Reel foot cover

Abstract

To provide a reel foot cover for solving the problems that due to that a rod is sometimes kept standing in a rod stand fixed to a boat in fishing in the boat, a reel foot is damaged by the action from the rod stand so as to lower a commercial value in the external appearance of a reel.SOLUTION: A cylindrical reel foot cover is mounted by inserting into a T-shaped part of a reel foot for fishing from a horizontal part side, is detachable and comprises an elastic material, and has holes on both sides of the lateral face in the lengthwise direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention is a cylindrical cover that fits over the vertical T-shaped part of the reel foot of a fishing spinning reel, and relates to preventing damage to the reel foot when the rod with the reel set on it is placed in a rod stand, as well as improving the feel of the reel in your hand when fishing. It also relates to a reel that comes with a reel foot cover already attached. The vertical part of the T-shaped part does not refer to the vertical part when the reel is in use, but to the vertical part when placed so that it forms a T shape when viewed by a person. The same applies to the horizontal part mentioned later. The same applies hereinafter, including the description of the claims. [Background technology]

[0002] The invention in Patent Document 1 is a cushioning material for reels, but it is intended to prevent rattle and looseness that occurs between the reel foot (washer) and the reel, and is not a reel foot cover that covers the vertical part of the T-shaped part of the reel foot.

[0003] The invention of Patent Document 2 is a reel seat mounting structure in which a reel seat is attached to one side of the reel seat body with a movable engagement that allows it to slide and be freely hooked, and is placed on the surface of the rod with cushioning material in between, and is tightly supported with a binding string; as with the above, a reel foot cover is not placed over the vertical part of the T-shaped part of the reel foot.

[0004] The invention of Patent Document 3 is to insert a cushioning material into the gap between the reel seat and the reel foot to prevent rattling between the reel and the fishing rod.

[0005] In addition, cushioning materials are commercially available that can be placed between the seat part of the rod and the horizontal part of the T-shaped part of the reel foot to reduce rattling, but like the above, these do not cover the vertical part of the T-shaped part of the reel foot with a reel foot cover.

[0006] The inventions and commercially available products described in the above-mentioned prior patent documents all have completely different technical configurations and inventive effects from the reel foot cover and the present invention to which it is pre-attached. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Public Practical Application Showa 56-80085 [Patent Document 2] Public Practical Application Showa 50-89885 [Patent Document 3] Mito 3188815 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] The vertical portion of the T-shaped part of the reel foot of a spinning reel (hereinafter referred to as "reel" except as otherwise stated in the claims) is susceptible to surface scratches due to the weight of the rod and reel when the rod is placed in the rod stand. This is particularly true when the boat is moving with the rod placed in the rod stand fixed to the boat, due to the vibrations of the boat. The vertical portion also includes the curved portion in the vicinity. The same applies hereinafter, including as stated in the claims. In particular, scratches on the vertical part of the T-shaped part of an expensive reel should be avoided as this will reduce the reel's appearance and commercial value.

[0009] Furthermore, we want the reel to feel good in the hand, not just when the rod is in the rod stand, but also when the angler is holding the rod in their hand and fishing, and we want to make fishing more comfortable. Furthermore, since it is desirable to perform maintenance such as oiling and repainting on the reel foot, it is desirable to be able to remove a reel foot cover (hereinafter referred to as a foot cover except as described in the claims) as needed to allow for maintenance of the reel foot.

[0010] To achieve this, it would be desirable to make the foot cover cylindrical so that it could be easily attached and removed, but to insert the cylindrical cover from the horizontal part of the T-shaped part into the vertical part of the T-shaped part, or to remove it, the cylindrical cover must be stretched significantly, which is difficult even for a highly elastic material like rubber. In other words, it is extremely difficult to make a cylindrical cover that can be stretched significantly, has the strength to withstand it, and can be easily done by hand. The present invention aims to solve these problems.

[0011] In addition, we would like to solve the problem of obtaining a reel with a foot cover of the present invention that is optimal for the reel selected in advance, i.e., during the production of the reel or before it is sold, by a knowledgeable or experienced person, and that is attached to the vertical part without loosening, with the optimal size and made of the optimal material, rather than having the user choose the foot cover and insert and attach it themselves.

