Dual-bearing reel

Abstract

To provide a double bearing reel which can relax restrictions on the design of a clutch cam.SOLUTION: A double bearing reel 1 comprises: a reel body 3; a spool 5; a handle 7; a clutch operation member 9; and a clutch control mechanism 17. The clutch operation member 9 moves with respect to the reel body 3 among the first position, the second position, and the third position between the first position and the second position. The clutch control mechanism 17 includes a clutch claw 47 and a clutch cam 49. The clutch cam 49 rotates only in a prescribed first direction by being pressed by the clutch claw 47. When the clutch operation member 9 moves from the first position to the second position, a first pressing part 63a presses a first pressing object part 69a. When the clutch operation member 9 moves from the third position to the second position, a second pressing part 63b presses a second pressing object part 69b.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3D

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dual-bearing reel. [Background technology]

[0002] The dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 1 includes a clutch mechanism that transmits and interrupts the rotational force of the handle to the spool, and a clutch control mechanism that switches the clutch mechanism between a transmitting state and an interrupting state by operating a clutch operating member.

[0003] In this configuration, the clutch cam rotates when the clutch operating member is moved from the first position to the second position, and the clutch control mechanism alternately switches the clutch mechanism between a transmission state and a disengaged state. In this case, the clutch operating member is disposed in the first position both when the clutch mechanism is in the transmission state and when the clutch mechanism is in the disengaged state.

[0004] The dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 2 includes a clutch mechanism and a clutch control mechanism, similar to the dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 1. The clutch control mechanism includes a clutch pawl and a clutch cam.

[0005] In this configuration, the clutch pawl has one tip. When the clutch operating member moves from the first position to the second position, the tip of the clutch pawl presses against the ratchet teeth of the clutch cam. This causes the clutch cam to rotate, and the clutch control mechanism switches the clutch mechanism from a transmission state to a disengaged state. When the clutch mechanism is in the disengaged state, the clutch operating member is located in a third position located between the first position and the second position.

[0006] When the clutch operating member moves from the third position to the second position, the toe of the clutch pawl presses against the first positioning portion of the clutch cam, causing the clutch cam to rotate and the clutch control mechanism to switch the clutch mechanism from a disengaged state to a engaged state. When the clutch mechanism is in the engaged state, the clutch operating member is located in the first position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6518514 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6914052 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] In the dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 1, the clutch operating member is located in the first position both when the clutch mechanism is in the transmitting state and when the clutch mechanism is in the disengaged state, making it difficult for the angler to determine the state of the clutch mechanism by looking at the position of the clutch operating member. Also, if the clutch operating member is located in the first position when the clutch mechanism is in the disengaged state, the angler has less space to perform thumbing.

[0009] In the dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 2, when the clutch mechanism is disengaged, the clutch operating member is positioned in a third position located between the first and second positions, thereby solving the problems encountered in Patent Document 1. However, in the dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 2, only one pawl needs to press against the ratchet teeth and first positioning portion of the clutch cam, so in order to increase the number of ratchet teeth and first positioning portions positioned on the outer periphery of the clutch cam, the diameter of the clutch cam needs to be increased. Alternatively, it is difficult to reduce the diameter of the clutch cam without changing the number of ratchet teeth and first positioning portions.

[0010] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a dual-bearing reel that can relax restrictions on the design of the clutch cam. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] A dual-bearing reel according to one aspect of the present invention includes a reel body, a spool, a handle, a clutch mechanism, a clutch operating member, and a clutch control mechanism. The spool is configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body. The handle is configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body. The clutch mechanism is provided between the spool and the handle.

[0012] The clutch operating member is provided to be movable relative to the reel body and moves relative to the reel body between a first position, a second position, and a third position located between the first position and the second position.

[0013] The clutch control mechanism has a clutch pawl and a clutch cam. The clutch pawl is provided on the clutch operating member. The clutch cam is pressed by the clutch pawl to rotate only in a predetermined first direction. The clutch control mechanism controls the clutch mechanism by the rotation of the clutch cam.

[0014] The clutch pawl has a first pressing portion and a second pressing portion different from the first pressing portion. The clutch cam has a first pressed portion and a second pressed portion. The first pressed portion is pressed by the first pressing portion. The second pressed portion is positioned on the second direction side of the first pressed portion. The second direction is the opposite direction to the first direction. The second pressed portion is pressed by the second pressing portion.

[0015] When the clutch operating member moves from the first position toward the second position, the first pressing portion presses the first pressed portion, and when the clutch operating member moves from the third position toward the second position, the second pressing portion presses the second pressed portion.

[0016] In this dual-bearing reel, two pressing portions (first pressing portion and second pressing portion) separately press two pressed portions (first pressed portion and second pressed portion) depending on the position of the clutch operating member. This allows for a larger number of first pressed portions than in conventional technology. Alternatively, the diameter of the clutch cam can be reduced without changing the number of first pressed portions. In other words, in this dual-bearing reel, restrictions on the design of the clutch cam can be relaxed compared to conventional technology.

[0017] In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the clutch control mechanism preferably switches the clutch mechanism between a first state and a second state different from the first state by rotation of the clutch cam.

[0018] A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: the first state is a transmission state in which the rotational force of the handle is transmitted to the spool, and the second state is a disconnection state in which the transmission of the rotational force of the handle to the spool is disconnected.

