Double bearing reel

Abstract

To provide a double bearing reel capable of efficiently braking rotations of a spool.SOLUTION: A double bearing reel 1 includes a spool 11, a spool shaft 9, a reel body 3, a level wind mechanism 13, a first brake part 17, and a rotation transmission mechanism 15. The spool shaft 9 has: a central part 9c on a first flange 46 side of the spool 11; and a second end part 9b on a second flange 47 side of the spool 11. The reel body 3 has: a first body part 25 rotatingly supporting the central part 9c; and a second body part 27 rotatingly supporting the second end part 9b. The first brake part 17 brakes rotations of the spool 11. The first brake part 17 is disposed in the first body part 25 to face a first flange 46 of the spool 11. The rotation transmission mechanism 15 transmits rotations of the spool 11 to the level wind mechanism 13. The rotation transmission mechanism 15 is disposed in the second body part 27.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a two-bearing reel.

Background Art

[0002] Conventional two-bearing reels include a spool, a spool shaft, a reel body, a level winding mechanism, a rotation transmission mechanism, and a braking unit. The spool rotates integrally with the spool shaft. The reel body rotatably supports the spool shaft. The level winding mechanism reciprocates a fishing line guide along the axial direction of the spool shaft in conjunction with the rotation of the spool. The rotation transmission mechanism is disposed between the spool and the level winding mechanism and transmits the rotation of the spool to the level winding mechanism. The braking unit brakes the rotation transmission mechanism. That is, the braking unit indirectly brakes the rotation of the spool via the rotation transmission mechanism.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In conventional two-bearing reels, since the rotation transmission mechanism is disposed between the spool and the level winding mechanism, it is difficult for the braking unit to directly brake the rotation of the spool. Therefore, in conventional two-bearing reels, the braking unit brakes the rotation of the spool by braking the rotation transmission mechanism. In this type of two-bearing reel, since the braking unit indirectly brakes the spool via the rotation transmission mechanism, it is difficult to efficiently brake the rotation of the spool.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a two-bearing reel capable of efficiently braking the rotation of a spool. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Regarding a first aspect of the present invention, the double-bearing reel comprises a spool, a spool shaft, a reel body, a level wind mechanism, a first braking unit, and a rotation transmission mechanism. The spool has a line winding body and first and second flanges. Fishing line is wound around the line winding body. The first and second flanges are positioned at both ends of the line winding body. The first and second flanges extend radially from the line winding body.

[0007] The spool shaft has a first supported portion on the first flange side and a second supported portion on the second flange side. The spool shaft rotates integrally with the spool. The reel body has a first body portion that rotatably supports the first supported portion and a second body portion that rotatably supports the second supported portion. The level wind mechanism moves the fishing line guide back and forth along the axial direction of the spool shaft in conjunction with the rotation of the spool.

[0008] The first braking unit brakes the rotation of the spool. The first braking unit is positioned in the first main body so as to face the first flange. The rotation transmission mechanism transmits the rotation of the spool to the level wind mechanism. The rotation transmission mechanism is positioned in the second main body.

[0009] In the double-bearing reel according to the first aspect of the present invention, the first braking unit is arranged in the first main body, and the rotation transmission mechanism is arranged in the second main body. In this configuration, the first braking unit is positioned to face the first flange of the spool and brakes the rotation of the spool. With this configuration, the first braking unit can directly brake the rotation of the spool via the first flange. In other words, the rotation of the spool can be efficiently braked in this double-bearing reel.

[0010] With respect to a second aspect of the present invention, the double-bearing reel according to the first aspect further comprises a first adjustment unit. The first adjustment unit is located in the first main body. The first adjustment unit adjusts the first braking force with which the first braking unit brakes the rotation of the spool.

[0011] In the double-bearing reel according to the second aspect of the present invention, the first braking force of the first braking unit is adjusted by the first adjustment unit, so that the angler can easily adjust the first braking force to their desired level.

[0012] With respect to a third aspect of the present invention, in both bearing reels relating to the first or second aspect, at least a portion of the first flange is made of a magnetic part. The first braking part has a magnet part that is positioned opposite the magnetic part of the first flange.

