A display and control device for a fishing reel, a fishing reel equipped with the device, a display and control method, and a display and control program.

Abstract

[Problem] The distance the fishing line is wound up by a series of actions performed on the spool of a fishing reel can be accurately measured as a numerical value. [Technical Content] A display control device for a fishing reel includes: a calculation unit that calculates the distance the fishing line is wound up by the spool during the series of actions performed by the spool from the beginning to the end, based on the rotational state of the spool caused by a predetermined series of actions performed on the spool in the direction corresponding to the rotation of the fishing line; and a display control unit that can display the winding distance calculated by the calculation unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a display control device for a fishing reel, a fishing reel equipped with the same, a display control method, and a display control program. Prior Technology

[0002] Known fishing reels (e.g., reference to Patent Document 1) are driven and controlled by causing the reel to perform a series of predetermined actions according to set parameters, thereby enabling automatic baiting actions according to the user's intention. [Previous Technical Documents] [Patent Literature]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-146025 Summary of the Invention

[0004] [The problem the invention aims to solve]

[0005] Users may wish to have a precise numerical measurement of the distance (winding length) of the fishing line that is wound up by a series of actions performed by a reel.

[0006] The present invention is based on this, and its purpose is to accurately measure the distance the fishing line is wound up by a series of actions of the reel. [Technical means used to solve the problem]

[0007] The present invention provides a display and control device for a fishing reel that addresses the aforementioned problems. It comprises: a calculation unit that calculates the winding distance of the fishing line during a predetermined series of actions performed by the reel, based on the rotational state of the reel from beginning to end, caused by the rotational direction corresponding to the winding of the fishing line; and a display and control unit that displays the winding distance calculated by the calculation unit. With this configuration, the user can accurately grasp the difference in water depth, which is caused by the reel performing a predetermined series of actions, such as forceful swinging, to wind up the fishing line. The water depth of the fishing rig changes accordingly with the winding of the fishing line, resulting in this difference in water depth.

[0008] Furthermore, in one aspect of the present invention, as described above, the display control unit can, at the end of the aforementioned series of actions, display the difference in water depth at the fishing rig position corresponding to the start of the aforementioned series of actions and the end of the aforementioned series of actions, based on the roll-up distance calculated by the aforementioned calculation unit. Based on the above configuration, during the stage when the reel completes a predetermined series of actions, the difference in water depth of the fishing rig before, during, and after that series of actions can be displayed. That is, the difference in water depth of the fishing rig can be indicated to the user at an appropriate time.

[0009] Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is the aforementioned display control device, wherein the aforementioned display control unit can display the roll-up distance calculated by the aforementioned calculation unit during the aforementioned series of operations. Based on the above configuration, when the reel rotates in response to a series of actions, it can display the changes in water depth as the fishing line is wound up.

[0010] Furthermore, in one aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned display control device, wherein the aforementioned calculation unit can calculate the aforementioned winding distance from the beginning to the end of a series of actions based on the winding diameter of the aforementioned roller corresponding to the rotation position of the roller in the process. Based on the above configuration, since the winding distance can be calculated in a way that reflects the change in the winding diameter of the drum caused by the rotational position of the drum, the accuracy of the difference value of the water depth displayed based on the winding distance can be improved.

[0011] Furthermore, in one aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned display control device includes a time measuring unit that measures the time from the beginning to the end of the aforementioned series of actions. The aforementioned display control unit can control the aforementioned display unit to display based on the aforementioned roll-up distance and based on the time measured by the aforementioned time measuring unit. Based on the above configuration, it is possible to display: the difference in water depth, and the time taken for a series of actions of the drum.

[0012] Furthermore, one aspect of the fishing reel of the present invention includes the aforementioned display and control device.

[0013] Furthermore, the display control method for a fishing reel according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a calculation step, which calculates the winding distance by which the fishing line is wound up by the reel during a predetermined series of actions performed by the reel from the beginning to the end, based on the rotational state of the reel from the beginning to the end of the series of actions corresponding to the rotational direction of the fishing line winding; and a display control step, which displays the winding distance calculated by the calculation step by a display unit.

[0014] Furthermore, in one aspect of the display control program of the present invention, a computer used as a display control device for a fishing reel is used to perform the following functions: a calculation unit calculates the winding distance of the fishing line being wound up by the reel from the beginning to the end of a predetermined series of actions performed by the reel in the direction of rotation corresponding to the winding of the fishing line; and a display control unit displays the winding distance calculated by the calculation unit. [The effects of the invention]

[0015] As explained above, the present invention can achieve the following effect: the distance the fishing line is wound up by a series of actions of the spool of a fishing reel can be accurately measured numerically. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0016] [Figure 1] shows an example of the appearance of the electric fishing reel of this embodiment. [Figure 2] shows an example of the appearance of the electric fishing reel of this embodiment. [Figure 3] shows an example of the display control panel in the electric fishing reel of this embodiment. [Figure 4] shows an example of the change in the load power ratio of the drum movement and the motor drive signal during the corresponding time elapsed in the automatic winding operation of this embodiment. [Figure 5] shows an example of the display state in the display unit of this embodiment. [Figure 6] shows an example of the display state in the display section of this embodiment. [Figure 7] shows an example of the functional components of the electric fishing reel of this embodiment. [Figure 8] shows a flowchart of the processing steps performed by the electric fishing reel in this embodiment, corresponding to the reeling operation. [Figure 9] shows a flowchart of the processing steps for implementing drive control parameters corresponding to the reel drive control in this embodiment of the electric fishing reel. Implementation

[0017] <Implementation Method>

[0018] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, the electric fishing reel 1, which is the parameter setting device of this embodiment, will be described. In this embodiment, driving the drum refers to rotating the drum by power generated, for example, by a drive motor. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the drive control of the drum refers to the control of the drum's drive. This drive control of the drum includes: control of rotating the drum, control of stopping the drum's rotation, and control of changing the drum's rotation speed. Furthermore, in the subsequent explanation, the "drive" of the reel is sometimes described as "rotation drive" in order to clarify the purpose of the rotation action. Furthermore, in the following description, the electric fishing reel 1 is an example of a double-bearing reel. Also, in Figures 1 and 2, the size of each component may be appropriately changed according to need for visual confirmation.

[0019] [Example of the construction of an electric fishing reel] Figures 1 and 2 show examples of the appearance of the electric fishing reel 1 according to this embodiment. The electric fishing reel 1 according to this embodiment mainly includes: a reel body 2 that can be mounted on a fishing rod (not shown), an operating lever 3 that is rotatably mounted on the reel body 2 around a handle axis O1, a spool 4 that can rotate around the reel body 2 around a spool axis O2 parallel to the handle axis O1 and can wind up fishing line (not shown), and a clutch mechanism 6 having a clutch operating lever 5.

[0020] Furthermore, the electric fishing reel 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a motor (not shown) that drives the spool 4 to rotate, which is disposed in the motor housing 7 in the reel body 2. Furthermore, the electric fishing reel 1 has a motor bracket 9 that fixes the motor to the reel body 2, which is assembled to the reel body 2 by plugging the motor housing 7.

[0021] In this embodiment, the handle axis O1 and the reel axis O2 are arranged parallel to each other, and the direction along these axes is defined as the left-right direction L1. The direction perpendicular to the left-right direction L1 and along the direction in which the fishing line wound on the reel 4 is ejected is defined as the front-back direction L2. Furthermore, in the front-to-back direction L2, the direction in which the fishing line is ejected from the spool 4 is defined as front, and the opposite direction is defined as rear. The left and right sides of the electric fishing reel 1 are defined by the viewpoint viewed from the rear side (the angler's side). Therefore, Figure 1 is a perspective view of the electric fishing reel 1 viewed from an oblique, upper left rearward position.

[0022] The reel body 2 includes: a body frame 10, side covers 20 covering the left and right sides of the body frame 10, and a front cover 30 covering the front side of the body frame 10.

[0023] The main body frame 10 is a molded part made of, for example, synthetic resin or metal (e.g., aluminum casting). The main body frame 10 includes: a first side wall 11 and a second side wall 12 arranged facing each other in the left-right direction L1 to hold the roll 4, and a connecting member 13 connecting the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 to each other in the left-right direction L1.

