JP2013005738A - Electric reel for fishing - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric reel for fishing in which a rotary motor output control member is arranged in a control case, capable of enhancing the grippability and operatability of a reel body.SOLUTION: The electric reel for fishing has a spool 7 around which a fishing line is wounded, a drive motor 8 rotating and driving the spool 7, a control case 15 arranged between right and left side plates and housing a control part 100 for controlling the output of the drive motor 8, and an operating member 30 supported rotatably to the control case 15 by a supporting shaft 31 and controlling the output of the drive motor 8. The operating member 30 has a crosssectional shape satisfying h<H in both the position where the output of the motor 8 is 0 and the position where that is Max, here the height from the center X to the upper end of the support shaft 31 is H and the height from the center X to the lower end of the support shaft 31 is h in the crosssectional shape of the operating member 30.

Description

  The present invention relates to an electric reel for fishing.

  Conventionally, an electric reel for fishing is configured so that the fishing rod can be left on the hook attached to the ship's edge, from the release of the device to the winding, mainly to be applied to deep-sea fishing. Recently, a more compact configuration has been commercialized so that it can be operated by hand.

  For example, it is known that operation members for winding up a spool of an electric reel for fishing (moving the motor output continuously and continuously) are arranged at various positions. For example, in Patent Document 1, a part of a disk-shaped rotary knob (operation member) is exposed from the upper surface of a control case, and the motor output is continuously varied by rotating the pressure case while pressing the thumb from above. A configuration is disclosed. Further, in the previous application (Patent Document 2), the present applicant has proposed an electric fishing reel that can smoothly perform a series of operations from a summing operation to a spool winding operation. In this fishing electric reel, a substantially cylindrical operation member that is substantially parallel to the spool shaft and capable of rotating operation is arranged behind the control case, and by extending the thumb that is summing forward, The motor output can be adjusted easily.

JP 2003-92959 A Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-97843

  As described above, in recent electric fishing reels, a type that can be operated in a hand-held state is desired as in the case of fishing (bait casting) reels used for lure fishing. According to the electric fishing reel proposed in Patent Document 2 described above, a series of operations from the summing operation to the spool winding operation can be performed smoothly. There is room for improvement in improving operability.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the above-described problems, and in a fishing electric reel provided with a rotary motor output adjusting member in a control case, it is possible to improve the gripability and operability of the reel body. An object is to provide an electric reel for fishing.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, an electric fishing reel according to the present invention is provided between left and right side plates of a reel body, and is provided with a spool on which a fishing line is wound, and provided on the reel body, and the spool is driven to rotate. A drive motor, a control case installed between the left and right side plates and containing a control unit for controlling the output of the drive motor, and supported by the control case so as to be rotatable by a support shaft. A motor output operation member that adjusts the output, and in the cross-sectional shape of the motor output operation member, the height from the center X to the upper end of the support shaft is H, and from the center X to the lower end of the support shaft When the height of the motor is h, the motor output operation member has a cross-sectional shape in which h <H at both the position where the output of the drive motor is 0 and the position where Max is set.

  In the electric fishing reel having the above-described configuration, the range in which the motor output operation member that is rotatably supported with respect to the control case installed between the left and right side plates is rotationally driven (position where the output of the drive motor is 0). (H, H) defined as described above in the operation range of the position from the position to Max), the motor output operation member is made as low profile as possible. As a result, it is possible to improve the gripping performance by suppressing the height of the region (control case portion) held and held low. In addition, the position of the motor output operation member can be moved as close as possible to the spool surface (fishing line winding surface), and a series of operations from the summing operation to the spool winding operation can be performed more smoothly. It becomes.

  According to the present invention, in a fishing electric reel in which a rotary motor output adjusting member is provided in a control case, it is possible to improve the gripability and operability of the reel body.