[0013] In the double-bearing reel according to the third aspect of the present invention, the rotation of the spool is braked by arranging the magnetic portion of the first braking portion opposite the magnetic portion of the first flange. In this configuration, the rotation of the spool can be efficiently braked without the first braking portion coming into contact with the first flange of the spool.

[0014] With respect to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the double bearing reel relating to the third aspect, the magnetic part has a flat surface facing the magnet part.

[0015] In the double-bearing reel according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the rotation of the spool can be braked more efficiently by arranging the magnet portion of the first braking portion opposite the flat surface of the magnetic portion of the first flange.

[0016] With respect to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in a double bearing reel relating to any one of the second to fourth aspects, at least a portion of the first flange is made up of a magnetic part. The first braking part has a magnet part positioned opposite the magnetic part. The first adjustment part adjusts the first braking force by changing the opposing distance between the magnetic part and the magnet part.

[0017] In the double-bearing reel according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the first braking force desired by the angler can be easily adjusted simply by changing the opposing distance between the magnetic part and the magnet part.

[0018] With respect to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a double-bearing reel according to any one of the first to fifth aspects further comprises a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism transmits the rotation of the handle to the spool. The drive mechanism is located in the first main body.

[0019] In the double-bearing reel according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the first braking unit and the drive mechanism are arranged in the first main body. The rotation transmission mechanism is arranged in the second main body. Even with this configuration, the first braking unit can directly brake the first flange of the spool. In other words, the rotation of the spool can be efficiently braked in this double-bearing reel.

[0020] With respect to the seventh aspect of the present invention, a double-bearing reel according to any one of the first to sixth aspects further comprises a second braking unit. The second braking unit brakes the rotation of the spool. The second braking unit is located in the second main body.

[0021] In the double-bearing reel according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the first braking unit is located in the first main body and brakes the rotation of the spool. The second braking unit is located in the second main body and brakes the rotation of the spool. In this configuration, the rotation of the spool can be braked by both the first braking unit and the second braking unit.

[0022] Regarding the eighth aspect of the present invention, in the double-bearing reel according to the seventh aspect, the second braking part contacts the second main body in accordance with the rotation of the spool and brakes the spool by frictional force.

[0023] In the double-bearing reel according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the second braking part contacts the second main body in accordance with the rotation of the spool, generating a frictional force against the spool. This allows the rotation of the spool to be directly braked. In other words, the rotation of the spool can be efficiently braked in this double-bearing reel.

[0024] Regarding the ninth aspect of the present invention, the double-bearing reel according to the seventh or eighth aspect further includes a second adjustment unit. The second adjustment unit is disposed on the second main body portion. The second adjustment unit adjusts the second braking force by which the second braking unit brakes the rotation of the spool.

[0025] In the double-bearing reel according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the second braking force of the second braking unit is adjusted by the second adjustment unit, the angler can easily adjust the second braking force as desired.

Advantages of the Invention

[0026] According to the present invention, in the double-bearing reel, the rotation of the spool can be efficiently braked.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0027] [Figure 1] Perspective view of the double-bearing reel. [Figure 2] Cross-sectional view of the double-bearing reel. [Figure 3] Partial enlarged cross-sectional view near the central portion of the spool shaft. [Figure 4] View of the spool, the first braking unit, the first adjustment unit, the second braking unit, and the second adjustment unit as seen from the radially outer side. [Figure 5] View of the rotation transmission mechanism, the second braking unit, the second adjustment unit, and the spool as seen from the axially outer side. [Figure 6] Partial enlarged cross-sectional view of the first braking unit, the first adjustment unit, the second braking unit, and the second adjustment unit. [[ID=三十五]] [Figure 7] Partial enlarged cross-sectional view near the central portion of the spool shaft in the modification.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the double-bearing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a reel body 3, a handle 5, a drive mechanism 7, a spool shaft 9, a spool 11, a level wind mechanism 13, and a rotation transmission mechanism 15. As shown in Figure 2, the double-bearing reel 1 further comprises a first braking unit 17, a first adjustment unit 19, a second braking unit 21, and a second adjustment unit 23.

[0029] In the following, as shown in Figure 2, the direction in which the axis X1 of the spool shaft 9 extends, or the direction along the axis X1 of the spool shaft 9, will be referred to as the "axial direction." The axis X1 of the spool shaft 9 is concentric with the rotation center X2 of the spool 11. That is, the "axial direction" may be interpreted as the direction in which the rotation center X2 of the spool 11 extends, and / or the direction along the rotation center X2 of the spool 11.