[0024] The first side wall 11 is the left side wall located on the left side (LH) of the drum 4. The second side wall 12 is the right side wall located on the right side (RH) of the drum 4. Furthermore, the operating lever 3 is located further to the right (RH) than the second side wall 12 and is mounted to the main body frame 10 via the second side wall 12. Therefore, the electric fishing reel 1 of this embodiment is a reel with a right-side operating lever. Furthermore, the second sidewall 12 is formed to protrude downwards more than the first sidewall 11, in relation to the mounting of the connector portion 23, etc.

[0025] The connecting member 13 is a plate-shaped structure that connects the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12 to each other in the left-right direction L1, and is disposed near the lower part of the first sidewall 11. Thus, the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12 are strongly connected by the connecting member 13. Furthermore, in the central part of the left-right direction L1 of the connecting member 13, the electric fishing reel 1 is mounted on the rod mounting plate 14, which is formed extending along the front-back direction L2.

[0026] In the main body frame 10 constructed as described above, at least the following are arranged between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12: a motor housing cylinder 7, a drum 4, and a clutch operating lever 5, which house the motor.

[0027] The reel 4 is positioned between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12, located further rearward than the handle axis O1. The motor housing 7 is positioned between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12, located further forward than the handle axis O1. Therefore, the electric fishing reel 1 of this embodiment is an external motor type, with the motor positioned further forward than the reel 4.

[0028] The side cover 20 includes: a first side cover 21 that is attached to the main body frame 10 in such a way that it covers the first side wall 11 on which the opening of the motor housing 7 is formed from the left side (LH), and a second side cover 22 that is attached to the main body frame 10 in such a way that it covers the second side wall 12 from the right side (RH).

[0029] The first side cover 21 is formed in an expanded manner toward the left (LH) and is, for example, screwed to the first side wall 11. The second side cover 22 is formed in an expanded manner toward the right side (RH) and is, for example, screwed to the second side wall 12. In the second side cover 22, the lower front portion may be fitted with a power cord for supplying power from an external power source, or a connector 23 for connecting a portable battery. The connector ends, not shown in the figures, may be facing downwards. Furthermore, as shown in the figures, the connector ends are protected by a protective cap 24.

[0030] The front cover 30 is assembled to the main body frame 10 in such a way that it covers the front part of the main body frame 10 from the front. Specifically, the front cover 30 is assembled to the front part of the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 in such a way that it covers the motor housing 7 from the front, and is, for example, screwed to the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12. Furthermore, the installation of the front cover 30 does not obstruct the movement area of ​​the uniform winding 55, which will be described later.

[0031] In the upper part of the main body frame 10 constructed as described above, a counter housing 40 is provided. The counter housing 40 is fixed to the upper part of the first side wall 11 and the upper part of the second side wall 12, for example by means of screws, while being disposed between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12.

[0032] On the top of the main body of the meter housing 40 is the display control panel 41. The display control panel 41 is a part that is oriented towards the user of the electric fishing reel 1 to display information, and is also a part where the user operates buttons, switches, and other controls.

[0033] Figure 3 shows the display control panel 41 of the electric fishing reel 1. As shown in the figure, the display control panel 41 includes an operation unit 101 and a display unit 102.

[0034] The operation unit 101 is the part where the user performs button operations. In the example shown in the same figure, the operation unit 101 has three buttons for button operation: button 111-1, button 111-2, and button 111-3. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, button 111-1, button 111-2, and button 111-3 will be referred to as button 111.

[0035] The arrangement of button 111 in the diagram is such that button 2 is positioned above and button 3 is positioned below, arranged vertically. Button 111-1 is located to the left of where buttons 2 and 3 are located, and vertically, it is positioned in the middle of buttons 2 and 3. If the second button 111-2 and the third button 111-3 in this configuration of button 111 are respectively up buttons and down buttons for changing parameter values ​​and selecting items, the user will easily get used to the operation.

[0036] Furthermore, the operation unit 101 is equipped with a winding switch 112. The winding switch 112 is an operation unit that can rotate the spool 4 to wind up the fishing line. The reel-up switch 112 is a switch used to automatically reel in the fishing line. The reel-up switch 112 is a rocker-type pressure-sensitive switch that can be operated by pressing down the upper switch part 112a and the lower switch part 112b.

[0037] The display unit 102 is a part that displays predetermined content in response to the operation of the electric fishing reel 1. While there are no particular limitations on the display device included in the display unit 102, examples include liquid crystal displays and organic EL displays.

[0038] Returning to Figures 1 and 2, the operating lever 3 is used for manually reeling in the fishing line. The operating lever 3 is located further to the right (RH) than the main frame 10 and the first side cover 21. The operating lever 3 includes: a handle shaft 50 configured to rotate around the handle axis O1; an operating lever arm 51 non-rotatably mounted on the handle shaft 50; and an operating lever knob 52 mounted at the end of the operating lever arm 51, rotatable around an axis parallel to the handle axis O1. Between the operating lever arm 51 and the first side cover 21, there is a traction device 53 (star-shaped traction device) coaxially configured with the handle axis O1. This traction device 53 is used to brake the rotation of the spool 4 by applying arbitrary traction force to the spool 4 when the fishing line is wound, thereby helping to prevent the fishing line from cutting.

[0039] The rotational torque from the operating lever 3, as shown in this structure, is transmitted directly to the drum 4 through a rotational transmission mechanism (not shown) when the clutch mechanism 6 is in the clutch engaged (ON) state. Furthermore, although this embodiment illustrates an example of a single-lever type with an operating lever knob 52 mounted at one end of the operating lever arm 51, it is not limited to this case. For example, a double-lever type electric fishing reel 1 with the operating lever knob 52 mounted at both ends of the operating lever arm 51 and the central portion of the operating lever arm 51 non-rotatably mounted on the handle shaft portion 50 is also acceptable.

[0040] The drum 4 is disposed between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 in the frame body, and is rotatably supported on each of the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 via bearings (not shown) around the drum axis O2. The spool 4 comprises: a spool rotating shaft (not shown) that rotates around the spool axis O2, and a winding body 4a that is coaxially arranged with and rotates in conjunction with the spool rotating shaft.

[0041] The clutch mechanism 6 is switchable by operating the clutch operating lever 5 to either a clutch engaged (ON) state, in which the rotational torque from the operating lever 3 is transmitted to the drum 4 via a rotational transmission mechanism (not shown), or a clutch disengaged (OFF) state, in which the torque cannot be transmitted. Therefore, in the clutch engaged (ON) state, rotating the operating lever 3 transmits the rotational torque to the drum 4, allowing the drum 4 to rotate around its axis O2. This enables manual winding operations. Furthermore, when the clutch mechanism 6 is in the OFF state, the rotational torque is transmitted to the drum 4 without the rotational operation of the operating lever 3, and the drum 4 becomes a freely rotatable state (drum free state).

[0042] The clutch operating lever 5 is a switching lever used to switch the clutch mechanism 6 to the clutch engaged (ON) state and the clutch disengaged (OFF) state. The clutch operating lever 5 is located further rearward than the drum 4, between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12, and can move up and down by swinging around the drum axis O2.

[0043] Furthermore, the rotation transmission mechanism transmits rotational torque to the drum 4 while the rotation of the operating lever 3 is accelerated. A further rotation transmission mechanism, when the clutch mechanism 6 is in the clutch engaged (ON) state, transmits rotational torque not only to the drum 4 with the rotation of the operating lever 3, but also to the uniform winding mechanism (not shown). The uniform winding mechanism is used to evenly and uniformly wind the fishing line onto the drum 4.

[0044] The rotary transmission mechanism further transmits rotational torque to the drum 4 when the motor is driven while the clutch mechanism 6 is in the clutch engaged (ON) state. This enables automatic winding operation. Furthermore, the rotary transmission mechanism transmits rotational torque to the drum 4 while the motor's rotation is slowed down.

