Reel seat

Abstract

The objective of this invention is to provide a cable reel holder in which the tactile feel of holding the cable is not easily altered even when the length of the reel legs is changed. The means to solve the problem is a reel holder (1) comprising: a reel holder body (2) having a fixed cap (11) for holding the first end (202) of the reel foot (201) of a fishing reel (200) and a first engaging portion; and a movable cap (3) having a second engaging portion engaging with the first engaging portion, which is provided on the reel holder body (2) in a manner that restricts movement in the circumferential direction and allows movement in the axial direction, for holding the second end (203) of the reel foot (201), characterized in that the movable cap (3) has: a first receiving portion (22); and a second receiving portion (23) that is separated from the first receiving portion (22) in the circumferential direction and is closer to the fixed cap (11) in the axial direction than the first receiving portion (22), wherein the first receiving portion (22) or the second receiving portion (23) selectively receives the second end (203).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a fishing rod reel holder for securing a fishing reel to a fishing rod. Prior Technology

[0002] The cable reel holder described in Patent Document 1 below includes a cylindrical movable cap that is movable in the axial direction relative to the cylindrical cable reel holder body. The cable reel holder body includes a fixed cap that holds one end of the cable reel leg. The movable cap holds the other end of the cable reel leg. The movable cap has a receiving portion at one circumference of its entire circumference for inserting one end of the cable reel leg.

[0003] In the case of large reels, the distance between the two ends of the reel feet is large. On the other hand, in the case of small reels, the distance between the two ends of the reel feet is short. Therefore, when a large reel is mounted on a reel holder, the movable cap is located away from the fixed cap in the axial direction. On the other hand, when a small reel is mounted on a reel holder, the movable cap is located closer to the fixed cap. On the opposite side of the reel feet in the circumferential direction, a gap is generated in the axial direction between the outer circumferential surface of the reel holder body and the outer circumferential surface of the movable cap. However, this gap is smaller when the movable cap is closer to the fixed cap and larger when the movable cap is farther away from the fixed cap. That is, depending on the size of the reel feet, the size of the gap changes, and the tactile feel of holding this part also changes. [Previous Technical Documents] [Patent Literature]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 3038290 Summary of the Invention

[0005] [The problem the invention aims to solve]

[0006] The objective of this invention is to provide a cable reel holder in which the grip feel remains consistent even when the length of the reel legs changes. [Technical means to solve the problem]

[0007] The reel holder of the present invention comprises: a reel holder body having a fixed cap and a first engaging portion, the fixed cap being used to hold a first end of the reel leg of a fishing reel; and a movable cap having a fixed cap configured in the reel holder body to restrict movement in the circumferential direction and be movable in the axial direction to hold a second end of the reel leg, and having a second engaging portion engaging with the first engaging portion; the movable cap having: a first receiving portion; and a second receiving portion having a circumferential separation from the first receiving portion and being closer to the fixed cap in the axial direction than the first receiving portion, the first receiving portion or the second receiving portion selectively receiving the second end.

[0008] When a large cable reel is mounted on a cable reel holder, the first end of the reel's foot is held in the fixed cap, and the second end of the reel's foot is housed in the first receiving portion, while the second end of the reel's foot is held in the movable cap. Conversely, when a small cable reel is mounted on a cable reel holder, the second end of the reel's foot is housed in the second receiving portion, while the second end of the reel's foot is held in the movable cap. The second receiving portion is closer to the fixed cap in the axial direction than the first receiving portion. Therefore, the difference in the axial position of the movable cap when a small cable reel is mounted on the cable reel holder is small compared to the difference when a large cable reel is mounted on the cable reel holder. Thus, even if the size of the cable reel changes, the axial position of the movable cap relative to the cable reel holder body is not easily altered. Therefore, even when using a different sized cable reel, the change in grip feel is minimal.

[0009] Ideally, the first and second engaging portions selectively engage in two positions: a first position in which the first receiving portion and the fixing cap face each other in the axial direction; and a second position in which the second receiving portion and the fixing cap face each other in the axial direction. Based on this structure, the movable cap is selectively restricted to the first and second positions by means of the first and second engaging portions, thus securely holding the winding reel foot with the fixing cap.

[0010] Ideally, the first receiving portion has a first opening end located at a predetermined distance radially from the central axis of the movable cap, and the second receiving portion has a second opening end located at a predetermined distance radially from the central axis of the movable cap and closer to the fixed cap in the axial direction than the first opening end. With this structure, the radial distances from the central axis of the movable cap between the first opening end of the first receiving portion and the second opening end of the second receiving portion are equal. Therefore, the grip feel is less affected when the second end of the reel foot is received in the first receiving portion and when it is received in the second receiving portion.

