Fishing reel

Abstract

The objective of this invention is to provide a fishing reel that can apply sufficient braking force to the reel when the fishing line is released. The means to solve this objective is an electric reel (1) comprising: a reel body (3), a rotating shaft (10), and a braking mechanism (15). The reel body (3) has a hub (41). The end of the rotating shaft (10) is disposed inside the hub (41) of the reel body (3). The braking mechanism (15) comprises: a cylindrical portion (43), first friction members (45a) and (45b), second friction members (47a) and (47b), a pressing member (51), and an adjusting member (53). The cylindrical portion (43) is non-rotatably disposed relative to the hub (41). The first friction members (45a) and (45b) are non-rotatably disposed relative to the cylindrical portion (43). The second friction members (47a) and (47b) are non-rotatably disposed relative to the rotating shaft (10). The pressing member (51) presses the second friction members (47a) and (47b) against the first friction members (45a) and (45b). The adjusting member (53) is provided on the hub (41) to adjust the pressing force of the pressing member (51).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing reel, and more particularly to a double-bearing reel. Prior Art

[0002] The dual-bearing reel described in Patent Document 1 comprises a reel body; a spool rotatably supported by the reel body and wound with fishing line; a spool shaft that rotates integrally with the spool; and a braking mechanism that brakes the rotation of the spool to adjust the payout speed when paying out the fishing line. The reel body has a hub. The braking force applied to the spool's rotation is adjusted by adjusting a cover member rotatably mounted on the hub.

[0003] Specifically, in the dual-bearing reel described in Patent Document 1, a spool shaft, which rotates integrally with the spool, is rotatably mounted on a hub via bearings. A braking mechanism comprises a cover member and a friction member, rotatably mounted on the hub. The friction member is positioned between the cover member and the front end of the spool shaft. Rotating the cover member adjusts the friction between the spool shaft and the friction member, thereby applying a braking force to the rotation of the spool, which rotates integrally with the spool shaft. [Prior Art Literature] [Patent Document]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-15653 Summary of the Invention

[0005] [Problems to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Conventional fishing reels brake the spool's rotation by pressing the end of the rotating shaft (in this case, the spool shaft) against a friction member. However, the small contact surface between the rotating shaft and the friction member prevents sufficient braking force. For example, dual-bearing reels, particularly large electric reels designed for catching large fish, often struggle to provide sufficient braking force due to the heavy fishing gear used. Furthermore, even if sufficient braking force is achieved, if the rotating shaft rotates when the spool rotates in the direction of line reeling, braking force will act on the rotating shaft. In particular, if the spool is driven by the motor in the direction of line reeling, the braking force acting on the rotating shaft will place a load on the motor. This load on the motor can cause motor failure or increase motor power consumption. Furthermore, when the cover member serving as the adjustment member rotates in a loosening direction, the screw engagement between the adjustment member and the hub portion is disengaged, and there is also a problem that the adjustment member may fall or be lost.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a fishing reel that prevents the motor from being affected by the braking force of the brake mechanism when the spool rotates in the direction of line reeling, particularly when the spool is rotated in the direction of line reeling by a motor, thereby providing sufficient braking force on the spool when the line is paid out. Furthermore, a fishing reel is provided that prevents the adjustment member from falling or being lost even when the adjustment member is excessively loosened. [Technical means to solve the problem]

[0008] A first aspect of the present invention provides a fishing reel comprising a reel body, a rotating shaft, and a brake mechanism. The reel body comprises a main body and a hub protruding from the main body. The rotating shaft is rotatably supported by the main body. At least a portion of the rotating shaft is disposed within the hub. The brake mechanism brakes the rotation of the rotating shaft relative to the main body.

[0009] The braking structure comprises a cylindrical portion, a first friction member, a second friction member, a pressing member, and an adjustment member. The cylindrical portion is disposed within the hub portion so as to be non-rotatable relative to the hub portion. The first friction member is disposed non-rotatably relative to the cylindrical portion. The second friction member is disposed non-rotatably relative to the rotating shaft. The second friction member contacts the first friction member.

[0010] The pressing member presses one of the first friction member and the second friction member toward the other of the first friction member and the second friction member. The adjusting member is provided on the hub portion. The adjusting member adjusts the pressing force of the pressing member.

[0011] In the first aspect of the fishing reel, the adjustment member adjusts the pressing force of the first friction member, which prevents the cylindrical portion from rotating, and the second friction member, which prevents the rotating shaft from rotating. When the rotating shaft rotates in this state, the first and second friction members slide against each other, generating friction between them. By using this friction as braking force, sufficient braking force can be applied to the spool to stop the rotation of the rotating shaft. This means that sufficient braking force can be applied to the spool when the fishing line is being released.

[0012] Furthermore, the above-mentioned fishing reel can be used together with a structure that allows the spool to rotate in a manner that does not affect the motor due to the braking force of the brake structure when the motor rotates the spool in the direction of winding the fishing line.

[0013] A second aspect of the present invention is a fishing reel according to the first aspect, wherein the braking structure further comprises a contact friction material. The contact friction material is disposed between the first friction member and the second friction member. The first friction member and the second friction member are in contact via the contact friction material.

