JPH08172986A - Clutching mechanism for fishing reel and clutching method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a clutching mechanism for fishing reel in which the clutch is simply and surely switched between the engaged and the disengaged using this specific mechanism. CONSTITUTION: The operation lever 11 is rotated from the state shown in Fig. A to the β2 direction. As the end 45e is connected to the locker 51e, the lever shaft 45 is held by the locker plate 51, the actuation cum 47 is disengaged from the lever shaft 45 and starts alone rotating toward the β2 direction. As given in Fig. B, the disengaging part 47b presses the part to be pressed 51b and the locker plate 51 turns the β1 direction. When the disengaging part 47b continues to press the part 51b, the locked part 51e and the end 45e are disengaged. Since the lever shaft 45 is energized by the spring 43, it rotates toward the arrow β2 direction as shown in Fig. C. Thus, the clutch turns on.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a clutch mechanism for a fishing reel, and more particularly to a structure that allows a clutch operating member to engage and disengage the clutch.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-33831 discloses a structure shown in FIG.
A reel 30 with a shelf stop mechanism as shown in 2 is disclosed. In the reel 30 with the shelf stop mechanism, when the clutch operation lever 11 is rotated counterclockwise from the clutch connection state (not shown), the clutch cam 10 rotates clockwise. As a result, the clutch bar 7 has the protrusion 1
As shown in FIG. 14, the 0a and 10a push and move in the axial direction against the spring force of the compression springs 9 and 9. The pinion 6 slides in the axial direction, the fitting between the pinion 6 and the cutout portion 3a is released, the clutch is disengaged, and the fishing line is discharged. Simultaneously with the clockwise rotation of the clutch cam 10, as shown in FIG. 12, the lock claw 17 rotates clockwise about the shaft 18. One end 1 of the lock claw 17
The clutch disengaged state is maintained by engaging 7a and the recess 10b of the clutch cam 10.

In this state, when the fishing line is discharged to a preset shelf (stored water depth), the solenoid 15 is energized, and the solenoid 15 causes the locking claw 17 to move to the shaft 18.
It is rotated counterclockwise around. The engagement between the clutch cam 10 and the lock claw 17 is released, and the clutch cam 10 is released.
Is rotated and returned by the elastic force of the compression spring 9. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, the pinion 6 and the cutout portion 3a are fitted together, and the free rotation of the spool is stopped.

[0004]

However, the reel 30 with the shelf stop mechanism has the following problems. When finely adjusting the shelves, the clutch disengaged state and the clutch engaged state may be frequently switched. In such a case, operating the solenoid 15 to bring the clutch into the connected state causes battery consumption. To prevent such a problem, a large-capacity battery can be installed to solve the problem. However, this causes a problem that the entire reel becomes large.

In the reel 30 with the shelf stopping mechanism, the handle shaft 4 is rotated in the direction of arrow a so that the pin 5a pushes the pawl 20 toward the lock pawl 17 and one end of the pawl 20 locks the pawl 20. By pressing one end 17b of 17, it is also possible to change from the clutch disengaged state to the clutch connected state. That is, by alternately operating the clutch operating lever 11 and the handle, the clutch disengaged state can be switched to the clutch engaged state. However, when finely adjusting the shelves, such a switching operation is complicated and the operability is poor.

The present invention solves the above problems, and the clutch switching of the fishing reel allows the clutch operating lever to easily and reliably switch between the clutch disengaged state and the clutch engaged state without using a solenoid or the like. An object is to provide a mechanism or a clutch switching method.

[0007]

A clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein A) an operating member for switching the state of the clutch mechanism, and B) an operating member for switching the operating member. A first actuating member having a releasing portion that moves in the mating direction or the releasing direction, C) a second actuating member that is directly or indirectly connected to the clutch mechanism, and the engaging member changes depending on the switching state of the operating member. A second actuating member having an engaging portion movable in the joining direction or the releasing direction; D) a second actuating member urging means for urging the engaging portion in the releasing direction; E) the engaging portion A state holding unit that engages with the engagement unit when moved in the engagement direction, and moves in a direction in which engagement with the engagement unit is released by the release unit when the release unit moves in the release direction, A state maintaining member having F), The state-holding portion of the state-holding member includes state-holding member urging means for urging the state-holding member in a direction to engage with the engaging portion. G) The first operating member and the second operating member are as follows. G1) when the release portion moves in the engagement direction, the engagement portion engages with the release portion and moves in the engagement direction, g2) the release portion. Is moved in the releasing direction, the releasing portion releases the engagement between the engaging portion and the state holding portion, and thus moves in the releasing direction.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fishing reel clutch switching mechanism in which the operating member is an operating lever rotatable about an axis, and the first operating member and the second operating member are the operating levers. It is characterized by being rotatable about the axis of the operating lever.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel, wherein: A) the state holding portion of the state holding member has the following lock portion and pressed portion, and a1) the engaging portion. A2) a lock part that engages with a2) a pressed part that is pressed by the release part and moves in a direction to release the engagement between the state holding part and the engaging part; B) the state holding member is the lock And the releasing portion is rotatably provided in a direction in which the engaging portion engages with the engaging portion or in a direction opposite thereto, and C) the releasing portion is a contact surface with the pressed portion when moving in the releasing direction. It is characterized in that the frictional force at is reduced.

In the fishing reel clutch switching mechanism according to the present invention, the lock portion and the pressed portion are provided close to each other, and when the operation lever is rotated in the clutch connecting direction, the state is brought about. The holding member gradually rotates,
The pressed portion is configured so that the pressed portion moves in the releasing direction.

In the fishing reel clutch switching method of the present invention, when the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch disengagement direction, the engaging portion is moved in synchronism with this. When the operating member is held by holding the engaging portion by the holding mechanism, the releasing portion is moved to the releasable position, and when the state of the operating member is changed toward the clutch connecting direction, In conjunction with this, the release part is moved from the releasable position to the release position, and by the movement of the release part, the holding of the engagement part by the holding mechanism is released and the operating member is moved in the clutch connecting direction. It is characterized by changing the state to.

In the fishing reel clutch switching method of the present invention, when the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch disengagement direction, the engagement portion is pressed by the movement of the release portion. The engaging portion moves.

[0013]

In the fishing reel clutch switching mechanism according to the present invention, the first operating member and the second operating member are engaged with each other when the releasing portion moves in the engaging direction. When the releasing portion moves in the releasing direction while engaging with the releasing portion and the releasing portion moves in the releasing direction, the releasing portion engages the engaging portion with the state holding portion. Is configured to be released. Therefore, when the operating member is operated to move the releasing portion of the first actuating member in the engaging direction, the state holding portion of the state holding member engages with the engaging portion. As a result, the engaged state is maintained. On the other hand, when the operating member is operated to move the releasing portion of the first operating member in the releasing direction, the state holding portion releases the engagement with the engaging portion by the releasing portion. Move to. In this way, the intermittent state of the clutch mechanism can be switched only by operating the operating member.

In the fishing reel clutch switching mechanism of the present invention, the operating member is an operating lever rotatable about an axis, and the first operating member and the second operating member are the operating levers. It is rotatable about the axis of the operating lever. Therefore, since the disengaged state of the clutch mechanism can be switched by pivotally supporting the first actuating member and the second actuating member, the disengaged state of the clutch mechanism can be switched accurately with a simple structure. You can

In the fishing reel clutch switching mechanism according to a third aspect of the present invention, the state holding portion of the state holding member is pressed by the lock portion engaging with the engaging portion and the releasing portion to engage the engagement. It has a pressed portion that moves in the releasing direction. Further, the state holding member is provided so as to be rotatable in a direction in which the lock portion engages with the engagement portion or in a direction opposite thereto. Therefore, by pivotally supporting the state holding member, it is possible to switch between holding and releasing the engaging portion by the state holding member. Further, the releasing portion is configured to reduce a frictional force on a contact surface with the pressed portion when the releasing portion moves in the releasing direction. Therefore, the releasing portion can be moved in the releasing direction with a small force.

In the clutch switching mechanism of the fishing reel according to the present invention, the lock portion and the pressed portion are provided close to each other. Further, when the operation lever is rotated in the clutch connecting direction, the state holding member is gradually rotated so that the pressed portion moves in the releasing direction.
The pressed portion is configured. Therefore, the pressed portion that releases the engagement between the lock portion and the engagement portion can be provided near the lock portion. This allows
The state of the state holding member can be smoothly switched without using a complicated mechanism.

