JPH07222544A - Electric reel for fishing - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an electric reel for finishing, free from a trouble that a control lever keeping a motor output in OFF state mis-operated by a fishing person. CONSTITUTION:In an electric reel for fishing provided with a spool 9 rotatably supported to a reel body 1, a spool driving motor 17 for driving the spool 9, a motor output control body fitted changeably to the reel body 1 and a controller for increasing and decreasing the motor output of spool driving motor from OFF state of the motor output in multi-stage according to operation of the motor output control body, a holding mechanism for engaging and holding a motor output control body keeping the motor output in OFF state is provided between the motor output control body and a reel body 1.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improvement in an electric fishing reel for variably controlling a drive current energization time rate to a spool drive motor to improve the winding operability of fishing line.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to improve the operability of winding a fishing line,
The present applicant has previously filed Japanese Patent Application No. 3-324492 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-324492).
No. 153888), an electric fishing reel was proposed in which the motor output of the spool drive motor can be adjusted in multiple stages by operating an adjusting lever (motor output adjuster) provided on the reel body.

This electric fishing reel is an electric fishing reel provided with a spool drive motor for driving a spool rotatably supported on the reel body. A control device for increasing or decreasing the motor output of the spool drive motor in multiple stages according to the displacement operation of the adjustment lever is provided. According to such an electric fishing reel, the motor output is turned off by operating the adjustment lever. Since it is possible to continuously increase or decrease from the maximum value to "100", it is possible to finely adjust the hoisting speed of the fishing line according to various situations.

[0004]

However, the above-mentioned electric fishing reel has no function of holding the adjusting lever in the motor output OFF state at that position.
In the actual fishing operation, when the spool drive motor is stopped, that is, when the adjusting lever is in the position where the motor output is OFF, adjustment is performed, for example, when the cuff of the angler's clothing is caught on the adjusting lever or during the hoisting operation with the manual handle. There is a risk that the adjustment lever may move due to the hand touching the lever, or that the hand may slip during standby and move the adjustment lever.

If the adjusting lever moves against the wishes of the fisherman, the spool drive motor may act to cause the spool to rotate carelessly, causing some trouble. The problem remains as a problem to be solved by the above electric reel for fishing.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and an improvement is made to the above-mentioned electric fishing reel for fishing of the prior application so that a fisherman mistakenly moves the adjusting lever in the motor output OFF state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a fearless electric reel for fishing.

[0007]

In order to achieve such an object, the invention according to claim 1 provides a spool rotatably supported by a reel body, a spool drive motor for driving the spool, and a reel body. The motor output adjuster mounted for displacement operation and the motor output of the spool drive motor according to the operation of the motor output adjuster
In an electric fishing reel equipped with a control device for increasing / decreasing the F state in multiple stages, a motor output adjusting body in a motor output OFF state is retained by being locked between the motor output adjusting body and the reel body. The holding mechanism is provided.

In the fishing electric reel according to claim 2, the motor output adjusting body is provided on one side of the reel body to which the manual handle for spool winding is attached. According to the invention, in the electric fishing reel according to claim 1 or 2, the holding mechanism is configured to move the motor output adjusting body and the reel body by displacing the motor output adjusting body in the motor output increasing direction. The locked state is released.

The electric fishing reel according to claim 4 is
The electric fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the holding mechanism includes a locking recess formed in either the reel body or the motor output adjuster, and the motor output adjuster. Attached to either the body or the reel body,
The electric reel for fishing according to claim 5, wherein the holding mechanism is formed on either the reel body or the motor output adjuster. 7. The fishing recess according to claim 6, further comprising: a stop recess and a ball that is mounted on the other of the motor output adjuster and the reel body and is urged by the leaf spring to the locking recess. In the reel, the holding mechanism is attached to the engaging recess formed in either the reel body or the motor output adjusting body and the engaging recess in the motor output adjusting body or the reel body. And a leaf spring provided with a possible locking portion.

An electric fishing reel according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the electric fishing reel according to the first or second aspects, in which the holding mechanism is provided on the motor output adjuster and is operable. Member and a locking recess provided in the reel body for locking the switching member, and the motor output adjusting body is displaced by releasing the locking state with the locking recess by the operation of the switching member. It can be operated.

