JP2002209486A - Reverse rotation-preventing clutch and spinning reel in which the clutch is built - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the reverse rotation of a spinning reel. SOLUTION: This reverse rotation-preventing clutch comprises a clutch ring 120 having a contact surface, a clutch housing 58 which can be rotated in the clutch ring 120 and has shoulder portions and openings, a wedge 78 having at least one post capable of being received in inclined routes and openings, and a plurality of needles 64 held around the clutch housing 58. There are shoulder portions 52 and inclined routes 90 corresponding the needles 64. The shoulder portions 52 press the corresponding needles 64 in the direction apart from the inclined routes by torques imparted to the first direction based on the clutch housing 58. The needles 64 interact on the inclined routes by the torques in the first direction based on the wedge 78, and are brought into contact with the contact surface to prevent the wedge 78 from being rotated on the basis of the clutch ring 120.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a reverse rotation preventing mechanism for a spinning reel. More specifically, the present invention prevents, but is not limited to, reverse rotation of the bail in response to line tension, but automatically permits reverse rotation of the gear train when initiated at the crank handle. Further, the present invention relates to a casting / reverse rotation prevention mechanism for a spinning reel having a bail indexing function for permitting a veil indexing operation for facilitating casting.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Spinning reels are generally known in the art. A typical spinning reel is
A body structure, a mounting structure extending from the top of the body structure to mount the reel below the fishing rod, a pinion sleeve rotatably mounted through a front end of the body structure, and affixed to the front end of the pinion sleeve. A rotor assembly, a main shaft slidably extending through the pinion sleeve and the rotor assembly, a line spool secured to the front end of the main shaft, and mounted on the rotor assembly to grip a fishing line for winding the line around the line spool. A bale wire assembly, a drive shaft extending laterally in the side of the body structure, a crank handle affixed to the outer end of the drive shaft, a drive gear mounted on an inner portion of the drive shaft, and a main shaft. And a vibration mechanism for giving reciprocating motion to the line spool. .

[0003]

Such spinning reels are currently available with a wide variety of functions. Such features may, for example, specially form a special type of reel to suit the personal taste of a special type of bale, a special type or size of fish or angler.
One feature commonly found on spinning reels is
It is a trigger mechanism.

[0004] Before casting a spinning reel, the bail wire must typically be snapped off and freed for casting. For many spinning reels, the angler must bend the index finger after the bale wire is moved to grasp the line and prevent the line from being fed out of control. Once cast, the angler releases the line at the desired point during the casting. Some types of spinning reels are provided with a trigger mechanism whereby the angler pulls the trigger to unbale and temporarily hold the fishing line. The angler then releases the trigger at the appropriate time during casting and releases the fishing line.

Due to mechanical limitations, the trigger of a triggered spinning reel typically rotates with the rotor. For this purpose, indexing means are generally provided, whereby the angler only has to reverse the crank handle and bring the trigger to its ideal operating position. When properly indexed, the crank handle and rotor will automatically stop and position the trigger on its movable top within easy reach of the angler's index finger.

[0006] Although such trigger mechanisms improve casting operations, unfortunately, these trigger mechanisms have at least one disadvantage. That is, the indexing means allows the bail to rotate without reversal up to the indexing point, thereby delaying the hooking, deteriorating the feel of the unique reel, and applying a substantial impact to the reel. I do. After casting, anglers typically
The mechanism for rotating the bail wire to the rewind position by rotating the crank handle is operated. Thereafter, when the crank handle is rotated, the rotor and the bale rotate accordingly, rewinding the fishing line onto the spool. The indexing mechanism limits the reverse rotation of the fishing line in order to prevent the fishing line from running out of control. However, when the fish hits, the crank handle and veil
Before the reverse rotation is prevented, it is rotatable to the index point.
In practice, this usually results in some rotation of the rotor,
Before reaching the indexing point, the rotor makes approximately one revolution. If the fish pulls sharply on the line, or if the angler responds quickly to set the hook, the actual hook setting is undesirably delayed due to the time the rotor rotates to the index point. This delay results in fish being missed. In addition, anglers are typically accustomed to experiencing instantaneous resistance when fitting hooks. Free rotation of the rotor, even for a small partial rotation, is a problem for anglers. In addition, the moment that accumulates when reaching the index point is substantial, resulting in a large impact force inside the reel. Accordingly, the internal components of such reels must be constructed to withstand large maximum loads, thereby increasing manufacturing costs.