[0019] In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the second pressed portion is preferably at least partially offset from the first pressed portion in an axial direction relative to the central axis of rotation of the clutch cam.

[0020] In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the clutch pawl preferably further has a wall portion that regulates engagement of the second pressing portion with the first pressed portion.

[0021] In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the clutch pawl preferably further has a positioning portion that positions the clutch operating member at a third position relative to the reel body.

[0022] In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the claw portion having the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion and the positioning portion are preferably separate members.

[0023] A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: the claw portion is made of resin, and the positioning portion is made of metal.

[0024] A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: The clutch operating member has a support plate. The support plate rotatably supports the clutch cam. The support plate is disposed between the reel body and the clutch cam. The clutch cam has an annular portion and a pressed claw. The pressed claw protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the annular portion. The pressed claw constitutes a first pressed portion and a second pressed portion. A gap is provided between the support plate and the pressed claw.

[0025] A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: The clutch operating member has a support plate. The support plate rotatably supports the clutch cam. The support plate is disposed between the reel body and the clutch cam. The clutch pawl has a positioning portion and a cover portion. The positioning portion positions the clutch operating member at a third position relative to the reel body. The cover portion is provided on the positioning portion. When the clutch operating member is positioned at the third position relative to the reel body and the clutch pawl and support plate are viewed from the outside in the axial direction, at least a portion of the cover portion overlaps the support plate.

[0026] A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: the reel body has a shaft portion; the clutch pawl further has a positioning portion; the positioning portion positions the clutch operating member at a third position relative to the reel body; and the positioning portion engages with the shaft portion.

[0027] A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: The reel body has a recess. The clutch pawl further has a positioning portion. The positioning portion positions the clutch operating member at a third position relative to the reel body. The positioning portion has a main body portion, an engaging portion, and a biasing member. The engaging portion is disposed on the main body portion. The engaging portion engages with the recess. The biasing member is disposed between the main body portion and the engaging portion. The biasing member biases the engaging portion.

[0028] In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the clutch pawl preferably has a first clutch pawl including a first pressing portion, and a second clutch pawl including a second pressing portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0029] The present invention can ease the restrictions on the design of the clutch cam in a dual-bearing reel. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] 1 is an external perspective view of a dual-bearing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] Cross-sectional view of a dual-bearing reel. [Figure 3A] FIG. 2 is a side view of the clutch control mechanism in a state where the clutch operating member is placed in a first position (clutch-on state). [Figure 3B] FIG. 4 is a side view of the clutch control mechanism in a state where the clutch operating member is placed in a second position (clutch-off state). [Figure 3C] FIG. 4 is a side view of the clutch control mechanism in a state where the clutch operating member is placed in a third position (clutch-off state). [Figure 3D] FIG. 10 is a side view of the clutch control mechanism when the clutch operating member is in the second position (clutch on); [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a side view of the mechanism mounting plate, clutch operating member, and clutch cam of the reel body. [Figure 7] Top view of the clutch cam. [Figure 8A] FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating the clutch return mechanism when the clutch operating member is placed in a third position (before the return gear rotates). [Figure 8B] FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating the clutch return mechanism when the clutch operating member is placed in a third position (after the return gear has rotated). [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a side view of the clutch cam for explaining a modified example of the clutch cam. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a top view of a clutch pawl for explaining a modified example of the clutch pawl. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a top view of a clutch pawl for explaining a modified example of the clutch pawl. [Figure 12A] 10A and 10B are top views of a mechanism mounting plate and a clutch pawl for explaining modified examples of the mechanism mounting plate and the clutch pawl of the reel body. [Figure 12B] FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view of the clutch pawl of FIG. 12A. [Figure 13] 10 is a top view of the mechanism mounting plate of the reel body and the clutch pawl for explaining a modified example of the clutch pawl. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] As shown in Figure 1, a dual-bearing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a reel body 3, a spool 5, a handle 7, and a clutch operating member 9. As shown in Figure 2, the dual-bearing reel 1 further includes a spool shaft 11, a pinion gear 13, a clutch mechanism 15, and a clutch control mechanism 17. As shown in Figure 3A, the dual-bearing reel 1 further includes a clutch return mechanism 19.

[0032] 2, in this embodiment, the spool shaft 11 has a spool axis X1. A clutch cam 49 of a clutch control mechanism 17, which will be described later, has a rotation center axis X2. The spool axis X1 and the rotation center axis X2 of the clutch cam 49 are concentric.

[0033] The axial direction includes the direction in which the spool axis X1 extends, the direction along the spool axis X1, the direction in which the rotation center axis X2 of the clutch cam 49 extends, or the direction along the rotation center axis X2 of the clutch cam 49. The radial direction includes the direction away from the spool axis X1 and the direction away from the rotation center axis X2 of the clutch cam 49.

[0034] The circumferential direction and rotational direction include the direction around the spool axis X1 and the direction around the rotational axis X2 of the clutch cam 49. In this embodiment, the direction in which the clutch cam 49 rotates around the rotational axis X2 is referred to as a first rotational direction R1. The rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction R1 is referred to as a second rotational direction R2.

[0035] 1, the reel body 3 includes a frame 21, a first side cover 23, and a second side cover 25. The reel body 3 further includes a display unit 27 attached to the frame 21.

