Fishing reel counter case

Abstract

To firmly hold a transparent panel part, and restrain distortion of the transparent panel part.SOLUTION: A counter case of a fishing reel comprising a display device comprises: a first resin part 21 comprising a first opening part facing the display device, a second opening part provided in proximity to the first opening part, and a first bridge part provided between the first opening part and the second opening part, and made of a first resin; and a second resin part 22 comprising a transparent panel part 32a with which the first opening part is filled, and a first flange part extending from the transparent panel part 32a and at least partially overlapping with the first bridge part, the second resin part being formed integrally with the first resin part 21, and made of a transparent second resin.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a counter case for a fishing reel.

Background Art

[0002] A counter case for a fishing reel houses a display device for displaying the water depth and the like, and a circuit board for controlling the display device and a motor. In Patent Document 1 below, a lens made of a transparent resin is attached to a display window, and the display device is visually recognized through the lens. A force may act on the lens from the outside. Also, when the pressure inside the counter case increases due to heat dissipation of the circuit board, a force acts on the lens from the inside. Therefore, it is necessary to firmly fix the lens to the display window.

[0003] On the other hand, in Patent Document 2 below, a transparent window portion is integrally formed with a case main body portion by multi-color molding. In this case, it is necessary to sufficiently ensure the bonding strength between the transparent window portion and the case main body portion and to prevent distortion of the transparent window portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to firmly hold a transmission panel portion and suppress distortion of the transparent panel portion.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A counter case for a fishing reel according to a first aspect of the present invention has a display device. The counter case comprises a first resin part and a second resin part. The first resin part is made of a first resin. The second resin part is made of a transparent second resin. The second resin part is integrally molded with the first resin part. The first resin part has a first opening, a second opening, and a first bridge part. The first opening faces the display device. The second opening is provided in close proximity to the first opening. The first bridge part is provided between the first opening and the second opening. The second resin part has a transparent panel part and a first flange part. The transparent panel part fills the first opening. The first flange part extends from the transparent panel part. The first flange part overlaps the first bridge part at least partially.

[0007] In this configuration, the first resin part and the second resin part are integrally molded. Therefore, the permeable panel part of the second resin part is integrally held in the first opening of the first resin part by integral molding. Furthermore, since the first flange part extending from the permeable panel part is superimposed on the first bridge part of the first resin part, the first bridge part supports the first flange part when force is applied to the permeable panel part. In addition, since the second opening is provided close to the first opening, gas can easily escape from the second opening during integral molding. Therefore, distortion of the permeable panel part is suppressed.

[0008] In the counter case of a fishing reel according to the second aspect of the first aspect of the present invention, the second resin part has a first filling part. The first filling part extends from the first flange part. The first filling part fills the second opening. With this configuration, the first filling part is connected to the transparent panel part via the first flange part. As a result, the adhesion between the first resin part and the second resin part is increased, and the transparent panel part is less likely to come off the first resin part.

[0009] In the third aspect of the fishing reel counter case according to the second aspect of the present invention, the first resin part has a first stepped portion on at least a part of the peripheral edge of the second opening. The first filling part has a first engaging portion. The first engaging portion engages with the first stepped portion. With this configuration, the first flange part is supported by the first bridge part, and the first engaging portion of the first filling part is supported by the first stepped portion. As a result, the adhesion between the first resin part and the second resin part is improved, and the transparent panel part is less likely to come off the first resin part.

[0010] In the counter case for a fishing reel according to the fourth aspect of the third aspect of the present invention, the first bridge portion is provided on one side in the opening direction of the second opening. The first step portion is provided on the other side in the opening direction of the second opening. With this configuration, the second resin portion, including the transparent panel portion, is supported from both sides in the opening direction of the second opening by the first bridge portion and the first step portion. As a result, the adhesion between the first resin portion and the second resin portion is improved, and the transparent panel portion becomes less likely to detach from the first resin portion.

[0011] In a fishing reel counter case according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, which conforms to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the first resin part has a third opening and a second bridge. The third opening is provided in close proximity to the first opening. The third opening is provided in a position opposite the second opening, with the first opening in between. The second bridge is provided between the first opening and the third opening. The second resin part has a second flange. The second flange extends from the transparent panel. The second flange overlaps the second bridge at least partially. With this configuration, when a force is applied to the transparent panel, the first bridge supports the first flange and the second bridge supports the second flange. Also, gas can easily escape from the second and third openings during integral molding. Therefore, distortion of the transparent panel is suppressed.

[0012] In the sixth aspect of the fishing reel counter case according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the second resin part has a second filling part. The second filling part extends from the second flange part. The second filling part fills the third opening. With this configuration, the adhesion between the first resin part and the second resin part is further improved.