Accordingly, one object of the present invention is to prevent the rotor from rotating in response to the tension in the fishing line, but to allow the rotor to rotate in the reverse direction when started by the crank handle. Another object of the present invention is to provide a reverse rotation preventing mechanism for a spinning reel with a trigger for calculating a trigger.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves this problem and provides a reverse rotation prevention clutch for a spinning fishing reel which satisfies the above-mentioned problems. The anti-reverse clutch of the present invention includes a housing for mounting the anti-reverse clutch in a fishing reel, an input shaft operatively connected to a crank handle, and an output shaft for rotating a rotor assembly. The output shaft is mechanically connected to the input shaft such that the output shaft is free to rotate in both directions in response to rotation of the input shaft. However, in response to the torque applied to the output shaft, the output shaft
Free rotation only in one direction. The torque applied in the direction in which the output shaft does not rotate freely is transmitted to the main body of the reel.

[0009] In one aspect, the present invention provides that the reverse rotation of the rotor is prevented in response to line tension, but the reverse rotation of the rotor in response to the crank handle is at least capable of indexing a trigger. The rotational force due to the tension of the line, which provides a spinning reel with a trigger mechanism, is transmitted to the reel body, not to the crank handle, so that the trigger is not indexed, and thus the hook And prevents an impact force that may be damaged.

[0010] In another aspect, the present invention provides a spinning apparatus having a trigger mechanism that allows the angler to disengage the anti-reverse mechanism so that rotational force applied to the rotor in both directions is transmitted to the crank handle. This is to provide a reel.

In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a spinning fishing reel having a reverse rotation prevention mechanism having an indexing portion for facilitating veil positioning to improve casting.

Further objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art by reading the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0013]

Before describing the present invention in detail, it is first understood that the application of the present invention is not limited to the details of construction shown and to the steps described herein. is important. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in a wide variety of ways. It is to be understood that the language and terms set forth herein are for purposes of explanation and not limitation.

Referring to the drawings, in which like parts are designated with like numerals throughout the several views, one preferred embodiment of the spinning reel 20 of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. Preferably, the reel 20 is a reel body 22. Side cover 24 (FIG. 9A) removably mounted over side opening 26 and actuation / disengagement of anti-reverse clutch 30
Release (A / R) switch 28 (FIG. 9B) and rotor assembly 32 rotatably mounted on reel body 22
And a line spool 34 (FIG. 9C) non-rotatably mounted on the main shaft 36, a drag knob 38 releasably mounted on the front end of the main shaft 36, and a crank handle 40 for rotating the rotor assembly 32. A reel body 22 is provided.

Next, referring to FIG. 9A, the reel body 2
2 includes an inner side 42, a side opening 26, and a body 22 so that the reel 20 can be mounted below the fishing rod.
And a leg portion 44 extending upward. Side cover 2
A threaded boss 48 is provided for receiving a screw 46 (FIG. 1) securing the 4.

Referring now to FIGS. 9A-9C, the anti-reverse clutch 30 includes a pinion sleeve 50, a bearing 54, a clutch housing 58, a plurality of, preferably, needles 64, a clutch cover 66, And a clutch wedge 78. The pinion sleeve 50 includes a passage 68 about its longitudinal axis, a shoulder 52 that engages a bearing 54, and a clutch housing 5.
A pair of flat portions 56 provided at the front end of the shoulder portion 52 for non-rotatable engagement with the pin 8, and a groove 60 for receiving a C-clip 62 for securing the pinion sleeve 50 to the bearing 54 and the housing 58. I have.

