Electric reel

Abstract

To provide an electric reel capable of transmitting rotation from a motor to a one-way clutch regardless of coaxiality between a motor shaft and a one-way clutch shaft, extending the product life, and reducing cost by reducing an outer diameter of the one-way clutch and the number of bearings.SOLUTION: An electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a spool around which a fishing line is wound; a motor having a motor shaft and driven to rotate the spool; and a one-way clutch for preventing reverse rotation of the motor, wherein a motor shaft fixing member is fixed to the motor shaft, and a one-way clutch shaft member is fitted into the one-way clutch, and rotation of the motor is transmitted to the one-way clutch through the motor shaft fixing member and the one-way clutch shaft member.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 have been known that include an electric motor and a one-way clutch.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an electric fishing reel in which, when winding fishing line onto a spool (rotating body), the electric motor is driven and the handle is rotated, thereby matching the rotation speed of the handle to the drive speed of the electric motor, thereby winding the fishing line at a relatively high speed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Publication No. 1-94065 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in such electric reels, if the coaxiality between the motor shaft (shaft) and the one-way clutch shaft (shaft) is low, it is known that problems such as a shortened product life due to wear of the one-way clutch, noise when the electric reel is winding, a decrease in the winding efficiency of the electric reel, and damage to the one-way clutch due to seizure can occur. On the other hand, if the outer diameter of the one-way clutch is increased, the size of the bearings placed around it also increases, which creates the problem of increased manufacturing costs.

[0006] The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide an electric reel that enables rotation transmission from the motor to the one-way clutch regardless of the coaxiality between the motor shaft (shaft) and the one-way clutch shaft (shaft), extends the product life, and reduces costs by reducing the outer diameter of the one-way clutch and making the bearings smaller. Other purposes of the present invention will become clear by reading this entire specification. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An electric reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is an electric reel comprising a spool for winding fishing line, a motor having a motor shaft and driven to rotate the spool, and a one-way clutch for preventing reverse rotation of the motor, wherein a motor shaft fixing member is fixed to the motor shaft, and a one-way clutch shaft member is fitted into the one-way clutch, and the rotation of the motor is transmitted to the one-way clutch via the motor shaft fixing member and the one-way clutch shaft member.

[0008] In an electric reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the motor shaft fixing member and the one-way clutch shaft member are configured to transmit rotation while allowing for a predetermined amount of backlash.

[0009] In an electric reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the motor shaft fixing member has a recess at one axial end of the motor shaft, and a fitting portion at the other end into which the motor shaft is fitted.

[0010] In an electric reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the one-way clutch shaft member has a protrusion at one end in the axial direction of the one-way clutch shaft member, and the protrusion of the one-way clutch shaft member is connected to the motor shaft fixed The recess of the member is engaged with the recess.

[0011] In the electric reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the other axial end of the one-way clutch shaft member of the one-way clutch shaft member is fitted into the cylindrical one-way clutch. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the above embodiment, it is possible to provide an electric reel that enables rotation to be transmitted from the motor to the one-way clutch regardless of the coaxiality between the motor shaft (axis) and the one-way clutch shaft (axis), thereby extending the product life and reducing costs by reducing the outer diameter of the one-way clutch and configuring the bearings to be smaller. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating the basic configuration of an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure between a motor and a one-way clutch in an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a connection structure between a motor and a one-way clutch in an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a connecting member between a motor and a one-way clutch in an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a connecting member between a motor and a one-way clutch in an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an engagement structure between a one-way clutch shaft member and a motor shaft fixing member in an electric reel according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8]1A is a diagram illustrating the engagement structure between a one-way clutch shaft member and a motor shaft fixing member in an electric reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, (b) is a diagram illustrating the inside of the engagement structure between a one-way clutch shaft member and a motor shaft fixing member in an electric reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the engagement structure between a one-way clutch shaft member and a motor shaft fixing member in an electric reel according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 1A is a diagram illustrating the engagement structure between a one-way clutch shaft member and a motor shaft fixing member in an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating the interior of the engagement structure between a one-way clutch shaft member and a motor shaft fixing member in an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, an embodiment of an electric 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.

