Reel seat and fishing rod including same

Abstract

To provide a reel seat that gives excellent usability to an angler for a long time without inducing tension and pain in fingers.SOLUTION: A reel seat for fitting a fishing reel to a rod body, and a fishing rod including the reel seat are provided. The reel seat includes a seat body connected to the rod body. The seat body includes a grip part to be gripped by fingers of an angler, and a trigger part protruding downward in the grip part. A portion of the grip part to be gripped by a ring finger is inclined obliquely downward at a first inclination angle with respect to a central axis of the seat body. A portion of the grip part to be gripped by a little finger forms a front surface of the trigger part, and is inclined obliquely downward at a second inclination angle larger than the first inclination angle with respect to the central axis.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a reel seat for securing a fishing reel, and a fishing rod including such a reel seat. [Background technology]

[0002] In reel fishing, a reel seat for attaching the reel to the fishing rod body is connected to the rod body. The reel is removably fixed to the reel seat. As an example of a reel, a spinning reel is fixed to the lower side of the reel seat. As another example of a reel, a double axis reel or a bait casting reel is fixed to the upper side of the reel seat. As an example, a double axis reel is used in a fishing method called vertical jigging. In vertical jigging fishing, an angler drops a jig (a type of lure) vertically from a boat into the water and moves the jig by moving the fishing rod up and down while reeling out and reeling in the jig.

[0003] When fishing with a reel, anglers sometimes perform a retrieving action. The retrieving action refers to the action of turning the reel handle with one hand so that the reel reels in the fishing line. When retrieving, anglers also sometimes perform a palming action. The palming action refers to the action of the angler gripping the reel and reel seat with the palm and fingers of the other hand. With the palming action, the angler holds the reel seat stably without shaking the fishing rod, and then moves the fishing rod up and down to move the jig and perform the hooking action of hooking a fish on the hook. Therefore, palming is an essential and unique gripping action for anglers when fishing with a double-axis reel.

[0004] In order for an angler to perform a palming motion without shaking the fishing rod, the angler must maintain tension in the hands gripping the reel and reel seat. Therefore, if an angler performs a palming motion for a long period of time, pain may occur in the fingers gripping the reel seat, and the stability of the gripping form for the palming motion may decrease.

[0005] Generally, when a fisherman performs a palming motion, he or she grips the reel seat with four fingers excluding the thumb. In particular, the fisherman grips the reel seat with the four fingers in a state where the four fingers are tightly pressed together. Prolonged palming motion can cause pain in the first and second joints of the fingers. Therefore, the fisherman needs to perform the palming motion in a gripping position that relieves tension and pain.

[0006] In vertical jigging, the angler moves the jig by rotating his elbow and shoulder while keeping the tip of the fishing rod down and his wrist fixed. To move the jig (the so-called jig action), the angler uses a snap of the wrist to raise and lower the tip of the fishing rod. To move the wrist flexibly from a fixed position for the jig action, the angler needs to quickly change the grip position of the fingers in the palming grip and stably maintain the grip position after changing the grip position.

[0007] Therefore, there is a need for a reel seat that can relieve the tension and pain that occurs in the fingers during prolonged palming movements and that allows the gripping position to be stably maintained during palming movements for jig action. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 3866509 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The disclosed embodiments provide a reel seat that solves at least one of the problems of the prior art described above. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that gives anglers an excellent feeling of use over a long period of time without inducing strain or pain in the fingers. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that allows for quick changes in gripping position of the fingers and a stable gripping form after the gripping position is changed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The disclosed embodiment relates to a reel seat for mounting a fishing reel on a fishing rod body. The reel seat according to one embodiment includes a seat body and a movable hood. The seat body includes a bore formed in the axial direction of the rod body and coupled to the rod body, a seating portion for seating the fishing reel, a grip portion located below the seating portion, and a trigger portion protruding downward within the grip portion. The movable hood is coupled to the seat body movably along the central axis of the bore and secures the fishing reel to the seating portion.

[0011] The gripping portion includes a first gripping surface portion, a second gripping surface portion, a third gripping surface portion, and a fourth gripping surface portion. The first gripping surface portion is configured to be gripped by an index finger. The second gripping surface portion extends rearward from the first gripping surface portion. The third gripping surface portion extends from the second gripping surface portion to the trigger portion so as to be inclined obliquely downward relative to the central axis. The fourth gripping surface portion extends rearward from the third gripping surface portion so as to be inclined even more obliquely downward relative to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion, forming a front surface of the trigger portion. In a side view of the seat body, the third gripping surface portion has a first inclined front edge contour line, and the fourth gripping surface portion has a second inclined front edge contour line. The first inclined front edge contour line is inclined at a first inclination angle relative to the central axis. The second inclined front edge contour line is inclined at a second inclination angle relative to the central axis that is greater than the first inclination angle, and is connected to the first inclined front edge contour line.

[0012] In one embodiment, the gripping portion includes a trigger border formed between the third and fourth gripping surfaces and angled relative to the central axis, and the gripping portion is bent through the trigger border such that the third and fourth gripping surfaces are separated from each other.

[0013] In one embodiment, in a side view of the seat body, the first and second inclined leading edge contour lines are inclined relative to each other to form an included angle having a center at the junction of the third and fourth gripping surface portions.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first tilt angle is in the range of 20 to 30 degrees downward from the central axis, and the second tilt angle is in the range of 55 to 70 degrees downward from the central axis.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first inclined front edge contour line is formed as a straight line having a length in the range of 12 mm to 20 mm.

[0016] In one embodiment, the gripping portion includes a fifth gripping surface portion located between the trigger portion and the rear end of the seat body. The fifth gripping surface portion is configured to be gripped by the little finger displaced from the fourth gripping surface portion. In a side view of the seat body, the fifth gripping surface portion has a fourth bottom edge contour line formed by a straight line.

[0017] In one embodiment, the fourth lower edge contour line of the fifth gripping surface portion is formed as a straight line having a length in the range of 10 mm to 18 mm.

[0018] In one embodiment, a first vertical distance between the junction of the first and second slanted front edge contours and the central axis is greater than a second vertical distance between the fourth bottom edge contour and the central axis, which is also greater than a third vertical distance between the third bottom edge contour of the second gripping surface and the central axis.

[0019] In one embodiment, the trigger portion includes a lower hook portion coupled to the fourth gripping surface portion, the lower hook portion being inclined relative to the central axis at an angle greater than the second angle to support the little finger.

[0020] In one embodiment, in a side view of the seat body, the lower hook end has a vertical front end contour line that is perpendicular to the central axis and connected to a second inclined front end contour line. In a front view of the reel seat, the lower hook end has an inverted triangular shape.

[0021] In one embodiment, the second gripping surface portion includes a bite transmission portion and a bite boundary portion. The bite transmission portion is configured to transmit a bite to the middle finger. The bite transmission portion is formed such that the sheet body has a thickness that is less than the thickness at the first gripping surface portion and the thickness at the third gripping surface portion. The bite boundary portion surrounds the bite transmission portion and separates it from the first gripping surface portion and the third gripping surface portion.

[0022] In one embodiment, in a side view of the seat body, the fish bite transmission part has a third lower end contour line formed by a straight line. Also, in a cross-sectional view of the seat body, the fish bite transmission part has an outer circumferential contour line that is part of the circumference line of an imaginary circle, the imaginary circle being concentric with an imaginary inscribed circle inscribed in the bore and having a radius greater than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle.

[0023] In one embodiment, the sheet body has a thickness in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm at the fish signal transmitting portion.

[0024] In one embodiment, the seat body includes a cylindrical end portion coupled to the movable hood, the cylindrical end portion extending from the seat portion and the first gripping surface portion along the central axis. The first gripping surface portion includes a protruding surface portion and a bulging surface portion. The protruding surface portion is located below the central axis and protrudes radially outward from the central axis relative to the cylindrical end portion. The bulging surface portion extends rearward from the protruding surface portion and bulges radially outward. The movable hood includes a movable hood portion and a receiving portion. The movable hood portion moves along the upper edge of the protruding surface portion and positions above the protruding surface portion to secure a portion of the fishing reel to the seating portion. The receiving portion is formed in a space located below the movable hood portion and receives the protruding surface portion.

