JP2023090373A - Fishing reel provided with brake part - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a fishing reel capable of taking log storage of a reel state and data outside without using a battery in the fishing reel having a brake part imparting a brake force to a spool.SOLUTION: A fishing reel 1 is configured to include: a spool 3 rotatably axially supported by a reel body 2 of the fishing reel; a brake part 4 imparting a brake force to the spool by interaction between a permanent magnet 41 fitted to the spool and a coil 42 fitted to the reel body; a control part 5 controlling the brake part; a detection part 6 detecting the state of the fishing reel; a storage part 11 storing information acquired by the detection part; a communication part 12 transmitting information stored to the storage part; and an external power receiving part 15 capable of receiving power from outside.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a fishing reel provided with a braking portion for braking a spool rotatably mounted on a reel body.

Conventionally, double-bearing reels, especially baitcasting reels in which a device such as a lure is attached to the tip of a fishing line for casting (casting), have a brake that brakes the spool to prevent backlash during casting (casting). means are provided.

As a fishing reel provided with such braking means, Patent Document 1 discloses a fishing reel having electrically controllable braking means in order to suppress the occurrence of backlash during casting. In the fishing reel of Patent Document 1, a permanent magnet provided on the spool and a coil provided on the stator generate electric power when the spool rotates at high speed, and the generated induced electromotive force is converted to direct current and voltage by a rectifier circuit. In addition to stabilizing the power, the electric power is supplied to the storage element, the control board is driven, and the conduction state of the coil is appropriately controlled, thereby applying an appropriate braking force to the spool.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-208630

Conventional fishing reels, including those disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2002-100000, are provided with a detection unit such as a spool rotation detection sensor, so that the reel state such as line length and winding speed can be detected. User convenience can be improved by saving a log of the detected reel state or communicating with an external device such as a smartphone. However, in the fishing reel of Patent Literature 1, power cannot be supplied to the control board when the number of revolutions of the spool is equal to or less than a predetermined value (when stopped or at low speed). Therefore, when the spool rotates at a low speed, there is a problem that it is difficult to save the reel state and communicate with the outside. Moreover, if a method of supplying power to the control board with a battery is adopted to realize these, there is also a problem that the function cannot be realized when the battery runs out.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a fishing reel having a braking portion that applies a braking force to a spool, and to save a log of the reel state without using a battery. To provide a fishing reel which can be taken out to the outside. These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent upon reference to the specification as a whole.

A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a spool rotatably supported on a reel body of the fishing reel, a permanent magnet attached to the spool, and a coil attached to the reel body. a braking unit that applies a braking force to the spool by the interaction of a control unit that controls the braking unit; a detection unit that detects the state of the fishing reel; and a storage of information acquired by the detection unit. a storage unit that transmits information stored in the storage unit; and an external power reception unit that can receive power from the outside.

In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the spool rotates in the releasing direction, the control section controls the braking/non-braking state of the braking section according to the reel state of the fishing reel. is intermittently switched, and when the spool rotates in the winding direction, the braking portion is switched to the constant braking state.

A fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a power generation unit capable of generating power as the braking unit brakes, and the control unit has a log saving mode for saving the reel state of the fishing reel. and an external communication mode for communicating the stored information to the outside, in the storage mode, the power generated by the power generation unit operates and drives the control unit, and in the communication mode, the external power reception unit is configured to operate and drive the control unit with the received power.

In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the power generation section is configured to generate power through interaction between the coil and the spool.

A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a spool rotatably supported on a reel body of the fishing reel, a permanent magnet attached to the spool, and a coil attached to the reel body. a braking portion that applies a braking force to the spool by the interaction of a control portion that controls the braking portion; a detection portion that detects the state of the fishing reel; and a storage unit for storing information acquired by the detection unit.

According to the above embodiment, in a fishing reel having a braking portion that applies a braking force to a spool, it is possible to store a reel state log and retrieve data to the outside without holding a battery inside. It becomes possible to provide fishing reels.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure explaining the fishing reel 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram explaining a log saving mode in the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an external communication mode in the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a fishing reel 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention;

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiment of the reel for fishing concerning this invention is concretely described, referring an accompanying drawing. Components that are common in multiple drawings are given the same reference numerals throughout the multiple drawings. Please note that each drawing is not necessarily drawn to an exact scale for convenience of explanation.

