Fishing rod grip

Abstract

To provide a mechanism for easily adjusting an outer diameter of a fishing rod grip for adjusting to make the fishing rod in a shape gripped easily by a user.SOLUTION: A grip 10 is attached to a reel seat 13 where a fishing rod body 12 is inserted. The grip 10 includes a slide base 31, a slider 32, a grip body 33, and a lock nut 34. The slide base 31 is fixed to the fishing rod body 12. The slider 32 is fit to the slide base 31 through a screw mechanism. The slider 32 has a truncated cone part 39, and the grip body 33 is fit to the truncated cone part 39. The grip body 33 elastically expands and contracts in a radial direction. The lock nut 34 fixes the grip body 33 while fitting to the slider 32 through the screw mechanism.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0005]

[0001] This invention relates to the structure of a grip applied to a fishing rod.

Background Art

[0002] Fishing rods generally have a grip. In actual fishing, the angler holds the grip and operates the fishing rod. The shape of the grip is required to be easy for the angler to hold and operate the fishing rod. In the case of a fishing rod to which a fishing reel is attached, the reel seat for holding the fishing reel may also serve as the grip.

[0003] The shape of the conventional grip is designed considering factors such as ease of holding and non-slip properties. However, the sizes of anglers' hands vary, and for some users, it may not necessarily be the optimal shape. Therefore, a structure has been proposed in which a support grip is detachably provided on the grip or the reel seat (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

[0006] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a fishing rod grip that can be easily and quickly adjusted to a shape that is comfortable for the user to hold during actual fishing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] (1) In order to solve the above problem, the fishing rod grip of the present invention, according to the first aspect, is a grip that is attached to a fishing rod and comprises a first cylindrical body that is movable in the axial direction of the fishing rod and whose outer diameter gradually changes along the axial direction, and a grip body whose outer diameter changes as the first cylindrical body moves.

[0008] In this configuration, the first cylinder moves along the axial direction of the fishing rod. The moving first cylinder changes the outer diameter of the grip body. That is, the user of the fishing rod can change the outer diameter of the grip body by manipulating the first cylinder. Therefore, the user can easily adjust the outer diameter of the grip body with simple operations during actual fishing, and quickly adjust the grip to a shape that is easy to hold.

[0009] (2) In the second aspect of the fishing rod grip according to the first aspect of the present invention, the grip body includes an elastic body.

[0010] In this configuration, the grip body is easily deformed. Therefore, the user can freely change the outer diameter of the grip body by manipulating the first cylindrical body more simply.

[0011] of (3) In the third aspect of the fishing rod grip according to the first aspect of the present invention, the fishing rod is provided with a second cylindrical body, and the first cylindrical body is provided with the second cylindrical body.

[0012] In this configuration, the first cylinder is attached to the second cylinder, so the first cylinder moves along the fishing rod. That is, the second cylinder attached to the fishing rod functions as a slide base, and the first cylinder functions as a slider that moves along it. Therefore, the first cylinder can move precisely along the axial direction, and the user can operate the first cylinder smoothly.

[0013] (4) The fishing rod grip according to the third aspect of the present invention further comprises a sliding mechanism that slides the first cylindrical body relative to the second cylindrical body along the axial direction.

[0014] In this configuration, the user moves the first cylinder via a sliding mechanism; that is, the sliding mechanism slides the first cylinder relative to the second cylinder.

[0015] (5) In a fishing rod grip according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the sliding mechanism comprises a guide portion provided on the outer circumferential surface of the second cylindrical body and a guided portion provided on the inner circumferential surface of the first cylindrical body and guided by the guide portion.

[0016] In this configuration, the inner surface of the first cylinder is guided by the outer surface of the second cylinder, causing the first cylinder to slide relative to the second cylinder. Therefore, the first cylinder can slide more stably.

[0017] (6) In the sixth side of the fishing rod grip according to the fifth side of the present invention, the guide portion and the guided portion consist of a screw mechanism that fits together with each other.

[0018] In this configuration, since the sliding mechanism consists of a screw mechanism, the first cylinder can slide very stably relative to the second cylinder.

[0019] (7) In the fishing rod grip of the seventh aspect according to the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, the first cylinder has a frustum of a cone portion, and the grip body is formed in an annular shape and has a frustum of a cone shape in which the shape of the inner peripheral surface corresponds to the outer peripheral surface of the frustum of the cone portion.

