JP2004222523A - Float not requiring passage of fishing line therethrough - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a float which does not require the passage of a fishing line therethrough and enables the exchange of various float members in response to purposes and uses and whose colors can simply and quickly be changed. <P>SOLUTION: This float which does not require the passage of the fishing line therethrough comprises a float body 1 in which a dividing groove 12 reaching the center is formed and in which upper and lower outer peripheral grooves 13 are formed at places near to the center in the circumferential direction, and upper and lower caps 2, 3 which can be capped on the upper and lower portions of the float body 1, in which dividing grooves 22, 32 reaching the centers, respectively, are formed and further in which engaging projections 23, 33 are formed on inner peripheries near to the openings, respectively. The upper and lower caps 2,3 are elastically engaged with places near to the float body 1. The upper and lower caps 2, 3 may be formed into an identical shape. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a float body having a split groove extending from the outer periphery to the through hole, and the fishing line is inserted into the through hole from the lateral direction using the split groove, so that the float body can be replaced without cutting the fishing line. It relates to a float that does not need to pass through the fishing line.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a fishing float that does not need to be inserted through a fishing line and that can be replaced without cutting the fishing line, a through hole (11) is provided at the center as disclosed in FIG. 11 of JP-A-2000-60386. It is composed of a hollow egg-shaped synthetic resin float main body (1) having a split groove (12) provided therewith and reaching therewith, and two core rods screwed up and down on the float main body (1). (See FIG. 8). Screw holes are formed in the center of the upper end and the lower end of the through hole (11) of the float body (1), and a shaft portion having a thread formed in the core rod and the shaft portion provided at an end portion thereof. There is a head that is larger than the outer diameter of the head, and a center hole that passes through the head and the shaft portion is formed, and an enlarged portion is provided at an end of the center hole of the head, and the enlarged portion is Has a ceramic ring ring inserted. When using the fishing float, a core rod is first passed through a fishing line (5) so that it can be screwed up and down on the float body (1). Next, the split groove (12) of the float body (1) is inserted along the fishing line (5), and the fishing line (5) is inserted into the through hole (11). Thereafter, the threads of the core rod are screwed into the upper and lower screw holes of the float body (1) from above and below. At this time, since the ring ring was inserted, the point contact between the ring ring and the fishing line (5) was enabled, and the slip of the fishing line (5) could be improved.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-60386 discloses that the float main body (1) cannot be attached unless the core rod is passed through the fishing line (5) in advance, and the float main body (1) has a core rod screwed up and down. In order to match, it was necessary to rotate by the number of threads provided on the shaft portion, and it took time to replace the float body (1), and the float body (1) could not be quickly attached to the fishing line (5). . Further, when it is desired to change the color of the float body (1), it is necessary to replace the float body (1) of another color prepared in advance and take time to exchange the float body. In the case of using another device, there is a problem that the fishing rod (5) has to be cut and detached or attached because the core rod is in the way.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a float that does not need to be passed through a fishing line, in which a variety of floats can be replaced with one touch according to the purpose and application, and the color of the float can be easily and quickly changed.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, that is, a float main body having a split groove reaching the center, and a split groove which can be crowned and reach the center above and below the float main body. It is composed of a cap and a lower cap, and the upper and lower caps have a structure that can be elastically locked near the center of the float main body. It is also preferable to form two outer circumferential grooves in the circumferential direction near the center of the float main body, and to form a locking projection on the inner circumference near the opening of the upper and lower caps. It is preferable that the opening is formed in a substantially cocoon shape and the openings of the upper and lower caps are narrowed. Further, the upper and lower caps may have the same shape.
