JPH09325055A - Battery remaining life-informing device of fishing reel with thread length-measuring device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a battery remaining life-alarming device of a fishing reel with a thread length-measuring device which can inform a remaining life of a battery in a simple constitution. SOLUTION: The device is provided with a battery exchange key 51 which outputs a battery exchange signal when a battery is exchanged, and a timer 52. The timer 52, operating an ON key 29, an OFF key 30, starts, stops a thread length-measuring device, and starts measuring a drive time of the thread length- measuring device from a start signal, a stop signal. The drive time measured by the timer is stored at a drive time memory part 53. These parts are connected to a control part 25, which controls the timer to read the stored value in the drive time memory part in accordance with the start signal. The timer starts measuring by adding to a read value. The control part controls the memory part to store the measured value by the timer in accordance with the stop signal, and clears the measured value by the timer and stored value in the memory part in accordance with the battery exchange signal.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a battery life informing device for a fishing reel equipped with a yarn length measuring device, and more particularly to a user when the battery should be replaced as a power source for the yarn length measuring device in the fishing reel. The present invention relates to a battery life informing device for informing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-27428 calculates the length of a line to be fed out from a spool by using the number of revolutions of a spool of a fishing reel and line data such as a preset number of lines for fishing. It describes a fishing reel equipped with a yarn length measuring device for displaying on the display unit.

In Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-25613, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 3-292842, Japanese Patent Publication No. 4-84842, and Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-70666, the spool is rotated when the fishing line is wound on the spool. The length of the spool or the diameter of the spool corresponding to the number of spools is measured, and the fishing line length corresponding to the specified spool speed or the spool speed corresponding to the specified spool length is stored as thread data. And a stored reel data, a fishing reel equipped with a yarn length measuring device for calculating and displaying the length of the yarn fed from the spool.

Further, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open Nos. 1-276011 and 4-27329, the spool rotation speed is measured by measuring the spool rotation speed and the winding thread length or the winding diameter when winding the fishing line on the spool. A fishing line length calculation coefficient or a fishing line length calculation formula corresponding to is selected and set as line data, and a line length for calculating and displaying the line length to be paid out from the spool by the number of revolutions of the spool and the selected and set line data. It describes a fishing reel equipped with a measuring device.

Furthermore, Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 2-22883 (JP-A-58-154609) and JP-A-63-18533.
In JP-A No. 2 and JP-A-3-223614, the length of a fishing line or the diameter of a line wound around the spool is measured as the spool rotates, and the length of the line delivered from the spool is calculated and displayed based on the measured value. There is described a fishing reel equipped with a thread length measuring device.

In the fishing reel equipped with these conventional yarn length measuring devices, a battery used as a power source is built in a control box having the yarn length measuring device built-in or in the reel body. is there. Further, in the case of an electric reel, the yarn length measuring device may be electrically connected to a battery or a ship power supply outside the reel via a cord so as to be commonly used for driving the spool driving motor. In such a case, the life of the power source is known by measuring and displaying the voltage of the battery, the battery or the ship power source.

[0007]

However, when a battery is used as a power source, due to the characteristics of the battery, the voltage gradually drops until a certain period of time, and the battery can be used as the power source during that period. When it approaches the end of its life, a sudden voltage drop occurs. Therefore, when the battery life is known based on the voltage, there is a problem that the yarn length cannot be measured and displayed in a short time even if the voltage drop is known.

Therefore, the present invention provides a battery life notifying device for a fishing reel with a yarn length measuring device, which is capable of notifying the battery life with a simple structure by partially utilizing the components of the yarn length measuring device. The purpose is to provide.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a yarn length measuring device for driving a yarn length measuring device for calculating a fishing line length fed from a spool rotatably supported on a reel body by a battery. In the fishing reel with
A battery replacement signal means 51 for outputting a battery replacement signal when the battery 26 is replaced, and a timer 52 for starting / stopping the measurement of the drive time of the yarn length measuring device 20 by a start / stop signal of the yarn length measuring device 20. A driving time storage unit 53 for storing the measured value of the timer 52, an informing means 27 for informing the measured value of the timer 52, and a stored value of the driving time storage unit 53 by a start signal of the yarn length measuring device 20. The timer 5
2, the measured value of the timer 52 is stored in the drive time storage unit 53 by the stop signal of the yarn length measuring device 20, and the measured value of the timer 52 and the drive time storage unit 53 are stored by the battery replacement signal. The present invention provides a battery life notifying device for a fishing reel with a yarn length measuring device, which is provided with control units 25 and 225 for clearing the stored value of.

