Reel seat and fishing rod including same

Abstract

To provide a reel seat for mounting a fishing reel having first and second legs on a rod body of a fishing rod, and a fishing rod including the reel seat.SOLUTION: A reel seat includes a seat body coupled to the rod body and a movable hood movably coupled to the seat body. The first and second legs are seated on the seating portion of the seat body, and the fastening nut of the movable hood is coupled to the male screw of the cylindrical end portion connected to the seating portion. The seat body includes a hood support portion disposed between the seating portion and the male screw. The hood support portion protrudes radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical end portion. When the movable hood portion of the movable hood fixes the second leg to the seating portion, the hood support portion comes into contact with the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion of the movable hood to support the annular portion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

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.

[0008] The reel seat may have a pipe-shaped seat body into which the fishing rod is inserted. The seat body is connected to the fishing rod and has a fixed hood that fixes one of the reel legs. A movable hood that fixes the other of the reel legs is connected to the seat body so as to be movable along a central axis. When the movable hood fixes the reel legs to the seat body, the movable hood may tilt relative to the central axis due to a reaction force from the reel legs. If the movable hood tilts relative to the central axis, the reel cannot be stably fixed to the seat body, and parts of the movable hood may be damaged. Therefore, a reel seat that allows the movable hood to stably fix the reel is desired. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 3866509 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0010] The disclosed embodiments provide a reel seat that solves at least one or more of the problems of the prior art described above. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that maintains a movable hood on the seat body without tilting relative to the central axis of the seat body, thereby stably fixing the reel. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reel seat that gives anglers an excellent feeling of use over long periods 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 the gripping position of the fingers and achieves a stable gripping form after the gripping position is changed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The disclosed embodiment relates to a reel seat for mounting a fishing reel having first and second legs to a fishing rod body. The reel seat according to one embodiment includes a seat body and a movable hood. The seat body has a bore through which the fishing rod body is inserted. The movable hood is movably coupled to the seat body.

[0012] The seat body includes a mounting portion, a cylindrical end portion, a fixed hood portion, a male screw, a guide groove, and a hood support portion. The first and second legs of the reel are mounted on the mounting portion. The cylindrical end portion is connected to the mounting portion and coupled to the movable hood. The fixed hood portion is located on the mounting portion opposite the cylindrical end portion and secures the first leg. The male screw is formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion. The guide groove extends from one end of the cylindrical end portion through the male screw. The hood support portion is located on the same side as the mounting portion, between the mounting portion and the male screw, and protrudes from the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion in the radial direction outward from the central axis of the bore.

[0013] The movable hood includes a fastening nut, an annular portion, a movable hood portion, and a guide protrusion. The fastening nut is rotatably connected to the male screw. The annular portion has an inner peripheral surface surrounding the cylindrical end and is connected to the fastening nut, allowing it to move along the central axis by the fastening nut. The movable hood portion extends from the annular portion toward the fixed hood portion and presses the second leg against the seat to fix it. The guide protrusion is formed on the annular portion and is slidably inserted into the guide groove.

[0014] The hood support portion is configured to be located in a first gap formed between the outer surface of the cylindrical end portion and the inner surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fixes the second leg to the mounting portion, and to contact the inner surface of the annular portion to support the annular portion.

[0015] In one embodiment, the hood support portion includes a hood support surface that forms an outer surface of the hood support portion and contacts the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion in an outward radial direction, preventing the annular portion and the guide protrusion from tilting relative to the central axis in a direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable hood portion.

[0016] In one embodiment, the hood support surface is formed on the hood support portion so as to be covered by the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion secures the second leg.

[0017] In one embodiment, the hood support portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion so as to form a second gap between the hood support surface and the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fastens the second leg to the mounting portion. The thickness of the second gap is smaller than the thickness of the first gap and may be in the range of 0 mm to 2 mm.

[0018] In one embodiment, in a front view of the seat body, the hood support surface is curved with the same curvature as the curvature of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion, and is formed in an arc shape having its center on the central axis.

[0019] In one embodiment, the hood support portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion so that the protruding thickness of the hood support portion relative to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion is within a range of 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm.

[0020] In one embodiment, the seat and the hood support form a part of the upper surface or a part of the lower surface of the seat body. The hood support is disposed between the seat and the male screw between a pair of imaginary lines extending parallel to the central axis from both side edges of the seat.

[0021] In one embodiment, the seat body may include a protruding surface portion located on the opposite side of the seating portion and the hood support portion relative to the central axis and protruding radially outward from the cylindrical end portion. The movable hood portion moves along the edge of the protruding surface portion and protrudes from the annular portion to be located on the opposite side of the protruding surface portion. The movable hood may include a receiving portion formed as a space between the movable hood portion and the annular portion and configured to receive the protruding surface portion.