[0014] In the fishing reel of the second aspect, since the first and second friction members are in contact via the contact friction material, an ideal friction force is generated between the first and second friction members. This friction force can exert a sufficient braking force on the spool when the fishing line is released.

[0015] According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the fishing reel according to the second aspect, the contact friction material is integrally provided on at least one of the first friction member and the second friction member.

[0016] In the fishing reel of the third aspect, friction can be ideally generated between the first friction member and the second friction member. Due to this friction, sufficient braking force can be applied to the spool when the fishing line is released.

[0017] A fourth aspect of the present invention is a fishing reel according to any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising a fixing structure. The fixing structure is configured to fix the cylindrical portion to the hub. The fixing structure comprises: a hole provided in the hub; a protrusion provided in the cylindrical portion and inserted into the hole; and a retaining member for preventing the protrusion from falling out of the hole.

[0018] In the fishing reel of the fourth aspect, the fixing structure allows the cylindrical portion to be appropriately fixed inside the hub portion so as to be non-rotatable relative to the hub portion.

[0019] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fishing reel according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the cylindrical portion has a first engaging portion, and the first friction member has a second engaging portion that is non-rotatably engaged with the first engaging portion.

[0020] In the fishing reel according to the fifth aspect, by engaging the second engaging portion of the first friction member with the first engaging portion of the tubular portion, the first friction member can be easily and non-rotatably arranged with respect to the tubular portion.

[0021] A sixth aspect of the present invention is a fishing reel according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the rotating shaft has a third engaging portion, and the second friction member has a fourth engaging portion that is non-rotatably engaged with the third engaging portion.

[0022] In the fishing reel of the sixth aspect, by engaging the fourth engaging portion of the second friction member with the third engaging portion of the rotating shaft, the second friction member can be easily and non-rotatably arranged with respect to the rotating shaft.

[0023] A seventh aspect of the present invention is a fishing reel according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the adjustment member is provided in a retractable manner relative to the hub. The adjustment member includes an adjustment protrusion. The adjustment protrusion adjusts the pressure applied by the pressing member to press one of the first and second friction members toward the other of the first and second friction members.

[0024] In the fishing reel of the seventh aspect, the pressing force can be easily adjusted by adjusting the convex portion.

[0025] According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the fishing reel according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the adjustment member includes a first restriction portion that restricts movement of the adjustment member relative to the cylindrical portion in the axial direction of the rotation axis.

[0026] In the fishing reel of the eighth aspect, the first limiting portion of the adjusting member can limit the adjustment member from being separated from the cylindrical portion. This can prevent the adjustment member from falling or being lost even when the adjustment member is excessively loosened.

[0027] According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the fishing reel according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the cylindrical portion includes a second restricting portion that restricts movement of the adjustment member in the axial direction of the rotation axis.

[0028] In the fishing reel of the ninth aspect, the second limiting portion of the cylindrical portion can easily limit the adjustment member from being separated from the cylindrical portion. This can prevent the adjustment member from falling off or being lost even if the adjustment member is excessively loosened.

[0029] A tenth aspect of the present invention is a fishing reel according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, wherein a plurality of first friction members spaced apart in the axial direction of the rotating shaft form a first friction member set, and a plurality of second friction members contacting the plurality of first friction members form a second friction member set.

[0030] In the fishing reel of the tenth aspect, friction can be more preferably generated between the first friction member group and the second friction member group. This friction can apply sufficient braking force to the spool when the fishing line is released.

[0031] According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the fishing reel according to the tenth aspect, the first friction member group includes a pair of first friction members spaced apart from each other in the axial direction of the rotating shaft. The second friction member group is disposed between the pair of first friction members. The second friction member group includes a pair of second friction members that are in contact with each of the pair of first friction members. A pressing member is disposed between the pair of second friction members. The pressing member presses the pair of second friction members toward the pair of first friction members.

[0032] In the fishing reel of the eleventh aspect, friction can be generated more ideally between the first friction member group and the second friction member group. [Effects of the Invention]

[0033] According to the present invention, a sufficient braking force can be applied to the spool of a fishing reel when the fishing line is released. In addition, when the adjustment member of the fishing reel is excessively loosened, the adjustment member can be prevented from falling or being lost. Simple diagram description

[0034] [Figure 1] is a perspective view of the dual-bearing reel. FIG2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line II in FIG1. FIG3 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the second rotation transmission mechanism and the brake structure of FIG2 . [Figure 4] is an exploded perspective view of the brake structure. FIG5A is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the brake structure of FIG2. FIG5B is a cross-sectional view showing a partially enlarged portion of the brake structure, taken along the cutting line VB in FIG1 . FIG6 is a cross-sectional view of a modified example in which a portion of the brake structure is enlarged, taken along the cutting line VB in FIG1 . Implementation Method

[0035] As an example of a fishing reel according to the present invention, an embodiment of an electric fishing reel, a dual-bearing fishing reel, will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG1 , the electric fishing reel 1 includes a reel body 3, a handle 5, and a spool 7. As shown in FIG2 , the electric fishing reel 1 further includes a spool shaft 9 that rotatably supports the spool 7; a first rotation transmission mechanism 11; a second rotation transmission mechanism 12; and a clutch mechanism 13. The electric fishing reel 1 further includes a brake structure 15 that applies a braking force to the rotation of the rotating shaft 10, and a fixing structure 17.