In the method of switching the clutch of the fishing reel according to the present invention, when the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch disengagement direction, the engaging portion is moved by interlocking with this. By holding the engaging portion by the holding mechanism, the operating member is brought into the holding state, and the releasing portion is moved to the releasable position. Further, when the state of the operation member is changed toward the clutch connecting direction, the release portion is moved from the releasable position to the release position in conjunction with this, and the holding portion is moved by the movement of the release portion. The holding of the engaging portion by the mechanism is released, and the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch connecting direction.

As described above, when the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch disengagement direction, the operating member is held and the releasing portion moves to the releasable position. Then, when the state of the operation member is changed toward the clutch connecting direction, the release portion moves to the release position, and the holding of the engagement portion is released. In this way, the intermittent state of the clutch mechanism can be switched only by operating the operating member.

In the fishing reel clutch switching method of the present invention, when the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch disengagement direction, the engagement portion is pressed by the movement of the release portion. , The engaging portion moves. Therefore, the engaging portion can be held only by moving the releasing portion.

[0020]

【Example】

[First Embodiment] An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of a main part of a dual bearing reel 40 equipped with the clutch switching mechanism according to the present invention.

In the dual-bearing reel 40, the spool 4 is switched between the winding state and the unwinding state by engaging and disengaging the spool shaft 3 and the pinion 6 as in the conventional case. The engagement / disengagement mechanism of the pinion 6 is the same as the conventional one. That is, as the clutch cam 10 shown in FIG. 5 rotates, the clutch bar 7 moves up and down on the convex portion 10a of the clutch cam 10, so that the pinion 6 moves in the axial direction of the spool (FIGS. 13 and 14). reference). As a result, the fitting between the spool shaft 3 and the pinion 6 is disengaged. Note that FIG. 5 is a view from the arrow Q in FIG. 4, and shows a state in which only the lid 42 is partially removed to simplify the description.

The relationship between the clutch cam 10 and the operating lever 11 which is the operating member will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6A, when the operation lever 11 rotates in the rotation direction of arrow β1, the clutch cam 10 rotates in the rotation direction of arrow β2. Thereby, the convex portion 10a of the clutch cam 10
The clutch bar 7 rides on the vehicle, and the clutch is turned off as shown in FIG. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the operation lever 11 rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β2, the clutch cam 10 rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β1. As a result, the riding of the clutch bar 7 on the convex portion 10a of the clutch cam 10 is released, and the clutch is turned on as shown in FIG.

Next, the characteristic structure of the clutch switching mechanism according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
The clutch switching mechanism according to the present invention has a structure as shown in FIG. 1 in order to switch between the clutch disengaged state and the clutch engaged state by simply operating the operating lever 11. There is.

As shown in FIG. 1, a lever shaft 45 and an operating cam 47 are mounted on the lid 42 coaxially with the center of rotation of the operating lever 11, and a lock plate 51 is rotatably mounted. Has been. The relationship among the operation lever 11 that is an operation member, the operation cam 47 that is the first operation member, the lever shaft 45 that is the second operation member, and the lock plate 51 that is the state holding member will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operating cam 47 has an oval hole 4 which is fitted with the oval convex portion 11c of the operating lever 11.
7c is provided. Therefore, when the operation lever 11 rotates, the operation cam 47 rotates in conjunction with it. In addition,
The actuating cam 47 includes a releasing portion 47b and a spring hooking portion 47.
f is provided.

The lever shaft 45 has a shaft 45g, and this shaft 45g is inserted into the through hole 11g of the operating lever 11 and screwed with a screw 59. The lever shaft 45 has a shaft convex portion 45c which is inserted into the concave portion of the lid frame 39.
An arrow view from the P direction is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG.
The lever shaft 45 has a concave portion 45b with which the release portion 47b of the actuating lever 47 engages and an end portion 45e with which the engaging portion 51e of the lock plate 51 engages. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the lever shaft 45 is provided with a convex portion 45a connected to the spring hooking portion 45f and the clutch cam 10.

The lock plate 51 has a hole 51c for pivotally supporting the lid 42, a pressed portion 51b, and a lock portion 51.
e, a spring hook portion 51f, and a solenoid contact portion 51h.