The present invention further relates to a fishing reel with a line length measuring device, in which a battery drives a line length measuring device for calculating the length of a fishing line delivered from a spool rotatably supported on a reel body, and the battery 26 is replaced. A battery replacement signal means 51 which sometimes outputs a battery replacement signal, and a driving time setting unit 156 which presets the drivable time of the yarn length measuring device of the battery 26.
A timer 152 for starting / stopping the subtraction of the drive time of the yarn length measuring device 20 by a start / stop signal of the yarn length measuring device 20, and a drive time storage unit 53 for storing the measured value of the timer 152. An informing means 27 for informing the measured value of the timer 152 and a start signal of the yarn length measuring device 20 cause the timer 152 to read the stored value of the driving time storage unit 53, and a stop signal of the yarn length measuring device 20. The measured value of the timer 152 is stored in the drive time storage unit 53 by the, and the set value set in the drive time setting unit 156 by the battery replacement signal is read into the timer 152 and stored in the drive time storage unit 53. Control unit 1 to clear the value
And a battery life notifying device for a fishing reel equipped with a yarn length measuring device.

In the above battery life notification device, the life time setting section 54 capable of presetting the life time of the battery 26,
154 is provided so as to be connected to the control units 25 and 125, and the control units 25 and 125 compare the set values preset in the life time setting units 54 and 154 with the measured values of the timers 52 and 152 to measure them. When the value reaches the set value, the notification means 27
It is preferable to be configured to output a notification signal.

Alternatively, in order to detect the voltage of the battery 26, a voltage detecting means 255 is provided between the battery 26 and the yarn length measuring device 24 so as to be connected to the control section 225, and the life of the battery 26 is reduced. Lifetime voltage setting unit 25 capable of preset voltage
4 is connected to the control unit 225, and the control unit 225 uses the detection value of the voltage detection unit 255 and the life voltage setting unit 25.
4 is compared with the set value, and when the detected value becomes equal to or less than the set value, it is preferable to output a notification signal to the notification means 27.

Further, a backup power source 57 is provided in parallel with the battery 26, a switching means 59 is provided between the battery 26 and the backup power source 57, and the switching means 59 is switched by the battery exchange signal to backup power source 57. Therefore, it is preferable to drive the yarn length measuring device 20.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An example in which the battery life informing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied to a double bearing type reel equipped with a yarn length measuring device will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. First, a dual-bearing type reel and a yarn length measuring device will be described with reference to FIGS.

The dual-bearing reel 1 has left and right side plates 3, 3 '.
And the support rod 4 provided between the side plates 3 and 3'constitutes the reel body 2, and the spool 5 is provided between the side plates 3 and 3 '.
A spool shaft 6 that supports the motor is rotatably supported.
A pinion 7 having an oval hole corresponding to the oval shaft 6a is slidably fitted in the oval shaft 6a provided on a part of the spool shaft 6 in the axial direction.
The rotation of the handle 9 mounted on the master gear 10 causes the rotation of the master gear 10 that is interlocked with the ratchet shaft 8 to rotate the pinion 7 meshed with the master gear 10 and rotate the spool shaft 6 to rotate the spool. 5 is configured to be rotationally driven. Further, one or more to-be-detected elements 14 made of a magnet are removably embedded in the outer periphery of one flange portion of the spool 5 so as not to project from the outer peripheral surface of the flange portion.

Further, a clutch mechanism 11 is installed inside the side plate 3 '. The clutch mechanism 11 rotates a clutch lever 13 that is rotatably supported by a clutch lever shaft 12 in a side plate 3 ', so that a pin of an arm (not shown) fixed to an inner end of the clutch lever shaft 12 is interposed. The clutch cam (not shown) is rotated to move the pinion 7 together with the clutch bar (not shown) on the spool shaft 6 in FIG.
By sliding the spool 5 to the right, the oval hole portion of the pinion 7 and the oval shaft portion 6a of the spool shaft 6 are disengaged, and the spool 5 is released by uncoupling the spool shaft 6 and the ratchet shaft 8 in this manner. It is configured so that it can be rotated forward and backward freely.