[0045] [Regarding the motorized jib action mode] The electric fishing reel 1 of this embodiment can perform the reeling action of fishing line when the electric lure operation mode is turned on, as shown below in response to the operation of the reeling switch 112 performed by the user.

[0046] In the electric lure operation mode, the upper switch part 112a of the reel switch 112 is configured to perform the on / off operation of rotating the reel 4 used to reel in the fishing line. That is, when the user presses the upper switch 112a, the rotation drive of the spool 4 is started, and the winding of the fishing line also begins. While the user continues to press the upper switch 112a, the rotation drive of the spool 4 continues, and the winding of the fishing line continues. If the user releases the pressure on the upper switch 112a, the rotation drive of the spool 4 stops, and the winding of the fishing line also stops. In the electric lure operation mode, when the upper switch 112a is pressed, the electric manual lure operation begins, initially winding the fishing line at a speed less than the preset maximum speed of the reel (intermediate winding speed). Subsequently, if the upper switch 112a is pressed further in, the fishing line is wound up at the maximum winding speed.

[0047] Furthermore, in the electric jigging operation mode, the lower switch part 112b of the roll-up switch 112 is assigned to perform the automatic luring action (automatic powerful swing). That is, in response to the user pressing the lower switch 112b once (selecting once), the spool 4 is driven to rotate across a certain period of time according to the pre-set drive control information, so as to wind up the fishing line.

[0048] The drive control parameters that constitute the drive control information corresponding to the automatic luring action in this embodiment are three parameters: drive time, speed, and acceleration. The drive time [TIME] is the time it takes to drive the drum 4 to rotate in one automatic induced motion. Speed ​​[SPEED] is the rotational speed of the reel 4 when the fishing line is wound up during the automatic baiting action. Acceleration [ACCEL] is the acceleration (angular acceleration) from the start of rotation of drum 4 during the automatic traction action until it reaches speed [SPEED].

[0049] The values ​​of the drive time [TIME] (drive time parameter value VT), speed [SPEED] (speed parameter value VS), and acceleration [ACCEL] (acceleration parameter value VA) can be changed by the user through operation, as described below.

[0050] The drive time parameter value VT can display a value in seconds, for example, with a specified number of decimal places. The speed parameter value VS, when there is a specified number of speed segments (e.g., 30 segments), can be the value of each specified speed corresponding to each speed segment.

[0051] The acceleration parameter value VA can be a value corresponding to a specific number of acceleration segments. Specifically, in this embodiment, the acceleration parameter value VA can be exemplified by three segments: VA_H corresponding to a specified acceleration of high acceleration, VA_M corresponding to a specified acceleration of medium acceleration, and VA_L corresponding to a specified acceleration of low acceleration.

[0052] For example, the acceleration parameter value VA can be precisely set, specifying the value of acceleration, etc. However, in this case, it is not easy for the user to judge whether the value is appropriate. Here, in this embodiment, by changing the acceleration parameter value VA in a slightly smaller number of three stages, the user can clearly grasp the difference in the rotation of the drum in each stage. Furthermore, there is no particular limitation on the number of stages for the acceleration parameter value VA.

[0053] Figure 4(A) shows an example of the movement of the drum 4 in one automatic traction action, corresponding to the settings of the drive control parameters [TIME], [SPEED], and [ACCEL] described above. In the same figure, the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents rotational speed. The figure shows the drum movement GH when the acceleration parameter value VA_H is set, the drum movement GM when the acceleration parameter value VA_M is set, and the drum movement GL when the acceleration parameter value VA_L is set.

[0054] When the acceleration parameter value VA_H is set, the drum action GH becomes as follows. The electric fishing reel 1 starts rotating when the user presses the lower switch 112b of the reel-up switch 112 once at time t0. That is, the electric fishing reel 1 applies a voltage (motor drive signal) to drive the motor starting at time t0. However, even though the reel is started rotating at time t0, there is a fixed time delay until rotation is transmitted to the reel 4. Therefore, the reel 4 starts rotating at time t1 after a certain period of time has elapsed from time t0.

[0055] The drum 4, which starts rotating from time t1, increases its rotational speed according to the acceleration parameter value VA_H set by the parameter. Furthermore, at time t2(1), the rotational speed of the drum 4 reaches the rotational speed (target rotational speed vtg) corresponding to the set speed parameter value VS. After time t2(1), the drum 4 is controlled to rotate at a certain rotational speed corresponding to the speed parameter value VS.

[0056] The electric fishing reel 1 starts measuring (timing) the drive duration T at the beginning of the rotation drive of the drum 4 at time t0. Furthermore, if the measured drive duration T reaches the drive time parameter VT at time t3, the current supply to the motor is stopped in order to stop the rotation drive of the drum 4.

[0057] Even when the current supply to the motor is stopped, it will still coast, or due to inertia, it will not stop immediately but will rotate to a certain extent before stopping. In the example shown in the figure, during the coasting period after time t3, the rotational speed of drum 4 will be reduced, and the rotation of drum 4 will stop at time t4.

[0058] Furthermore, when the acceleration parameter value VA_M is set, the drum action GM is as follows. In this situation, at time t0, corresponding to the user pressing the lower switch part 112b of the reel switch 112 once, the electric fishing reel 1 is activated by: receiving a motor drive signal to start the rotation drive of the reel, and measuring the drive duration T. Furthermore, after a fixed time t1 elapses from time t0, the reel 4 begins to rotate.

[0059] The drum 4, which starts rotating from time t1, increases its rotational speed based on the acceleration parameter value VA_M. In this case, at time t2(2), which is later than time t(1), the rotational speed of the drum 4 reaches the target rotational speed vtg. After time t2(2), the drum 4 is controlled to rotate at a certain rotational speed corresponding to the speed parameter value VS.

[0060] Furthermore, if the measured drive duration T reaches the drive time parameter value VT when time t3 is reached, the current supply to the motor will be stopped, and the rotation of the drum 4 will stop when time t4 has passed the coasting period.

[0061] Furthermore, when the acceleration parameter value VA_L is set, the drum action GL is as follows. In this situation, at time t0, corresponding to the user pressing the lower switch 112b of the reel switch 112 once, the following begins: the application of a motor drive signal to start the rotation of the reel, and the measurement of the drive duration T. The reel 4 begins to rotate from the time t0 when the motor drive signal is applied until time t1 after a certain fixed time delay.

[0062] The drum 4, which starts rotating from time t1, increases its rotational speed according to the acceleration parameter value VA_L. In this case, at time t2(3), which is later than time t2(2), the rotational speed of the drum 4 reaches the target rotational speed vtg. After time t2(3), the drum 4 is controlled to rotate at a certain rotational speed corresponding to the speed parameter value VS.

[0063] Furthermore, if the measured drive duration T reaches the drive time parameter value VT when time t3 is reached, the current supply to the motor will be stopped, and the rotation of the drum 4 will stop when time t4 has passed the coasting period.

[0064] Furthermore, the time t1 at which the drum 4 begins to rotate varies depending on the value of the acceleration parameter VA. However, in the example in the same figure, for ease of understanding, the time t1 at which the drum moves GH, GM, and GL is displayed as the same time point regardless of the acceleration parameter value VA.

[0065] The electric fishing reel 1 of this embodiment drives the motor to rotate the reel 4 by means of PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control. Therefore, the electric fishing reel 1 sets the load power ratio of each cycle of the pulse width for the voltage applied to the motor (motor drive signal) when the motor is driven.

[0066] Figure 4(B) shows an example of the load power ratio shifts DH, DM, and DL corresponding to the motor drive signals for each drum movement GH, GM, and GL as shown in Figure 4(A). In the same figure, the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents the load power ratio.