[0013] In the seventh aspect of the fishing reel counter case according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the first resin part has a second stepped portion on at least a part of the peripheral edge of the third opening. The second filling part has a second engaging portion. The second engaging portion engages with the second stepped portion. With this configuration, the adhesion between the first resin part and the second resin part is further improved.

[0014] In the eighth aspect of the fishing reel counter case according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the second bridge portion is provided on one side in the opening direction of the third opening. The second stage portion is provided on the other side in the opening direction of the third opening. With this configuration, the adhesion between the first resin portion and the second resin portion is further improved.

[0015] In the counter case of a fishing reel with a ninth side according to any one of the first to eighth sides of the present invention, the first opening has a corner in plan view. The first resin part has a circular fourth opening. The fourth opening is provided close to the corner. The second resin part has a third filling part. The third filling part extends from the transparent panel part. The third filling part fills the fourth opening. With this configuration, gas can easily escape from the second and fourth openings during integral molding. Therefore, distortion of the transparent panel part is suppressed, and in particular, since the fourth opening is close to the corner, distortion at the corner of the transparent panel part corresponding to the corner is suppressed. In addition, the third filling part improves the adhesion between the first resin part and the second resin part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] As described above, the transparent panel can be firmly held in place, and distortion of the transparent panel can be suppressed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] A perspective view of a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A perspective view showing the counter case for the fishing reel. [Figure 3] Plan view of the same counter case. [Figure 4] Cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 3. [Figure 5] Cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 3. [Figure 6] Perspective view showing the upper case of the same counter case. [Figure 7] Plan view of the above upper case. [Figure 8] Bottom view of the above upper case. [Figure 9] Cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of FIG. 7. [Figure 10] Cross-sectional view taken along line D-D of FIG. 7. [Figure 11] Cross-sectional view taken along line E-E of FIG. 7. [Figure 12] Plan view of the main part of the above upper case. [Figure 13] Plan view showing the first resin part of the above upper case. [Figure 14] (a) is a plan view showing the main part of the same first resin part, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line F-F of (a). [Figure 15] Bottom view showing the main part of the same first resin part. [Figure 16] Showing the second resin part of the above upper case, (a) is a perspective view seen from the plane side, and (b) is a perspective view seen from the bottom side. [Figure 17] (a) is a plan view showing the same second resin part, and (b) is an enlarged view of the corner part of (a). [Figure 18] (a) is a bottom view showing the same second resin part, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line G-G of FIG. 17(a). [Figure 19] Perspective view showing the third resin part of the above upper case.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] [[ID=​​​​​Figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a fishing reel. The fishing reel is a type of double-bearing reel, an electric reel that can wind up fishing line with a motor 5. The electric reel comprises a reel body 1 attached to a fishing rod and a handle 2 rotatably attached to the reel body 1. The reel body 1 comprises a frame 3 attached to the fishing rod, a spool 4 rotatably supported by the frame 3 for winding up fishing line, a motor 5 that drives the spool 4, and a counter case 6 attached to the frame 3. In the following description, the first direction X is the axial direction of the spool 4, which is the left-right direction. The second direction Y is the direction perpendicular to the first direction X in a plan view, which is the axial direction of the fishing rod, the direction in which the fishing line is paid out from the spool 4, and which is the front-back direction.

[0020] <Counter Case 6> Figures 2 to 5 show the counter case 6. The counter case 6 has a display window 7. The counter case 6 comprises a display device 10, a first circuit board 11 for controlling the display device 10, a second circuit board 12 for controlling the motor 5, a case body 13 that houses the display device 10, the first circuit board 11 and the second circuit board 12, an outer cover 14 that covers the case body 13, and a plurality of operation buttons 8 that are operated to input various information to the first circuit board 11. The display device 10, the first circuit board 11 and the second circuit board 12 are mounted inside the case body 13, and the outer cover 14 is mounted outside the case body 13. The display device 10 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 11, and the first circuit board 11 is electrically connected to the second circuit board 12.

[0021] The first circuit board 11 causes the display device 10 to display various information. The information displayed on the display device 10 is, for example, water depth. The display device 10 can be viewed through the display window 7. The display device 10 is, for example, a liquid crystal panel. The display device 10 is rectangular in plan view. The display device 10 is a rectangle or square with the first direction X and the second direction Y being the directions of two mutually orthogonal sides.

[0022] Multiple wires 17 are connected to the second circuit board 12. Various transistors such as MOSFETs (not shown) are mounted on the underside of the second circuit board 12.

[0023] The exterior cover 14 comprises a main cover 14a and a sub-cover 14b. The main cover 14a covers the upper part of the case body 13. The sub-cover 14b covers the lower front part of the case body 13. The main cover 14a is provided with a display opening 15 that forms a display window 7.