[0022] In one embodiment, the seat body may include a grip portion located below the seat and a trigger portion protruding downward within the grip portion. The grip portion includes a first grip surface portion, a second grip surface portion, a third grip surface portion, and a fourth grip surface portion. The first grip surface portion includes a protruding surface portion and is configured to be gripped by an index finger. The second grip surface portion extends rearward from the first grip surface portion. The third grip surface portion extends from the second grip surface portion to the trigger portion so as to be inclined obliquely downward relative to the central axis. The fourth grip surface portion extends rearward from the third grip surface portion so as to be inclined more obliquely downward relative to the central axis than the third grip surface portion, forming a front surface of the trigger portion. In a side view of the seat body, the third grip surface portion has a first inclined front edge contour line, and the fourth grip 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 end contour line is inclined with respect to the central axis at a second inclination angle greater than the first inclination angle and is connected to the first inclined front end contour line.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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 second gripping surface portion has a bottom edge contour formed by a straight line, and the fifth gripping surface portion has a bottom edge contour formed by a straight line.

[0025] 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 bottom edge contour of the fifth gripping surface portion and the central axis, which is also greater than a third vertical distance between the bottom edge contour of the second gripping surface portion and the central axis.

[0026] In one embodiment, the second gripping surface includes a strike transmission portion and a strike boundary portion. The strike transmission portion is configured to transmit a strike to the middle finger. The strike boundary portion surrounds the strike transmission portion and separates it from the first gripping surface portion and the third gripping surface portion. In a side view of the seat body, the strike transmission portion has a bottom edge contour formed by a straight line. In a cross-sectional view of the seat body, the strike transmission portion has an outer edge contour that is part of the circumference of an imaginary circle, which is concentric with an imaginary inscribed circle inscribed in the bore and has a radius greater than the radius of the imaginary inscribed circle.

[0027] In one embodiment, the seating portion and hood support portion form part of the underside of the seat body, and the seat body and movable hood are configured to removably secure the fishing reel to the underside of the seat body.

[0028] 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]

[0029] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the movable hood portion of the movable hood secures the reel leg to the seat, the hood support portion disposed at the cylindrical end can support the annular portion of the movable hood. Therefore, when the movable hood portion secures the reel leg, tilt of the annular portion and the guide protrusion relative to the central axis can be reduced. Therefore, the movable hood portion can secure the reel leg to the seat while maintaining the movable hood portion and the guide protrusion approximately parallel to the central axis, and the seat body and the movable hood can stably secure the reel. Furthermore, when the angler palms the reel, the angler can stably grip the reel and reel seat.

[0030] 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.

[0031] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third gripping surface of the gripping portion is inclined relative to the central axis of the seat body, the fourth gripping surface of the gripping portion is inclined further relative to the central axis than the third gripping surface of the gripping portion, and the fifth gripping surface of the gripping portion is located behind the trigger portion, thereby allowing the ring finger gripping range and the little finger gripping range to be clearly separated at the trigger portion.

[0032] In addition, after the little finger is shifted to the fifth gripping surface, the third gripping surface 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 shifted to the fifth gripping surface. In addition, immediately after the little finger moves to the fifth gripping surface, the ring finger can be supported by the fourth gripping surface, and the wrist movement for the jig action can be flexibly performed from the fixed wrist state.

[0033] 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]

[0034] [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. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the reel seat shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 6] 4 is a perspective view of a fishing rod including a reel seat according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is an exploded side view of the reel seat shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 8] 8 is an exploded cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 in FIG. 4. [Figure 9] 9 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 8, showing a state in which a reel seat according to one embodiment fixes first and second legs of a reel. [Figure 10] FIG. 6 is a top view of the seat body shown in FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 6 is a front view of the seat body shown in FIG. 5. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a seat body of a reel seat according to an embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a side view of the seat body shown in FIG. 12, with the grip portion of the seat body shown in gray. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a side view of the seat body shown in FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is an enlarged side view of the seat body shown in FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a front view of the seat body shown in FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a rear view of the seat body shown in FIG. [Figure 18] FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the seat body shown in FIG. [Figure 19] 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 19-19 of FIG. 18. [Figure 20] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 20-20 of FIG. [Figure 21] 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 22]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 23] 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 24] 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 25] 25 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. 24. FIG. [Figure 26] 26 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. 25. FIG. [Figure 27] 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 28] 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 29] 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 30] 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. [Figure 31] 10 is a side view of a portion of a fishing rod according to another embodiment, including a reel seat according to another embodiment. FIG. [Figure 32] FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view of the reel seat shown in FIG. 31. [Figure 33] FIG. 32 is a perspective view of a fishing rod including the reel seat shown in FIG. 31. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] As used in this disclosure, terms such as "including," "comprising," "having," and the like, should be understood as open-ended terms that include other embodiments unless otherwise stated in the phrase or sentence in which they are included.

[0038] The singular terms used in this disclosure may include the plural meaning unless otherwise stated, and this also applies to the singular terms used in the claims.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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 ​​are inclusive of the recited values ​​and can be understood to mean an equivalent range.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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.

[0049] In one embodiment of the fishing rod, the reel 130 shown in Figures 1 and 2 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 is supported on both sides. The reel 130 is removably coupled to the upper side of the reel seat 140.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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). In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the reel (130) is seated on the upper side of the seat body (200), and a first leg (131) of the reel (130) is fixed to the seat body. The reel seat (140) includes a movable hood (300) that fixes a second leg (132) of the reel (130) to the seat body (200). The movable hood (300) is movably connected to the seat body (200).

[0052] 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 an exploded perspective view of the reel seat shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fishing rod including the reel seat according to one embodiment shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 7 is an exploded side view of the reel seat shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 8 is an exploded cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 in FIG. 4. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 8, showing a state in which the reel seat according to one embodiment fixes the first and second legs of the reel. Please refer to FIGS. 3 to 9.