[0036] 2, the frame 21 has a first side plate 29, a second side plate 31, and a plurality of connecting members 33. The first side plate 29 is disposed on the handle 7 side. The first side plate 29 has a side plate main body 35 and a mechanism mounting plate 37.

[0037] The mechanism mounting plate 37 is disposed between the side plate main body 35 and the first side cover 23. For example, the mechanism mounting plate 37 has a main body portion 37a and a tubular portion 37b. The main body portion 37a is attached to the side plate main body 35. The clutch operating member 9 and the clutch control mechanism 17 are disposed in the main body portion 37a. The tubular portion 37b is formed integrally with the main body portion 37a. The pinion gear 13 and the spool shaft 11 are inserted into the inner periphery of the tubular portion 37b.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 3A, the reel body 3 further has a shaft portion 28. The shaft portion 28 is provided on the mechanism mounting plate 37. The shaft portion 28 is formed integrally with the mechanism mounting plate 37. An arm portion 59, which will be described later, abuts against the shaft portion 28. In this embodiment, an interference member 28a is provided on the shaft portion 28. The arm portion 59 abuts against the shaft portion 28 via the interference member 28a.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 2, the second side plate 31 is disposed axially at a distance from the first side plate 29. A spool 5 is disposed between the first side plate 29 and the second side plate 31. A plurality of connecting members 33 connect the first side plate 29 and the second side plate 31. The front connecting member 33 is formed in a cylindrical shape. A motor 34 is housed inside the front connecting member 33a. A rod attachment leg for attaching a fishing rod is integrally formed with the lower connecting member 33b. The first side cover 23 covers the first side plate 29. The second side cover 25 covers the second side plate 31.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 1, the handle 7 is configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body 3. For example, the handle 7 is provided on the first side cover 23 side. The handle 7 is supported so as to be rotatable relative to the reel body 3. The handle 7 is connected to a drive shaft (not shown). The rotational force of the handle 7 is transmitted to the drive shaft.

[0041] As shown in Figure 2, the spool 5 is configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body 3. For example, the spool 5 is attached to the spool shaft 11 so as to rotate integrally with the spool shaft 11. The spool 5 is rotatably supported by the reel body 3 via the spool shaft 11.

[0042] The spool shaft 11 is rotatably supported relative to the reel body 3. For example, the spool shaft 11 is rotatably supported relative to the first side plate 29 (side plate body 35). The spool shaft 11 is rotatably supported relative to a shaft support portion 32 provided on the second side plate 31. The shaft support portion 32 is attached to the second side plate 31. The spool shaft 11 is inserted into the inner periphery of the pinion gear 13.

[0043] 2, the pinion gear 13 is disposed on the outer periphery of the spool shaft 11 so as to move in the axial direction relative to the spool shaft 11. The pinion gear 13 is moved in the axial direction relative to the spool shaft 11 by a clutch control mechanism 17.

[0044] The pinion gear 13 rotates integrally with the spool shaft 11 via a clutch mechanism 15, and also rotates relative to the spool shaft 11. The pinion gear 13 is disposed on the outer circumferential side of the spool shaft 11.

[0045] For example, when the clutch mechanism 15 is in a clutch-on state (an example of a first state) described below, the pinion gear 13 rotates integrally with the spool shaft 11. When the clutch mechanism 15 is in a clutch-off state (an example of a second state) described below, the pinion gear 13 rotates relative to the spool shaft 11. Figure 2 shows an example when the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-on state.

[0046] The rotational force of the handle 7 or the rotational force of the motor 34 is transmitted to the pinion gear 13 via the spool drive mechanism 14. For example, the spool drive mechanism 14 has a drive shaft connected to the handle 7, a drive gear connected to the drive shaft, a planetary gear mechanism connected to the drive gear and the output shaft of the motor 34, and a rotation transmission mechanism connected to the planetary gear mechanism. The rotational force is transmitted to the pinion gear 13 from the rotation transmission mechanism.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 2, the clutch mechanism 15 is disposed between the handle 7 and the spool 5. The clutch mechanism 15 transmits and interrupts the rotational force of the handle 7 to the spool 5. The clutch mechanism 15 is configured to be switchable between a clutch-on state and a clutch-off state that is different from the clutch-on state. The clutch-on state is a transmission state in which the rotational force of the handle 7 is transmitted to the spool 5. The clutch-off state is a disconnection state in which the transmission of the rotational force of the handle 7 to the spool 5 is interrupted.

[0048] As shown in Figure 2, the clutch mechanism 15 has a pin member 15a and an engagement recess 15b. The pin member 15a is provided on the spool shaft 11. Both ends of the pin member 15a protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the spool shaft 11. The engagement recess 15b is provided on the pinion gear 13. The state in which the pin member 15a is engaged with the engagement recess 15b is the clutch-on state. The state in which the pin member 15a is disengaged from the engagement recess 15b is the clutch-off state.

[0049] As shown in Figures 3A-3D, the clutch operating member 9 is used to operate the clutch control mechanism 17. The clutch operating member 9 is provided so as to be movable relative to the reel body 3. For example, the clutch operating member 9 moves relative to the reel body 3 between a first position shown in Figure 3A, a second position shown in Figure 3B, and a third position shown in Figure 3C. The third position is located between the first position and the second position.