A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 1(a), (b), (c), and (d) are system diagrams showing the electrical functional configuration of a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

First, the component configuration of a fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown, a fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame (reel body) 2, a spool 3, a braking portion (braking means) 4, a control portion (control means) 5, a detection Although it is configured to include a section (detection means or sensor section) 6 and an external power reception section 15, it may include a power generation section 8, a power source selection section 9, and other constituent members.

A frame (reel body) 2 is formed so as to be attachable to a fishing rod (not shown). A fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention has an operating portion or operating means (for example, a handle) (not shown) as in a conventional fishing reel, and is operated by a user to rotate the spool 3 in the forward direction. It can be spun and reeled in fishing line. Rotation of the operating portion or operating means (hereinafter referred to as the operating portion) is transmitted to the spool 3 by transmission means such as gears (not shown).

Further, the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention has a clutch portion (clutch means) (not shown). You can choose to connect or release. In the connected state of power transmission to the spool 3, winding by the operating portion is enabled. On the other hand, in the open state of power transmission to the spool 3, the spool can be freely rotated forward and backward, and the fishing line can be released.

Further, the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a drag portion or drag means (not shown) that prevents breakage of the fishing line by idling the spool 3 when a torque exceeding a predetermined value is generated. A reverse rotation preventing portion or reverse rotation preventing means (not shown) for preventing reverse rotation of the operating portion may be provided. Further, an oscillator device (not shown) may be provided for evenly winding the fishing line by reciprocating the position of the fishing line guide portion that guides the fishing line according to the rotation of the spool 3 .

The spool 3 is supported by the reel body 2 so as to be rotatable with respect to the reel body 2, and the fishing line can be wound around the outer peripheral region of the spool 3 by rotating the spool 3 in the forward direction. On the other hand, when throwing a lure or the like, the spool 3 can be rotated in the opposite direction to release the wound fishing line. At this time, if the amount of released fishing line is larger than the amount of movement of the lure or the like, the excessive fishing line may cause line entanglement called backlash, which may hinder normal use of the fishing reel 1 . For this reason, such a backlash is prevented by applying an appropriate braking force to the spool 3 by a braking portion 4, which will be described later.

Next, the braking portion 4 will be described. The braking portion 4 includes a permanent magnet 41 provided on the spool 3 , a coil 42 integrally held with the frame 2 , and a switch element 43 provided on the control portion 5 .

The permanent magnet 41 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape coaxial with the rotating shaft of the spool 3, has an outer peripheral portion divided into n equal parts, and is alternately magnetized with N poles and S poles. The coil 42 is wound in a substantially rectangular shape so that the wound core wire faces the permanent magnet 41 and is arranged within the magnetic field of the magnet 41 . When arranging a plurality of coils 42 , each coil is electrically connected in series or in parallel, and both ends thereof are connected to the switch element 43 .

The switch element 43 is composed of, for example, two parallel-connected FETs (field-effect transistors) capable of high-speed on/off control, and can select electrical connection/disconnection of the coil 42 .

With such a configuration, the spool 3 can be braked by a so-called power generation brake. That is, as the spool 3 rotates at high speed, the magnetic field created by the permanent magnet 41 moves relative to the coil 42 . At this time, when the coil 42 is electrically connected by the switch element 43, an electromotive force is generated in the coil 42, and this electromotive force creates a current in the circuit formed by the coil 42, causing the permanent magnet 41 to rotate in the direction of rotation. A magnetic force acting in the opposite direction is generated. As a result, the spool 3 produces a braking torque proportional to the square of the number of revolutions. Further, when the coil 42 is electrically disconnected by the switch element 43, the generation of this braking torque can be stopped.

By properly switching connection and disconnection of the switch element 43, the spool 3 can be caused to generate a predetermined braking torque. While generating braking torque on the spool 3, the mechanical energy of the spool 3 is converted into electrical energy in the circuit formed by the coil 42.

Such conversion means is referred to as a power generation section (power generation means or power generation mechanism) 8 or a spool power generation section 8 in this specification. Here, the power generation unit 8 is composed of the permanent magnet 41, the coil 42, the switch element 43, the rectifier circuit, and the storage element, but may include other components than these components. The power generation unit 8 generates electrical energy and supplies the generated electrical energy to the control unit 5 , so that the control unit 5 can be operated and driven. In this specification, power generation generated by the power generation unit 8 is referred to as spool power generation. A yoke made of a ferromagnetic material such as iron may be disposed around the coil 42 so that the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet 41 can be efficiently generated in the coil 42 .