[0030] The direction away from the axis X1 of the spool shaft 9, and / or the direction away from the rotation center X2 of the spool 11, is referred to as the "radial direction". The direction around the axis X1 of the spool shaft 9, and / or the direction around the rotation center X2 of the spool 11, is referred to as the "circumferential direction".

[0031] (Reel body) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the reel body 3 has a first body portion 25, a second body portion 27, and a connecting portion 31. The first body portion 25 has a first frame 33 and a first side cover 35. The first frame 33 rotatably supports the spool shaft 9.

[0032] As shown in Figure 2, the first frame 33 includes a first side plate 33a. The first side plate 33a is positioned axially between the spool 11 and the handle 5. For example, the first side plate 33a is positioned axially between the spool 11 and the first side cover 35. The first side cover 35 is positioned between the handle 5 and the first frame 33.

[0033] The first side cover 35 is mounted on the first frame 33 so as to cover the first side plate 33a. An internal space S is formed between the first side cover 35 and the first side plate 33a. The first side cover 35 rotatably supports the spool shaft 9.

[0034] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the second main body 27 is positioned opposite the first main body 25 in the axial direction. The second main body 27 includes a second frame 37 and a second side cover 39. As shown in Figure 2, the second frame 37 rotatably supports the spool shaft 9. For example, the second frame 37 rotatably supports the second end 9b (described later) of the spool shaft 9.

[0035] More specifically, the second frame 37 includes a second side plate 37a and a spool shaft support portion 37b. The second side plate 37a is positioned opposite the first side plate 33a in the axial direction. The spool shaft support portion 37b is mounted on the second side plate 37a. The spool shaft support portion 37b rotatably supports the spool shaft 9. A contact ring 37c is fixed to the spool shaft support portion 37b. The contact portion 63 of the second braking portion 21, which will be described later, contacts the contact ring 37c.

[0036] The second side cover 39 is attached to the second frame 37 so as to cover the second frame 37. For example, the second side cover 39 is attached to the second side plate 37a so as to cover the spool shaft support portion 37b.

[0037] The connecting portion 31 connects the first main body portion 25 and the second main body portion 27. For example, the connecting portion 31 connects the first frame 33 and the second frame 37. The connecting portion 31 is formed integrally with the first frame 33 and the second frame 37.

[0038] (handle) As shown in Figure 1, the handle 5 is rotatably supported on the reel body 3. For example, as shown in Figure 2, the handle 5 is connected to the drive mechanism 7. The handle 5 is rotatably supported on the reel body 3 via the drive mechanism 7.

[0039] (Drive mechanism) As shown in Figure 2, the drive mechanism 7 transmits the rotation of the handle 5 to the spool 11. The drive mechanism 7 is located in the first main body 25. For example, the drive mechanism 7 is located in the internal space S between the first side cover 35 and the first side plate 33a. The drive mechanism 7 includes a handle shaft 7a, a drive gear 7b, and a pinion gear 7c.

[0040] The handle shaft 7a is rotatably supported by the first main body 25. For example, the handle shaft 7a is rotatably supported by the first side cover 35 and the first frame 33. The handle 5 is attached to the handle shaft 7a.

[0041] The handle 5 rotates integrally with the handle shaft 7a. The drive gear 7b is mounted on the handle shaft 7a. The drive gear 7b rotates integrally with the handle shaft 7a. The drive gear 7b meshes with the pinion gear 7c.

[0042] The pinion gear 7c is formed in a cylindrical shape and is positioned radially outward from the spool shaft 9. The pinion gear 7c is rotatably supported by the first side cover 35 via a bearing 41a. The pinion gear 7c is rotatably supported by the first side plate 33a via a bearing 41d. The rotation of the pinion gear 7c is transmitted to the spool shaft 9 via a clutch mechanism. The configuration of the clutch mechanism is the same as in conventional configurations, so a detailed explanation of the clutch mechanism is omitted here.

[0043] In the drive mechanism 7, the rotation of the handle 5 is transmitted to the pinion gear 7c via the handle shaft 7a and the drive gear 7b. When the clutch mechanism is on, the rotation of the pinion gear 7c is transmitted to the spool shaft 9. On the other hand, when the clutch mechanism is off, the rotation of the pinion gear 7c is not transmitted to the spool shaft 9.