[0012] Furthermore, it is desirable that the foot covers, including those attached to the reel in advance, be inexpensive so that they can be replaced with alternatives if damaged. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] A detachable, tubular foot cover made of a stretchable material with holes on both sides of its longitudinal side is created for insertion onto the vertical portion of the T-shaped portion of a fishing reel foot from the horizontal side of the T-shaped portion. The term "stretchable material" refers to a highly elastic material such as rubber. The same applies below. The term "having holes on both sides of its longitudinal side" includes holes on roughly both sides, as this is sufficient to achieve the object of the invention. The tubular foot cover may be straight, but may also be slightly curved or bent in a dogleg shape. This is to allow for selection and use to accommodate various shapes of reel feet.

[0014] Alternatively, reels may be produced and sold with the foot cover already attached to the vertical portion of the T-shaped section. "Pre-attached" means that the reel is sold with the foot cover already attached at the reel production factory or prior to sale. This is because a worker familiar with the installation process can insert and install the reel, making it possible to obtain a reel with the optimal elastic material, optimal dimensions, and a tight fit on the vertical portion without any looseness.

[0015] The elastic material is preferably silicone rubber.

[0016] The elastic material may be an elastic fiber. An elastic fiber is a fiber with excellent elasticity, also known as a stretch material. A typical example is polyurethane elastic fiber, but other examples include PTT fiber and side-by-side composite fiber, and are not limited thereto. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] When a fishing rod with a reel attached is placed in a pipe-type rod stand, the vertical part of the T-shaped part of the reel foot comes into contact with the rod stand under pressure due to the weight of the rod and reel, so the surface of the vertical part is easily scratched. The rod stand is used when fishing from a fishing boat or other boat, but when the fishing boat or other boat is traveling on the sea with the rod standing, vibrations are added, making the vertical part of the T-shaped section more susceptible to scratches. As a result, the reel's appearance and commercial value are reduced. According to the present invention, the foot cover comes into contact with the rod stand, preventing such scratches. If the foot cover is damaged, it can be replaced with an inexpensive alternative.

[0018] The reel foot is maintained, but since the foot cover is removable, removing it allows maintenance such as applying grease or repainting the vertical part of the T-shaped part.

[0019] The cylindrical foot cover has holes on both sides of its longitudinal side, so as explained in the embodiment of the invention, the holes can be used to insert the cover from the horizontal to the vertical part of the T-shaped part of the reel foot with little force, without having to stretch the cover significantly. As a result, a thin, low-strength material that stretches easily can be used, making it easy for people to attach. The same applies when removing the foot cover from the reel foot.

[0020] The foot covers are made of a highly elastic, stretchable material like rubber, so they have cushioning properties, making them soft against the angler's hands when holding them while fishing, allowing for comfortable fishing.

[0021] Using silicone rubber for the foot covers will result in high performance as they are durable, weather-resistant, and water-resistant. The use of elastic fabrics makes them easy to put on and take off because of their excellent elasticity, and they also feel good in the angler's hands, allowing for comfortable fishing.

[0022] If the foot cover of the present invention is pre-inserted and attached to a reel, it can be inserted and attached by a person skilled in the art at a reel production factory, etc., which allows for the selection of a stretchable material that is thicker and stronger, or that has better cushioning and feels better in the hand, and also allows for a material that fits better to the reel foot in terms of dimensions. In other words, the range of stretchable materials and thicknesses can be expanded, which greatly improves the performance of the reel and foot cover. Furthermore, for reel manufacturers and the like who are trying to technically realize a reel that does not scratch the reel foot and also feels good when the angler holds it while fishing, the use of the foot cover of the present invention does not affect the reel production process and is simply inserted and attached at the end, so there is no decrease in productivity in reel production and there is no need to change the reel design. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1]1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which a reel equipped with a foot cover of the present invention is attached to a fishing rod and set up in a rod stand, and also an explanatory diagram of a reel with a foot cover already attached. [Figure 2] 1A to 1C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the beginning and end of the process of attaching the foot cover of the present invention to the reel foot. [Figure 3] 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the process of attaching the foot cover of the present invention to the reel foot up to an intermediate stage. [Figure 4] 3A to 3C are explanatory views showing the process of attaching the foot cover of the present invention to the reel foot up to the completion of attachment. [Figure 5] 10 is an explanatory diagram of holes provided on both sides of the side surface of the cylindrical portion of the foot cover of the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment is not limited to this embodiment, and can be appropriately modified within the scope of the present invention.

[0025] 1 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a foot cover made of the stretchable material of the present invention is attached to a reel, the reel is attached to a fishing rod, and the reel is placed in a rod stand, and is also an explanatory diagram of a reel to which the foot cover has been attached in advance. "In advance" means at the reel production stage at the factory or before the reel is sold.

