JP2000342123A - Fishing rod - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fishing rod having a reel foot-fixing device capable of generating a stable and comfortable click over the whole fixing operation when fixing the reel foot, capable of enabling the fixing operation to be lightly and smoothly carried out at the time, and further capable of fixing the reel foot with an optimum fixing force. SOLUTION: The reel-fixing device capable of fixing a reel foot of a reel to the fishing rod by nipping the foot has a click structure 19 comprising a convex-shaped elastic structure 21, and plural concave engaging part 23 with which the convex elastic structure 21 can detachably engage. The convex elastic structure 19 has a whirl-stopped ring-like supporting member 25 on the outer periphery of a device body part 5, and a nearly U-shaped elastic body 27 supported by the supporting member 25. The elastic body has a convex engaging part 29 formed at the center part. The convex engaging part 29 is set so as to engage at 45-80 deg. contact angle to the concave engaging part 23.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fishing rod having a reel leg fixing device for fixing a reel leg of a reel to a fishing rod.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 2-3258, after setting one side of a reel leg to a fixed receiver, a screw ring rotatably provided on the outer periphery of a supporting member is rotated. A reel leg fixing device capable of fixing a reel leg to a fishing rod by pressing a movable pressing body against the other side of the reel leg is disclosed.

In such a reel leg fixing device, the screw ring is provided with one engagement projection, while the support member is provided with a detent groove along which the engagement projection can be engaged. Are formed. Then, while the screw ring is being rotated to move the movable pressing body toward the other side of the reel leg, the engagement protrusion repeatedly engages with and escapes from the plurality of detent grooves in order. In a state where the reel leg is sandwiched between the movable pressing body and the fixed receiver (that is, a state where the reel leg is fixed to the fishing rod), the engagement ring is engaged with the detent groove so that the screw ring is formed. It can be maintained in a detented state.

[0004]

However, in the conventional reel leg fixing device, since the engaging projection is designed to engage with the detent groove at an acute angle, the rotating operation of the screw ring is lightened. It is difficult to perform the operation smoothly and smoothly.

Further, in such a design in which the engaging projection engages with the rotation preventing groove at an acute angle, in particular, a state in which the reel leg is sandwiched between the movable pressing body and the fixed receiving body (that is, the reel leg is clamped). When a load acts on the engaging projections in a state where the reel leg is fixed to the fishing rod), the screw ring is fixed and does not loosen, and as a result, the reel leg fixed to the fishing rod cannot be removed. There are cases.

Further, in the design in which the engaging projection is engaged with the detent groove at an acute angle, not only the click sound generated when the screw ring is rotated is uncomfortable, but also the rotation of the screw ring during the rotation operation is reduced. A stable click sound cannot be generated throughout. In particular, the click sound may not be generated immediately before the reel leg is held between the movable pressing member and the fixed receiver. In such a case, it becomes difficult to grasp the rotation operation state of the screw ring.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to generate a stable and comfortable click sound throughout the fixing operation when fixing a reel leg. It is another object of the present invention to provide a fishing rod having a reel leg fixing device capable of performing a fixing operation at that time lightly and smoothly and fixing a reel leg with an optimum fixing force.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a pair of hoods, and the pair of hoods are relatively moved so that the reel legs of the reel can be moved. A fishing rod provided with a reel leg fixing device capable of being pinched and fixed, wherein the reel leg fixing device has a convex elastic mechanism and a plurality of concave shapes with which the convex elastic mechanism is detachably engaged. A click mechanism having an engaging portion is provided, and a contact angle of the convex elastic mechanism with the concave engaging portion is set to 45 degrees or more and 80 degrees or less.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A fishing rod according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 shows the structure of a fishing rod. The fishing rod has a reel leg for fixing a reel leg (not shown) of a reel capable of winding and feeding a fishing line (not shown). A fixing device 1 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, a reel leg fixing device 1
Is an apparatus main body 5 fixed to a rod pipe (former rod pipe) 3 of a fishing rod.
A reel leg mounting portion 7 formed integrally with the apparatus main body portion 5 and capable of mounting a reel leg of the reel; a reel leg mounting portion 7 formed on the proximal end side of the reel leg mounting portion 7 and A fixed hood 9 capable of fixing the end, a movable hood 11 movably provided on the distal end side of the reel leg mounting portion 7 and capable of pressing against the distal end of the reel leg, and a nut member 13 for moving the movable hood 11; It has.

The apparatus main body 5 may be formed separately from the rod tube 3 and both may be bonded and fixed, or may be formed integrally with the rod tube 3. In any case, the device body 5
Can be formed of, for example, a synthetic resin or an FRP material.