[0025] In one embodiment, in a side view of the seat body, the protruding surface portion of the first gripping surface portion has a first bottom edge contour line, the bulging surface portion of the first gripping surface portion has a second bottom edge contour line, and the second gripping surface portion has a third bottom edge contour line. The first bottom edge contour line is concavely curved relative to the central axis. The second bottom edge contour line is connected to the first bottom edge contour line and convexly curved relative to the central axis. The third bottom edge contour line is connected to the second bottom edge contour line and is formed as a straight line.

[0026] The disclosed embodiment also relates to a fishing rod including a reel seat. A fishing rod according to one embodiment includes a rod body and the reel seat according to one embodiment described above coupled to the rod body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0027] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the grip portion of the seat body has first to fourth gripping surfaces that provide gripping ranges for the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, respectively, and the ring finger can grip the third gripping surface with a slightly bent wrist, thereby allowing the angler to adopt a stable gripping form for palming without strain or pain in the fingers.

[0028] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third gripping surface of the gripping unit separates the gripping range of the ring finger from the gripping ranges of the middle finger and the little finger, limiting it to the gripping unit. Therefore, the gripping shape for the palming action can be maintained by the ring finger. Furthermore, in an example where the gripping unit is gripped by the middle finger and the ring finger in close contact with each other, and in an example where the gripping unit is gripped by the middle finger and the ring finger with a space between them, the gripping shape for the palming action can be stably maintained without collapsing.

[0029] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third gripping surface portion of the gripping unit is inclined with respect to the central axis of the sheet body, the fourth gripping surface portion of the gripping unit is inclined further with respect to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion, and the fifth gripping surface portion of the gripping unit is located behind the trigger portion. Therefore, the gripping range of the ring finger and the gripping range of the little finger can be clearly distinguished at the trigger portion. Furthermore, after the gripping position of the little finger is changed to the fifth gripping surface portion, the third gripping surface portion can be stably gripped by the ring finger, and the gripping form for the palming action can be stably maintained even when the little finger is changed in position. Furthermore, immediately after the little finger moves to the fifth gripping surface portion, the ring finger can be supported by the fourth gripping surface portion, and the wrist movement for the jig action can be flexibly performed from a fixed wrist state.

[0030] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fourth gripping surface portion of the gripping part is inclined relative to the central axis of the seat body at an inclination angle greater than that of the third gripping surface portion. Furthermore, the lower hook end of the trigger part is connected to the fourth gripping surface portion and is inclined at an inclination angle greater than that of the fourth gripping surface portion, forming an inverted triangle. Therefore, the lower hook end can prevent the little finger from slipping off the fourth gripping surface portion and allow the little finger to move smoothly from the fourth gripping surface portion to the fifth gripping surface portion.

[0031] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second gripping surface of the gripping part has a fish bite transmitting part that is thinner than the thicknesses of the first and third gripping surface parts, and the fish bite transmitting part of the second gripping surface part can transmit a fish bite to the index finger and middle finger with high sensitivity and reliability while the index finger and middle finger are gently gripping the seat body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0032] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of an embodiment of a fishing rod including an embodiment of a reel seat; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged side view of the fishing rod shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a side view showing a reel seat according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a top view of the reel sheet shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is an exploded side view of the reel seat shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a side view of the seat body shown in FIG. 7, with the grip portion of the seat body shown in gray. [Figure 9] FIG. 8 is a side view of the seat body shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 10] FIG. 8 is a top view of the seat body shown in FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 8 is an enlarged side view of the seat body shown in FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 8 is a front view of the seat body shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 13] FIG. 8 is a rear view of the seat body shown in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the seat body shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 15-15 in FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16 in FIG. [Figure 17] 10 is a perspective view showing an example in which an angler's fingers grip a seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment in a palming motion. FIG. [Figure 18] 10 is a side view showing an example in which an angler's ring finger grips the seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment and maintains a palming gripping form. FIG. [Figure 19] 10 is a side view showing another example in which the ring finger of an angler grips the seat body of a reel seat according to one embodiment and maintains a palming gripping form. FIG. [Figure 20] 10 is a side view showing an example in which an angler bends his / her wrist downward for a palming motion while gripping the seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 21]21 is a side view showing an example in which an angler bends his wrist upward for a jig action from the state shown in FIG. 20. FIG. [Figure 22] 22 is a side view showing an example in which the angler bends his wrist further upward for a jig action from the state shown in FIG. 21. FIG. [Figure 23] 10 is a side view showing the movement of the little finger in a palming motion with the fingers of an angler gripping the seat body of the reel seat according to one embodiment. FIG. [Figure 24] 10 is a perspective view showing the movement of the little finger in a palming motion with the fingers of an angler gripping the seat body of a reel seat according to one embodiment. FIG. [Figure 25] 10 is a side view showing an example in which an angler's fingers are gripping the seat body of the reel seat according to the embodiment, and the middle finger is gripping the second gripping surface portion. FIG. [Figure 26] 10 is a perspective view showing an example in which an angler's fingers grip the seat body of the reel seat according to the embodiment, and the middle finger grips the second gripping surface portion. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] The embodiments of the present disclosure are provided for the purpose of explaining the technical concept of the present disclosure, and the scope of the rights of the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments presented below or the specific descriptions of these embodiments.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this disclosure have the meanings commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. All terms used in this disclosure have been selected for the purpose of more clearly describing this disclosure, and not for the purpose of limiting the scope of rights claimed by this disclosure.

[0035] As used in this disclosure, terms such as "including," "comprising," "having," and the like, should be understood as open-ended terms that include the possibility of including other embodiments, unless otherwise stated in the phrase or sentence in which the term is included.

[0036] The singular terms used in this disclosure may include the plural meaning unless otherwise specified, and this also applies to the singular terms used in the claims.

[0037] The terms "first," "second," etc. used in this disclosure are used to distinguish multiple elements from one another and do not limit the order or importance of the elements.

[0038] In this disclosure, when a component is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected or coupled to the other component, or may be connected or coupled via another component.

[0039] The dimensions and values ​​described in this disclosure are not limited to the recited dimensions and values, and unless otherwise specified, such dimensions and values ​​can be understood to mean the recited values ​​and an equivalent range inclusive thereof.

[0040] As used in this disclosure, the directional term "forward" means toward the tip of the fishing rod, and the directional term "rear" means toward the butt of the fishing rod. For example, in Figure 1, the forward direction (TD) arrow points toward the tip of the fishing rod, and the rearward direction (BD) arrow points toward the butt of the fishing rod. As used in this disclosure, the directional terms "upper" and "lower" refer to the up and down directions in the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, identical or corresponding components are assigned the same reference numerals. Furthermore, in the following description of the embodiments, duplicated descriptions of identical or corresponding components may be omitted. However, omission of a description of a component does not imply that such a component is not included in a certain embodiment.

[0042] Figure 1 is a side view of a fishing rod according to an embodiment including a reel seat according to an embodiment, and Figure 2 is an enlarged side view of the fishing rod shown in Figure 1. Please refer to Figures 1 and 2.

[0043] The fishing rod (100) includes a rod body (110). The rod body (110) has an elongated shape and can bend elastically during fishing. The rod body may be a pipe-shaped or cylindrical part. The fishing rod may include one rod body or multiple rod bodies.

[0044] The fishing rod (100) shown in FIG. 1 includes a first rod body (111), a second rod body (112), and a third rod body (113). The first rod body (111) may be referred to as the butt rod and forms the butt portion of the fishing rod. The second rod body (112) and the third rod body (113) may be connected in such a manner that the rear end of the third rod body (113) fits into the front end of the second rod body (112). As another example, the fishing rod may include multiple rod bodies connected in a telescopic manner.

[0045] The fishing rod (100) includes a plurality of fishing line guides (120), which are attached to the second rod body (112) and the third rod body (113). The fishing line guides (120) may include a guide ring through which the fishing line passes and a frame attached to the rod body that supports the guide ring. The fishing line guides (120) guide the fishing line through the guide ring. When a lure is dropped vertically into the water from a boat or when a lure is cast, the fishing line is released from a fishing reel (hereinafter simply referred to as "reel") (130). When a fish is caught, the fishing line is wound onto the reel (130).