One end of the spring 53, which is a state holding member urging means, is locked to the spring hooking portion 51f of the lock plate 51, and the other end of the spring 53 is locked to the lid 42. The lock portion 51e is urged in a direction to engage with the end portion 45e. Further, one end of a spring 43, which is a second actuating member urging means, is locked to the spring hooking portion 45f of the lever shaft 45, and the other end of the spring 43 is locked to the lid 42, so that the recess 45b and the end 45e are fixed. Energize in the releasing direction. In the present embodiment, the concave portion 45b and the end portion 45e form an engaging portion.

The holding operation of the clutch switching mechanism according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. From the clutch on state (clutch connected state) shown in FIG. 7C, the operation lever 11 is rotated in the direction of the arrow β1 rotation. Operating lever 11
As shown in FIG.
c and the oval hole 47c are fitted together. Therefore, along with this rotation, the operating cam 47 rotates in the direction of arrow β1 rotation. As a result, the release portion 47b of the actuating cam 47 moves in the engagement direction. The recess 45b of the lever shaft 45 is pressed, and the lever shaft 45 also rotates in the direction of the arrow β1 rotation. When the lever shaft 45 rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β1, as shown in FIG. 6A, the clutch cam 10 connected by the convex portion 45a rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β2 and enters the clutch-off state. Here, the lock plate 51 has a spring 5
Since the force in the rotation direction of the arrow β2 is given by 3,
When the lever shaft 45 rotates in the direction of rotation of the arrow β1, FIG.
As shown in, the lock plate 51 rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β2. As a result, the lock portion 51e of the lock plate 51 engages with the end portion 45e of the lever shaft 45, and the clutch-off state is maintained.

The clutch-off state is switched to the clutch-on state as follows. From the state shown in FIG. 7A, a force is applied so as to rotate the operation lever 11 in the rotation direction of the arrow β2. As a result, the operation cam 47 fitted with the operation lever 11 starts to rotate in the rotation direction of the arrow β2.
At this time, since the end portion 45e of the lever shaft 45 is engaged with the lock portion 51e of the lock plate 51, the lever shaft 45 is
It is still held by the lock plate 51. That is, the actuating cam 47 separates from the lever shaft 45 and starts to rotate independently.

Further, when a force for rotating the operation lever 11 in the rotation direction of the arrow β2 is applied, as shown in FIG. 7B, the release portion 47b of the operation cam 47 causes the release portion 47b of the operation cam 47 to press the pressed portion 5 of the lock plate 51.
Press 1b. This causes the lock plate 51 to move toward the arrow β1.
Rotate in the direction of rotation. Pressed portion 51 by release portion 47b
When the pressing of b further progresses, the engagement between the lock portion 51e of the lock plate 51 and the end portion 45e of the lever shaft 45 is released. Since the lever shaft 45 is biased by the spring 43, as shown in FIG. 7C, the lever shaft 45 rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β2. When the lever shaft 45 rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β2, the clutch cam 10 rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β1 and enters the clutch-on state, as shown in FIG. 6C.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the operation lever 11 which is the operation member is rotated in the clutch disengagement direction (β1 rotation direction), it is interlocked with the operation lever 11.
By moving the end portion 45e and the recessed portion 45b that are the engaging portions and holding the end portion 45e by the lock plate 51 that is the holding mechanism, the operating lever is held and the releasing portion 47b can be released. It has been moved to the position (see FIG. 7A). On the other hand, the clutch connection direction (β2
When the operation lever is rotated in the rotation direction), the release portion 47b is moved from the releasable position to the release position (see FIG. 7B) in conjunction with this, and the release portion 4b is released.
By the movement of 7b, the end portion 45 by the lock plate 51
The holding of e is released, and the operating lever 45 is moved in the clutch connecting direction. Therefore, the clutch-on state or the clutch-off state can be switched to each other only by operating the operation lever 11. [Second Embodiment] FIGS. 8 to 10 show another embodiment according to the present invention. In the first embodiment, the lock portion 51e is provided at the tip of the lock plate 51.
The pressed portion 51b was provided adjacent to e. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the lock portion 151e is provided at the tip of the lock plate 151,
A pressed portion 151b is formed apart from the lock portion 151e.

