Electric fishing reel

Abstract

To provide an electric fishing reel making it possible to change a configuration of a drag washer without changing a basic shape of a side plate on a handle side, capable of avoiding a stopper failure, and sharing the basic structure for various types of the reels.SOLUTION: An electric fishing reel comprises: a reel body including left / right frames and a side plate covering the left / right frames; an operation part provided on the left frame side or the right frame side of the reel body and being operable to rotate; a handle shaft of the operation part; a drive gear including a cylindrical part and a tooth surface provided on an outer periphery of the cylindrical part, and being rotationally and frictionally coupled to the handle shaft; and a drag washer non-rotatably fitted to the handle shaft and provided at an end of the drive gear on a side in a handle shaft direction. The electric fishing reel comprises a protrusion part protruding from the inside of the side plate covering the left frame or the right frame toward the drive gear direction, where an end of the protrusion part is formed at a distance of 3.0 mm or less apart from an upper surface of the drive gear in the handle shaft direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric fishing reel. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various electric fishing reels equipped with a drag mechanism have been known.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an electric fishing reel such as this, which is a dual-bearing reel that pays out fishing line forward, and which includes a reel body, a handle rotatably mounted on the side of the reel body in the line-winding direction, a spool that rotates in the line-winding direction in conjunction with rotation of the handle in the line-winding direction, a rotation transmission mechanism having a drive shaft with which the handle is connected so as to be rotatable together and that transmits the rotation of the handle in the line-winding direction to the spool, an operating member that engages with the outer peripheral surface of the drive shaft so as to be rotatable together with and relatively rotatable, and that is movable in the axial direction relative to the drive shaft as a result of relative rotation with the drive shaft, and a friction mechanism that is disposed on the drive shaft and whose drag force changes depending on the amount of movement of the operating member in the axial direction, and which brakes the rotation of the spool in the line-releasing direction. The dual-bearing reel is disclosed in which the operating member moves in a direction in which the drag force increases by rotating relative to the drive shaft in a direction opposite to the line-winding direction of the handle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-212739 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] When the drag is loosened, the nut inside the star drag moves away from the drive gear, creating a gap between the brake members, which is absorbed by the spring washer. However, if the drag is kept tightened for a long time, creep occurs in the spring washer, and if the drag washer wears out due to repeated use, the spring washer cannot absorb the gap, causing play in the drive gear and brake members, and causing problems such as the stopper that prevents the handle from turning backward coming off.

[0006] In recent years, there has been a demand for more compact reels that exert high drag force while simultaneously providing lower drag free performance, and the main method for improving drag force has been to increase the number of drag washers. In conventional methods, including dual-bearing reels such as those described in Patent Document 1, a rib is provided on the top of the drag mechanism to prevent the drive gear from moving toward the handle even when the drag is loosened and rattle occurs, but this method has the problem that the presence of the rib on the top of the drag mechanism makes it impossible to increase the number of drag washers.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide an electric fishing reel that allows the configuration of the drag washer to be changed without changing the basic shape of the side plate on the handle side, and that can avoid the above-mentioned stopper failure, thereby allowing the basic structure to be shared among various models, thereby significantly reducing development costs and investment. Other objects of the present invention will become apparent by reading this entire specification. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] An electric fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is an electric fishing reel comprising: a reel body having left and right frames and side plates covering the left and right frames; an operating unit provided on the left or right frame side of the reel body and capable of rotating; a handle shaft of the operating unit; a drive gear having a cylindrical portion and a toothed surface provided on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion and frictionally coupled to the handle shaft so as to be rotatable; and a drag washer fitted to the handle shaft to prevent rotation and provided at the end of the drive gear on the handle shaft direction side, wherein a protruding portion is provided from the inside of the side plate covering the left or right frame in the direction of the drive gear, and the end of the protruding portion is formed so as to be spaced 3.0 mm or less from the top surface of the drive gear as viewed in the handle shaft direction.

[0009] In an electric fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the end of the protrusion is formed so as to be spaced 3.0 mm or less from the upper surface of the tooth surface of the drive gear as viewed in the handle axis direction.

[0010] In an electric fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the end of the protrusion is formed so as to be spaced 3.0 mm or less from the upper surface of the cylindrical portion of the drive gear as viewed in the handle axis direction.

[0011] In the electric fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion is formed integrally with the side plate that covers the left frame or the right frame. Also, in the electric fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion is formed separately from the side plate that covers the left frame or the right frame.

[0012] In the electric fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion is a C-shaped rib formed in the circumferential direction of the handle shaft. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the above embodiment, it is possible to change the configuration of the drag washer without changing the basic shape of the side plate on the handle side, and the above-mentioned stopper failure can be avoided, so the basic structure can be shared among various models, making it possible to provide an electric fishing reel that can significantly reduce development costs and investment. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating the internal structure of an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating a portion of the internal structure of an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram illustrating a portion of the internal structure of an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram illustrating a portion of the internal structure of an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating a protrusion in an electric fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, an embodiment of an electric fishing reel according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Components common to multiple drawings are designated by the same reference numerals throughout the multiple drawings. Please note that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale for the sake of convenience.