[0036] In the following description, the axial direction refers to the direction in which the axis X1 of the spool shaft 9 extends and the direction in which the axis X2 of the rotating shaft 10 extends. The radial direction refers to the radial direction away from the axis X1 of the spool shaft 9 and the radial direction away from the axis X2 of the rotating shaft 10.

[0037] The circumferential direction refers to the circumferential direction around the axis X1 of the spool shaft 9 and the circumferential direction around the axis X2 of the rotation shaft 10. The circumferential direction includes the rotation direction of the spool shaft 9 and the rotation direction of the axis X2 of the rotation shaft 10.

[0038] As shown in FIG2 , the reel body 3 includes a first reel body 19, a second reel body 21, and a connecting portion 23. The first reel body 19 and the second reel body 21 are arranged axially spaced apart from each other. The first reel body 19 and the second reel body 21 are connected to each other via the connecting portion 23.

[0039] The first reel body 19 includes a first side plate 19a and a first cover 19b. The first cover 19b includes a side cover 19b1 and a hub cover 19b2. The side cover 19b1 covers the first side plate 19a. The side cover 19b1 is attached to the first side plate 19a.

[0040] A mechanism accommodating space S is formed between the side cover 19b1 and the first cover 19b. The hub cover 19b2 is mounted on the side cover 19b1. For example, the hub cover 19b2 is mounted on the outer surface of the side cover 19b1.

[0041] The second reel body 21 includes a second side plate 21a, a second cover 21b, and an axis retaining portion 21c. The second side plate 21a is spaced apart from the first side plate 19a in the axial direction. The second side plate 21a is connected to the first side plate 19a via a connecting portion 23.

[0042] The first side plate 19a is integrally formed with the second side plate 21a and the connecting portion 23 to form the frame of the reel body 3. The second cover 21b covers the second side plate 21a. The second cover 21b is attached to the second side plate 21a.

[0043] The shaft holding portion 21c is arranged between the spool 7 and the second cover 21b in the axial direction. The shaft holding portion 21c is attached to the second side plate 21a. The shaft holding portion 21c supports the spool shaft 9 via the bearing 61a.

[0044] As shown in FIG2 , the handle 5 is axially disposed on the outer side of the first reel body 19. The handle 5 is rotatably supported by the reel body 3. For example, the handle 5 is rotatably supported by the first reel body 19. Rotating the handle 5 causes the spool 7 to rotate.

[0045] The spool 7 is rotatably mounted on the reel body 3. The spool 7 is axially disposed between the first reel body 19 and the second reel body 21. The spool 7 is rotatably supported on the spool shaft 9. For example, the spool 7 is mounted on the spool shaft 9 via a bearing 61b.

[0046] As shown in Figure 2, the spool shaft 9 has an axis X1. The spool shaft 9 is rotatably mounted on the reel body 3. A sun gear 36 of the planetary gear mechanism 33, described later, is mounted on one end of the spool shaft 9. The other end of the spool shaft 9 is rotatably supported by the shaft retaining portion 21c via a bearing 61a.

[0047] The rotating shaft 10 has an axis X2. The rotating shaft 10 is axially disposed adjacent to the spool shaft 9. The rotating shaft 10 rotatably supports the reel body 3. In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 10 is rotatably supported relative to the reel body 3 such that the axis X2 of the rotating shaft 10 is concentric with the axis X1 of the spool shaft 9.

[0048] One end portion of the rotating shaft 10 is disposed inside a hub portion 41 described later. The other end portion of the rotating shaft 10 is connected to a carrier 37 of a planetary gear mechanism 33 described later so as to rotate integrally therewith.

[0049] As shown in FIG2 , the first rotation transmission mechanism 11 transmits the rotation of the motor 25 to the spool 7. The first rotation transmission mechanism 11 includes a plurality of gears (not shown). The first rotation transmission mechanism 11 is disposed between the spool 7 and the second cover 21 b.

[0050] The first rotation transmission mechanism 11 transmits the rotation of the motor 25 to the spool shaft 9 via a plurality of gears (not shown). The rotation of the spool shaft 9 is transmitted from a sun gear 36 provided at one end of the spool shaft 9 to a ring gear 34 via a plurality of planetary gears 35 of a planetary gear mechanism 33 (described later). The rotation of the ring gear 34 is then transmitted to the spool 7, which rotates integrally with the ring gear 34.

[0051] Furthermore, while the motor 25 rotates the spool 7 in the line-reeling direction via the first rotation transmission mechanism 11, the spool shaft 9, and the planetary gear mechanism 33, the carrier 37 does not rotate. In other words, the brake mechanism 15 is not activated. Therefore, the motor 25 is not affected by the braking force of the brake mechanism 15 and can rotate the spool 7 in the line-reeling direction.