[0024] The operation button 8 is located next to the second direction Y of the display window 7. Multiple operation buttons 8 are arranged at intervals in the first direction X. The operation button 8 is inserted through the main cover 14a from top to bottom. The upper part of the operation button 8 protrudes upward from the main cover 14a. The lower end of the operation button 8 is in contact with the first circuit board 11. By pressing the operation button 8, various types of information can be input to the first circuit board 11, and the information displayed on the display device 10 via the first circuit board 11 can be changed.

[0025] The operation button 8 comprises a first button portion 8a, a second button portion 8b located below the first button portion 8a, and a third button portion 8c located below the second button portion 8b. The first button portion 8a, the second button portion 8b, and the third button portion 8c are separate components. However, the first button portion 8a, the second button portion 8b, and the third button portion 8c move together in a reciprocating motion. The first button portion 8a is inserted through the outer cover 14 from above and below. The upper part of the first button portion 8a protrudes upward from the outer cover 14. The first button portion 8a is the part that is operated. The second button portion 8b is joined to the lower end surface of the first button portion 8a. The second button portion 8b is provided on the case body 13. The third button portion 8c is joined to the lower end of the second button portion 8b. The third button portion 8c contacts the first circuit board 11.

[0026] <Overview of Case Body 13> The case body 13 comprises an upper case 13a and a lower case 13b. The upper case 13a and the lower case 13b are joined to each other vertically. The joining configuration can vary; for example, it may be screw fastening, welding such as ultrasonic welding, or a combination of multiple configurations such as screw fastening and welding. A packing 16 is interposed between the upper case 13a and the lower case 13b. The upper case 13a and the lower case 13b are joined to each other airtightly. The upper case 13a has a downward opening shape with an opening on its lower surface, and the lower case 13b has an upward opening shape with an opening on its upper surface. The upper case 13a and the lower case 13b form a housing space for housing the display device 10, etc. The housing space is airtightly sealed from the outside.

[0027] The upper case 13a is made of resin. The upper case 13a is a molded product, and its details will be described later. The upper case 13a has a top surface portion 30 and a first side surface portion 31 that is connected to the periphery of the top surface portion 30 and extends downward. The display device 10 and the first circuit board 11 are mounted on the inner surface of the upper case 13a. The display device 10 faces the lower side of the top surface portion 30, and the first circuit board 11 faces the lower side of the display device 10. The top surface portion 30, the display device 10 and the first circuit board 11 are arranged parallel to each other.

[0028] The top surface 30 has a transparent translucent panel section 32a. The translucent panel section 32a faces the upper side of the display device 10. The direction in which the translucent panel section 32a and the display device 10 face each other is defined as the vertical direction, with the translucent panel section 32a side being the upper side when viewed from the display device 10, and the display device 10 side being the lower side when viewed from the translucent panel section 32a. The outer cover 14 exposes the translucent panel section 32a. That is, the translucent panel section 32a is exposed through the display opening 15 of the outer cover 14. The upper end of the translucent panel section 32a engages with the display opening 15. The translucent panel section 32a of the upper case 13a and the display opening 15 of the outer cover 14 constitute the display window 7. The display device 10 can be viewed from the outside through the translucent panel section 32a. The translucent panel section 32a is rectangular in plan view, corresponding to the display device 10.

[0029] The lower case 13b is preferably made of metal. A metal lower case 13b offers excellent heat dissipation characteristics. The lower case 13b has a bottom surface 33 and a second side surface 34 that is connected to the periphery of the bottom surface 33 and extends upward. The lower end surface of the first side surface 31 of the upper case 13a and the upper end surface of the second side surface 34 of the lower case 13b are joined together. A packing 16 is interposed between the lower end surface of the first side surface 31 and the upper end surface of the second side surface 34. The second circuit board 12 is mounted on the upper surface of the bottom surface 33 of the lower case 13b. The second circuit board 12 covers most of the upper surface of the bottom surface 33. Heat dissipation fins 35 are formed on the lower surface of the bottom surface 33 to dissipate heat from the transistors of the second circuit board 12.

[0030] <Details of Case 13a above> Figures 6 to 12 show the upper case 13a. The upper case 13a is a multi-color molded product integrally molded from two or more types of resin. In this embodiment, the upper case 13a is an integral molded product made from three types of resin.

[0031] The upper case 13a is composed of a first resin part 21 made of a first resin, a second resin part 22 made of a second resin different from the first resin, and a third resin part 23 made of a third resin different from the first and second resins. The molding order is first resin part 21, second resin part 22, and third resin part 23. Various types of resins may be used, but in this embodiment, the first resin is PCABS resin (polycarbonate ABS). The second resin is a transparent resin, specifically an acrylic resin. The third resin is a resin that is more elastically deformable than the first and second resins, specifically an elastomer.