The top view of the electric reel for fishing which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The side view which looked at the electric reel for fishing shown in FIG. 1 from the handle | steering-wheel side. The rear view which looked at the electric reel for fishing shown in FIG. 1 from the back side. The top view which showed partially the internal mechanism of the electric reel for fishing shown in FIG. Schematic which looked at the internal drive mechanism of the electric reel for fishing shown in FIG. 1 from the side. Sectional drawing in alignment with the AA of FIG. (A) And (b) is a figure explaining the example of operation of the operation member shown in FIG. 1, respectively. (A) And (b) has each shown the 1st modification of the operation member shown in FIG. 1, and is a figure explaining the operation example. (A) And (b) has each shown the 2nd modification of the operation member shown in FIG. 1, and is a figure explaining the operation example. (A) And (b) has each shown the 3rd modification of the operation member shown in FIG. 1, and is a figure explaining the operation example. The top view which showed the electric reel for fishing which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and showed the internal mechanism partially. Sectional drawing along the BB line of FIG. The top view which showed the electric reel for fishing which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and showed the internal mechanism partially.

Hereinafter, embodiments of an electric fishing reel according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 6 are views showing a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a plan view, FIG. 2 is a side view of the fishing electric reel shown in FIG. 1 is a rear view of the electric fishing reel shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the rear side, FIG. 4 is a plan view partially showing the internal mechanism of the electric fishing reel shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the internal drive mechanism of the fishing electric reel shown in FIG.
In the following description, the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction are defined as the directions described in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a fishing electric reel 1 according to this embodiment includes a left and right side plates 5A and 5B each having left and right covers 4a and 4b attached to left and right frames 3a and 3b. 5 A manual handle 6 that is wound up is provided on one side plate (the right side plate 5B) of the reel body 5, and a spool 7 around which a fishing line is wound is provided between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B. The spool shaft 7a (see FIG. 6), which is a support shaft, is supported so as to be rotatable. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the drive motor 8 is held between the left and right side plates 5 </ b> A and 5 </ b> B on the front side of the spool 7, and the spool 7 performs the winding operation of the manual handle 6. By the rotational drive of the drive motor 8, it is rotationally driven in the direction of winding the fishing line via the power transmission mechanism 10.

  Note that the drive motor 8 may be configured to be installed inside the spool 7, but by installing the drive motor 8 in front of the spool 7 as in the present embodiment, while securing the spool winding amount of the spool 7, The reel body 5 can be made as compact as possible. As for the power transmission mechanism 10, the function of reducing the rotational driving force of the drive motor 8 and transmitting it to the spool 7 side (performed by the speed reduction mechanism 102 and the transmission belt 103 (see FIG. 4)), the drive motor 8 It can be constituted by a publicly known device having a function of preventing the manual handle 6 from being rotated even when driven to rotate, a function of preventing the manual handle 6 from rotating backward (including the ratchet 104), and the like. Further, such a power transmission mechanism 10 may be disposed on the left side plate 5A side, may be disposed on the right side plate 5B side, or is allocated to each of the left and right side plates. May be. In the figure (particularly FIG. 4), reference numeral 116 denotes a handle shaft coupled to the handle 6, reference numeral 118 denotes a drive gear rotatably supported on the handle shaft 116, and reference numeral 120 meshes with the drive gear 118. These are pinions, which constitute the power transmission mechanism 10 described above. In the figure, reference numeral 125 denotes a known drag mechanism that applies a drag force to the rotation of the spool 7 when the fishing line is fed out from the spool 7 during fishing, and between the reel body 5 and the handle 6. A star-shaped drag adjustment knob (star drag) 139 for adjusting the drag force by the drag mechanism 125 is provided.

  A known level wind mechanism 142 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) having a function of winding the fishing line evenly around the spool 7 is installed between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B in front of the spool 7. Yes. Further, a box-shaped control case 15 containing a control unit 100 (with control boards 100A and 100B) for controlling the drive motor 8 is disposed above the spool 7 between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B constituting the reel body 5. It is arranged. The control case 15 of this embodiment is configured to be flush with the surfaces of the left and right side plates 5A and 5B constituting the reel body, and the length dimension in the front-rear direction is longer than the length dimension in the left-right direction. Is set.