[0044] (Spool shaft) As shown in Figure 2, the spool shaft 9 has a first end portion 9a, a second end portion 9b (an example of a second supported portion), and a central portion 9c (an example of a first supported portion). The spool shaft 9 further has an annular groove 10.

[0045] The first end portion 9a is the end portion on the first side cover 35 side. The first end portion 9a is rotatably supported by the first side cover 35 via a bearing 41a.

[0046] The second end portion 9b is provided on the second flange 47 side of the spool 11, which will be described later. For example, the second end portion 9b is provided on the second main body portion 27 side. More specifically, the second end portion 9b is provided on the spool shaft support portion 37b side. The second end portion 9b is rotatably supported on the spool shaft support portion 37b via a bearing 41b.

[0047] The central portion 9c is located between the first end portion 9a and the second end portion 9b. The central portion 9c is located on the first flange 46 side of the spool 11, which will be described later. For example, the central portion 9c is located on the first main body portion 25 side. More specifically, the central portion 9c is located on the first side plate 33a side. The central portion 9c is rotatably supported on the first side plate 33a via a bearing 41c.

[0048] As shown in Figure 3, the annular groove 10 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the spool shaft 9. The annular groove 10 is positioned in the axial direction between the bearing 41c and the thread winding body 45 of the spool 11, which will be described later. An O-ring 43 is placed in the annular groove 10.

[0049] The bottom surface 10a of the annular groove 10 is widened in diameter from the wall surface on the first end 9a side to the wall surface on the second end 9b side. With this configuration, when the O-ring 43 is positioned on the bottom surface 10a of the annular groove 10, the O-ring 43 presses against the inner ring of the bearing 41c. A gap is provided between the O-ring 43 and the axial end of the spool body 45.

[0050] (spool) As shown in Figure 2, the spool 11 is mounted on the spool shaft 9. The spool 11 rotates integrally with the spool shaft 9. The spool 11 has a winding body 45, a first flange 46, a second flange 47, and a cylindrical portion 49. Fishing line is wound around the winding body 45. The winding body 45 is mounted on the outer circumferential surface of the spool shaft 9 so as to rotate integrally with the spool shaft 9.

[0051] As shown in Figure 4, the first flange 46 and the second flange 47 are positioned at both ends of the spool body 45. The first flange 46 and the second flange 47 extend radially outward from the spool body 45. The first flange 46 and the second flange 47 are positioned opposite each other. The first flange 46 and the second flange 47 are formed integrally with the spool body 45.

[0052] As shown in Figure 2, the first flange 46 is positioned on the first side plate 33a side. As shown in Figure 4, at least a portion of the first flange 46 is made up of a magnetic portion 50. The magnetic portion 50 is formed from a material that can become magnetized. In this embodiment, the entire first flange 46 is made up of a magnetic portion 50. The entire spool 11 may also be made up of a magnetic portion 50. The magnetic portion 50 may be subjected to magnetization treatment.

[0053] In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the magnetic part 50 is formed integrally with the main body of the first flange 46. The first flange 46 may also be constructed by attaching a separate magnetic part 50 to the main body of the first flange 46.

[0054] The first flange 46, i.e., the magnetic portion 50, has a flat surface 50a. The flat surface 50a forms the axial outer surface of the magnetic portion 50. The flat surface 50a is perpendicular to the rotation center X2 of the spool 11 and is formed in an annular shape in the circumferential direction around the rotation center X2 of the spool 11. The flat surface 50a faces the magnet 51 of the first braking portion 17, which will be described later.

[0055] As shown in Figure 2, the second flange 47 is positioned on the second side plate 37a side. As shown in Figure 4, the second flange 47 is positioned opposite the spool shaft support portion 37b in the axial direction. The thickness of the thinnest part of the second flange 47 is less than the thickness of the thinnest part of the first flange 46.

[0056] The cylindrical portion 49 protrudes axially from the spool body 45. The cylindrical portion 49 is formed integrally with the spool body 45. The cylindrical portion 49 supports the second braking portion 21. The cylindrical portion 49 rotates integrally with the second braking portion 21. The cylindrical portion 49 is positioned radially inward of the contact ring 37c, which will be described later.