[0053] 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).

[0054] 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).

[0055] 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).

[0056] 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.

[0057] The seat body (200) supports the reel on its upper side. The seat body (200) includes a seating portion (220) on which the reel is seated. 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).

[0058] The seat body 200 includes a cylindrical end portion 250 connected to the seating portion 220. The cylindrical end portion 250 extends forward from the seating portion 220 along the central axis CA. The forward end of the cylindrical end portion 250 forms one end (the front end of the seat body) of the seat body 200. The movable hood 300 is movably connected to the cylindrical end portion 250.

[0059] The seat body 200 includes a fixed hood portion 222 located at the rear end of the seating portion 220. The fixed hood portion 222 is located on the seating portion 220, facing the movable hood 300 and the cylindrical end portion 250 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 131 is inserted into the fixed hood portion 222, and the fixed hood portion 222 fixes the first leg 131 to the seating portion 220.

[0060] The seat body 200 includes a male thread 251 for moving the movable hood 300 by screwing. The male thread 251 is formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end 250 and is located within a predetermined range between one end of the seat body (the front end of the seat body) and the seating portion 220. The movable hood 300 is connected to the male thread 251 by screwing.

[0061] The seat body 200 includes guide grooves 252 that guide the movable hood 300 for securing the second leg 132. According to one embodiment, the seat body 200 includes a pair of guide grooves 252, which are formed in the cylindrical end portion 250. 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 one end of the cylindrical end portion (the front end of the seat body) through the male thread 251 to the rail portion 221.

[0062] The seat body 200 includes a hood support portion 260 that supports a portion of the movable hood 300 when the movable hood 300 secures the second leg 132 to the seat 220. The hood support portion 260 is disposed between the seat 220 and the external thread 252 and is formed on the outer circumferential surface 253 of the cylindrical end 250 where the external thread 252 is not formed. The outer circumferential surface 253 of the cylindrical end is a cylindrical surface located between the external thread 252 and the seat 220. The hood support portion 260 is disposed above the seat body where the second leg of the reel is seated and forms part of the upper surface of the seat body. The hood support portion 260 is located on the same side of the seat body as the seat 220. 5 and 6, the hood support portion (260) is located above the central axis (CA) and above the cylindrical end portion (250). The hood support portion (260) protrudes from the outer circumferential surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250) in the radial direction (RD) outward from the central axis (CA).

[0063] The movable hood 300 is coupled to the cylindrical end 250 and is movable along the central axis CA of the bore, securing the second leg 132 of the reel to the mounting portion 220. The movable hood 300 moves toward the fixed hood portion 222, pressing and securing the second leg of the reel to the mounting portion 220. 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.

[0064] The fastening nut 310 is rotatable along the outer periphery of the cylindrical end 250. The fastening nut 310 has an internal thread 311 on its inner periphery, and is rotatably coupled to the external thread 251 of the cylindrical end 250 in the circumferential direction CD about the central axis CA. The external thread 251 and the internal thread 311 mesh with each other, and the fastening nut 310 is movably coupled to the cylindrical end 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 thread 311 and the external thread 251 allows the fastening nut 310 to move forward or backward as it is rotated.

[0065] The fastening nut 310 is coupled 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 as to move only along the central axis (CA). In one embodiment of the seat body, the movable body 320 includes an annular portion 321, a movable hood portion 322, a receiving portion 323, and a guide protrusion 324.

[0066] The fastening nut (310) is connected to the annular portion (321) of the movable body, and the fastening nut (310) and the annular portion (321) are coupled to be capable of relative rotation in the circumferential direction (CD). The annular portion (321) is formed in a ring shape and covers the cylindrical end portion (250) in the circumferential direction (CD). The annular portion (321) has an inner peripheral surface (3213) that surrounds the cylindrical end portion (250) in the circumferential direction (CD). The inner peripheral surface (3213) has an annular shape and corresponds to the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion.

[0067] 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. With the locking protrusion (314) of the fastening nut engaged with the locking groove (3212) of the annular portion, the fastening nut (310) can rotate in the circumferential direction (CD), so the fastening nut (310) and the annular portion (321) are connected so as to be capable of relative rotation.

[0068] The movable hood portion 322 extends rearward (BD) from the ring portion 321 toward the fixed hood portion 222. The movable hood portion 322 is shaped to cover the second leg 132 of the reel. As the ring portion 321 moves toward the seat 220 and the fixed hood portion 222 through the fastening nut 310, the movable hood portion 322 presses and fixes the second leg 132 against the seat 220.