[0067] The load power ratio shift DH corresponding to the drum movement GH is as follows: First, during the period from time t0 until the drum's rotational speed reaches the target rotational speed vtg (an example of the initial movement period), a motor drive signal generated by the initial load power ratio dh corresponding to the acceleration parameter value VA_H is applied. Thus, the drum 4 begins to rotate after a time delay t1, and its rotational speed increases due to the acceleration corresponding to the motor drive signal of the initial load power ratio dh. Furthermore, upon reaching time t2 (1), if the rotational speed of the drum 4 reaches the target rotational speed vtg, it is fixedly changed from the target rotational speed vtg to the constant speed corresponding to the load power ratio ds used to drive the drum 4 to rotate. After time t2(1), the rotational speed of the spool 4 is detected, and feedback control is performed to change the constant speed load power ratio ds so that the detected rotational speed becomes the target rotational speed vtg. In the same figure, for ease of explanation, the constant speed load power ratio ds is shown as a fixed state and does not change according to the passing of events, but the constant speed load power ratio ds will change through feedback control. For example, the constant speed load power ratio ds used to maintain the target rotational speed vtg changes due to the state of the fishing rig in the water and the length of line wound per revolution of the spool 4 corresponding to the line diameter.

[0068] However, the controllable range of the constant speed load power ratio ds is determined by pre-setting the speed parameter value VS for each segment. By determining the range of the constant speed load power ratio ds according to each speed parameter value VS, even when applying a high load to the motor at a low speed setting, the constant speed load power ratio ds can be prevented from reaching 100%. This avoids a situation where the actual winding speed remains unchanged even if the speed parameter value VS is changed.

[0069] For example, in a tension-fixed mode where the fishing line is wound up at a fixed tension, the load power ratio can be controlled to be fixed at a specified value. However, even in a tension-fixed mode, since the tension varies depending on the line diameter of the spool 4, the load power ratio can be controlled to change accordingly to the tension variation.

[0070] Subsequently, if the measured drive duration T reaches the time t3 of the drive time parameter VT, the external motor drive signal will be stopped.

[0071] Furthermore, the load power ratio DM corresponding to the drum movement GM is first determined by the initial load power ratio dm corresponding to the acceleration parameter value VA_M, starting from time t0, and then by the external motor drive signal. Since the initial load power ratio dm corresponds to medium acceleration, it is smaller than the initial load power ratio dh corresponding to the acceleration parameter value VA_H for high acceleration. In this case, the rotational acceleration of the drum 4 after time t1 is lower than the initial load power ratio dh corresponding to high acceleration. Moreover, after reaching the target rotational speed vtg at time t(2), the constant speed is maintained, corresponding to the load power ratio ds. Subsequently, if the drive duration T reaches time t3, which is the drive time parameter value VT, the external motor drive signal is stopped.

[0072] Furthermore, the load power ratio shift DL corresponding to the drum movement GL is first, starting from time t0, the initial load power ratio dl corresponding to the acceleration parameter value VA_L is applied by the external motor drive signal. Since the initial load power ratio dl corresponds to low acceleration, it becomes smaller than the initial load power ratio dm corresponding to the acceleration parameter value VA_M corresponding to medium acceleration. In this case, the rotational acceleration of the drum 4 after time t1 is lower than the initial load power ratio dm corresponding to medium acceleration. Moreover, after reaching the target rotational speed vtg at time t(3), the constant speed is maintained, corresponding to the load power ratio ds. Subsequently, if the drive duration T reaches time t3, which becomes the drive time parameter value VT, the external motor drive signal is stopped.

[0073] As can be understood from the same diagram, the electric fishing reel 1 corresponds to the various parameter values ​​in the drive control parameters (drive time parameter value VT, speed parameter value VS, acceleration parameter value VA). By changing the load power ratio of the motor drive signal through the corresponding time, the automatic lure action can be activated to drive the rotation of the reel 4.

[0074] The drive control parameters can also be set without acceleration [ACCEL]. For example, from the beginning, the drum 4 can be rotated by the acceleration corresponding to the fixed load power ratio and the speed parameter value VS corresponding to the load power ratio. However, when a user performs a lure-attracting action by moving the fishing rod, the sensitivity of subtle vibrations during the lure can be adjusted according to the situation to improve the fishing result. Here, if the drive control parameter of acceleration [ACCEL] is set in this embodiment, the sensitivity of subtle vibrations during the lure can be changed according to the user's intention during the automatic lure-attracting action.

[0075] The electric fishing reel 1 operates once via the lower switch 112b corresponding to the reel-up switch 112, as shown in Figure 4(B). This changes the load power ratio of the motor drive signal based on the values ​​of the drive control parameters. Consequently, as shown in Figure 4(A), the rotational speed of the reel 4 changes, and an automatic baiting action is performed once. By reeling in the fishing line at a speed that changes in accordance with the rotational speed of the reel 4, an automatic baiting action can be achieved.

[0076] [Setting the drive control parameters corresponding to the automatic enticement action] Next, we will explain the steps for setting the values ​​of the drive control parameters (drive time [TIME], speed [SPEED], and acceleration [ACCEL]) corresponding to the automatic lure action (drive time parameter value VT, speed parameter value VS, and acceleration parameter value VA). In this embodiment, the setting operation of the drive control parameters corresponding to the automatic lure action can be performed when the electric lure action mode is turned on. The setting of drive control parameters in this embodiment includes: selecting drive control parameters as objects to be changed, and changing the parameter values ​​of the selected drive control parameters as objects to be changed.

[0077] Figure 5 shows an example of a display unit 102 in the state where the electric lure operation mode is turned on (ON). The display unit 102 in the same figure includes a speed and depth difference area AR10, a depth area AR20, and a parameter display area AR30. The speed and depth difference zone AR10 displays the rotation speed of the currently set reel 4 in segments. Furthermore, in electric lure operation mode, the speed and depth difference zone AR10 can also display the depth difference of the fishing rig caused by the reel being wound up (the difference in water depth). Specifically, the speed and depth difference zone AR10 indicates the depth difference when the electric manual jigging action is performed, that is, the difference between the depth of the fishing rig when the pressing operation of the upper switch 112a begins and the rotation of the reel 4 begins, and the depth of the fishing rig when the pressing of the upper switch 112a is released and the rotation of the reel 4 stops. Furthermore, the speed and water depth difference area AR10 displays the water depth difference when the lower switch section 112b is selected once for automatic luring action, that is, the difference between the water depth of the fishing rig when the drive control information reel 4 starts to rotate and the water depth of the fishing rig when the reel 4 stops rotating.

[0078] Figure 6 shows an example of the electric jigging operation mode being turned on (ON), where the electric manual jigging operation or automatic lure operation is performed instead of displaying the rotation speed of the reel 4, and the water depth difference is displayed in the speed and water depth difference area AR10. Furthermore, the display pattern of the water depth difference in the same figure is just one example. The water depth difference can be displayed in other areas of the display unit 102.

[0079] Returning to Figure 5, the water depth area AR20 shows the current water depth at which the fishing rig is positioned.

[0080] The parameter display area AR30 displays the currently set values ​​of each drive control parameter. AR30 includes the drive time display area AR31-1, the speed display area AR31-2, and the acceleration display area AR31-3. Unless otherwise specified, the drive time display area AR31-1, speed display area AR31-2, and acceleration display area AR31-3 are referred to as the individual parameter display area AR31. The drive time display area AR31-1 displays the currently set drive time parameter value VT. The speed display area AR31-2 displays the currently set speed parameter value VS. The acceleration display area AR31-3 displays the currently set acceleration parameter value VA.

[0081] As shown in the same figure, the drive time display area AR31-1 in the parameter display area AR30 is highlighted as an example. This highlighted state of the drive time display area AR31-1 occurs when, among the drive control parameters (drive time [TIME], speed [SPEED], and acceleration [ACCEL]), the drive time [TIME] is selected as the parameter value to be changed. The status of parameter display area AR30 is determined by selecting any one of the corresponding drive control parameters (drive time [TIME], speed [SPEED], and acceleration [ACCEL]) as the object of change, and highlighting the status of any one of the drive time display area AR31-1, speed display area AR31-2, and acceleration display area AR31-3.

[0082] Furthermore, the emphasis display style, within the same image, is a style where the brightness of the individual parameter display area AR31 of the selected object is reversed compared to the brightness of other individual parameter display areas AR31. There are no particular limitations on the emphasis display style; for example, it can be used to bold the frame and text of the individual parameter display area AR31 of the selected object, or, in the case of color display, to change the background color or text color.