[0011]

According to the electric fishing reel according to each of the claims, when the motor output adjuster is operated, the motor output of the spool drive motor is increased or decreased in multisteps according to the operation amount (displacement amount), and the spool is rotated. The winding speed of is increased or decreased.

In the electric fishing reel according to the first and second aspects, when the motor output adjuster is in the motor output OFF state, the holding mechanism holds the motor output adjuster in that state. However, even if the cuffs of the wearer's clothing are caught on the motor output adjusting body or the hand is touched during the winding operation by the manual handle, the holding mechanism prevents the movement of the motor output adjusting body.

In the electric fishing reel according to the third aspect of the invention, when the motor output adjusting body is displaced in the motor output increasing direction, the holding mechanism locks the motor output adjusting body and the reel unit. It will be canceled.

On the other hand, in the electric fishing reel according to the fourth aspect, when the motor output adjuster is in the motor output OFF state, the ball urged by the spring is locked in the locking recess to output the motor output. The adjustment body is held in that state, and the movement of the motor output adjustment body is prevented even if the cuff of the angler's clothing is caught on the motor output adjustment body.

When the fisher hits the fish and the fisherman operates the motor output adjuster in the direction of increasing the motor output, the engagement between the ball and the engagement recess is released against the spring force of the spring. When the ball rolls, the motor output adjuster can be easily operated.

Similarly, in the electric fishing reel according to the fifth aspect, when the motor output adjuster is in the motor output OFF state, the ball biased by the leaf spring is locked in the locking recess. The motor output adjuster is held in that state, and movement of the motor output adjuster is prevented.

When the fisherman operates the motor output adjusting member in the direction of increasing the motor output, the locked state between the ball and the locking recess is released against the spring force of the leaf spring, and the ball rolls. The motor output adjuster can be easily operated.

Also, in the electric fishing reel according to the sixth aspect, when the motor output adjusting body is in a state where the motor output is OFF, a member formed on either the reel body or the motor output adjusting body. The locking portion of the leaf spring is locked in the locking recess to prevent the motor output adjuster from moving.

When the fisherman operates the motor output adjusting body in the direction of increasing the motor output, the locked state between the locking portion and the locking recess is released, and the motor output adjusting body can be easily operated.

Further, in the electric fishing reel according to a seventh aspect, when the motor output adjusting body is in a state where the motor output is OFF, the switching member is locked in the locking recess to move the motor output adjusting body. Prevent.

When the fisherman operates the switching member, the locked state between the switching member and the locking recess is released, and the motor output adjuster can be operated.

[0022]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the electric fishing reel according to claims 1 to 4, in which 1 is a reel unit in which side plates 5 and 7 are mounted on both left and right sides of a frame body 3,
Reference numeral 9 denotes a spool. One end of the spool 9 is rotatably supported by the frame 3 through a bracket (not shown), and the other end thereof is fixed to the bracket 11
The reel 15 is rotatably supported by the bearing 15 of the set plate 13 attached to the frame body 3.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a spool drive motor (hereinafter referred to as "spool motor") arranged in the spool 9 such that the axes thereof coincide with each other. The rotation shaft 17a of the spool motor 17 and the spool 9 are connected via a gear reduction mechanism 19. Thus, the winding power of the spool motor 17 is reduced by the gear reduction mechanism 19 and transmitted to the spool 9. The boss portion 21a of the gear carrier 21 that constitutes the gear reduction mechanism 19 is relatively rotatably fitted in the boss 11a of the bracket 11 that supports the spool 9.

Further, in the figure, 23 is a manual handle for spool winding, and the manual handle 23 is the set plate 13.
The handle shaft 25 rotatably attached to the side plate 7 is connected to the protruding end of the side plate 7. A ratchet wheel 27 for preventing spool reverse rotation is attached to the handle shaft 25, and a drive gear 29 is rotatably attached to the handle shaft 25. The drive gear 29 and the handle shaft 25 are frictionally coupled by a well-known drag device (not shown). Thus, the winding power of the manual handle 23 is transmitted to the drive gear 29.
Although not shown, a pawl of the ratchet wheel 27 is in contact with a locking pawl urged by a spring, and the locking pawl is pivotally attached to the side plate 7 by a pin.

