JP7010773B2 - Fishing reel and braking force adjuster - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a fishing reel in which a drag mechanism is provided on a handle shaft and a fishing line is wound around a spool by a rotation operation of the handle, and a braking force adjusting body used in the drag mechanism of the fishing reel.

As a fishing reel, like a double-bearing type reel, a reel having a drag mechanism on a handle shaft rotatably supported on a side plate of a reel body is known. The drag mechanism is a handle attached to the outer end of the handle shaft while adjusting the strength of the braking force adjusting body screwed to the handle shaft by rotating it with the fingers of the hand. Will be done. Generally, the braking force adjusting body that adjusts the drag force is integrally formed of metal or synthetic resin, and has a configuration in which an operating portion composed of a plurality of projecting pieces is radially spaced at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer circumference (its). It is also called a star drag because of its shape), and the drag force is adjusted by touching the operation part with the fingertip and rotating it.

In the braking force adjusting body having such a shape, during actual fishing, the rotation operation by touching the finger is repeated, so that the fingertip may feel pain. A braking force adjusting body that is coated with a soft synthetic resin and has a thick finger contact surface is known (Patent Document 1).

No. 56-134175

In the braking force adjusting body described above, since the outer surface of the operating portion having a plate-like shape and a thick finger contact surface is covered with a soft material, the operating portion becomes thicker and heavier, and the handle arm is correspondingly increased. Will pop out in the axial direction, and the weight balance between the left and right sides of the reel body will be poor, resulting in poor winding operability and stability.
In addition, by covering the outer surface of the plate-shaped and thick finger contact surface with a soft material, pain during rotation operation by picking with fingers is reduced, but operation is performed with the fingertips of the hand holding the reel body. It is not easy to rotate the part to remove thread sway (also called flip winding).

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a fishing reel that maintains stable winding operability, has a good feel, and has improved flip winding operability. And. Another object of the present invention is to provide a braking force adjusting body capable of obtaining such an action.

In order to achieve the above object, the fishing reel according to the present invention has a spool rotatably supported between the side plates of the reel body and a handle arm rotatably supported by one side plate of the reel body. A mounted handle shaft, a drive mechanism for rotationally driving the spool by rotating the handle arm, and a plurality of operation units protruding in the radial direction at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction of the base attached to the handle shaft. The operating portion having the formed braking force adjusting body and excluding the base portion of the braking force adjusting body facing the handle arm is coated with a soft material, and the operating portion faces the handle arm. It is characterized in that the tip end side is deviated so as to approach the reel main body side with respect to the upper surface of the base portion of the braking force adjusting body.

The operation part of the braking force adjusting body described above is covered with a soft material except for the base facing the handle arm, and the tip side is on the reel body side with respect to the upper surface of the base of the braking force adjusting body facing the handle arm. Since it is unevenly formed so as to approach each other, it becomes easy to rotate the operation part with the fingertip of the hand holding the reel body (flip winding can be easily performed). Further, since the handle arm mounted on the handle shaft is suppressed from protruding in the axial direction, the weight balance can be improved, and the winding operability and stability are improved.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the fishing reel according to the present invention is rotatably supported by a spool rotatably supported between the side plates of the reel body and one side plate of the reel body, and has a handle. A handle shaft equipped with an arm, a drive mechanism that rotationally drives the spool by rotating the handle arm, and a plurality of operation units in the radial direction at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction of a base attached to the handle shaft. It is characterized by having a braking force adjusting body having a protruding shape, and having a soft material coated on the operating portion of the braking force adjusting body except for an outer surface facing the handle arm.

Since the operation part of the braking force adjusting body described above is covered with a soft material only in the part where flip winding can be easily performed (the part excluding the outer surface facing the handle arm), the operation part does not become thick and operability. The weight of the star drag is prevented from increasing, and the position of the handle does not move away from the reel body. Further, since the handle arm mounted on the handle shaft is suppressed from protruding in the axial direction, the weight balance can be improved, and the winding operability and stability are improved.

Further, in the present invention, in addition to the fishing reel configured as described above, a plurality of operation portions are formed so as to project in the radial direction at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction of the base attached to the handle shaft. Provided is a braking force adjusting body in which a soft material is coated on a portion of the power adjusting body except for the outer surface facing the handle arm.

According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a fishing reel having a good feel and improved flip winding operability while maintaining stable winding operability. Further, according to the present invention, a braking force adjusting body capable of exerting such an action can be obtained.