[0006]
Further, a float main body having a split groove reaching the center and having a protruding portion provided at the lower end, an upper cap having a split groove which can be crowned on the upper part of the float main body and reaching the center, and a protruding portion of the float main body. A cap formed with a split groove that can be mounted and reaches the center. The upper cap is elastically engageable with the vicinity of the center of the float main body, and the cap is elastically lockable with the lower part of the float main body. . Also, one outer circumferential groove is formed in the circumferential direction near the center of the float main body, a locking projection is formed on the inner circumference near the opening of the upper cap, and the inner peripheral groove is formed near the opening of the cap main body. It is preferable to form a stopper projection, to form a screw thread on the outer periphery of the protrusion, and to form a screw hole in the cap to be screwed with the screw thread. The “elastic locking” referred to in the present invention refers to a state where an elastic force is urged when locked.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and description will be made based on this. (1) is a hollow oval body made of a synthetic resin such as urethane or urethane shown in FIG. 6 (a) having a through hole (11) at the center and a split groove (12) reaching the through hole (11). Two upper and lower outer circumferential grooves (13) are formed in the circumferential direction near the center of the float main body (1). The width of the split groove (12) is provided wider than the thickness of the fishing line (5). The split groove (12) is generally provided in the state shown in FIG. 7 (a), but may be provided in a state where the through hole (11) is also used as shown in FIG. 7 (b). The shape and material of the float main body (1) are not limited to the above-mentioned shapes and materials. For example, wood may be used as the material. (2) is an upper cap which can be mounted on the upper part of the float body (1), is provided with a center hole (21), and has a split groove (22) formed therein, and an opening of the upper cap (2). A locking projection (23) for elastically locking to the outer peripheral groove (13) is formed on the inner circumference in the vicinity (see FIG. 6). (3) is a lower cap which can be attached to the lower part of the float main body (1), has a center hole (31), and has a split groove (32) formed to reach it, and an opening of the lower cap (3). A locking projection (33) for elastically locking to the outer circumferential groove (13) is formed on the inner circumference in the vicinity. Further, the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) may have the same shape. The upper and lower caps (2) and (3) are made of a hard synthetic resin, and are made of a material that exerts an elastic force to return to the original position when the split grooves (22) and (32) are expanded. It is better to use The upper and lower caps (2) and (3) may be provided with conspicuous colors and several types may be prepared. Further, the split grooves (22) and (32) may also be used as the center holes (21) and (31) as in FIG. 7B.
[0008]
FIG. 2 is a view showing another embodiment of the present invention. Compared with the above embodiment, the float body (1) is formed in a substantially cocoon shape having a constricted portion (14) at the center, and an outer peripheral groove. (13) is missing. Further, the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) have only the opening portions narrowed and do not have the locking projections (23) and (33). Other parts are the same. The upper and lower caps (2) and (3) may be the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) may be the upper cap ( 2) may be used.
[0009]
FIG. 3 is a view showing another embodiment of the present invention, which is different from the above-mentioned embodiment of FIG. 1 in that the outer peripheral groove (13) is provided with an upper cap (13) in the circumferential direction near the center of the float main body (1). 2), and a protrusion (15) is provided at the lower end of the float body (1). Further, instead of the lower cap (3), a cap (4) which is attachable to the protrusion (15), has a center hole (41), and is formed with a split groove (42) reaching the same is provided. 4) is formed in a substantially cap nut shape, and a locking projection (43) is formed on the inner periphery near the opening. Other parts are the same. The float body (1) may be formed in a substantially cocoon shape, and the upper cap (2) of the above embodiment may be used. Further, a thread may be formed on the outer periphery of the projecting portion (15), and the cap (4) may be formed with a screw hole to be screwed with the thread.
[0010]
Next, a method for mounting the product of the present invention will be described. First, a float main body (1) suitable for the situation is selected, and elastically locked near the center of the float main body (1) to attach the upper and lower caps (2) and (3), and to provide a split groove (1). 22) and (32) are aligned with the split groove (12). At this time, if the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) are pressed from above and below, the split grooves (22) and (32) are widened, so that they can be easily mounted on the outer periphery of the floating body (1) and the locking projections (2). 23) and (33) can be easily locked to the outer peripheral groove (13). Next, using the split grooves (12), (22), and (32), the through hole (11) is inserted through the fishing line (5) between the cell balls (6) with one touch, and the float is attached [FIG. (A)]. Thereafter, the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) are turned to shift the split grooves (22) and (32) from the split groove (12), so that the fishing line (5) does not come off the float body (1). (See FIG. 4). When the other embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is attached, it becomes as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6B. Thereafter, when replacing the float main body (1), first, the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) are turned to align the split grooves (22) and (32) with the split groove (12), and then are moved in the lateral direction. You can easily remove the entire float. Then, the float body (1) or upper and lower caps (2) and (3) separately prepared are prepared together, and the whole float can be attached to the fishing line (5) from the lateral direction in the same manner as described above.