  Also, a known clutch mechanism 17 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) is arranged in the reel body 5 to move the spool 7 in the axial direction by moving the pinion 120 in the axial direction to switch the spool 7 between the fishing line winding state and the free rotation state. . The clutch mechanism 17 has a function of interposing / disconnecting power transmission from the manual handle 6 and the drive motor 8 by being interposed in the power transmission mechanism 10, and is installed on the right side plate 5B side in this embodiment. The clutch plate 17a constituting the clutch mechanism 17 is engaged with a clutch OFF switching member 18 for switching power transmission from the ON state to the OFF state and a clutch ON switching member 19 for switching power transmission from the OFF state to the ON state. Yes.

  The clutch OFF switching member 18 in the present embodiment is configured to be bridged between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B on the rear side of the spool 7 so that the operation can be performed while summing the spool 7. FIG. From this state, the clutch mechanism 17 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state by placing a thumb on the operation portion 18a on the surface and pushing it downward. The clutch OFF switching member 18 is distributed and held between a clutch ON position and a clutch OFF position (not shown) shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 by a distribution holding spring 200 shown in FIG.

In addition, the clutch ON switching member 19 in the present embodiment is installed on the right side plate 5B side, and can be swung between the clutch ON position and the clutch OFF position by the distribution holding spring 200 (see FIG. 5). The sort is kept. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the clutch ON switching member 19 is substantially flush with the surface of the right side plate 5B in the clutch ON state, and protrudes from the surface of the right side plate 5B in the clutch OFF state. ing. Then, the clutch ON switching member 19 can be easily turned on from the state where the fishing line wound on the spool 7 is summing-operated at the abdomen of the thumb (the thumb is supported by the rear end side of the left side plate). It is preferable that it is installed slightly behind the wound fishing line so that it can be easily reached.
In addition, the clutch ON switching member 19 may be configured by an electric type (for example, using a solenoid) in addition to the mechanical type that swings as described above. The clutch OFF switching member 18 and the integral member may be used.

  The reel body 5 is provided with a power feeding unit 20 for supplying power to the drive motor 8. The power supply unit 20 is formed in a lower surface area on the front side of the left side plate 5A, and a detachable portable battery (not shown) is attached to the power supply unit 20 or placed on the feet. A power supply cord supplied with power from a battery or a power supply unit installed on a fishing boat is attached.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the control case 15 has a support shaft above the spool 7 (this support shaft is a spool shaft 7a because the drive motor 8 is disposed outside the spool 7 in this embodiment. However, in another configuration in which the drive motor 8 is disposed inside the spool 7, the spool shaft 7a is not present, and thus the rotation shaft of the motor 8 is applicable. The level wind mechanism 142 and the drive motor 8 are covered from the vicinity. It has a large size.

  In addition, a motor output operation member 30 (hereinafter simply referred to as an operation member) for adjusting the output of the drive motor 8 is disposed in the rear portion of the control case 15. The operation member 30 according to the present embodiment is installed in a central portion of the control case 15 (a central region between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B), and a support shaft (rotation support shaft) rotatably supported behind the control case 15. 31 is provided. Specifically, on the rear side of the control case 15, a recessed portion (opening portion) that extends from the rear end edge of the control case 15 toward the front side and opens at the rear end edge of the control case 15 in the central region. 15A is provided, and the support shaft 31 is rotatably supported so as to cross the recessed portion 15A. The support shaft 31 is substantially parallel to the support shaft (spool shaft 7 a) of the spool 7, and both sides thereof are rotatably supported with respect to the control case 15. In the central part of 31, it is installed so that it may fit in the recessed part 15A. In addition, about the axial direction length of the operation member 30 installed in the center area | region (center area | region between right-and-left side plates) behind control case, what is necessary is just about the width | variety of a thumb (8-25 mm).