The assembled state of the components will be described with reference to FIG. A lock portion 151e is provided at the tip of the lock plate 151 in a protruding manner. As shown in FIG. 8, the pressed portion 151b has an inclined surface. The gear 147, which is the first actuating member, is a member corresponding to the actuating lever 47 of the first embodiment. Like the operating lever 47, the gear 147 is provided with an oval hole 147c that fits with a rotating shaft of an operating lever (not shown) that is an operating member. Therefore, it can be rotated in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction together with the operation lever. The upper surface 147 of the gear 147
The portion to be pressed 151b is pressed against h to lock plate 151.
A protrusion 147b for rotating the is formed. Further, on the side surface, a gear portion 147 for transmitting a driving force of a motor (not shown) to the gear 147 via a plurality of gears.
g is formed. Lever shaft 14 which is the second operating member
5, an end portion 145e that engages with the lock portion 151e of the lock plate 151 and a concave portion 145b that engages with the protrusion portion 147b of the gear 147 are formed.

The holding operation of the clutch switching mechanism in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Figure 9
From the clutch-on state (clutch connected state) shown in (4), the operation lever (not shown) is rotated to rotate the gear 147 in the rotation direction of arrow β1. As a result, the release portion 147b of the gear 147 moves in the engagement direction. Lever shaft 145
The concave portion 145b is pressed, and the lever shaft 145 also rotates in the direction of the arrow β1 rotation. The lever shaft 145 has an arrow β1.
When rotating in the rotational direction, the clutch cam (not shown) rotates in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the clutch is turned off. Here, a force in the rotation direction of arrow β2 is applied to the lock plate 151 by a spring (not shown). Therefore, when the lever shaft 145 is rotated in the rotation direction of the arrow β1 to the position where the end portion 145e exceeds the lock portion 151e,
The lock plate 151 rotates in the rotation direction of arrow β2. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, the lock portion 151e of the lock plate 151 engages with the end portion 145e of the lever shaft 145,
The clutch-off state is maintained.

The clutch-off state is switched to the clutch-on state as follows. From the state shown in FIG.
When a force is applied to rotate the operation lever (not shown) in the rotation direction of arrow β2, the gear 147 starts to rotate in the rotation direction of arrow β2. At this time, the end portion 145 of the lever shaft 145
Since e is engaged with the lock portion 151e of the lock plate 151, the lever shaft 145 remains held by the lock plate 151. That is, the gear 147 separates from the lever shaft 145 and starts to rotate independently.

Further, when a force for rotating the operating lever in the rotation direction of the arrow β2 is applied, the releasing portion 147b of the gear 147 is released.
Presses the pressed portion 151b of the lock plate 151. As a result, the lock plate 151 rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β1. When the release portion 147b further presses the pressed portion 151b, the engagement between the lock portion 151e of the lock plate 151 and the end portion 145e of the lever shaft 145 is released.
Since the lever shaft 145 is biased by the spring in the rotation direction of the arrow β2, the lever shaft 145 rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β2. When the lever shaft 145 rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β2, the clutch cam rotates in the rotation direction of the arrow β1 and the clutch is turned on.

In this embodiment, a motor (not shown) is used in place of the solenoid, and a plurality of gears 131 to 1 are used.
It is also possible to switch between the clutch engaged state and the clutch disengaged state by rotating the gear 147 via 34. In this case, since the operation is the same except that the gear 147 is rotated by the motor instead of the operation lever, the description is omitted.

[Other Embodiments] The present clutch switching mechanism can also be used for a conventional electric reel with an automatic shelf stop mechanism. In this case, the solenoid may be configured to press the end portion 51b of the lock plate 51 shown in FIG. 7A, and the solenoid may rotate the lock plate 51 in the rotation direction of arrow β1 from the clutch-off state.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to the rotary clutch cam has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this and, for example, a slide type clutch switching mechanism as shown in FIG. It can also be applied. In the slide type clutch switching mechanism, the lever shaft 4 is rotated by rotating the operation lever 11.
5 rotates about a shaft 45g. When the lever shaft 45 rotates, the convex portion 45a provided on the lever shaft 45 causes the clutch cam 110 to move in parallel in the arrow δ direction or in the opposite direction to switch the clutch. The configuration may be similar to that of the first embodiment. That is, the recess 45b and the end 45e are provided on the lever shaft 45, and the operation cam 47, the lock plate 51, the spring 43, and the spring 53 are provided. In this way, the clutch-off state can be maintained and released by only the operation lever 11. Even in the slide type clutch switching mechanism, the solenoid 15 can press the end of the lock plate to switch the clutch-off state from the clutch-off state by the solenoid.