[0020] In this configuration, the contact surface between the first cylinder and the grip body forms a frustum of a cone shape. Therefore, when the first cylinder moves along the axial direction, the inner peripheral surface of the grip body is pressed against the outer peripheral surface of the first cylinder, and the inner diameter of the grip body is expanded and contracted by the first cylinder.

[0021] (8) In the fishing rod grip of the eighth aspect according to the first to seventh aspects of the present invention, the grip body has a central member that is divided in the radial direction, and a holding member that is fitted outside the central member and holds the central member in an annular shape by an elastic force.

[0022] In this configuration, the divided central members constitute the grip body, and each central member is elastically held in an annular shape by the holding member. Therefore, the first cylinder moving along the axial direction causes each central member to move in the radial direction, and the outer diameter of the grip body changes.

[0023] [[ID=I5]] (9) In the fishing rod grip of the ninth aspect according to the first to eighth aspects of the present invention, the grip body has a first regulating portion that regulates rotation of the grip body about the axial direction with respect to the fishing rod.

[0024] In this configuration, rotation of the grip body (so-called spinning) due to the operation of the first cylinder is regulated. Therefore, the grip body changes only its outer diameter while maintaining its posture with respect to the fishing rod.

[0025] (10) In the fishing rod grip of the tenth aspect according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the first regulating portion is composed of a convex portion that fits into the fishing rod.

[0026] In this configuration, a protrusion on the grip body fits onto the fishing rod, restricting the rotation of the grip body. In other words, the structure of the first restricting part is extremely simple.

[0027] (11) In the fishing rod grip of the present invention, the 11th side corresponding to the first to tenth sides, there is a second restricting portion that restricts the grip body from being displaced in the axial direction relative to the fishing rod.

[0028] In this configuration, even if the outer diameter of the grip body changes via the first cylindrical body, the position of the grip body does not change. Therefore, the grip body remains positioned relative to the fishing rod, and only its outer diameter changes.

[0029] (12) In the fishing rod grip of the 12th side according to the 11th side of the present invention, the second restricting portion has a nut that fits into the first cylindrical body via a screw and is displaced in the axial direction to sandwich the grip body between itself and the fishing rod.

[0030] In this configuration, the grip body is positioned by a nut fitted into the first cylindrical body. Therefore, the structure of the second regulating part is extremely simple. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0031] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is an enlarged view of the main part of a fishing rod 11 to which a fishing rod grip 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention is attached. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an external view of the fishing grip 10 attached to the fishing rod 11. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a fishing grip 10 attached to a fishing rod 11. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the installation procedure for the slide base 31 and the slider 32. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the mounting procedure for the slide base 31 and the slider 32. [Figure 6]Figure 6 is a perspective view of the grip body 33. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a view along the line VII-VII in Figure 6. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the retaining ring 45. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the lock nut 34. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the grip body 63 according to a modified example of this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0032] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. It should be noted that these embodiments are merely one form of the fishing rod grip according to the present invention, and the embodiments may be modified without altering the gist of the present invention.

[0033] 1. Overview and Key Features

[0034] Figure 1 is an enlarged view of the main part of a fishing rod 11 to which a fishing rod grip 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention is attached. Figures 2 and 3 are an external view and a cross-sectional view of the fishing grip 10 attached to the fishing rod 11, respectively. In these figures, arrows 21 and 22 point to the front and rear of the fishing rod 11, respectively.

[0035] As shown in Figure 1, the fishing rod 11 comprises a fishing rod body 12 and a reel seat 13. The fishing rod body 12 is typically made of fiber-reinforced resin and is formed in an elongated cylindrical shape as shown in the figure. The fishing rod body 12 may consist of a single blank or may consist of multiple blanks joined together. The axial direction 23 of the fishing rod body 12 is the axial direction of the fishing rod 11 and coincides with the front 21 and rear 22.

[0036] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the reel seat 13 is made of resin or metal and is generally formed in a cylindrical shape. The reel seat 13 is the part that the user grips when operating the fishing rod 11, and is designed with an outer diameter and shape that is easy for the user to grip. The reel seat 13 holds the fishing reel. The structure for holding the fishing reel is known, so a detailed explanation thereof is omitted.

[0037] As shown in Figure 3, the base end 14 of the fishing rod body 12 (the rear 22 side in the axial direction 23 of the fishing rod body 12) is inserted through the seal sheet 13. The reel seat 13 and the fishing rod body 12 are fixed to each other by known means, and the reel seat 13 is fixed in a predetermined position on the fishing rod body 12.