[0050] As shown in Figures 3A to 3D, the clutch operating member 9 has an operating part 39, a connecting arm 41, and a support plate 43. The operating part 39 is the part that is pressed by the angler (see Figure 1). The operating part 39 is attached to the connecting arm 41. The connecting arm 41 is formed integrally with the support plate 43. The connecting arm 41 extends from the support plate 43 and passes through the hole 35a in the first side plate 29 (side plate main body 35). The operating part 39 is attached to the tip of the connecting arm 41.

[0051] 2, the support plate 43 is disposed between the reel body 3 and the clutch control mechanism 17. For example, the support plate 43 is disposed axially between the mechanism mounting plate 37 and a clutch cam 49 of the clutch control mechanism 17, which will be described later.

[0052] 3A to 3D, the support plate 43 is rotatably attached to the reel body 3. For example, the support plate 43 is rotatably attached to the mechanism mounting plate 37. The support plate 43 rotatably supports the clutch cam 49.

[0053] 3A, a support shaft 43a is provided on the support plate 43. The support shaft 43a pivotally supports a clutch pawl 47 of the clutch control mechanism 17 (described later). The support shaft 43a is provided on the support plate 43 so as to extend in the axial direction. The support shaft 43a may be formed integrally with the support plate 43 or may be formed separately from the support plate 43.

[0054] The clutch operating member 9 having the above-described configuration is biased from the second position toward the first position by the first torsion spring 45. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, the first spring arm 45a of the first torsion spring 45 engages with the support plate 43. The second spring arm 45b of the first torsion spring 45 engages with the mechanism mounting plate 37.

[0055] 3A and 3B, when the clutch operating member 9 moves from the first position to the second position, the support plate 43 rotates relative to the mechanism mounting plate 37, twisting the first torsion spring 45. As a result, the first torsion spring 45 urges the clutch operating member 9 from the second position toward the first position by the restoring force.

[0056] The clutch control mechanism 17 controls the clutch mechanism 15 shown in Fig. 2. For example, in the clutch control mechanism 17, the clutch mechanism 15 is controlled by the rotation of a clutch cam 49. More specifically, in the clutch control mechanism 17, the clutch mechanism 15 is switched between a clutch-on state and a clutch-off state by the rotation of the clutch cam 49. As shown in Fig. 2, the clutch control mechanism 17 is disposed between the first side cover 23 and the first side plate 29.

[0057] 3A to 3D, the clutch control mechanism 17 includes a clutch pawl 47 and a clutch cam 49. The clutch control mechanism 17 further includes a yoke support member 51, a clutch yoke 53, a pinion gear 13, and a coil spring 55 (see FIGS. 2 and 5). The clutch pawl 47 is attached to the clutch operating member 9 so as to be able to swing. For example, the clutch pawl 47 is attached to the support plate 43 so as to be able to swing.

[0058] 4, the clutch pawl 47 has a pawl portion 57 and an arm portion 59 (an example of a positioning portion). The pawl portion 57 has a main body portion 61 and a pressing portion 63. The main body portion 61 has an attachment hole 61a. The attachment hole 61a is attached to the support shaft 43a of the support plate 43.

[0059] The pressing portion 63 is formed integrally with the main body portion 61. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, when the main body portion 61 is attached to the support shaft 43a of the support plate 43, the pressing portion 63 is disposed so as to face the outer periphery of the clutch cam 49.

[0060] 4, the pressing portion 63 has a first pressing portion 63a, a second pressing portion 63b, and a restricting wall 63c (an example of a wall portion). The first pressing portion 63a is provided on the pressing portion 63 on the first rotation direction R1 side. The second pressing portion 63b is different from the first pressing portion 63a. The second pressing portion 63b is provided on the pressing portion 63 on the second rotation direction R2 side. The second pressing portion 63b is disposed at an interval from the first pressing portion 63a in the second rotation direction R2. The axial length of the second pressing portion 63b is shorter than the axial length of the first pressing portion 63a.

[0061] The restricting wall 63c is provided between the first pressing portion 63a and the second pressing portion 63b. The restricting wall 63c abuts against a radially outer surface 69f of a first pressed portion 69a of the clutch cam 49, which will be described later. As a result, the second pressing portion 63b passes through the first pressed portion 69a without engaging with the first pressed portion 69a. In other words, the restricting wall 63c restricts the engagement of the second pressing portion 63b with the first pressed portion 69a.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 4, the arm portion 59 is provided on the claw portion 57. For example, the arm portion 59 is formed integrally with the claw portion 57. As shown in FIG. 3C, the arm portion 59 engages with the shaft portion 28 of the reel body 3. For example, the tip of the arm portion 59 abuts against the shaft portion 28 of the mechanism mount plate 37. More specifically, the tip of the arm portion 59 is formed in a hook shape. The tip of the arm portion 59 engages with the shaft portion 28 via an interference member 28a. As a result, the arm portion 59 positions the clutch operating member 9 at the third position relative to the reel body 3.

[0063] As shown in Figures 3A to 3D, the clutch pawl 47 having the above configuration is biased toward the clutch cam 49 by a second torsion spring 65. For example, a coil portion 65a of the second torsion spring 65 is disposed on the support shaft 43a of the support plate 43. The coil portion 65a is prevented from coming off by a retaining member (not shown).