[0015] 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.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, the electric reel 1 includes a reel body 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 reduction gear mechanism 6, and a fishing information device (control case with a display unit) 7 are mounted between the left and right frames 3a, 3b. A handle shaft 8 is rotatably supported by the right frame 3b and the right side plate 4b, and a handle (operating unit) 9 is attached to its end. The left and right frames 3a, 3b are not limited to a cage-type structure. In other words, the left frame 3a and the right frame 3b of the left and right frames 3a, 3b may be formed separately, or they may be formed integrally.

[0017] The left and right frames 3a, 3b are 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 a plurality of support columns (not shown). A cylindrical front frame is provided at the front of the left and right frames 3a, 3b and is made of, but not limited to, metal materials such as, but not limited to, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, etc. Front Frame of A motor 5 and a reduction mechanism 6 are housed inside.

[0018] 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 6 and the like. right Frame 3 b The speed reducer mechanism 6 is provided on the right side of the motor 5 and reduces the output of the motor 5. As shown in FIG. 1, the speed reducer mechanism 6 also includes a planetary gear mechanism 12 that is installed between the drive shaft (motor shaft) 11 of the motor 5 and the right frame 3b.

[0019] Here, planetary gear mechanism 12 is made up of a sun gear, internal teeth, and multiple planetary gears. The sun gear is fixed to the tip of drive shaft (motor shaft) 11 of motor 5 so as to prevent rotation, and rotates integrally with drive shaft (motor shaft) 11.

[0020] A one-way clutch 16 is attached to the shaft end of the input shaft (shaft member for one-way clutch) 15. The one-way clutch 16 has the function of transmitting the rotation of the input shaft 15 in one direction to the output shaft. The one-way clutch 16 is disposed between the outer peripheral surface of the shaft end of the input shaft 15 and the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion of the output shaft 17.

[0021] The output shaft is preferably arranged coaxially with the input shaft (shaft member for one-way clutch) 15 and the drive shaft 11. The output shaft has a cylindrical portion, which covers the shaft end of the input shaft 15 from the outer periphery, and the driving force from the input shaft 15 is input via the one-way clutch 16.

[0022] Next, an electric reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be further described with reference to Figures 2 to 7. As shown in these figures, the electric reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is an electric reel 1 comprising a spool 2 for winding fishing line, a motor 5 having a motor shaft 11 and driven to rotate the spool 2, and a one-way clutch 16 for preventing reverse rotation of the motor 5, a motor shaft fixing member 20 fixed to the motor shaft 11, a one-way clutch shaft member 15 fitted to the one-way clutch 16, and the rotation of the motor 5 is transmitted to the one-way clutch 16 via the motor shaft fixing member 20 and the one-way clutch shaft member 15. Furthermore, in the electric reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the motor shaft fixing member 20 and the one-way clutch shaft member 15The term "rotational force transmission" refers to a torque transmission mechanism that transmits rotation with a predetermined amount of backlash. Here, "allowing a predetermined amount of backlash" refers to intentionally providing a gap in the direction of rotation (motion). In this case, "predetermined backlash" refers to a degree of backlash that transmits rotation to the output side while the input side (input shaft) rotates at least once (360°). That is, the degree of rotation transmission to the output side refers to the output side rotating in the same direction as the input side within a range of less than one rotation (by absorbing backlash) while the input side rotates once. On the other hand, if the output side does not rotate due to the force received during one rotation of the input side, this does not qualify as "predetermined backlash" as used herein. Furthermore, in comparison with an "Oldham coupling," an "Oldham coupling" can transmit rotation even when the axes are not aligned, but the two axes must be parallel. In contrast to this, in the electric reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotation of the motor 5 is transmitted to the one-way clutch 16 via the motor shaft fixing member 20 and the one-way clutch shaft member 15, and as will be described later, a "predetermined play" is intentionally allowed between the motor shaft fixing member 20 and the one-way clutch shaft member 15.

[0023] In this way, it is not easy to manufacture and arrange the motor shaft 11 and the one-way clutch shaft member 15 so as to maintain strict coaxiality. Taking into consideration the manufacturing cost, it is necessary to manufacture and arrange the motor shaft 11 and the one-way clutch shaft member 15 so as to maintain strict coaxiality. 5 One-way clutch for driving force 16 By transmitting the necessary and sufficient force to the motor shaft, 11 Regardless of the coaxiality of the one-way clutch shaft (axis), the motor 5 One-way clutch from 16 This enables the transmission of rotation to the drive shaft, extending product life and providing a one-way clutch. 16 By reducing the outer diameter and making the bearings smaller, it is possible to provide an electric reel that can be manufactured at low cost.