[0057] (Level wind mechanism) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the level wind mechanism 13 reciprocates the fishing line guide along the axial direction in conjunction with the rotation of the spool 11. For example, as shown in Figure 2, the rotation of the spool 11 is transmitted to the level wind mechanism 13 via the spool shaft 9 and the rotation transmission mechanism 15. As a result, the fishing line guide in the level wind mechanism 13 reciprocates along the axial direction of the spool shaft 9.

[0058] The level wind mechanism 13 is positioned in the axial direction between the first main body 25 and the second main body 27. Since the configuration of the level wind mechanism 13 is the same as that of the conventional configuration, a detailed explanation of the level wind mechanism 13 is omitted here.

[0059] (Rotation transmission mechanism) As shown in Figure 2, the rotation transmission mechanism 15 transmits the rotation of the spool 11 to the level wind mechanism 13. The rotation transmission mechanism 15 is located in the second main body 27. As shown in Figure 5, the rotation transmission mechanism 15 has a first gear 15a, a second gear 15b, and a third gear 15c. The first gear 15a is provided on the spool shaft 9. The first gear 15a rotates integrally with the spool shaft 9.

[0060] The second gear 15b is rotatably supported on the second frame 37, for example, the spool shaft support portion 37b. The second gear 15b meshes with the first gear 15a and the third gear 15c. The third gear 15c is rotatably supported on the second frame 37, for example, the second side plate 37a. The third gear 15c meshes with the second gear 15b and the passive gear 13a of the level wind mechanism 13.

[0061] (1st braking part) As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the first braking unit 17 brakes the rotation of the spool 11. The first braking unit 17 moves in an axial direction toward the first flange 46 and in an axial direction toward the first flange 46. As shown in Figure 2, the first braking unit 17 is positioned on the first main body 25 so as to face the first flange 46.

[0062] For example, as shown in Figures 4 and 6, the first braking unit 17 is a magnetic brake. The first braking unit 17 includes a magnet 51 (an example of a magnetic part), a magnet holder 52, and a driven cam 53.

[0063] As shown in Figure 4, the magnet 51 is positioned opposite the first flange 46. For example, the magnet 51 is positioned opposite the magnetic portion 50 of the first flange 46. More specifically, the magnet 51 is positioned in the axial direction between the flat surface 50a of the first flange 46 and the first side plate 33a (see Figure 2). The magnetic force of the magnet 51 acts on the flat surface 50a of the first flange 46, thereby braking the rotation of the spool 11.

[0064] As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the magnet holder 52 holds the magnet 51. As shown in Figure 6, the magnet holder 52 is positioned to be axially movable relative to the first main body 25, for example, the first side plate 33a. The magnet holder 52 is positioned inside the boss portion 33b of the first side plate 33a.

[0065] The boss portion 33b protrudes from the first side plate 33a toward the first side cover 35. The boss portion 33b has a central axis X3 parallel to the axis X1 of the spool shaft 9. The magnet holder 52 is positioned inside the boss portion 33b so as to be immobile relative to the boss portion 33b about the central axis X3, and movable relative to the boss portion 33b in the axial direction along the central axis X3 of the boss portion 33b.

[0066] As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the driven cam 53 is mounted on the magnet holder 52. For example, as shown in Figure 6, the driven cam 53 is mounted on the magnet holder 52 via a washer 56. The driven cam 53 is fixed to the magnet holder 52 by a fixing screw 54.

[0067] The driven cam 53 is mounted on the magnet holder 52 such that it cannot rotate relative to the magnet holder 52 around the central axis X3 of the boss portion 33b, but can move together with the magnet holder 52 in the axial direction along the central axis X3 of the boss portion 33b.

[0068] As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the driven cam 53 has a cam projection 53a. The cam projection 53a is provided on the outer surface of the driven cam 53. The cam projection 53a protrudes from the outer surface of the driven cam 53 in the radial direction away from the central axis X3 of the boss portion 33b.

[0069] (1st adjustment section) As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the first adjustment unit 19 adjusts the first braking force that the first braking unit 17 applies to the rotation of the spool 11. For example, the first adjustment unit 19 moves the magnet 51 of the first braking unit 17 in an axial direction approaching the magnetic part 50 of the first flange 46, and in an axial direction away from the magnetic part 50 of the first flange 46.