The fixed hood 9 has a reel leg rest 7
On the side, a fitting opening 9a into which the base end of the reel leg can be fitted is formed.
1 has a reel leg mounting portion 7 side (that is, a fixed hood 9).
(On the side opposite to the fitting opening 9a), a fitting opening 11a into which the tip of the reel leg can be fitted is formed. Note that the fixed hood 9 may be formed separately from the apparatus main body 5, and both may be bonded and fixed, or may be integrally formed with the apparatus main body 5. In any case, the fixed hood 9 can be formed of, for example, a synthetic resin or an FRP material.

The nut member 13 is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of the apparatus main body 5 via a screw portion 14 (see FIG. 2). The screw portion 14 includes a female screw (not shown) formed on the inner periphery of the nut member 13 and a male screw (not shown) formed on the outer periphery of the apparatus main body 5. In this case, when the nut member 13 is rotated, the nut member 13 moves while its female screw is screwed into the male screw of the apparatus main body 5. The nut member 13
Can be formed of, for example, a synthetic resin or an FRP material, and a non-slip portion 16 formed of a plurality of grooves is formed on an outer periphery thereof in order to prevent slip during a rotation operation.

The movable hood 11 is connected to the nut member 13 via a connecting portion 15. When the nut member 13 is rotated, the movable hood 11 can be moved in the direction of the fixed hood 9 in conjunction therewith. I have. Specifically, the connecting portion 15 includes a connecting member 18 (see FIG. 2) having one end fixed to the nut member 13.
Is formed on the other end side with a concave / convex portion 18a. On the other hand, the movable hood 11 is provided on the connecting member 18 side with a concave / convex engaging portion 20 with which the retaining concave / convex portion 18a can be engaged. In this case, the movable hood 11 can be connected to the nut member 13 via the connecting member 18 by engaging the retaining concave / convex portion 18a with the concave / convex engaging portion 20. In this state, the nut member 13 is If the rotation operation is performed, the movable hood 11 can be moved in the direction of the fixed hood 9 in conjunction with the rotation operation.

In the present embodiment, the movable hood 11 is configured to be moved while being prevented from rotating.
Specifically, the nut member 13 is provided on the outer surface of the apparatus body 5.
A guide groove 17 (see FIG. 2) extending linearly from the side toward the fixed hood 9 side is formed, and the detent portion 11b (see FIG. 2) of the movable hood 11 enters into this guide groove 17. In. Therefore, while rotating the nut member 13 to move the movable hood 11, the detent 1
The sliding movement of 1b along the guide groove 17 causes the movable hood 11 to move while being prevented from rotating. Note that the moving hood 11 can be formed of, for example, a synthetic resin or an FRP material.

In such a configuration, the reel leg of the reel is mounted on the reel leg mounting portion 7, and the base end of the reel leg is fitted into the fitting opening 9a of the fixed hood 9, and then the nut member 13 is provided. When the rotary hood is rotated, the movable hood 11 moves toward the distal end of the reel leg, and when the distal end of the reel leg is fitted into the fitting opening 11a of the movable hood 11, the nut member 13 is further rotated. In addition, the reel leg placed on the reel leg placing portion 7 can be clamped and fixed between the fixed hood 9 and the movable hood 11.

Next, the reel leg fixing device 1 as described above
Will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 2, the reel leg fixing device 1 is provided with a click mechanism 19 between two components out of three components of the device main body 5, the moving hood 11, and the nut member 13. The click mechanism 19 is used for the nut member 1.
A stable and comfortable (light) click sound is generated throughout the rotation operation of No. 3, and the fixing operation at that time can be performed lightly and smoothly.

Click mechanism 19 applied to this embodiment
As an example, the screw portion 14 of the nut member 13,
Connecting portion 15 for connecting nut member 13 to movable hood 11
And is provided between them. According to such an arrangement, the click mechanism 19 can be housed compactly by using the radial thickness of the screw portion 14 and the radial thickness of the connecting portion 15.

The click mechanism 19 includes a convex elastic mechanism 21.
And a plurality of concave engaging portions 23 with which the convex elastic mechanism 21 engages and disengages (hereinafter, referred to as disengageable) with a predetermined engaging force. The convex elastic mechanism 21 repeatedly engages and disengages with the plurality of concave engaging portions 23 in order, and the reel leg mounting portion 7
The reel legs mounted on the fixed hood 9 and the movable hood 11
(The reel legs are fixed to the fishing rod), the convex elastic mechanism 21 is engaged with the concave engaging portion 23 to maintain the nut member 13 in a detented state. You can do it.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the convex elastic mechanism 21 includes an annular support member 25 that is prevented from rotating around the outer peripheral surface of the apparatus main body 5, and a substantially U-shaped support member supported by the support member 25. The elastic body 27 has a convex engaging portion 29 in which a part thereof projects more than other parts in a central portion.