[0011] Ideally, the cable reel holder body has a bulging end that is located on the opposite side of the fixed cap in the circumferential direction and at a predetermined distance from the central axis of the cable reel holder body, selectively facing either the first or second opening end. According to this structure, the bulging end of the cable reel holder body and the first and second opening ends of the movable cap are equidistant from the central axis of the cable reel holder in the radial direction. Therefore, when the bulging end of the cable reel holder faces the first opening end of the movable cap, the bulging end and the first opening end are flush. Similarly, when the bulging end of the cable reel holder faces the second opening end of the movable cap, the bulging end and the second opening end are flush. This provides a good grip.

[0012] Ideally, it also includes a first abutment, which is located in the first receiving portion and abuts against the second end. The first receiving portion has a first retaining portion on its inner circumferential surface to hold the first abutment. With this structure, the first abutment can be made of a material with, for example, excellent cushioning properties. Therefore, damage to the second end of the reel foot can be easily prevented.

[0013] Ideally, the first retaining part has: a first locking part that restricts the movement of the first abutment body in the axial direction; and a first limiting part that restricts the circumferential movement and radially inward movement of the first abutment body. According to this structure, the axial movement of the first abutment body is restricted by the first locking part, and the circumferential movement and radially inward movement of the first abutment body are restricted by the first limiting part. Therefore, the first abutment body becomes stable, and the second end of the winding arm abutting against the first abutment body also becomes stable.

[0014] Ideally, it also includes a second abutment, which is located in the second receiving portion and abuts against the second end. The second receiving portion has a second retaining portion on its inner circumferential surface to hold the second abutment. With this structure, the second abutment can be made of a material with, for example, excellent cushioning properties. Therefore, damage to the second end of the cable reel foot can be easily prevented.

[0015] Ideally, the second retaining part has: a second locking part that restricts the movement of the second abutment body in the axial direction; and a second limiting part that restricts the circumferential movement and radially inward movement of the second abutment body. According to this structure, the axial movement of the second abutment body is restricted by the second locking part, and the circumferential movement and radially inward movement of the second abutment body are restricted by the second limiting part. Therefore, the second abutment body becomes stable, and the second end of the winding arm abutting against the second abutment body also becomes stable.

[0016] Ideally, the first and second abutting bodies should have the same shape. Based on this structure, the first and second abutting bodies can be made into common parts. Furthermore, the first and second retaining parts can be made to have the same shape, which simplifies the structure of the movable cap and makes its manufacture easier. [Invention Effects]

[0017] As mentioned above, even if the length of the reel legs changes, the grip feel is not easily altered. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0018] [Figure 1] is a front view showing the main part of a fishing rod with a reel holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] is a front view showing the main parts of the fishing rod. [Figure 3] is a cross-sectional view of the fishing rod corresponding to that in Figure 1. [Figure 4] is a cross-sectional view of the fishing rod corresponding to that in Figure 2. [Figure 5] is an enlarged view of the main part of Figure 3. [Figure 6] is a cross-sectional view along line AA of Figure 5. [Figure 7] is a perspective view showing the movable cap of the reel holder. [Figure 8] is a view of the movable cap viewed in the axial direction. [Figure 9] is a cross-sectional view of BB in Figure 8. [Figure 10] is a cross-sectional view of BB in Figure 9. [Figure 11] is the CC cross-section view in Figure 9. [Figure 12] is a cross-sectional view of DD in Figure 9. [Figure 13](a) is a perspective view showing the first abutment of the reel holder, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the first abutment. Implementation

[0019] The following describes an embodiment of the fishing rod reel holder with reference to the drawings. The reel holder 1 of this embodiment is a component used to mount a reel 200 to a fishing rod 100. The reel holder 1 is mounted on the rod body 101 of the fishing rod 100. The reel holder 1 is a cylindrical component referred to as a tube. The reel holder 1 is mounted on the radially outer side of the rod body 101 and then fixed in a predetermined position. The reel holder 1 of this embodiment is suitable for mounting a (spinning reel) 200, but it can also be suitable for mounting a (double bearing) reel 200. In normal use, the spinning reel 200 is located on the underside of the fishing rod 100. The reel 200 has a reel foot 201. The reel foot 201 has: an end in the first direction Z1 of the axial direction, i.e., a first end 202; and an end in the second direction Z2 of the axial direction, i.e., a second end 203. The first end 202 faces the first direction Z1 of the axial direction, and the second end 203 faces the opposite direction of the first direction Z1 of the axial direction, that is, the second direction Z2 of the axial direction. Furthermore, the first direction Z1 of the axial direction can be the rod tip side or the rod root side. The first end 202 and the second end 203 of the reel foot 201 face opposite directions of the axial direction. By fixing the first end 202 and the second end 203 of the reel foot 201 to the reel base 1 respectively, the reel 200 can be used to fix the fishing rod 100.