[0069] A pair of guide protrusions 324 guide the movement of the movable body 320. The pair of guide protrusions 324 are formed on the inner circumferential surface 3213 of the annular portion 321 to face each other with respect to the central axis (CA) and protrude toward the central axis (CD). Each guide protrusion 324 is formed on each of a pair of lower end edges 3221 of the movable hood portion 322. Each guide protrusion 324 is slidably inserted into each guide groove 252. The guide grooves 252 are formed along the central axis (CD) and restrain the guide protrusions 324 in the circumferential direction (CD). This allows the guide protrusion (324) to be moved only along the central axis (CA) by the guide groove (252), and the guide protrusion (324) sliding along the guide groove (252) allows the annular portion (321) and the movable hood portion (322) to be moved only along the central axis (CA).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the seat body 200 includes a protruding surface portion 2311 that can be gripped by an angler's fingers. The protruding surface portion 2311 is located on the opposite side of the central axis (CA) from the seating portion 220 and the hood support portion 260. In the example shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the protruding surface portion 2311 is located below the central axis (CA). The protruding surface portion 2311 protrudes in the outer radial direction (RD) from the cylindrical end portion 250. The protruding surface portion 2311 is curved along the circumferential direction (CD) of the central axis and is formed as a curved surface that is concavely curved with respect to the central axis (CA). Each guide groove 252 passes through the upper edge 2313 of the protruding surface portion 2311 along the central axis (CA).

[0071] In one embodiment of the reel seat, when the movable hood 300 secures the second leg 130, the movable hood portion 322 moves along the protruding surface portion 2311 and is positioned opposite the protruding surface portion 2311 in the vertical direction VD, and at the same time, the protruding surface portion 2311 is accommodated in a part of the movable body 320. The movable body 320 of the movable hood includes a receiving portion 323 that receives the protruding surface portion 2311. The receiving portion 323 is positioned behind the annular portion 321.

[0072] The movable hood portion 322 forms a portion of the upper and rear portions of the movable body 320. The receiving 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. As an example, the movable hood portion 322 may have a shape corresponding to a truncated cone bisected in its axial direction. The receiving portion 323 is formed as the space between the movable hood portion 322 and the annular portion 321, specifically, as the space located below the movable hood portion 322 and behind the annular portion 321. When the movable body 320 has a truncated cone shape, the receiving portion 323 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the truncated cone shape cut out to leave the movable hood portion 322.

[0073] The protruding surface portion 2311 and the receiving portion 323 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 receiving portion 323. Thus, 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, and the movable hood portion 322 and the protruding surface portion 2311 are positioned in the vertical direction VD. Furthermore, as the movable hood portion 322 positions itself on the protruding surface portion 2311, the protruding surface portion 2311 is simultaneously inserted into the receiving portion 323. Thus, a reel seat according to one embodiment may be configured to have a reduced overall length and a seat body configured to have a long gripping range for gripping 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] 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 annular portion (321) of the movable body (320) toward the fixed hood portion (222) through the flange (312). As the annular portion (321) is moved toward the fixed hood portion (222) along the central axis (CA) by the fastening nut (310), the movable hood portion (322) comes into contact with the second leg (132) of the reel. As the fastening nut (310) is further rotated with the movable hood portion (322) in contact with the second leg (132) 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 (132) against the seat mounting 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 annular portion 321 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] When the movable hood portion 322 presses the second leg 132 against the seat 220, the movable hood portion 322 applies a pressing force to the second leg 132 with its inner surface, and the second leg 132 applies a reaction force to the pressing force to the movable hood portion 322. As the fastening nut 310 rotates, the movable hood portion 322 presses the second leg 132, and the reaction force acts to push the movable hood portion 322, the annular portion 321, and the guide protrusion 324 up from the seat 220. This reaction force may be applied so as to tilt the annular portion 321 and the guide protrusion 324 in the guide groove 252 in the opposite direction to the pressing direction of the movable hood portion 322 with respect to the central axis CA. The stronger the movable hood portion 322 presses against the second leg 132 due to the rotation of the fastening nut 310, the greater the reaction force may become. This reaction force may prevent the annular portion 321 from being kept perpendicular to the central axis CA, and may prevent the guide protrusions 324 from being kept parallel to the central axis CA. Furthermore, this reaction force may cause damage to the annular portion 321, the connection between the annular portion 321 and the fastening nut 310, and the guide protrusions 324.

[0079] In one embodiment of the reel seat, the hood support portion 260 disposed on the cylindrical end portion 250 contacts and supports the annular portion 321, and the reaction force prevents the annular portion 321 from tilting relative to the central axis CA in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable hood portion 322. As a result, when the movable hood portion 322 presses and fixes the second leg 132, the guide protrusion 324 can be maintained approximately parallel to the central axis CA, and the annular portion 321 can be maintained approximately perpendicular to the central axis CA, allowing the movable hood portion 322 to stably fix the second leg of the reel.

[0080] Fig. 10 is a top view of the seat body shown in Fig. 5, and Fig. 11 is a front view of the seat body shown in Fig. 5. Please refer to Fig. 5 and Figs. 9 to 11.

[0081] When the movable hood portion 322 secures the second leg 132 to the seat 220, a first annular gap G1 is formed between the outer circumferential surface 253 of the cylindrical end portion and the inner circumferential surface 3213 of the annular portion 321. The male thread 251 is formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion 250, and the diameter of the circle corresponding to the inner circumferential surface 3213 of the annular portion 321 is smaller than the diameter of the circle circumscribing the male thread 251, so the first gap G1 is formed between the outer circumferential surface 253 of the cylindrical end portion and the inner circumferential surface 3213 of the annular portion. The hood support portion 260 is formed on the outer circumferential surface 253 of the cylindrical end portion on the same side as the seat 220, between the seat 220 and the male thread 251. The hood support portion 260 is disposed on the cylindrical end portion 250 so as to be positioned in the first gap G1 when the movable hood portion 322 secures the second leg 132 to the seat 220. When the movable hood portion 322 secures the second leg 132, the hood support portion 260 contacts the inner circumferential surface 3213 of the annular portion to support the annular portion 321.