[0064] The third spring arm 65b of the second torsion spring 65 engages with the support plate 43. The fourth spring arm of the second torsion spring 65 engages with the hole 63d (see FIG. 4) of the pressing portion 63. With this configuration, the second torsion spring 65 biases the pressing portion 63 of the clutch pawl 47 toward the clutch cam 49.

[0065] 3A-3D, the clutch cam 49 is arranged to be rotatable relative to the reel body 3. For example, the clutch cam 49 is arranged to be rotatable relative to the mechanism mounting plate 37 of the reel body 3. The clutch cam 49 is pressed by the clutch pawl 47 and rotates only in the first rotation direction R1.

[0066] As shown in Fig. 5, the clutch cam 49 has an annular portion 67, a plurality of ratchet teeth 69 (pressed pawls), and a plurality of cam portions 71. The reference numerals indicating the ratchet teeth 69 and the cam portion 71 in Fig. 5 are attached to only one member.

[0067] The annular portion 67 is formed in an annular shape. As shown in Fig. 6, the annular portion 67 is disposed on the support plate 43. The annular portion 67 is disposed radially outside the cylindrical portion 37b (see Fig. 2) of the mechanism mounting plate 37.

[0068] As shown in Fig. 5, the ratchet teeth 69 are provided on the outer periphery of the annular portion 67. For example, the ratchet teeth 69 are arranged at intervals from one another in the circumferential direction. Each of the ratchet teeth 69 protrudes radially outward from the outer periphery 67a of the annular portion 67. Each of the ratchet teeth 69 is formed integrally with the outer periphery 67a of the annular portion 67. In this embodiment, the ratchet teeth 69 include eight ratchet teeth 69.

[0069] 6 and 7, each ratchet tooth 69 has a first pressed portion 69a and a second pressed portion 69b. Each ratchet tooth 69 further has a first inclined surface 69c, a top surface 69d, and a second inclined surface 69e.

[0070] The first pressed portion 69a is pressed by the first pressing portion 63a. The first pressed portion 69a is provided at the upstream end in the first rotation direction R1 of each ratchet tooth 69. The first pressed portion 69a includes a radially outer surface 69f.

[0071] The second pressed portion 69b is pressed by the second pressing portion 63b. The second pressed portion 69b is disposed on the first rotation direction R1 side relative to the first pressed portion 69a. For example, in ratchet teeth 69 that are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction, the second pressed portion 69b is disposed on the second rotation direction R2 side relative to the first pressed portion 69a.

[0072] The second pressed portion 69b is provided radially outward from the outer peripheral surface 67a of the annular portion 67. The second pressed portion 69b is provided on the tip surface of the ratchet tooth 69. The second pressed portion 69b is formed in a concave shape on the tip surface of the ratchet tooth 69.

[0073] 6, the second pressed portion 69b is at least partially offset from the first pressed portion 69a in the axial direction. For example, the axial range of the second pressed portion 69b is different from the axial range of the first pressed portion 69a. The axial length of the second pressed portion 69b is shorter than the axial length of the first pressed portion 69a.

[0074] 6 and 7, the first inclined surface 69c extends from the outer peripheral surface 67a of the annular portion 67 toward the second pressed portion 69b and is connected to the second pressed portion 69b. The top surface 69d is provided radially outward from the outer peripheral surface 67a of the annular portion 67. The top surface 69d forms the tip surface of the ratchet tooth 69.

[0075] The top surface 69d extends in the circumferential direction between the second pressed portion 69b and the second inclined surface 69e. The top surface 69d is connected to the second pressed portion 69b and the second inclined surface 69e. The second inclined surface 69e extends from the top surface 69d toward the radially outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a and is connected to the radially outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a.

[0076] 7, the distance from the radial outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a to the rotation axis X2 is shorter than the distance from the top surface 69d to the rotation axis X2. The distance from the radial outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a to the rotation axis X2 is longer than the distance from the outer peripheral surface 67a of the annular portion 67 to the rotation axis X2.

[0077] As shown in FIG. 5 , the multiple cam portions 71 are provided on the annular portion 67. For example, the multiple cam portions 71 are arranged at intervals from one another in the circumferential direction. Each of the multiple cam portions 71 protrudes from the annular portion 67 in the axial direction. Each of the multiple cam portions 71 is formed integrally with the annular portion 67. In this embodiment, the multiple cam portions 71 include eight cam portions 71.

[0078] 6 and 7, each cam portion 71 has a positioning recess 71a, a third inclined surface 71b, a fourth inclined surface 71c, and an upright surface 71d. The positioning recess 71a is provided at the top of each cam portion 71. The positioning recess 71a is formed in a concave shape at the top of each cam portion 71. The positioning recess 71a positions the clutch yoke 53 in the clutch-off state.

[0079] The third inclined surface 71b extends from the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67 toward the positioning recess 71a and is connected to the positioning recess 71a. The fourth inclined surface 71c extends from the positioning recess 71a toward the upper end of the standing surface 71d and is connected to the upper end of the standing surface 71d. The standing surface 71d extends from the fourth inclined surface 71c toward the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67 and is connected to the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67.

[0080] As shown in FIG. 6, the distance from the upper end of the erected surface 71d to the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67 is shorter than the distance from the connection between the positioning recess 71a and the fourth inclined surface 71c to the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67.

[0081] 3A to 3D, the yoke support member 51 is attached to the reel body 3. For example, the yoke support member 51 is fixed to the mechanism mounting plate 37.

