JP3872734B2 - Electric reel - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a technique for remotely operating an electric fishing reel, and more particularly to a configuration in which a plurality of electric reels are operated with one remote control (referred to as a remote controller in the present invention).
[0002]
[Prior art]
When using an electric reel in fishing, especially when a fisherman gets on a fishing boat alone and uses it for business purposes, a plurality of units are often handled. For example, if six electric reels are handled, the scissors are installed at locations A to F as shown in FIG. 5 in order to avoid twining between adjacent reels. In this case, since an operation switch is provided on the main body of the electric reel, the operation of the reel must be performed at each place, which is very troublesome. Moreover, the fisherman has to operate the boat, operate the fish finder and discriminate it by himself, and there is a limit to moving frequently in the boat. Therefore, as a conventional technique, means for operating the electric reel body with a remote controller has been adopted. Particularly popular is a wireless system using an airwave such as infrared rays. This is because in the case of a wired system using a cable, it becomes an obstacle to work.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, when the electric reel body is remotely operated by radio, an operation signal from the remote controller needs to be recognized by the body. As the means, a device identification code such as an ID and an address is set for each reel, and the device identification code is added to an operation signal from a remote controller and transmitted.
[0004]
However, in the past, since there was a one-to-one relationship between the remote controller and the reels, if it was attempted to operate multiple reels, it was necessary to prepare as many remote controllers as that number. However, there are problems that operating a plurality of remote controllers themselves is complicated and the correspondence between the remote controllers and the reels is easily confused. In addition, when the remote control breaks down, there is a problem that the corresponding reel cannot be remotely controlled. Furthermore, setting a different device identification code for each reel also leaves inconvenience in terms of manufacturing and management.
[0005]
On the other hand, it is possible to set a common device identification code for a plurality of reels, but in this case, there is a problem that all the devices are operated by remote control operation, which is not practical.
[0006]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to disclose a configuration in which a plurality of electric reels can be individually remotely controlled with one remote controller.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention provides an electric reel comprising an electric reel body for fishing and a remote controller capable of remotely operating the reel body wirelessly. A plurality of device identification codes are stored in each, and a switch for selecting and setting one device identification code from among the device identification codes is provided, and the remote operation is performed by a combination in which the device identification codes of the reel unit and the remote control match. We used the means to make it possible. According to this means, when a plurality of reel bodies are used, different device identification codes can be set for each. Then, by selecting and changing the device identification code at any time on the remote controller side, the plurality of reel bodies can be remotely operated individually.
[0008]
In addition, a transmitter for notifying the remote controller of the device identification code set on the reel body is provided, a receiver for receiving the notification is provided on the remote controller, and the remote controller has the same device identification code from two or more reel bodies. A means of providing a means for determining the notification was used. This means is effective when the same device identification code as that of the other reel body is erroneously set on the reel body side. That is, the remote controller can determine that the same device identification code is set for two or more reel bodies, and can avoid simultaneous operation of these reel bodies.
[0009]
Further, according to the second aspect of the present invention, means is used in which the remote control includes a display panel for displaying the serial number of the reel body when the same device identification code is determined. According to this means, it is possible to determine which reel body is set to the same device identification code from the serial number.
[0010]
Furthermore, in claim 3, the reel body is provided with a light emitting device or a sound device that operates when the remote controller determines the same device identification code. According to this means, it is possible to know the five reels of the reel body in which the same device identification code is registered by light emission by the light emitting device and / or sound generation by the sound device.
[0011]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the reel main body transmits / receives a device identification code to / from another reel main body, determines the disparity, and includes a light emitting device or a sound device that operates when determining the same device identification code. Using. According to this means, the reel body is provided with a device identification code duplication selection determining means.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein 1 is a reel body, and 2 is a remote control for remotely operating the reel body by radio such as infrared rays. The reel unit 1 can drive the spool 1a by a built-in motor (not shown), or can switch the spool drive to the handle 1c operation by the switching lever 1b, and displays various information such as the fishing line feed amount and operation mode. A display panel 1d such as a liquid crystal display and an operation switch 1e for determining various operations are provided. Reference numeral 1f denotes a receiving unit that receives an operation signal or the like from the remote controller 2. The remote controller 2 is also provided with a display panel 2a having the same function as the reel unit 1 and an operation switch 2b, and is configured to transmit an operation signal or the like from the transmission unit 2c to remotely control the reel unit 1. Yes.
[0013]
In addition to the basic configuration that is not different from the conventional electric reel that can be remotely operated by radio, in the present invention, the reel body 1 analyzes the signal received by the receiving unit 1f and controls the motor and the like (see FIG. (Not shown) and a device identification code selection setting switch 1g. The remote controller 2 is provided with a device identification code selection setting switch 2d having the same function as the selection setting switch 1g of the reel body 1.
[0014]
The device identification code selection setting switches 1g and 2d have a function of selecting and setting any one of a plurality of device identification codes registered in the built-in memory. For example, if ten device identification codes are registered in the built-in memory, the device identification code can be changed as needed each time the selection setting switch 1g • 2d is pressed, and the device identification code at that time is displayed on the display panel 1d • 2a. Is displayed. When the device identification code set by the remote controller 2 matches the device identification code set by the reel body 1, an operation signal or the like transmitted from the remote controller 2 is effectively received by the reel body 1, and the reel 2 is The main body 1 can be remotely operated.
[0015]
Next, a method of using the electric reel having the above configuration will be described. Here, a method will be described in which the six reel bodies 1 shown in FIG. First, for each of the six reel bodies 1, the device identification code selection setting switch 1g is operated to set different device identification codes. Next, for the remote controller 2, the device identification code is matched with that of the reel body 1 to be operated by the selection setting switch 2d. By doing so, the reel body 1 having the same device identification code can be remotely operated by the remote controller 2. In other words, the reel body 1 whose device identification codes do not match at this time does not effectively receive an operation signal or the like from the remote controller 2. Thereafter, by changing the device identification code of the remote controller 2 as needed, it is possible to remotely operate the reel body 1 having the same device identification code.