The yarn length measuring device 20 is provided in a case 21 provided separately from the reel body 2. This case 21
Is removably fixed to the case mounting plate 22 fixed to the reel body 2 with screws 23. Thread length measuring device 2
0 has a detector 24 provided at a position facing the detected element 14 in order to detect the rotational speed of the detected element 14 and output a rotation speed signal. Two detectors 24 are provided so that the forward / reverse rotation of the spool 5 can be discriminated. A control unit 20A (FIG. 4) that is connected to the detector 24 and performs arithmetic processing based on the signal output from the detector 24 is built in the case 21, and the mounting battery 26 is replaced by a known means. Built in possible. A liquid crystal display 27, which is connected to the control unit 20A and displays the calculated fishing line payout length, and a keyboard 28 are provided on the upper surface of the case 21. The keyboard 28 has an ON key 29 for starting a thread length measuring device connected to the control unit 20A, an OFF key 30 for stopping the thread length measuring device, a memory set key 31, and a fishing line number setting key. 32 are arranged. The control unit 20A is composed of a CPU (not shown), and stores an operation program of a line length measuring device for calculating and displaying the line length of the fishing line fed from the spool 5 stored in the ROM.

When setting the thread data for calculating the fishing line length fed from the spool 5, the ON key 29 is pressed and the memory set key 31 is pressed so that the thread data can be set and the work in progress is set to a predetermined shelf position. When setting, power on
The N key 29 is pressed, and then the fishing line number setting key 32 is pressed to selectively display the fishing line number wound on the spool 5 on the liquid crystal display 27. Next, set the clutch lever 13 to O
When rotated to the position of FF, the oval hole portion of the pinion 7 is disengaged from the oval shaft portion 6a of the spool shaft 6 and the spool 5 freely rotates, and the fishing line wound around the spool 5 is fed out due to the weight of the weight. The spool 5 is rotated. At this time, one or more detected elements 14 provided on the spool 5 also rotate, so the detector 24 detects this and outputs the rotation speed signal to the control unit 20A. Here, memory set key 3
Press 1 again to set thread data consisting of various parameters (spool diameter, total line winding amount, total number of revolutions) that are determined by the type of reel and the number of fishing lines used. Calculation processing is performed on the basis of the number of rotations of 5 and the set line data, and the line amount is converted into a fishing line feed amount and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

Next, when the handle 9 is rotated to wind the reeled-out fishing line on the spool 5, the detector 24 detects the detected element 14 and a rotation signal is output to the control section 20A, which has already been displayed. A value obtained by subtracting a numerical value corresponding to the length of the fishing line wound on the spool 5 by rotating the handle from the numerical value is gradually displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

Next, the battery life informing device will be described with reference to FIGS.
It will be described based on. The notification device 50 has a portion surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 4 as a component, and includes the liquid crystal display 27, the ON key 29, and the OFF key 3 of the yarn length measuring device 20 described above.
0 is operated as a notifying means, a starting means, and a stopping means for notifying the battery life, respectively. The control unit 25 as a control unit is the control unit 2 of the yarn length measuring device 20.
It is provided separately from 0A and is housed in the case 21. The control unit 25 is composed of a CPU (not shown), stores the operation program of the battery life notification device according to the present invention, and controls the operation of each component.

The above-mentioned ON key 29 and OFF key 30 are connected to the control unit 25, and the liquid crystal display 27 also controls the control unit 25.
Connected to. That is, the time from pressing the ON key 29 to pressing the OFF key 30 is the drive time of the yarn length measuring device 20, and this drive time determines the consumed electric capacity of the battery 26. Device 50
The starting means and the stopping means of. A switch 58 is provided between the installed battery 26 and the detector 24 so as to be opened and closed, and is closed by operating the ON key 29 to connect the installed battery 26 and the yarn length measuring device 20.