[0070] In detail, as shown in Figure 4, the first adjustment unit 19 moves the magnet 51 of the first braking unit 17 in an axial direction toward the flat surface 50a of the first flange 46, and in an axial direction toward the flat surface 50a of the first flange 46. This movement changes the opposing distance between the magnet 51 of the first braking unit 17 and the first flange 46, and the first braking force is adjusted.

[0071] As shown in Figure 6, the first adjustment unit 19 is located on the first main body 25. As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the first adjustment unit 19 includes an operating knob 55 and an operating cam 57. The operating knob 55 is mounted on the first side plate 33a on the first side cover 35 side. The operating knob 55 is mounted on the first side plate 33a so as to be rotatable relative to the first side plate 33a.

[0072] As shown in Figure 6, the operating knob 55 is positioned on the boss portion 33c of the first side plate 33a. For example, the boss portion 33c protrudes from the first side plate 33a toward the first side cover 35. The boss portion 33c has a central axis X4 parallel to the axis X1 of the spool shaft 9.

[0073] As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the operating knob 55 has a knob portion 55a and a mounting portion 55b. As shown in Figure 6, the knob portion 55a is positioned at a distance from the first side plate 33a in the axial direction along the central axis X4 of the boss portion 33c.

[0074] The mounting portion 55b is formed integrally with the knob portion 55a. The mounting portion 55b is formed in an axial shape. The mounting portion 55b is positioned on the boss portion 33c of the first side plate 33a. The mounting portion 55b is positioned on the first side plate 33a by a positioning member, for example, a screw 58. For example, the mounting portion 55b is positioned on the first side plate 33a by a screw 58 from the first flange 46 side.

[0075] The operating cam 57 is positioned between the first side plate 33a and the knob portion 55a of the operating knob 55, in the axial direction along the central axis X4 of the boss portion 33c. The operating cam 57 engages with the operating knob 55 so as to rotate integrally with the operating knob 55.

[0076] As shown in Figure 6, the operating cam 57 has a locking projection 57a ​​and a cam groove 57b (see Figure 4). The locking projection 57a ​​engages with the operating knob 55. For example, the locking projection 57a ​​engages with the hole 55a1 of the knob portion 55a. As a result, the operating cam 57 rotates integrally with the operating knob 55.

[0077] As shown in Figure 4, the cam groove 57b is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the operating knob 55. For example, the cam groove 57b extends spirally on the outer circumferential surface of the operating knob 55. The cam projection 53a of the driven cam 53 engages with the cam groove 57b.

[0078] When the operating knob 55 rotates around the central axis X4 of the boss portion 33c, the operating cam 57 rotates together with the operating knob 55 around the central axis X3 of the boss portion 33c. At this time, the cam projection 53a of the driven cam 53 is pressed by the wall of the cam groove 57b of the operating cam 57 in the axial direction along the central axis X3 of the boss portion 33b. As a result, the driven cam 53, the magnet holder 52, and the magnet 51 move in the axial direction along the central axis X3 of the boss portion 33b.

[0079] For example, in the state shown in Figure 6, when the operating knob 55 and the operating cam 57 rotate in the first rotational direction, the magnet 51 approaches the flat surface 50a of the first flange 46. In this state, when the operating knob 55 and the operating cam 57 rotate in the second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, the magnet 51 moves away from the flat surface 50a of the first flange 46.

[0080] In this way, by operating the operating knob 55 and the operating cam 57, the distance between the magnet 51 of the first braking unit 17 and the first flange 46 is changed. This change in the distance between them adjusts the first braking force.

[0081] (2nd braking part) As shown in Figure 2, the second braking unit 21 is positioned on the second main body 27. As shown in Figure 5, the second braking unit 21 brakes the rotation of the spool 11. The second braking unit 21 contacts the second main body 27 in accordance with the rotation of the spool 11, and brakes the rotation of the spool 11 by frictional force.

[0082] For example, as shown in Figure 5, the second braking unit 21 is a centrifugal brake. The second braking unit 21 has a support unit 61, a plurality of support shafts 62, and a plurality of contact units 63.

