JP3483076B2 - fishing rod - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fishing rod suitable for lure fishing such as a lure rod and a fly rod, and more particularly to a structure around a grip of the fishing rod.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a fishing rod of this type, the base end portion of a rod is inserted into a grip and the grip is gripped. FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a conventional fishing rod, particularly around the grip thereof. This example is a so-called blank through structure, in which a blank (carbon rod) 2 inserted into the insertion hole 1 a of the grip 1 penetrates the grip 1. The base end 2a of the blank 2 projects from the opening end of the insertion hole 1a of the grip 1, and the rubber cap 3 is attached to the base end 2a.

A reel seat 4 for mounting a reel 5 is arranged at an appropriate position in the middle of the grip 1. Here, a detailed description of the reel 5 and its mounting structure will be omitted. At the time of actual use, an operation (rod action) such as moving the tip of the rod up and down is performed by gripping a suitable position of the grip 1 near the mounted reel 5. In this case, a feeling (handheld feeling) such as a feeling of weight or a feeling of balance when gripping the grip 1 slightly affects the rod action. For example, it is generally preferable to give a hand-held feeling such that the tip end of the rod is slightly raised when gripping the grip 1.

[0004]

By the way, in the conventional fishing rod, the center of gravity of the grip 1 is adjusted so that the base end 2a side (rubber cap 3 side) of the blank 2 is slightly heavier in order to give a good handheld feeling. Make settings. However, since the blank 2 made of a carbon rod is lightweight, it is substantially difficult to easily set a suitable center of gravity unless the size (length or diameter) is considerably changed. Therefore, the conventional fishing rod cannot realize a good hand-held feeling in a simple manner.

Further, in this type of fishing rod, whether or not the sensitivity of hitting the fish is good or bad significantly affects the fishing effect in combination with the above-described hand-held feeling, but the fishing rod using the conventional blank 2 can obtain such good sensitivity. Was difficult.

In view of the above situation, it is an object of the present invention to provide a fishing rod which has a simple structure and can realize excellent hand-held feeling and sensitivity.

[0007]

A fishing rod according to the present invention is a fishing rod in which a base end portion of a rod is inserted into a grip and the grip is gripped, the grip being for inserting the rod. It has an insertion hole, and a metal grip end is fixed to the opening end of the insertion hole.

Further, in the fishing rod of the present invention, the grip end has a fitting portion fitted into the insertion hole of the grip, and the base end of the rod is arranged apart from the fitting portion of the grip end. It

In the fishing rod of the present invention, a rubber protector is attached to the end surface of the grip end.

[0010]

According to the present invention, the rod action can be performed by gripping the grip into which the rod is inserted. A metal grip end is fixed to the opening end of the grip insertion hole, and the center of gravity of the grip can be set so that the base end side of the grip is slightly heavier. In this case, it is realized by a simple structure in which a grip end is attached to the grip end.

Further, according to the present invention, the base end of the rod inserted into the grip is disposed apart from the fitting portion of the grip end. That is, a constant gap or space is formed between the base end of the rod and the fitting portion of the grip end. By setting such a sealed space, the inside of the grip is hollowed so that vibrations and the like can easily be heard, and the fish can be prevented from passing excessively along the grip. In other words, by making the vibration at the time of hitting collect in the grip, the fisherman can easily detect the hit and obtain good sensitivity.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Preferred embodiments of a fishing rod according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, in the basic structure of this embodiment, the grip 1 is formed with an insertion hole 1a for inserting the blank 2 made of a carbon rod. Further, a reel seat 4 for mounting a reel 5 (see FIG. 6) is arranged at an appropriate position in the middle of the grip 1. In addition, grip 1
Can be formed of a rubber material, a cork material, or the like.

A pipe-shaped carbon frame 6 is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole 1a. This frame 6
It extends from the end of the grip 1 to the vicinity of the end of the reel seat 4. In this example, further on the inner peripheral surface of the frame 6,
A pipe-shaped carbon adjuster 7 is fixed in a length region substantially corresponding to the reel seat 4. The blank 2 is inserted to the end position of the adjuster 7 as shown in the drawing, and is thereby inserted and supported by the grip 1.

A metal grip end 8 is fixed to the opening end of the insertion hole 1a of the grip 1. The grip end 8 has a fitting portion 8a that fits into the insertion hole 1a of the grip 1 (see FIG. 2). Grip end 8
The fitting portion 8a is fitted into the insertion hole 1a and is fixed to the end surface of the grip 1 by adhesion. As is apparent from the drawing, the base end 2a of the blank 2 is arranged apart from the fitting portion 8a of the grip end 8, that is, the base end 2a of the blank 2 and the fitting portion 8a of the grip end 8 are arranged.
A constant gap or space is formed between them.

A rubber protector 9 is attached to the end surface of the grip end 8. The protector 9 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG.
It has a protrusion 9a that fits in the end of the grip end 8 and is bonded to the end surface of the grip end 8.