[0038] The fishing rod grip (hereinafter referred to as "grip") 10 is attached to the fishing rod 11. A distinctive feature of this grip 10 is that its outer diameter can be expanded and contracted as described below. By expanding and contracting the outer diameter of the grip 10, the user can easily adjust the grip 10 to a shape that is comfortable to hold during actual fishing.

[0039] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, a rotation restricting member 15 is provided at the front end of the reel seat 13. In this embodiment, a recess 16 (see Figure 4) is provided in this rotation restricting member 15. This rotation restricting member 15 will be described later.

[0040] 2. Grip Configuration

[0041] The grip 10 is positioned in front of the reel seat 13 21. The grip 10 includes a slide base 31 (corresponding to the "second cylindrical body" described in the claims) provided on the fishing rod body 12, a slider 32 (corresponding to the "first cylindrical body" described in the claims) that fits into it, a grip body 33, and a lock nut 34.

[0042] Figures 4 and 5 are perspective views showing the installation procedure for the slide base 31 and the slider 32.

[0043] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the slide base 31 is formed in a cylindrical shape. In this embodiment, the slide base 31 is made of a resin such as polyamide (PA) or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS), metal, wood, etc., and is fixed to a predetermined position on the fishing rod body 12 via adhesive 35. A male screw 36 (corresponding to the "guide portion" described in the claims) is formed on the outer peripheral surface 37 of the slide base 31.

[0044] The slider 32 is generally cylindrical in shape and fits into the outer circumferential surface 37 of the slide base 31. The material of the slider 32 is the same as that of the slide base 31, including resins such as polyamide (PA) or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS), metal, wood, etc. The slider 32 has a straight section 38 and a frustoconical section 39, which are continuous along the axial direction 23. As shown in Figure 3, a female screw 40 (corresponding to the "guided section" described in the claims) is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the slider 32. The male screw 36 of the slide base 31 and the female screw 40 of the slider 32 fit into each other, and together they constitute a screw mechanism. When the slider 32 rotates about the axial direction 23, the slider 32 slides along the axial direction 23 relative to the slide base 31. In other words, the female screw 40 and the male screw 36 constitute a sliding mechanism that slides the slider 32.

[0045] The straight portion 38 of the slider 32 is a cylindrical member with a constant outer diameter. A male screw 42 is formed on the outer circumferential surface 41 of this straight portion 38. The frustoconical portion 39 is continuous with the rear 22 of the straight portion 38, and the outer diameter of this frustoconical portion 39 changes uniformly along the axial direction 23. That is, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the generatrix defining the outer circumferential surface 43 of the frustoconical portion 39 is a straight line and is inclined at a predetermined angle θ with respect to the axial direction 23. This angle θ is set to 4° to 10°, preferably 6° to 8°. In this embodiment, it is set to 7°. When the slider 32 rotates and slides rearward 22, the frustoconical portion 39 relatively enters the reel seat 13 (see Figure 4), and when the slider 32 slides forward 21, the frustoconical portion 39 relatively exits the reel seat 13 (see Figure 5).

[0046] The rotation restricting member 15 is fixed to the front end of the reel seat 13. In this embodiment, the rotation restricting member 15 is made of resin or metal. The rotation restricting member 15 is made of a ring-shaped flat plate with a through hole in its center. The recess 16 is provided in this rotation restricting member 15. In this embodiment, a pair of recesses 16 are arranged facing each other in the radial direction of the rotation restricting member 15. This rotation restricting member 15 restricts the rotation of the grip body 33 (rotation with the axial direction 23 as the center of rotation), as will be described later.

[0047] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the grip body 33.

[0048] As shown in Figures 3 and 6, the grip body 33 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The grip body 33 has a frame 44 (corresponding to the "central member" described in the claims) and a retaining ring 45 (corresponding to the "retaining member" described in the claims). As shown in Figure 6, the frame 44 is divided into two parts. That is, the frame 44 is cut by a virtual plane VII-VII that passes through the center and extends in the axial direction 23, and consists of a pair of frame pieces 46 and 47.

[0049] Figure 7 is a view taken along the line VII-VII in Figure 6, showing the structure of frame piece 46.

[0050] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the frame piece 46 has an inner member 48 and an outer member 49. The frame piece 47 has a similar structure to the frame piece 46, and when the two are in contact with each other, a cylindrical frame 44 is formed as shown in Figure 6.