[0020] In the cable reel holder 1, relatively large and relatively small cable reels 200 can be installed. The large cable reel 200 has larger reel legs 201, i.e., longer reel legs 201 in the axial direction. The small cable reel 200 has smaller reel legs 201, i.e., shorter reel legs 201 in the axial direction. Figures 1 and 3 show the state where the large cable reel 200 is installed in the cable reel holder 1, and Figures 2 and 4 show the state where the small cable reel 200 is installed in the cable reel holder 1.

[0021] The reel holder 1 includes: a cylindrical reel holder body 2, which is directly or via a spacer (not shown) attached to the outer peripheral surface of the rod body 101; a cylindrical movable cap 3, which is non-rotatable but movable in the axial direction and covers the radially outer side of the reel holder body 2; and a cylindrical nut 4 for moving the movable cap 3 in the axial direction. The movable cap 3 and the nut 4 are located in the second direction Z2 of the axial direction of the reel holder body 2. Furthermore, the reel holder body 2 is provided with a cylindrical handle 5 made of EVA, cork, etc., in the first direction Z1 of the axial direction. The handle 5 is installed in the area from the outer peripheral surface of the reel holder body 2 to the outer peripheral surface of the rod body 101.

[0022] The cable reel holder body 2 is made of, for example, synthetic resin and is integrally formed by injection molding. The first axial end 2a of the cable reel holder body 2 faces the first axial direction Z1, and the second axial end 2b faces the second axial direction Z2. The cable reel holder body 2 has a foot mounting surface 10 for mounting the cable reel feet 201. Furthermore, in a cross-sectional view of the cable reel holder 1 cut in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction, the direction facing the foot mounting surface 10 is called the vertical direction, and the direction orthogonal to this vertical direction is called the horizontal direction. In the figure, the vertical direction is indicated by the symbol Y, and the horizontal direction by the symbol X. At the end of the foot mounting surface 10 in the first axial direction Z1, a retaining cap 11 is provided for holding the first end 202 of the cable reel feet 201. The retaining cap 11 is integrally formed on the cable reel holder body 2. The fixing cap 11 opens in the second direction Z2 of the axial direction, and the first end 202 of the reel foot 201 is inserted into the fixing cap 11 through the opening in the first direction Z1 of the axial direction.

[0023] A male thread portion 12 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cable reel holder body 2. The male thread portion 12 is located in the second direction Z2, closer to the axial direction than the foot mounting surface 10. The male thread portion 12 extends to the second axial end 2b of the cable reel holder body 2. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, a first engaging portion 13 is provided in the area where the male thread portion 12 is formed. The first engaging portion 13 is a guide groove that is partially missing from the male thread portion 12, extending in the axial direction to the second axial end 2b of the cable reel holder body 2. The first engaging portion 13 guides the movable cap 3 to move in the axial direction and restricts the circumferential movement of the movable cap 3. That is, the first engaging portion 13 restricts the circumferential rotation of the movable cap 3 and restricts the movable cap 3 to move in the axial direction without rotating. The first engaging portion 13 is provided at least two locations facing each other at 180 degrees around the entire circumference of the area where the male thread portion 12 is formed. In this embodiment, the first engaging portion 13 is provided at two locations facing each other in the vertical Y direction. Furthermore, the first engaging portion 13 may also be provided at a total of four locations in the circumferential direction at 90-degree intervals.

[0024] On the outer peripheral surface of the cable reel holder body 2, closer to the first axial direction Z1 than the male thread portion 12, a step portion 14 is provided where the first axial direction Z1 becomes the larger diameter. The step portion 14 is located on the opposite side from the foot mounting surface 10 in the circumferential direction. On the outer peripheral surface of the cable reel holder body 2, a bulging end portion 15 is provided. The bulging end portion 15 is located on the opposite side from the foot mounting surface 10 in the circumferential direction. The bulging end portion 15 is connected to the first axial direction Z1 of the step portion 14. The first axial end portion 3a of the movable cap 3 faces the first axial direction Z1, and the second axial end portion 3b of the movable cap 3 faces the second axial direction Z2. The bulging end portion 15 and the first axial end portion 3a of the movable cap 3 face each other in the axial direction. The bulging end portion 15 is located at a predetermined distance L in the radial direction from the central axis 2c of the cable reel holder body 2. Furthermore, the central axis 2c of the reel holder body 2 coincides with the central axis of the movable cap 3, the central axis of the nut 4, and the central axis of the rod body 101. Hereinafter, the central axis 2c of the reel holder body 2 will simply be referred to as the central axis 2c. The bulging end 15 of the reel holder body 2 bulges outward in the radial direction beyond the male thread portion 12. A predetermined distance L from the central axis 2c of the bulging end 15 coincides with the maximum radius of the first axial end 3a of the movable cap 3. The bulging end 15 is located at a point farthest from the male thread portion 12 in the first axial direction Z1.

