return mechanism (return mechanism) 42 Engaging gear (rotating body for clutch return) 43 Second kick member 50, 50A Fixed plate 55 Guide hole (restricting portion) 58 Step - shaped extending portion (restricting portion) 100, 100A Electric fishing reel (fishing reel)

Claims

1. A spool provided between frames of a reel body and rotating at least by receiving a driving force of a handle shaft, a clutch mechanism for switching the spool between a driving force transmission state and a driving force interruption state, a return mechanism for returning the clutch mechanism in the driving force interruption state to the driving force transmission state, and a fishing reel comprising: a clutch operating member provided in the clutch mechanism and brought into the driving force interruption state by operating a clutch lever; a clutch return rotating body provided in the return mechanism and rotating by receiving a rotational force, and a kick member that engages and disengages with the clutch return rotating body and returns the clutch operating member in the driving force interruption state to the driving force transmission state; a fixing plate provided on the reel body for retaining both the handle shaft and the clutch operating member in a non-removable manner, wherein the fixing plate also serves as a regulating portion for guiding and regulating the movement of the kick member. A fishing reel characterized by this.

2. A sorting spring for elastically sorting the engagement and disengagement of the kick member with respect to the clutch return rotating body is provided, wherein the sorting spring is retained in a non-removable manner by the fixing plate. The fishing reel according to Claim 1, characterized by this.

3. The kick member is disposed between the frame and the fixing plate. The fishing reel according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterized by this.

4. The fixing plate is made of stainless steel. The fishing reel according to Claim 1, characterized by this.

5. The kick member includes a first kick member and a second kick member, wherein the first kick member engages and disengages with a ratchet as the clutch return rotating body that rotates by receiving the rotational force of the handle shaft, and returns the clutch operating member in the driving force interruption state to the driving force transmission state, wherein the second kick member engages and disengages with an engagement gear as the clutch return rotating body that rotates by receiving the rotational force of an electric motor, and returns the clutch operating member in the driving force interruption state to the driving force transmission state. The fishing reel according to Claim 1, characterized by this.

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