In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the description has been given of the double-bearing reel in which the operation lever 11 is rotatable.
Any operation member for switching the state of the clutch mechanism may be used, and for example, the same can be applied to a clutch switching mechanism for switching the clutch cam by sliding the operation lever. it can.

In this embodiment, the case where the lever shaft is directly connected to the clutch mechanism has been described.
The invention is not limited to this, and the lever shaft may be indirectly connected to the clutch mechanism via a link mechanism or the like.

[0042]

According to the clutch switching mechanism of the fishing reel of the present invention, the first actuating member and the second actuating member are the above-mentioned when the releasing portion moves in the engaging direction. The engaging portion engages with the releasing portion and moves in the engaging direction, and when the releasing portion moves in the releasing direction, the releasing portion causes the engaging portion and the state holding portion to be separated from each other. It is configured to move in the releasing direction when the engagement is released. Therefore, when the operating member is operated to move the releasing portion of the first actuating member in the engaging direction, the state holding portion of the state holding member engages with the releasing portion. As a result, the engaged state is maintained. On the other hand, by operating the operating member,
When the release part of the first actuating member is moved in the release direction, the state holding part moves in a direction in which the engagement with the engagement part is released by the release part. In this way, the intermittent state of the clutch mechanism can be switched only by operating the operating member. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel that can easily and reliably switch between the clutch disengaged state and the clutch engaged state with the clutch operating member.

In the fishing reel clutch switching mechanism according to a second aspect of the present invention, the operating member is an operating lever rotatable about an axis, and the first operating member and the second operating member are the operating levers. It is rotatable about the axis of the operating lever. Therefore, since the disengaged state of the clutch mechanism can be switched by pivotally supporting the first actuating member and the second actuating member, the disengaged state of the clutch mechanism can be switched accurately with a simple structure. You can As a result, it is possible to provide a compact and easy clutch switching mechanism for the fishing reel.

In the clutch switching mechanism of the fishing reel according to the present invention, the state-holding portion of the state-holding member is pressed by the lock portion and the release portion that engage with the engaging portion to engage the engagement. It has a pressed portion that moves in the releasing direction. Further, the state holding member is provided so as to be rotatable in a direction in which the lock portion engages with the engagement portion or in a direction opposite thereto. Therefore, by pivotally supporting the state holding member, it is possible to switch between holding and releasing the engaging portion by the state holding member. Further, the releasing portion is configured to reduce a frictional force on a contact surface with the pressed portion when the releasing portion moves in the releasing direction. Therefore, the releasing portion can be moved in the releasing direction with a small force. This allows
A clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel that is compact and has good operability can be provided.

In the fishing reel clutch switching mechanism of the present invention, the lock portion and the pressed portion are provided close to each other. Further, when the operation lever is rotated in the clutch connecting direction, the state holding member is gradually rotated so that the pressed portion moves in the releasing direction.
The pressed portion is configured. Therefore, the pressed portion that releases the engagement between the lock portion and the engagement portion can be provided near the lock portion. This allows
The state of the state holding member can be smoothly switched without using a complicated mechanism. Therefore, it is possible to provide a clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel capable of smoothly switching the state of the state holding member without using a complicated mechanism.

In the method of switching the clutch of the fishing reel according to the present invention, when the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch disengagement direction, the engaging portion is moved in synchronism with this. By holding the engaging portion by the holding mechanism, the operating member is brought into the holding state, and the releasing portion is moved to the releasable position. Further, when the state of the operation member is changed toward the clutch connecting direction, the release portion is moved from the releasable position to the release position in conjunction with this, and the holding portion is moved by the movement of the release portion. The holding of the engaging portion by the mechanism is released, and the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch connecting direction. in this way,
When the state of the operation member is changed in the clutch disengagement direction, the operation member is held, and the release portion moves to the releasable position. Then, when the state of the operating member is changed toward the clutch connecting direction,
The holding of the engagement portion is released by moving the release portion to the release position. In this way, the intermittent state of the clutch mechanism can be switched only by operating the operating member. As a result, it is possible to provide a fishing reel clutch switching method in which mutual switching between the clutch disengaged state and the clutch engaged state can be easily and reliably performed by the clutch operating member.