The clutch cover 66 has a plurality of notches 72.
And a plurality of hook portions 76. From the above description, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that it is most preferred that there be one notch 72 for each of the needles 64.

The clutch housing 58 includes a plate 150 having a back surface 152 and a front surface 154, and a plurality of forward extending bosses 156a to 156e disposed around the periphery of the front surface 154. An opening 160 is formed in the plate 150 for receiving the pinion sleeve 50. The flat 162 interacts with the flat 56 of the pinion sleeve 50 to provide a non-rotatable engagement between the clutch housing 58 and the pinion sleeve 50. A plurality of wedge-shaped openings 158 penetrating the plate 150 are formed around the opening 160. The front surface 154 has the clutch cover 66 in terms of number and arrangement.
Has a plurality of notches 74 (FIG. 6) corresponding to the notches 72 of FIG. As best shown in FIG.
Have shoulders 164 and bosses 156b, 156
Each of d and 156e has a chamfered portion 166 that interacts with the hook portion 76 of the cover 66.

It should be noted that the terminology relating to direction, ie, forward or forward, backward or backward, left, right, etc., as used herein, means the direction as seen by the angler. Thus, for example, the front means a position away from the angler, while the back means a position toward the angler.

Referring again to FIGS. 9A to 9C, the needle 64 is sandwiched between the housing 58 and the clutch cover 66, and each of the needles 64 has an O-ring 70.
And a pair of shafts 80 arranged at both ends of the needle 64 so as to receive the One axis 80 is received in each notch 72 of the cover 66, along with an O-ring 70, and the opposite axis 80, with the O-ring 70, positions the needle 64 circumferentially around the housing 58 and the cover 66. Corresponding notches 7 in the housing 58
Accepted within 4. Needle 64 and O-ring 70
Is in a predetermined position, and the hook portion 76 of the cover 66 is
Engages the chamfered portion 166 of the housing 58 to hold the needle 64 in place.

The clutch wedge 78 has a passage 86 about its longitudinal axis. The bearing 82
The bush 92 is housed in the front end of the passage 86 at the rear end of the passage 86 and the wedge 78 when the main shaft 36 is inserted through the reverse rotation prevention clutch 30.
Is rotatable about the main axis 36 while the main axis 3
6 is maintained in a state of being aligned concentrically with the position 6.

Wedge 78 further includes a post 88 that is received in an opening 158 formed in housing 58. The edge of the opening 158 provides a contact surface for the post 88, such that rotation of the housing 58 causes the wedge 78 to rotate, and similarly, rotation of the wedge 78 causes the housing 58 to rotate. Preferably, the interface between the opening 158 and the post 88 provides an air gap 170 (FIG. 8) and the drive element (housing 58 or wedge 7).
8), the driven element (either the housing 58 or the wedge 78) rotates slightly. The plurality of ramps 9 can be contacted with the needle 64.
0 is provided on the wedge 78. Most preferably, there is a corresponding ramp 90 for each of the needles 64, as described in more detail below.

The clutch ring 120 includes a plurality of interacting members 122, a boss 124, and a contact surface 148 that contacts the needle 64. Preferably, clutch ring 120 is supported in a concentric alignment with clutch housing 58.

The clutch ramp 110 has a notch 114
, Opening 112 and clutch ramp 110 so that it can interact with interaction member 122 of clutch ring 120.
And a plurality of cam ramps 116 extending rearward from the rear. Preferably, there is a corresponding cam ramp 116 for each of the interaction members 120 such that rotation of the cam ramp 110 results in a longitudinal movement of the interaction member 120.