  The operation member 30 has a cross-sectional shape cut by a plane perpendicular to the support shaft 31 and an asymmetric shape with respect to the central axis (center) X, and the operation member 30 has a low profile. That is, since the operation member 30 is configured to be rotated, the operation movement locus between the position of the motor output 0 and the position of Max draws an arc shape, but when such a movement locus is considered, Even if the height h of the lower part from the center X is suppressed at the positions at both ends (the position of the motor output 0 and the position of Max), the operation member 30 is not hindered in performing the output adjustment operation. Can be low profiled.

  The present invention pays attention to this point, and with respect to the cross-sectional shape of the operation member 30, the height from the center X of the support shaft 31 to the upper end (the uppermost position in cross-sectional view) is H, and the center X of the support shaft 31 is Assuming that the height to the lower end (the lowest position in the cross-sectional view) is h, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the operation member 30 has a position where the output of the motor becomes 0, and Both end positions corresponding to Max are configured to have a cross-sectional shape satisfying h <H. In the operation member 30 shown in FIG. 7, the state (a) indicates the position where the motor output is 0, and the state (b) indicates the position where the motor output is Max, as will be described later.

  The operation member 30 of the present embodiment can be rotated from the lower side, and the exposed portion has an arcuate cross section so that the operability is good even when the reel body is pressed from above. It is configured in a mold (the center angle is set to be substantially a right angle), and both ends thereof are supported by the support shaft 31 so as to be rotatable with respect to the control case 15. Specifically, an arcuate outer surface (rotating surface) 30a is supported between the left and right side plates so as to face the opening region that exposes the spool 7, and the reel body 5 is actually held and held. The operation direction is supported so as to include a component that is substantially in the front-rear direction D1 and a component that is substantially in the up-down direction D2 (see FIGS. 1 and 3). For this reason, with respect to the operation member 30 installed so as to be accommodated in the recessed portion 15A, the outer surface of the finger (thumb T) can be smoothly and smoothly operated regardless of the position on the spool 7 where the summing operation is performed. In addition to being able to be applied to 30a, it can be applied even if it is placed on the surface of the control case 15, and it is possible to easily perform a rotation operation (motor output adjustment operation). In addition, since the operation member 30 is positioned in the center region of the left and right side plates 5A and 5B, the grip position balance with respect to the center of gravity of the reel body 5 is improved. A common sensation can be obtained regardless of the left hand.

  Note that the substantially fan-shaped shape of the operation member 30 is a concept that includes a solid interior or a part having a hollow part in whole or in part. As for the surface shape, as well as a flat circular arc surface, as shown in the figure, the surface has irregularities 30b, pinched with fingers, or protrusions that can be applied. (A first modification described later; see FIG. 8). Alternatively, it may be provided with an outer shape such that the middle part in the axial direction bulges or is depressed, such that the abdomen of the thumb can abut in the axial direction and can be rotated. Further, the operation member 30 may partially protrude from the surface of the control case 15, and at least one end rotation surface is substantially flush with the control case (reel body). Also good. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, it is configured not to protrude from the surface of the control case 15, and a lower profile is achieved, and the thumb placed on the control case 15 is smoothly moved. It is configured to be able to shift.

  The control case 15 is preferably provided with a protective cover (malfunction prevention member) 15a between the operation member 30 and the spool 7 so as to cover the lower part of the operation member. By providing such a protective cover 15a, it is possible to prevent dust and seawater adhering to the fishing line from hitting the operation member 30 when the fishing line is wound up, thereby preventing a malfunction. Become. In this case, the protective cover 15a may be an integral part of the control case, or a metal thin plate material or the like may be joined to the control case.

  A detection means for detecting the operation angle of the operation member 30, specifically, an angle sensor 130 is installed at the right end portion of the support shaft 31. The angle sensor 130 is incorporated in a sealed state in a housing portion 133 provided in the control case 15, and outputs an operation position signal corresponding to the rotational position of the support shaft 31. That is, the angle sensor 130 outputs an operation signal according to the operation position of the operation member 30, and the output of the drive motor 8 can be adjusted according to the operation position of the operation member 30.