[0083] Furthermore, in the parameter display area AR30 initially displayed when the corresponding electric lure operation mode is turned on (ON), for example, after the electric lure operation mode is finally turned off (OFF), the individual parameter display area AR31 can be highlighted. Alternatively, the individual parameter display area AR31 corresponding to specific drive control parameters that have been predetermined can be highlighted.

[0084] When the parameter display area AR30 of Figure 5 is displayed in the electric jigging lure operation mode, the user can change the parameter value (drive time parameter value VT) of the drive time [TIME] selected as the object of change by the operation described below. In this situation, the user continues to press the first button 111-1 on the operation unit 101. That is, the user continues to press the first button 111-1. Therefore, the fishing electric reel 1 can accept the operation of pressing the second button 111-2 or the third button 111-3 as an operation to change the parameter value.

[0085] When the user increases the drive time parameter value VT, they continue to press button 111-1 while operating button 111-2. Button 111-2 increases the drive time parameter value VT each time it is pressed. Furthermore, when the user decreases the drive time parameter value VT, they should continue pressing button 111-1 while simultaneously operating button 311-3. Button 311-3 decreases the drive time parameter value VT by a certain amount each time it is pressed.

[0086] Furthermore, when the user presses and holds button 111-2 until the press is released, the drive time parameter value VT will continuously increase. And when the user presses and holds button 111-3 until the press is released, the drive time parameter value VT will continuously decrease.

[0087] In the drive time display area AR31-1, the drive time parameter value VT that has been changed by the above-described operation is displayed. Thus, the user can confirm the drive time parameter value VT that has been changed by their operation.

[0088] If the user changes the drive time parameter value VT to the desired value as described above, then releases the press of the first button 111-1, which has been pressed up to this point. Therefore, the fishing reel 1 cannot accept operations on the second button 111-2 and the third button 111-3 to change the drive time parameter value VT. Furthermore, the fishing reel 1 determines the drive time parameter value VT by using the value displayed in the drive time display area AR31-1 when the first button 111-1 is released, thus completing the setting of the drive control parameters.

[0089] Furthermore, when the first button 111-1 is pressed, the electric fishing reel 1 can disable the operation of the reel switch 112. That is, when the first button 111-1 is pressed, the reel 4 will not rotate even if the user operates the upper switch 112a, and will not perform an automatic lure action even if the lower switch 112b is operated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the rotation of the drum 4 from becoming unstable due to changes in the drive control parameters while the drum 4 is rotating.

[0090] Furthermore, in the electric jigging mode, the user can select the drive control parameters that are the objects to be changed by the following operations. In the electric jib mode, the user does not press button 111-1, but only operates button 211-2 or button 311-3.

[0091] Each time the user presses button 2 (111-2), parameter display area AR30 changes to the state where the previous highlighted parameter display area AR31 is highlighted. The drive control parameter corresponding to the re-highlighted parameter display area AR31 is the object selected for parameter value modification.

[0092] Furthermore, if the second button 111-2 is pressed once while the topmost individual parameter display area AR31 is highlighted, the operation can be made invalid. Alternatively, the state can be changed to highlight the bottommost individual parameter display area AR31 by circulating the display.

[0093] Furthermore, each time the user presses button 3 (111-3) once, the next parameter display area AR31 in parameter display area AR30 that has been highlighted up to this point will change to the highlighted state. In this case, the drive control parameter corresponding to the highlighted parameter display area AR31 is also selected as the object of parameter value change.

[0094] Furthermore, if the operation of pressing the third button 111-3 once is performed when the individual parameter display area AR31 in the bottommost grid is highlighted, the operation can be made invalid. Alternatively, the state can be changed to highlight the individual parameter display area AR31 in the topmost grid by circulating the display.

[0095] Thus, the electric fishing reel 1 of this embodiment can perform parameter change operations (parameter change operation) on the drive control parameters, namely drive time, speed, and acceleration. Furthermore, the operation of changing the aforementioned drive control parameter values ​​is performed while the electric lure operation mode is ON. That is, the user does not need to change the drive control parameters by switching from the electric lure operation mode to a setting change mode; instead, the user can directly change the drive control parameter values ​​while the electric lure is in operation. Therefore, the user can quickly change the drive control parameters for the automatic lure-attracting action during actual fishing.

[0096] Furthermore, the operations of changing parameter values ​​and selecting the drive control parameter to be changed are both performed using buttons 2 (111-2) and 3 (111-3). By using common operators to perform the operations of changing parameter values ​​and selecting drive control parameters, the number of operators set in the fishing electric reel 1 can be reduced.

[0097] [Example of functional components for electric fishing reels] Referring to Figure 7, an example of the functional components of the electric fishing reel 1 is described. In the same figure, for parts that are the same as those in Figures 1 and 2, the same symbols are added and the descriptions are appropriately omitted. The electric fishing reel 1 shown in the figure includes: an operation unit 101, a display unit 102, a control unit 103, a memory unit 104, a motor drive circuit 105, a motor 8, a reel 4, and a rotation sensor 106.

[0098] The control unit 103 performs various controls on the electric fishing reel 1. The functions of the control unit 103 are implemented by the CPU (Central Processing Unit) of the electric fishing reel 1. The control unit 103 includes: a parameter setting unit 131, a drum drive control unit 132, a calculation unit 133, a display control unit 134, and a time measurement unit 135. The parameter setting unit 131 is used to set the values ​​of various parameters of the drive control parameters in response to the operation unit 101. The drum drive control unit 132 performs drive control of the drum 4 based on drive control information. The calculation unit 133 calculates the winding distance of the fishing line wound up by the reel 4 during a predetermined series of actions performed by the reel 4 from the beginning to the end, based on the rotational state of the reel 4 during the rotational direction of the corresponding fishing line winding. Specifically, the calculation unit 133 calculates the winding distance that occurs from the moment the electric manual reeling action is performed in the electric reeling mode, when the reel 4 is rotated due to the pressing of the upper switch 112a, until the reel 4 stops rotating after the pressing of the upper switch 112a is released. Furthermore, the calculation unit 133 calculates the roll-up distance from when the lower switch unit 112b is selected once in the electric jigging operation mode for automatic lure operation: the distance from when the drum 4 starts to rotate according to the drive control information until the rotation of the drum 4 stops. The display control unit 134 is the display control unit in the display unit 102. In the electric lure operation mode, the display control unit 134 can display the water depth difference calculated by the calculation unit 133 based on the swivel distance in the speed and water depth difference area AR10. The time measuring unit 135 measures the time from the start of the automatic lure action of the corresponding electric lure action mode until it stops rotating.

[0099] The memory unit 104 stores various information corresponding to the electric fishing reel 1. The memory unit 104 includes a drive control information memory unit 141, a load power ratio memory unit 142, an intermediate winding speed memory unit 143, and a directory table memory unit 144 for line length and drum rotation position.

[0100] The drive control information memory unit 141 stores drive control information. This drive control information is used to control the drive of the drum 4 during the automatic traction operation. As mentioned above, the drive control information includes drive control parameters such as drive time, speed, and acceleration.

[0101] The load power ratio memory unit 142 stores the load power ratio of the motor drive signal corresponding to the acceleration parameter value VA. Specifically, the load power ratio memory unit 142 stores the initial load power ratios dh, dm, and dl for each acceleration parameter value VA_H, VA_M, and VA_L. Furthermore, if the load power ratio memory unit 142 has already determined the constant speed corresponding load power ratio for each speed parameter value VS, it can also establish a corresponding memory for each speed parameter value VS and the constant speed corresponding load power ratio.

[0102] The intermediate winding speed memory unit 143 stores the intermediate winding speed. The intermediate winding speed is a parameter of the rotational speed of the drum 4 specified when the upper switch unit 112a is pressed and the drum 4 is driven to rotate in the electric jigging operation mode. The intermediate winding speed can be set arbitrarily within a range lower than the maximum rotational speed of the drum 4 by the user, for example.