As a material of the elastic body 27, for example, in addition to metals such as spring steel, SUS, BS, etc., ceramics and synthetic resin, an elastomer resin or a rubber material is used as a part of the elastic body 27 to provide an elastic force. You may do it. Further, as the material of the convex engagement portion 29, it is preferable to use a material capable of generating a loud click sound, for example, a hard material such as a metal and a ceramic.

The annular support member 25 has a locking projection 31 formed on the inner side thereof, while the outer peripheral surface of the apparatus main body 5 has a locking portion into which the locking projection 31 can be fitted. A recess 33 (see FIG. 3A) is formed, and the support member 25 is turned around the outer peripheral surface of the device body 5 by fitting the locking projection 31 into the locking recess 33. It can be stopped.

The substantially U-shaped elastic body 27 has two ends,
A stopper portion 27a which is slightly turned outward is formed. On the other hand, a holding groove 35 which can hold the entire elastic body 27 without rattling is formed in the support member 25. A support piece 37 capable of receiving and supporting the stopper portion 27a of FIG. Further, each support piece 37 is formed with a slope 37a (see FIG. 4A) having a predetermined angle inside the support piece 37.

In such a convex elastic mechanism 21, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 4B, after the elastic body 27 is inserted along the holding groove 35 of the support member 25, the elastic body 2
7 to the respective support pieces 37 of the support member 25.
Each stopper 27a is received by each support piece 37 (inclined surface 37a) by abutting on each (inclined surface 37a), and at this time, each stopper 27a is slightly pressed inward (elastic deformation). It is supported in the state.
In this state, the elastic body 27 is attached to each stopper 2
The region near 7a is maintained in a state where it can slide smoothly along the inclined surface 37a of the support piece 37. As a result, the elastic body 27
Is supported by the support member 25 so that the convex engagement portion 29 can be smoothly and elastically displaced in the direction of the arrow S.

Since the elastic member 27 is supported by the support member 25 in such a manner as to prevent the elastic member 27 from coming off, the assembling work when assembling the elastic member 27 inside the nut member 13 and the movable hood 11 becomes easy. When the connecting member 18 is configured to be disassembled, the attachment and detachment of the elastic body 27 is simplified, and as a result, maintenance is facilitated. Also, the elastic body 27
Is supported so that it can be smoothly and elastically displaced with respect to the support member 25. Therefore, even if the dimensions of the nut member 13 and the moving hood 11 vary, the elastic body 27 is elastically deformed in accordance with the variation. Thus, the convex engaging portion 29 can be reliably and stably engaged with the plurality of concave engaging portions 23 for a long period of time.

In this case, when the elastic member 27 is supported by the support member 25, the support member 2 is held so that a support-free state is secured over 50% or more of the entire circumference of the elastic member 27.
It is preferable to form a gap between the elastic member 5 and the elastic member 27. In addition, as a method of forming the gap, for example, a method of forming an opening by partially cutting out the support member 25 can be applied.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the plurality of concave engaging portions 23 are formed on the inner surface of the nut member 13 at regular intervals over the entire circumferential direction. Is operated to rotate the convex elastic mechanism 21.
The convex engaging portions 29 of the elastic body 27 can be sequentially and removably engaged. In the present embodiment, as an example, the plurality of concave engaging portions 23 are formed in the nut member 13, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the moving hood 11 and other members may have a plurality of concave engaging portions 23. The concave engaging portion 23 may be formed.

When it is desired to enhance the sound of the click sound, the concave engaging portion 23 is preferably formed of a metal material. When the wear resistance can be improved, the concave engaging portion 23 is preferably formed of ceramics or the like. Further, in order to reduce the weight, the concave engaging portion 23 may be formed of a synthetic resin or the like.