[0025] A nut 4 is screwed into the male thread portion 12 of the reel holder body 2. A movable nut 3 is located between the nut 4 and the fixed nut 11. The movable nut 3 is cylindrical and covers the radial outer side of the reel holder body 2. As shown in Figures 6 and 9, a second engaging portion 20 is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the movable nut 3. The second engaging portion 20 engages with the first engaging portion 13. The second engaging portion 20 is a protrusion extending along the axial direction. By engaging the second engaging portion 20 of the movable nut 3 with the first engaging portion 13 of the reel holder body 2, the movable nut 3 will not rotate around the central axis 2c, but can be guided by the first engaging portion 13 and move linearly in the axial direction. There is a pair of second engaging portions 20, facing each other at 180 degrees. On the inner circumferential surface of the second end 3b in the axial direction of the movable nut 3, an annular protrusion 21 (first circumferential direction engaging portion) protruding inward in the radial direction is formed. On the other hand, an annular groove 90 (second circumferential engagement portion) is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the axial end of the nut 4, recessed inward in the radial direction. The annular protrusion 21 of the movable cap 3 engages with the annular groove 90 of the nut 4. Thus, as the nut 4 rotates and moves in the axial direction, both the movable cap 3 and the nut 4 also move in the axial direction. Alternatively, an annular protrusion can be provided on the nut 4, and an annular groove can be provided on the movable cap 3.

[0026] If the nut 4 is rotated in the first circumferential direction, the movable cap 3 gradually approaches the fixed cap 11. If the nut 4 is rotated in the second direction, which is opposite to the first circumferential direction, the movable cap 3 gradually separates from the fixed cap 11. By rotating the nut 4 in the first circumferential direction, the fixed cap 11 and the movable cap 3 can be clamped in the axial direction by means of the movable cap 3. By rotating the nut 4 in the second circumferential direction, the movable cap 201 can be released. Furthermore, if the nut 4 is rotated in the second circumferential direction, the nut 4 will eventually separate from the male thread portion 12 in the second axial direction Z2. If the nut 4 separates from the male thread portion 12, the second engaging portion 20 of the movable cap 3 can disengage from the first engaging portion 13 of the reel holder body 2 in the axial direction, thereby allowing the movable cap 3 to separate from the reel holder body 2 in the axial direction. If the movable cap 3 is separated from the cable reel holder body 2 in the second direction Z2 of the axial direction, the movable cap 3 can be rotated in the circumferential direction. Then, the movable cap 3 is rotated 180 degrees in the circumferential direction, so that the second engaging part 20 of the movable cap 3 engages again with the first engaging part 13 of the cable reel holder body 2, and the movable cap 3 covers the cable reel holder body 2 in the first direction Z1 of the axial direction. That is, the movable cap 3 can be reversed 180 degrees. Figures 1 and 3 show the movable cap 3 in the first position. Figures 2 and 4 show the movable cap 3 in the second position after being reversed 180 degrees from the first position. The second position is the inverted position relative to the first position.

[0027] The movable cap 3 has a first receiving portion 22 and a second receiving portion 23 for receiving the second end 203 of the reel foot 201. The first receiving portion 22 and the second receiving portion 23 selectively receive the second end 203 of the reel foot 201. The first receiving portion 22 and the second receiving portion 23 open toward the first end 3a in the axial direction of the movable cap 3. The first receiving portion 22 is located at a first position in the entire circumference of the movable cap 3. The second receiving portion 23 is located at a second position in the entire circumference of the movable cap 3. The second position is separated from the first position in the circumferential direction. In this embodiment, the first position and the second position are separated by 180 degrees in the circumferential direction. That is, the first position and the second position are in a 180-degree opposing position relationship, and the first receiving portion 22 and the second receiving portion 23 are arranged to face each other by 180 degrees. Specifically, the first receiving portion 22 and the second receiving portion 23 face each other in the vertical direction Y. Figures 1 and 3 show the first receiving part 22 and the fixing cap 11 facing each other in the axial direction, and Figures 2 and 4 show the second receiving part 23 and the fixing cap 11 facing each other in the axial direction.