  As described above, since the support shaft 31 is rotatably supported so as to be substantially parallel to the support shaft (spool shaft 7a) of the spool 7, the operation member 30 has a substantially front-rear direction ( It can be displaced in the direction of the fishing rod; the direction indicated by the arrow D1. Further, since the operation member 30 is operated in a state where the reel body is held, when the thumb T is brought into contact with the operation member 30, the position of the thumb is not greatly shifted, and the center of gravity of the reel body and the power supply Due to the torsional load caused by the force applied to the portion 20 (force pulled by the power supply cord or weight load of the portable battery, etc. due to rotational load around the longitudinal axis of the fishing rod), operability may be reduced or fatigue may be easily caused. Disappear. In this case, considering the lateral displacement of the position of the finger (thumb T) when the operation member 30 is rotated, the above-described substantially parallel range is a range of ± 30 ° with respect to the support shaft of the spool 7. If it is within. That is, within the range of ± 30 °, even if the operation member 30 is freely rotated while the reel body 5 is gripped and held, the position of the finger (thumb T) is hardly displaced in the lateral direction, and the reel body The balance when gripping and holding is not deteriorated.

  In addition, the reel body 5 of the present embodiment is configured to have a size that can be gripped and operated with a fishing rod with one hand, and the rotatable operation member 30 as described above allows the reel body 5 to be attached to the rod mounting portion 5a. When the hand is attached to the fishing rod via the fishing rod, the thumb T of the hand in a state of gripping and holding the reel body 5 together with the fishing rod is disposed at a position where it can reach.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the control case 15 accommodates a control unit 100 that controls the drive of the drive motor 8, and adjusts the output of the drive motor 8 according to the amount of rotational operation of the operation member 30. It is supposed to be. In this case, the control unit 100 is set so that the output of the drive motor 8 is increased by rotating the operation member 30 forward. As a result, when the fishing line is wound, the fishing line can be wound by extending the thumb T that is being summed forward and pushing the operating member 30 upward. Is simplified, and the operability when performing a series of search operations can be improved.

  The relationship between the rotational operation amount of the operation member 30 and the output of the drive motor 8 is arbitrary. In the present embodiment, the operation member 30 has a motor output value 0 with the position shown in FIGS. 6 and 7A as the reference position, and then rotates forward approximately 90 ° as shown in FIG. 7B. The motor output is set to Max when operated. In other words, by increasing the speed when operating in the forward direction, the front can be gripped more quickly when the hand holding the fishing rod and the reel body is loaded, so the gripping and holding performance is improved and the operability is improved. Is good and less tired.

As described above, in order to make the operation member 30 low profile, the cross-sectional shape is such that the height from the center X to the upper end of the support shaft 31 is H, and the height from the center X to the lower end of the support shaft 31. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the position where the motor output is 0 and the both end positions where Max is set to have a cross-sectional shape where h <H. Has been. Therefore, when the operating member 30 is rotated forward from the position shown in FIG. 7A, the operating member 30 and the rear end are prevented from interfering with the rear end wall 15b of the recessed portion 15A of the control case 15. A predetermined gap S is formed between the wall 15b (the gap S is present in the front-rear direction and does not cause a problem in low profile in the vertical direction).
Note that the operation member 30 may be set so that the output of the drive motor 8 increases when the operation member 30 is rotated backward. According to such a configuration, only the operation of bending the first joint of the thumb that is summing the spool 7 is performed, and at the same time, the operation member 30 is rotated to the front side (the drive motor). Speed-up rotation), and the operability is improved.

  The surface of the control case 15 is provided with a display unit (liquid crystal display unit) 16 for displaying the length of the fishing line (line length information) and the like, and various information is provided around the display unit. A plurality of settable operation buttons 16a and 16b are provided. In this embodiment, the operation buttons 16a and 16b hold and hold the reel body 5 between the display unit 16 and the operation member 30 and together with the fishing rod on the upper surface of the control case 15, as shown in FIG. It is a position where the thumb can reach in the state.