[0103] The line length and spool rotation position directory memory unit 144 stores the line length and spool rotation position directory. This directory displays the length of fishing line wound on each spool 4 corresponding to its rotation position. The spool rotation position corresponds to the total number of rotations of the spool 4 detected by the rotation sensor 106 from the start of line winding until completion. Here, the rotation number indicates the number of rotations of the spool 4 in one revolution. The table of line length and drum rotation position is used for: calculating the water depth by the control unit 103, calculating the winding distance by the calculation unit 133, etc.

[0104] The line length per unit rotation of the reel 4 corresponding to each reel rotation position can be defined as an approximately linear straight line. Based on this, in one example, the control unit 103 calculates a linear straight line based on the relationship between the line length when pulling out the fishing line from the reel rotation position at the end of the reel winding and the number of reel rotations, and the total number of reel rotations during winding. The control unit 103 calculates the relationship between the line length and the reel rotation position by integrating the linear straight line. This calculated relationship between the line length and the reel rotation position is stored as a table of line length and reel rotation position values. The water depth and line winding distance calculated using the table of line length and reel rotation position values ​​reflect the change in line diameter corresponding to the reel rotation position.

[0105] The motor drive circuit 105 drives the motor 8 in accordance with the control of the drum drive control unit 132. The drum drive control unit 132 changes the rotational speed of the motor 8 by varying the load power ratio of the pulse width of the motor drive signal through PWM control. The rotation sensor 106 detects: the rotation position of the drum, the number of drum rotations, and the rotation speed of the drum 4.

[0106] [Example of processing steps] Referring to the flowchart in Figure 8, an example of the processing steps performed on the reel switch 112 when the electric lure operation mode is ON, is described for the electric fishing reel 1. Step S101: In the electric fishing reel 1, the drum drive control unit 132 determines whether the pressing operation of the upper switch 112a in the reel-up switch 112 has started. In the electric lure-shaking operation mode, as described above, while the pressing of the upper switch 112a continues, the drum 4 is driven to rotate, and the fishing line is wound up.

[0107] Step S102: If the pressing operation of the upper switch 112a is started, the drum drive control unit 132 determines whether the first button 111-1 is pressed during the pressing operation of the upper switch 112a. When it is determined that the first button 111-1 is pressed, although the drive control parameters are changed (added), for convenience, the step of changing the drive control parameters is omitted in the same figure, and the process is transferred to step S112. In this case, because step S104 is skipped, the spool 4 is not driven to rotate, so the winding of the fishing line is not performed. That is, the spool drive control unit 132 does not accept the operation of pressing the upper switch unit 112a when the first button 111-1 is pressed, and instead performs the operation of rotating the spool 4.

[0108] Step S103: When it is determined that the first button 111-1 is not pressed, the calculation unit 133 calculates the starting time of the pressing operation of the upper switch unit 112a in step S101 and obtains the drum rotation position (starting drum rotation position) detected by the rotation sensor 106.

[0109] Step S104: The drum drive control unit 132 starts drive control for rotating the drum 4 based on the intermediate winding speed stored in the intermediate winding speed memory unit 143.

[0110] Step S105: After the drive control for rotating the drum 4 is started by step S104, the drum drive control unit 132 determines whether the pressure detected by the upper switch unit 112a in the pressed state has increased.

[0111] Step S106: When it is determined that the pressure is increasing, the drum drive control unit 132 sets the rotational speed of the drum 4 to a higher predetermined value than it is now, and drives the drum 4 to rotate. Alternatively, if the current rotational speed of the drum 4 is at its maximum, the process in step S106 can be skipped.

[0112] Step S107: The drum drive control unit 132 determines whether the pressing state of the upper switch unit 112a, which has continued up to this point, has been released. If it is determined that the pressed state of the upper switch part 112a has not been released, the process is to return to step S105.

[0113] Step S108: If the pressing state of the upper switch 112a is determined to be released in step S107, the drum drive control unit 132 stops the rotation drive of the drum 4.

[0114] Step S109: The calculation unit 133 obtains the rotation position of the drum 4 detected by the rotation sensor 106 when the rotation drive of the drum 4 is stopped in step S108 (the drum rotation position when stopped).

[0115] Step S110: The calculation unit 133 calculates the length (winding distance) of the fishing line wound up by the rotation of the spool 4 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper switch unit 112a. Therefore, the calculation unit 133 obtains the line length at each spool rotation position corresponding to the starting spool rotation position obtained in step S104 to the stopping spool rotation position obtained in step S109 from the line length and spool rotation position directory. The calculation unit 133 calculates the winding distance based on the cumulative result of the line length at each spool rotation position. Thus, the calculation unit 133 calculates the winding distance by using the starting spool rotation position and the stopping spool rotation position (an example of the rotation state of the spool 4) and accumulating the line length obtained from the line length and spool rotation position directory. The initial and final rotation positions of the drum are obtained by rotating the drum 4 in response to the pressing operation of the upper switch 112a. Therefore, this is an example of the rotation state of the drum 4 from the beginning to the end of a series of actions of the drum 4.

[0116] Step S111: The display control unit 134 can replace the rotation speed segment, and corresponding to the roll-up distance calculated in step S110, displays the water depth difference based on the roll-up distance calculated in step S110 in the speed and water depth difference area AR10. The water depth difference displayed here is the difference between the water depth when the user starts pressing the upper switch unit 112a during the electric manual lure operation and the water depth when the user releases the pressing operation of the upper switch unit 112a.

[0117] The display control unit 134, each time the water depth is displayed based on the roll-up distance calculated in step S110, can use a simplified value, such as rounding to the nearest decimal point, as the water depth difference. This allows the user to be prompted with a practical and easily understandable display of the water depth difference.

[0118] Step S112: If, in step S101, it is determined that the pressing operation of the upper switch 112a has not started, or in step S102, it is determined that the first button 111-1 is pressed, or after the processing of step S111, the drum drive control unit 132 determines whether the operation of pressing the lower switch 112b once has been performed. Pressing the lower switch 112b once indicates that an automatic luring action is performed. If it is determined that the operation of pressing the lower switch part 112b once has not been performed, the process returns to step S101.

[0119] Step S113: When it is determined that the lower switch section 112b has been pressed once, the drum drive control section 132 determines whether the first button 111-1 is pressed at the same time as the lower switch section 112b is pressed once. When the first button 111-1 is determined to be pressed, it becomes a change (decrease) drive control parameter. However, for convenience, the step of changing the drive control parameter is omitted in the same figure, and the process returns to step S101. Thus, the drum drive control unit 132, when the first button 111-1 is pressed, does not accept the operation of pressing the lower switch unit 112b once, and instead indicates the operation of automatic induced action.

[0120] Step S114: When it is determined that the first button 111-1 is not in a pressed state, the calculation unit 133 obtains the starting drum rotation position corresponding to the time point when the pressing operation of the lower switch unit 112b is performed in step S112.

[0121] Step S115: When it is determined in step S109 that the first button 111-1 is not pressed, the drum drive control unit 132 drives the drum 4 to rotate based on the drive control parameters included in the drive control information stored in the drive control information memory unit 141 and the load power ratio corresponding to the acceleration parameter value VA stored in the load power ratio memory unit 142. This performs one automatic induced action corresponding to the operation of pressing the lower switch unit 112b once.

[0122] The flowchart in Figure 9 shows an example of the processing steps for the drum drive control corresponding to the drive control parameters in step S115 of Figure 8. Step S1101: The drum drive control unit 132 obtains the initial load power ratio corresponding to the currently set acceleration parameter value VA from the load power ratio memory unit 142. Step S1102: The drum drive control unit 132 starts driving the motor 8 based on the obtained initial load power ratio. As shown in Figures 4(A) and 4(B), the motor 8 is driven at time t0, and the drum 4 starts rotating after a time delay of time t1. Step S1103: The time measurement unit 135 starts measuring the duration T of the drive at the same time as the drive of the motor 8 generated in step S1102 begins.

[0123] Step S1104: The drum drive control unit 132 determines whether the currently measured drive duration T is greater than or equal to the drive time parameter value VT. That is, the drum drive control unit 132 determines whether the elapsed time since the start of driving the motor 8 in step S1102 has reached the drive time parameter value VT.