To assemble the anti-reverse clutch 30 in the reel 20, the clutch ring 120 and the spring 96
It is held in the reel body 22 by the retainer clip 98. The bosses 124 of the clutch ring 120 are slidably received in corresponding slots (not shown) in the interior 42 of the body 22 so as to prevent the clutch ring 120 from rotating with respect to the body 22. The bush 100 is disposed in the opening 102 of the main body 22, the anti-reverse clutch 30 is inserted through the inner side 42, the A / R shaft 104 is inserted through the passage 106 of the main body 22, and the A / R switch 28, and the washer 108 and the clutch tilt. The notch 114 of the ramp 110 is a boss 118 of the A / R shaft 104.
And over the wedge 78 in alignment. The bearing 126 is received in the opening 128 of the clutch retainer 130, and when the retainer 130 is fixed to the main body 22 by the screw 132, the anti-reverse clutch 30
Operatively retained within the opening 2, the aperture 112 is received on a boss 139 of a retainer 122 so as to retain the clutch ramp 110 concentrically with the main shaft 36.

The bearings 126, 82, 54 and bushes 92, 100 connect the main shaft 36 to the anti-reverse clutch 30.
, But the exact placement and number of such bearings is such that the clutch 30 is held in substantially concentric alignment with the main shaft 36 and is described in more detail below. It should be appreciated that this is not important as long as it is rotatable about the main axis 36 as shown. By way of example only, and not limitation, clutch retainer 139 houses a second bearing and thus provides two bearings for supporting wedge 78, thereby eliminating bearing 82.

An A / R switch 28 is used to engage and disengage the reverse rotation preventing function of the clutch 30. Referring to FIGS. 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A, when the A / R switch 28 is in its rightmost position,
The A / R shaft 104 is rotated counterclockwise, and the boss 11 is rotated.
8 (FIG. 9B) is pushed leftward over the notch 114 (FIG. 9B).
B) This causes the clutch ramp 110 to rotate clockwise. As will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the spring 9
6 always applies a forward pressure to the clutch ring 120, thereby maintaining a contact state between the interaction member 122 and the cam ramp 116. Thus, when the clutch ramp 110 is in its full clockwise position, the interaction member 122 is located at the lower end of the cam ramp 116 and allows the spring 96 to extend, thereby allowing the clutch ring 120 to extend. To its full forward position.

The A / R switch 108 is shown in FIGS.
B, 4B, and 5B, when moved to its leftmost position, the A / R shaft 104 rotates clockwise, causing the boss 118 to be pressed against the notch 114 and cause the clutch ramp 110 to rotate. Is rotated counterclockwise. When the clutch ramp 110 reaches its full counterclockwise position, the interaction member 122 is located near the upper end of the cam ramp 116, pushing the clutch ring 120 to its rearmost position and compressing the spring 96.

Although spring 96 is shown as a coil spring, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that a wide variety of alternative methods may be employed to provide a forward biasing force on clutch ring 120. There will be. By way of example only, and not limitation, a leaf spring may be employed to provide such biasing force.

Next, referring to FIG. 6, FIG. 7 and FIG.
The anti-reverse clutch 30 operates as follows: when the A / R switch is in the engaged position, torque is applied to the pinion sleeve 50 in a counterclockwise direction, causing the housing 58 to rotate counterclockwise. Rotate in the direction.
On the other hand, the edge of opening 158 pushes post 58 and similarly advances wedge 78 in a counterclockwise direction. It can be seen that the rotation of the housing 58 causes the wedge 78 to rotate slightly forward due to the gap 170. The contact between the needle 64 and the surface 148 causes the needle 64 to roll away from the ramp 90. Thus, wedge 78 remains rotatable in response to the counterclockwise rotation of pinion sleeve 50.

The clockwise torque is applied to the pinion sleeve 5
When added to zero, the housing is driven in a counterclockwise direction. The right side of opening 158 pushes post 88 and similarly drives wedge 78 in a clockwise direction. Again, as a result of the gap 170, wedge 78 rotates slightly due to rotation of housing 58. As a result of the void 170,
The shoulder 164 contacts the needle 64 and prevents the needle 64 from rolling on the ramp 90, which causes the wedge 78 to rotate clockwise in response to rotation of the pinion sleeve 50 in a counterclockwise direction. Allow free rotation.