Reference numeral 31 is a pinion gear that meshes with the drive gear 29. The pinion gear 31 is a spool motor 17
Of the gear carrier 21 on the axis of the rotary shaft 17a.
Is supported by a pinion shaft 33 which is horizontally supported between the center of the boss portion 21a and the side plate 7 so as to be rotatable and movable in the axial direction, and the pinion gear 31 and the boss portion 21a of the gear carrier 21 which faces the pinion gear 31. A clutch plate 35 is attached between the two.

The clutch plate 35 supplies the winding power of the spool motor 17 and the manual handle 23 to the spool 9.
It is a component of a clutch mechanism for transmitting / disconnecting to and from the clutch mechanism. As in the prior art, the clutch lever 37 mounted on the side plate 7 is operated to disengage the clutch connection between the pinion gear 31 and the boss portion 21a of the gear carrier 21, and the spool 9 is spooled. Free state (Clutch OFF) and winding state (Clutch O)
It is designed to switch to N) and.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in front of the side portion of the side plate 7 to which the manual handle 23 is attached, like the electric reel for fishing described in Japanese Patent Application No. 3-324492 described above.
The adjusting lever 39 for continuously increasing / decreasing the motor output of the spool motor 17 to vary the winding speed of the fishing line is 120 °.
The adjustment lever 39 is connected to a potentiometer 41 built in the side plate 7 so that the adjustment lever 39 can be rotated. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the change in the resistance value of the potentiometer 41 due to the operation of the adjusting lever 39 is input to the control device 43, and the control device 4
3, the drive current energization time rate to the spool motor 17 is variably controlled as the duty ratio of the pulse signal according to the operation amount of the adjustment lever 39, and the motor output of the spool motor 17 is changed from the OFF state to the maximum value (0 to 100). %) Is controlled continuously.

Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the operation panel 45
On the digital display 47 provided above, a motor output display section 49 for displaying the motor output by the operation of the adjusting lever 39.
Is provided, and the scale of the bar display amount is sequentially changed from "0" to "100" according to the adjustment of the motor output.

The spool motor 17 is turned on by operating the ON / OFF switch 51 installed on the operation panel 45 after connecting the power cord to the reel unit 1 through the connector.
N / OFF, but even if the spool motor 17 is started by operating the ON / OFF switch 51, the spool motor 17 operates unless the adjustment lever 39 is once returned to the OFF state in consideration of safety during driving. It is supposed not to.

In FIG. 1, 53 is a magnet embedded in one side of the spool 9, and 55 is the magnet 53.
Are reed switches disposed on the frame body 3 facing each other, and these constitute an encoder 57 for converting the rotation of the spool 9 into an electric signal and generating a pulse proportional to the rotation speed of the spool 9. This pulse is input to the control device 43 and calculated, and the calculation result is displayed on the digital display 47 as the amount of feeding or winding of the fishing line, as in the case of the line length measuring device.

Thus, in the electric fishing reel according to this embodiment, in addition to the above-described structure, the adjusting lever 39 in the motor output OFF state is locked between the adjusting lever 39 and the reel body 1. A holding mechanism 59 for holding is provided.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show the details of the holding mechanism 59. In the figures, 61 is an annular ridge projectingly provided on the side plate 7, the potentiometer 4 to which the adjusting lever 39 is attached at the center thereof.
The rotating shaft 41a of No. 1 projects. And the ridge 6
As shown in FIG. 2, 1 is provided with a spherical engagement recess 65 for engagement with a ball 63 described later when the adjustment lever 39 is in the motor output OFF state.

On the other hand, at the base portion 39a of the adjusting lever 39,
Two protrusions 67 are integrally provided facing the protrusion 61 with a space of 180 ° therebetween, and a ball storage portion 69 is formed in one protrusion 67 along the rotation shaft 41a. There is. A ball 63 and a spring 71 that urges the ball 63 toward the ridge 61 are mounted in the ball storage portion 69, and the ball 63 urged by the spring 71 is engaged with the locking recess 65. The adjustment lever 39 is held in a state in which the motor output is off by being locked to the adjustment lever 3, and the cuff of the angler's wear is adjusted by the adjustment lever 3
9 does not move in the motor output increasing direction (the direction of arrow A in FIG. 2) even if the adjustment lever 39 is touched by the hand during the winding operation by the manual handle 23. It has become.