[0028] As shown in Figure 8, the first receiving portion 22 and the second receiving portion 23 are two parts that bulge outwards radially from each other at 180 degrees to each other along the entire circumference of the first end portion 3a of the movable cap 3 in the axial direction. When viewed axially, the shape of the first end portion 3a of the movable cap 3 is not circular, but rather an elongated oval shape relative to the direction in which the first receiving portion 22 and the second receiving portion 23 face each other. That is, the first end portion 3a of the movable cap 3 in the axial direction is longer in the vertical direction (Y) and shorter in the horizontal direction (X). The first receiving portion 22 has a first opening end portion 24, and the second receiving portion 23 has a second opening end portion 25. The first opening end portion 24 and the second opening end portion 25 are located at the first end portion 3a of the movable cap 3 in the axial direction. Both the first opening end portion 24 and the second opening end portion 25 are located on the outer circumferential surface of the movable cap 3, that is, at a predetermined distance L in the radial direction from the central axis 2c. The second opening end 25 is located in the first direction Z1, which is closer to the axial direction than the first opening end 24.

[0029] The second receiving section 23 is closer to the fixing cap 11 than the first receiving section 22. The first receiving section 22 is suitable for installing a large reel 200, while the second receiving section 23 is suitable for installing a small reel 200. The first receiving section 22 is relatively close to the annular protrusion 21, while the second receiving section 23 is relatively far away from the annular protrusion 21. That is, the second receiving section 23 is located closer to the first direction Z1 in the axial direction than the first receiving section 22. The first receiving section 22 and the second receiving section 23 may also have different structures, but in this embodiment, they are common structures, differing only in their axial positions.

[0030] In this embodiment, the movable cap 3 is composed of three parts. The movable cap 3 includes: a cylindrical cap body 30; and a first abutment 31 and a second abutment 32 mounted on the inner circumferential surface of the cap body 30 for the second end 203 of the reel leg 201 to abut against. Furthermore, in Figures 7 to 9, the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 are indicated by a plurality of dots. The first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 selectively abut against the second end 203 of the reel leg 201.

[0031] The cap body 30 is the main part of the movable cap 3. An annular protrusion 21 is provided on the cap body 30. The outer peripheral surface of the cap body 30 becomes the outer peripheral surface of the movable cap 3. The cap body 30 is made of, for example, metal or synthetic resin. The first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 are not separate from the cap body 30 and are made of, for example, synthetic resin. It is preferable that the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 are softer than the cap body 30. If the cap body 30 is made of metal, it is preferable that the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 are made of synthetic resin. The first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 can be made of different materials and have different shapes, but in this embodiment, they are common parts, have the same shape, and are made of the same material.

[0032] A first abutment 31 is provided in the first receiving portion 22, and a second abutment 32 is provided in the second receiving portion 23. The first receiving portion 22 has a first holding portion 40 for holding the first abutment 31, and the second receiving portion 23 has a second holding portion 41 for holding the second abutment 32. The first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 are arranged facing each other at a distance of 180 degrees. The first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 are positioned differently in the axial direction. The second abutment 32 is located in a first direction Z1, which is closer to the axial direction than the first abutment 31. A first holding portion 40 and a second holding portion 41 are provided on the inner circumferential surface of the cap body 30. The first holding portion 40 and the second holding portion 41 are arranged facing each other at a distance of 180 degrees. The first holding portion 40 and the second holding portion 41 are positioned differently in the axial direction. The second holding portion 41 is located in a first direction Z1, which is closer to the axial direction than the first holding portion 40. Since the first abutting body 31 and the second abutting body 32 have the same shape, the first retaining part 40 and the second retaining part 41 have the same shape, but their positions in the axial direction are offset from each other.

[0033] The first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 are identical parts. Figure 13 shows the first abutment 31 as a single unit. The first abutment 31 is preferably a plate extending in both the circumferential and axial directions. The first abutment 31 has: a body portion 51, which has an abutment surface 50 on its inner surface for the second end 203 of the reel leg 201 to abut; and an extension portion 52, which extends from the body portion 51 in the second axial direction Z2. The body portion 51 is the main part of the first abutment 31. The abutment surface 50 extends to the first axial end 51a of the body portion 51. The first axial end 51a of the body portion 51 is the first axial end of the first abutment 31. The extension portion 52 extends in the axial direction from the second axial end 51b of the body portion 51. Restriction protrusions 53 extending in the axial direction are provided at both circumferential ends of the outer surface of the extension portion 52. The limiting protrusion 53 is cylindrical and protrudes outward in the radial direction. The limiting protrusion 53 extends from the second axial end 51b of the body portion 51 in the second axial direction Z2. A second engaging portion 20 is provided on the first abutment body 31. The second engaging portion 20 is provided on the inner surface of the first abutment body 31 and protrudes towards the central axis 2c. The second engaging portion 20 extends from the body portion 51 to the extension portion 52. The second engaging portion 20 extends to the second axial end of the extension portion 52. The second axial end of the extension portion 52 is the second axial end of the first abutment body 31.