The battery life notification device 50 further includes a battery replacement key 51 as a battery replacement signal output means and a timer 5.
2, a drive time storage unit 53, a life time setting unit 54,
The backup power source 57 and the switch 59 are provided. The battery replacement key 51 is arranged on the keyboard 28, and the control unit 25
When the battery 26 is replaced, the battery 26 is pressed to output a battery replacement signal to the controller 25.

The timer 52 is connected to the control unit 25, and comprises a transmitter (not shown) in the CPU of the control unit 25 and a counter (not shown) for measuring a transmission signal from the transmitter. The timer 52 starts the addition of the oscillation signal from the oscillator by the activation signal of the yarn length measuring device by the operation of the ON key 29, and stops the addition by the stop signal of the yarn length measuring device by the operation of the OFF key 30 and waits for the time. Is to measure. Further, the timer 52 is configured so that the added value is cleared by a battery replacement signal by operating the battery replacement key 51.

The drive time storage unit 53 is composed of a RAM, and cooperates with the control unit 25 to store the measured value (added value) of the timer 52 based on the stop signal of the yarn length measuring device operated by the OFF key 30. Have a function. This stored value is
In order to start the further addition in the timer 52 by incorporating it into the timer 52 based on the start signal of the yarn length measuring device by the operation of the ON key 29 and incorporating it into the timer 52. Used,
Further, the stored value in the drive time storage section 53 is configured to be cleared based on the battery exchange signal by operating the battery exchange key 51.

The life time setting unit 54 is composed of a ROM, and has a predetermined accumulated drivable time as a set value for checking that the storage capacity of the predetermined battery 26 installed is only for a predetermined time. It is set in advance.
Specifically, a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined time from the yarn length measuring device drivable time, for example, 290 hours after subtracting a fishing time of 10 hours from the yarn length measuring device drivable time of 300 hours (cumulative driving time) (Possible time).

The backup power source 57 is connected to the yarn length measuring device 20 through an opening / closing switch 59 in parallel with the electric circuit of the installed battery 26. That is, the switch 59 is the control unit 25.
The contact of switch 59 is switched to the electric circuit on the side of backup power supply 57 based on the battery replacement signal from battery replacement key 51 when replacing battery 26, The yarn length measuring device 20 is driven by the backup power source 57. As a result, it is set in the RAM used as the yarn length measuring device.
The battery 26 can be replaced without erasing the stored thread data and the like.

The liquid crystal display 27 of the yarn length measuring device 20 is used as a battery life notification device 50 notification means. That is,
The liquid crystal display 27 is used to display the cumulative drive time of the yarn length measuring device 20, and when the measured value of the timer 52 reaches the preset value set in the life time setting unit 54, It is configured to blink.

Next, the operation of the operation program of the battery life notification device 50 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Unless the ON key 29 for starting the yarn length measurement is operated (S1: No), step S1 is repeated. When the ON key 29 is operated (S1: Ye
s), the switch 58 is closed, the attached battery 26 is connected to the yarn length measuring device 20, the process proceeds to step S2, and the accumulated drive time up to the previous time stored in the drive time storage unit 53 is called by the timer 52. Be done. For example, if the accumulated drive time for measuring the yarn length up to the previous time is 50 hours, this time is called by the timer 52, and the timer 52 is in a state where the time measurement can be started from 50 hours.

Next, in step S3, it is determined whether the battery replacement key 51 has been operated. When the battery has been replaced (S3: Yes), the battery replacement signal is output by operating the battery replacement key 51, so step S4
Then, based on the battery replacement signal, the time measured by the timer 52 and the drive time stored in the drive time storage unit 53 are cleared. Further, based on this battery replacement signal, the control unit 25 outputs a switching signal to the switch 59, and uses the backup power supply 57 as a power supply for driving, so that it is set and stored in the yarn length measuring device during battery replacement. It is possible to prevent the erasure of the thread data.