[0032] The first resin part 21, the second resin part 22, and the third resin part 23 form a single upper case 13a as an integrated component. However, in Figures 13 to 15, only the first resin part 21 is shown virtually as a separate component. In Figures 16 to 18, only the second resin part 22 is shown virtually as a separate component, and in Figure 19, only the third resin part 23 is shown virtually as a separate component. Also, in Figures 6 to 8 and Figure 12, the second resin part 22 is indicated by numerous dots.

[0033] The top surface 30 of the upper case 13a is composed of a first resin part 21, a second resin part 22, and a third resin part 23. The first side surface 31 of the upper case 13a is composed of the first resin part 21. The top surface 30 of the upper case 13a includes a transparent translucent panel part 32a, a frame part 32b surrounding the translucent panel part 32a, and a plurality of second button parts 8b displaceably provided on the frame part 32b. The frame part 32b is divided into a first part close to the translucent panel part 32a and a second part farther from the translucent panel part 32a. That is, the frame part 32b is composed of a first frame part 36 surrounding the translucent panel part 32a and a second frame part 37 surrounding the first frame part 36. The translucent panel part 32a is composed of the second resin part 22. The first frame part 36 is composed of the first resin part 21 and the second resin part 23. The first frame portion 36 is a composite region formed by the superposition of the first resin portion 21 and the second resin portion 23. The second frame portion 37 is a single region consisting of the first resin portion 21, except for the second button portion 8b. Multiple second button portions 8b are provided in the second frame portion 37. The second button portions 8b consist of the third resin portion 23.

[0034] Furthermore, the upper surface of the top surface portion 30 has a base surface 30a and an upper reference surface 30b that protrudes one level above the base surface 30a. The upper reference surface 30b is covered by the outer cover 14. The upper surface of the second frame portion 37 is the base surface 30a. The upper surface of the first frame portion 36 is the upper reference surface 30b. The upper surface of the transparent panel portion 32a protrudes upward relative to the upper reference surface 30b. The upper surface of the transparent panel portion 32a is exposed and not covered by the outer cover 14. Both the base surface 30a and the upper reference surface 30b are flat surfaces. The lower surface of the top surface portion 30 has a lower reference surface 30c. The lower surface of the transparent panel portion 32a and its peripheral portion are the lower reference surface 30c. The lower reference surface 30c is a flat surface. The lower reference surface 30c is located at the uppermost part of the lower surface of the top surface portion 30.

[0035] The first frame portion 36 has first frame edges 36a and second frame edges 36b facing each other in a first direction X, a pair of third frame edges 36c facing each other in a second direction Y, and four frame corner portions 36d corresponding to the four panel corners 320 of the transparent panel portion 32a.

[0036] <First resin part 21> The first resin part 21 is the main part of the upper case 13a and constitutes the top surface 30 and the first side surface of the upper case 13a. As shown in Figure 13, the first resin part 21 has a plurality of button insertion holes 40. The button insertion holes 40 penetrate the first resin part 21 vertically.

[0037] Figures 14 and 15 show only the portion of the first resin part 21 that corresponds to the first frame part 36 of the upper case 13a. More specifically, Figure 14 shows only the area of ​​the upper reference surface 30b on the upper surface of the first resin part 21, and Figure 15 shows only the area of ​​the lower reference surface 30c on the lower surface of the first resin part 21.

[0038] The first resin part 21 has a first opening 41, a second opening 42, a third opening 43, and four fourth openings 44. The first opening 41 is an opening into which the transparent panel part 32a enters. The first opening 41 is rectangular in plan view, corresponding to the transparent panel part 32a, and is specifically a rectangle or square with two sides that are orthogonal to each other, with a first direction X and a second direction Y, and has four opening corners 41a. The opening direction of the first opening 41 is vertical, and is the direction opposite to the display device 10.

[0039] A first support surface 45 is provided around the entire periphery (opening edge) of the first opening 41. The first support surface 45 faces downward and supports the second resin part 22 from above. The first support surface 45 consists of a first inclined surface 45a adjacent to the first opening 41 and encircling the first opening 41, and a first flat surface 45b extending outward from the first inclined surface 45a. The first inclined surface 45a widens downward. That is, the first inclined surface 45a is inclined downward outward. The inclination angle of the first inclined surface 45a with respect to the upper reference surface 30b or the lower reference surface 30c, which are flat surfaces, is less than 45 degrees, preferably less than 30 degrees. The first flat surface 45b is the main part of the first support surface 45. The lower reference surface 30c extends to the outside of the first flat surface 45b. The lower reference surface 30c surrounds the first flat surface 45b. That is, the lower reference surface 30c surrounds the first support surface 45. The first flat surface 45b is parallel to the lower reference surface 30c and is located one level above the lower reference surface 30c. The second opening 42, the third opening 43, and the fourth opening 44 are located between the first support surface 45 and the lower reference surface 30c.