[0016]
In this way, for example, device identification codes corresponding to the number of reel bodies to be used are registered in the built-in memory in advance, and after setting different device identification codes for each reel body 1 by the selection setting switch 1g, the device identification of the remote controller is set. By selecting the code, it is possible to remotely control only the reel body that matches the selected device identification code, and the inconvenience that all the machines operate simultaneously can be avoided.
[0017]
By the way, if two or more identical device identification codes are erroneously set when setting the device identification codes in the reel body 1, the reel bodies 1 are simultaneously operated during remote operation by the remote controller 2. If the number of reel bodies 1 to be used increases, the chance of such erroneous setting increases. Therefore, in the present invention, the following means are selectively used. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel unit 1 is newly provided with a transmitter 3 for notifying the remote controller 2 of the set device identification code, and the remote controller 2 is provided with a receiver 4 so that the device identification code is It is determined whether or not duplicated settings have been made. The reel body 1 also transmits the serial number set at the time of manufacture at the time of notification of the device identification code. As a result, if the remote controller 2 determines that two or more identical device identification codes are registered at the same time, the serial number of the reel unit 1 related to the duplicate selection is displayed on the display panel 2a of the remote controller 2 together with a warning sign. To do. Accordingly, if the device identification code of the reel body 1 is changed to a different one from that of the other reel bodies 1, the inconvenience of simultaneously operating a plurality of reel bodies 1 can be avoided. Further, at the time of the determination, it is possible to disable the operation signal to the device identification code related to the overlap selection and disable the remote operation of the reel body 1 related to the overlap selection.
[0018]
As this application, as shown in FIG. 3, a light emitting device 5 such as a light emitting diode or a sound device 6 is provided in the reel body 1 and the light emitting device 5 blinks or lights up at the time of overlapping selection, or the sound device 6 makes a sound. , The user can immediately recognize the reel body 1 related to the overlap selection. The trigger for driving the light emitting device 5 and the audio device 6 is that when a warning sign is displayed on the remote controller 2, a determination signal 7 is newly provided on the remote controller 2, and a determination signal is sent from the remote controller 2 to the reel unit 1. Is transmitted, and the light emitting device 5 or the audio device 6 can be driven when the reel body 1 related to the overlap selection receives the signal.
[0019]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, device identification codes can be transmitted and received between the reel bodies 1, and when the device identification codes match each other, the light emitting device 5 or the sound of the reel body 1 related to the overlap selection is used. The device 6 may be automatically driven. In this case, it is not always necessary to adopt a configuration in which the remote controller 2 and the reel body 1 transmit and receive the device identification code. However, it goes without saying that a warning sign may also be displayed on the display panel 1d of the light emitting device reel body 1.
[0020]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, since a plurality of device identification codes are registered in advance in the reel body and one device identification code can be selected from this, when using a plurality of reel bodies, A different device identification code can be selected for each reel body. And since the same device identification code selecting means is provided on the remote control side, by selecting and setting the device identification code as needed, only the reel body that matches this can be remotely operated, and all the machines are operated simultaneously. There is no inconvenience. In addition, since the reel main body and the remote controller need only be equipped with a common memory in which a plurality of device identification codes are registered, there is no need to set a device identification code for remote operation for each reel during manufacturing. Very easy to manufacture and manage.
[0021]
Further, in the present invention, since it is possible to determine the overlap selection of the device identification codes on the reel body side, even if the same device identification code is erroneously selected on two or more reel bodies, Operation can be avoided. Further, since the fact that the duplicate selection has been made is notified by the serial number for each reel body, the user can immediately determine the reel body related to the duplicate selection. Furthermore, in the case where the notification is performed by the light emitting device or the sound device, the user can more easily determine with the five senses.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall view of an electric reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an electric reel according to another embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of an electric reel showing an application example. 4] An explanatory diagram of an electric reel showing still another example. [FIG. 5] An explanatory diagram showing an installation example when using a plurality of reel bodies. [Explanation of symbols]
1 reel body 1a spool 1b switching lever 1c handle 1d display panel 1e operation switch 1f receiving unit 1g device identification code selection setting switch 2 remote control 2a display panel 2b operation switch 2c transmission unit 2d device identification code selection setting switch 3 Transmission unit 4 Remote control reception unit 5 Light emitting device 6 Audio device 7 Discrimination switch

Claims (4)

An electric reel comprising an electric reel body for fishing and a remote controller capable of remotely operating the reel body by radio, wherein the reel body and the remote controller each store a plurality of device identification codes in advance in a built-in memory, and , A switch for selecting and setting one device identification code from among the device identification codes is provided, and the remote operation can be performed by a combination in which the device identification codes of the reel body and the remote controller match , and the reel body is set. A transmitter for notifying the remote controller of the device identification code is provided, a receiver for receiving the notification is provided on the remote controller, and the remote controller further detects that the same device identification code has been notified from two or more reel bodies. An electric reel provided with means . 2. The electric reel according to claim 1, wherein the remote control includes a display panel for displaying a serial number of the reel body when the same device identification code is detected. The electric reel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reel body includes a light emitting device or a sound device that operates when the remote controller detects the same device identification code. The reel body includes a light emitting device or a sound device that transmits / receives a device identification code to / from another reel body, and includes a unit that determines the difference, and that operates when the same unit identification code is detected by the determination unit. The electric reel according to 1 or 2.

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