If the battery has not been replaced (S3: N
o), the process proceeds to step S5, and the driving time is accumulated and measured by the timer 52. That is, in the above example,
Starting from 50 hours, the driving time is accumulated and added and measured. Next, in step S6, OFF
It is determined whether the key 30 has been operated. If the OFF key 30 has not been operated (S6: No), the process returns to step S3 and the processes of steps S3 to S6 are repeated. When the OFF key 30 is operated to stop the yarn length measurement (S6: Yes), in step S7,
The measurement of the driving time by the timer 52 is stopped. Next, in step S8, the cumulative value of the drive time from the past to the present is stored in the drive time storage unit 53. Then, in step S9, the measured cumulative drive time is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Therefore, the user can be informed of the cumulative drive time of the battery 26 being used, and can imagine or understand its life.

Next, in step S10, the measured value of the timer 52 and the set value of the life time setting unit 54 are compared, and the measured cumulative drive time is set to the life time preset in the life time setting unit 54. For example, it is determined whether 290 hours have been reached. When the cumulative drive time is equal to the life time (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to step S11,
The accumulated drive time displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is blinked, and the process ends. By this blinking, the user can clearly understand that the battery 26 is near the end of its life. When the cumulative drive time has not reached the life time (S10: No), the process returns to step S1 to prepare for the next battery life notification operation.

In the above operation program,
After the OFF signal is received in S6, the measured value is stored in the drive time storage unit 53 in S8, and the drive time storage unit 5 is stored.
The value stored in 3 is notified as the drive time (S9), and the stored value is compared with the set value of the life time setting unit 54 (S1).
0), when the former reaches the latter, the display time is blinked to notify the battery life (S11), but S9 to S11 are inserted between S5 and S6 to measure the value of the timer 52. Is displayed as it is, and the measured value and life time setting unit 5
Compare the set value of 4 to notify the battery life,
If there is an OFF signal in S6, the processes in S7 and S8 may be performed and terminated.

A battery life notification device 150 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
The same parts as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. The battery life notification device 50 according to the first embodiment cumulatively adds the drive time to notify, but the battery life notification device 150 according to the second embodiment displays the remaining drivable time. It is displayed and notified.

Timer 152 of battery life informing device 150
Is connected to the control unit 125 and starts subtraction of the oscillation signal from the oscillator by the activation signal of the yarn length measuring device by operating the ON key 29, and subtracts by the stop signal of the yarn length measuring device by operating the OFF key 30. It is configured to stop and read a yarn length measuring device drivable time preset in a driving time setting unit 156, which will be described later, in response to a battery replacement signal by operating the battery replacement key 51.

The drive time storage unit 53 is composed of a RAM and cooperates with the control unit 125 to store the measured value (subtracted value) of the timer 152 based on the stop signal of the yarn length measuring device operated by the OFF key 30. Have a function. This stored value is taken into the timer 152 based on the start signal of the yarn length measuring device by the operation of the ON key 29, and the remaining drivable time by the driving up to the previous time is called into the timer 152 and further subtracted by the timer 152. Is used to get started. The stored value stored in the drive time storage unit 53 is cleared based on the battery replacement signal by operating the battery replacement key 51.

The drive time setting unit 156 is composed of a ROM, and subtracts the natural discharge capacity from the storage capacity of a predetermined battery 26 mounted in this apparatus, and the battery length driving apparatus drives the subtracted effective storage capacity. It is configured such that the driveable time of the yarn length measuring device of a predetermined battery to be mounted, which is obtained by dividing by the consumed electric capacity per hour, for example, 500 hours can be set as a preset value in advance. Further, the drivable time set in the driving time setting unit 156 is configured to be read by the timer 152 based on the battery replacement signal by operating the battery replacement key 51.

The life time setting unit 154 is connected to the control unit 125 and is composed of a ROM (not shown), and has a predetermined drive for checking that the storage capacity of a predetermined battery mounted is left for a predetermined time. The remaining time is settable in advance. For example, 10 hours, which is one fishing time, is set as the remaining drive time (lifetime). Then, the liquid crystal display unit 27 as the notification means of the yarn length measuring device,
In addition to displaying the fishing line payout length, the remaining time during which the line length measuring device can be driven can also be displayed.

Next, the operation of the battery life notification device 150 according to the above-described second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. While the ON key 29 for starting the yarn length measurement is not operated (S101: No), step S101 is repeated. When the ON key 29 is operated (S101: Yes), the process proceeds to step S102 and the drive time is stored. The remaining drivable time stored in the unit 53 is called by the timer 152. For example, if the yarn length measurement up to the previous time is performed for 50 hours, the remaining driveable time is 450 hours (500-50) and the timer 15
2, the timer 152 is ready to start subtracting time from 450 hours.