[0083] The support portion 61 rotates integrally with the spool 11. For example, the support portion 61 is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion 49 of the spool 11. The support portion 61 is formed in an annular shape. The support portion 61 has a plurality of storage recesses 61a. The plurality of storage recesses 61a are provided on the outer circumferential surface of the support portion 61 at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction.

[0084] Multiple support shafts 62 are fixed to the support portion 61 at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction. For example, multiple support shafts 62 are individually fixed to the bottom of multiple storage recesses 61a. Each of the multiple support shafts 62 extends radially.

[0085] Multiple contact portions 63 contact the ring to be contacted 37c. The multiple contact portions 63 are arranged radially between the bottoms of the multiple storage recesses 61a and the ring to be contacted 37c. Each contact portion 63 is supported on each support shaft 62 so as to be movable radially along each support shaft 62. For example, each contact portion 63 is formed in a hat shape.

[0086] In the second braking section 21, centrifugal force acts on the multiple contact points 63 due to the rotation of the spool 11. The multiple contact points 63 move radially along the multiple support shafts 62 due to this centrifugal force and come into contact with the contacted ring 37c. When the multiple contact points 63 are in contact with the contacted ring 37c, a frictional force is generated between the multiple contact points 63 and the contacted ring 37c. This frictional force brakes the spool 11.

[0087] (2nd adjustment section) As shown in Figure 2, the second adjustment unit 23 is located in the second main body 27. As shown in Figure 5, the second adjustment unit 23 adjusts the second braking force that the second braking unit 21 uses to brake the rotation of the spool 11.

[0088] The second adjustment unit 23 is configured to restrict contact between at least one of the plurality of contact portions 63 and the contacted ring 37c. For example, the second adjustment unit 23 has a plurality of pairs of claw portions 23a. Each pair of claw portions 23a is provided in each of the plurality of storage recesses 61a. In detail, each pair of claw portions 23a protrudes from opposing walls in each storage recess 61a so as to be able to engage with the flange portion 63a of each contact portion 63.

[0089] In the second adjustment section 23, if at least one flange portion 63a of the plurality of contact portions 63 is positioned radially between a pair of claw portions 23a and the bottom of the storage recess 61a, the radial movement of at least one of the plurality of contact portions 63 is restricted. At least one of the restricted plurality of contact portions 63 does not come into contact with the contacted ring 37c.

[0090] When at least one flange portion 63a of the multiple contact portions 63 is positioned radially between a pair of claw portions 23a and the contacted ring 37c, at least one of the multiple contact portions 63 is radially movable. At least one of the movable multiple contact portions 63 contacts the contacted ring 37c. In this way, the second adjustment unit 23 adjusts the second braking force by selectively bringing the contact portions 63 into contact with the contacted ring 37c.

[0091] The double-bearing reel 1 described above has the following features. In the double-bearing reel 1, the first braking unit 17 is located in the first main body 25, and the rotation transmission mechanism 15 is located in the second main body 27. In this configuration, the first braking unit 17 is positioned to face the first flange 46 of the spool 11 and brakes the rotation of the spool 11. With this configuration, the first braking unit 17 can directly brake the rotation of the spool 11 via the first flange 46. In other words, the double-bearing reel 1 can efficiently brake the rotation of the spool 11.

[0092] In the double-bearing reel 1, the first braking force of the first braking unit 17 is adjusted by the first adjustment unit 19, so the angler can easily adjust the first braking force to their desired level.

[0093] In the double-bearing reel 1, the rotation of the spool 11 is braked by positioning the magnet 51 of the first braking unit 17 opposite the magnetic part 50 of the first flange 46. In this configuration, the rotation of the spool 11 can be efficiently braked without the first braking unit 17 coming into contact with the first flange 46 of the spool 11.

[0094] In the double-bearing reel 1, the rotation of the spool 11 can be braked more efficiently by positioning the magnet 51 of the first braking section 17 opposite the flat surface 50a of the magnetic section 50 of the first flange 46.

[0095] In the double-bearing reel 1, the angler can easily adjust the desired first braking force simply by changing the opposing distance between the magnetic part 50 and the magnet 51.

[0096] In the double-bearing reel 1, the first braking unit 17 and the drive mechanism 7 are located in the first main body 25. The rotation transmission mechanism 15 is located in the second main body 27. Even with this configuration, the first braking unit 17 can directly brake the first flange 46 of the spool 11. In other words, the rotation of the spool 11 can be efficiently braked in this double-bearing reel 1.