[0034] The first retaining portion 40 has a first recess 42 into which the first abutting body 31 is inserted, and the second retaining portion 41 has a second recess 43 into which the second abutting body 32 is inserted. The first recess 42 and the second recess 43 are recessed outward in the radial direction, respectively.

[0035] The first retaining part 40 includes: a first locking part 44, which restricts the axial movement of the first abutment 31; and a first limiting part 45, which restricts the circumferential movement and radially inward movement of the first abutment 31. In this embodiment, the first locking part 44 restricts the axial first end 51a and the axial second end 51b of the body part 51. The first locking part 44 includes: a first front stop 44a that restricts the movement of the first abutment 31 in the first axial direction Z1; and a first rear stop 44b that restricts the movement of the first abutment 31 in the second axial direction Z2. The first front stop 44a is provided at the axial first end of the cap body 30 and protrudes in a blade-like shape radially inward. The first front stop 44a is a circumferentially long convex strip and is provided around the central axis 2c at a predetermined angle. The first axial end 51a of the main body 51 (the first axial end of the first abutment 31) abuts against the first front stop 44a. The first rear stop 44b separates from the first front stop 44a in the second axial direction Z2. The first rear stop 44b is a stepped surface facing inward in the radial direction. The second axial end 51b of the main body 51 abuts against the first rear stop 44b.

[0036] The first limiting portion 45 has: a pair of first limiting protrusions 45a that abut against the two circumferential ends of the body portion 51 of the first abutment 31; and a pair of first limiting recesses 45b that engage with a pair of limiting protrusions 53 of the extension portion 52 of the first abutment 31. The first limiting protrusions 45a are provided at the two opening edges of the first recess 42 in the circumferential direction. The first limiting protrusions 45a protrude radially inward. Specifically, the first limiting protrusions 45a protrude in the left-right direction X. The first limiting recesses 45b are continuous with the first recess 42 and are recessed radially outward from the first recess 42. The limiting protrusions 53 are inserted into the first limiting recesses 45b in the second axial direction Z2.

[0037] The second retaining part 41 includes: a second locking part 46, which restricts the axial movement of the second abutment 32; and a second limiting part 47, which restricts the circumferential movement and radially inward movement of the second abutment 32. In this embodiment, the second locking part 46 restricts the axial first end 51a and the axial second end 51b of the body part 51. The second locking part 46 includes: a second front stop 46a that restricts the movement of the second abutment 32 in the axial first direction Z1; and a second rear stop 46b that restricts the movement of the second abutment 32 in the axial second direction Z2. The second front stop 46a is provided at the axial first end of the cap body 30 and protrudes in a blade-like shape radially inward. The second front stop 46a is a circumferentially long convex strip, which is provided around the central axis 2c at a predetermined angle. The first end of the second abutment 32 in the axial direction abuts against the second front stop 46a. The second rear stop 46b is separated from the second front stop 46a in the second direction Z2 of the axial direction. The second rear stop 46b is a stepped surface facing inward in the radial direction. The second end 51b of the body portion 51 of the second abutment 32 in the axial direction abuts against the second rear stop 46b.

[0038] The second limiting portion 47 has: a pair of second limiting protrusions 47a that abut against the two circumferential ends of the body portion 51 of the second abutment 32; and a pair of second limiting recesses 47b that engage with a pair of limiting protrusions 53 of the extension portion 52 of the second abutment 32. The second limiting protrusions 47a are provided at the two opening edges of the second recess 43 in the circumferential direction. The second limiting protrusions 47a protrude inward in the radial direction. Specifically, the second limiting protrusions 47a protrude in the left-right direction X. The second limiting recesses 47b are continuous with the second recesses 43 and are recessed further outward in the radial direction from the second recesses 43. The limiting protrusions 53 are inserted into the second direction Z2 in the axial direction of the second limiting recesses 47b.