When a counterclockwise torque (as viewed by a fisherman) is applied to the wedge 78, the post 8
8 is pressed against the left side of the opening 158 while the left side drives the housing 58 and the pinion sleeve 50 in a counterclockwise direction. Needle 64 rolls away from ramp 90 of wedge 78 in response to rotation of wedge 78, thereby allowing free rotation of wedge 78.

When a clockwise torque is applied to the wedge 78, the wedge 78 rotates due to the gap 170,
The clutch housing 58 is slightly rotated. Therefore,
Before the needle 64 contacts the shoulder 164, the needle 6
4 begins to roll upward along ramp 90. As the needle 64 is raised to the ramp 90, the needle 64 is brought into contact with the wedge 78 and the inner contact surface 148 of the clutch ring 120.
And the wedge 78
Is prevented from rotating further with respect to the clutch ring 120. The boss 124 is engaged with the slot of the reel body 22, so that the rotation of the clutch ring 120 and thus the wedge 78 is prevented. As the pinion sleeve moves in either direction, the needle 64 rolls down or alternatively along the ramp 90, or alternatively, the shoulder 164 pushes the needle 64 away from the ramp 90.

Thus, referring to FIGS. 1 and 9A to 9C, the rotor assembly 32 is
It can be seen that when secured to wedge 78 by 6, rotor 32 is free to rotate in either direction in response to rotation of crank handle 40. The rotor 32 is urged in the counterclockwise direction, and the fishing line
4, the rotor 32 and the crank handle 40 rotate freely in response. However, rotor 3
2 is urged in a clockwise direction in which the fishing line is extended, the needle 64 interacts between the ramp 90 and the clutch ring 120 resulting in the locking of the wedge 78 and thereby the rotation of the rotor assembly 32. Prevent rotation.

When the A / R switch 28 is in the disengaged position, as best shown in FIGS. 3B and 5B, the clutch ring 120 is moved to its leftmost position. In this position, the needle 64 moves the clutch ring 120
Therefore, the rotor 32 is rotatable in either direction. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that such rotation of the rotor 32 results in a corresponding rotation of the crank handle 40 (FIG. 1). Also, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the elastic nature of the O-ring 70 is such that when the clutch ring 120 is in its rearmost position, the needle 64 does not exert excessive pressure on the shaft 80 and the ramp 90 To roll up along.

Referring again to FIG. 1, the rotor assembly 32 includes a trigger portion 138. Trigger part 1
At 38, when the angler lifts, the bale 140 automatically snaps off from the rewind position (shown in FIG. 1) to the casting position. As soon as bail 140 snaps off, the fishing line is temporarily secured so that it does not extend until the angler releases trigger portion 138. Such trigger mechanisms are well known in the art, and the details of the particular trigger mechanism are not important to the present invention.

The spinning reel 20 is provided with a means for indexing the rotor 32 in order to position the trigger portion 138 near the leg portion 44 where the angler's finger can easily reach. As best shown in FIGS. 9A-9C, wedge 78 includes an indexing arm 142 that operates in synchronism with A / R pawl 144 to index rotor 32. A clip 180 holds the pawl 144 within the body 22.

Referring to FIG. 2A, FIG. 4A, and FIG.
When the / R switch 28 is in the engaged position, the wedge 78
When the arm rotates clockwise, the arm 142 (FIG. 9B)
Hits the claw 144 and pushes the claw 144 to the left from the path of the arm 142. The spring 146 (FIG. 9A) again pushes the claw 144 rightward in the path of the arm 142 after the arm 142 has rotated through the claw 144 again. On the other hand, when the wedge 78 rotates counterclockwise, the arm 142
Strikes the left side of the claw 144 and pushes the claw 144 rightward. The spring 146 biases the pawl 144 to its rightmost position so that the pawl 144 does not move further to the right,
2 cannot pass freely and the wedge 78 is prevented from further rotating in the counterclockwise direction. Preferably, when the claw 144 stops the arm 142, the trigger portion 1
Rotor 32 is positioned relative to arm 142 on wedge 78 such that 38 is in its indexed position.