[0082] The seat 220 and the hood support 260 form part of the upper surface of the seat body 200. The hood support 260 is located within the width W of the seat 220. More specifically, assuming that a pair of imaginary lines IL extend parallel to the central axis CA from both side edges of the seat 220 (see FIG. 10), the hood support 260 is located between the pair of imaginary lines IL and is disposed between the seat 220 and the male thread 251.

[0083] The hood support portion 260 has an outer surface positioned in the outer radial direction (RD) and supports the annular portion 321 at the outer surface. Therefore, the hood support portion 260 includes a hood support surface 261 that forms the outer surface of the hood support portion. When the movable hood portion 322 covers the second leg 132, the hood support surface 261 may contact the inner peripheral surface 3213 of the annular portion in the outer radial direction (RD), or may face the inner peripheral surface 3213 of the annular portion in the outer radial direction (RD) with a predetermined gap therebetween. When the movable hood portion 322 presses the second leg 132 against the seat 220, the hood support surface 261 contacts the inner peripheral surface 3213 of the annular portion in the outer radial direction (RD). As a result, the annular portion 321 is supported by the hood support surface 261, and the hood support surface 261 prevents the annular portion 321 and the guide protrusions 324 from tilting relative to the central axis CA in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable hood portion 322. In addition, the reaction force described above can prevent the annular portion 321 and the guide protrusions 324 from tilting relative to the central axis CA, and can maintain the guide protrusions 324 parallel to the central axis CA and the annular portion 321 perpendicular to the central axis CA.

[0084] The hood support surface 261 is disposed on the cylindrical end portion 250 to support the inner peripheral surface 3213 of the annular portion 321. Therefore, the hood support surface 261 is formed on the hood support portion 260 so as to be covered by the inner peripheral surface 3213 of the annular portion when the movable hood portion 322 presses and fixes the second leg 132 to the mounting portion 220. The hood support surface 261 may have a length shorter than the length along the central axis CA of the inner peripheral surface 3213. The hood support surface 261 may have a width smaller than the width W of the mounting portion 220.

[0085] The hood support portion (260) having the hood support surface (261) is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in a side view of the seat body (see FIG. 10). The hood support portion (260) having the hood support surface (261) is also formed in a substantially rectangular shape in a top view of the seat body. The shape of the hood support portion (260) is not limited to a rectangular shape. The hood support portion (260) and the hood support surface (261) may have a circular, elliptical, or polygonal shape such as a triangle, a rectangle, a pentagon, or a hexagon.

[0086] The hood support portion (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250) in the outer radial direction (RD) with a uniform protruding thickness. Referring to FIG. 11 , which shows a front view of the seat body, the hood support portion (260) has a protruding thickness (PT) relative to the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250). The hood support portion (260) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250) in the outer radial direction (RD) so that the protruding thickness (PT) is within a range of 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm. In the front view of the seat body, the hood support portion (260) is formed in an arc shape on the outer peripheral surface (253) of the cylindrical end portion (250). Therefore, the midpoint of the hood support surface (261) of the hood support portion (260) can be located at the upper end point of the cylindrical end portion (250). The hood support surface (261) is curved with the same curvature as the cylindrical end outer surface (253) and is formed as an arc centered on the central axis (CA). The hood support surface (261) and the cylindrical end outer surface (253) are concentric and share a common center on the central axis (CA). Because the hood support portion (260) protrudes from the cylindrical end outer surface (253) by a protrusion thickness (PT), a step shape is formed along the edge of the hood support surface (261) between the hood support surface (261) and the cylindrical end outer surface (253).

[0087] When the movable hood portion 322 contacts the second leg to secure the second leg to the seat 220, the hood support portion 260 is positioned within the first gap G1, forming a second gap G2 between the hood support surface 261 and the inner peripheral surface 3213 of the annular portion. The second gap G2 forms a portion of the first gap G1, and the thickness of the second gap G2 (measured in the outer radial direction RD) is smaller than the thickness of the first gap G1. The hood support portion 260 protrudes in the outer radial direction RD from the outer peripheral surface 253 of the cylindrical end portion so that the second gap G2 is within the range of 0 mm to 2 mm.

[0088] If the second gap (G2) is 0 mm, when the movable hood portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg, the hood support surface (261) can come into surface contact with the inner peripheral surface (3213) of the annular portion. If the second gap (G2) is 2 mm or less, when the movable hood portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg, the annular portion (321) can be prevented from tilting relative to the central axis (CA) in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable hood portion within the appropriate range of the second gap (G2).

[0089] When the movable hood portion (322) presses and fixes the second leg (132) against the mounting portion (220), a second gap (G1) is formed between the hood support surface (261) of the hood support portion and the inner surface (3213) of the annular portion, and the movable body (320) (annular portion (321), movable hood portion (322) and guide protrusion (324)) is prevented from tilting relative to the central axis (CA) in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable hood portion.