[0039] Figures 1 and 3 show the state in which a large cable reel 200 is installed in the cable reel holder 1. When the large cable reel 200 is installed, the first receiving portion 22 of the movable cap 3 is axially opposed to the fixed cap 11. The second receiving portion 23 is axially opposed to the protruding end 15 of the cable reel holder body 2. The second receiving portion 23 is located closer to the first direction Z1 in the axial direction than the first receiving portion 22. A first gap G1 is formed between the protruding end 15 and the second receiving portion 23, specifically between the protruding end 15 and the second opening end 25. The radial distance L from the central axis 2c to the protruding end 15 and the radial distance L from the central axis 2c to the second opening end 25 are the same. Therefore, the protruding end 15 and the second opening end 25 are flush via the first gap G1.

[0040] Figures 2 and 4 show the state in which the small reel 200 is installed in the reel holder 1. When the small reel 200 is installed, the second receiving portion 23 of the movable cap 3 faces each other in the axial direction at the fixed cap 11. The second receiving portion 23 is located closer to the first axial direction Z1 than the first receiving portion 22. That is, the second receiving portion 23 is formed to be closer to the fixed cap 11 than the first receiving portion 22. Therefore, even when replacing a large reel 200 with a small reel 200, the change in the axial position of the movable cap 3 relative to the reel holder body 2 is small. Therefore, even when replacing with a reel 200 of a different size, the difference in grip feel is not significant. The angler can hold the fishing rod 100 with minimal changes.

[0041] Furthermore, in the cases shown in Figures 2 and 4, the first receiving portion 22 faces the bulging end 15 in the axial direction. Specifically, a second gap G2 is created between the bulging end 15 and the first receiving portion 22, and more specifically, between the bulging end 15 and the first opening end 24. The difference between the first gap G1 and the second gap G2 is small. This is mainly because the palm rests against the bulging end 15. Because the difference between the first gap G1 and the second gap G2 is small, the tactile sensation on the palm is minimal.

[0042] Furthermore, the radial distances L from the central axis 2c to the protruding end 15, L from the central axis 2c to the first opening end 24, and L from the central axis 2c to the second opening end 25 are all the same. Therefore, when a large reel 200 is installed, the protruding end 15 and the first opening end 24 are flush via the first gap G1. Similarly, when a small reel 200 is installed, the protruding end 15 and the second opening end 25 are flush via the second gap G2. Even in either case, since the distances L are equal, the tactile sensation of hand contact is unlikely to change.

[0043] Because a first abutment 31 is provided in the first receiving portion 22 and a second abutment 32 is provided in the second receiving portion 23, by making the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 into synthetic resin, damage to the second end 203 of the reel leg 201 can be prevented. Furthermore, by making the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 common parts, manufacturing costs can be reduced, and the abutment state of the second end 203 can be easily stabilized, ensuring stable and reliable retention of the second end 203. Moreover, the first holding portion 40 and the second holding portion 41 can be made into the same shape, with their axial positions offset from each other. Therefore, the structure of the cap body 30 can be simplified, and the manufacture of the cap body 30 can be made easier.

[0044] Thus, the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32, which are components different from the cap body 30, are held by the first retaining portion 40 and the second retaining portion 41, respectively. Therefore, they can be installed onto the cap body 30 even without adhesive, and even when adhesive is used, the amount used can be reduced. In particular, because the axial movement of the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 is restricted by the first locking portion 44 and the second locking portion 46, the axial positions of the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 will not change. Therefore, the second end 203 can be stably held. Furthermore, it also prevents the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 from detaching from the cap body 30 in the axial direction. Furthermore, because the first limiting part 45 and the second limiting part 47 restrict the circumferential movement of the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32, their circumferential positions will not change. Therefore, the second end 203 can be stably maintained. Also, the first limiting part 45 and the second limiting part 47 restrict the radial inward movement of the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32. Therefore, it is also possible to prevent the first abutment 31 and the second abutment 32 from detaching from the cap body 30.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the receiving portion of the second end 203 of the receiving reel foot 201 is provided in two locations, but it may also be provided in three locations, four locations, etc.

[0046] 1: Cable reel holder 2: Reel holder body 2a: First end in the axial direction 2b: Second end in the axial direction 2c: Central axis 3: Movable hat 3a: First end in the axial direction 3b: Second end in the axial direction 4: Nuts 5: Handle 10: Foot mounting surface 11: Fixed Cap 12: Male thread section 13: First Card Section 14: Step Difference Part 15: Bulging end 20: Part 2 of the Card Game 21: Annular protrusions 22: First Containment Department 23: Containment Section 2 24: First opening end 25: Second opening end 30: Hat body 31: 1st contact body 32: Second contact body 40: First Maintenance Section 41: Second Maintenance Section 42: 1st concave part 43: 2nd concave part 44: First locking part 44a: First front stop 44b: First rear stop 45: Section 1 (Restriction) 45a: First limiting protrusion 45b: First limiting recess 46: Second locking part 46a: Second front stop 46b: Second rear stop 47: Section 2 Restriction 47a: Second limiting protrusion 47b: Second limiting recess 50: Contact surface 51: Ontology part 51a: First end in the axial direction 51b: Second end in the axial direction 52: Extension 53: Limit protrusions 90: Circular ditch 100: Fishing rod 101: Rod body 200: Cable Reel 201: Reel foot 202: First end 203: Second end X: Left and right directions Y: Up / Down direction Z1: The first direction in the axial direction Z2: The second direction in the axial direction