[0040] The second opening 42 is provided adjacent to one side (right side) of the first opening 41 in the first direction X. The second opening 42 is smaller than the first opening 41. The shape of the second opening 42 in plan view may be of various shapes, but in this embodiment it is an obtuse isosceles triangle. A first bridge section 46 is provided between the first opening 41 and the second opening 42. That is, the first opening 41 and the second opening 42 are separated by the first bridge section 46. The first bridge section 46 extends in the second direction Y. The upper surface of the first bridge section 46 is the upper reference plane 30b. A first recess 47 is provided on the upper surface of the first bridge section 46. The first recess 47 extends linearly along the longitudinal direction of the first bridge section 46, i.e., along the second direction Y. The lower surface of the first bridge section 46 constitutes the first support surface 45. On the opposite side of the first bridge section 46 from the first direction X, across the second opening 42, is a first outer piece 48 that is bent along two sides of an obtuse isosceles triangle. A first stepped section 49 is provided on the portion of the first outer piece 48 adjacent to the second opening 42, and is one step lower than the upper reference surface 30b. The upper surface of the first stepped section 49 faces upward. The upper surface of the first stepped section 49 constitutes a second support surface 55 that supports the second resin section 22 from below. The second support surface 55 is one step lower than the upper reference surface 30b. The first stepped section 49 is provided along the entire length of the first outer piece 48. The first stepped section 49 is provided on the periphery of the second opening 42, in the portion furthest from the first opening 41. The second opening 42, the first bridge section 46, and the first outer piece 48 are located on the first frame edge 36a of the first frame section 36 of the upper case 13a.

[0041] The third opening 43 is located adjacent to the other side (left side) of the first opening 41 in the first direction X. The third opening 43 is located on the opposite side of the first direction X from the second opening 42, with the first opening 41 in between. The third opening 43 is smaller than the first opening 41 and smaller than the second opening 42. The shape of the third opening 43 in plan view may be various, but in this embodiment it is a slit shape extending linearly along the second direction Y. A second bridge portion 50 is provided between the first opening 41 and the third opening 43. That is, the first opening 41 and the third opening 43 are separated by the second bridge portion 50. The second bridge portion 50 extends in the second direction Y. The upper surface of the second bridge portion 50 is the upper reference plane 30b. On both sides of the upper surface of the second bridge portion 50 in the second direction Y, there are second recesses 51. The second recesses 51 extend linearly along the second direction Y, but are shorter than the first recesses 47. The lower surface of the second bridge section 50 constitutes the first support surface 45.

[0042] On the opposite side of the third opening 43 from the second bridge portion 50 in the first direction X, a second outer piece portion 52 is provided that extends linearly along the second direction Y. A second stepped portion 53 is provided in the portion of the second outer piece portion 52 adjacent to the third opening 43, and is one step lower than the upper reference surface 30b. The upper surface of the second stepped portion 53 faces upward. The upper surface of the second stepped portion 53 constitutes a third support surface 56 that supports the second resin portion 22 from below. The third support surface 56 is at the same height as the second support surface 55 and lies on the same plane. The second stepped portion 53 is provided along the entire length of the third opening 43 in the second direction Y. The second stepped portion 53 is provided in the part of the periphery of the third opening 43 that is farther from the first opening 41. The third opening 43, the second bridge portion 50, and the second outer piece portion 52 are located at the second frame edge portion 36b of the first frame portion 36 of the upper case 13a.

[0043] The four fourth openings 44 are located close to each of the four opening corners 41a of the first opening 41. A pair of fourth openings 44 are positioned on each of the two opening diagonals 41b of the first opening 41. The fourth openings 44 are small-diameter circles. A third bridge 54 is provided between the first opening 41 and the fourth opening 44. That is, the first opening 41 and the fourth opening 44 are separated by the third bridge 54. The third bridge 54 is curved along the opening corners 41a of the first opening 41. The upper surface of the third bridge 54 is the upper reference surface 30b. The lower surface of the third bridge 54 constitutes the first support surface 45. The minimum separation distance 74b between the fourth opening 44 and the first opening 41 in a plan view is smaller than the diameter 74a of the fourth opening 44.

[0044] <Second resin part 22> The second resin part 22 is integrated with the first resin part 21. The second resin part 22 has a transparent panel part 32a. The transparent panel part 32a occupies most of the second resin part 22. The transparent panel part 32a fills the first opening 41 of the first resin part 21 and protrudes upward from the upper end of the first opening 41. The upper surface of the transparent panel part 32a is higher than the upper reference surface 30b. The lower surface of the transparent panel part 32a constitutes the lower reference surface 30c.

