JP2001238580A - Reel for fishing - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reel for fishing capable of readily recognizing an effective switch adapted to operating conditions during actual fishing in various kinds of switches mounted on a reel body and excellent in operating efficiency of the switches in relation to a reel for fishing. SOLUTION: This reel for fishing is characterized in that the switches effectively functioning according to the operating conditions of respective functions are visibly informed through an informing means in the reel for fishing equipped with a display device for displaying measured values of various functions assembled in a reel body, the set information and the operating conditions and the switches of the respective functions in the reel body rotatably supporting a spool.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display for displaying measurement information, setting information, operation status, etc. of each function provided on a reel unit, and a function switch for setting and changing these display values, setting conditions, and the like. The present invention relates to a fishing reel provided with a fishing reel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to improve fishing results, conventionally, many fishing reels have been measured for the amount of reeling-out or winding of a fishing line as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-256661. A thread length measuring device that displays the measured value on a display on the operation panel is installed, but recently, based on such a measured value, a device such as a motor or a solenoid is moved out to a predetermined shelf position. Various functions such as a shelf stop device that switches the clutch by the actuator to stop the feeding of the fishing line, and a shearing control device that allows the device to shrink in a predetermined pattern are incorporated, and multifunctionalization is progressing. Is the current situation.

Along with this, setting information and operating states (functional states) of the functions incorporated in the reel body, including the measured values of the yarn length measuring device, are displayed on a display on an operation panel. Various function switches (hereinafter referred to as "switches") for setting and changing display values and setting conditions for each function
Was mounted on the operation panel, but with the recent trend toward smaller and lighter reels, fishing reels have become more multifunctional, and these various switches have the minimum necessary number of switches. In recent years, a single switch has a plurality of functions, and in practice, these functions are selectively used for each mode.

[0004]

However, if the functions of the switches are different in each mode as described above, the angler must carefully read the instruction manual in advance to use the switch and understand the operation procedure in advance. In addition, even if you understand this, if you do not understand the operation, you may not be able to recognize an effective switch according to the prompt situation at the time of actual fishing and may operate it erroneously. There were issues left in this regard.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to easily recognize an effective switch suitable for an operation state at the time of actual fishing among various switches mounted on a reel body. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a fishing reel excellent in switch operability.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a measured value and setting information of each function incorporated in the reel body are provided on a reel body rotatably supporting a spool. In a fishing reel provided with a display for displaying an operation state and a switch for each function, a switch which functions effectively according to the operation state of each function is visually visibly notified through a notification means. It is characterized by the following.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device for displaying, on a reel body rotatably supporting a spool, measurement values, setting information, and operating states of functions incorporated in the reel body, and each function. In the fishing reel provided with the switch described above, the function of the switch according to the operation state of each function is displayed on the display in proximity to the switch.

(Action) According to the fishing reel of the first aspect, the notifying means notifies the angler of a switch which functions effectively according to the operation state of each function mounted on the reel body so as to be visible to the angler. , To prevent erroneous operation of the switch. According to the fishing reel of the second aspect, the function of the switch is displayed on the display in accordance with the operation state of each function mounted on the reel body, thereby preventing erroneous operation of the switch.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of a fishing reel according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a frame of a reel body 3; , 1b, side plates 5,7
A spool 11 is rotatably supported via a spool shaft 9 therebetween.

A handle 13 is mounted on the side plate 7. When the handle 13 is rotated in the winding direction, the spool 11 rotates in the winding direction via a power transmission mechanism mounted in the side plate 7. Then, the fishing line 1 is
5 is wound. In the drawing, reference numeral 17 denotes a magnet mounted on one side surface of the spool 11, and 19 denotes a pair of reed switches mounted on the facing portion 1 a of the frame 1 so as to face the rotation trajectory of the magnet 17, and is turned on by the magnet 17. Reed switch 1 to be turned off
9 is supplied to the side plates 5 and 7 on the upper part of the reel body 3.
It is input to a control means (microcomputer) in a control box 21 provided therebetween.

Further, in the drawing, reference numeral 23 denotes a roller-shaped detecting body disclosed by the present applicant in Japanese Patent Application No. 11-75266. As shown in FIG. The fishing line 15 is removably attached to the fishing line 15 and rotates while contacting the winding surface 25 of the fishing line 15 having reached a specified winding amount. As shown in FIG. A shaft portion 29 that can be inserted into the mounting concave portion 27 provided in 1b protrudes on the center axis thereof.