[0016] First, the basic configuration of an electric reel (electric fishing reel) 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 1. As shown in the figure, the electric reel 1 winds fishing line onto a spool 2, switches between a state in which the fishing line can be released from the spool 2 and a state in which the fishing line cannot be released, causes the spool 2 to spin freely (drag function) when tension above a set value is applied to the fishing line, and can also set a threshold tension and adjust the braking force to prevent backlash when the rig is dropped or cast.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the electric reel 1 includes a reel unit 10 having left and right frames 3a, 3b spaced apart from each other and side plates 4a, 4b covering the left and right frames 3a, 3b. A spool 2, a motor (electric motor) 5, a drive gear 6, and a drag mechanism 7 are mounted between the left and right frames 3a, 3b. Details of the drive gear 6 and the drag mechanism 7 will be described later. A handle shaft 8 is rotatably supported by the right frame 3b and the right side plate 4b, and an operating unit (handle) 9 is attached to its end. While the handle shaft 8 and operating unit (handle) 9 are mounted on the right frame 3b in the above example, they may also be mounted on the left frame 3a (the same applies throughout this specification). The same applies to other associated components as appropriate (the same applies throughout this specification).

[0018] The left and right frames 3a, 3b are parts that form the framework of the reel body 10 and are made of metal materials such as, but not limited to, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, etc. The left and right frames 3a, 3b are integrated via multiple support columns (not shown).

[0019] The spool 2 is driven to rotate in the fishing line winding direction by the rotational drive of the motor 5 via a speed reduction mechanism etc. The speed reduction mechanism is provided on the left frame 3a side and reduces the output of the motor 5.

[0020] The left end of the handle shaft 8 is supported by a bearing provided on the right frame 3b. The bearing is locked by a ring-shaped retaining member to prevent it from falling off. In addition, a ratchet (not shown), a transmission gear (not shown), and a drive gear (not shown), which are arranged closer to the handle 9 than the bearing, are also configured to prevent them from falling off the handle shaft 8. A lining washer (not shown) is interposed between the transmission gear and the ratchet to prevent the ratchet from coming into direct contact with the transmission gear. This makes it less likely that the drive gear and the transmission gear will be subjected to frictional force with the ratchet when they rotate relative to the handle shaft 8.

[0021] The ratchet has sawtooth teeth and, as is well known, is a gear that transmits the rotational driving force of the winding operation of the handle 9 to the clutch mechanism and engages with the pawl member to prevent reverse rotation of the handle shaft 8. In addition, a drag mechanism 7 is formed on the right surface of the drive gear.

[0022] When the power transmission mechanism is in a power transmission state (clutch ON), the force acting on the fishing line, such as when a fish is pulled in, is transmitted to the drive gear via the spool 2 (spool shaft, pinion). Here, the drive gear is frictionally coupled to the handle shaft 8, which is prevented from reverse rotation via the drag mechanism 7. Therefore, when the force transmitted to the drive gear is greater than the frictional engagement force (braking force) with the drag mechanism 7, the drive gear rotates around the handle shaft 8.

[0023] As a result, when the force of a fish being pulled in is very large, the spool 2 rotates and the fishing line is pulled out, preventing the line from breaking. The handle shaft 8 is prevented from rotating in the reverse direction when the fishing line is pulled out by a roller-type one-way clutch and a ratchet.

[0024] In addition, the drag mechanism 7 that applies a braking force to the drive gear includes a star drag 13 that presses a part inserted into the handle shaft 8 toward the drive gear, and a braking part 14 that is inserted into the handle shaft 8 and pressed against the star drag.

[0025] The braking portion 14 of the drag mechanism 7 includes a drag washer 15. The drag washer 15 is disposed in a cylindrical portion (drag housing portion) 16 of the drive gear, and the drag washer 15 is fitted to the handle shaft 8 so as to be axially movable and non-rotatable. Further details regarding the basic configuration of the electric reel (electric fishing reel) 1 will be omitted.

[0026] 1 to 5, an electric fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. The electric fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a reel body 10 having left and right frames 3a, 3b and side plates 4a, 4b covering the left and right frames 3a, 3b, an operating unit 9 provided on the left frame side 3a or the right frame 3b of the reel body 10 and operable to rotate, a handle shaft 8 of the operating unit 9, a cylindrical portion 16 and a toothed surface 17 provided on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 16, a drive gear 6 frictionally coupled to the handle shaft 8 so as to be rotatable, and a drive gear 6 fitted to the handle shaft 8 so as to be non-rotatable. and a drag washer 15 provided at an end 18 of the drive gear 6 on the handle shaft 8 side. A protrusion 20 is provided on the inside of the side plate 4b covering the left frame 3a or the right frame 3b (in the case of Figures 1 to 5), protruding toward the drive gear 6. The end (end face) 21 of the protrusion 20 is formed to be spaced 3.0 mm or less from an upper face 22 of the drive gear 6 as viewed in the handle shaft 8 direction. The reason for the distance of 3.0 mm or less is that the thickness of the stopper is about 3.0 mm, and to prevent the stopper from coming off, a gap (3.0 mm) corresponding to the thickness of the stopper must not be provided. This prevents the stopper from coming off. On the other hand, if a gap greater than the thickness of the stopper (3.0 mm) is provided, the stopper will come off, thereby negating the purpose of providing the rib.