[0045] A flange portion is provided projecting laterally from the lower end of the side surface of the transparent panel portion 32a. The flange portion is formed around the entire circumference of the transparent panel portion 32a. Specifically, a first flange portion 61, a second flange portion 62, and a pair of third flange portions 63 are provided. The first flange portion 61, the second flange portion 62, and the pair of third flange portions 63 each extend laterally from the lower ends of the four sides of the transparent panel portion 32a. The first flange portion 61 is provided on one side (right side) of the transparent panel portion 32a in the first direction X. The second flange portion 62 is provided on the other side (left side) of the transparent panel portion 32a in the first direction X. The first flange portion 61 and the second flange portion 62 face each other in the first direction X. The third flange portions 63 are provided on both sides of the transparent panel portion 32a in the second direction Y. The pair of third flange portions 63 face each other in the second direction Y. The upper surfaces of the first flange portion 61, the second flange portion 62, and the pair of third flange portions 63 are all at the same height, lower than the upper surface of the transparent panel portion 32a, and lower than the upper reference surface 30b. The upper surfaces of the first flange portion 61, the second flange portion 62, and the pair of third flange portions 63 overlap the lower side of the first support surface 45 of the first resin portion 21.

[0046] A first polymerization surface 64 is provided around the entire circumference of the transparent panel portion 32a. The first polymerization surface 64 faces upward. The first polymerization surface 64 overlaps the lower side of the first support surface 45 of the first resin portion 21. The first polymerization surface 64 has a shape corresponding to the first support surface 45. The first polymerization surface 64 is supported from above by the first support surface 45. The first polymerization surface 64 is composed of a second inclined surface 64a adjacent to the transparent panel portion 32a and encircling the transparent panel portion 32a, and a second flat surface 64b extending outward from the second inclined surface 64a. The second inclined surface 64a corresponds to the first inclined surface 45a of the first resin portion 21, and the second flat surface 64b corresponds to the first flat surface 45b of the first resin portion 21. The second inclined surface 64a is inclined downward toward the outside. The inclination angle of the second inclined surface 64a with respect to the flat upper reference surface 30b or lower reference surface 30c is less than 45 degrees, preferably less than 30 degrees. The second flat surface 64b is the main part of the first overlapping surface 64. The upper reference surface 30b is located at the periphery of the second flat surface 64b. The second flat surface 64b is parallel to the upper reference surface 30b and is located one level below the upper reference surface 30b. The upper surfaces of the first flange portion 61, the second flange portion 62, and the pair of third flange portions 63 constitute the first overlapping surface 64. The lower surfaces of the first flange portion 61, the second flange portion 62, and the pair of third flange portions 63 are at the same height and located on the same plane, are flush with the lower surface of the transparent panel portion 32a, and constitute the lower reference surface 30c.

[0047] The second resin portion 22 has a first filling portion 70. The first filling portion 70 protrudes upward from the first flange portion 61. The first filling portion 70 is spaced apart from the transparent panel portion 32a in a first direction X. The first bridge portion 46 of the first resin portion 21 is located between the transparent panel portion 32a and the first filling portion 70. The first filling portion 70 fills the second opening 42 of the first resin portion 21. The shape of the first filling portion 70 corresponds to the shape of the second opening 42. Therefore, the first filling portion 70 is an obtuse isosceles triangle in plan view. The first filling portion 70 is located on the periphery of the second resin portion 22. The upper surface of the first filling portion 70 constitutes the upper reference surface 30b. The first filling portion 70 has a first engaging portion 71. The first engaging portion 71 engages with the first stepped portion 49 of the first resin portion 21. The first engaging portion 71 has a shape corresponding to the first stepped portion 49. The first engaging portion 71 protrudes from the outer edge of the first flange portion 61 toward one side in the first direction X. The lower surface of the first engaging portion 71 is the second overlapping surface 71a. The second overlapping surface 71a faces downward. The second overlapping surface 71a overlaps the upper side of the upper surface of the first stepped portion 49. The second overlapping surface 71a is supported from below by the upper surface of the first stepped portion 49, i.e., the second support surface 55. The second overlapping surface 71a is located above the lower reference surface 30c.