Next, in step S103, it is determined whether the battery replacement key 51 has been operated. If the battery has been replaced (S103: Yes), step S1
In step 04, the remaining drivable time stored in the driving time storage unit 53 is cleared, and the drivable time (290 hours) preset in the driving time setting unit 156 is read by the timer 152.

If the battery has not been replaced (S10
3: No), the process proceeds to step S105, and the drive time subtraction measurement is performed. Then, in step S106, it is determined whether or not the OFF key 30 has been operated. OF
If the F key 30 is not operated (S106: N
o), returning to step S103, the same processing is repeated. When the OFF key 30 is operated (S106:
Yes), and in step S107, the drive time measurement is stopped. Next, in step S108, the remaining drivable time obtained by the subtraction measurement is stored in the driving time storage unit 53.

Then, in step S109, the remaining drivable time is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Therefore, the user can be notified of the remaining drivable time of the battery 26 being used. Next, in step S110, the remaining drivable time measured and the life time setting unit 15 are measured.
4 is compared, and it is determined whether or not the measured remaining drivable time has reached a preset life time, for example, 10 hours. When the measured remaining drivable time is equal to the life time (S110: Yes), the process proceeds to step S111, the remaining drivable time displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is blinked, and the process ends. By this blinking, the user can clearly understand that the battery 26 is near the end of its life. When the remaining drivable time does not reach the life time (S110: N
o), the process returns to step S101 to prepare for the next battery life notification operation.

In the above operation program,
After the OFF signal is received in S106, the measured value is stored in the drive time storage unit 53 in S108, and the value stored in the drive time storage unit 53 is notified as the remaining drivable operating time (S109). The set value of the setting unit 154 is compared (S110), and when the former reaches the latter, the display time is blinked to notify the battery life (S1).
11), but S109 to S111 are replaced with S105
Between S106 and S106, the measured value of the timer 152 is displayed as it is, and the battery life is notified by comparing the measured value with the set value of the life time setting unit 154.
When there is an OFF signal of 06, S107 and S108
It is also possible to end the process by performing the process.

A battery life informing device 250 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, in order to execute steps S10 and S11, the life time setting unit 54 is provided, and the life time of the battery 26 is preset as a set value, and the measured value of the timer matches this set value. If the control unit 225 does, the liquid crystal display 27
In contrast to the so-called time-based notification in which the notification unit notification signal is output, the voltage-based notification is performed instead of this in the third embodiment. That is, instead of the life time setting unit 54, the life voltage setting unit 254 is added to the control unit 225.
Is connected, and a predetermined life voltage value, which means that the storage capacity of the battery 26 installed is only left for a predetermined time, is set in advance in the life voltage setting unit 254.

Further, a voltage detection unit 255 composed of a voltage detection element is provided between the mounting battery 26 and the switch 59 and is connected to the control unit 225. Voltage detector 2
55 is configured to output an electric signal corresponding to the voltage value supplied from the battery 26 to the yarn length measuring device 20 to the control unit 225. Then, the detected value and the set value of the life voltage setting section 254 are compared, and when the detected value becomes equal to or less than the set value, the control section 225 outputs a notification signal to the liquid crystal display 27 to blink the time display. I have to. The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

The battery life informing device of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims. For example, in a yarn length measuring device to which the battery life notifying device of the present invention is applied, the length of the yarn delivered from the spool is calculated based on the number of rotations of the spool and preset yarn data such as the number of fishing lines. . However, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-25613 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 3-2928.
42, Japanese Patent Publication No. 4-84842, Japanese Patent Publication 6-
70666, JP-A-1-276011, JP-A-4-27329, JP-B-2-22883, JP-A-63-185332, JP-A-3-22.
Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to conventional yarn length measuring devices such as Japanese Patent No. 3614.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the thread data for calculating the payout thread length based on the spool rotation speed is set by operating the memory set key 31 provided on the keyboard 28. A thread winding diameter measuring device may be detachably attached to the case 21, and the thread data setting mode may be switched depending on the presence or absence of a signal from the measuring device. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the ON key 29 and the OFF key 30 of the yarn length measuring device are used as the start / stop signal output means, and by operating these, the start / stop signal of the yarn length measuring device is output. The operation of the battery life notification device is started and stopped by this signal. However, ON / OFF keys 29, 3
Instead of 0, a start / stop signal may be output by operating a single self-resetting switch.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the battery 26 is housed in the case 21 in which the yarn length measuring device 20 is mounted. However, the battery 26 is provided on both side plates 3 of the reel body 2.
3'may be stored in the case 21 or both side plates 3,
A battery may be exchangeable by providing a lid on 3'and attaching or detaching or opening or closing the lid.