[0082] As shown in FIG. 5, the yoke support member 51 has a mounting portion 51a and a pair of guide shafts 51b. The mounting portion 51a is formed in an annular shape. The mounting portion 51a is fixed to the mechanism mounting plate 37. Each of the pair of guide shafts 51b is formed in a rod shape. The pair of guide shafts 51b are provided on the mounting portion 51a. When the mounting portion 51a is fixed to the mechanism mounting plate 37, the pair of guide shafts 51b extend in the axial direction.

[0083] 5, clutch yoke 53 has a yoke body 53a, a pair of guide holes 53b, a gear engagement portion 53c, and a cam engagement portion 53d. Yoke body 53a is formed to be elongated substantially in one direction.

[0084] The pair of guide holes 53b are provided in the yoke body 53a. The pair of guide holes 53b penetrate the yoke body 53a. The pair of guide shafts 51b are inserted into the pair of guide holes 53b, respectively.

[0085] As a result, the clutch yoke 53 is guided in the axial direction along the pair of guide shafts 51b. For example, when the clutch cam 49 rotates in the first rotation direction R1, the clutch yoke 53 moves in the axial direction away from the spool 5 and in the axial direction toward the spool 5.

[0086] The gear engagement portion 53c is provided in the center of the yoke body 53a. For example, the gear engagement portion 53c is formed in a semicircular shape. The gear engagement portion 53c engages with the annular recess 13a of the pinion gear 13. This allows the clutch yoke 53 to move axially together with the pinion gear 13.

[0087] The cam engaging portions 53d are provided at both ends of the yoke body 53a. The cam engaging portions 53d engage with the cam portions 71 of the clutch cam 49. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3D, when the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-on state, the cam engaging portions 53d are disposed on the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67, between the cam portions 71 adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction. As shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, when the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-off state, the cam engaging portions 53d are disposed in the positioning recesses 71a of the cam portions 71.

[0088] 2, the coil spring 55 is disposed radially outward of the spool shaft 11. The coil spring 55 is disposed axially between the clutch yoke 53 and the first side cover 23. As a result, the coil spring 55 biases the clutch yoke 53 in the axial direction toward the spool 5.

[0089] As shown in FIG. 3A, the clutch return mechanism 19 has a return gear 73 and a clutch cam 49. The return gear 73 is connected to the drive shaft 70. The return gear 73 rotates together with the drive shaft 70. For example, when the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-off state as shown in FIG. 8A, if the handle 7 rotates in the line winding direction M as shown in FIG. 8B, the return gear 73 rotates. As a result, one of the plurality of gear teeth 73a of the return gear 73 presses one of the plurality of ratchet teeth 69 of the clutch cam 49, causing the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotational direction R1.

[0090] 3A to 3D, the clutch control mechanism 17 operates. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the clutch operating member 9 is in the first position, the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-on state. In this state, the cam engaging portion 53d of the clutch yoke 53 is disposed on the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67 between the circumferentially adjacent cam portions 71. The first pressing portion 63a and the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 are disposed between the circumferentially adjacent ratchet teeth 69.

[0091] 3A and 3B, when an angler presses the operating portion 39 of the clutch operating member 9 and the operating portion 39 of the clutch operating member 9 moves from the first position to the second position, the first pressing portion 63a of the clutch pawl 47 presses the first pressed portion 69a of the clutch cam 49. This causes the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotational direction R1.

[0092] This rotation of the clutch cam 49 causes the cam engagement portion 53d of the clutch yoke 53 to move up the third inclined surface 71b of the cam portion 71 and to be positioned in the positioning recess 71a, thereby switching the clutch mechanism 15 from the clutch-on state to the clutch-off state.

[0093] When the angler releases his or her finger from the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39), the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39) moves from the second position to the third position, as shown in Figures 3B and 3C. In this case, the clutch pawl 47 moves in the second rotation direction R2. At this time, the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 moves up the first inclined surface 69c of the ratchet tooth 69, and the arm portion 59 of the clutch pawl 47 comes into contact with the shaft portion 28 of the reel body 3 (mechanism mounting plate 37).

[0094] As a result, the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 is positioned on the top surface 69d of the chute tooth (see FIG. 7). In this state, the cam engaging portion 53d of the clutch yoke 53 is positioned in the positioning recess 71a, and the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-off state.

[0095] Next, as shown in Figures 3C and 3D, when the angler presses the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39) and the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39) moves from the third position to the second position, the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 presses the second pressed portion 69b of the clutch cam 49. This causes the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotation direction R1. At this time, the arm portion 59 of the clutch pawl 47 disengages from the shaft portion 28 of the reel body 3 (mechanism mounting plate 37).

[0096] This rotation of clutch cam 49 disengages cam engaging portion 53d of clutch yoke 53 from positioning recess 71a. Thereafter, cam engaging portion 53d of clutch yoke 53 moves down fourth inclined surface 71c (see FIG. 7) of cam portion 71 and is positioned on front surface 67b of annular portion 67 between circumferentially adjacent cam portions 71. This switches clutch mechanism 15 from the clutch-off state to the clutch-on state.

[0097] When the angler releases his / her finger from the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39), the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39) moves from the second position to the first position as shown in Figures 3D and 3A. In this case, the clutch pawl 47 moves in the second rotation direction R2.