[0046] The fishing rod 100 includes a reel seat 140 according to one embodiment for mounting the reel 130 to the rod body 110. The reel seat 140 may be coupled to the rear end of the second rod body 112, and the front end of the first rod body 111 may be coupled to the rear end of the reel seat 140. The reel seat 140 securely supports the reel 130. A fisherman can operate the reel 130 with the other hand while holding the reel seat 140 with one hand.

[0047] In one embodiment of the fishing rod, the reel 130 may be a so-called double-axis reel or a bait-casting reel. In a double-axis reel, the rotating shaft of the spool on which the fishing line is wound is positioned perpendicular to the rod body and supported on both sides. The reel 130 is removably coupled to the upper side of the reel seat 140.

[0048] The reel (130) has a first leg (131) and a second leg (132) extending in opposite directions. The first and second legs (131, 132) are components fixed to a reel seat (140). In the example shown in FIG. 2, the first leg (131) extends in a rearward direction (BD), and the second leg (132) extends in a forward direction (TD). The reel seat (140) releasably fastens the first leg (131) and the second leg (132), thereby allowing the reel (130) to be removably coupled to the reel seat (140).

[0049] The reel seat (140) includes a seat body (200) that functions as the main body of the reel seat. The angler can hold the seat body (200). The reel (130) is seated on the upper side of the seat body (200), and a part of the reel (130) (for example, the first leg (131)) is fixed to the seat body. The reel seat (140) includes a movable hood (300) that fixes a part of the reel (130) (for example, the second leg (132)) to the seat body (200). The movable hood (300) is movably connected to the seat body (200).

[0050] Fig. 3 is a side view showing a reel seat according to one embodiment. Fig. 4 is a top view of the reel seat shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 in Fig. 4. Please refer to Figs. 3 to 5.

[0051] In one embodiment of the reel seat (140), the seat body (200) has a pipe shape. The seat body (200) functions to be connected to the rod bodies (e.g., the first rod body and the second rod body shown in FIG. 1) of the fishing rod and functions to fix and support the reel (e.g., the reel shown in FIG. 1). A portion of the seat body (200) can be gripped by the angler's fingers, and the other portion of the seat body (200) that is not gripped can be connected to the movable hood (300).

[0052] The pipe-shaped sheet body (200) has a bore (210) formed in the sheet body in the rod body axial direction (AD) or longitudinal direction of the sheet body. Here, the rod body axial direction (AD) refers to the direction passing through the center of the circular cross-sectional shape of the rod body in the longitudinal direction of the rod body. The bore (210) can be connected to a rod body of a fishing rod (e.g., the first rod body and the second rod body shown in FIG. 1).

[0053] The bore 210 is formed through the seat body 200 between the front and rear ends of the seat body in the rod axis direction (AD). Alternatively, the bore 210 may be formed through a portion of the seat body 200. The bore 210 has a generally circular cross-sectional shape and defines a central axis (CA). The central axis (CA) of the bore refers to an imaginary axis that runs through the center of the cross-sectional shape of the bore 210 in the longitudinal direction of the seat body, and may be the central axis of the seat body. The surface of the bore 210 may have a plurality of grooves formed along the central axis (CA).

[0054] The rod bodies of the fishing rod are inserted into the bore 210 and fitted together. For example, the rear end of the second rod body 112 shown in FIG. 1 can be inserted from the front end of the seat body along the central axis CA of the bore 210 and fitted together. Also, for example, the front end of the first rod body 111 shown in FIG. 1 can be inserted from the rear end of the seat body into the bore 210 along the central axis CA and fitted together. In this way, the reel seat 140 is joined to the first and second rod bodies inserted into the bore 210. An adhesive may be applied to the surface of the bore 210 and the outer circumferential surface of the rod bodies, and the reel seat 140 and the rod bodies may be joined together by adhesive.

[0055] The seat body (200) supports a reel on its upper side. The seat body (200) has a seating portion (220) on which the reel is seated. For example, the first and second legs of the reel shown in FIG. 2 are seated on the seating portion (220). The seating portion (220) forms an upper portion of the outer surface of the seat body (200) along the central axis (CA). For example, the seating portion (220) may include the surface of a pair of rail portions (221) formed on the upper side of the seat body along the central axis (CA).

[0056] The seat body 200 has a fixed hood portion 222 located at the rear end of the seating portion 220. The fixed hood portion 222 faces the movable hood 300 along the central axis CA. The fixed hood portion 222 is formed as a wedge-shaped groove. When the reel is attached to the seat body 200, the first leg is inserted into the fixed hood portion 222, which fixes the first leg to the seating portion 220.

[0057] The seat body of the reel seat according to one embodiment allows the angler's fingers to stably grip the seat body when the angler performs a palming motion. The seat body also allows for quick finger position changes during the palming motion. To this end, the seat body (200) has gripping portions (230) that are gripped by the angler's fingers. The gripping portions (230) are located below the seating portion (220).

[0058] The grip portion 230 forms the outer surface of the seat body 200 and is configured to be gripped by the angler's fingers. The grip portion 230 may form the outer surface of the seat body 200 excluding the seat mounting portion 220, i.e., the side and bottom surfaces of the seat body. The seat body 200 also has a trigger portion 240 that protrudes downward within the grip portion 230. The trigger portion 240 protrudes downward from the seat body 200 (in the outer radial direction (RD) of the central axis (CA)) and is formed as a protrusion shaped like a trigger. When an angler grips the seat body 200, the trigger portion 240 may be positioned between the ring finger and little finger, allowing the angler to stably grip the seat body through the trigger portion 240.

[0059] In one embodiment of the reel seat, the gripping portion 230 includes a first gripping surface 2310, a second gripping surface 2320, a third gripping surface 2330, a fourth gripping surface 2340, and a fifth gripping surface 2350. The first to fifth gripping surfaces 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, and 2350 are positioned in order from the front end of the seat body in the rearward direction (BD).

[0060] The first gripping surface portion 2310 is located furthest forward from the trigger portion 240. In one embodiment of the reel seat, the first gripping surface portion 2310 includes a protruding surface portion 2311 located furthest forward from the trigger portion 240, and a bulging surface portion 2312 connected to the protruding surface portion 2311 and extending rearward from the protruding surface portion 2311. The protruding surface portion 2311 is located below the central axis (CA) of the bore. The protruding surface portion 2311 is curved along the circumferential direction (CD) of the central axis and is formed as a concave curved surface with respect to the central axis (CA). The bulging surface portion 2312 is curved along the circumferential direction (CD) and is formed as a convex curved surface with a convex bulge toward the outer radial direction (RD).

[0061] The second gripping surface 2320 extends rearward from the bulged surface 2312 of the first gripping surface. The third gripping surface 2330 extends rearward from the second gripping surface 2320 toward the trigger portion 240. The third gripping surface 2330 can be the outer surface of the seat body that transitions from the second gripping surface 2320 to the trigger portion 240. The fourth gripping surface 2340 extends rearward from the third gripping surface 2330 and forms the front surface of the trigger portion 240. The fifth gripping surface 2350 is separate from the fourth gripping surface 2340 and is located between the trigger portion 240 and the rear end of the seat body 200. Depending on the embodiment of the reel seat, the seat body (200) may not include the fifth gripping surface portion (2350), and the rear end of the trigger portion (240) may be connected to the rear end of the seat body.

[0062] Fig. 6 is an exploded side view of the reel seat shown in Fig. 3. Please refer to Figs.

[0063] The seat body 200 includes a cylindrical end portion 250 that is coupled to the movable hood 300. The cylindrical end portion 250 extends forward along the central axis CA from the seat portion 220 and the first gripping surface portion 2310 (the protruding surface portion 2311 of the first gripping surface portion). The protruding surface portion 2311 is located below the central axis CA and is formed to protrude in the outward radial direction RD relative to the cylindrical end portion 250.

[0064] The cylindrical end portion 250 has an external thread 251. The external thread 251 is formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion 250 and is located within a predetermined range between the front end of the seat body and the first gripping surface portion 2310. The external thread 251 is threadably coupled to the movable hood 300. The cylindrical end portion 250 has a pair of guide grooves 252. The pair of guide grooves 252 are positioned opposite each other with respect to the central axis (CA) of the bore 210. The pair of guide grooves 252 guide the movement of the movable hood 300 along the central axis (CA). Each guide groove 252 extends along the central axis (CA) from the front end of the cylindrical end portion (the front end of the seat body), through the external thread 251, and to the rail portion 221. Each guide groove (252) passes through the upper edge (2313) of the protruding surface portion (2311) of the first gripping surface portion along the central axis (CA).