[0011]
When the color of the float body (1) is further changed, first, the split groove (22) of the upper cap (2) mounted on the float body (1) is spread by hand, and the locking projection (23) is used. Is removed from the outer circumferential groove (13), the upper cap (2) is moved upward to remove from the float body (1), and the split groove (22) of the upper cap (2) is aligned with the fishing line (5). The upper cap (2) can be easily removed simply by moving it laterally. Similarly, the lower cap (3) is removed from the float body (1) and also from the fishing line (5). The lower cap (3) is mounted on the float body (1) and the upper cap (2) is mounted under the float body (1), so that the color of the float body (1) seen from the water surface is obtained. Can be changed. When changing to a color other than the upper and lower two colors, the upper cap (2) mounted on the float body (1) is removed as described above, and the separately prepared upper cap (2) is replaced with the float body. The color of the float main body (1) can be changed with a single touch by mounting it on (1). At this time, when using a float as shown in FIG. 5, be sure to remove the upper cap (2) and attach the separately prepared upper cap (2) on the float body (1).
[0012]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention having the above-described configuration has the following effects.
[0013]
A float main body (1) having a split groove (12) reaching the center as defined in claim 1, and split grooves (22) and (32) capable of being crowned above and below the float main body (1) and reaching the center. The upper cap (2) and the lower cap (3) are formed so that the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) can be elastically locked near the center of the float main body (1) so that the float can be moved in the horizontal direction. It is possible to pass the fishing line (5) through the through hole (11) easily and quickly without cutting the fishing line (5), and to exchange all the floats according to the purpose and application with one touch. became. Further, the color of the float can be easily and quickly changed only by replacing or replacing the upper and lower caps (2) and (3). Furthermore, when disassembling and clearing the fishing rod or when using another mechanism, it is not necessary to cut and remove or attach the fishing line (5) as in the past, so that the rod can be delivered in an extremely short time. Become. By preparing a minimum number of floats with different sizes, materials, numbers, and buoyancy, the float body (1) under optimal conditions according to the conditions of fishing grounds and the ever-changing sea conditions, etc. Can be changed in a short time.
[0014]
As in claim 2, two upper and lower outer circumferential grooves (13) are formed in the circumferential direction near the center of the float main body (1), and are formed on the inner circumference near the openings of the upper and lower caps (2) and (3). By forming the locking projections (23) and (33), the split grooves (22) and (32) of the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) can be easily spread by hand. The locking projections (23) and (33) can be easily locked in the outer circumferential groove (13) and the elastic force is urged, so that the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) can be easily and reliably mounted. And is integrated with the float body (1). Further, by spreading the split grooves (22) and (32) by hand, the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) can be easily removed. It is possible to do.
[0015]
The floating body (1) is formed in a substantially cocoon shape having a constricted portion (14) at the center, and the opening of the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) is narrowed as the floating body (1). The structure of the parts is simplified.
[0016]
By making the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) have the same shape as described in claim 4, many colors can be changed more easily even with a small number of float bodies (1). In addition, the number of parts can be reduced. In particular, since there is a split groove (22), the upper caps (2) can be stacked, so that even if various types of upper caps (2) are prepared, they can be carried without being bulky. Become.