[0027] According to the electric fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, the configuration of the drag washer can be changed without changing the basic shape of the side plate on the handle side, and the above-mentioned stopper failure can be avoided. Therefore, the basic structure can be shared among various models, and it is possible to provide an electric fishing reel that can significantly reduce development costs and investment.

[0028] 2, in the electric fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the end (end face) 21 of the protrusion 20 is formed so as to be spaced 3.0 mm or less from the upper surface 22 (e.g., the cylindrical end face on which the tooth face 17 is formed) of the tooth face 17 of the drive gear 6 as viewed in the direction of the handle shaft 8. In this way, even if the drag is loosened and the drive gear becomes movable toward the handle, the protrusion 20 comes into contact with the tooth face 17 of the drive gear 6, restricting further movement. This makes it possible to eliminate the rib on the upper part of the drag mechanism and change the number of drag washers. For the same reason, this also improves the prevention of the stopper from coming off.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 4, in the electric fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the end ( end face ) 21 is formed so as to be spaced 3.0 mm or less from the top surface 23 of the tubular portion 16 of the drive gear 6 as viewed in the direction of the handle shaft 8. The gear side of the drive gear 6 is formed in the drag housing portion of the drive gear 6. Even if the drag is loosened and the drive gear 6 becomes movable toward the handle, the protrusion 20 and the tubular portion 16 of the drive gear 6 come into contact and further movement is restricted, making it possible to eliminate the rib on the top of the drag mechanism and change the number of drag washers. For the same reason, the stopper is also prevented from coming off.

[0030] In the example of FIG. 2, in the electric fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion 20 is provided on the side plate 300 that covers the left frame 3a or the right frame 3b. 4a or 4b. This allows for the regulation of the drive gear, and the number of drag washers can be changed while using the same side plate. For the same reason, the aforementioned problem of the stopper coming off is also improved.

[0031] 3, in the electric fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion 20 is formed separately from the side plate 4b that covers the left frame 3a or the right frame 3b. In this way, it is possible to regulate the drive gear. Furthermore, since the protrusion 20 can be formed separately from the side plate 4b, manufacturing costs can be reduced compared to when the protrusion 20 is integrally manufactured.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 5, in an electric fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion 20 is a rib formed in a C-shape when viewed in the circumferential direction of the handle shaft 8. The C-shaped rib can be formed, for example, in a circular shape excluding the pinion at most, i.e., a C-shaped rib. In this way, the drive gear can be regulated. Also, for example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the protrusion 20 is formed in a C-shape, but is not limited thereto. For example, it can also be formed in a semicircular shape or a shape consisting of multiple pins. In other words, the protrusion 20 only needs to have the function of regulating movement of the drive gear 6 toward the handle.

[0033] The dimensions, materials, and arrangement of each component described in this specification are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments, and each component can be modified to have any dimensions, materials, and arrangement that can be included in the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, components not explicitly described in this specification can be added to the described embodiments, and some of the components described in each embodiment can be omitted. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 1 Electric reel (electric fishing reel) 2 spools 3a, 3b Left and right frames 4a,4b side plate 5. Motor (electric motor) 6 Drive Gear 7 Drag mechanism 8 Handle shaft 9 Operation unit (handle) 10 Reel body 12 Bearings 13 Star Drag 14 Braking part 15 Drag washer 16 Cylinder section (drag housing section) 17 Tooth surface 18 End 20 Protrusion 21 End (end face) 22 Top side 23 Top side

Claims

1. An electric fishing reel comprising: a reel body having left and right frames and side plates covering the left and right frames; an operating unit provided on the left frame side or the right frame side of the reel body and capable of being rotated; a handle shaft of the operating unit; a drive gear having a cylindrical portion and a toothed surface provided on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion and frictionally coupled to the handle shaft so as to be rotatable; and a drag washer fitted to the handle shaft so as to prevent rotation and provided at an end of the drive gear on the handle shaft direction side, an electric fishing reel, characterized in that a protrusion is provided that protrudes in the direction of the drive gear from the inside of a side plate that covers the left frame or the right frame, and an end of the protrusion is formed so as to be spaced 3.0 mm or less from an upper surface of the tooth surface of the drive gear as viewed in the handle axis direction, and the protrusion is formed in an area excluding the pinion as viewed in the handle axis direction.

2. 2. The electric fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion is formed integrally with the side plate covering the left frame or the right frame.

3. 2. The electric fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion is formed separately from the side plate that covers the left frame or the right frame.

4. 2. The electric fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion is a C-shaped rib formed in the circumferential direction of the handle shaft.

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