[0052] The motor 25 is used to rotate the reel 7. The motor 25 is located in front of the reel 7. The motor 25 is located between the first cover 19b and the second cover 21b. The motor 25 is connected to the first rotation transmission mechanism 11. The rotation of the motor 25 is transmitted to the reel 7 via the first rotation transmission mechanism 11.

[0053] As shown in FIG3 , the second rotation transmission mechanism 12 is housed in the mechanism housing space S. The second rotation transmission mechanism 12 transmits the rotation of the handle 5 to the spool 7. For example, the second rotation transmission mechanism 12 includes a drive shaft 27 that rotates integrally with the handle 5; a drive gear 29 that rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the drive shaft 27; a pinion gear 31; and a planetary gear mechanism 33.

[0054] As shown in Figure 3, the drive gear 29 is rotatably supported by the first reel body 19. For example, the drive gear 29 is rotatably supported by the first side plate 19a and the first cover 19b. The drive gear 29 meshes with the pinion gear 31. The rotation of the drive gear 29 is transmitted to the pinion gear 31.

[0055] The pinion gear 31 is positioned between the spool 7 and the first cover 19b. For example, the pinion gear 31 is positioned between the planetary gear mechanism 33 and the first cover 19b. The pinion gear 31 is positioned radially outward of the rotating shaft 10. The pinion gear 31 is movable on the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 10 in an axial direction extending toward the axis X2 of the rotating shaft 10. The pinion gear 31 engages with a carrier 37 of the planetary gear mechanism 33, described later.

[0056] As shown in FIG3 , the planetary gear mechanism 33 is disposed between the pinion 31 and the spool 7. For example, the planetary gear mechanism 33 is disposed axially between the flange 7a of the spool 7 and the spool cover 7b. The spool cover 7b is fixed to the outer periphery of the flange 7a of the spool 7.

[0057] The reel cover 7b is rotatably supported by the first side plate 19a via a bearing 61c. The reel cover 7b is rotatably supported by the carrier 37 of the planetary gear mechanism 33 via a bearing 61d.

[0058] The planetary gear mechanism 33 is arranged radially outward of one end portion of the spool shaft 9. The planetary gear mechanism 33 includes a ring gear 34, a plurality of planetary gears 35, a sun gear 36, and a carrier 37. The ring gear 34 is fixed to the outer periphery of the flange 7a of the spool 7. A plurality of planetary gears 35, for example, three planetary gears 35, are arranged radially between the ring gear 34 and the sun gear 36. The sun gear 36 is mounted so as to be rotatable integrally with the spool shaft 9. The carrier 37 is connected to the spool shaft 9 so as to be rotatable relative to the spool shaft 9. The carrier 37 is connected to the rotating shaft 10 so as to be rotatable integrally with the rotating shaft 10.

[0059] The clutch mechanism 13 shown in FIG3 switches from one of a clutch-on state and a clutch-off state to the other. The clutch-on state is when the rotation of the handle 5 is transmitted to the spool 7. The clutch-off state is when the rotation of the handle 5 is not transmitted to the spool 7, allowing the spool to rotate freely, such as when the fishing gear is dropped.

[0060] In the clutch-on state, the pinion 31 and the carrier 37 are engaged, and the pinion 31 and the carrier 37 rotate integrally with each other. In the clutch-on state, the rotation of the pinion 31 and the carrier 37 is transmitted to the ring gear 34 and the spool 7 via the three planetary gears 35.

[0061] In the clutch-on state, when the pinion 31 moves in the axial direction away from the spool 7, the engagement between the pinion 31 and the carrier 37 is released. As a result, the rotation of the pinion 31 is no longer transmitted to the spool 7 via the planetary gear mechanism 33. This state is the clutch-off state.

[0062] The clutch-on state and the clutch-off state are switched by operating the clutch operating member 38 shown in FIG1 . For example, the clutch operating member 38 activates the clutch control mechanism 14 shown in FIG3 , switching the clutch-on state and the clutch-off state. The structure of the clutch control mechanism 14 is similar to that of conventional technology, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

[0063] In the electric cable reel 1 having the aforementioned structure, as shown in FIG2 , the cable reel body 3 further includes a hub 41. Specifically, the cable reel body 3 includes a first cable reel body 19, a second cable reel body 21, a connecting portion 23, and the hub 41. The first cable reel body 19, the second cable reel body 21, and the connecting portion 23 are examples of the cable reel body.

[0064] The hub 41 is provided on the first reel body 19. For example, the hub 41 is provided on the first cover 19b. Specifically, the hub 41 protrudes from the side cover 19b1. The hub 41 is integrally formed with the side cover 19b1. The hub 41 passes through the hole 19b3 of the hub cover 19b2 and is positioned axially outward from the outer surface of the hub cover 19b2.

[0065] As shown in Figures 4, 5A, and 5B, at least a portion of the rotating shaft 10 is disposed on the hub 41. For example, the other end of the rotating shaft 10 is disposed on the hub 41. The hub 41 includes a hub body 41a, a male threaded portion 41b, a bottom wall 41c as shown in Figure 5A, and a pair of through-holes 41d as shown in Figure 5A.