[0097] In the double-bearing reel 1, the first braking unit 17 is located in the first main body 25 and brakes the rotation of the spool 11. The second braking unit 21 is located in the second main body 27 and brakes the rotation of the spool 11. In this configuration, the rotation of the spool 11 can be braked by both the first braking unit 17 and the second braking unit 21.

[0098] In the double-bearing reel 1, the second braking unit 21 contacts the second main body 27 in accordance with the rotation of the spool 11, generating a frictional force against the spool 11. This allows the rotation of the spool 11 to be directly braked. In other words, the double-bearing reel 1 can efficiently brake the rotation of the spool 11.

[0099] In the double-bearing reel 1, the second braking force of the second braking unit 21 is adjusted by the second adjustment unit 23, so the angler can easily adjust the second braking force to their desired level.

[0100] (modified version) Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0101] In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the O-ring 43 is placed in the annular groove 10 and the O-ring 43 presses against the inner ring of the bearing 41c. The configuration for pressing against the inner ring of the bearing 41c may be as shown in Figure 7.

[0102] In this case, the cylindrical member 65 is positioned radially outward of the O-ring 43. One end 65a of the cylindrical member 65 is positioned on the outer circumferential surface of the spool shaft 9. The other end 65a of the cylindrical member 65 contacts the inner ring of the bearing 41c.

[0103] The inner circumferential surface 65b of the cylindrical member 65 is widened in diameter from one end 65a of the cylindrical member 65 toward the other end. In this configuration, the O-ring 43 presses against the inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical member 65 when it is positioned on the bottom surface 10a of the annular groove 10. The cylindrical member 65 presses against the inner ring of the bearing 41c due to the pressing force of the O-ring 43. A gap is provided between the cylindrical member 65 and the axial end of the spool body 45. [Explanation of symbols]

[0104] 1. Double-bearing reel 3. Reel body 5 handles 7. Drive mechanism 9 Spool shaft 9b Second end 9c central part 11 spools 13 Level wind mechanism 15 Rotational transmission mechanism 17 1st braking section 19 1st adjustment section 21 2nd braking section 25. First main body 27. Second Main Body 45. Thread winding section 46. ​​First flange 47. Second flange 50 Magnetic part 50a flat surface

Claims

1. A spool having a winding body on which fishing line is wound, and first and second flanges positioned at both ends of the winding body and extending radially from the winding body, A spool shaft having a first supported portion on the first flange side and a second supported portion on the second flange side, and rotating integrally with the spool, A reel body having a first main body that rotatably supports the first supported portion and a second main body that rotatably supports the second supported portion, A level wind mechanism that moves a fishing line guide back and forth along the axial direction of the spool shaft in conjunction with the rotation of the spool, A first braking unit is positioned on the first main body so as to face the first flange and brakes the rotation of the spool, A drive mechanism is provided in the first main body and transmits the rotation of the handle to the spool, A rotation transmission mechanism is provided in the second main body and transmits the rotation of the spool to the level wind mechanism, A double-bearing reel equipped with [unclear].

2. A first adjustment unit is arranged in the first main body and adjusts the first braking force that the first braking unit uses to brake the rotation of the spool. The double bearing reel according to claim 1, further comprising:

3. At least a portion of the first flange is composed of a magnetic portion, The first braking unit has a magnet unit that is positioned opposite the magnetic unit, The double bearing reel according to claim 1.

4. The magnetic portion has a flat surface facing the magnet portion. The double bearing reel according to claim 3.

5. At least a portion of the first flange is composed of a magnetic portion, The first braking unit has a magnet unit that is positioned opposite the magnetic unit, The first adjustment unit adjusts the first braking force by changing the opposing distance between the magnetic part and the magnet part. The double bearing reel according to claim 2.

6. A second braking unit is positioned in the second main body and brakes the rotation of the spool. The double bearing reel according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:

7. The second braking unit contacts the second main body in accordance with the rotation of the spool and brakes the spool by frictional force. The double-bearing reel according to claim 6.

8. A second adjustment unit is located in the second main body and adjusts the second braking force that the second braking unit uses to brake the rotation of the spool. The double bearing reel according to claim 6, further comprising:

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