The partial sectional plan view which shows the 1st Embodiment of the fishing reel which concerns on this invention. Side view of the reel body as seen from the handle side. The figure which shows the structure of the braking force adjusting body. A cross-sectional view showing one of the operation parts of the braking force adjusting body in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction. The partial sectional plan view which shows the 2nd Embodiment of the fishing reel which concerns on this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 4 are views showing a first embodiment of a double-bearing type reel (hereinafter referred to as a reel) which is an example of a fishing reel according to the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional plan view. 2, FIG. 2 is a side view of the reel body as viewed from the handle side, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a braking force adjusting body, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing one of the operation units of the braking force adjusting body. , Is a cross-sectional view in a direction orthogonal to the extension direction.

The reel body 1A of the reel 1 according to the present embodiment has left and right side plates 4A and 4B provided with left and right frames 2a and 2b and left and right covers 3a and 3b mounted on the left and right frames 2a and 2b. The left and right frames 2a and 2b are integrated via a plurality of columns as is known.

As is known, a spool shaft (not shown) is rotatably supported between the left and right side plates of the reel body 1A via a bearing, and a spool 5 on which a fishing line is wound is fixed to the spool shaft. The spool 5 is rotationally driven via a drive mechanism 30 arranged in the right side plate by rotating a handle 10 provided on one side plate (right side plate 4B in this embodiment). Since the drive mechanism 30 is known, it will not be described in detail, but the handle shaft 12 rotatably supported in the right side plate via the bearings 11a and 11b, and the handle shaft 12 can be rotated. A drive gear 13 to be mounted, a pinion gear (not shown) that meshes with the drive gear 13, and the like are provided, and the rotation of the handle shaft 12 is transmitted to the spool 5 via a drag mechanism described later.

The pinion gear moves in the axial direction by the operation of a known clutch mechanism arranged in the right side plate, and is engaged with and disengaged from the spool shaft to be in a power transmission state (clutch ON) and a power non-transmission state (clutch ON). (Clutch OFF) is switched. The clutch mechanism includes a clutch operating member 15 arranged between the left and right side plates 4A and 4B on the rear side of the spool 5, and when the clutch operating member 15 is pushed down, the spool 5 freely rotates in the forward and reverse directions. (Fishing line release state). Further, by winding the handle 10 in this state, the clutch is turned on (fishing thread winding state) in which the reverse rotation of the handle shaft 12 is restricted via a known automatic return mechanism (not shown). ..

The right side plate is provided with a known drag mechanism 20 that applies a drag force to the spool 5 when the fishing line is unwound from the spool 5 during fishing. The drag mechanism 20 has a plurality of braking members (including a braking plate and a lining material) 21 frictionally engaged with the side surface of the drive gear 13 rotatably mounted on the handle shaft 12, and the braking member 21. It is provided with a braking force adjusting body 22 for applying a pressing force. The braking force adjusting body 22 is rotatably provided on the reel main body side in the vicinity of the handle 10 with respect to the handle shaft 12, and by rotating the braking force adjusting body 22, the braking member 21 is operated. The frictional force (drag force) of the drive gear 13 with respect to the handle shaft 12 is adjusted via the above.

A one-way clutch 40 is provided between the handle shaft 12 and the right side plate 4B to allow rotation of the handle shaft 12 only in the fishing pincushion winding direction and prevent reverse rotation. Further, a level wind mechanism 50 is provided between the left and right side plates on the front side of the spool 5. This level wind mechanism 50 includes a fishing line guide 51 through which a fishing line is inserted, and when the handle 10 is wound up, the fishing line guide 51 reciprocates left and right via a known gear train that meshes with the drive gear 13. The fishing line is evenly wound in parallel with the rotating spool 5.

The handle 10 is attached to the outer end of the handle shaft 12 by a fixing screw 16, and is provided at the handle arm 10a extending radially around the handle shaft 12 and the ends (both ends) of the handle arm 10a. It is provided with a knob portion 10b (the handle arm is configured to have a symmetrical shape centered on the handle shaft 12). In this case, the knob portion 10b may be provided only at one end portion and may have a balancer disposed at the other end portion. Further, the shape of the knob portion 10b is not limited, and it is preferable that the knob portion is rotatably supported with respect to the end portion of the handle arm 10a via a bearing (not shown).
The handle arm 10a has a mounting position with respect to the handle shaft 12 (position P of the shaft core X of the handle shaft 12 in FIG. 1) and a mounting position of the knob portion 10b (the shaft core X1 of the knob portion 10b in FIG. 1). It is preferable to form a bent portion 10c between the position P1) and the bent portion 10c, which is deviatedly formed according to the form of the operating portion 22b of the braking force adjusting body 22 described in detail below.