Next, the control unit 5 controls the braking unit 4 to appropriately brake the spool 3 . The control unit 5 includes a ROM that stores a predetermined program, a storage unit (RAM) that temporarily stores detection information during program processing, a CPU that controls these, a flash ROM that can store data even after power is turned off, and the like. A storage unit (storage unit or storage means) 11, a communication unit (communication means) 12 for communicating with the outside such as wireless communication using wireless communication network technology or wired communication via a USB connector etc. The components of are arranged in one semiconductor component or arranged on a substrate on which an electric circuit is printed. Also, the control unit 5 can be configured to have a display/output unit (display/output means) such as an LED, an LCD, and a buzzer.

A CPU (not shown) of the control unit 5 is configured to acquire detection information from the detection unit 6 that detects the state of the fishing reel. The detection unit 6 includes, for example, a spool rotation detection unit or means 61 for detecting the rotation state of the spool, a handle rotation detection unit or means 62 for detecting the rotation state of the handle, and a clutch detection unit for detecting the connection/disconnection state of the clutch. or means 63, a tension detecting portion or means 64 for detecting the tension of the fishing line, a set drag force detecting portion or means 65 for detecting the set drag force, a motion sensor 66 for detecting movements of the fishing reel and the fishing rod, and a braking portion. Although the braking force detection unit 67 and the like for detecting the braking force in 4 can be considered, it can be configured to include a part or all of them.

The spool rotation detection unit 61 detects whether or not the spool is rotating based on an electrical signal generated when a detection target such as a magnet provided on the spool approaches a detection unit such as a coil provided on the reel body (frame). I can do this. Conventionally known methods such as photosensors and magnetic sensors can be used as the detection means, and the spool may be provided with an appropriate detection target portion according to the detection means.

Also, the steering wheel rotation detection unit 62 can be realized by attaching a rotation sensor to a steering wheel or a gear or the like that rotates in conjunction with the steering wheel. It can be realized by known means such as an incremental rotation sensor using a photointerrupter or a magnetic sensor. A non-contact rotation sensor is desirable to achieve smooth rotation of the steering wheel. By obtaining the difference between the handle rotation detection section 62 and the spool rotation detection section 61, it is possible to calculate the amount of rotation caused by the drag device.

Further, the clutch detection means 63 can detect whether or not the fishing line can be released from the spool by attaching a limit switch or other sensor to a part of the member that operates the clutch. The tension detection unit 64 can be realized by various conventionally known techniques, such as detecting the force acting on the rotating shaft of the pulley that guides the fishing line using a strain sensor.

Also, the set drag force detection unit 65 detects a set tension that serves as a threshold for idle rotation of the spool. It can be realized by detecting the charging force acting on the friction member in the drag device with a pressure sensor or the like.

Also, the motion sensor 66 can detect the motion of the fishing rod or reel. It can be realized by using a gyro sensor, which is a conventionally known technology, such as a method of detecting a frequency change of a vibrated piezoelectric element. By using a sensor called a 9-axis motion sensor that detects the azimuth, acceleration, and angular velocity of each of the three orthogonal axes, the azimuth detection section, acceleration detection section, and angular velocity detection section can be realized. Also, the set braking force detection unit 67 can detect the set value of the braking force for suppressing backlash.

The control unit 5 can cause the spool 3 to generate a predetermined braking torque by appropriately switching connection and disconnection of the switch element 43 at known switching timings according to the detection result of the detection unit 6 described above. As a result, the flight distance of the lure or the like can be increased while avoiding the occurrence of backlash.

Such a sequence in which the controller 5 appropriately controls the braking section 4 is called a cast braking mode. Various known means can be used for the braking method in the cast braking mode, and detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

A fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a spool 3 rotatably supported on a reel body 2 of the fishing reel 1, a permanent magnet 41 attached to the spool 3, and the reel body. 2, a control unit 5 for controlling the braking unit 4, and a detector for detecting the state of the fishing reel 1. a storage unit 11 that stores information acquired by the detection unit 6; a communication unit 12 that transmits the information stored in the storage unit 11; and an external power reception unit capable of receiving power from the outside. 15.

According to the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, in the fishing reel 1 having the braking portion 4 that applies a braking force to the spool 3, a log of the reel state is saved without holding a battery inside. It is possible to provide a fishing reel 1 that can take out data and data to the outside. Specifically, for example, it is possible to store changes in line length during fishing and check the information with an external device such as a smartphone.