A supporting rod 33 is coaxially inserted into the concave portion 31 provided on the other end side of the detecting body 23 with the shaft portion 29. It protrudes into the provided notch 37 having a U-shaped cross section. A spring 41 is mounted in the recess 31 between the pressure receiving member 39 provided on the support rod 33 and the spring 4.
The support rod 33 is urged in the direction of arrow A by the spring force of 1, and the support rod 33 is inserted into the mounting hole 43 provided in the facing portion 1a of the frame 1. When the support rod 33 is removed from the mounting hole 43 while pressing the support rod 33 in the direction of arrow B against the spring force of the spring 41,
It can be removed from.

As shown in FIG. 2, the detecting body 23 is provided with a plurality of projections 45 formed on the inner periphery of the opening edge of the recess 31 and a squeeze claw 47 attached to the support rod 33 and engaged with the projection 45. A click mechanism 48 is provided, and when the fishing line 15 reaches a predetermined winding amount and the detector 23 rotates, a click sound is continuously generated from the squeeze claw 47 engaging with the projection 45. I have.

Thus, the fishing reel 4 according to the present embodiment.
9 also incorporates a conventional yarn length measuring device,
In FIG. 3, D : Line diameter of fishing line 15 at specified winding amount (line diameter at which detector 23 rotates) D1 : Bottom diameter of spool 11 D2 : The line diameter H of the fishing line that changes with the feeding and winding of the fishing line 15 H: the groove depth of the spool 11 up to a specified winding amount of the fishing line 15.

In the storage means of the control means, a line length calculation formula L = dNa ² + bNa where L: line length Na: actual number of revolutions of the spool 11 accompanying feeding and winding of the fishing line 15 b: depending on the spool shape A predetermined constant relating to D d: a constant (d = −π / N) N: the total number of rotations of the spool 11 when the fishing line 15 is wound up to a specified winding amount, is stored, and is shown in FIG. Control box 21
A display 53 and a reset switch 55, a mode switch 57, and a shelf memo switch 59 are vertically arranged on the operation panel 51, and these are connected to control means.

When inputting the line length data for measuring the line length, the angler operates the mode switch 57 to set the control unit to the line length input mode.
As shown in (a), the mode display section 53a of the display 53 displays:
The control means displays the characters “input” indicating that the thread length input mode is set, and also displays the upper display 53
The initial value “0” is displayed on b as the rotation speed of the spool 11.

Thereafter, when the angler operates the handle 13 to wind the fishing line 15 around the spool 11, the magnet 1
On the basis of the rotation pulse signal of the reed switch 19 which is turned on / off by the switch 7, the control means sequentially displays the number of rotations of the spool 11 on the upper display section 53b as shown in FIG. As shown in (c), when the number of revolutions of the spool 11 reaches 300, the thread length can be input.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the rotation speed of the spool 11 reaches 500 rotations, the fishing line 15 reaches a predetermined winding amount, and the detection body 23 rotates, the angler resets the reset switch 55. Is operated, the control means determines the above-mentioned constant d from the total number of rotations N = 500 up to the specified winding amount (the yarn winding diameter D) to determine the yarn length calculation formula, and based on the yarn length calculation formula, By calculating the yarn length L up to the specified winding amount, FIG.
The thread length measurement value calculated as shown in (e) is displayed on the lower display section 53c of the display 53.

As described above, in the line length input mode, after the number of rotations of the spool 11 reaches 300, the reset switch 5 is turned off when the fishing line 15 has been wound up to a predetermined winding amount.
When the operator operates the fishing line 5, the line length calculation formula is determined, and the line length of the wound fishing line 15 is calculated and displayed. However, the angler who is not familiar with the operation can fully understand the function of the reset switch 55. Not always.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the reset switch 55 and the shelf memo switch 59 are formed of a light-transmitting material, and the reset switch 55 and the shelf memo switch 59 are illuminated from inside the control box 21 (not shown). A backlight (notifying means) is disposed opposite each of the switches 55 and 59, and the control means can input thread length data when the number of rotations of the spool 11 reaches 300 as shown in FIG. 4 (c). Then, the reset switch 55 functioning effectively as a data input switch is illuminated with a backlight, and the angler operates the reset switch 55 in accordance with the instruction to complete the input of the thread length data.
As shown in (e), the backlight illuminating the reset switch 55 is turned off.