In the present embodiment, the plurality of concave engaging portions 23 are capable of sequentially engaging and disengaging the convex engaging portions 29 of the elastic body 27 of the convex elastic mechanism 21 by rotating the nut member 13. It is designed to generate a stable and comfortable click sound during the mating, to make the fixing operation at that time light and smooth, and to fix the reel legs with the optimum fixing force. ing.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d), each of the concave engaging portions 23 has a predetermined contact angle (engaging angle) W1 with respect to the convex engaging portion 29. , W2, while the convex engaging portion 29 is provided with a predetermined contact angle (engaging angle) X1, X with respect to the concave engaging portion 23.
2 designed to engage. In this case, the contact angles W1, W2, X1, X2 are W1 <X1, W2 <X2
Are set so as to satisfy the following relationship. That is, the contact angles X1 and X2 are 45 to 80 degrees (preferably 45 to
75 degrees), while the contact angles W1 and W2 are preferably set within a range of 0 degrees to 45 degrees.

As described above, the contact angle W of the concave engagement portion 23
1, W2 is small, and the contact angles X1, X2 of the convex engagement portion 29 are large and gentle.
As shown in FIG. 3B, a slight gap D is formed between the convex engaging portion 29 and the concave engaging portion 23, and as a result, the convex engaging portion 29 of the elastic body 27 is sharply The click sound can be increased (increased) by engaging, and the engagement between the convex engagement portion 29 and the concave engagement portion 23 can be easily performed, and the rotation operation of the nut member 13 can be performed lightly. it can.

It should be noted that the nut members 13 can be formed by selectively changing the contact angles W1, W2, X1, X2 as appropriate.
It is possible to make it easy to rotate in the tightening direction and to make it difficult to rotate in the opposite direction.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, a stable and comfortable clicking sound is generated throughout the fixing operation when fixing the reel legs, and the fixing operation at that time is performed lightly and smoothly. It is possible to provide a fishing rod including the reel leg fixing device 1 capable of fixing the reel leg with an optimum fixing force.

Next, a fishing rod according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition,
In the description of the present embodiment, the same components as those of the above-described first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5A, one end of the connecting portion 15 applied to the present embodiment is rotatably connected to the nut member 13 and the other end is prevented from rotating by the apparatus main body 5. A connecting member 39 is provided. The moving hood 11
Is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting member 39.

On one end side of the connecting member 39, an uneven portion 41 is formed. On the other hand, on the nut member 13, a concave and convex portion 43 with which the uneven portion 41 can be engaged is formed. By engaging with 43, one end side of the connecting member 39 can be rotatably connected to the nut member 13. The other end of the connecting member 39 is provided with a locking projection 4.
On the other hand, on the outer peripheral surface of the device body 5, a locking recess 47 into which the locking protrusion 45 can be fitted is formed. The other end of the connecting member 39 can be prevented from rotating by the apparatus main body 5 by being fitted to 47. Further, on the other end side of the connecting member 39, an uneven portion 49 is formed. On the other hand, the movable hood 11 is formed with an uneven portion 51 with which the uneven portion 49 can be engaged. The other end of the connecting member 39 can be rotatably connected to the movable hood 11 by being engaged with 51.

As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, in the click mechanism 19 applied to the present embodiment, the convex elastic mechanism 21 is a ring-shaped elastic body 5 fixed to the connecting member 39.
3 is provided. The annular elastic body 53 is configured to surround the outer periphery of the device main body 5, and a part thereof includes the convex engaging portion 29 protruding from other portions. The plurality of concave engaging portions 23 of the click mechanism 19 are formed on the end surface of the nut member 13 (the surface facing the annular elastic body fixed to the connecting member 39) at regular intervals over the entire circumferential direction. By rotating the nut member 13, the convex engaging portions 29 of the elastic body 27 of the convex elastic mechanism 21 can be sequentially and removably engaged (FIG. 6). (B)). In this case, the design value of the contact angle between the concave engaging portion 23 and the convex engaging portion 29 is the same as in the first embodiment described above, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In this case, as a method of constructing the convex engaging portion 29 on the annular elastic body 53, as shown in FIG. 5B, a part of the elastic body 53 is divided into two along the circumferential direction. Split,
By raising one of the divided pieces, the convex engagement portion 29 may be constructed, or the elastic body 53 may be used as it is without being divided as shown in FIG. ,
The protruding engagement portion 29 may be constructed by protruding a part thereof from other parts.

As the material of the elastic body 53, for example, in addition to metals such as spring steel, SUS, BS, etc., ceramics and synthetic resin, elastomer resin or rubber material may be used.
May be used to impart elastic force.

The other constructions and effects are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, and the description is omitted.

Next, a fishing rod according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the description of the present embodiment, the same components as those of the above-described first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the present embodiment is an improvement of the second embodiment described above.
Since the configuration other than the click mechanism 19 is the same as that of the second embodiment, the following description will be limited to the click mechanism 19.