[0065] The movable hood 300 is coupled to the cylindrical end 250 and is movable along the central axis CA of the bore, securing the reel to the mounting portion 220. The movable hood 300 moves toward the fixed hood portion 222, pressing the second leg of the reel against the mounting portion 220 to secure it. The movable hood 300 can be moved along the cylindrical end 250 by a screw action. The movable hood 300 includes a fastening nut 310 that causes the screw action, and a movable body 320 that can move along the central axis CA by the fastening nut 310. The fastening nut 310 and the movable body 320 are formed in a ring shape, and the cylindrical end 250 passes through the fastening nut 310 and the movable body 320.

[0066] The fastening nut 310 is rotatable along the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion 250. The fastening nut 310 has an internal thread 311 on its inner periphery and is rotatably coupled to the cylindrical end portion 250 in the circumferential direction (CD) of the central axis (CA). The external threads 251 and the internal threads 311 mesh with each other, so that the fastening nut 310 is movably coupled to the cylindrical end portion 250 by a threading action. As the fastening nut 310 is rotated in the circumferential direction (CD) by an angler, the threading action between the internal threads 311 and the external threads 251 allows the fastening nut 310 to move forward or backward as it is rotated.

[0067] The fastening nut (310) is connected to the movable body (320) so as to be rotatable relative to the movable body (320) in the circumferential direction (CD). The movable body (320) is movable along the central axis (CA) but does not rotate in the circumferential direction (CD). The movable body (320) is guided by the guide groove (252) at the cylindrical end so that it moves only along the central axis (CA). The movable body (320) includes an annular portion (321), a movable hood portion (322), a housing portion (323), and a pair of guide protrusions (324).

[0068] The fastening nut 310 has, at its rear end, a flange 312, a locking groove 313 adjacent to the flange 312, and a locking protrusion 314 adjacent to the locking groove 313. The flange 312, the locking groove 313, and the locking protrusion 314 extend in the circumferential direction (CD). The annular portion 321 of the movable body has, at its front end, a locking protrusion 3211 and a locking groove 3212 adjacent to the locking protrusion 3211. The locking protrusion 3211 and the locking groove 3212 extend in the circumferential direction (CD). The locking protrusion 3211 is engaged with the locking groove 313 of the fastening nut, and the locking protrusion 314 of the fastening nut is engaged with the locking groove 3212. The fastening nut (310) can rotate in the circumferential direction (CD) with the locking protrusion (314) of the fastening nut engaged with the locking groove (3212) of the annular portion, so that the fastening nut (310) is connected to the movable body (320) so as to be capable of relative rotation.

[0069] The movable hood portion 322 forms a portion of the upper and rear portions of the movable body 320. The storage portion 323 is located on the opposite side of the movable hood portion 322 and forms a portion of the lower and rear portions of the movable body 320. The movable hood portion 322 extends from the annular portion 321 in the rearward direction (BD) and is shaped to cover a portion of the reel (e.g., the second leg of the reel). For example, the movable hood portion 322 may have a shape corresponding to a truncated cone bisected in its axial direction. The storage portion 323 is formed on the opposite side of the movable hood portion 322, for example, in the space located below the movable hood portion 322. If the movable body 320 has a truncated cone shape, the storage portion 323 may be shaped to correspond to the truncated cone shape cut out to leave the movable hood portion 322.

[0070] A pair of guide protrusions 324 guide the movement of the movable body 320. The pair of guide protrusions 324 are formed on each of a pair of lower end edges 3221 of the movable hood portion 322 and protrude toward the central axis (CA). Each guide protrusion 324 is slidably inserted into each guide groove 252. The guide groove 252 formed along the central axis (CA) prevents the guide protrusions 324 from rotating in the circumferential direction (CD). This allows the guide protrusions 324 and the movable body 320 to move only along the central axis (CA) due to the guide grooves 252.

[0071] When the fastening nut (310) is rotated in one direction in the circumferential direction (CD), the threading action between the male thread (251) and the female thread (311) causes the fastening nut (310) to move the movable body (320) toward the fixed hood portion (222) through the flange (312). As the movable body (320) is moved toward the fixed hood portion (222) by the fastening nut (310), the movable hood portion (322) comes into contact with a part of the reel (the second leg of the reel). As the fastening nut (310) is further rotated with the movable hood portion (322) in contact with the second leg of the reel, the threading force between the male thread (251) and the female thread (311) causes the movable hood portion (322) to press and fix the second leg against the seating portion (220) of the seat body. When the fastening nut 310 is rotated in the opposite direction to the one direction, the threading action between the male thread 251 and the female thread 311 causes the fastening nut 310 to move away from the fixed hood portion 222. The locking protrusion 314 of the fastening nut 310 pulls the locking protrusion 3211 of the annular portion 321 forward, causing the movable body 320 and the movable hood portion 322 to move away from the fixed hood portion 222. The forward or backward movement of the fastening nut 310 pushes the movable body 320 toward the fixed hood portion 222 or moves it away from the fixed hood portion 222.

[0072] The movable body 320 includes a reinforcing cover 325 that reinforces the movable hood portion 322. The reinforcing cover 325 is engaged with a pair of lower edges 3221 of the movable hood portion 322 and is formed to cover the movable hood portion 322 in the circumferential direction (CD). When the movable hood portion 322 presses the second legs against the seating portion to fix it, the reinforcing cover 325 prevents the movable hood portion and the guide protrusions from being deformed in the lateral direction of the seat body and ensures that the guide protrusions 324 are securely maintained within the guide grooves 252.

[0073] The protruding surface portion 2311 of the first gripping surface portion and the receiving portion 323 of the movable body face each other along the central axis CA. The protruding surface portion 2311 and the receiving portion 323 have complementary shapes. The protruding surface portion 2311 has an upper edge 2313 corresponding to the lower edge 3221 of the movable hood portion and a front edge 2314 corresponding to the rear edge 3231 of the receiving portion 323. The protruding surface portion 2311 is formed such that an insertion space is formed between the upper edge 2313 and the surface of the guide groove 252. When the movable body 320 moves toward the fixed hood portion 222, a portion of the guide protrusion 324 can be inserted into this insertion space. Since the protruding surface portion (2311) and the receiving portion (323) have complementary shapes, the protruding surface portion (2311) can be inserted into the receiving portion (323), and the receiving portion (323) can receive the protruding surface portion (2311).

[0074] As the movable hood portion 320 moves toward the fixed hood portion 222 by the fastening nut 310, the movable hood portion 322 moves backward along the upper edge 2313 of the protruding surface portion 2311 and positions itself on the protruding surface portion 2311. Furthermore, as the movable hood portion 322 moves toward the fixed hood portion 222, the protruding surface portion 2311 is inserted into and accommodated in the accommodation portion 323. As a result, when the movable hood portion 322 presses and secures the second leg against the seating portion 220, the movable hood portion 322 positions itself on the protruding surface portion 2311 of the first gripping surface portion, and the movable hood portion 322 and the protruding surface portion 2311 are positioned in the vertical direction VD. Furthermore, when the movable hood portion 322 is positioned on the protruding surface portion 2311, the protruding surface portion 2311 is simultaneously inserted into the receiving portion 323. Therefore, the reel seat according to one embodiment can be configured to have a reduced overall length, and the seat body can be configured to have a long gripping range for being gripped by the angler's fingers.

[0075] The seat body 200 has a slanted edge 223 connecting the rail portion 221 and the upper edge 2313 of the protruding surface portion. The slanted edge 223 is slanted upward and rearward from the upper edge 2313 of the protruding surface portion and is connected to the rail portion 221. The movable hood portion 322 of the movable hood has a rear edge 3222 slanted to correspond to the slanted edge 223. When the movable hood portion 322 secures the second leg to the seat portion 220, the rear edge 3222 is adjacent to the slanted edge 223.