Then, the fisherman voluntarily adjusts the adjusting lever 3
9 is operated to increase the motor output, the spring 71
The locking state between the ball 63 and the locking recess 65 is released against the spring force of the ball 63, and the ball 63 rolls on the ridge 61 so that the adjusting lever 39 can be easily operated. There is.

In addition, in FIG. 4, 73 is a cap for covering the connecting portion between the rotary shaft 41a of the potentiometer 41 and the adjusting lever 39, and 75 is the rotary shaft 41a and the adjusting lever 3 similarly.
It is a ring that covers the connecting portion with 9.

Since the electric fishing reel according to this embodiment is constructed as described above, when fishing is performed, a power cord is connected to the reel unit 1 via a connector, and the power cord is clipped with a crocodile clip. Connect to a DC power source such as a battery placed on board the ship.

When the clutch lever 37 is operated to switch the clutch to the OFF state, the spool 9 is put into a spool-free state, the fishing line is fed out from the spool 9 by the weight of the tackle, and the rotation of the spool 9 is performed by the encoder 57.
Is converted into a pulse according to the feeding length of the fishing line, input to the control device 43, and calculated. Then, since the pay-out yarn length based on the calculation result is displayed on the digital display 47, the angler can operate the clutch lever 37 at the expected water depth and switch the clutch to ON by looking at the display.

Wait for the fish to hit in this state. When the fish hits the fisherman, the motor output display section 49
If you want to slowly wind up the fishing line, operate the adjusting lever 39 so that the scale of the bar display amount is "20". If the fish is pulled strongly and the Harris is strong, If the output of the spool motor 17 is controlled by operating the adjusting lever 39 according to the situation of winding, such as operating the adjusting lever 39 so that the scale of the displayed amount is "80", the fishing line is optimal for winding. It will be wound up at the motor speed. When it is desired to stop the winding, the adjustment lever 39 may be returned to the motor output OFF state so that the scale of the bar display amount becomes "0".

As described above, when the adjusting lever 39 is in the motor output OFF state, the ball 63 urged by the spring 71 is retained in the retaining recess 65 to hold the adjusting lever 39 in that state. Even if the cuffs of the wearer's clothing are caught on the adjusting lever 39 or the adjusting lever 39 is touched by the hand during the winding operation by the manual handle 23, the adjusting lever 39 is prevented from moving. Then, when the fisher hits and the fisherman operates the adjusting lever 39 in the motor output increasing direction, the engagement state between the ball 63 and the engagement recess 65 is released against the spring force of the spring 71, and the ball 63 is released. Rolls on the ridge 61, and the adjustment lever 39 can be easily operated.

As described above, in the electric fishing machine according to this embodiment, the holding mechanism 5 is provided between the reel unit 1 and the adjusting lever 39.
9 is provided, and the adjustment lever 3 is in the motor output OFF state.
Since the cuff of the angler's clothing is caught on 9 or the adjusting lever 39 is touched by the hand during the winding operation by the manual handle 23, the adjusting lever 39 does not move easily.
According to this embodiment, the adjusting lever 39 does not move against the wishes of the fisherman, and as a result, the spool motor 17 does not operate and the spool 9 does not rotate carelessly.

In the above embodiment, the engaging recess 65 is provided on the side plate 7 side, and the ball 63 engaging with the engaging recess 65 is mounted on the adjusting lever 39 side. A holding mechanism in which the ball 63 and the spring 71 are mounted and a locking recess 65 is provided on the adjustment lever 39 side may be used, and even with such a structure, the intended purpose can be achieved as in the above embodiment. It is possible.

FIGS. 6 and 7 show a holding mechanism 7 mounted on the electric fishing reel according to claims 1 to 3 and 5.
7 shows an example. Since the configuration excluding the invented portion is the same as that of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the description thereof is omitted here, and only the invented portion will be described. The same parts as those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals.