[0017]
6. A float body (1) having a split groove (12) reaching the center and a projection (15) provided at a lower end as in claim 5, and a floatable center on an upper portion of the float body (1). An upper cap (2) formed with a split groove (22) that reaches, and a cap (4) formed with a split groove (42) that can be attached to the protrusion (15) of the float main body (1) and reaches the center, The upper cap (2) can be elastically locked with the vicinity of the center of the float main body (1), and the cap (4) can be elastically locked with the lower part of the float main body (1), so that the float moves laterally. It allows the fishing line (5) to pass through the through hole (11), so that it is possible to easily and quickly change the whole float according to the purpose and application without cutting the fishing line (5) with one touch. Become. Further, the upper cap (2) can be easily replaced, and the color of the float can be easily and quickly changed.
[0018]
7. An outer circumferential groove (13) is formed in the circumferential direction near the center of the float body (1) as in claim 6, and the locking projection (23) is formed on the inner circumference near the opening of the upper cap (2). ) And by forming a locking projection (43) on the inner periphery near the opening of the cap (4), the split groove (22) of the upper cap (2) can be easily spread by hand. The locking projection (23) can be easily locked in the outer circumferential groove (13) of the float body (1) and the elastic force is urged, so that the upper cap (2) can be easily and reliably floated. It will be integrated with the main body (1). Further, by widening the split groove (22) by hand, the upper cap (2) can be easily removed, so that the color of the float can be changed quickly, and a color that stands out can be obtained.
[0019]
The groove of the cap (4) is formed by engraving a screw thread on the outer periphery of the protrusion (15) and forming a screw hole to be screwed with the screw thread on the cap (4). By spreading (42) by hand, the cap (4) can be easily screwed or removed without rotating the cap (4), and the cap (4) can be tightened with a slight rotation. Moreover, since the cap (4) is in a state where the elastic force is urged while being screwed with the screw thread, the float main body (1) and the cap (4) are more firmly integrated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exploded part showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exploded part showing another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exploded part showing another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an assembled state of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an assembled state of FIG. 3;
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional state of FIGS. 4 and 5;
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross section of the float body of the present embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of a disassembled part of a main part showing an embodiment of a conventional product.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Float main body 12 Split groove 13 Outer peripheral groove 14 Constricted part 15 Projection 2 Upper cap 22 Split groove 23 Locking projection 3 Lower cap 32 Split groove 33 Locking projection 4 Cap 42 Split groove 43 Locking projection

Claims (7)

A float body (1) having a split groove (12) reaching the center, and an upper cap (2) having split grooves (22) and (32) which can be crowned above and below the float body (1) and formed to the center. ) And a lower cap (3), wherein the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) are elastically engageable with the vicinity of the center of the float body (1). . Two upper and lower outer circumferential grooves (13) are formed in the circumferential direction near the center of the float main body (1), and locking projections are formed on the inner circumference near openings of the upper and lower caps (2) and (3). 2. The float according to claim 1, wherein said float is formed with (23) and (33). The fishing line according to claim 1, wherein the float body (1) is formed in a substantially cocoon shape having a constricted portion (14) at the center, and the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) have narrowed openings. Float that is not required to pass through. The float according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the upper and lower caps (2) and (3) have the same shape. A float main body (1) having a split groove (12) reaching the center and having a protruding portion (15) at the lower end, and a split groove (22) capable of being crowned and reaching the center on an upper portion of the float main body (1). And a cap (4) formed with a split groove (42) that can be attached to the protruding portion (15) of the float main body (1) and reaches the center, and the upper cap ( 2) The fishing line is characterized in that it is elastically engageable with the vicinity of the center of the float body (1), and the cap (4) is elastically engageable with the lower part of the float body (1). Float that is not required to pass through. One outer circumferential groove (13) is formed in the circumferential direction near the center of the float main body (1), and a locking projection (23) is formed on the inner circumference near the opening of the upper cap (2). 6. The float according to claim 5, wherein a locking projection is formed on an inner periphery near an opening of the cap. 6. The float according to claim 5, wherein a thread is formed on an outer periphery of the projecting portion, and a threaded hole is formed in the cap for engaging with the thread.

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