[0048] The second resin portion 22 has a second filling portion 72. The second filling portion 72 protrudes upward from the second flange portion 62. The second filling portion 72 is spaced apart from the transparent panel portion 32a in the first direction X. The second bridge portion 50 of the first resin portion 21 is located between the transparent panel portion 32a and the second filling portion 72. The second filling portion 72 fills the third opening 43 of the first resin portion 21. The shape of the second filling portion 72 corresponds to the shape of the third opening 43. Therefore, in plan view, the second filling portion 72 is a long, narrow rectangle along the second direction Y. The second filling portion 72 is located on the periphery of the second resin portion 22. The upper surface of the second filling portion 72 constitutes the upper reference surface 30b. The second filling portion 72 has a second engaging portion 73. The second engaging portion 73 engages with the second step portion 53. The second engaging portion 73 has a shape corresponding to the second stepped portion 53. The second engaging portion 73 protrudes from the outer edge of the second flange portion 62 toward the other side in the first direction X. The lower surface of the second engaging portion 73 is the third overlapping surface 73a. The third overlapping surface 73a faces downward. The third overlapping surface 73a overlaps the upper side of the upper surface of the second stepped portion 53. The third overlapping surface 73a is supported from below by the upper surface of the second stepped portion 53, i.e., the third support surface 56. The third overlapping surface 73a is at the same height as the second overlapping surface 71a and is located above the lower reference surface 30c.

[0049] The second resin portion 22 has four third filling portions 74. The third filling portions 74 protrude upward from the boundary between the first flange portion 61 and the pair of third flange portions 63, and from the boundary between the second flange portion 62 and the pair of third flange portions 63. The third filling portions 74 are provided corresponding to the four panel corners 320 of the transparent panel portion 32a. The third filling portions 74 are located on the two panel diagonals 321 of the transparent panel portion 32a. The upper surfaces of the four third filling portions 74 are at the same height and all constitute the upper reference surface 30b. The third filling portions 74 are spaced apart from the transparent panel portion 32a in the direction of the panel diagonals 321. The third bridge portion 54 of the first resin portion 21 is located between the transparent panel portion 32a and the third filling portions 74. The third filling portions 74 fill the fourth opening 44 of the first resin portion 21. The shape of the third filling portion 74 corresponds to the shape of the fourth opening 44. Therefore, the third filling portion 74 is circular in plan view, that is, cylindrical with its axis in the vertical direction. The third filling portion 74 is located on the periphery of the second resin portion 22, and in particular, at the four corners of the second resin portion 22.

[0050] <Third resin part 23> The third resin part 23 is integrated with the first resin part 21. The third resin part 23 has a plurality of second button parts 8b and connecting parts 80 that connect the second button parts 8b to each other.

[0051] As described above, in the counter case of this embodiment, the first resin part 21 is provided with a second opening 42, a third opening 43, and a fourth opening 44 adjacent to the first opening 41. Therefore, when the second resin part 22 is molded following the first resin part 21, the gas inside the mold is smoothly discharged from the second opening 42, the third opening 43, and the fourth opening 44. As a result, distortion is less likely to occur in the transparent panel part 32a. In particular, since the second opening 42, the third opening 43, and the fourth opening 44 are dispersed around the first opening 41, the gas is effectively discharged. In addition, since the four fourth openings 44 are provided adjacent to the four panel corners 320 of the transparent panel part 32a, distortion that tends to occur at the panel corners 320 is effectively suppressed.

[0052] Furthermore, the transparent panel portion 32a fills the first opening 41, and the first filling portion 70, second filling portion 72, and third filling portion 74 fill the second opening 42, third opening 43, and fourth opening 44, respectively, resulting in high adhesion between the first resin portion 21 and the second resin portion 22, and increased strength. As a result, the transparent panel portion 32a is less likely to detach from the first resin portion 21.

[0053] Moreover, the first bridge section 46, the second bridge section 50, and the third bridge section 54 support the second resin section 22 from above. Furthermore, the first bridge section 46 is interposed between the transparent panel section 32a and the first filling section 70, the second bridge section 50 is interposed between the transparent panel section 32a and the second filling section 72, and the third bridge section 54 is interposed between the transparent panel section 32a and the third filling section 74. For example, when the inside of the counter case becomes hot due to heat dissipation from a transistor or the like, a large internal pressure acts on the second resin section 22, especially the transparent panel section 32a, and an upward force acts on the transparent panel section 32a. Even in such a case, the first bridge section 46, the second bridge section 50, and the third bridge section 54 support the second resin section 22 from above, allowing it to withstand the internal pressure sufficiently. Furthermore, since the first recess 47 and the second recess 51 are provided, the first bridge section 46 and the second bridge section 50 are held down by the mold, making it difficult for distortion to occur in the first bridge section 46 and the second bridge section 50.