[0090] When the movable hood portion 322 presses and fixes the second leg 132 to the seat 220, the annular portion 321 is prevented from tilting relative to the central axis CA, and the guide protrusion 324 is also prevented from tilting relative to the central axis CA. This prevents deformation and damage to the guide protrusion 324, which may occur due to uneven contact between the guide protrusion 324 and the guide groove 252. The annular portion 321 is maintained perpendicular to the central axis CA, and the second leg of the reel can be stably fixed by the seat and the movable hood portion. Since the movable hood 300 stably fixes the second leg of the reel and the components of the movable hood 300 are maintained without tilting relative to the central axis CA, the angler can stably grip the reel seat when palming. Furthermore, the reaction force of the pressing force applied by the movable hood portion is supported by the hood support portion, and damage to the connecting portion between the fastening nuts of the annular portion or damage to the guide protrusions can be prevented.

[0091] 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. Also, the seat body allows for quick finger position changes during the palming motion. To this end, the seat body (200) includes gripping portions (230) that are gripped by the angler's fingers.

[0092] Referring to Figures 3, 7, and 8, the grip portion 230 of the seat body 200 is located below the seating portion 220. 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 seating portion 220, i.e., the side and bottom surfaces of the seat body. The seat body 200 also includes a trigger portion 240 that protrudes downward within the grip portion 230. The trigger portion 240 protrudes downward (in the outer radial direction (RD) of the central axis (CA)) from the seat body 200 and is shaped like a trigger. When an angler grips the seat body 200, the trigger portion 240 may be located between the ring finger and little finger, allowing the angler to stably grip the seat body through the trigger portion 240.

[0093] 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).

[0094] 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 the protruding surface portion 2311 and a bulging surface portion 2312 connected to the protruding surface portion 2311. The protruding surface portion 2311 is located furthest from the trigger portion 240. The bulging surface portion 2312 extends rearward from the protruding surface portion 2311. The protruding surface portion 2311 is located below the central axis (CA) of the bore. The bulging surface portion 2312 is formed by a curved surface that curves along the circumferential direction (CD) and bulges convexly in the outer radial direction (RD).

[0095] 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.

[0096] The movable hood shown in Figures 3 to 9 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 connected to the cylindrical end so as to move by a threaded action, similar to the connection between the fastening nut and the cylindrical end.

[0097] 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, the aforementioned cylindrical end portion, the aforementioned fixed hood portion, the aforementioned grip portion, and the aforementioned trigger 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.

[0098] Fig. 12 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. 13 is a side view of the seat body shown in Fig. 12, with the gripping portion of the seat body indicated in gray. Fig. 14 is a side view of the seat body shown in Fig. 12. Please refer to Fig. 3 and Figs. 12 to 14.

[0099] 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. In this disclosure, the lines forming the edges of each gripping surface as viewed in a side, cross-sectional, or front view of the seat body are referred to as contour lines.

[0100] 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.

[0101] 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).

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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.

[0104] 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. 12). 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 that is 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.

[0105] 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 joining 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 bottom edges of the first gripping surface portion (2310), the second gripping surface portion (2320), and the fifth gripping surface portion (2350). Referring to FIG. 14 , the seat body (200) has a first vertical distance (D1) measured in the vertical direction (VD) between the central axis (CA) and a joining point (2361) between 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.

[0106] Fig. 15 is an enlarged side view of the seat body shown in Fig. 12. Please refer to Figs.

[0107] 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).

[0108] 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.

[0109] 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.

[0110] 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.

[0111] 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). Figure 16 is a front view of the seat body shown in Figure 12, and Figure 17 is a rear view of the seat body shown in Figure 12. Please refer to Figures 15 to 17.

[0112] 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.

[0113] 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.

[0114] Fig. 18 is a bottom view of the seat body shown in Fig. 12. Please refer to Figs. 12, 14 and 18.

[0115] 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).

[0116] 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).

[0117] Fig. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 19-19 in Fig. 18, and Fig. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 20-20 in Fig. 10. Please refer to Figs. 18 to 20.

[0118] 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)).

[0119] 19, 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. 20, 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.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] Fig. 21 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.

[0123] When a fisherman grips the seat body, he or she can grip each gripping surface portion 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 portion (2340) located on the trigger portion (240) to the fifth gripping surface portion (2350) located behind the trigger portion (240) (see the thick arrow in Figure 21).

[0124] 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.

[0125] 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.

[0126] 22 and 23 are side views showing an example in which an angler's ring finger grips the seat body of a reel seat according to one embodiment and maintains a gripping form of a palming motion.

[0127] 22 and 23, the third gripping surface 2330 of the gripping portion is shown in gray. The third gripping surface 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 2320 and the gripping range of the little finger F4 on the fourth gripping surface 2340, thereby limiting the gripping range of the ring finger F3 on the gripping portion. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, in an example where the ring finger F3 grips the third gripping surface 2330 with the middle finger F2 and ring finger F3 in close contact and tension, a stable gripping form for a palming action can be maintained. 23, in an example where the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3) are spaced apart and the ring finger (F3) grips the third gripping surface portion (2330), the gripping form for the palming action can be stably maintained. Therefore, in the reel seat according to one embodiment, the third gripping surface portion (2330) clearly limits the gripping range of the ring finger, so that the gripping form for the palming action can be stably maintained without collapsing regardless of whether the middle finger (F2) and the ring finger (F3) are close together or apart.