When the input of the yarn length data is completed and the yarn length can be measured, the control means automatically switches to the yarn length measurement mode as shown in FIG. The display means 53a displays the characters "Measurement" indicating that the control means is in the thread length measurement mode, and the upper display 5
3b is displayed with the initial value of the yarn length "0.0m".

Thereafter, the control means takes in the forward / reverse determination signal of the spool 11 outputted from the reed switch 19 to determine whether the fishing line 15 is to be fed or wound, and to take in from the reed switch 19. Spool 11
Are counted, and the yarn length calculation formula is calculated and executed based on the counted value. Then, the control means displays the calculation result on the upper display section 53b. Such a measured value is also used for shelving when the fishing line 15 is fed.

That is, when the angler operates the mode switch 57 to switch to the shelf setting mode in the line length measurement mode shown in FIG. 4 (f), the controller displays the mode display section 53a as shown in FIG. 4 (g). Displays the word "shelf setting" indicating that the control means is in the shelf setting mode.
The initial value “0.0m” of the yarn length is displayed in b. And
As shown in FIG. 4 (h), for example, when the fishing line 15 (a tackle) is paid out to the water surface 3 m below the rod tip, the control means calculates the amount of the fishing line 15 drawn out based on the rotation pulse signal from the reed switch 19. Then, the calculation result is displayed on the upper display 53b.
In this display state, the angler operates the reset switch 55 to change the display on the upper display section 53b to FIG. 4 (i).
Then, if the fishing line 15 is sequentially drawn out after setting it to "0.0 m", the water depth is displayed on the upper display section 53b as shown in FIG. 4 (j). Then, as shown in FIG. 4 (k), when the fisherman operates the shelf memo switch 59 where the hook arrives at the bottom and the feeding of the fishing line 15 is stopped, the upper display section 53b and the lower display section 53c are switched to the state shown in FIG. In the display state as shown in l), the control means stores the water depth of 50 m in the storage means.

Thereafter, the control means automatically switches to the line length measurement mode as shown in FIG. 4 (m) and displays the word "measurement" on the mode display section 53a. When wound from the reed switch 1
The winding amount of the fishing line 15 is calculated on the basis of the rotation pulse signal from No. 9 to sequentially reduce the display value of the upper display section 53b from “50.0 m” and change the display value of the lower display section 53c to “ The distance from the bottom is sequentially increased from “0.0 m”.

As described above, in the shelf setting mode, when the angler operates the shelf memo switch 59 where the feeding of the fishing line 15 is stopped at the bottom of the device, the control means stores the water depth of 50 m as the shelf position in the storage means. The angler who is not familiar with the operation may not fully understand such a function of the shelf memo switch 59. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG.
When the feeding of the number 5 stops, the control means illuminates the shelf memo switch 59 functioning as a shelf setting switch with a backlight to prompt the user to set the shelf, and the angler operates the shelf memo switch 59 in accordance with the instruction to set the shelf position. Then, as shown in FIG. 4 (l), the backlight illuminating the shelf memo switch 59 is turned off.

Since the present embodiment is configured as described above, in the thread length input mode, the number of rotations of the spool 11 becomes three.
When the reset switch 55 is operated after the fishing line 15 has been wound up to the specified winding amount after the rotation reaches 00, the line length data is input and the line length calculation formula required for the line length measurement is determined. However, as described above, when the number of rotations of the spool 11 reaches 300 and the input of the thread length data becomes possible as shown in FIG. 4C, the control means sets the reset switch 55 which effectively functions as a data input switch. Notify the angler by illuminating with the backlight.

When the angler operates the reset switch 55 in accordance with the instruction, the input of the thread length data is completed, and the control means turns off the backlight illuminating the reset switch 55 as shown in FIG. Will be done. Further, in the shelf setting mode, when the feeding of the fishing line 15 is stopped at the bottom of the device, the angler
When the fishing line 9 is operated, the shelf position is set. However, as shown in FIG. 4 (k), when the feeding of the fishing line 15 is stopped at the bottom of the device, the control means switches the shelf memo switch 59, which functions effectively as a shelf setting switch, back. When the position of the shelf is set by the fisherman operating the shelf memo switch 59 in accordance with the instruction, the backlight illuminating the shelf memo switch 59 is turned on as shown in FIG. Turn off the light.