[0051] The inner member 48 is formed in a two-part cylindrical shape, and a semicircular flange 50 is formed on the end face of the rear 22. The inner member 48 is made of resin or metal. A protrusion 51 is formed in the circumferential center of the flange 50. In this embodiment, the shape of this protrusion 51 is a rectangular parallelepiped and protrudes to the rear 22 in the axial direction 23. The external shape of this protrusion 51 corresponds to the inner wall surface shape of the recess 16 provided in the rotation restricting member 15 (see Figure 4), and the protrusion 51 is designed to fit into the recess 16. The position, number, and external shape of the protrusion 51 are not particularly limited, and the position, number, and inner wall surface shape of the recess 16 are designed to correspond to them. In other words, the protrusion 51 and the recess 16 are designed to fit together.

[0052] The inner member 48 is formed in a cylindrical shape divided into two parts, so that the inner member 48 has a groove 52. The inner circumferential surface of this groove 52 is semicircular. As shown in Figure 7, this groove 52 extends along the axial direction 23. The width dimension D of the groove 52 gradually decreases from the front 21 to the rear 22, and the width dimension D1 at the front end of the inner member 48 is larger than the width dimension D2 at the rear end. For this reason, the inner circumferential surface of the groove 52 is inclined at a predetermined angle θ along the axial direction 23. This angle θ is the same as the inclination angle θ of the outer circumferential surface 43 of the frustoconical portion 39, and in this embodiment, this angle θ is set to 7°. However, the angle θ of the inner circumferential surface of this groove 52 is set to 4° to 10°, preferably 6° to 8°, corresponding to the inclination angle θ of the outer circumferential surface 43 of the frustoconical portion 39.

[0053] As shown in Figure 6, when frame piece 46 and frame piece 47 face each other and come into contact, the inner wall surfaces of the inner member 48 face each other, thereby forming a hole 53 in the center of the frame 44 that penetrates along the axial direction 23. As shown in Figure 3, the frustoconical portion 39 of the slider 32 is fitted into this hole 53.

[0054] The outer member 49 is made of resin, metal, wood, etc., and is formed in a cylindrical shape divided into two parts. In this implementation, the outer member 49 is made of cork. The inner diameter of the outer member 49 corresponds to the outer diameter of the frame 44 (the outer diameter of the part where the flange 50 is not provided). Therefore, when the frame piece 46 and the frame piece 47 face each other and come into contact, the outer member 49 surrounds the frame 44 as shown in Figure 7.

[0055] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the retaining ring 45.

[0056] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3, the retaining ring 45 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The inner diameter D3 of the retaining ring 45 is enlarged at the end on the rear side 22. That is, the inner diameter D4 at the rear end of the retaining ring 45 is larger than D3, and a stepped portion 54 is formed at the boundary between them. However, this stepped portion 54 may not be formed, and D3 = D4.

[0057] In this embodiment, the retaining ring 45 is made of an elastic material such as rubber. With the frame pieces 46 and 47 facing each other and in contact, the retaining ring 45 is fitted onto the outside of the frame 44 (see Figure 3). The inner diameter D3 of the retaining ring 45 is set to be smaller than the outer diameter of the frame 44. Therefore, when the retaining ring 45 is fitted onto the frame 44, the retaining ring 45 stretches elastically in the radial direction, and as a result, the frame pieces 46 and 47 maintain contact with each other due to the predetermined elastic tension of the retaining ring 45.

[0058] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the lock nut 34. Figures (a) and (b) are a rearward perspective view and a frontward perspective view, respectively.

[0059] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4, the lock nut 34 is formed in a cylindrical shape and is fitted onto the slider 32. A coupling portion 55 is formed on the front 21 side of the lock nut 34. The inner diameter D5 of this coupling portion 55 is set to be smaller than the inner diameter D6 of the remaining portion. For this reason, a stepped portion 56 is formed on the inner wall surface of the lock nut 34. A female thread 57 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the coupling portion 55. This female thread 57 is fitted onto the male thread 42 of the slider 32.

[0060] Therefore, when the lock nut 34 is operated, the lock nut 34 moves forward 21 or backward 22 along the axial direction 23. A flange 58 is formed on the rear end face 22 of the lock nut 34. In Figure 3, when the lock nut 34 moves backward 22, the flange 58 comes into contact with the grip body 33. As a result, the grip body 33 is pressed against the reel seat 13 and securely fixed. Note that the stepped portion 56 may not be formed on the lock nut 34, and D5 = D6.