[0128] 24 to 26 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. 24 is a side view showing an example in which an angler bends his wrist downward for a palming motion. Fig. 25 is a side view showing an example in which an angler bends his wrist upward from the state shown in Fig. 24. Fig. 26 is a side view showing an example in which an angler bends his wrist further upward from the state shown in Fig. 25. Please refer to Figs. 24 to 26.

[0129] Referring to Figure 24, in a palming motion, the angler lowers the tip of the fishing rod while gripping the seat body. In the state shown in Figure 24, 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.

[0130] 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. 24, i.e., in the opposite direction of the little finger (F4). At this time, referring to FIGS. 25 and 26, 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. 24.

[0131] 27 and 28 are a side view and a perspective view, respectively, showing the movement of the little finger (F4) in a palming motion with the angler's fingers gripping the seat body of a reel seat according to one embodiment.

[0132] 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).

[0133] 29 and 30 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).

[0134] 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 29 and 30, 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).

[0135] Figure 31 is a side view showing a portion of a fishing rod according to another embodiment, including a reel seat according to another embodiment. Figure 32 is an exploded perspective view of the reel seat shown in Figure 31. Figure 33 is a perspective view of a fishing rod including the reel seat shown in Figure 31. Please refer to Figures 31 to 33.

[0136] The fishing rod (100) shown in Figure 31 includes a reel seat (140) for mounting a reel (130) on the rod body of the fishing rod. The reel seat (140) can be connected to the rear end of the second rod body (112), and the front end of the first rod body (111) can be connected to the rear end of the reel seat (140). The reel seat (140) includes a seat body (200) that functions as the main body of the reel seat, and a movable hood (300) that is movably connected to the seat body (200).

[0137] In the fishing rod shown in FIG. 31, the reel (130) may be referred to as a spinning reel. The reel (130) has a first leg (131) extending in a rearward direction (BD) and a second leg (132) extending in a forward direction (TD). The reel seat (140) releasably fastens the first leg (131) and the second leg (132), so that the reel (130) can be removably coupled to the reel seat (140). A fixed hood portion (222) of the seat body (200) fastens the first leg (131) to the seating portion (220). The movable hood (300) may include the fastening nut (310) and movable body (320) described in the previous embodiment. The movable hood portion (322) of the movable body presses and fastens the second leg (132) to the seating portion (220). According to this embodiment, the seat body 200 and the movable hood 300 removably secure the reel 130 to the underside of the seat body 200. To this end, the seating portion 220 on which the first and second legs 131, 132 are seated and the hood support portion 260 supporting the annular portion 321 of the movable hood are disposed under the seat body 200 and form part of the underside of the seat body 200.

[0138] The seat body (200) has the aforementioned bore (210) into which the rods (e.g., the first rod (111) and the second rod (112) shown in FIG. 31) are inserted and fitted. The seat body (200) includes a cylindrical end portion (250) connected to the seat portion (220) and extending in the forward direction (TD) from the seat portion (220). The seat body (200) also includes the aforementioned male thread (251) and the aforementioned pair of guide grooves (252) disposed on the cylindrical end portion (250). In a modified example of the reel seat shown in FIG. 31, the cylindrical end portion (250) may extend in the rearward direction (BD) from the seat portion (220), the fixed hood portion (222) of the seat body may fix the second leg (131) of the reel, and the movable hood (300) may move toward the fixed hood portion to fix the first leg (131) of the reel.

[0139] The seat body 200 includes the aforementioned protruding surface portion 2311, which is located on the opposite side of the seating portion 220 and the hood support portion 260 relative to the central axis CA of the bore (i.e., on the upper side of the seat body relative to the central axis CA). The protruding surface portion 2311 protrudes in the outer radial direction RD from the cylindrical end portion 250. The protruding surface portion 2311 formed on the upper side of the seat body can be gripped by the angler's thumb.

[0140] When the movable hood portion 322 of the movable hood 300 presses and fixes the second leg 132 to the seat 220, the movable hood portion 322 moves along the edge of the protruding surface portion 2311 and is positioned on the opposite side of the protruding surface portion 2311, i.e., below the protruding surface portion 2311 in the vertical direction VD. The movable hood portion 322 can be held by the angler's index finger. The receiving portion 323 of the movable hood 300 is formed as a space between the movable hood portion 322 and the annular portion 321. When the movable hood portion 322 fixes the second leg 132, the receiving portion 323 receives the protruding surface portion 2311.

[0141] The seat body 200 includes the hood support 260 described above. The hood support 260 is formed on the outer circumferential surface 253 of the cylindrical end 250 and is disposed between the seat 220 and the male thread 251. The hood support 260 of the seat body 200 may have the same configuration as the hood support described in the previous embodiment. When the movable hood 322 presses and fixes the second leg 132 to the seat 220, the hood support 260 contacts the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion 321 to support the annular portion 321. The hood support surface 261 of the hood support contacts the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion 321 in the outer radial direction (RD), preventing the annular portion 321 and the guide protrusion 324 from tilting relative to the central axis (CA) due to the reaction force of the second leg 132.