The function provided by clip 180 and spring 146 can be embodied in a single element that holds pawl 144 against wedge 78 and provides the proper rotational bias to pawl 144. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Referring to FIGS. 2B, 4B and 5B, A
When the / R switch 28 is in its disengaged position, the A / R
The pawl 144 is preferably completely out of the path of the arm 142 and held in its outermost position, allowing the wedge 78 to rotate freely in either direction.

A second preferred embodiment is illustrated in FIGS. Referring first to FIGS. 16-19, in a second preferred embodiment, the wedge 202 comprises a substantially cylindrical output portion 2 having a flat portion 206 for non-rotatably receiving the rotor assembly 32.
04 (FIG. 1), post 208, arm 210 (FIG. 9A) interacting with indexing pawl 144, passageway 212 for passage of main shaft 36 (FIG. 9C), and cavity 214 for receiving bearing 82 (FIG. 9C). 9B) and notch 216
And

As best shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the housing 232 includes a plurality of openings 234 for receiving the posts 208, a cylindrical cavity 236 circumferentially disposed about the housing 232, and a shoulder 238.
And a chamfering section 240. Housing 2
32 further includes an opening 242 that non-rotatably engages the pinion sleeve 50 (FIG. 9B).

Referring now to FIG. 10, each of the shafts 222 has a housing 2 within a notch 224, 72, respectively.
32 and cover 66 (FIG. 9B).
The O-ring 70 is received so that it can be pivotally supported. As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG.
8 further includes an operating arm 226, a braking surface 228, and a heel 230.

It should be appreciated that the anti-reverse clutch is shown in FIGS. 10 and 15 without the clutch cover 66 for clarity. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the clutch cover described above with respect to the above embodiment can also be used with the second embodiment.

Referring again to FIGS. 10 and 15, when the reverse rotation preventing clutch 200 is assembled, the operating arm 2
26 are received in each notch 216 and post 208
Are received in each opening 234. As in previous embodiments, the dimensions of each post 208 are
4 is slightly smaller than the opening of
2 is torqued, wedge 202 rotates housing 232 and, conversely, housing 23
When torque is applied to 2, the rotation of housing 232 causes wedge 202 to rotate slightly. As will be apparent to those skilled in the art, when the wedge 202 is rotated in a clockwise direction (the direction seen by a fisherman), the notch 216 pushes the actuation arm 226 to rotate the needle 218 in a counterclockwise direction, causing the brake surface to rotate. 228 contacts clutch ring 120, thereby preventing further rotation of wedge 202.

When the wedge 202 is rotated in a counterclockwise direction, the notch 216 pushes the actuation arm 226 to rotate the needle 218 in a clockwise direction,
The brake surface 228 is moved away from the clutch ring 120 to allow the wedge 202 and the housing 234 to rotate.

As housing 234 is rotated clockwise, housing 234 rotates wedge 202, causing shoulder 238 to contact heel 230 and rotate braking surface 228 away from clutch ring 120. Thus, the housing 234 and the wedge 20
2 remains rotatable in response to clockwise rotation of the housing 234.

Finally, when the housing 234 is rotated in a counterclockwise direction, the interaction between the brake surface 228 and the clutch ring 120 imparts a clockwise rotational force on the needle 218, Thus, the pressure between the brake surface 228 and the clutch ring 120 is reduced, and the wedge 202 and the housing 234 are allowed to rotate freely.

Thus, from the above description of the various drawings, the spinning reel according to the present invention has the A / R switch 2
It can be seen that when operated with 8 in its engaged position, the user can freely rotate the crank handle 40 and rewind the fishing line to the spool 34. Further, the rotor 32 is free to rotate, and can similarly wind a line around a spool 34. When the crank handle 40 rotates in the extending direction, the indexing arm 14
Rotor 32 rotates to the point where 2 hits claw 144,
Thus, the trigger 138 and the bail 140 are determined. If the fish hits or the angler pulls the line hard to fit the hook, the anti-reverse clutch 30 will engage the rotor 32 regardless of the position of the rotor 32 relative to the indexed position.
To prevent reverse rotation. In the case of prior art reels with triggers, the rotor is free to rotate to the indexing position, delaying the hook alignment, and the indexing means creates significant impact forces between the components.