[0026] Foot cover 1 is attached to the vertical part 4 of the T-shaped parts 3, 4 of the foot of reel 5. It is essential that the length of foot cover 1 reaches the position where it touches end 10 of rod stand 8, but if it is long enough to cover the foot position on the reel 5 side further beyond that, the cushioning properties of foot cover 1 will have the added benefit of providing a comfortable feel in the hand when the angler holds the rod with the reel attached while fishing.

[0027] For this reason, as shown in FIG. 5, the foot cover 1 may be a straight cylindrical shape in the longitudinal direction, or may be bent in a V-shape in the longitudinal direction to fit the shape of a typical reel foot. The hole 2 shown in FIG. 1 is one of the holes provided on both sides of the side surface of the foot cover 1 in the longitudinal direction.

[0028] The foot cover 1 has holes 2 on both sides of its longitudinal side. The horizontal portion 3 of the T-shaped part of the reel is placed on the reel seat 7 and fixed by a reel fixing device 9. The rod holder 8 is generally made of a resin pipe or a metal pipe. The end surface 10 may be flat, but may also have a groove for the vertical portion 4 of the T-shaped part of the reel foot.

[0029] Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the process of inserting the foot cover 1 made of a stretchable material into the horizontal part 3 of the T-shaped part of the foot of the reel 5 and covering it over the vertical part 4, showing the start of insertion and the completion of attachment. Figure (A) is an explanatory diagram seen from above, and Figure (B) is an explanatory diagram seen from the front. The foot cover 1 is inserted from one side 3(A) of the horizontal part 3 of the T-shaped parts 3, 4, and through a process that will be explained in later figures, it is attached to the vertical part 4 and, if necessary, not only the vertical part 4 but also the curved part 4(A) at the end on the reel 5 side. In order to avoid direct contact between the end face 10 of the rod stand 8 and the vertical part 4, and to also improve the feel when the angler holds it in their hand while fishing, it is best to cover the curved part 4(A) or even a part that goes a certain distance further towards the reel side. The hole 2 shown in FIG. 2(A) is one of the holes provided on the side surface of the foot cover 1 in the length direction.

[0030] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the insertion method up to the intermediate stage when inserting the foot cover 1 made of an elastic material into the vertical part 4 of the T-shaped parts 3, 4 of the reel foot from the horizontal part side 3 and attaching it. Figure (A) is an explanatory diagram seen from above, and Figure (B) is an explanatory diagram seen from the front. If the foot cover 1 did not have holes 2, it would be impossible to insert it into the vertical part 4 unless the upper end part 1(C) of one end part 1(A) of the foot cover 1 inserted from one end part 3(A) of the horizontal part 3 of the T-shaped part, as shown in Figure (B), was stretched to the other end part 3(B) of the horizontal part 3. This would result in a very large stretch, making the foot cover 1 more susceptible to breakage. If the foot cover 1 is made thicker to increase its strength, it would be difficult to stretch it by hand.

[0031] However, in the present invention, the holes 2 are provided on both sides of the foot cover 1 in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, the end 2(B) on one side of the hole 2 at the top of the drawing is a T-shaped horizontal part Extend it to the end 3(B) of 3 and insert it into the hole 2 horizontal part The foot cover 1 can be inserted into the vertical part 4 by passing one end (B) of the foot cover 1 through the vertical part 4. This reduces the amount of stretch required, resulting in a thin stretchable sheet that can be easily stretched by hand. This allows for the use of shrinkable materials. This allows the foot cover 1 to be easily placed over the vertical portion 4 by hand. In addition, the missing part of the foot cover 1, i.e. The holes 2 reduce the force required to stretch it, making it easier to do by hand. Can be easily stretched. Arrow P points to hole 2 horizontal After passing one end 3(A) of the part 3, the vertical part 4. Reference numeral 11 denotes an imaginary line illustrating the state in which the foot cover 1 is stretched. End

[0032] Figure 4 shows the process of inserting and attaching the foot cover made of elastic material from the horizontal part of the T-shaped part to the vertical part, which is a continuation of the process shown in Figure 3, and shows the process up to the completion of attachment. As a result of proceeding through the process up to the intermediate stage of inserting the foot cover 1 shown in Figure 3, the state will be as shown in the front view (A), left side view (B), and right side view (C). Then, proceed to the state shown in Figure (D), and then to the state shown in Figure (E) to complete the installation.

[0033] First, hole 2(C) on one side of the lengthwise side of foot cover 1 enters 3(A) on one side of horizontal part 3 of the T-shaped part, and hole 2(D) on the other side enters 3(B) on the other side of the horizontal part, resulting in the states shown in Figures (A), (B), and (C). When hole 2(D) is passed through 3(B), hole 2(C) enters 3(A), making it easier to pass hole 2(D) through 3(B).