In the figure, 79 is a base portion 39a of the adjusting lever 39.
A leaf holding hole 81 for rotatably positioning the ball 63 is formed on the tip end side of the leaf spring 79 attached to the ball spring.
Is urged in the direction of the ridge 61. Then, when the adjustment lever 39 is in the motor output OFF state, the ball 63 urged by the leaf spring 79 is locked in the locking recess 65 to hold the adjustment lever 39 in the motor output OFF state. Even if the cuffs of the wear are caught on the adjusting lever 39 or the adjusting lever 39 is touched by the hand during the winding operation by the manual handle 23, the adjusting lever 39 cannot be easily moved.

When the fisher hits and the angler operates the adjusting lever 39 in the direction of increasing the motor output, the leaf spring 7
The engagement state between the ball 63 and the engaging recess 65 is released against the spring force of the ball 9, and the ball 63 rolls on the ridge 61 so that the adjusting lever 39 can be easily operated. ing.

Further, in this embodiment, the locking recess 6 described above is used.
In addition to 5, the adjustment lever 39 has a motor output of "5" respectively.
Spherical locking recesses 83 and 85 for locking the ball 63 in the 0 "and" 100 "states are provided on the ridge 61, and the ball is used when the motor output is adjusted by the adjusting lever 39. 63 engages with the engaging recesses 83 and 85, and functions as a guide for adjusting the motor output.

Since the present embodiment is constructed in this way, when the adjusting lever 39 is in the motor output OFF state, the ball 63 urged by the leaf spring 79 causes the locking recess 6 to move.
5, the adjustment lever 39 is held in a state where the motor output is OFF, and even if the cuff of the angler's wear is caught on the adjustment lever 39, or the adjustment lever 39 is touched by the hand during the winding operation by the manual handle 23, The malfunction of the adjusting lever 39 is prevented.

When the fisher hits the fish and the fisherman operates the adjusting lever 39 in the direction of increasing the motor output, the leaf spring 7
The locking state between the ball 63 and the locking recess 65 is released against the spring force of 9, and the ball 63 rolls on the ridge 61, so that the adjusting lever 39 can be easily operated.

When adjusting the motor output by the adjusting lever 39, when the motor output becomes "50", the ball 63 is locked in the locking recess 83, and when the motor output becomes "100". The ball 63 is locked in the locking recess 85 to inform the fisherman of the position of the adjusting lever 39.

As described above, the electric fishing machine according to this embodiment has the holding mechanism 7 between the reel unit 1 and the adjusting lever 39.
7 is provided and the adjustment lever 3 is in the motor output OFF state.
Since the cuff of the angler's clothing is caught on 9 or the adjusting lever 39 is touched by the hand during the winding operation by the manual handle 23, the adjusting lever 39 does not move easily.
Also in this embodiment, as in the above embodiment, the adjusting lever 39 does not move against the wishes of the fisherman, and as a result, the spool motor 17 operates and the spool 9 rotates carelessly. Is gone.

Further, in this embodiment, the adjusting lever 39
When adjusting the motor output with the
In the state of "0" and "100", the ball 63 is engaged with each of the locking recesses 8
Since the fisherman is informed of the position of the adjusting lever 39 by being locked to 3,85, there is an advantage that the operability of motor output adjustment is further improved as compared with the above embodiment.

The holding mechanism 77 of the above-described embodiment is provided with the side plate 7
The engaging recess 65 is provided on the side, and the ball 63 that engages with the engaging recess 65 is mounted on the adjusting lever 39 side, but the ball 63 and the leaf spring 79 are mounted on the side plate 7 side to adjust. A holding mechanism may be provided with locking recesses 65, 83, 85 on the lever 39 side, and even with such a structure, the intended purpose can be achieved as in the above-described embodiment.

Also, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, when the motor output is adjusted by the adjusting lever 39, the ball 63 does not move when the motor output is "50" or "100", as in this embodiment. Needless to say, a locking recess for locking may be provided on the ridge 61.

8 and 9 show a holding mechanism 8 mounted on the electric fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 6.
7 shows an example. Also in this embodiment, the same parts as those in the above-mentioned embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals.