[0124] Step S1105: When it is determined that the drive duration T has not reached the drive time parameter value VT, the drum drive control unit 132 determines whether the rotation speed vsp of the currently detected drum has reached the target rotation speed vtg. If the rotational speed of the drum, vsp, is determined to be below the target rotational speed, vtg, the process returns to step S1104.

[0125] Step S1106: If the drum's rotational speed vsp reaches the target rotational speed vtg, the drum drive control unit 132 performs constant speed control by maintaining the drum's rotational speed vsp at the target rotational speed vtg. At this time, the drum drive control unit 132 controls the load power ratio of the motor drive signal to ensure that the drum's rotational speed vsp is equal to the target rotational speed vtg. After processing in step S1106, the process returns to step S1104.

[0126] Step S1107: When it is determined in step S1104 that the drive duration T has reached the drive time parameter value VT, the drum drive control unit 132 stops the motor drive. After the processing of step S1107, the process moves to step 116 in FIG8. Furthermore, the time measurement unit 135 can stop the measurement of the drive duration T and reset the measured drive duration T, corresponding to the determination in step S1104 that the drive duration T has reached the drive time parameter value VT.

[0127] Return to Figure 8 for further explanation. Step S116: The calculation unit 133 obtains the drum rotation position (stop drum rotation position) corresponding to the time when the drive of the drum 4 is stopped by stopping the motor drive in step S110.

[0128] Step S117: The calculation unit 133 calculates the winding distance caused by the automatic induced action corresponding to the pressing operation of the lower switch unit 112b, which causes the spool 4 to be rotated. Step S118: The display control unit 134 displays the water depth difference calculated by step S117 based on the roll-up distance in the speed and water depth difference area AR10. After the processing of step S118, the process returns to step S101.

[0129] Furthermore, the water depth difference displayed in steps S111 and S118 can be canceled by triggering a predetermined time. For example, the display control unit 134 can cancel the display of the water depth difference after a predetermined time has elapsed, following the display of the water depth difference in steps S111 and S118. Corresponding to the cancellation of the water depth difference display, the speed and water depth difference area AR10 can be switched to display the number of segments of the rotational speed of the drum 4 at that time. Furthermore, the display control unit 134, after displaying the water depth difference through steps S111 and S118, can trigger either the pressing of the upper switch 112a corresponding to the next electric / manual lure-feeding action, or the pressing of the lower switch 112b corresponding to the automatic lure-attracting action, to eliminate the water depth difference. In other words, the display control unit 134 can eliminate the water depth difference display by triggering the start of the next operation that calculates the reel distance, i.e., the reel 4.

[0130] Based on the configuration of this embodiment described above, in the electric lure operation mode, the electric manual lure operation can be performed by continuous pressing of the upper switch 112a, and the automatic baiting operation can be performed by a single pressing of the lower switch 112b. These electric manual lure operations and automatic baiting operations each correspond to a single strong swivel. In this embodiment, each time such a strong swivel is performed, the difference in water depth corresponding to the fishing rig that causes the fishing line to be wound up by that strong swivel can be displayed on the display unit 102. The displayed water depth difference is, for example, a value in meters with a predetermined decimal place. Therefore, the user can accurately grasp how much the water depth of the fishing rig has changed (becomes shallower) corresponding to a single strong swivel performed in the electric lure operation mode. For example, the water depth of the fishing rig is displayed in the water depth area AR20 of the display unit 102. The user can determine the depth difference corresponding to a powerful swing by subtracting the depth displayed in the depth zone AR20 before the swing from the depth displayed in the depth zone AR20 after the swing. However, in this case, the user not only has to remember the depths before and after the swing, but also has to perform the calculations, resulting in a lack of speed and accuracy. In contrast, this embodiment allows the user to quickly and accurately determine the depth difference corresponding to a powerful swing.

[0131] <Variation Example> Hereinafter, variations of this embodiment will be described. The variations described below can be appropriately combined.

[0132] [First Variation] In the above embodiments, the electric fishing reel 1 displays the water depth difference during the stage when the rotation of the reel 4 stops in the electric manual lure-feeding action, or during the stage when the rotation of the reel 4 stops in the automatic lure-attracting action. That is, in the electric fishing reel 1 of the above embodiments, the water depth difference is displayed at the end of a series of actions (corresponding to one strong swing action) from the start of rotation of the reel 4 until it stops in the electric lure-feeding action mode. In this regard, the electric reel 1 for fishing in this modified example can display the water depth difference caused by the reel 4 being wound up during one powerful swing in the electric lure-shaking action mode. In this modified example, the calculation unit 133 calculates the roll-up distance at the start of the electric manual lure-shaking operation, corresponding to the start of the pressing operation of the upper switch unit 112a and the start of the rotation of the reel 4. It also calculates the roll-up distance after the pressing operation of the upper switch unit 112a is released and the rotation of the reel 4 stops. The display control unit 134 displays the water depth difference corresponding to the roll-up distance calculated by the calculation unit 133 in the speed and water depth difference area AR10 during the continued rotation of the reel 4 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper switch unit 112a in the electric manual lure-shaking operation. Furthermore, when the calculation unit 133 is in the case of automatic luring operation, the lower switch unit 112b is pressed once to calculate the winding distance during the period when the drum 4 rotates across the time corresponding to the drive time parameter value VT. The display control unit 134 displays the water depth difference calculated by the calculation unit 133 during the rotation of the drum 4 corresponding to the automatic luring operation in the speed and water depth difference area AR10. The water depth difference value displayed during the above-mentioned electric manual lure-raising or automatic baiting action corresponds to the change in the fishing line being wound up by the rotation of the spool 4, for example, increasing from zero. Furthermore, the display control unit 134 displays the water depth difference by changing the value over time, as in this modified example. In one example, it can change the value using a predetermined length unit, such as 0m, 0.1m, 0.3m, etc. For instance, if the calculation unit 133 calculates the roll-up distance in centimeters, and the display control unit 134 directly displays the calculated roll-up distance, the user might not be able to see it clearly because the water depth difference changes rapidly over a short period. Here, by displaying the change in water depth difference using a predetermined length unit as described above, the user can easily grasp the value of the water depth difference that changes over time.

[0133] [Second Variation] For example, in addition to determining the specified line length (unit line length) corresponding to the unit number of rotations (unit number of revolutions) of the drum 4, the calculation unit 133 can calculate the winding distance based on the number of rotations of the drum 4 and the unit line length detected by the rotation sensor 106 during a series of movements of the drum 4. Thus, the number of rotations of the drum 4 detected by the rotation sensor 106 during a series of movements of the drum 4 also serves as an example of the rotation state of the drum 4 from the beginning to the end of the series of movements of the drum 4.

[0134] [3rd Variation] In this modified example of the electric fishing reel 1, the time corresponding to the series of movements of the reel 4 during the electric lure-spinning operation mode can be displayed on the display unit 102 along with the water depth difference. The time displayed in this way corresponds to the time for one powerful swing (the time required for a powerful swing). The display of the time required for a powerful swing, in the electric fishing reel 1, is the length of time that the powerful swing action is performed when the reel 4 finishes one powerful swing action in the electric baiting mode. It can also display the time measured during one powerful swing action. The display of the time required for a strong swing can also be canceled by the occurrence of a trigger corresponding to the water depth difference.

[0135] [4th Variation] The electric fishing reel 1 of this modification can display the water depth difference in either the electric manual lure-shaking action or the automatic lure-attracting action in the electric lure-shaking action mode. Similarly, the electric fishing reel 1 of this modification can display the time required for the powerful swing of the third modification in either the electric manual baiting action or the automatic baiting action in the electric baiting action mode.

[0136] [5th ​​Variation] In this modified example of the electric fishing reel 1, even when the electric lure-reeling mode is not set, the user can still display the water depth difference while operating the lever 3 and performing a strong swaying motion (manual lure-reeling action). In this case, the calculation unit 133 calculates the winding distance from the start of the reel 4's rotation until the reel 4 stops rotating, corresponding to the start of the operation of winding the fishing line by the lever 3. The display control unit 134 can then display the water depth difference based on the calculated winding distance. In this modified example, the electric fishing reel 1 can either display the water depth difference fixedly when the reel 4 stops rotating, or display the water depth difference changing as the fishing line winds up during the rotation of the reel 4. Furthermore, when manually operating the jigging action, it can also display the time required for a strong swing. Therefore, the structure of this embodiment, which displays the water depth difference and the time required for strong swing, can also be applied to non-electric fishing reels that are not driven by a motor.