Further, the battery exchange key 51 as the battery exchange signal output means according to the present invention is configured to be pressed when the battery 26 is exchanged to output a battery exchange signal to the control unit 25. Case 21 or both side plates 3, 3 '
A battery replacement signal may be output by opening / closing a switch arranged to open / close by attaching / detaching a battery or a lid to / from a battery housing formed inside.

Further, the life time setting unit 54 according to the first embodiment described above is composed of a ROM, and a predetermined battery is used as a target for checking whether the storage capacity of the battery is left for a predetermined time. Drivable time is set in advance. However, the life time setting unit of the present invention is RA
It may be configured by M, and the drivable time based on various storage capacities depending on the type and size of the battery to be mounted may be set by a setup key and a ten key (not shown) or a ROM data selection switch.

Further, a liquid crystal display 27 as a notification means
Shows the cumulative drive time of the yarn length measuring device in the first embodiment, and displays the remaining drive time of the yarn length measuring device in the second embodiment. Although the blinking of the displayed time is performed to inform the user, a battery replacement indicator light is provided separately from the liquid crystal display 27, and the battery indicator light is turned on instead of the blinking operation of the liquid crystal display 27. Any notification means may be used, such as displaying replacement characters or symbols or sounding a battery replacement sound with a buzzer.

Further, the switch 59 as the circuit switching means in the first embodiment described above can be replaced with a known switch such as a transistor. It is also possible to provide a power storage 57 such as a transformer in an electric circuit so as to be able to use together without specially providing a battery or a power storage device,
Further, the switch 59 may be omitted to switch to another drive mode.

Further, the drive time setting unit 156 in the above-described second embodiment is provided in advance so that the drivable time for a predetermined battery can be set in the ROM, but the drive time setting unit is constituted by the RAM. It is also possible to set the drivable time based on the storage capacity, which varies depending on the type and size of the battery to be mounted, by using the setup key and the numeric keypad or the ROM data selection switch.

Furthermore, it is of course possible to attach the backup power supply 57 in the first embodiment and the circuits associated therewith to the second embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control unit 20A of the yarn length measuring device 20 and the control unit 2 of the battery life notifying device 2 are used.
5, (125, 225) are provided separately, but the control section is combined into one, and the operation program of the line length measuring device for calculating and displaying the fishing line length fed from the spool 5 and the operation of the battery life informing device The programs may be stored together to control the operation of each of the above-mentioned components.

[0055]

According to the battery life informing device of the first aspect, since the accumulated drive time of the yarn length measuring device after the battery for driving the yarn length measuring device is replaced is informed at any time, it is currently mounted. It is possible to grasp the remaining time that the battery can be driven. Therefore, the fisherman can avoid the trouble that the life of the battery suddenly increases during fishing and the yarn length measuring device becomes unusable.

According to the battery life informing device of the second aspect, the remaining time for which the yarn length measuring device can be driven after the battery is replaced is informed at any time. Therefore, the angler directly grasps the remaining time and the yarn length is determined. The measuring device can be driven.

Further, according to the battery life notification device of the third aspect, the measured value of the timer is compared with the set value preset in the life time setting section, and when the measured value matches the set value, the notification is given. Since the notification signal is output to the means, the fisherman can know the battery replacement time by the notification without worrying about the remaining time.

Further, according to the battery life notifying device of the fourth aspect, since the notifying means can know that the voltage of the currently mounted battery has reached the life voltage, the angler can:
Not only can the battery replacement time be known from the notification together with the remaining time, but also the battery replacement time due to the deterioration of the battery capacity due to spontaneous discharge or the like can be correctly notified.