As described above, according to the fishing reel 49 according to the present embodiment, the reset switch 55 and the shelf memo switch 59 which function effectively according to the operation state of the control means are provided.
The backlight informs the angler that it is visible,
Even a fisherman who is unfamiliar with the operation can easily perform data input and setting of the shelf position without erroneous operation, and as a result, operability of the switch is improved as compared with the related art.

In the above-described embodiment, the backlight is used as the notifying means. However, as shown in FIG. 5, a function display section 53d is provided in the display 53 to provide the function. The name of a switch that functions effectively according to the operation state of the control means is displayed on the display unit 53d so as to notify the angler, or as in the third embodiment shown in FIG. Marker 53 of arrow sign in 53
e may be displayed, and the marker 53e may be used to notify a switch that functions effectively according to the operation state of the control means. In each of these embodiments, as in the first embodiment, the intended purpose is achieved. It is possible to achieve.

7 and 8 show an electric reel according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In the figures, 61 is a frame of a reel body 63, 65 and 67 are side plates attached to the left and right of the frame 61, and both side plates are shown. A spool 71 is rotatably supported between 65 and 67 via a spool shaft 69. The spool 71 is provided with a spool motor 73 similarly to a conventional electric reel.
The fishing line is wound by the drive of the steering wheel and the winding operation of the handle 75.
It is housed in a motor case integrally formed with the frame 61 at the front.

A clutch mechanism mounted in the side plate 67 is provided behind the side plate 67 with a clutch ON / OFF.
The clutch lever 77 for switching the spool 71 is mounted, and the driving force of the spool 71 by the spool motor 73 and the handle 75 is transmitted and cut off by the switching operation of the clutch lever 77.

A magnet 79 is mounted on one side surface of the spool 71, and a pair of reed switches 81 are mounted on the frame 61 so as to face the rotation trajectory of the magnet 79. It is connected to control means in a control box 83 provided between the side plates 65 and 67 on the upper part of the main body 63. The control means comprises a microcomputer. The control means takes in the forward / reverse determination signal of the spool 71 output from the reed switch 81 to determine whether the fishing line is to be paid out or wound up, and the spool to be taken in from the reed switch 81. The rotation pulse signal of 71 is counted by an up / down counter, and the yarn length calculation formula stored in the storage means is calculated and executed based on the counted value.

The result of this operation is stored in the control box 8
3 is displayed on the line length display portion 87a of the display 87 provided on the operation panel 85 of the third embodiment. Even in the present embodiment, this measured value is used for shelving with the feeding of the fishing line. Have been. That is, as shown in FIG.
Is provided with a line length display portion 87a for displaying the line length of the fishing line and a shelf display portion 87b for displaying the shelf position. For example, when the fishing line (device) is fed 50 m from the water surface, the reed switch 81 The control means calculates the feed amount of the fishing line on the basis of the rotation pulse signal, and the calculation result is displayed on both display portions 87a and 87b.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, on the operation panel 85, a reset switch 89 and a shelf memo switch 91 are vertically mounted adjacent to the display 87, and the display 8 is mounted.
The motor switch 93 of the spool motor 73 is disposed on the operation panel 85 on the opposite side with respect to the spool 7, and the operation of the motor switch 93 activates the spool motor 73 to automatically wind the fishing line around the spool 71. It is supposed to be.

Then, when the fisherman operates the shelf memo switch 91 at a point where the gimmick is fed 50 m from the water surface as a starting point, as shown in FIG.
Is set to "0.0 m", and the depth of 50 m is stored in the storage means as a shelf position.
Then, when the fishing line is wound from the shelf position by operating the handle 75 or operating the motor switch 93, the control means calculates the winding amount of the fishing line based on the rotation pulse signal from the reed switch 81, and FIG. As shown in (c) and (d), the display value of the thread length display portion 87a is sequentially reduced from "50.0m", and the display value of the shelf display portion 87b is sequentially increased from "0.0m". , The distance from the shelf position is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the motor switch 9
3 during the winding operation of the fishing line by the reset switch 89
And the shelf memo switch 91 have the function of increasing or decreasing the take-up speed of the spool motor 73, respectively. When the reset switch 89 is operated, the control means controls the drive current to the spool motor 73. When the motor output is increased by increasing the energization time ratio and the shelf memo switch 91 is operated, the control means reduces the motor output to reduce the winding speed.