In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the spool 3 rotates in the releasing direction, the control unit 5 controls the braking of the braking unit 4 according to the reel state of the fishing reel 1. The non-braking state is switched intermittently, and when the spool 3 rotates in the winding direction, the braking portion 4 is constantly switched to the braking state. In this way, by applying an appropriate braking force to the braking portion when throwing the lure, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of backlash and increase the flight distance of the lure or the like. Moreover, it is possible to ensure the amount of power generated by the power generation unit 8 during winding.

A fishing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a power generation section 8 capable of generating power as the braking section 3 brakes, and the control section 5 stores the reel state of the fishing reel 1. and an external communication mode for communicating the saved information to the outside. Then, the power received by the external power receiver 15 is used to operate and drive the controller 5 . In this way, without using a battery as a component of the fishing reel, the reel state can be saved by the log save mode when the number of revolutions of the spool is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. Also, the data stored in the reel can be read by external power.

In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the power generation section 8 is configured to generate power through interaction between the coil 42 and the spool 3 . In this manner, the kinetic energy generated when the spool 3 rotates can be used to generate electric power for driving the control section.

A fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a spool 3 rotatably supported on a reel body 2 of the fishing reel 1, a permanent magnet 41 attached to the spool 3, and the reel body. 2, a control unit 5 for controlling the braking unit 4, and a detector for detecting the state of the fishing reel 1. and a storage unit 21 that is detachable from the fishing reel 1 and stores information acquired by the detection unit 6 .

According to the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, in the fishing reel 1 having the braking portion 4 that applies a braking force to the spool 3, a log of the reel state is saved without holding a battery inside. It is possible to provide a fishing reel 1 that can take out data and data to the outside. Specifically, for example, it is possible to store changes in line length during fishing and check the information with an external device such as a smartphone.

Next, referring to FIG. 2, the reel state log saving mode in the fishing reel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. As described above, in the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, while the braking portion 4 is generating braking force on the spool 3, the kinetic energy of the spool 3 is It can be converted into electrical energy. This electrical energy can drive the controller 5 and the detector 6 . When the number of rotations of the spool 3 exceeds a predetermined value, such as during throwing or when the handle rotates at high speed, and the amount of power generated by the power generation unit (spool power generation unit) 8 exceeds a predetermined value, the control unit 5 and the detection unit 6 are activated or driven. It becomes possible.

When the control unit 5 is intermittently operated and driven or the rotation speed of the spool 3 fluctuates, the power generated by the power generation unit 8 may also fluctuate. and the detection unit 6 can be stably driven. Note that the power generation efficiency of the power generation unit 8 determines the threshold at which the power generation unit 8 can operate or drive the control unit 5 and the detection unit 6 . In order to increase the power generation efficiency, measures such as increasing the volume of the permanent magnet 41, using a material with a high magnetic flux density, increasing the number of turns of the coil 42, and increasing the diameter of the winding wire are conceivable. Further, by reducing the power consumption of the control unit 5 and the detection unit 6, the threshold can be reduced.

When this generated or accumulated power reaches or exceeds a predetermined value, the controller 5 is activated to start the log storage mode (step A1). The start processing includes activation of the detection unit, initialization of the memory, and the like. At a predetermined timing (for example, every time a certain period of time has elapsed or when the change in the number of revolutions of the spool 3 reaches or exceeds a predetermined value) (step A2), the control unit 5 causes the reel state detection unit of the fishing reel 1 to , reel conditions such as the number of revolutions of the spool 3 are acquired (step A3). If necessary, the acquired information may be calculated, or a time stamp may be acquired at the same time. After the result is temporarily stored in the RAM as necessary, it is stored in the storage unit (storage unit or storage means) 11 . The storage in the storage unit 11 may be performed sequentially, or may be performed collectively in the ending process described later.

Next, it is determined whether or not the power generated by the power generation unit 8 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step A4). When the number of rotations of the spool 3 becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, such as when throwing is finished or the rotation of the handle is temporarily stopped, the amount of power generated by the power generation section 8 falls below the power required to drive the control section 5 and the detection section 6 . After that, when the electric power stored in the electric storage element is exhausted, the control unit 5 and the detection unit 6 become inoperable. Therefore, the control unit 5 preferably performs termination processing as necessary before it becomes inoperable or inoperable (step A5). The termination process includes, for example, storing unsaved data and a time stamp at the time of termination in the storage unit 11, disconnection processing of the reel state detection unit of the fishing reel 1, and termination processing to the external device by the communication unit 12. It includes release of temporary memory used for event transmission, calculation, etc.