  The control unit 100 housed in the control case 15 includes a control board (microcomputer) 100A on which a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like for controlling the operation of the fishing reel is mounted, and a circuit board on which various drive circuits are mounted. 100B are provided, and these are arranged so as to overlap vertically below the display unit 16 in order to save space. That is, the control board 100A can detect the feed amount of the fishing line wound around the angle sensor 130 and the spool 7 that outputs an operation position signal according to the operation angle of the support shaft 31 of the operation member 30. A yarn length measuring device, a display control circuit for displaying various information on the liquid crystal display unit 16 provided on the control case 15, operation buttons 16a and 16b provided on the control case 15, and the drive motor 8 Signals are transmitted to and received from a motor drive circuit that continuously adjusts the output from a stopped state to a high output value to control the operation of the fishing reel.

Next, functions and effects of the fishing electric reel having the above-described configuration will be described.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the operating member 30 that is rotatably supported with respect to the control case 15 installed between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B is in a rotationally driven range (the output of the drive motor is 0). And the height H from the center X to the lower end and the height H from the center to the upper end are configured to have a cross-sectional shape such that h <H. 30 can be profiled as low as possible. As a result, it is possible to improve the gripping performance by suppressing the height of the gripped and held region (the control case 15 portion) to be low, and the position of the operation member 30 is set to the spool surface as much as possible. It is also possible to approach the fishing line winding surface, and a series of operations from the summing operation to the spool winding operation can be performed more smoothly.

  In this embodiment, since the shape of the operation member 30 is substantially fan-shaped in cross section, the operation surface 30a has an arc shape, and the feeling during operation is improved. That is, since the contact area with the thumb is large, the feeling when touching is improved and the fine adjustment operation is facilitated.

  In addition, since the operation member 30 of the present embodiment is installed between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B, that is, in the central area on the left and right sides of the reel body, the operation member can be lowered to the limit of the fishing line winding area ( When installed on the flange portion of the spool, the main body convex portion around the flange gets in the way and cannot be lowered accordingly), so that low profile can be achieved effectively.

  Further, since the operation member 30 is installed between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B, even if the reel body 5 is held together with the fishing rod, the thumb is positioned on the operation member 30 while holding the reel body in a stable state. Therefore, the motor output adjustment operation can be stably performed with one hand. In this case, if the fishing rod is shrunk with one hand while the spool is being summed with the thumb, or if there is a fish letter in the state of tilting, the thumb is brought into contact with the operation member 30 as it is and the winding operation is immediately performed. In particular, as described above, since the distance from the fishing line winding surface of the spool to the operation member 30 is short, a quick winding operation can be performed. Further, since the arc surface is exposed on the upper surface side of the operation member 30, it can be easily rolled with the belly of the finger so that the winding operation can be performed with a delicate touch such as an invitation winding to a fish. become.

  Regarding the above-described operation member 30, at the position where the output of the drive motor is 0 and the position where it is Max, the height h from the center X to the lower end and the height H from the center to the upper end are set as h <H. If set so, the cross-sectional shape can be appropriately modified. Hereinafter, modified examples of the operation member will be described with reference to FIGS. In any drawing, (a) shows the position where the motor output is 0, and (b) shows the position where the motor output is Max.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the protrusion 30d is formed along the axial direction on the outer surface 30a of the operation member 30, so that the finger can be surely applied. It is possible to make it difficult to slip. Further, the magnitude of the output of the motor can be visually recognized by the position of the protruding portion 30d.

  Further, when the operation member 30 has a substantially fan-shaped cross section as described above, if the central angle is set to an acute angle as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the central angle shown in FIG. However, the rotation angle of the operation member can be increased as compared with the configuration of approximately 90 ° (in the configuration shown in the figure, the rotation angle is set to approximately 120 °). As described above, by increasing the rotation angle (operation angle), it becomes possible to adjust the output of the delicate motor.