[0098] At this time, the first pressing portion 63a and the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 move along the outer surfaces of the ratchet teeth 69 shown in Fig. 7. For example, the first pressing portion 63a and the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 move along the top surfaces 69d of the ratchet teeth 69 and move down the second inclined surfaces 69e of the ratchet teeth 69.

[0099] When the first pressing portion 63a and the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 reach the radially outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a, the restriction wall 63c (see FIG. 4) of the clutch pawl 47 comes into contact with the radially outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a. Thereafter, the first pressing portion 63a and the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 are positioned between the ratchet teeth 69 that are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction. This causes the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39) to return to the first position.

[0100] 8A and 8B, the clutch return mechanism 19 operates. When the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-off state as shown in Fig. 8A, if the angler rotates the handle 7 in the line-reeling direction M as shown in Fig. 8B, the return gear 73 rotates.

[0101] This rotation of the return gear 73 causes the gear teeth 73a of the return gear 73 to press the first pressed portion 69a of the clutch cam 49. This causes the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotation direction R1, and the clutch mechanism 15 is switched from the clutch-off state to the clutch-on state as shown in Figure 3A. The operation of the clutch yoke 53 at this time is the same as the operation of the clutch yoke 53 of the clutch control mechanism 17.

[0102] In the dual-bearing reel 1 having the above configuration, the first pressing portion 63a and the second pressing portion 63b press the first pressed portion 69a and the second pressed portion 69b, respectively, depending on the position of the clutch operating member 9. This makes it possible to increase the number of first pressed portions 69a compared to the prior art. Alternatively, it is possible to reduce the diameter of the clutch cam 49 without changing the number of first pressed portions 69a. In other words, in the dual-bearing reel 1, it is possible to relax restrictions on the design of the clutch cam 49 compared to the prior art.

[0103] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the invention.

[0104] Variation 1 The clutch cam 49 may be configured as follows. In Modification 1, as shown in Fig. 9, the annular portion 67 of the clutch cam 49 has a mounting surface 67c. The mounting surface 67c is disposed on the support plate 43 of the clutch operating member 9. With the mounting surface 67c disposed on the support plate 43, a gap G is provided between the multiple ratchet teeth 69 of the clutch cam 49 and the support plate 43.

[0105] In this configuration, when the clutch cam 49 rotates in the first rotational direction R1 relative to the support plate 43, the arrangement surface 67c slides against the support plate 43. In this case, the multiple ratchet teeth 69 do not slide against the support plate 43. This allows the clutch cam 49 to rotate smoothly in the first rotational direction R1.

[0106] Variation 2 The clutch pawl 147 may be configured as follows. In Modification 2, as shown in FIG. 10 , the pawl portion 157 and the arm portion 159 are separate members. The pawl portion 157 is formed from resin. The arm portion 159 is formed from metal. The arm portion 159 is preferably formed by press molding. The arm portion 159 has an attachment portion 159a and an arm main body 159b. The attachment portion 159a is attached to the pawl portion 157. The arm main body 159b is formed integrally with the attachment portion 159a. This configuration allows the arm portion 159 to be elastically deformed in a suitable manner. This allows the clutch operating member 9 to be suitably positioned at the third position relative to the reel body 3.

[0107] Variation 3 The clutch pawl 247 may be configured as follows. In Modification 3, as shown in FIG. 11 , the clutch pawl 247 further includes a cover portion 64. The cover portion 64 is provided on the arm portion 59. When the clutch operating member 9 is positioned in the third position relative to the reel body 3 and the clutch pawl 47 and the support plate 43 are viewed from the outside in the axial direction, at least a portion of the cover portion 64 overlaps with the support plate 43. In this configuration, the gap between the arm portion 59 of the clutch pawl 47 and the support plate 43 is covered by the cover portion 64. This allows the cover portion 64 to prevent foreign matter from entering the gap.

[0108] Variation 4 The reel body 3 and the clutch pawl 347 may be configured as follows. In Modification 4, as shown in Fig. 12A, the mechanism mounting plate 37 of the reel body 3 has a recess 37c. As shown in Figs. 12A and 12B, the arm portion 259 of the clutch pawl 347 has a main body portion 259a, a shaft member 259b (an example of an engagement portion), and a coil spring 259c (an example of a biasing member).

[0109] The shaft member 259b is disposed in the main body portion 259a. The coil spring 159c is disposed between the main body portion 259a and the shaft member 259b. The shaft member 259b engages with the recess 37c. For example, the coil spring 259c is disposed in the hole 259d of the main body portion 259a. One end of the coil spring 259c abuts against the bottom of the hole 259d. The other end of the coil spring 259c abuts against one end of the shaft member 259b. As a result, the shaft member 259b is biased by the coil spring 259c. The other end of the shaft member 259b engages with the recess 37c.

[0110] An engagement wall 37d with which the other end of the shaft member 259b engages is formed in the recess 37c. The other end of the shaft member 259b abuts against the engagement wall 37d, thereby positioning the clutch operating member 9 (operating unit 39) at the third position. With this configuration, even if an angler operates the clutch operating member 9 (operating unit 39) from the third position toward the first position while the clutch operating member 9 (operating unit 39) is in the third position, the shaft member 259b retracts into the hole 259d, preventing damage to the arm portion 259.

[0111] Variation 5 Clutch pawl 447 may be configured as follows: In Modification 5, as shown in Figure 13, clutch pawl 447 has first clutch pawl 447a and second clutch pawl 447b.