[0066] As shown in Figures 5A and 5B, the male thread portion 41b is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the hub body 41a. The bottom wall 41c is provided for arranging the brake structure 15. The bottom wall 41c is formed to face the adjustment member 53 described later in the axial direction.

[0067] The bottom wall 41c is formed on the inner circumference of the hub body 41a. A hole 41e is formed in the bottom wall 41c, through which the rotating shaft 10 is inserted. The rotating shaft 10 is supported on the inner circumference of the hole 41e via the bearing member 42. A pair of through-holes 41d are provided in the bottom wall 41c. As shown in FIG5A , the pair of through-holes 41d extend through the bottom wall 41c. The pair of through-holes 41d constitute the fixing structure 17.

[0068] 4 , the braking structure 15 brakes the rotation of the rotating shaft 10 relative to the reel body 3. For example, the braking structure 15 brakes the rotation of the rotating shaft 10 relative to the hub 41.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 4 , FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B , the brake structure 15 includes: a cylindrical portion 43 , a first friction member group 45 , a second friction member group 47 , contact friction materials 49 a and 49 b , a pressing member 51 and an adjustment member 53 .

[0070] 5A, the cylindrical portion 43 is non-rotatably disposed inside the hub 41. The cylindrical portion 43 includes a bottomed cylindrical portion 43a, a pair of slits 43b, a flange 43c, a retaining protrusion 43d, and a protruding portion 43e.

[0071] As shown in Figures 5A and 5B , the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a is formed into a bottomed cylindrical shape. A hole is formed in the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a for inserting the rotating shaft. As shown in Figure 5A , a pair of slits 43b are provided in the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a. The pair of slits 43b extend axially along the wall of the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a. The pair of slits 43b are an example of a first engaging portion.

[0072] As shown in Figures 5A and 5B, the collar 43c protrudes radially outward from the wall of the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a on the opening side of the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a. The collar 43c abuts the front end of the hub 41. An O-ring 48 is disposed radially between the collar 43c and the adjustment member 53.

[0073] The anti-slip protrusion 43d restricts axial movement of the adjustment member 53. The anti-slip protrusion 43d is provided on the inner circumference of the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a. The anti-slip protrusion 43d protrudes radially inward from the inner circumference of the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a on the opening side of the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a. The anti-slip protrusion 43d is an example of a second restricting portion.

[0074] The protrusions 43e include a pair of protrusions 43e. The pair of protrusions 43e are provided on the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a. For example, the pair of protrusions 43e protrude axially from the bottom of the bottomed cylindrical portion 43a. The pair of protrusions 43e are inserted into the pair of through-holes 41d. This prevents the cylindrical portion 43 from rotating relative to the hub 41. The pair of protrusions 43e constitute the fixing structure 17.

[0075] As shown in Figure 4 , the first friction member group 45 includes a plurality of first friction members 45a and 45b. In this embodiment, the first friction member group 45 includes a pair of first friction members 45a and 45b. As shown in Figure 5A , the pair of first friction members 45a and 45b are non-rotatably mounted on the cylindrical portion 43. The pair of first friction members 45a and 45b are spaced apart from each other in the axial direction.

[0076] 5A and 5B, the pair of first friction members 45a and 45b each include a first body 45c1, a pair of engaging protrusions 45c2, and a first hole 45c3. The first body 45c1 is formed in a circular plate shape.

[0077] As shown in Figures 4 and 5A , a pair of engaging protrusions 45c2 protrude radially outward from the outer periphery of the first body 45c1. As shown in Figure 5A , the pair of engaging protrusions 45c2 non-rotatably engage with the pair of slits 43b. The pair of engaging protrusions 45c2 is an example of a second engaging portion. As shown in Figures 5A and 5B , a first hole 45c3 extends through the first body 45c1. The rotating shaft 10 is inserted through the first hole 45c3.

[0078] As shown in Figure 4 , the second friction member group 47 includes a plurality of second friction members 47a and 47b. In this embodiment, the second friction member group 47 includes a pair of second friction members 47a and 47b. As shown in Figures 5A and 5B , the pair of second friction members 47a and 47b are non-rotatably disposed relative to the rotating shaft 10. The pair of second friction members 47a and 47b are spaced apart from each other in the axial direction.

[0079] As shown in Figures 5A and 5B , a pair of second friction members 47a and 47b are positioned between a pair of first friction members 45a and 45b. The pair of second friction members 47a and 47b are in contact with the pair of first friction members 45a and 45b, respectively. Specifically, the pair of second friction members 47a and 47b are in contact with the pair of first friction members 45a and 45b, respectively, via contact friction materials 49a and 49b.

[0080] As shown in Figures 5A and 5B, the pair of second friction members 47a and 47b each includes a second main body 47c1 and a second hole portion 47c2. The second main body 47c1 is formed in a circular plate shape. The second hole portion 47c2 penetrates the second main body 47c1. The inner circumference of the second hole portion 47c2 is formed in a non-circular shape.

[0081] The rotating shaft 10 is inserted through the second hole 47c2. The second hole 47c2 is non-rotatably engaged with the engaging portion 10a of the rotating shaft 10. The engaging portion 10a has a non-circular outer peripheral surface. The second hole 47c2 is an example of a fourth engaging portion. The engaging portion 10a is an example of a third engaging portion.