Click mechanism 19 applied to this embodiment
The convex elastic mechanism 21 is configured such that the convex engaging portion 29 is elastically supported by the connecting member 39.
Specifically, the convex engaging portion 29 is elastically supported by a spring 55, and the spring 55 is supported by the connecting member 39.

As a material of the spring 55, for example, in addition to metals such as spring steel, SUS, and BS, ceramics, and synthetic resin, an elastomer resin or a rubber material is used as a part of the spring 55 so as to impart elastic force. You may do it.

On the other hand, as in the second embodiment, the plurality of concave engaging portions 23 of the click mechanism 19
Are formed at regular intervals over the entire circumferential direction of the end surface (the surface facing the convex engaging portion 29 elastically supported by the connecting member 39). The convex engaging portions 29 of the convex elastic mechanism 21 can be sequentially and removably engaged (see FIG. 7B). In this case, the design value of the contact angle between the concave engaging portion 23 and the convex engaging portion 29 is the first angle described above.
Since the embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

The other configurations and effects are the same as those of the above-described first and second embodiments, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 7C shows the configuration of a click mechanism 19 according to a modification of the present embodiment. In this click mechanism 19, the click mechanism 19 includes a convex engaging portion 29 and a spring 55. The convex elastic mechanism 21 is housed in the holder 57 and is unitized as one unit. In addition, a portion where the convex elastic mechanism 21 is supported (for example, fixed portions 59 such as the moving hood 11, the nut member 13, and the connecting member 39) is thinned.

According to such a configuration, in a state where the convex elastic mechanism 21 is supported on the fixing portion 59, the convex elastic mechanism 21 is located on the rear side (opposite to the convex engaging section 29). Is in a free state where it is not supported. In this case, by rotating the nut member 13, the convex elastic mechanism 21 is rotated.
When the convex engaging portion 29 is sequentially engaged and disengaged with the plurality of concave engaging portions 23, the click sound at that time can be resonated loudly (highly).

In the first to third embodiments described above, the movable hood 11 is configured to be moved while being prevented from rotating. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may move, rotating while rotating. Further, the disposition position of the click mechanism 19 is not limited to the above-described first to third embodiments, and can be formed at any position.

[0052]

According to the present invention, a stable and comfortable clicking sound is generated throughout the fixing operation when fixing the reel legs, and the fixing operation at that time can be performed lightly and smoothly. It is possible to provide a fishing rod having a reel leg fixing device that is capable of fixing the reel leg with an optimum fixing force.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a reel leg fixing device provided on a fishing rod according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of the reel leg fixing device shown in FIG. 1;

3A is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.
(B) is an enlarged view of the configuration of the click mechanism;
(C) is a diagram showing a contact angle of the concave engaging portion, (d) is a diagram
The figure which shows the contact angle of a convex engagement part.

4A is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an annular support member of the click mechanism, and FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state in which an elastic body is supported on the support member illustrated in FIG.

FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an internal configuration of a reel leg fixing device provided on a fishing rod according to a second embodiment of the present invention,
(B) is a diagram showing a configuration of an elastic body of the click mechanism,
FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG.

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a concave engaging portion of a click mechanism applied to the second embodiment, and FIG. 6B is an enlarged view of the click mechanism applied to the second embodiment; .

FIG. 7A is a diagram showing an internal configuration of a reel leg fixing device provided on a fishing rod according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
(B) is an enlarged view of a click mechanism applied to the third embodiment, and (c) is a diagram showing a configuration of a click mechanism according to a modification of the third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 5 Device Main Body 19 Click Mechanism 21 Convex Elastic Mechanism 23 Concave Engagement 25 Support Member 27 Elastic Body 29 Convex Engagement

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A fishing rod having a pair of hoods and having a reel leg fixing device capable of holding and fixing a reel leg of a reel by relatively moving the pair of hoods. In addition, the reel leg fixing device is provided with a click mechanism including a convex elastic mechanism and a plurality of concave engaging portions with which the convex elastic mechanism is detachably engaged. The contact angle of the convex elastic mechanism with respect to the part is set to 45 degrees or more and 80 degrees or less. 2. The fishing rod according to claim 1, wherein a contact angle of the concave engaging portion with the convex elastic mechanism is set to 45 degrees or less. 3. The convex elastic mechanism includes an annular support member and an elastic body supported by the support member, and the elastic body has a convex engaging portion, The fishing rod according to claim 1, wherein the convex engaging portion is configured to elastically engage and disengage with the plurality of concave engaging portions.