The braking force adjusting body 22 is formed of, for example, metal or resin, and has a substantially cylindrical base portion 22a attached to the handle shaft 12 and a diameter thereof at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer periphery of the base portion 22a. It is provided with a plurality of operation units (five in this embodiment) 22b that are formed so as to project in the direction, and is housed inside the operation unit 22b by putting a finger on the operation unit 22b and rotating the braking force adjusting body 22. The nut member 22A moves in the axial direction, and pushes (friction force (drag force)) against the braking member 21 via the countersunk spring 25, the bearing 11b, the inner ring 40a of the one-way clutch 40, and the pressing body 26. )) Is adjusted.

Each operating portion 22b projecting from the base portion 22a of the braking force adjusting body 22 is deviated from the upper surface 22c of the base portion 22a so that the tip end side approaches the reel main body (inclined with respect to the upper surface toward the reel main body side). (Approaching). In this case, it is preferable that each operation unit 22b is formed in a tapered shape from the base to the tip in the axial direction (the both side surfaces 22b'are formed so as to gradually approach each other as they move to the tip).

Then, in the braking force adjusting body 22 formed in this way, the soft material 22d is applied to the operating portion 22b excluding the base portion 22a (in the present embodiment, further to the portion on the reel body side (the portion excluding the outer surface)). It is covered and is configured as a composite material. In this case, the soft material 22d can be made of, for example, nylon, vinyl chloride, rubber, or the like, and can be integrated into the operation portion by insert molding, two-color molding, adhesion, or the like.

Further, when the operation portion 22b is coated with the soft material 22d, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, both sides thereof are raised and covered in a convex shape (the wall thickness d thereof is formed to be 0.3 mm or more). It is preferable that the operation portion is raised by about 0.3 mm with respect to both side surfaces 22b'). Further, it is preferable to form a convex portion 22e that bulges toward the reel main body side at the tip portion thereof.

A recess 22f having a non-circular cross section (substantially rectangular cross section) is formed inside the base portion 22a of the braking force adjusting body 22, and a female screw portion screwed to the handle shaft 12 is formed inside the recess 22f. The nut member 22A is movable in the axial direction and is fitted with a detent. A pressing spring 22g is interposed between the nut member 22A and the inner bottom surface of the base portion 22a, and when the braking force adjusting body 22 is rotated in the tightening direction, only the nut member 22A moves toward the reel body in the axial direction. It moves and presses the pressing body 26. That is, the braking force adjusting body 22 is in contact with the washer inside the handle arm 10a by the urging force of the pressing spring 22g and is held at a fixed position in the axial direction (a state in which the nut member 22A does not move in the axial direction). The pressing force on the pressing body 26 can be adjusted via the above.

Of course, the braking force adjusting body 22 may move in the axial direction to press the pressing body 26 without providing a nut member inside the braking force adjusting body 22.

As described above, the handle arm 10a is formed with a bent portion 10c between the mounting position P with respect to the handle shaft 12 and the mounting position P1 of the knob portion 10b. As described above, the bent portion 10c is unevenly formed in accordance with the form of the operating portion 22b of the braking force adjusting body 22 (see FIG. 3), whereby the operability of flip winding of the braking force adjusting body 22 is achieved. It is possible to improve the position of the handle arm, particularly the knob portion 10b, as close as possible to the reel body side. That is, when the position of the knob portion is closer to the reel main body side (fishing rod side), the rotational balance at the time of the winding operation can be improved, the camera shake phenomenon can be suppressed, and the winding operability can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the nut member 22A is arranged inside the braking force adjusting body 22, and the braking force adjusting body 22 is held in a fixed position without moving in the axial direction during the braking force adjusting operation. This eliminates the need to provide a clearance for axial movement of the braking force adjusting body, and makes it possible to bring the operation unit 22b as close to the main body 1A side as possible. Along with this, the periphery of the braking force adjusting body 22 and the circumference of the rotation axis of the handle arm 10a are made compact, and the weight can be reduced.

Further, by covering only the reel main body side of the operating portion 22b excluding the base portion 22a with the soft material 22d as described above, the operating portion does not become unnecessarily thick. Therefore, the weight increase is suppressed and the feel is good without increasing the size of the braking force adjusting body (star drag). In addition, since the braking force adjusting body does not become heavy and the operation part does not become unnecessarily thick, the handle arm is prevented from protruding outward in the axial direction by that amount, and the left and right weight balance of the reel body is balanced. Improvement is achieved, and winding operability and stability are improved.

Further, since each operation unit 22b is formed in a tapered shape as it moves to the tip, it is easier for the finger to come out from each operation unit when flip-winding, and the soft material is raised convexly on the side surface 22b'. Since it is covered with a finger, it is soft and easy to get caught, and operability can be improved. In particular, since the convex portion 22e that bulges toward the reel main body side of the tip portion thereof is formed, it is easy for a finger to be caught and the flip operability can be improved.

FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional plan view showing a second embodiment of the fishing reel according to the present invention.
In this embodiment, parts different from those in the above-described embodiment will be described, and the other parts are designated by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
As described above, the bent portion 10c is formed between the mounting position P of the handle arm 10a with respect to the handle shaft 12 and the mounting position P1 of the knob portion 10b according to the form of the operating portion 22b. Then, the bending portion 10c is largely bent toward the main body 1A by reducing the amount of radial protrusion of the operating portion 22b of the braking force adjusting body 22. That is, in the present embodiment, the inner side surface 10d of the end portion on which the knob portion 10b is mounted (the surface including the inner side surface 10d is indicated by S) is located closer to the reel body side than the braking force adjusting body 22. The handle arm 10a is bent so as to do so.

In such a configuration, the rotation operation position of the handle can be brought closer to the reel body side (fishing rod side), which further improves the rotation balance during the winding operation, suppresses the camera shake phenomenon, and improves the winding operability. You will be able to improve.
The handle arm 10a described above is preferably formed in a diameter L (distance between the knob portions 10b at both ends) of 70 mm to 120 mm with the handle shaft 12 as the center. A reel provided with a handle arm 10a having such a size has a good balance at the time of winding operation and is compact, so that the reel has good operability.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be variously modified and implemented without departing from the gist thereof.
For example, in the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the soft material is covered on a portion excluding the outer surface of the operation portion 22b except for the base portion 22a, but each operation portion is formed unevenly so that the tip side approaches the reel main body. Therefore, even if the outer surface side of the operation portion is covered with a soft material, the above-mentioned action and effect can be obtained. Further, the shape of the base portion 22a of the braking force adjusting body 22, the shape of the operating portion 22b (the deviated shape of the base portion 22a with respect to the upper surface 22c), the number of protrusions, etc. are not limited to the above-described embodiment and may be variously deformed. It is possible. Further, the braking force adjusting body 22 may be manufactured and sold separately from the reel main body, and may be configured as a drag mechanism of various known double bearing type reels. That is, even if such a single product is incorporated, it is possible to exert the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment.

1 Double bearing type reel (reel for fishing)
1A Reel body 5 Spool 10 Handle 10a Handle arm 10b Knob part 10c Bending part 12 Handle shaft 20 Drag mechanism 22 Braking force adjusting body 22a Base 22b Operation part 22c Top surface of base 22d Soft material 30 Drive mechanism

Claims (5)

A spool that is rotatably supported between the side plates of the reel body,
A handle shaft rotatably supported by one side plate of the reel body and equipped with a handle arm,
A drive mechanism that rotationally drives the spool by rotating the handle arm,
A braking force adjusting body in which a plurality of operating portions are projected in the radial direction at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction of the base attached to the handle shaft.
In a fishing reel with
Each of the operation units of the plurality of operation units is formed in a tapered shape as it moves toward the tip.
Except for the base portion of the braking force adjusting body facing the handle arm and the outer surface of each operating portion, the reel body side of each operating portion is coated with a soft material, and the soft material is used for each operation . Both sides of the part are raised and covered in a convex shape.
Each of the operating portions is a fishing reel characterized in that the tip side thereof is deviated so as to approach the reel main body side with respect to the upper surface of the base portion of the braking force adjusting body facing the handle arm. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the handle arm facing each operating portion is unevenly formed according to the form of each operating portion. A spool that is rotatably supported between the side plates of the reel body,
A handle shaft rotatably supported by one side plate of the reel body and equipped with a handle arm,
A drive mechanism that rotationally drives the spool by rotating the handle arm,
A braking force adjusting body in which a plurality of operating portions are projected in the radial direction at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction of the base attached to the handle shaft.
In a fishing reel with
Each of the operation units of the plurality of operation units is formed in a tapered shape as it moves toward the tip.
A reel for fishing, characterized in that a soft material is coated only on the reel main body side of each of the operation portions except for the outer surface of the braking force adjusting body facing the handle arm. The fishing reel according to claim 3, wherein each of the operating portions is formed unevenly so that the tip end side approaches the reel main body side. It is a braking force adjuster for fishing reels that is attached to a rotatable handle shaft on the reel body operated by the handle arm.
A plurality of operation portions are formed in the radial direction at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction of the base attached to the handle shaft.
Each of the operation parts is formed in a tapered shape as it moves to the tip, and the soft material is coated only on the reel body side of each of the operation parts except the outer surface facing the handle arm. A characteristic braking force adjuster for fishing reels.

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