[0137] [Sixth Variation] In the above embodiment, the series of actions that the calculation unit 133 calculates the winding distance for, i.e., the winding drum 4, is the action from the start to the stop of one rotation of the winding drum 4 corresponding to one powerful swing. However, the series of actions that the calculation unit 133 calculates the winding distance for, i.e., the winding drum 4, is not limited to the actions of the winding drum 4 as described above. For example, a series of consecutive powerful swings, i.e., a series of consecutive movements from the start to the stop of the rotation of the winding drum 4, can also be used as the object for calculating the winding distance by the calculation unit 133. For example, the electric fishing reel 1 allows setting drive control parameters for speed, drive time, and stop time during automatic baiting. The electric fishing reel 1 repeatedly performs the following actions: corresponding to the start of the automatic baiting action, the reel 4 rotates at speed [SPEED] across the drive time [DRIVE_TIME]; once the drive time [DRIVE_TIME] has elapsed, the rotation of the reel 4 stops at the stop time [STOP_TIME]. The electric fishing reel 1 also stops the rotation of the reel 4 corresponding to the end of the automatic baiting action. During this automatic baiting action, the rotation of the reel 4 from the start of the automatic baiting action to the end of the action can be used as the calculation object for the winding distance, i.e., a series of actions of the reel 4.

[0138] [Seventh Variation] In the above embodiments, in the operation of selecting the parameters of the object to be changed and changing the parameter value of the driving control parameters of the object to be changed, the two second buttons 111-2 and the third button 111-3 are used as an up button and a down button, respectively. However, the number of operators used in the operation of selecting parameters of the object and changing the parameter values ​​of the driving control parameters of the object is not limited to two; for example, one is also acceptable. When there is only one operand, if the operand is a button, the parameters or parameter values ​​of the selectable object can be changed cyclically each time it is pressed. Furthermore, if the operand is a joystick or similar device, the parameters or parameter values ​​of the object can be changed sequentially in a forward order when the joystick is in a specified direction, and in reverse order when the joystick is in another direction.

[0139] [8th Variation] In the above embodiments, the buttons 111 (first button 111-1, second button 111-2, and third button 111-3) can be examples of physical entities. However, the buttons 111 can also be, for example, virtual entities of images displayed on the display section 102 of a touch panel.

[0140] Furthermore, the program for implementing the functions of the electric fishing reel 1 in the above embodiment can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The processing of the electric fishing reel 1 can be performed by loading the program recorded on this recording medium into the computer system and executing it. Here, "loading the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system and executing it" includes installing the program into the computer system. The term "computer system" here includes hardware such as the operating system and peripherals. Furthermore, "computer system" can include multiple computer devices connected to a network via communication lines such as the Internet, WAN (Wide Area Network), LAN (Local Area Network), and dedicated lines. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording medium" can be portable media such as floppy disks (FD), optical disks (MO), ROMs, and CD-ROMs, or memory devices such as hard disks (HD) built into the computer system. Thus, the recording medium storing the program can be a non-temporary recording medium such as a CD-ROM. Furthermore, the recording medium includes both internal and external recording media of the transmission server from which the program can be accessed. The code of the program stored on the recording medium of the transmission server may differ from the code of the program that can be executed on the terminal device. That is, it is not limited to being stored on the transmission server, but can be downloaded from the transmission server and installed on the terminal device to be executed there. Furthermore, the program may be divided into multiple parts, each downloaded at different times and then combined on the terminal device; the transmission servers from which the divided programs are sent may be different. Further, "recording medium that can be read by a computer" includes volatile memory (RAM) within the computer systems of both the server and the client when the program is transmitted via the network, which can retain the program for a fixed period. Moreover, the program may only implement a portion of the aforementioned functions. Furthermore, a differential file (differential program) may be created by combining the aforementioned functions with a program already stored in the computer system.

[0141] 1: Electric fishing reel 2: Cable reel body 3: Control lever 4: Roll 4a: Reel body 5: Clutch operating lever 6: Clutch mechanism 7: Motor housing 8: Motor 9: Motor bracket 10: Ontology Framework 11: First lateral wall 12: Second lateral wall 13: Connecting structural components 14: Install foot plates 20: Side Cover 21: First side cover 22: Second side cover 23: Connector Section 24: Protective cap 30: Front Cover 40: Meter counter casing 41: Display control panel 50: Handle shaft 51: Control lever arm 52: Control lever knob 53: Traction 55: Uniform winding 101: Operations Department 102: Display Section 103: Control Department 104: Memory Department 105: Motor drive circuit 106: Rotation sensor 111-1: Button 1 111-2: Second button 111-3: The 3rd button 112: Roll-up switch 112a: Upper switch section 112b: Lower switch section 131: Parameter Setting Section 132: Drum Drive Control Unit 133: Calculation Department 134: Display Control Unit 135: Time Measurement Department 141: Drive Control Information Memory Department 142: Load power ratio memory unit 143: Middle Roll-up Speed ​​Memory Section 144: Memory Section of Table of Line Length and Drum Rotation Position

Claims

1. A display control device for a fishing reel, comprising: a calculation unit that calculates the reel winding distance caused by a series of actions corresponding to a strong swinging motion equivalent to the enticement action performed by the user on an operating switch during the period when the reel is electrically rotated in the rotation direction of the fishing line winding; and a display control unit that can display the reel winding distance calculated by the calculation unit.

2. The display control device as described in request item 1, wherein, The aforementioned display control unit displays the water depth of the fishing rig position corresponding to the start of the aforementioned series of actions from the start of the aforementioned series of actions to the end of the aforementioned series of actions on the aforementioned display unit, based on the roll-up distance calculated by the aforementioned calculation unit at the end of the aforementioned series of actions.

3. The display control device as described in request item 2, wherein, The aforementioned display control unit displays the difference in water depth between the fishing rig position and the position corresponding to the start of the aforementioned series of actions, based on the roll-up distance calculated by the aforementioned calculation unit at the end of the aforementioned series of actions.

4. A display control device as described in any of requests 1 to 3, wherein, The aforementioned display control unit displays the roll-up distance calculated by the aforementioned calculation unit during the aforementioned series of operations.

5. A display control device as described in any of requests 1 to 3, wherein, The aforementioned calculation unit calculates the aforementioned winding distance based on the wire diameter of the aforementioned drum corresponding to the rotational position of the aforementioned drum from the start of rotation to the stop in a series of actions.

6. A display control device as described in any of requests 1 to 3, wherein, The aforementioned display control unit is equipped with a time measuring unit that measures the time from the beginning to the end of the aforementioned series of actions. The aforementioned display control unit controls the aforementioned display unit to display the aforementioned roll-up distance and the time measured by the aforementioned time measuring unit.

7. A display control device as described in any of requests 1 to 3, wherein, The aforementioned display control unit, in response to the completion of the aforementioned series of actions, switches the display of the rotation speed displayed up to this point in the aforementioned display unit to a display based on the aforementioned roll-up distance.

8. A fishing reel, comprising a display and control device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A display control method for a fishing reel, comprising: a calculation step, wherein during the period when the reel is electrically rotated in the rotation direction of reel winding in response to an operation performed by a user on an operating unit, the reel is calculated to calculate the distance the fishing line is wound up by a series of actions corresponding to a strong swinging motion equivalent to the aforementioned enticement action, performed by the reel from the start of rotation to the stop; and a display control step, wherein a display unit displays the reel distance calculated in the aforementioned calculation step.

10. A display control program that enables a computer used as a display control device for a fishing reel to have the following functions: a calculation unit that calculates the winding distance of the fishing line caused by a series of actions corresponding to a strong swinging motion equivalent to the enticement action performed by the user on the operating unit while the reel is electrically rotated in the rotation direction of the fishing line winding; and a display control unit that displays the winding distance calculated by the calculation unit.

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