[0076] The movable hood shown in Figures 5 and 6 includes a fastening nut (310). In other embodiments of the reel seat, the movable hood may include a locking nut (for example, the locking nut (330) shown in Figure 2) located in front of the fastening nut to prevent the fastening nut from loosening. The locking nut is coupled to the cylindrical end so as to move by a threaded action, similar to the coupling between the fastening nut and the cylindrical end.

[0077] In one embodiment of the reel seat, the seat body 200 is integrally formed by injection molding. The seat body 200 may be integrally molded from a thermoplastic resin to have the aforementioned mounting portion, fixed hood portion, grip portion, trigger portion, and cylindrical end portion. As an example, the seat body 200 may be integrally formed using a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin. Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin has a lower density and higher tensile strength than commonly used glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin. Therefore, the seat body of the reel seat according to one embodiment may be lightweight and may have a smaller thickness in the portion that comes into contact with the angler's fingers.

[0078] Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the seat body of a reel seat according to one embodiment, with the fingers of an angler gripping the seat body indicated by a two-dot chain line. Fig. 8 is a side view of the seat body shown in Fig. 7, with the gripping portion of the seat body indicated in gray. Fig. 9 is a side view of the seat body shown in Fig. 7. Fig. 10 is a top view of the seat body shown in Fig. 7. Please refer to Figs. 7 to 10.

[0079] The seat body 200 includes a gripping portion 230 positioned below the seating portion 220 and a trigger portion 240 protruding downward within the gripping portion 230. The gripping portion 230 forms the outer surface of the seat body below the seating portion 220 and can be gripped by the angler's fingers. The trigger portion 240 can be gripped by the angler's fingers and can support the angler's fingers. In one embodiment of the reel seat, the gripping portion 230 includes a first gripping surface portion 2310, a second gripping surface portion 2320, a third gripping surface portion 2330, a fourth gripping surface portion 2340, and a fifth gripping surface portion 2350, providing the angler's fingers with a divided and separated gripping area. The edges of each gripping surface portion when viewed in a side view of the seat body 200 or when viewed from the side form a line. Additionally, the edges of each gripping surface as viewed in a cross-sectional or front view of the seat body (200), or when viewed from the front or rear of the seat body, form a line, and in this disclosure, the line forming the edge of each gripping surface as viewed in a side, cross-sectional, or front view of the seat body is referred to as a contour line.

[0080] The first gripping surface portion 2310 is configured to be gripped by the index finger F1. The first gripping surface portion 2310 includes a curved surface forming a protruding surface portion 2311 and a curved surface forming a bulging surface portion 2312. In a side view of the sheet body, or when the sheet body is viewed from the side, the first gripping surface portion 2310 has bottom contours 2315, 2316. Specifically, the first gripping surface portion 2310 has a first bottom contour 2315 located on the protruding surface portion 2311 and a second bottom contour 2316 located on the bulging surface portion 2312 and connected to the first bottom contour 2315. The first bottom edge contour line (2315) is formed as a concave curve toward the central axis (CA), and the second bottom edge contour line (2316) is formed as a convex curve toward the central axis (CA). Thus, the first gripping surface portion (2310) has wavy bottom edge contour lines (2315, 2316). The wavy bottom edge contour lines (2315, 2316) first curve concave toward the rear end of the seat body with respect to the central axis, and then curve convexly toward the central axis.

[0081] The second gripping surface portion (2320) is connected to the first gripping surface portion (2310) and extends rearward from the first gripping surface portion (2310). The second gripping surface portion (2320) is configured to be gripped by the index finger (F1) and middle finger (F2). The second gripping surface portion (2320) is formed with a discontinuously curved surface along the circumferential direction (CD). In a side view of the sheet body, the second gripping surface portion (2320) has a third bottom edge contour line (2321). The third bottom edge contour line (2321) is connected to the second bottom edge contour line (2316) and is formed as a straight line. The third bottom edge contour line (2321) may be parallel to the central axis (CA). Alternatively, the third bottom edge contour line (2321) may be inclined at a slight angle relative to the central axis (CA).

[0082] The third gripping surface 2330 is configured to be grasped by the ring finger F3. The third gripping surface 2330 is connected to the second gripping surface 2320 and extends rearward and downward from the second gripping surface 2320. The third gripping surface 2330 extends from the second gripping surface 2320 to the trigger portion 240 and forms part of the grip portion that transitions from the second gripping surface 2320 to the trigger portion 240. The third gripping surface 2330 extends from the second gripping surface 2320 so as to be inclined obliquely downward with respect to the central axis CA, specifically, so as to be inclined obliquely between the rearward direction (BD) and the downward direction (LD). The third gripping surface portion (2330) is inclined relative to the central axis (CA) such that the vertical distance between the central axis (CA) and a point on the third gripping surface portion perpendicular to the central axis increases in the rearward direction (BD). Because the third gripping surface portion (2330) is inclined relative to the central axis (CA), in a side view of the seat body, the third gripping surface portion (2330) has a first inclined front edge contour line (2331). The first inclined front edge contour line (2331) is connected to the third bottom edge contour line (2321). In one embodiment of the reel seat, the first inclined front edge contour line (2331) may be formed as a straight line.

[0083] The fourth gripping surface 2340 is configured to be gripped by the little finger F4. The fourth gripping surface 2340 is connected to the third gripping surface 2330 and extends rearward and downward from the third gripping surface 2330. The fourth gripping surface 2340 is part of the gripping portion that forms the front surface of the trigger portion 240. The fourth gripping surface 2340 extends from the third gripping surface 2330 so as to be inclined more diagonally downward with respect to the central axis CA than the third gripping surface 2330, specifically so as to be inclined more diagonally between the rearward direction (BD) and the downward direction (LD) than the third gripping surface 2330. The fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is inclined relative to the central axis (CA) such that the vertical separation distance between the central axis (CA) and a point on the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) perpendicular to the central axis (CA) increases in the rearward direction (BD). Because the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is inclined relative to the central axis (CA), in a side view of the seat body, the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) has a second inclined front edge contour line (2341). The second inclined front edge contour line (2341) is connected to the first inclined front edge contour line (2331). In one embodiment of the reel seat, the second inclined front edge contour line (2341) may be formed as a straight line.

[0084] The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is located between the trigger portion (240) and the rear end of the seat body, and extends from the upper end of the trigger portion (240) to the rear end of the seat body (200). The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is configured to be gripped by the little finger (F4). For example, when an angler changes or switches the grip position of the little finger (F4) with a palming motion, the little finger (F4) can move from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) past the trigger portion (240) to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) (see the thick arrow in FIG. 7). The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is configured to be gripped by the little finger (F4) that has moved from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340). The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is formed as a curved surface curved along the circumferential direction (CD). In a side view of the seat body, the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) has a fourth bottom edge contour line (2351). The fourth bottom edge contour line (2351) may be formed as a straight line. The fourth bottom edge contour line (2351) may be parallel to the central axis (CA) or may be inclined at a slight angle relative to the central axis (CA). For example, the fourth bottom edge contour line (2351) may be formed as a straight line having a length in the range of 10 mm to 18 mm, which provides a sufficient length for the little finger to hang on the fifth gripping surface portion.

[0085] In one embodiment of the reel seat, the bottom edge of the second gripping surface portion (2320) is located closest to the central axis (CA), and the connecting point between the third gripping surface portion (2330) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is located farthest from the central axis (CA) than the connecting points (2361) of the first slanted front edge edge (2331) and the second slanted front edge edge (2341). The seat body (200) has a first vertical distance (D1) measured in the vertical direction (VD) between the central axis (CA) and the connecting point (2361) of the first slanted front edge edge (2331) and the second slanted front edge edge (2341). The seat body (200) has a second vertical distance (D2) measured in the vertical direction (VD) between the fourth bottom edge edge (2351) and the central axis (CA). The seat body (200) has a third vertical distance (D3) measured in the vertical direction (VD) between the third lower edge contour line (2321) and the central axis (CA). The first vertical distance (D1) is greater than the second vertical distance (D2), which is greater than the third vertical distance (D3). The second gripping surface portion (2320), the third gripping surface portion (2330), the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) are positioned to have the above-mentioned vertical distances, allowing the angler's fingers to stably grip the seat body.

[0086] Fig. 11 is an enlarged side view of the seat body shown in Fig. 7. Please refer to Figs. 7, 8 and 11.