[0082] As shown in Figures 4, 5A, and 5B, the contact friction materials 49a and 49b are disposed between the first friction members 45a and 45b and the second friction members 47a and 47b. The contact friction materials 49a and 49b are integrally provided with at least one of the first friction members 45a and 45b and the second friction members 47a and 47b.

[0083] In this embodiment, contact friction materials 49a and 49b are provided on the pair of first friction members 45a and 45b, respectively. Specifically, contact friction materials 49a and 49b are provided on the pair of first friction members 45a and 45b, respectively. Contact friction materials 49a and 49b may also be adhered to the pair of second friction members 47a and 47b, respectively. Contact friction materials 49a and 49b are preferably made of carbon or felt.

[0084] This embodiment shows an example in which contact friction materials 49a, 49b are disposed between the first friction members 45a, 45b and the second friction members 47a, 47b. In this case, the first friction members 45a, 45b and the second friction members 47a, 47b are in contact with each other via the contact friction materials 49a, 49b. Alternatively, the first friction members 45a, 45b and the second friction members 47a, 47b may be in direct contact with each other without using the contact friction materials 49a, 49b.

[0085] A C-shaped ring 53f is installed at the front end of the rotating shaft 10 to prevent the first friction member group 45, the second friction member group 47, the contact friction materials 49a, 49b, and the pressing member 51 from falling off.

[0086] As shown in FIG4 , the pressing member 51 includes a pair of pressing members 51a and 51b. The pair of pressing members 51a and 51b presses one of the first friction members 45a and 45b and the second friction members 47a and 47b toward the other of the first friction members 45a and 45b and the second friction members 47a and 47b.

[0087] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 5A and 5B , the pressing member 51 presses the second friction members 47a and 47b against the first friction members 45a and 45b. The pair of pressing members 51a and 51b are disposed radially outward of the rotating shaft 10, between the pair of second friction members 47a and 47b. For example, the pair of pressing members 51a and 51b are each a disc spring.

[0088] A washer 51c is placed between the pair of pressing members 51a and 51b. The pair of pressing members 51a and 51b are compressed and positioned between the washer 51c and the pair of second friction members 47a and 47b, respectively. This allows the pair of second friction members 47a and 47b to be pressed against the pair of first friction members 45a and 45b, respectively, by the pair of pressing members 51a and 51b.

[0089] The adjustment member 53 shown in FIG4 is used to adjust the pressing force of the pressing member 51. As shown in FIG5A and FIG5B, the adjustment member 53 is provided on the hub 41. The adjustment member 53 is provided so as to be able to advance and retreat relative to the hub 41.

[0090] As shown in Figures 5A and 5B, the adjustment member 53 includes a knob portion 53a, a female thread portion 53b, an adjustment protrusion 53c, and a fixed wheel 53d. The knob portion 53a is formed into a bottomed cylindrical shape. The female thread portion 53b is formed on the inner circumference of the knob portion 53a. The female thread portion 53b is threadedly engaged with the male thread portion 41b of the hub portion 41.

[0091] The adjustment projection 53c adjusts the pressing force with which the pressing member 51 presses one of the first friction members 45a, 45b and the second friction members 47a, 47b toward the other of the first friction members 45a, 45b and the second friction members 47a, 47b. In this embodiment, the adjustment projection 53c adjusts the pressing force with which the pressing member 51 presses the second friction members 47a, 47b toward the first friction members 45a, 45b.

[0092] An adjustment protrusion 53c protrudes from the bottom of the knob portion 53a. The adjustment protrusion 53c is cylindrical in shape. The adjustment protrusion 53c presses the first friction member 45a. Specifically, the adjustment protrusion 53c presses the first friction member 45a via a washer 53e. The cylindrical portion 43 is radially disposed between the adjustment protrusion 53c and the hub 41.

[0093] As shown in Figures 5A and 5B, the fixed wheel 53d restricts axial movement of the adjustment member 53 relative to the cylindrical portion 43. The fixed wheel 53d is attached to the front end of the adjustment protrusion 53c. Specifically, the fixed wheel 53d is attached to the front end of the adjustment protrusion 53c so as to protrude radially outward from the outer circumference of the adjustment protrusion 53c.

[0094] As shown in FIG5B , when the adjustment member 53 moves away from the spool, the fixing wheel 53d abuts against the anti-fall-off protrusion 43d of the cylindrical portion 43, thereby preventing the adjustment member 53 from falling off the cylindrical portion 43. The fixing wheel 53 is an example of a first restricting portion.

[0095] The fixing structure 17 shown in FIG5A is used to fix the cylindrical portion 43 to the hub portion 41. The fixing structure 17 includes a pair of protrusions 43e, a pair of through-holes 41d, and a pair of retaining members 55. As described above, the pair of protrusions 43e are provided on the cylindrical portion 43. As described above, the pair of through-holes 41d are provided on the hub portion 41.