[0054] Furthermore, the first engaging portion 71 engages with the first stage portion 49, and the first engaging portion 71 is supported from below by the first stage portion 49. In addition, the second engaging portion 73 engages with the second stage portion 53, and the second engaging portion 73 is supported from below by the second stage portion 53. Therefore, even if a downward external force is applied to the second resin portion 22, particularly the transparent panel portion 32a, the second resin portion 22 is less likely to detach downward from the first resin portion 21. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0055] 1. Reel body 2 handles 3 frames 4 spools 5 Motors 6 Counter Cases 7 Display window 8 Operation buttons 8a First button section 8b Second button section 8c Third button section 10 Display device 11 1st circuit board 12 2nd circuit board 13 Case body 13a Upper case 13b Lower case 14 Exterior Cover 14a Main Cover 14b Subcover 15 Display aperture 16 Gasket 17 Wiring 21. First resin part 22 Second resin part 23 Third resin part 30 Top section 30a Base surface 30b Upper reference plane 30c Lower reference plane 31 First side part 32a Transparent panel section 320 Panel corner 321 Panel Diagonal 32b Frame 33 Bottom part 34 Second side part 35 heat dissipation fins 36. Section 1 36a 1st frame side 36b 2nd frame side 36c 3rd frame side 36d Frame corner 37. Section 2 40 button insertion holes 41 First opening 41a Opening corner 41b Aperture diagonal 42. Second opening 43 Third opening 44 Fourth opening 45 1st support surface 45a 1st slope 45b 1st flat surface 46 1st bridge section 47. First recess 48 First outer piece 49. First section 50 2nd bridge section 51 Second recess 52 Second outer piece 53. Section 2 54 Third bridge section 55 Second support surface 56 Third support surface 61 First flange section 62 Second flange section 63 Third flange section 64 First bonding surface 64a 2nd slope 64b 2nd flat surface 70 First filling section 71 First engagement portion 71a Second polymerization surface 72 Second filling section 73 Second engaging portion 73a Third polymerization surface 74 Third Filling Section 74a diameter 74b Minimum separation distance 80 Connection part X 1st direction Y Second direction

Claims

1. A counter case for a fishing reel, Display device and A case body having an upper case and a lower case for housing the display device, The case comprises a cover that covers the top of the case body, The above case is, A first resin part made of a first resin has a first opening facing the display device, a second opening provided adjacent to the first opening, and a first bridge portion provided between the first opening and the second opening, A transparent panel portion that fills the first opening, and a second resin portion made of a transparent second resin integrally molded with the first resin portion, having a first flange portion that extends from the transparent panel portion and at least partially overlaps the first bridge portion, A counter case for fishing reels, equipped with [features / equipment].

2. A counter case for a fishing reel having a display device, A first resin part made of a first resin has a first opening facing the display device, a second opening provided adjacent to the first opening, and a first bridge portion provided between the first opening and the second opening, A transparent panel portion that fills the first opening, and a second resin portion made of a transparent second resin integrally molded with the first resin portion, having a first flange portion that extends from the transparent panel portion and at least partially overlaps the first bridge portion, Equipped with, The second resin portion extends from the first flange portion and has a first filling portion that fills the second opening, wherein this is a counter case for a fishing reel.

3. The first resin portion has a first stepped portion on at least a part of the peripheral edge of the second opening, The counter case for a fishing reel according to claim 2, wherein the first filling portion has a first engaging portion that engages with the first stepped portion.

4. The first bridge section is provided on one side of the second opening in the opening direction, The first stage is provided on the other side of the second opening in the opening direction, the counter case for a fishing reel according to claim 3.

5. The first resin part is, A third opening is provided adjacent to the first opening and is located opposite the second opening, with the first opening in between. It has a second bridge portion provided between the first opening and the third opening, The second resin part is, A fishing reel counter case according to any one of claims 1 to 4, having a second flange portion that extends from the transparent panel portion and at least partially overlaps the second bridge portion.

6. The counter case for a fishing reel according to claim 5, wherein the second resin portion extends from the second flange portion and has a second filling portion that fills the third opening.

7. The first resin portion has a second stepped portion on at least a part of the peripheral edge of the third opening, The counter case for a fishing reel according to claim 6, wherein the second filling portion has a second engaging portion that engages with the second step portion.

8. The second bridge section is provided on one side of the third opening in the opening direction, The counter case for a fishing reel according to claim 7, wherein the second stage is provided on the other side of the third opening in the opening direction.

9. A counter case for a fishing reel having a display device, A first resin part made of a first resin has a first opening facing the display device, a second opening provided adjacent to the first opening, and a first bridge portion provided between the first opening and the second opening, A transparent panel portion that fills the first opening, and a second resin portion made of a transparent second resin integrally molded with the first resin portion, having a first flange portion that extends from the transparent panel portion and at least partially overlaps the first bridge portion, Equipped with, The first resin part is, The first opening having corners in a plan view, A fourth circular opening is provided adjacent to the aforementioned corner, The second resin part is, A counter case for a fishing reel, having a third filling portion that extends from the transparent panel portion and fills the fourth opening.

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