[0087] The third gripping surface portion 2330 is inclined downward relative to the central axis CA and extends from the second gripping surface portion to the trigger portion 240. The fourth gripping surface portion 2340 extends from the third gripping surface portion 2330 so as to be inclined further downward than the third gripping surface portion 2330. The first inclined leading edge contour 2331 of the third gripping surface portion 2330 is inclined at a first inclination angle A1 relative to the central axis CA, and the second inclined leading edge contour 2341 of the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 is inclined at a second inclination angle A2 relative to the central axis CA. The second inclination angle A2 is greater than the first inclination angle A1. Therefore, the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 are formed to be separated and separated from each other at the grip portion and the trigger portion, and can provide a separate gripping range for the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4). In addition, the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340, which is inclined more obliquely than the third gripping surface portion 2330, provide different inclinations to the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4), and the angler can feel a separate gripping range for the ring finger (F3) and the little finger (F4).

[0088] The third and fourth gripping surfaces (2330, 2340), which are gripped by the ring finger (F3) and little finger (F4), are inclined at a specific angle relative to the central axis (CA). For example, the first inclined front edge contour (2331) of the third gripping surface (2330) is inclined downward from the central axis (CA) at a first inclination angle (A1) ranging from 20 to 30 degrees. For example, the second inclined front edge contour (2341) of the fourth gripping surface (2330) is inclined downward from the central axis (CA) at a second inclination angle (A2) ranging from 55 to 70 degrees. That is, the second inclined front edge contour (2341) is inclined at a larger inclination angle than the first inclined front edge contour (2331), providing a distinct inclination and gripping sensation for the ring finger (F3) and little finger (F4). Also, as an example, the first inclined front end contour line (2331) is formed as a straight line having a length within a range of 12 mm to 20 mm, providing a length that allows the ring finger (F3) to sufficiently grip the third gripping surface portion.

[0089] The third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 are inclined at different angles to each other, and the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 are clearly separated at the gripping portion 230. The gripping portion 230 includes a trigger boundary portion 2360 that separates the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340. The trigger boundary portion 2360 may be formed linearly at the gripping portion 230. The trigger boundary portion 2360 is formed in an arc shape between the third gripping surface portion 2330 and the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 and is inclined with respect to the central axis CA. That is, in a side view of the seat body, the trigger boundary 2360 is formed as a straight line inclined relative to the central axis CA, and extends obliquely between the rearward direction BD and the upward direction UD from the junction 2361 of the third and fourth gripping surfaces. Because the third and fourth gripping surfaces 2330 and 2340 are inclined at different angles through the trigger boundary 2360, the gripping portion 230 is bent through the trigger boundary 2360 so that the third and fourth gripping surfaces 2330 and 2340 are separated from each other.

[0090] The third and fourth gripping surface portions (2330, 2340), which are inclined at different angles, are inclined relative to each other to form an included angle (A3) centered at the joining point (2361). As a result, in a side view of the seat body, the third and fourth gripping surface portions (2330, 2340) are positioned to correspond to the hypotenuses of a triangle, and the included angle (A3) forms the apex angle of the triangle. That is, the first and second inclined front edge contours (2331, 2341), which are formed by straight lines, can correspond to the hypotenuses of the triangle. Because the first inclination angle (A1) is in the range of 20 to 30 degrees and the second inclination angle (A2) is in the range of 55 to 70 degrees, the first and second inclined front edge contours (2331, 2341) can form an included angle (A3) in the range of 130 to 155 degrees.

[0091] In one embodiment of the reel seat, the trigger portion (240) includes a lower end portion on which the little finger (F4) is hooked, and the lower end portion of the trigger portion allows the little finger (F4) to quickly move from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350). Figures 12 and 13 are front and rear views, respectively, of the seat body shown in Figure 7. Please refer to Figures 11 to 13.

[0092] The trigger portion 240 includes a lower hook end 241 connected to the fourth gripping surface portion 2340, and the little finger gripping the fourth gripping surface portion 2340 can be hooked on the lower hook end 241. The lower hook end 241 is inclined with respect to the central axis CA at an angle greater than the second inclination angle A2, so that the little finger can be supported. Therefore, the lower hook end 241 can prevent the little finger from slipping off the fourth gripping surface portion 2340.

[0093] In a side view of the seat body, the lower hooking end portion (241) has a vertical front edge contour line (2411). The vertical front edge contour line (2411) is connected to the second inclined front edge contour line (2341) and is perpendicular to the central axis (CA). In addition, in a front view and a rear view of the reel seat, the lower hooking end portion (241) has an inverted triangular shape. Therefore, a pair of side edges (2412) of the lower hooking end portion (241) respectively correspond to a pair of hypotenuses of an inverted triangle whose apex faces downward, an apex angle (A4) between the pair of side edges (2412) corresponds to the apex angle of the inverted triangle, and the lowest end of the lower hooking end portion (241) corresponds to the apex of the inverted triangle. When the little finger moves from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) to change its gripping position, the side end edges (2412) of the lower hook end portion (241) formed in an inverted triangle allow the little finger to move quickly and smoothly.

[0094] Fig. 14 is a bottom view of the seat body shown in Fig. 7. Please refer to Figs. 7, 9 and 14.

[0095] When a fish bites a lure or jig while fishing, the bite is transmitted in the form of vibrations to the rod body and seat body through the fishing line. The vibrations generated by the fish biting are referred to as a fish bite. In one embodiment of the reel seat, the seat body (200) can reliably transmit the fish bite to the middle finger (F2) gripping the second gripping surface portion (2320).

[0096] The second gripping surface portion (2320) of the gripping portion includes a bite transmitting portion (2322) configured to transmit a bite to the middle finger (F2), and a bite boundary portion (2323) that separates and divides the bite transmitting portion (2322) from the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the third gripping surface portion (2330). The bite transmitting portion (2322) is located between the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the third gripping surface portion (2330), and the bite boundary portion (2323) is formed to surround the bite transmitting portion (2322). The bite boundary portion (2323) is formed linearly on the second gripping surface portion (2320). The fish bite boundary portion (2323) is formed in a circular or elliptical shape between the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the third gripping surface portion (2330), and separates the fish bite transmission portion (2322) having a circular or elliptical shape from the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the third gripping surface portion (2330).

[0097] Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 15-15 in Fig. 14, and Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16 in Fig. 10. Please refer to Figs. 14 to 16.

[0098] The fish bite transmission portion (2322) is located on the underside of the seat body, between the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the third gripping surface portion (2330), along the central axis (CA). The fish bite transmission portion (2322) may be formed as a curved surface similar to the outer surface of a cylinder centered on the central axis (CA). Therefore, in a side view of the seat body, the third lower edge contour line (2321) of the second gripping surface portion (2320), which is formed as a straight line, becomes the lower edge contour line of the fish bite transmission portion (2322). In addition, in a cross-sectional view of the seat body, the fish bite transmission portion (2322) has an outer peripheral contour line (2324) that is part of the circumference of an imaginary circle (IC1) centered on the central axis (CA). The imaginary circle (IC1) is concentric with an imaginary inscribed circle (IC2) inscribed in the bore (210), and has a radius greater than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle (IC2) (i.e., the radius of the bore (210)).

[0099] Referring to Fig. 15, the outer peripheral contour (2324) of the strike transmission portion (2322) is a portion of a circumference having a constant radius relative to the central axis (CA), and the second gripping surface portion (2320) has an outer peripheral contour with a varying curvature based on the strike boundary portion (2323). Referring to Fig. 16, the third bottom edge contour (2321) of the strike transmission portion (2322) is connected to the second bottom edge contour (2316) of the first gripping surface portion (2310) and the first inclined front edge contour (2331) of the third gripping surface portion (2330) through the strike boundary portion (2323). The second bottom edge contour (2316) is convexly curved relative to the central axis (CA), and the first inclined front edge contour (2331) is inclined at a first inclination angle relative to the central axis (CA). However, the third lower edge contour line (2321) is formed as a straight line, and a strike boundary portion (2323) separates the third lower edge contour line (2321) from the second lower edge contour line (2316) and the first slanted front edge contour line (2331). In this manner, the strike boundary portion (2323) separates the strike transmission portion (2322) from the first and third gripping surface portions (2310, 2330) and from other areas of the second gripping surface portion (2320), so that the strike boundary portion (2323) can provide the middle finger (F2) with a tactile sensation that allows the strike transmission portion (2322) to be recognized.