[0061] 3. Effects of the grip

[0062] The user can adjust the outer diameter of the grip 10 to their desired size during actual fishing.

[0063] In Figure 1, the user operates the lock nut 34 to rotate it around the axial direction 23. When the lock nut 34 rotates in the predetermined direction, as shown in Figure 3, the lock nut 34 moves forward 21 and separates from the grip body 33. This releases the grip body 33 from its fixed position. The user operates the slider 32 to rotate it around the axial direction 23. When the slider 32 rotates in the predetermined direction, as shown in Figure 3, the slider 32 moves relative to the slide base 31 and moves forward 21. Since the slider 32 has the frustoconical portion 39, the grip body 33 is pressed radially outward by the frustoconical portion 39 moving forward 21. Since the frame 44 of the grip body 33 is divided into two parts, it expands radially outward by the frustoconical portion 39 moving forward 21, and receives an elastic force radially inward from the retaining ring 45. Therefore, the grip body 33 maintains its cylindrical shape while its outer diameter increases.

[0064] Conversely, when the slider 32 rotates in the opposite direction to the predetermined direction about the axial direction 23, the slider 32 moves backward 22 relative to the slide base 31. As a result, the frustoconical portion 39 is displaced so as to move radially away from the frame 44 of the grip body 33. Since the frame 44 is subjected to an elastic force radially inward by the retaining ring 45, the grip body 33 deforms radially so that its outer diameter decreases. When the user rotates the lock nut 34 in the opposite direction to the predetermined direction, the lock nut 34 moves backward 22 and presses against the grip body 33. As a result, the grip body 33 is fixed to the reel seat 13.

[0065] In this way, when the user operates the grip 10, the slider 32 moves along the axial direction 23 of the fishing rod 11, and the outer diameter of the grip body 33 changes. In other words, the user can easily change the outer diameter of the grip body 33 and quickly adjust the grip 10 to a shape that is easy to grip during actual fishing.

[0066] In this embodiment, since the grip body 33 is equipped with a retaining ring 45 made of an elastic material such as rubber, the grip body 33 can be easily elastically deformed. Therefore, the user can change the outer diameter of the grip body 33 very easily and freely. The frame 44 may also be made of an elastic material. In that case, the frame 44 may be made of a single member without being divided into two parts, or it may be formed integrally with the retaining ring 45.

[0067] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, in this embodiment, the slider 32 is provided on a slide base 31, and this slide base 31 is fixed to the fishing rod body 12. Therefore, the slider 32 can move precisely along the axial direction 23, and the user can operate the slider 32 smoothly and accurately. As a result, the user can precisely adjust the grip 10 to a shape that is easy to grip. Note that the slide base 31 may be omitted. In that case, the male screw 36 formed on the slide base 31 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the fishing rod body 12.

[0068] In this embodiment, the slider 32 slides relative to the slide base 31 via a sliding mechanism. This sliding mechanism consists of a male screw 36 formed on the slide base 31 and a female screw 40 formed on the slider 32. That is, the inner circumferential surface of the slider 32 is guided by the outer circumferential surface of the slide base 31, allowing the slider 32 to slide more stably.

[0069] In particular, since the sliding mechanism consists of a screw mechanism, the user can move the slider 32 very smoothly and stably.

[0070] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, in this embodiment, the contact surface between the slider 32 and the grip body 33 forms a frustoconical shape, and the outer diameter of the frustoconical portion 39 changes uniformly along the axial direction 23. Therefore, the inner diameter of the grip body 33 expands and contracts uniformly with the movement of the slider 32. As a result, it is easy for the user to adjust the outer diameter of the grip body 33.

[0071] In this embodiment, the grip body 33 has a radially divided frame 44 and a retaining ring 45, and the retaining ring 45 elastically holds the frame 44 in an annular shape. Therefore, the outer diameter of the grip body 33 can be expanded or contracted very easily. Moreover, since the frame 44 is equipped with an outer member 49 made of cork, the grip 10 is comfortable for the user to hold.

[0072] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, in this embodiment, the protrusion 51 of the grip body 33 is fitted into the recess 16 of the reel seat 13. This prevents the grip body 33 from rotating around the axial direction 23 relative to the fishing rod 11. In other words, when the user operates the slider 32, the rotation of the grip body 33 in the axial direction 23 is restricted. Therefore, since only the outer diameter of the grip body 33 changes while maintaining its position relative to the fishing rod 11, the user can more easily adjust the outer diameter of the grip 10.