This makes it possible to save changes in the reel state over time. That is, it is possible to grasp in detail the temporal change in the number of revolutions of the spool 3 during casting, and to record the change in the yarn length and the winding speed when collecting the lure.

Further, when winding the fishing line, the switch element 43 is connected to switch the braking section 4 to the constant braking state, whereby the amount of power generated by the power generation section 8 can be increased. As a result, although the operation torque when the user operates the steering wheel increases, the electric power stored in the storage element can be increased, and the time for driving the control unit 5 and the detection unit 6 can be lengthened. A detection unit 6 for detecting the reel state detects the rotation direction of the spool 3, and when the number of rotations in the release direction exceeds a predetermined value, a braking sequence for backlash prevention is executed, and a switch is performed as necessary. It is preferable to drive the element 43 intermittently. When the rotation direction of the spool 3 is the winding direction, the braking portion 4 is kept in the braking state at all times, so that the amount of power generated by the power generation portion 8 can be ensured. Also, the log saving mode may be executed simultaneously with the cast braking mode when throwing a lure or the like. Also, when the rotation speed of the spool 3 is in the winding direction, the risk of occurrence of backlash is low and there is little need to execute the cast braking mode, so only the log saving mode may be executed.

Next, referring to FIG. 3, an external transmission mode of stored data in the fishing reel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. Specifically, it relates to an external transmission mode in which reel state storage data stored in a storage unit is transmitted to the outside. The control unit 5 in the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention can receive power supply from the outside via the external power supply receiving unit 15 . The external power receiving unit 15 may be a power receiving coil capable of receiving power by wireless power supply via radio waves, or a wired connection connector such as a USB connector capable of receiving power by wire power supply, but is not limited to these.

When the external power receiving unit 15 receives power supply from the outside, the control unit can be operated or driven regardless of the number of revolutions of the spool 3 . When this is used as a trigger, or when a predetermined command is received after external power is supplied, the control means starts the external transmission mode (step B1). The start processing includes pairing processing with a transmission destination, memory initialization, and the like. In the external transmission mode, the reel state log data (data) stored in the storage unit 11 (storage in the illustrated example) is acquired (step B2), and the log data (data) is sent to the external device via the communication unit 12. Send (step B3). For example, after transmitting data for one segment, such as for each cast, the next data is transmitted as necessary (step B4). When there is no more data to be transmitted, the process of the external transmission mode is terminated (step B5).

The external device may be a PC (personal computer), an information communication terminal such as a smartphone, a cloud device or system, another reel or a fish finder equipped with communication means, but is not limited to these. As a result, the user's convenience can be improved by sharing the time change of the reel state with the external device. The form of communication by the communication unit 12 can be properly used depending on the type of external device and the communication timing. For example, when communicating with a smartphone carried by a user while fishing, wireless communication (which may include wireless power supply) is performed to avoid water droplets or foreign matter from entering the connector. can be done.

For example, short-range wireless communication such as NFC can be used to realize this. In short-range wireless communication, the external power receiving unit 15 for receiving power supply from the outside and the communication unit 12 (for example, a coil) for transmitting data to the outside can be shared. In addition, by triggering the start of the mode when the external power supply starts when the device to which the data is to be sent is in proximity, the pairing operation and the command to start the external transmission mode can be omitted, improving user convenience. can do.

When communicating with a PC at home after a fishing trip, or when communicating with an assembly device at the time of shipment from a factory, a wired power supply means or wired communication means is used to increase the number of communicable devices or to pair with a communication target. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of problems such as crosstalk that may occur in

In a state where external power supply is possible while fishing, such as when a portable wireless power supply means is at hand, the log saving mode may be performed during power supply from the external power supply. In that case, switching between the log storage mode and the external transmission mode should be performed by sending a command.

Further, when the power consumption required for the external transmission mode is small, the power generated by the power generation unit 8 is large, and when sufficient power is stored in the storage element, the external transmission mode may be used without external power feeding. . As a result, although the power storage element is increased in size, it is no longer necessary to receive power supply from the outside, and the external power supply receiving unit 15 can be omitted and the size can be reduced.

Here, technical effects of the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, a log of the state of the reel during fishing can be recorded using electric power from the power generation unit without using a battery as a component of the fishing reel. This eliminates the need for the user to perform tasks such as battery replacement, charging, power on/off, etc., improving convenience. Furthermore, by eliminating the need for a battery, it is possible to reduce the overall size, weight, and cost of the fishing reel, simplify the waterproof structure, and extend the life of the equipment. In addition, the battery will not run out, and log data can be recorded whenever the number of revolutions of the spool exceeds a predetermined value. This makes it possible to improve the reliability of saving log data.