As can be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the preferred embodiment of the anti-reverse clutch of the present invention is illustrated in a form embodying a spinning reel in a right-handed form, but the present invention is not limited to a left-handed form. The same applies to reels configured for use. Typically, the spinning reel can be in a right-handed or left-handed configuration by simply reversing the side of the reel into which the crankshaft and crank handle are inserted. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the anti-reverse clutch of the present invention has been described with reference to a spinning reel with a trigger, but the present invention is not limited to only this form. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the indexing means described above can be used on spinning reels as well, without the trigger part stably and conveniently setting the position of the bale for casting. The anti-reverse clutch of the present invention is likewise optimal for use with such reels. Further, the apparatus of the present invention is well suited for other types of fishing reels and other applications. Such uses are within the spirit of the invention.

Thus, the present invention is designed to achieve the above and further inherent objects and advantages. While the presently preferred embodiments have been described for the purpose of this disclosure, many changes and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such alterations and modifications are intended to be within the spirit of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a spinning reel of the present invention incorporating a reverse rotation prevention mechanism.

FIG. 2A is a front view of the spinning reel body of the present invention showing a clutch selector at a clutch engagement position. FIG. 2B is a front view of the spinning reel body of the present invention showing the clutch selector at the clutch disengaged position.

FIG. 3A is a cutaway side view of the spinning reel of the present invention taken along line 3A-3A of FIG. 2A. 3B is a cutaway side view of the spinning reel of the present invention along the line 3B-3B in FIG. 2B.

FIG. 4A is a cutaway side view of the spinning reel of the present invention taken along line 4A-4A of FIG. 2A. 4B is a cutaway side view of the spinning reel of the present invention, taken along line 4B-4B of FIG. 2B.

FIG. 5A is a cutaway side view of the spinning reel of the present invention, taken along line 5A-5A of FIG. 2A. 5B is a cutaway side view of the spinning reel of the present invention, taken along line 5B-5B of FIG. 2B.

FIG. 6 is a cutaway side view of one preferred embodiment of the anti-reverse clutch of the present invention.

7 is a cutaway front view of one preferred embodiment of the anti-reverse clutch of the present invention, taken along line 7-7 of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a rear view of one preferred embodiment of the reverse rotation prevention clutch of the present invention.

FIG. 9A is an exploded perspective view of a spinning reel incorporating the reverse rotation prevention clutch of the present invention. FIG. 9B is an exploded perspective view of a spinning reel incorporating the reverse rotation prevention clutch of the present invention. FIG. 9C is an exploded perspective view of a spinning reel incorporating the reverse rotation prevention clutch of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a second embodiment of the reverse rotation prevention clutch of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a front view of a clutch housing incorporated in a second embodiment of the reverse rotation prevention clutch.

FIG. 12 is a cutaway side view of the clutch housing taken along line 12-12 shown in FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a side view of a needle incorporated in a second embodiment of the reverse rotation prevention clutch.

FIG. 14 is an end view of a needle incorporated in the reverse rotation prevention clutch.

FIG. 15 is a front view of the second embodiment of the reverse rotation prevention clutch with the clutch cover removed.

FIG. 16 is a side view of a wedge incorporated in a second embodiment of the reverse rotation prevention clutch.

FIG. 17 is a rear view of a wedge incorporated in the second embodiment of the reverse rotation prevention clutch.

FIG. 18 is a cutaway side view of a wedge incorporated in the second embodiment of the reverse rotation prevention clutch.