Claims

1. A reel holder comprising: a reel holder body having a retaining cap and a first engaging portion, the retaining cap being used to retain a first end of a reel leg of a fishing reel; and a movable cap being configured in the reel holder body to restrict movement in the circumferential direction and movable in the axial direction to retain a second end of the reel leg, and having a second engaging portion engaging with the first engaging portion, the movable cap having: a first receiving portion having a first open end; and a second receiving portion being separated from the first receiving portion in the circumferential direction and having a second open end, the second open end being closer to the retaining cap in the axial direction than the first receiving portion, the first receiving portion or the second receiving portion selectively receiving the second end.

2. As in request item 1, the cable reel holder, wherein, The aforementioned first engaging portion and the aforementioned second engaging portion selectively engage in the following ways: a first posture in which the aforementioned first receiving portion and the aforementioned fixing cap face each other in the axial direction; and a second posture in which the aforementioned second receiving portion and the aforementioned fixing cap face each other in the axial direction.

3. As in request item 1, the cable reel holder, wherein, The first opening end is located at a predetermined distance in the radial direction from the central axis of the movable cap, and the second opening end is located at the predetermined distance in the radial direction from the central axis of the movable cap.

4. As in request item 2, the cable reel holder, wherein, The first opening end is located at a predetermined distance in the radial direction from the central axis of the movable cap, and the second opening end is located at the predetermined distance in the radial direction from the central axis of the movable cap.

5. A reel holder as described in any of requests 1 to 4, wherein, The aforementioned cable reel holder body has a bulging end that is located on the opposite side of the aforementioned fixing cap in the circumferential direction and at a predetermined distance from the central axis of the aforementioned cable reel holder body, and is selectively opposite to the aforementioned first opening end or the aforementioned second opening end.

6. A reel holder as described in any of requests 1 to 4, wherein, It also has a first abutting body, which is provided in the aforementioned first receiving portion and abuts against the aforementioned second end. The aforementioned first receiving portion has a first holding portion on its inner circumferential surface for holding the aforementioned first abutting body.

7. As in request item 6, the cable reel holder, wherein, The aforementioned first retaining part has: a first locking part that restricts the movement of the aforementioned first abutting body in the axial direction; and a first limiting part that restricts the movement of the aforementioned first abutting body in the circumferential direction and the movement inward in the radial direction.

8. The cable reel socket as in request item 6, wherein, It also has a second abutting body, which is provided in the aforementioned second receiving portion and abuts against the aforementioned second end. The aforementioned second receiving portion has a second holding portion on its inner peripheral surface for holding the aforementioned second abutting body.

9. The cable reel socket as requested in item 7, wherein, It also has a second abutting body, which is provided in the aforementioned second receiving portion and abuts against the aforementioned second end. The aforementioned second receiving portion has a second holding portion on its inner peripheral surface for holding the aforementioned second abutting body.

10. The cable reel socket as requested in item 8, wherein, The aforementioned second retaining part has: a second locking part that restricts the movement of the aforementioned second abutting body in the axial direction; and a second limiting part that restricts the movement of the aforementioned second abutting body in the circumferential direction and inward movement in the radial direction.

11. The cable reel socket as requested in item 9, wherein, The aforementioned second retaining part has: a second locking part that restricts the movement of the aforementioned second abutting body in the axial direction; and a second limiting part that restricts the movement of the aforementioned second abutting body in the circumferential direction and inward movement in the radial direction.

12. As in request item 8, the cable reel holder, wherein, The aforementioned first abutment and the aforementioned second abutment are identical in shape.

13. The cable reel socket as requested in item 9, wherein, The aforementioned first abutment and the aforementioned second abutment are identical in shape.

14. The cable reel socket as described in request item 10, wherein, The aforementioned first abutment and the aforementioned second abutment are identical in shape.

15. The cable reel socket as requested in item 11, wherein, The aforementioned first abutment and the aforementioned second abutment are identical in shape.

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