The present embodiment will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the figure, numeral 89 is a leaf spring mounted on the base 39a of the adjusting lever 39, and the reel body 1 is attached to the tip of the leaf spring 89. A locking portion 91 having a substantially L-shaped cross section that protrudes toward the inner peripheral surface of the ring 75 is provided. Then, the motor output of the adjusting lever 39 is turned off on the inner peripheral surface of the ring 75.
In this state, a locking recess 93 for locking the locking part 91 is provided, and the locking part 91 is locked in the locking recess 93 to turn off the motor output of the adjusting lever 39. In this state, even if the cuff of the fisherman's clothing is caught on the adjusting lever 39 or the adjusting lever 39 is touched by the hand during the winding operation by the manual handle 23, the adjusting lever 39 does not move easily.

When the fisher hits the fish and operates the adjusting lever 39 in the direction of increasing the motor output, the leaf spring 8
9 is deformed to release the locking state between the locking portion 91 and the locking recess 93, so that the adjusting lever 39 can be easily operated.

The present embodiment is constructed in this way, and according to this embodiment as well, similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS.
It is possible to achieve the intended purpose. Incidentally, also in this embodiment, as in the embodiment of FIGS. 6 and 7, the adjusting lever 3
When the motor output is adjusted by 9, the motor output becomes "5".
It goes without saying that a locking recess for locking the locking portion 91 in the states of 0 "and" 100 "may be provided on the inner circumference of the ring 75.

Further, the holding mechanism 87 is provided with a locking recess 93 on the ring 75 side, and has a locking part 91 for locking the locking recess 93 on the adjusting lever 39 side.
Although 9 is attached, a leaf spring having an engaging portion may be attached to the ring 75 side, and a retaining recess may be provided on the adjusting lever 39 side to provide an engaging recess for engaging the engaging portion 91.

10 and 11 show an embodiment of a holding mechanism 94 mounted on the electric fishing reel according to claims 1, 2 and 7. Also in this embodiment, the same parts as those in the above-mentioned embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted.

In the figure, 95 is a switching member attached to the adjusting lever 39, and 97 is a groove formed inside the adjusting lever 39 from its top toward the rotation axis 41a. The plate 101 is bolted to the inside of the adjusting lever 39 to cover it, thereby forming a switching member storage portion 103, and the switching member 95 is stored in the switching member storage portion 103.

Then, the switching member 95 is biased in the direction of arrow B by the spring 105 mounted in the switching member housing 103, and the tip of the switching member 95 is adjusted by the adjusting lever 39.
The structure always protrudes from the tip of the. A locking portion 107 that projects toward the side plate 7 is integrally formed at the insertion side end of the switching member 95.

In the figure, 109 is a bolt for bolting the plate 101 to the adjusting lever 39, and a long hole 111 through which the bolt 109 is inserted is provided in the central portion of the switching member 95 along the operating direction of the switching member 95. It is provided.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, the locking portion 107 is provided on the ring covering the connecting portion between the rotary shaft 41a of the potentiometer 41 and the adjusting lever 39 when the adjusting lever 39 is in the motor output OFF state. A locking concave portion 113 for locking is provided, and the locking portion 107 is locked in the locking concave portion 113 to cause the adjustment lever 39 to move to the motor output OF.
Hold in the F state, and the angler cuffs of the wearer's clothing will be adjusted by lever 3.
9 is caught or the adjustment lever 39 is touched by the hand during the winding operation by the manual handle 23, the adjustment lever 39
Does not move easily.

Then, when the fisherman hits the fish and operates the adjusting lever 39 in the direction of increasing the motor output, when the switching member 95 is pushed into the adjusting lever 39 against the spring force of the spring 105, the locking portion is reached. 107 and recess 113 for locking
The locked state with and is released, and the adjusting lever 39 can be easily operated in the motor output increasing direction (direction of arrow C in FIG. 11).

Since the holding mechanism 94 according to this embodiment is constructed in this way, the adjustment lever 39 moves the motor output OF.
When in the state of F, the switching member 95
The locking portion 107 is locked and the adjustment lever 39 is held in a state where the motor output is OFF.

Then, when the switching member 95 is pushed into the adjusting lever 39 against the spring force of the spring 105, the locking state between the locking portion 107 and the locking recess 113 is released, and the adjusting lever 39 moves. The motor output can be easily increased.