[0100] The thickness of the sheet body at the strike transmission portion 2322 is smaller than the thickness of the sheet body at other gripping surface portions adjacent to the strike transmission portion 2322. The thickness of the sheet body may be the distance measured along an imaginary line perpendicular to the central axis (CA) between a point located on the inner surface of the bore 210 and a point located on the gripping portion. As an example, the sheet body 200 may have a first thickness (T1) at a point on the first gripping surface portion 2310 spaced forward from the strike transmission portion 2322, a second thickness (T2) at the strike transmission portion 2322, and a third thickness (T3) at a point on the third gripping surface portion 2330 spaced rearward from the strike transmission portion 2322. The first thickness (T1) may gradually decrease along the rearward direction (BD), and the third thickness (T3) may gradually increase along the rearward direction (BD). However, the fish bite transmission portion 2322 is formed so that the thickness of the sheet body 200 is smaller than the thickness of the first gripping surface portion 2310 and the thickness of the third gripping surface portion 2330. That is, the sheet body 200 has a second thickness T2 at the fish bite transmission portion 2322 that is smaller than the first thickness T1 and the third thickness T3. For example, the sheet body 200 may have the second thickness T2 in the fish bite transmission portion 2322 within a range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm.

[0101] The seat body 200 has a thin thickness in the region of the second gripping surface 2320 where the fish bite transmission part 2322 is formed, without any cavity between the fish bite transmission part 2322 and the bore 210. Because the seat body is made of the carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin described above, the seat body has a thin thickness in the region of the fish bite transmission part 2322 and can reliably transmit a fish bite to the middle finger with high sensitivity.

[0102] Fig. 17 is a perspective view showing an example in which an angler's fingers grip the seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment with a palming motion.

[0103] When a fisherman grips the seat body, he or she can grip each gripping surface of the gripping portion with four fingers excluding the thumb. For example, in a palming motion, the first to fourth gripping surfaces (2310, 2320, 2330, 2340) of the gripping portion can be gripped with the index finger (F1), middle finger (F2), ring finger (F3), and little finger (F4). In addition, to change the gripping position of the little finger during the palming motion, the little finger (F4) can move from the fourth gripping surface (2340) located on the trigger portion (240) to the fifth gripping surface (2350) located behind the trigger portion (240) (see the thick arrow in Figure 17).

[0104] The first and second gripping surfaces (2310, 2320) of the gripping portion have bottom contours formed in different shapes, the third gripping surface (2330) of the gripping portion has a first inclined front contour (2331) inclined relative to the central axis (CA), and the fourth gripping surface (2340) of the gripping portion has a second inclined front contour (2341) inclined downward from the first inclined front contour (2331). The gripping surfaces having the above-mentioned distinct shapes can provide distinct gripping sensations and gripping ranges to each finger. The third gripping surface (2330), which is inclined obliquely downward from the second gripping surface (2320), can be gripped by the ring finger (F3) when the angler's wrist is slightly bent. The middle finger (F2) gripping the second gripping surface (2320) and the little finger (F4) gripping the fourth gripping surface (2340) are positioned to sandwich the ring finger (F3) and assist the ring finger (F3) in gripping the rod. This allows the angler to take a stable gripping position without strain or pain in the fingers during the palming motion.

[0105] Because the third gripping surface portion (2330) is inclined obliquely downward with respect to the central axis (CA) and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is inclined obliquely downward more than the third gripping surface portion (2330), the third gripping surface portion (2330) can limit the gripping range of the ring finger (F3), and the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) can clearly separate the gripping range of the little finger (F4) from the gripping range of the ring finger (F3) at the trigger portion (240). In addition, after the little finger (F4) moves past the trigger portion (240) to the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) during a palming motion, the ring finger (F3) can stably grip the third gripping surface portion (2330), allowing the angler to take a stable gripping position for a palming motion.

[0106] 18 and 19 are side views showing an example in which an angler's ring finger grips the seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment and maintains a gripping form of a palming motion.

[0107] 18 and 19, the third gripping surface portion (2330) of the gripping portion is shown in gray. The third gripping surface portion (2330) of the gripping portion separates the gripping range of the ring finger (F3) from the gripping range of the middle finger (F2) on the second gripping surface portion (2320) and the gripping range of the little finger (F4) on the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), thereby limiting the gripping range of the ring finger (F3) on the gripping portion. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, in an example where the ring finger (F3) grips the third gripping surface portion (2330) with the middle finger (F2) and ring finger (F3) in close contact and tension, the gripping form for palming can be stably maintained. 19, in an example where the ring finger (F3) grips the third gripping surface portion (2330) with a space between the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3), the gripping shape for the palming action can be stably maintained. Therefore, in the reel seat according to one embodiment, the third gripping surface portion (2330) that clearly limits the gripping range of the ring finger can stably maintain the gripping shape for the palming action without collapsing, regardless of whether the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3) are close together or apart.

[0108] 20 to 22 show an example in which an angler performs a jig action while gripping the seat body of a reel seat according to one embodiment. Fig. 20 is a side view showing an example in which an angler bends his wrist downward for a palming motion. Fig. 21 is a side view showing an example in which an angler bends his wrist upward from the state shown in Fig. 20. Fig. 22 is a side view showing an example in which an angler bends his wrist further upward from the state shown in Fig. 21. Please refer to Figs. 20 to 22.

[0109] Referring to Figure 20, in a palming motion, the angler holds the seat body and lowers the tip of the fishing rod downward. In the state shown in Figure 20, the wrist joint (WR) is bent downward, i.e., toward the little finger (F4), and the wrist is in a fixed position. Each gripping surface of the gripping portion (230) provides a separate gripping range for each corresponding finger, allowing the four fingers (F1, F2, F3, F4) to grip the gripping portion parallel to the wrist axis (WA) without applying strong force to the wrist joint.

[0110] When an angler performs a jig action by snapping their wrist, the wrist joint (WR) bends upward from the fixed wrist position shown in FIG. 20, i.e., in the opposite direction of the little finger (F4). At this time, referring to FIGS. 21 and 22, the little finger (F4) quickly moves from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) and grasps the fifth gripping surface portion (2350). The fifth gripping surface portion (2350) is grasped by the little finger (F4) that has moved from the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and the ring finger (F3) stably grasps the third gripping surface portion (2330) and is supported by the fourth gripping surface portion (2340). Therefore, a stable gripping form can be maintained even after the gripping position is changed, along with a quick change in the position of the little finger. Furthermore, the wrist movement for the jig action can be flexibly performed from the fixed wrist position shown in FIG. 20.

[0111] 23 and 24 are a side view and a perspective view, respectively, showing the movement of the little finger (F4) in a palming motion when the angler's fingers grip the seat body of a reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0112] The third gripping surface portion (2330), extending from the second gripping surface portion (2320) to the trigger portion (240), is inclined with respect to the central axis (CA). The fourth gripping surface portion (2340), extending from the third gripping surface portion (2330) and forming the front surface of the trigger portion, is inclined further with respect to the central axis than the third gripping surface portion (2330). This clearly separates the gripping range of the ring finger (F3) and the gripping range of the little finger (F4) at the trigger portion (240) and in front of the trigger portion (240). The hooking lower end portion (241) of the trigger portion (240) is inclined with respect to the central axis (CA) at an inclination angle greater than the second inclination angle (A2) of the fourth gripping surface portion (2340). This prevents the little finger (F4) from slipping downward when hooked on the hooking lower end portion (241) during a palming motion. Since the lower hook end portion 241 has side edges 2412 formed in an inverted triangle shape, the angler can gently stretch out the bent little finger F4 and move the little finger F4 along the side edges 2412 of the lower hook end portion 241, past the lower hook end portion 241, and quickly onto the fifth gripping surface portion 2350. After the little finger F4 has moved to the fifth gripping surface portion 2350, the ring finger F3 can be supported by the fourth gripping surface portion 2340. Since the fourth gripping surface portion (2340) is inclined at a second inclination angle (A2) that is greater than the first inclination angle (A1) of the third gripping surface portion (2330), the ring finger (F3) can be prevented from slipping off the fourth gripping surface portion (2340), and the ring finger (F3) can stably maintain a gripping form gripping the third gripping surface portion (2330).