Then, the fishing line is wound and the line length display section 8
When the display value of 7a becomes "0.0m", the reset switch 89 and the shelf memo switch 91 function as intended reset switches and shelf memo switches, respectively. However, even if the reset switch 89 and the shelf memo switch 91 are provided with the function of increasing or decreasing the fishing line winding speed, anglers who are not familiar with the operation may not fully understand such a function. obtain.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, function display portions 87c and 87d are provided in the display 87 near the reset switch 89 and the shelf memo switch 91, respectively. As shown in (a) and (d), the thread length display portion 87a indicates "0.0
When “m” is displayed, the control means operates the function display section 8
The original functions "reset" and "shelf memo" of the reset switch 89 and shelf memo switch 91 are displayed on 7c and 87d, respectively, and the reset switch 89 and shelf memo switch 91 are spooled as shown in FIG. When functioning as a switch for increasing or decreasing the winding speed of the motor 73, the function display unit 8
7c and 87d are configured to display "speed up" and "deceleration" as functions of the reset switch 89 and the shelf memo switch 91.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the fishing line is wound up to the surface of the water and the display of the line length display portion 87a becomes "0.0 m", as described above, the control means sets "speed up" and "speed up". Deceleration "
, The original functions of the reset switch 89 and the shelf memo switch 91 are displayed on the function display sections 87c and 87d. Since the electric reel 95 according to the present embodiment is configured as described above, the original functions “reset” and “reset” of the reset switch 89 and the shelf memo switch 91 are displayed on the function display sections 87 c and 87 d when setting the shelf position. Since the "shelf memo" is displayed, even if the angler is not familiar with the functions of the reset switch 89 and the shelf memo switch 91, the position of the shelf can be set based on such display, and the winding operation of the fishing line by the motor switch 93 can be performed. Sometimes
The control means includes functions of the reset switch 89 and the shelf memo switch 91 on the function display sections 87c and 87d,
In order to display "deceleration", the angler operates the reset switch 89 and the shelf memo switch 91 in accordance with the condition of the fishing spot, thereby performing a good winding operation.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the functions of the reset switch 89 and the shelf memo switch 91 are displayed in the display 87 in accordance with the operation state of the control means. However, these functions can be easily recognized, and as a result, the operability of the switch is improved as compared with the conventional case.

[0041]

As described above, according to the fishing reel of the first aspect, the switch which functions effectively according to the operation state of each function mounted on the reel body is notified to the angler in a visible manner. Informs that even anglers who are not familiar with the operation can easily perform various operations without erroneous operation, and as a result, the operability of the switch is improved as compared with the related art.

According to the fishing reel of the second aspect, since the function of the switch is displayed on the display in accordance with the operation state of each function mounted on the reel body, the operation is not well understood. Even a fisherman can easily recognize these functions, and as a result, erroneous operation of the switch is eliminated and operability of the switch is improved as compared with the related art.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cutaway plan view of a main part of a fishing reel according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the fishing reel shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a line winding diameter of a fishing line wound around a spool.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing states of indicators and respective switches in the fishing reel shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing states of indicators and switches of the fishing reel according to the second embodiment of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing states of indicators and switches of a fishing reel according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of a display and each switch in the electric reel shown in FIG. 7;

[Explanation of symbols]

 3,63 Reel body 9,69 Spool shaft 1,71 Spool 21,83 Control box 23 Detector 49 Fishing reel 51,85 Operation panel 53,87 Indicator 55,89 Reset switch 57 Mode switch 59,91 Shelf memo Switch 73 Spool motor 77 Clutch lever 93 Motor switch 95 Electric reel

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A fish comprising a reel body rotatably supporting a spool, an indicator for displaying measured values, setting information, and operating states of each function incorporated in the reel body, and a function switch for each function. A fishing reel characterized in that a function switch, which functions effectively according to the operation state of each function, is visibly notified through a notification means in the fishing reel. 2. A fish comprising a reel body rotatably supporting a spool, a display for displaying measured values, setting information, and operating states of each function incorporated in the reel body, and a function switch for each function. A fishing reel, wherein a function of a function switch according to an operation state of each function is displayed on the display in proximity to the function switch.