[0096] As shown in FIG5A , a pair of retaining members 55 each prevent the pair of protrusions 43e from being removed from the pair of through-holes 41d. For example, the retaining members 55 are push nuts. When the pair of protrusions 43e are inserted through the pair of through-holes 41d, the retaining members 55 are each attached to the distal end of the pair of protrusions 43e.

[0097] The brake mechanism 15, having the aforementioned structure, operates as follows. The angler rotates the adjustment member 53 to adjust the pressing force of the brake mechanism 15. When the angler sets the clutch mechanism 13 to the clutch-off position, the fishing line is continuously fed, causing the spool 7 to rotate. The rotation of the spool 7 is transmitted to the carrier 37 via the ring gear 34 and the plurality of planetary gears 35. The rotating shaft 10 rotates together with the carrier 37.

[0098] The pair of second friction members 47a, 47b rotates together with the rotating shaft 10 and slides against the contact friction materials 49a, 49b of the pair of first friction members 45a, 45b. As a result, the rotation of the rotating shaft 10 is braked.

[0099] As described above, in the electric fishing reel 1 of this embodiment, the adjustment member 53 adjusts the pressing force of the first friction members 45a, 45b, which prevents the cylindrical portion 43 from rotating, and the second friction members 47a, 47b, which prevents the rotating shaft 10 from rotating. When the rotating shaft 10 rotates in this state, the first friction members 45a, 45b and the second friction members 47a, 47b slide against each other, generating friction between them. By using this friction as braking force, the rotation of the rotating shaft 10 can be braked with sufficient braking force. This means that sufficient braking force can be applied to the spool 7 when the fishing line is being released.

[0100] In the electric fishing reel 1, when the motor 25 rotates the spool 7 in the fishing line take-up direction, the rotation of the motor 25 is transmitted to the spool 7 via the first rotation transmission mechanism 11, the spool shaft 9, and the planetary gear mechanism 33. During this time, the carrier 37 of the planetary gear mechanism 33 does not rotate. Therefore, the motor 25 is not affected by the braking force of the brake mechanism 15 and can rotate the spool 7 in the take-up direction.

[0101] In the electric fishing reel 1, since the first friction members 45a, 45b and the second friction members 47a, 47b are in contact via the contact friction materials 49a, 49b, frictional force can be generated more effectively between the first friction members 45a, 45b and the second friction members 47a, 47b. This frictional force allows sufficient braking force to be applied to the spool 7 when the fishing line is released.

[0102] In the electric fishing reel 1, contact friction materials 49a, 49b are integrally provided with at least one of the first friction members 45a, 45b and the second friction members 47a, 47b. Specifically, the contact friction materials 49a, 49b are integrally provided with the first friction members 45a, 45b. This allows for more optimal frictional force to be generated between the first friction members 45a, 45b and the second friction members 47a, 47b. This frictional force allows for sufficient braking force to be applied to the spool 7 when the fishing line is released.

[0103] In the electric cable reel 1 , the fixing structure 17 can appropriately fix the cylindrical portion 43 inside the hub 41 so as to be non-rotatable relative to the hub 41 .

[0104] In the electric reel 1, by engaging the engaging protrusions 45c2 of the first friction members 45a and 45b with the slits 43b of the cylindrical portion 43, the first friction members 45a and 45b can be easily and non-rotatably provided with respect to the cylindrical portion 43.

[0105] In the electric cable reel 1 , by engaging the second hole portions 47 c 2 of the second friction members 47 a and 47 b with the engagement portion 10 a of the rotating shaft 10 , the second friction members 47 a and 47 b can be easily and non-rotatably provided with respect to the rotating shaft 10 .

[0106] In the electric cord reel 1, by providing the adjustment protrusion 53c on the knob portion 53a of the adjustment member 53, it is easy to adjust the pressing force of the second friction members 47a, 47b pressing the first friction members 45a, 45b.

[0107] In the electric cord reel 1, the fixing wheel 53d of the adjusting member 53 and the anti-detachment protrusion 43d of the cylindrical portion 43 can easily restrict the adjusting member 53 from being separated from the cylindrical portion 43. This prevents the adjusting member 53 from falling off or being lost even if the adjusting member 53 is excessively loosened.

[0108] In the electric fishing reel 1, the first friction member assembly 45, comprising a plurality of first friction members 45a and 45b, and the second friction member assembly 47, comprising a plurality of second friction members 47a and 47b, can more effectively generate friction. This frictional force can be used to apply sufficient braking force to the spool 7 when the fishing line is released.

[0109] (Variation 1) In the aforementioned embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B , the fixing wheel 53 d of the adjusting member 53 and the anti-detachment protrusion 43 d of the cylindrical portion 43 restrict the adjustment member 53 from detaching from the cylindrical portion 43 .

[0110] As shown in FIG6 , the adjustment member 53 can also be used to restrict the disengagement of the cylindrical portion 43 using the following structure. The adjustment member 53 includes a knob portion 53a, a female thread portion 53b, an adjustment protrusion 53c, and a flange portion 53g. The structure of the knob portion 53a, the female thread portion 53b, and the adjustment protrusion 53c is the same as that of the previous embodiment.