[0113] 25 and 26 are a side view and a perspective view, respectively, showing an example in which an angler's fingers are gripping a reel seat according to one embodiment, and the middle finger (F2) is gripping the second gripping surface portion (2320).

[0114] During the palming motion, the middle finger (F2) can grip the seat body tightly, which can make the middle finger (F2) less sensitive to detecting a bite. When the angler stops operating the reel and wants to feel a subtle bite, the angler gently grips the seat body with the index finger (F1) and middle finger (F2) and waits for a bite. As shown in gray in Figures 25 and 26, the second gripping surface portion (2320) includes a bite transmission portion (2322) that effectively transmits the bite to the waiting middle finger (F2). The seat body has a thickness at the bite transmission portion (2322) that is smaller than the thickness of the first and third gripping surface portions (2310, 2330) adjacent to the bite transmission portion (2322). Therefore, the bite generated by a fish biting can be reliably transmitted to the middle finger (F2) with high sensitivity through the bite transmission portion (2322).

[0115] Although the technical idea of ​​the present disclosure has been described above by way of some embodiments and examples shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that various substitutions, modifications, and alterations can be made without departing from the technical idea and scope of the present disclosure, which would be understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. Furthermore, such substitutions, modifications, and alterations should be considered to fall within the scope of the appended claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0116] 100 fishing rod, 110 rod body, 130 fishing reel, 140 reel seat, 200 seat body, 210 bore, 220 seating portion, 230 gripping portion, 2310 first gripping surface portion, 2311 protruding surface portion, 2312 bulging surface portion, 2313 upper edge, 2315 first lower edge contour line, 2316 second lower edge contour line, 2320 second gripping surface portion, 2321 third lower edge contour line, 2322 fish bite transmission portion, 2323 fish bite boundary portion, 2324 outer peripheral contour line, 2330 third gripping surface portion, 2331 first inclined front edge contour line, 2340 fourth gripping surface portion, 2341 second inclined front edge contour line, 2350 fifth gripping surface portion, 2351 fourth lower edge contour line, 2360 Trigger boundary portion, 2361 connection point, 240 trigger portion, 241 hook lower end portion, 2411 vertical front end contour line, 250 cylindrical end portion, 300 movable hood, 322 movable hood portion, 323 storage portion, CA central axis of bore, RD outer radial direction, A1 first inclination angle, A2 second inclination angle, A3 included angle, D1 first vertical distance, D2 second vertical distance, D3 third vertical distance, T1 first thickness, T2 second thickness, T3 third thickness, IC1 imaginary circle, IC2 imaginary inscribed circle, F1 index finger, F2 middle finger, F3 ring finger, F4 little finger.

Claims

1. A reel seat for attaching a fishing reel to a rod body, a seat body including a bore formed in the axial direction of the fishing rod body and coupled to the fishing rod body, a seating portion in which the fishing reel is seated, a grip portion located below the seating portion, and a trigger portion protruding downward within the grip portion; a movable hood coupled to the seat body so as to be movable along the central axis of the bore, and configured to fix the fishing reel to the seat; the grip portion includes a first grip surface portion configured to be gripped by an index finger, a second grip surface portion extending rearward from the first grip surface portion, a third grip surface portion extending from the second grip surface portion to the trigger portion so as to be inclined obliquely downward with respect to the central axis, and a fourth grip surface portion extending rearward from the third grip surface portion so as to be inclined further obliquely downward with respect to the central axis than the third grip surface portion, and forming a front surface of the trigger portion; In a side view of the seat body, the third gripping surface portion has a first inclined front edge contour line that is a straight line inclined at a first inclination angle relative to the central axis, and the fourth gripping surface portion has a second inclined front edge contour line that is a straight line inclined at a second inclination angle greater than the first inclination angle relative to the central axis and is connected to the first inclined front edge contour line. Reel seat.

2. the gripping portion includes a trigger boundary formed between the third gripping surface and the fourth gripping surface and inclined relative to the central axis; the gripping portion is bent through the trigger boundary such that the third gripping surface and the fourth gripping surface are separated from each other. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

3. In a side view of the seat body, the first inclined front end contour line and the second inclined front end contour line are inclined relative to each other to form an included angle having a center at a junction of the third gripping surface portion and the fourth gripping surface portion. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

4. the first tilt angle is in a range of 20 degrees to 30 degrees downward from the central axis, and the second tilt angle is in a range of 55 degrees to 70 degrees downward from the central axis; The reel seat according to claim 1 .

5. The first inclined front end contour line is formed as a straight line having a length in the range of 12 mm to 20 mm. The reel seat according to claim 4.

6. the gripping portion further includes a fifth gripping surface portion located between the trigger portion and a rear end of the seat body; the fifth gripping surface is configured to be grasped by the little finger displaced from the fourth gripping surface; In a side view of the seat body, the first gripping surface portion has a first bottom edge contour line and a second bottom edge contour line connected to the first bottom edge contour line; In a side view of the seat body, the second gripping surface portion has a third bottom edge contour line connected to the second bottom edge contour line; In a side view of the seat body, the fifth gripping surface portion has a fourth lower edge contour line formed by a straight line. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

7. 7. The reel seat according to claim 6, wherein the fourth bottom edge contour line is formed as a straight line having a length within a range of 10 mm to 18 mm.

8. a first vertical distance between the central axis and a connecting point of the first and second inclined front end contour lines is greater than a second vertical distance between the fourth lower end contour line and the central axis; the second vertical distance is greater than a third vertical distance between the third bottom edge contour line of the second gripping surface portion and the central axis; The reel seat according to claim 6.

9. the trigger portion includes a lower hook end coupled to the fourth gripping surface; The lower hook end portion is inclined with respect to the central axis at an inclination angle greater than the second inclination angle so as to support the little finger. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

10. In a side view of the seat body, the lower hanging end portion has a vertical front end contour line that is perpendicular to the central axis and connected to the second inclined front end contour line, In a front view of the reel seat, the lower hooking end portion has an inverted triangular shape. The reel seat according to claim 9.

11. the second gripping surface portion includes a bite transmission portion configured to transmit a bite to a middle finger, and a bite boundary portion surrounding the bite transmission portion and separating the bite transmission portion from the first gripping surface portion and the third gripping surface portion; The fish signal transmission portion is formed so that the sheet body has a thickness that is smaller than the thickness at the first gripping surface portion and the thickness at the third gripping surface portion. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

12. In a side view of the seat body, the first gripping surface portion has a first bottom edge contour line and a second bottom edge contour line connected to the first bottom edge contour line; In a side view of the seat body, the fish bite transmitting portion is formed as a straight line and has a third lower end contour line connected to the second lower end contour line, In a cross-sectional view of the seat body, the fish signal transmission portion has an outer peripheral contour that is concentric with an imaginary inscribed circle inscribed in the bore and that is part of a circumferential line of an imaginary circle having a radius larger than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle. The reel seat according to claim 11.

13. The sheet body has a thickness in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm at the fish signal transmission section. The reel seat according to claim 11.

14. the seat body includes a cylindrical end portion extending from the seating portion and the first gripping surface portion along the central axis and coupled to the movable hood; the first gripping surface portion includes a protruding surface portion located below the central axis and protruding radially outward from the central axis relative to the cylindrical end portion, and a bulging surface portion extending rearward from the protruding surface portion and bulging radially outward, The movable hood includes a movable hood portion that moves along an upper edge of the protruding surface portion to be positioned on the protruding surface portion and fixes a part of the fishing reel to the seating portion, and a receiving portion that is formed as a space positioned below the movable hood portion and receives the protruding surface portion. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

15. In a side view of the seat body, the protruding surface portion of the first gripping surface portion has a first lower end contour line that is concavely curved relative to the central axis; In a side view of the seat body, the bulging surface portion of the first gripping surface portion has a second lower end contour line that is curved convexly relative to the central axis and connected to the first lower end contour line, In a side view of the seat body, the second gripping surface portion has a third lower edge contour line connected to the second lower edge contour line and formed as a straight line. The reel seat according to claim 14.

16. The rod body and The reel seat according to any one of claims 1 to 15 is connected to the fishing rod body. fishing rod.

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