In the fishing reel clutch switching method of the present invention, when the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch disengagement direction, the engagement portion is pressed by the movement of the release portion. , The engaging portion moves. Therefore, the holding of the engagement portion can be released only by moving the release portion. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a clutch switching method for a fishing reel having a simple structure.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing main components of a clutch switching mechanism according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a clutch switching mechanism according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view of the lever shaft 45 seen from the direction of FIG. 2P.

FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional top view of a dual-bearing reel using the clutch switching mechanism according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow direction from the direction of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a clutch cam 10 and an operating lever 11 in a clutch connected state and a clutch disengaged state.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the operating lever 11 and the lock plate 51 in a clutch connected state and a clutch disengaged state.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a clutch-off state in the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a clutch-on state in the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an assembled perspective view of main components in the second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an embodiment when the present invention is applied to a slide type clutch switching mechanism.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a conventional clutch switching mechanism.

FIG. 13 is a view showing a clutch-on state II- in FIG.
It is a II sectional view.

FIG. 14 shows a clutch-off state II- in FIG.
It is a II sectional view.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 ... Operating lever 43 ... Spring 45 ... Lever shaft 45b ... Recess 45e ... End 47 ... Actuating cam 47b ... Release 51 ... Lock Plate 51b ... Pressed portion 51e ... Lock portion 53 ... Spring 145 ... Lever shaft 145b ... Recessed portion 145e ... End portion 147 ... Operating cam 147b ... Release portion 151 ... Lock plate 151b ... Pressed part 151e ... Lock part

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A) an operating member for switching the state of a clutch mechanism, B) a first operating member having a releasing portion which moves in an engaging direction or a releasing direction according to the switching state of the operating member, C). A second actuating member directly or indirectly connected to the clutch mechanism, the second actuating member including an engaging portion that is movable in the engaging direction or the disengaging direction according to a switching state of the operating member. Member, D) second actuating member urging means for urging the engaging portion in the releasing direction, E) engaging the engaging portion when the engaging portion moves in the engaging direction, and the releasing portion A state holding member having a state holding portion that moves in a direction in which engagement with the engagement portion is released by the releasing portion when F moves in the releasing direction, F) the state holding portion of the state holding member, A state of urging in the direction of engaging with the engaging portion G) The first actuating member and the second actuating member are configured as follows: g1) When the releasing portion moves in the engaging direction, The engaging portion engages with the releasing portion and moves in the engaging direction, and g2) when the releasing portion moves in the releasing direction, the releasing portion causes the engaging portion and the state holding portion. A clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel, which moves in the releasing direction when the engagement with is released. 2. A clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the operating member is an operating lever rotatable about an axis, and the first operating member and the second operating member are: A clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel, wherein the mechanism is rotatable about an axis of the operation lever. 3. The clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel according to claim 2, wherein A) the state holding portion of the state holding member has the following lock portion and pressed portion, and a1) the engagement. A) a lock portion that engages with a portion, a2) a pressed portion that is pressed by the release portion and moves in a direction to release the engagement between the state holding portion and the engaging portion, and B) the state holding member is The lock portion is provided so as to be rotatable in a direction in which it engages with the engaging portion or in a direction opposite thereto, and C) the releasing portion comes into contact with the pressed portion when moving in the releasing direction. A clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel, wherein the frictional force on the surface is reduced. 4. The clutch switching mechanism for a fishing reel according to claim 3, wherein the lock portion and the pressed portion are provided close to each other, and when the operation lever rotates in a clutch connecting direction, The fishing reel clutch switching mechanism, wherein the pressed portion is configured such that the state holding member is gradually rotated to move the pressed portion in the releasing direction. 5. When the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch disengagement direction, the operation is performed by interlocking with this to move the engaging portion and hold the engaging portion by a holding mechanism. When the state of the operating member is changed toward the clutch connecting direction while keeping the member in the holding state and the releasing part is moved to the releasable position, the releasing part is interlocked with this to release the releasing part. To a release position, and by moving the release part, the holding of the engagement part by the holding mechanism is released to change the state of the operating member in the clutch connecting direction. Reel clutch switching method. 6. The fishing reel clutch switching method according to claim 5, wherein when the state of the operating member is changed in the clutch disengagement direction, the engagement portion is pressed by the movement of the release portion. Then, the engaging portion moves, and a clutch switching method for a fishing reel.