Further, according to the battery life informing device of the fifth aspect, the yarn length measuring device is driven by the backup power source provided separately from the battery on the basis of the signal from the battery exchange signal means. Therefore, when the battery is removed, a battery replacement signal is output to switch to the backup power supply, so that the battery can be replaced without erasing the yarn data set and stored in the yarn length measuring device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional front view showing a fishing reel with a yarn length measuring device equipped with a battery life informing device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the fishing reel with the yarn length measuring device.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the fishing reel with the yarn length measuring device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a battery life notifying device for a fishing reel with a yarn length measuring device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a control unit of the battery life notification device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a battery life notifying device for a fishing reel with a yarn length measuring device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a control unit of the battery life notification device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a battery life informing device for a fishing reel with a yarn length measuring device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Double-bearing type reel that is a fishing reel 5 Spool 20 Thread length measuring device 25, 125, 225 Control unit 26 Battery 27 Liquid crystal display 50, 150 250 Battery life notification device 51 Battery replacement signal device Battery replacement Keys 52 152 Timers 53 Driving time storages 54, 154 Life time setting parts 55 Voltage detection means voltage detectors 57 Backup power supply 156 Driving time setting parts 254 Life voltage setting parts 255 Voltage detection means voltage detection parts

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A fishing reel with a thread length measuring device for driving a thread length measuring device for calculating a fishing line length fed from a spool rotatably supported on a reel body by a battery, wherein the battery is replaced when the battery is replaced. Battery replacement signal means for outputting a signal, a timer for starting / stopping measurement of the drive time of the yarn length measuring device by a start / stop signal of the yarn length measuring device, and a drive time storage for storing the measured value of the timer Section, notifying means for notifying the measured value of the timer, the start value of the yarn length measuring device causes the stored value of the drive time storage unit to be read into the timer, and the stop signal of the yarn length measuring device causes the timer to read. And a control unit for storing the measured value of the drive time storage unit in the drive time storage unit and clearing the measured value of the timer and the stored value of the drive time storage unit in response to the battery replacement signal. Battery life informing device of the measuring device with a fishing reel. 2. A fishing reel with a thread length measuring device for driving a thread length measuring device for calculating a fishing line length fed from a spool rotatably supported on a reel body by a battery, wherein the battery is replaced when the battery is replaced. A battery replacement signal means for outputting a signal, a drive time setting unit for presetting a driveable time of the yarn length measuring device of the battery, and a drive time of the yarn length measuring device by a start / stop signal of the yarn length measuring device. A timer for starting / stopping the subtraction of the thread, a drive time storage section for storing the measurement value of the timer, an informing means for informing the measurement value of the timer, and the drive time storage section by a start signal of the yarn length measuring device. Stored value of the timer is read by the timer, the measured value of the timer is stored in the drive time storage unit by the stop signal of the yarn length measuring device, and the setting set in the drive time setting unit by the battery replacement signal. A battery life informing device for a fishing reel with a yarn length measuring device, comprising: a control unit for reading a value into the timer and clearing a value stored in the drive time storage unit. 3. A life time setting unit capable of setting a life time of the battery in advance is connected to a control unit, and the control unit sets a preset value in the life time setting unit and a measured value of the timer. 3. The battery life informing device for a fishing reel with a yarn length measuring device according to claim 1, wherein an informing signal is output to the informing means when the measured value reaches a set value. . 4. A voltage detecting means is connected to the control unit between the battery and the yarn length measuring device to detect the voltage of the battery, and the life voltage of the battery can be preset. A lifetime voltage setting unit is provided so as to be connected to the control unit, and the control unit compares the detected value of the voltage detection means with the set value of the lifetime voltage setting unit, and when the detected value becomes equal to or less than the set value. 4. A battery life informing device for a fishing reel with a yarn length measuring device according to claim 1, wherein an informing signal is output to said informing means. 5. A backup power supply is provided in parallel with the battery, switching means is provided between the battery and the backup power supply, and the switching means is switched by the battery replacement signal to operate the yarn length measuring device by the backup power supply. The battery life informing device for a fishing reel with a yarn length measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the device is for driving.