[0073] The rotation restriction of the grip body 33 is achieved by a protrusion 51 provided on the grip body 33 fitting into a recess 16 provided on the reel seat 13 side, and therefore the structure is extremely simple. However, the protrusion 51 for restricting the rotation of the grip body 33 may be omitted.

[0074] In this embodiment, the lock nut 34 is engaged with the slider 32, locking the grip body 33 and restricting its displacement in the axial direction 23 relative to the fishing rod 11. That is, even if the user adjusts the outer diameter of the grip body 33 by operating the slider 32, the position of the grip body 33 remains unchanged. Therefore, the user can adjust the outer diameter of the grip 10 more easily. Moreover, since the lock nut 34 is provided on the slider 32 via a screw, the structure for positioning and fixing the grip body 33 to the reel seat 13 is extremely simple and inexpensive. However, this lock nut 34 may be omitted.

[0075] 4. Variations

[0076] Figure 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the grip body 63 according to a modified example of this embodiment.

[0077] The figure shows the structure of the outer member 69 according to this modified example. The difference between the outer member 69 according to this modified example and the outer member 49 according to the above embodiment (see Figures 3 and 6) is that while the opposing surfaces 60 of the two divided outer member 49 are flat, the opposing surfaces 70 of the two divided outer member 69 are formed in a comb-like shape as shown in Figure 10 and intersect with each other. The other configurations of the outer member 69 are the same as those of the outer member 49.

[0078] As the opposing surfaces 70 of the outer member 69 intersect in this manner, no gap is formed between the opposing surfaces 70 when the outer diameter of the grip body 33 expands or contracts. In other words, as with the outer member 49, when the opposing surfaces 60 are flat, a gap is formed between the surfaces 60 when the outer diameter of the grip body 33 changes, and the size of this gap also changes. As a result, when a user grips the grip 10, they may perceive a step caused by the gap. This may be considered uncomfortable for some users, but in the case of the outer member 69 according to this modified example, there is the advantage that the user does not perceive a step caused by the gap. [Explanation of symbols]

[0079] 10. Grip 11...fishing rod 12. Fishing rod body 13. Reel seat 15. Rotation restricting member 16.. recessed 23... Axial direction 31. Slide base 32...Slider 33. Grip body 34. Lock nuts 36... Male screw 39. Truncated cone section 40...Female thread 42... Male screw 44...frame 45... Retaining ring 46...frame pieces 47...frame piece 48...Inner components 49...Outer member 50...flange 51... protruding part 55...Joining part 57...Female thread 58...Flange 60...planes 63... Grip body 69...Outer member

Claims

1. A grip that is attached to a fishing rod, A first cylindrical body is provided so as to be movable in the axial direction of the fishing rod, and whose outer diameter gradually changes along the axial direction, The grip body, whose outer diameter changes as the first cylindrical body moves, The second cylindrical body is provided with the first cylindrical body, The device comprises a sliding mechanism that slides the first cylindrical body relative to the second cylindrical body along the axial direction, The aforementioned slide mechanism is A guide portion provided on the outer surface of the second cylindrical body, A guided portion is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the first cylindrical body and is guided by the guide portion, A grip with a handle.

2. The grip according to claim 1, wherein the grip body includes an elastic body.

3. The grip according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the guide portion and the guided portion consist of a screw mechanism that fits together with each other.

4. The first cylindrical body has a frustoconical portion, The grip according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the grip body is annular and the shape of its inner surface is formed in a frustoconical shape corresponding to the outer surface of the frustoconical portion.

5. The aforementioned grip body is A central member divided in the radial direction, A retaining member fitted to the outside of the central member and holding the central member in an annular shape by elastic force, A grip according to claim 1 or 2, having the following features.

6. The grip according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a first restricting portion that restricts the grip body from rotating about the axial direction relative to the fishing rod.

7. The grip according to claim 6, wherein the first restricting portion is provided on the grip body and consists of a protrusion that fits into a reel seat fixed to the fishing rod.

8. The grip according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a second restricting portion that restricts the grip body from being displaced in the axial direction relative to the fishing rod.

9. The grip according to claim 8, wherein the second restricting portion has a nut that fits into the first cylindrical body via a screw and is displaced in the axial direction to sandwich the grip body between itself and the fishing rod.

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