[0024] More specifically, as shown in Figures 4 to 7, in an electric reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the motor shaft fixing member 20 has a recess 24 at one end (first end) in the axial direction of the motor shaft 11, and has a fitting portion 25 at the other end (second end) into which the motor shaft 11 is press-fitted.

[0025] 4 to 7, in the electric reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the one-way clutch shaft member 15 has a protrusion 28 at one end (first end) 26 in the axial direction of the one-way clutch shaft member 15, and the protrusion 28 of the one-way clutch shaft member 15 is engaged with the recess 24 of the motor shaft fixing member 20. 28 The engagement (fitting) width of the recess 24 The engagement (fitting) width is made smaller than the engagement (fitting) width, leaving a gap, and thus it is possible to allow for play.

[0026] 4 to 7, in the electric reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the other end (second end) 27 of the one-way clutch shaft member 15, as seen in the axial direction of the one-way clutch shaft member 15, is inserted into and fitted with the cylindrical one-way clutch 16. In this way, it is possible to prevent the one-way clutch shaft member 15 from rotating reversely.

[0027] The engagement structure between the one-way clutch shaft member 15 and the motor shaft fixing member 20 can basically be any structure that allows for mechanical rotation transmission and provides a predetermined gap between them. Below, other aspects of the engagement structure between the one-way clutch shaft member 15 and the motor shaft fixing member 20 in the electric reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0028] First, as shown in Figure 8, in an electric reel 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the one-way clutch shaft member 15 has a key member 29 at one end (first end) 26 in the axial direction of the one-way clutch shaft member 15, and the key member 29 of the one-way clutch shaft member 15 is engaged with a key groove 30 of the motor shaft fixing member 20. In this case, the engagement width of the key member 29 is Person in charge The gap is made smaller than the mating width, and thus it is possible to allow for play.

[0029] Next, as shown in Figure 9, in an electric reel 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the one-way clutch shaft member 15 has a semicircular protrusion 31 at one end (first end) 26 in the axial direction of the one-way clutch shaft member 15, and the semicircular protrusion 31 of the one-way clutch shaft member 15 engages with a semicircular recess 32 of the motor shaft fixing member 20. In this case, the engagement width of the semicircular protrusion 31 is smaller than the engagement width of the semicircular recess 32, leaving a gap, and in this way it is possible to allow for play.

[0030] 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]

[0031] 1 Electric reel (electric fishing reel) 2 spools 3a, 3b Left and right frames 4a,4b side plate 5. Motor (electric motor) 6 Reduction mechanism 7 Fishing information device (control case with display unit) 8 Handle shaft 9 Handle (operating part) 10 Reel body 11 Drive shaft (motor shaft) 12 Planetary gear mechanism 15 Input shaft (shaft member for one-way clutch) 16 One-way clutch 20 Motor shaft fixing member 24 recess 25 Fitting part 26 One end (first end) 27 Other end (second end) 28 Convex part 29 Key member 30 keyway 31 Semicircular convex part 32 Semicircular recess

Claims

1. An electric reel comprising: a spool for winding a fishing line; a motor having a motor shaft and driven to rotate the spool; and a one-way clutch for preventing reverse rotation of the motor, a motor shaft fixing member is fixed to the motor shaft, and a one-way clutch shaft member is fitted to the one-way clutch; the rotation of the motor is transmitted to the one-way clutch via the motor shaft fixing member and the one-way clutch shaft member, The motor shaft fixing member has a recess at one end in the axial direction of the motor shaft, and a fitting portion at the other end into which the motor shaft is fitted.

2. 2. The electric reel according to claim 1, wherein the motor shaft fixing member and the one-way clutch shaft member transmit rotation with a predetermined amount of play allowed.

3. 2. The electric reel according to claim 1, wherein the one-way clutch shaft member has a convex portion at one axial end of the one-way clutch shaft member, and the convex portion of the one-way clutch shaft member is engaged with the concave portion of the motor shaft fixing member.

4. 2. The electric reel according to claim 1, wherein the other axial end of the one-way clutch shaft member is fitted into the cylindrical one-way clutch.

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