The saved reel status log data can be sent to an external device when power is supplied from the outside. As a result, there is no need to use a battery in the fishing reel itself even when log information is transmitted to an external device.

Next, a fishing reel 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Description of the same parts as those of the fishing reel 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 will be omitted.

The control unit 15 is configured to have a ROM storing a predetermined program, a storage unit (RAM) temporarily storing detection information during program processing, and a CPU controlling these, as in the above-described implementation system. can be done. It also has a storage unit (storage unit or storage means) 21 such as a flash ROM that can store data even after the power is turned off. ), and by replacing the storage unit 21 with an external device, it becomes possible to supply power from the external device and read data to the external device. In addition, in the control unit 15 according to the present embodiment, the communication unit for communicating with the outside and the external power receiving unit are not essential components and may be omitted.

Next, in the present embodiment, a log saving mode for acquiring a reel state log will be described. Also in the present embodiment, the power generated by the power generation unit 8 can be used to store a log of changes over time in the reel state in the storage unit 21, as in the previous embodiment. That is, it is possible to implement the log saving mode in the above-described embodiment, and achieve the same effect.

Next, a method of reading the reel state log data stored in the storage unit 21 to an external device in this embodiment will be described. As described above, by replacing the storage unit 21 with an external device, the storage unit 21 in the present embodiment can supply power to the storage unit 21 from the external device and read log data from the external device. As a result, information (data) on changes in the reel state over time can be held in the external device, and user convenience can be improved. That is, in this embodiment, by replacing the storage unit 21 with an external device and reading log data to the external device, the same effects as in the external transmission mode in the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

In the method of this embodiment, as compared with the method of the above-described embodiment, it takes time and effort to replace the storage unit with an external device after saving the data. Since the communication unit can be omitted and the configuration can be made simpler, it is possible to reduce the size, weight, and cost of the reel as a whole.

The dimensions, materials, and arrangements of each component described herein are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments, and each component may be included within the scope of the present invention. can be modified to have dimensions, materials, and arrangements of Also, components not explicitly described in this specification may be added to the described embodiments, and some of the components described in each embodiment may be omitted.

1 fishing reel 2 frame (reel body)
3 Spool 4 Braking unit 5 Control unit 6 Detecting unit 8 Power generation unit 9 Power source selection unit 10 Environmental power generation unit 11 Storage unit 12 Communication unit 13 Charging circuit 14 External power supply 15 External power reception unit 61 Spool rotation detection unit (spool rotation detection means)
62 Handle rotation detector (handle rotation detector)
63 Clutch detector (clutch detector)
64 tension detector (tension detector)
65 set drag force detection unit (set drag detection means)
66 motion sensor 67 braking force detection unit (braking force detection means)

Claims (5)

a spool rotatably supported on a reel body of a fishing reel;
a braking portion that applies a braking force to the spool through interaction between a permanent magnet attached to the spool and a coil attached to the reel body;
a control unit that controls the braking unit;
a detection unit that detects the state of the fishing reel;
a storage unit that stores information acquired by the detection unit;
a communication unit that transmits information stored in the storage unit;
an external power receiver capable of receiving power from the outside;
A fishing reel comprising: When the spool rotates in the release direction, the control unit intermittently switches between braking and non-braking states of the braking unit according to the reel state of the fishing reel,
2. The fishing reel of claim 1, wherein the braking portion is switched to a constant braking state when the spool rotates in the winding direction. A power generation unit capable of generating power as the braking unit brakes, the control unit comprising:
Having a log saving mode for saving the reel state of the fishing reel and an external communication mode for communicating the saved information to the outside,
In the storage mode, the electric power generated by the power generation unit is used to operate and drive the control unit,
3. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein in the communication mode, the power received by the external power receiver operates and drives the controller. 4. The fishing reel according to claim 3, wherein said power generation section generates power through interaction between said coil and said spool. a spool rotatably supported on a reel body of a fishing reel;
a braking portion that applies a braking force to the spool through interaction between a permanent magnet attached to the spool and a coil attached to the reel body;
a control unit that controls the braking unit;
a detection unit that detects the state of the fishing reel;
a storage unit that is detachable from the fishing reel and stores information acquired by the detection unit;
A fishing reel comprising:

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