FIG. 19 is a front view of a wedge incorporated in a second embodiment of the reverse rotation prevention clutch.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 20 spinning reel 22 reel body 24 side cover 26 side opening 28 A / R switch 30 reverse rotation prevention clutch 32 rotor assembly 34 line spool 36 main shaft 38 drag knob 40 crank handle 42 inside reel body 44 reel body leg 46 screw 48 Threaded Boss 50 Pinion Sleeve 52 Sleeve Shoulder 54 Bearing 56 Flat Shoulder 58 Clutch Housing 60 Groove 62 C Clip 64 Needle 66 Clutch Cover 68 Passage 70 O-Ring 72, 74 Notch 76 Hook 78 Clutch Wedge 80 Shaft 82 Bearing 84 Cavity 86 Passage 88 Post 90 Ramp 92 Bush 120 Clutch ring 150 Clutch housing plate 152 Plate back 154 Plate 156a to 156e Clutch housing boss 158, 160 Opening 162 Clutch housing flat portion 164 Boss shoulder 166 Boss chamfered portion 170 Void

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A reverse rotation prevention clutch, comprising: a clutch ring having a contact surface; a clutch housing rotatably mounted in the clutch ring; and a plurality of shoulders and at least one opening. A housing; a wedge having a plurality of ramps; and at least one post receivable in the at least one opening; and a plurality of needles held circumferentially around the housing. There is a corresponding one of the shoulder and the ramp for each of the needles, and the torque applied to the housing in a first direction causes each of the shoulders to correspond to a corresponding one of the needles. 1 to do
One of the needles is pushed away from a corresponding one of the ramps, and the torque applied to the wedge in the first direction causes each of the needles to interact with a corresponding one of the ramps. A reverse rotation preventing clutch operative to contact one of said ramps and simultaneously contact said contact surface. 2. The reverse rotation prevention clutch according to claim 1,
A reverse rotation prevention clutch, further comprising a pinion sleeve non-rotatably engaged with the housing. 3. A spinning fishing reel, comprising: a reel body; a crank handle rotatably supported from the reel body; and a reverse rotation preventing clutch having an input side and an output side.
When the input side rotatably communicates with the crank handle, and the crank handle rotates in a first direction,
The input side rotates proportionally in a second direction, and when the crank handle rotates in a direction opposite to the first direction, the input side rotates in a direction opposite to the second direction. A reverse rotation prevention clutch, and a rotor assembly having a bail, the rotor assembly rotatably communicating with the output side, and the rotation of one of the rotor assembly and the output side causes the other of the rotor assembly and the output side to rotate. So that the output side rotates in a third direction in response to the input side rotating in the second direction, and the output side has the input side opposite to the second direction. The output side responds to the rotational torque applied to the rotor in the third direction in response to the rotation in the third direction. And the output side rotates in the third direction in response to a rotational torque applied to the rotor in the direction opposite to the third direction. Spinning fishing reel which is designed to rotate. 4. The spinning reel according to claim 3, wherein
A clutch ring having a contact surface, a clutch housing rotatably mounted within the clutch ring, the clutch housing having a plurality of shoulders, and at least one opening; a wedge; A wedge having a plurality of ramps, at least one post receivable in the at least one opening, and a plurality of needles held circumferentially around the housing. For each of the needles, there is a corresponding one of the shoulder and the ramp, and the torque applied to the housing in a first direction causes each of the shoulders to correspond to a corresponding one of the needles.
One of the needles is pushed away from a corresponding one of the ramps, and the torque applied to the wedge in a direction opposite to the first direction causes each of the needles to correspond to a corresponding one of the ramps. A spinning reel interacting with one and contacting one of said ramps and simultaneously contacting said contact surface. 5. The spinning reel with a trigger according to claim 4, wherein the clutch ring is non-rotatably supported so as to be slidable in the reel body in the longitudinal direction, and the clutch ring is moved in the first longitudinal direction. A position and a second longitudinal position, wherein the needle can contact the contact surface when the clutch ring is in its first longitudinal position;
A spinning reel with a trigger, wherein the needle cannot contact the contact surface when the contact surface is in its second longitudinal position. 6. The spinning reel with trigger according to claim 5, further comprising an externally operable switch to operably move the clutch ring from the first position to the second position. .