[0142] 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]

[0143] 100 fishing rod, 110 rod body, 130 fishing reel, 131 first leg, 132 second leg, 140 reel seat, 200 seat body, 210 bore, 220 seating portion, 222 fixed hood portion, 230 gripping portion, 2310 first gripping surface portion, 2311 protruding surface portion, 2313 edge, 2320 second gripping surface portion, 2321 lower end 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 end contour line, 2340 fourth gripping surface portion, 2341 second inclined front end contour line, 2350 fifth gripping surface portion, 2351 lower end contour line, 2360 trigger boundary portion, 2361 Connection point, 240 trigger portion, 250 cylindrical end portion, 251 male thread, 252 guide groove, 253 outer peripheral surface, 260 hood support portion, 261 hood support surface, 300 movable hood, 310 fastening nut, 321 annular portion, 3213 inner peripheral surface, 322 movable hood portion, 323 receiving portion, 324 guide protrusion, A1 first inclination angle, A2 second inclination angle, CA central axis, D1 first vertical distance, D2 second vertical distance, D3 third vertical distance, F1 index finger, F2 middle finger, F3 ring finger, F4 little finger, G1 first interval, G2 second interval, IC1 imaginary circle, IC2 imaginary inscribed circle, IL imaginary line, PT protrusion thickness, RD outer radial direction.

Claims

1. A reel seat for mounting a fishing reel having a first leg and a second leg on a fishing rod body, a seat body having a bore into which the rod body is inserted; a movable hood movably coupled to the seat body; the seat body includes a seating portion on which the first leg and the second leg are seated, a cylindrical end portion connected to the seating portion and coupled to the movable hood, a fixed hood portion located on the seating portion opposite the cylindrical end portion and fixing the first leg, a male thread formed on an outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion, a guide groove extending from one end of the cylindrical end portion through the male thread, and a hood support portion disposed between the seating portion and the male thread on the same side as the seating portion and protruding from the outer periphery of the cylindrical end portion in an outer radial direction of the central axis of the bore, the movable hood includes a fastening nut rotatably connected to the male screw; an annular portion having an inner peripheral surface surrounding the cylindrical end portion, the annular portion being connected to the fastening nut and movable along the central axis by the fastening nut; a movable hood portion extending from the annular portion toward the fixed hood portion and pressing the second leg against the seating portion to fix it; and a guide protrusion formed on the annular portion and slidably inserted into the guide groove, the hood support portion is configured to be located in a first gap formed between the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical end portion and the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fixes the second leg to the seating portion, and to contact the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion to support the annular portion. Reel seat.

2. the hood support includes a hood support surface that forms an outer surface of the hood support; the hood support surface contacts the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion in the outer radial direction, and prevents the annular portion and the guide protrusion from tilting with respect to the central axis in a direction opposite to the pressing direction of the movable hood portion. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

3. the hood support surface is formed on the hood support portion so as to be covered by the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fixes the second leg. The reel seat according to claim 2 .

4. the hood support portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion so as to form a second gap between the hood support surface and the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion when the movable hood portion fixes the second leg to the seating portion, The thickness of the second gap is smaller than the thickness of the first gap and is in a range of 0 mm to 2 mm, and when the thickness of the second gap is 0 mm, the hood support surface is in surface contact with the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion. The reel seat according to claim 2 .

5. In a front view of the seat body, the hood support surface is curved with the same curvature as the curvature of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion, and is formed in an arc shape having a center on the central axis. The reel seat according to claim 2 .

6. The hood support portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion so that the protruding thickness of the hood support portion relative to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion is within a range of 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

7. the seating portion and the hood support portion form a part of the upper surface of the seat body or a part of the lower surface of the seat body, the hood support portion is disposed between the seating portion and the male screw between a pair of imaginary lines extending parallel to the central axis from both side edges of the seating portion, The reel seat according to claim 1 .

8. the seat body further includes a protruding surface portion located on an opposite side of the seating portion and the hood support portion with respect to the central axis and protruding in the radially outward direction relative to the cylindrical end portion, the movable hood portion moves along an edge of the protruding surface portion and projects from the annular portion to be positioned opposite the protruding surface portion; The movable hood further includes a receiving portion formed as a space between the movable hood portion and the annular portion, the receiving portion receiving the protruding surface portion. The reel seat according to claim 1 .

9. The seat body further includes a grip portion located below the seating portion and a trigger portion protruding downward within the grip portion, the grip portion includes a first grip surface portion including the protruding surface portion and 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 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 inclined at a second inclination angle greater than the first inclination angle relative to the central axis and connected to the first inclined front edge contour line. The reel seat according to claim 8.

10. 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 9.

11. the gripping portion further includes a fifth gripping surface portion located between the trigger portion and the 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 second gripping surface portion has a bottom edge contour line formed by a straight line, and the fifth gripping surface portion has a bottom edge contour line formed by a straight line. The reel seat according to claim 9.

12. a first vertical distance between a connecting point of the first inclined front edge contour line and the second inclined front edge contour line and the central axis is greater than a second vertical distance between a lower edge contour line of the fifth gripping surface portion and the central axis; the second vertical distance being greater than a third vertical distance between the bottom edge contour of the second gripping surface and the central axis; The reel seat according to claim 11.

13. 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; In a side view of the seat body, the fish signal transmitting portion has a lower end contour line formed by a straight 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 9.

14. the seating portion and the hood support portion form a part of the lower surface of the seat body, The seat body and the movable hood are configured to removably secure a fishing reel to the underside of the seat body. The reel seat according to claim 8.

15. The rod body and The reel seat according to any one of claims 1 to 14, which is connected to the fishing rod body. fishing rod.

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