Therefore, also in this embodiment, since the adjusting lever 39 in the motor output OFF state does not move easily, the adjusting lever 39 does not move against the intention of the fisherman, and as a result, the spool. The motor 17 is activated so that the spool 9 does not rotate carelessly.

In each of the above embodiments, the lever 39 is installed on the front right side surface of the reel unit 1.
It is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to an electric fishing reel in which an adjusting lever is arranged on an operation panel as shown in FIG. 3 of No. 492.

In each of the above embodiments, the potentiometer 41 is used as the motor output adjusting means for increasing / decreasing the motor output of the spool motor 17 by operating the adjusting lever 39. However, instead of these, a volume switch or a hall element is used. It is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to an electric reel for fishing using the above.

[0069]

As described above, according to the electric fishing reels described in the claims, the cuff of the fisherman's clothing is caught on the motor output adjusting member in the motor output OFF state, or Even if the motor output adjuster is touched by hand during the winding operation with the manual handle, the motor output adjuster does not move against the fisherman's will, so the spool motor operates and the spool rotates carelessly. It is no longer lost.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway plan view of an embodiment of an electric fishing reel according to claims 1 to 4. FIG.

2 is a partially cutaway side view of the electric fishing reel shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of a spool motor control unit.

4 is a partially cutaway plan view of a holding mechanism mounted on the electric fishing reel shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

5 is a partially cutaway rear view of the holding mechanism shown in FIG. 4. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway plan view of a holding mechanism mounted on the electric fishing reel according to claims 1 to 3 and 5;

7 is a partially cutaway side view of the holding mechanism shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway plan view of a holding mechanism mounted on the electric fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 6;

9 is a partially cutaway side view of the holding mechanism shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway plan view of a holding mechanism mounted on the electric fishing reel according to claim 1, claim 2 and claim 7.

11 is a partially cutaway side view of the holding mechanism shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Reel Main Body 3 Frame Frame 9 Spool 17 Spool Motor 23 Manual Handle 35 Clutch Plate 37 Clutch Lever 39 Adjusting Lever 41 Potentiometer 59, 77, 87, 94 Holding Mechanism 61 Protrusion 63 Ball 65, 83, 85, 93, 113 Engagement Stop concave portion 67 Projection portion 71,105 Spring 79,89 Leaf spring 81 Ball holding hole 91,107 Locking portion 95 Switching member

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A spool rotatably supported by a reel unit, a spool drive motor for driving the spool, a motor output adjuster mounted on the reel unit so as to be displaceable, and an operation of the motor output adjuster. In a fishing electric reel equipped with a control device for increasing / decreasing the motor output of a spool drive motor from a motor output OFF state in multiple stages according to the above, a motor output is provided between the motor output adjuster and the reel body. An electric reel for fishing, comprising a holding mechanism for locking and holding a motor output adjuster in an OFF state. 2. The electric fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the motor output adjuster is provided on one side of the reel body to which a manual handle for spool winding is attached. 3. The holding mechanism releases the locked state between the motor output adjusting body and the reel unit by displacing the motor output adjusting body in the motor output increasing direction. Item 2. The electric reel for fishing according to item 2. 4. The holding mechanism is mounted on either one of the reel body or the motor output adjusting body and the engaging recess and the other of the motor output adjusting body or the reel body, and the retaining mechanism is provided by a spring. 4. A ball urged to the recess for use in a ball.
The electric reel for fishing according to any one of 1. 5. The holding mechanism is mounted on either one of the reel body or the motor output adjuster and the locking recess, and the other of the motor output adjuster or the reel body. The electric reel for fishing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the electric reel for fishing comprises a ball urged to the recess for stopping. 6. The holding mechanism is mounted on either one of the reel body or the motor output adjusting body and the other engaging portion of the motor output adjusting body or the reel body. The electric reel for fishing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a leaf spring provided with an engaging portion that can be engaged with. 7. The holding mechanism is composed of an operable switching member provided on the motor output adjusting body and a locking recess provided on the reel body for locking the switching member. 3. The electric fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the electric reel for fishing can be displaced by releasing the locked state with the locking recess by operating the switching member.