Here, as a material for forming the grip end 8, aluminum, brass, or a mixed alloy of these metals and lead is preferable. Further, the grip end 8 may be surface-treated by, for example, alumite processing, or may be plated to form an appropriate pattern.

When the fishing rod of the present invention according to this embodiment is actually used, a rod action is performed such that the grip 1 is held at a proper position and the rod tip is moved up and down.
As described above, the metal grip end 8 is fixed to the end portion of the grip 1, so that the center of gravity is set so that the base end side of the grip 1 is slightly heavy. By setting the center of gravity in this way, a hand-held feeling is obtained in which the tip end side of the rod is slightly raised when gripping the grip 1. Therefore, a lightweight feeling of the grip 1 is provided, the operability of the fishing rod is improved, and a fishing rod that is extremely easy to handle can be realized.

Depending on the fishing method, the rod action may be performed with the tip of the rod slightly lowered. In such a fishing method, it is possible to prevent the tip end side of the rod from dropping too much, and to set the rod in a slightly lowered state that is optimum for this fishing method. That is, various fishing methods can be suitably applied. In these cases, by changing the dimensions of the grip end 8 (axial length, wall thickness, material, etc.), the weight of the grip end 8 can be appropriately changed to obtain an optimum center of gravity balance.

Further, in the grip 1, between the base end 2a of the blank 2 and the fitting portion 8a of the grip end 8, a fixed sealed space formed by the insertion hole 1a is set. In other words, since the blank 2 and the grip end 8 do not come into direct contact with each other, the fish area is prevented from passing through along the grip 1 excessively.
By keeping it inside, it is possible to obtain a good hitting sensitivity.

Further, since the protector 9 is provided on the end surface of the grip end 8, even if the fishing rod falls to the ground or the like during use, the fishing rod is prevented from being damaged and the safety is extremely high. Further, when the grip 1 is held in a proper position to support the fishing rod, the end of the grip 1 is supported by abutting against the belly of the fisherman or the like, but since the protector 9 made of rubber is provided, the end of the grip 1 is provided. It is possible to ensure a comfortable fishing by avoiding direct contact with the human body. By giving the grip end 8 an appropriate surface treatment, a pattern, or the like, the grip end 8 can have an excellent appearance and appearance, and the fishing rod can be given a high-class feeling.

Here, FIG. 5 shows a preferred modification of the grip end 8 according to the present invention. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, a through hole 8c is formed at the center of the grip end 8. The size of the diameter of the through hole 8c can be set appropriately. By providing the through hole 8c in this way,
It is possible to obtain the grip end 8 having a desired weight without changing the outer dimensions or the material of the grip end 8 itself.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), a groove or notch 8d is formed around the base of the fitting portion 8a of the grip end 8. By providing the groove 8d in this manner, when the grip end 8 is attached to the end of the grip 1, it is possible to prevent the end of the frame 6 from coming into contact with and interfering with the grip end 8 to create a gap. . As a result, the defective rate such as defective adhesion is greatly reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, the outer peripheral portion 8e of the grip end 8 is formed by being curved appropriately. By changing the shape of the grip end 8 or applying an appropriate pattern as in this example, it is possible to improve design characteristics such as appearance and appearance. According to the example as shown in FIG. 5C, it is possible to obtain an effect that there is no fear of giving a pain when the grip end 8 comes into close contact with the body of the fisherman.

As the material for forming the frame 6 and the adjuster 7 in the above embodiment, Kevlar, boron,
Glass fiber, synthetic resin or a mixture thereof (reinforced plastic), and metal can be used.

[0025]

As described above, according to the present invention, an optimum balance of the center of gravity around the grip is set in this type of fishing rod by a simple structure in which the grip end is attached to the end of the grip, which is excellent. Achieves hand-held feeling and touch sensitivity. As a result, it is possible to expect a high fishing effect, and it is also possible to ensure an excellent appearance quality around the grip end.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts around a grip in an embodiment of a fishing rod of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a side sectional view and FIG. 2B is a front view showing the structure of a grip end according to the fishing rod of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a side sectional view and FIG. 3B is a front view showing a structure of a protector for a fishing rod according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a structure around a grip end in the fishing rod of the present invention.

5 (A), (B) and (C) are views showing modified examples of the grip end according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a main part around a grip of a conventional fishing rod.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 grip 1a insertion hole 2 blank 4 reel seat 5 reel 6 carbon frame 7 Carbon adjuster 8 Grip end 8a Fitting part 8b recess 9 protector 9a protrusion

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A fishing rod in which a base end portion of a rod is inserted into a grip and the grip is gripped, wherein the grip has an insertion hole for inserting the rod. A fishing rod having a metal grip end fixed to the opening end. 2. The grip end has a fitting portion that fits into an insertion hole of the grip, and the base end of the rod is arranged apart from the fitting portion of the grip end. The fishing rod according to claim 1. 3. The fishing rod according to claim 1, wherein a rubber protector is attached to an end surface of the grip end.