[0112] The first clutch pawl 447a is swingably mounted on the mechanism mounting plate 37 of the reel body 3. The first clutch pawl 447a is biased by a torsion spring 448a toward the clutch cam 49. The first clutch pawl 447a includes a first pressing portion 63a.

[0113] The second clutch pawl 447b is swingably mounted on the mechanism mounting plate 37 of the reel body 3. The second clutch pawl 447b is biased toward the clutch cam 49 by a torsion spring 448b. The second clutch pawl 447b includes a second pressing portion 63b. The second clutch pawl 447b is disposed at a distance from the first clutch pawl 447a in the second rotational direction R2.

[0114] In this configuration, when the operating portion 39 of the clutch operating member 9 moves from the first position to the second position, the first pressing portion 63a of the first clutch pawl 447a presses the first pressed portion 69a of the clutch cam 49. This causes the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotational direction R1.

[0115] When the operating portion 39 of the clutch operating member 9 moves from the third position to the second position, the second pressing portion 63b of the second clutch pawl 447b presses the second pressed portion 69b of the clutch cam 49. This causes the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotation direction R1. Even with this configuration, the clutch control mechanism 17 can be operated in the same manner as in the above embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0116] 1 Double bearing reel 3 Reel body 5 spools 7 Handle 9 Clutch operating member 28 Shaft 15 Clutch mechanism 17 Clutch control mechanism 37c Recess 43 Support Plate 47,147,247,347,447 Clutch pawl 49 Clutch cam 57,157 Claw 59,159,259 Arm 61 Arm body 63 Pressing part 63a First pressing part 63b Second pressing part 64 Cover part 67 Circular section 69 ratchet teeth 69a First pressed portion 69b Second pressed portion 63c Regulatory Wall 259b Shaft member 259c coil spring 447a 1st clutch pawl 447b Second clutch pawl R1 First rotation direction R2 Second rotation direction X1 Spool shaft center X2 Rotation center axis

Claims

1. The reel body and a spool configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body; a handle configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body; a clutch mechanism provided between the spool and the handle; a clutch operating member that is movably provided relative to the reel body and that moves relative to the reel body between a first position, a second position, and a third position that is located between the first position and the second position; a clutch control mechanism including a clutch pawl provided on the clutch operating member and a clutch cam that rotates only in a predetermined first direction when pressed by the clutch pawl, the clutch control mechanism controlling the clutch mechanism by rotation of the clutch cam; Equipped with The clutch pawl has a first pressing portion and a second pressing portion different from the first pressing portion, the clutch cam has a first pressed portion that is pressed by the first pressing portion, and a second pressed portion that is disposed on a second direction side of the first pressed portion that is opposite to the first direction and is pressed by the second pressing portion, When the clutch operating member moves from the first position toward the second position, the first pressing portion presses the first pressed portion, When the clutch operating member moves from the third position toward the second position, the second pressing portion presses the second pressed portion. Dual bearing reel.

2. The clutch control mechanism switches the clutch mechanism between a first state and a second state different from the first state by rotation of the clutch cam.

2. The dual-bearing reel according to claim 1.

3. the first state is a transmission state in which a rotational force of the handle is transmitted to the spool, The second state is a disconnection state in which transmission of the rotational force of the handle to the spool is interrupted.

3. The dual-bearing reel according to claim 2.

4. the second pressed portion is at least partially misaligned with the first pressed portion in an axial direction relative to the rotation center axis of the clutch cam; A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The clutch pawl further includes a wall portion that regulates engagement of the second pressing portion with the first pressed portion. A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The clutch pawl further has a positioning portion that positions the clutch operating member at the third position relative to the reel body. A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The claw portion having the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion and the positioning portion are separate members.

7. A dual-bearing reel according to claim 6.

8. The claw portion is made of resin, and the positioning portion is made of metal.

8. A dual-bearing reel according to claim 7.

9. the clutch operating member has a support plate that is disposed between the reel body and the clutch cam and rotatably supports the clutch cam, the clutch cam has an annular portion and pressed claws that protrude from an outer peripheral surface of the annular portion and constitute the first pressed portion and the second pressed portion, A gap is provided between the support plate and the pressed claw. A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. the clutch operating member has a support plate that is disposed between the reel body and the clutch cam and rotatably supports the clutch cam, the clutch pawl has a positioning portion that positions the clutch operating member at the third position relative to the reel body, and a cover portion that is provided on the positioning portion, When the clutch operating member is located at the third position relative to the reel body, at least a portion of the cover portion overlaps the support plate when the clutch pawl and the support plate are viewed from the outside in the axial direction. A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The reel body has a shaft portion, the clutch pawl further has a positioning portion that positions the clutch operating member at the third position relative to the reel body, The positioning portion engages with the shaft portion. A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. the reel body has a recess, the clutch pawl further has a positioning portion that positions the clutch operating member at the third position relative to the reel body, the positioning portion has a main body portion, an engaging portion disposed on the main body portion, and a biasing member disposed between the main body portion and the engaging portion and biases the engaging portion; The engaging portion engages with the recessed portion. A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

13. The clutch pawl has a first clutch pawl including the first pressing portion and a second clutch pawl including the second pressing portion.

2. The dual-bearing reel according to claim 1.

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