  Further, the operation member 30 may have a substantially L-shaped cross section as shown in FIGS. According to such a shape, the finger can be easily applied and the finger is difficult to slip, and the magnitude of the output of the motor can be visually confirmed.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that, in the embodiment exemplified below, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment described above, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

11 and 12 show a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 11 is a plan view partially showing the internal mechanism, and FIG. 12 is a cross section taken along line BB in FIG. FIG.
In the present embodiment, in order to make the operation member 30A into a lower profile, the support shaft 31A that rotatably supports the operation member 30A is made smaller in diameter than the support shaft 31 of the first embodiment. In this case, when the diameter of the support shaft 31A is reduced, the detection means (angle sensor) for detecting the operation angle of the operation member 30A has a large shape, so that the detection means (angle) Low profile is not realized due to interference with the lower spool of the sensor. Therefore, the angle sensor 130A is not provided in the control case, but is provided with an accommodating portion 15B that is externally attached to the control case 15, and is accommodated inside this. That is, the angle sensor 130A is installed at a position separated from the support shaft 31A, and the operation angle of the operation member 30A is detected by detecting the amount of movement of the drive unit 161 driven from the support shaft 31A via the power transmission mechanism 160. Is to be detected. In this case, the power transmission mechanism 160 can be configured to transmit power via, for example, a belt 162 wound between the support shaft 31A and a drive unit (pulley, etc.) 161. In addition, for example, power can be transmitted by a rack and pinion system or the like.

As described above, the detection means for detecting the operation angle of the support shaft 31A that supports the operation member 30A is positioned away from the support shaft 31A (this distant position does not hinder the gripping and holding of the reel unit). 31), the support shaft 31A can be reduced in diameter, and the operation member 30A can be further reduced in profile.
In addition, as shown in the figure, the portion where the detection means is installed may be one in which a bulging portion is formed in the control case 15 or an accommodation area is formed in the left and right side plates. In addition to the above, the power transmission mechanism 160 may be configured by a gear train.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the control case 15 is not formed with the recessed portion 15A having the rear end opened as described above, but a substantially rectangular opening 15D is formed at the center thereof, and the operation member is formed at this portion. The surface is exposed in a state where 30 is supported on both axes.
Thus, the arrangement of the control case 15 and the operation member 30 can be modified as appropriate.

  As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, in the configuration in which the operation member is rotatably supported on the control case by the support shaft, the height from the center X to the upper end of the support shaft is H, Assuming that the height from the center X to the lower end is h, the operating member only needs to have a cross-sectional shape where h <H at both the position where the output of the drive motor is 0 and the position where Max is The specific shape can be modified as appropriate. Further, the detection means for detecting the operation angle of the operation member can be appropriately modified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electric fishing reel 5 Reel main body 5A, 5B Left right board 6 Manual handle 7 Spool 7a Spool shaft 8 Drive motor 15 Control case 30, 30A Operation member 31, 31A Support shaft 130, 130A Angle sensor 160 Power transmission mechanism

Claims (4)

A spool provided between the left and right side plates of the reel body, on which a fishing line is wound,
A drive motor provided on the reel body for driving the spool to rotate;
A control case installed between the left and right side plates and containing a control unit for controlling the output of the drive motor;
A motor output operation member that is rotatably supported by a support shaft with respect to the control case and adjusts the output of the drive motor;
An electric reel for fishing having
In the cross-sectional shape of the motor output operation member, when the height from the center X to the upper end of the support shaft is H, and the height from the center X to the lower end of the support shaft is h, the motor output operation member is An electric reel for fishing, wherein the position where the output of the drive motor is 0 and the position where Max is both have a cross-sectional shape where h <H.   The electric reel for fishing according to claim 1, wherein the motor output operation member has a substantially fan-shaped cross section.   The electric reel for fishing according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the motor output operation member is disposed in a central region of the left and right side plates.   The detection means for detecting the operation angle of the motor output operation member is installed at a position separated from the support shaft, and detects the amount of movement of the drive unit driven from the support shaft via a power transmission mechanism. The fishing electric reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein:

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