[0111] The flange 53g is integrally formed at the front end of the adjustment protrusion 53c. Specifically, the flange 53g is integrally formed at the front end of the adjustment protrusion 53c, protruding radially outward from the outer circumference of the adjustment protrusion 53c. The flange 53g is an example of a first restricting portion. In this manner, even if the fixed wheel 53d of the previous embodiment is replaced with the flange 53g, the adjustment member 53 can be restricted from disengaging from the cylindrical portion 43. (Variation 2) 5A , the cylindrical portion 43 is arranged inside the hub 41 so as to be non-rotatable relative to the hub 41. Alternatively, the cylindrical portion 43 may be formed integrally with the inner circumference of the hub 41.

[0112] 1: Electric cable reel 3: Reel body 7: reel 9: reel shaft 10: Rotation axis 10a: Engaging portion 15: Braking structure 17: Fixed structure 19: 1st reel body 21: Second reel body 23: Connection 41: Hub 41d: Through hole 43:Tubular part 43b: slit portion 43d: Anti-slip protrusion 43e: protrusion 45: 1st friction member group 45a, 45b: First friction member 45c2: Engaging protrusion 47: Second friction member group 47a, 47b: Second friction member 47c2: Second hole 49a, 49b: contact friction material 51: Pressing part 53: Adjust components 53c: Adjust the convex part 53d: Fixed wheel 55: Anti-slip component

Claims

1. A fishing reel comprising: a reel body having the aforementioned body portion and a hub protruding from the body portion; a rotating shaft rotatably supported on the aforementioned body portion, at least a portion of which is disposed inside the aforementioned hub portion; and a braking mechanism for braking rotation of the aforementioned rotating shaft relative to the aforementioned body portion, the aforementioned braking mechanism comprising: a cylindrical portion non-rotatably disposed inside the aforementioned hub portion; a first friction member non-rotatably disposed relative to the aforementioned cylindrical portion; a second friction member non-rotatably disposed relative to the aforementioned rotating shaft and in contact with the aforementioned first friction member; a pressing member for pressing one of the aforementioned first friction member and the aforementioned second friction member toward the other of the aforementioned first friction member and the aforementioned second friction member; and an adjusting member disposed on the aforementioned hub portion for adjusting the pressing force of the aforementioned pressing member.

2. As in request item 1, a fishing reel, wherein, The aforementioned braking structure also includes a contact friction material disposed between the aforementioned first friction member and the aforementioned second friction member, wherein the aforementioned first friction member and the aforementioned second friction member are in contact via the aforementioned contact friction material.

3. As in request item 2, a fishing reel, wherein, The aforementioned contact friction material is integrally disposed on at least one of the aforementioned first friction member and the aforementioned second friction member.

4. Fishing reels as requested in item 1 or 2, wherein, It also has a fixing structure for fixing the aforementioned cylindrical portion to the aforementioned hub portion. The fixing structure has: a hole portion provided in the aforementioned hub portion; a protrusion portion provided in the aforementioned cylindrical portion and inserted through the aforementioned hole portion; and an anti-detachment member for preventing the aforementioned protrusion portion from detaching from the aforementioned hole portion.

5. Fishing reels as requested in item 1 or 2, wherein, The aforementioned cylindrical portion has a first engaging portion, and the aforementioned first friction member has a second engaging portion that engages with the aforementioned first engaging portion in a manner that is non-rotatable.

6. Fishing reels as requested in item 1 or 2, wherein, The aforementioned rotating shaft has a third engaging portion, and the aforementioned second friction member has a fourth engaging portion that is non-rotatably engaged with the aforementioned third engaging portion.

7. A fishing reel as requested in item 1 or 2, wherein, The aforementioned adjustment member is provided to move forward and backward over the aforementioned hub and has an adjustment protrusion. The adjustment is achieved by pressing one of the aforementioned first friction member and the second friction member against the other of the aforementioned first friction member and the aforementioned second friction member using the aforementioned pressing member.

8. Fishing reels as requested in item 1 or 2, wherein, The aforementioned adjusting member has a first limiting part that restricts the movement of the aforementioned adjusting member on the aforementioned cylindrical part in the axial direction of the aforementioned rotating shaft.

9. A fishing reel as requested in item 1 or 2, wherein, The aforementioned cylindrical portion has a second limiting portion that restricts the movement of the aforementioned adjusting member in the axial direction of the aforementioned rotating shaft.

10. A fishing reel as requested in item 1 or 2, wherein, A first friction member group is formed by a plurality of the aforementioned first friction members arranged at intervals in the axial direction of the aforementioned rotating shaft, and a plurality of the aforementioned second friction members that are in contact with the aforementioned plurality of first friction members are formed as a second friction member group.

11. As in request item 10, a fishing reel, wherein, The aforementioned first friction member group includes a pair of aforementioned first friction members arranged at intervals in the axial direction of the aforementioned rotating shaft. The aforementioned second friction member group includes a pair of second friction members disposed between the aforementioned pair of first friction members and in contact with each of the aforementioned pair of first friction members. The aforementioned pressing member is disposed between the aforementioned pair of second friction members and presses the aforementioned pair of second friction members toward the aforementioned pair of first friction members.

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