[0034] Then, first pass the upper end 1(A) of the foot cover 1 shown in Figures (A), (B), and (C) through one side 3(A) of the horizontal part 3 of the T-shaped part as shown in Figure (D). Then, the upper end 1(C) of the foot cover end 1(A) in the figure (D) is stretched until it exceeds the other end 3(B) of the T-shaped horizontal part, and the foot cover 1 is placed over the vertical part 4. The holes 2(C) and 2(D) on both sides of the foot cover 1 break the connection of the material, and it can be stretched with little force and easily exceeds the other end 3(B) of the horizontal part 3. As a result, the foot cover 1 is attached to the vertical part 4, and it becomes as shown in the figure (E). To remove the foot cover, simply reverse the above steps.

[0035] FIG. 5 shows various embodiments of foot covers made of stretchable material. Figures (G), (H), and (I) show one embodiment of the invention, with Figure (G) being a plan view, Figure (H) being a front view, and Figure (I) being a back view. A long, narrow rectangular hole 2 is provided on both sides of the longitudinal side of the foot cover 1. Figures (A) to (F) show only the front view, and the plan view and back view are omitted, but the plan view is the same as Figure (G), and although the shape of the hole 2 is different, if they were to be expressed, the back view would be expressed in the same way as the front view, as in Figure (I).

[0036] The foot cover 1 in Figures (A) and (B) has two holes on one side, the foot cover 1 in Figure (D) has three holes on one side, and the cover 1 in Figure (E) has one hole on one side. The same is true for the other side of each. The holes on one side and the other side are located at approximately the same position in the length direction of the foot cover 1, but this is not limited to this. The foot cover 1 in Figure (C) has holes that are H-shaped with the holes on both sides being shorter when viewed from the side in the figure. In Figure (F), the foot cover 1 is cylindrical, just like the straight foot covers of the other embodiments, but it is L-shaped and the hole is also L-shaped. This is a convenient shape when inserting it into the vertical part of the T-shaped part of the reel foot and then extending it somewhat toward the reel 5. Also, the cylindrical foot cover includes not only straight ones but also ones with some curves, because there are various shapes of reel feet and by selecting and using it, it is possible to accommodate them.

[0037] The shape of the holes in the foot cover 1, including the shape of the holes when the foot cover is V-shaped, is not limited to these and can be changed within the scope of the invention. The shape can be selected appropriately to make it easier to insert and attach the foot cover 1 depending on the shape of the T-shaped part of the reel and the properties of the stretchable material. Then, in the same manner as described in Figures 2 to 4, the foot cover is inserted from the horizontal part 3 of the T-shaped part and attached to the vertical part 4. Although the plan view of the foot cover 1 in FIG. (G) is drawn as a circle, it is made of a stretchable material and is fitted to the vertical part 4 of the T-shaped part in a manner that fits the shape. Furthermore, when using silicone rubber, the foot cover 1 is molded by compression molding, but it is not limited to this and can also be molded by injection molding or extrusion molding, and when using other materials such as elastic fiber, other manufacturing methods can also be used, so the manufacturing method is not limited, even when using silicone rubber. [Industrial Applicability]

[0038] The foot cover and the reel with the foot cover pre-attached thereto of the present invention are industrially produced and sold, and have industrial applicability. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 1 Foot Cover 1(A) One end of foot cover 1(B) Foot cover other end 1(C) Upper end of one side end of foot cover 1(A) 2 Foot cover holes 2(A) One end of the foot cover hole 2(B) The other end of the foot cover hole 2(C) Hole on one side of the foot cover 2(D) Hole on the other side of the foot cover 3 Horizontal part of T-shaped part 3(A) One end of the horizontal section 3(B) The other end of the horizontal section 4 Vertical part of T-shaped part 4(A) Vertical section curved section 5 reels 6 rods 7 reel seat 8 Rod Stand 9 Reel attachment 10 Top of rod holder 11 Foot cover extension imaginary line

Claims

1. A cylindrical reel foot cover made of an elastic material and having holes on both sides of its length that allow the horizontal portions of the T-shaped portion to be inserted through and attached to the vertical portion of the T-shaped portion of the foot of a spinning reel.

2. 2. The reel foot cover according to claim 1, wherein said elastic material is silicone rubber.

3. 2. The reel foot cover according to claim 1, wherein said elastic material is elastic fiber.

4. A spinning reel in which the reel foot cover according to claim 1 is attached in advance to cover the vertical portion of the T-shaped portion.

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