JPH11206291A - Fishing reel - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a fishing reel not limiting approach to a fishing line guide and not extended up to a position exceeding the outline of a housing without relating to the position of a thumbrest by disposing a reel housing having both side portions, an attaching member and the thumbrest formed so as to slide along both the side portions. SOLUTION: This fishing reel used for a fishing rod is provided with a reel housing having both circular side portions, an attaching member 10 fixed to the reel housing to attach the reel housing to he fishing rod, and a thumbrest 25 supported on both the side portions and slidable along a part of the circular shape of both the side portions from the first position to the second position in the reel housing. The thumbrest is preferably slid from the first position to the second position in a direction approximately parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fishing rod.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fishing reel having a movable thumb rest.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are relatively small fishing reels. While casting using such a small fishing reel, it is possible to hold both the fishing rod and a portion of the fishing reel with one hand. In such a structure, the angler
Often, the thumb is placed over a portion of the fishing reel to keep the fishing rod and reel in good grip. A problem arises when holding the fishing rod and fishing reel with one hand because the thumb often strikes a portion of the spool.

Recently, a thumb rest is provided at a representative position where the thumb of the reel housing hits the reel. The thumb rest covers a portion of the spool and prevents the thumb from hitting the spool. Such a thumb rest is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 4-52925 filed on Jul. 3, 1992, and in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 6-7777 published on Feb. 1, 1994. .
The housing in this reel has a generally arcuate outer shape and a generally oval profile when viewed from the side. The thumb rest is slidable and slides from a first position to a second position along a generally straight pair of tracks formed in the fishing reel housing. In the first position, the thumb rest covers a portion of the fishing line guide mechanism. In the second position, a portion of the thumb rest extends out of the truck and further out of the fishing reel housing to a position beyond the contour of the fishing line reel housing. Such a thumb rest is susceptible to damage because it extends beyond the edge of the track in the housing at the second position. In addition, the thumb rest may limit or even prevent access to the line guide, for example, when passing a new line through the line guide.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION One object of the present invention is to provide a fishing reel with a thumb rest that does not limit the access of the fishing reel to the fishing line guide. It is another object of the present invention to provide a fishing reel with a sliding thumb rest that does not extend beyond the contour of the fishing reel housing, regardless of the position of the thumb rest.

[0005]

In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a fishing reel for a fishing rod includes a reel housing. The reel housing has both side portions formed in an arc shape. An attachment member is secured to the reel housing for attachment to a fishing rod. Thumb rests are supported on both sides. The thumb rest is configured to slide along a part of the arc-shaped portion on both sides from the first position to the second position with respect to the reel housing.

Preferably, the thumb rest is configured to slide from the first position to the second position in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fishing rod. Preferably, the side portions are configured to support the spool therebetween. Each of the side portions includes a recess extending in a direction substantially parallel to the arc-shaped portion. At least two opposing pins are formed in the thumb rest, each of which is fitted in a corresponding recess on both sides. The recess defines a first position and a second position.

[0007] Preferably, the recess is formed with a first and a second pair of projections, the projections being configured to engage with the projections of the thumb rest to define the first and second positions.
Preferably, a level wind mechanism is supported on both sides. The level wind mechanism extends between the side portions. A fishing line guide is supported on the level wind mechanism. When the thumb rest is in the first position, the fishing line guide is at least partially covered by the thumb rest, and when the thumb rest is in the second position, the fishing line guide is exposed.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting member is mounted on a first side of the reel housing, and the thumb rest is supported on the reel housing on a second side substantially opposite the first side of the reel housing. Preferably, the pin and the thumb rest are homogeneously formed of a single material. Preferably, the pin is made of stainless steel and is inserted into a hole formed in the portion of the thumb rest.

The above and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description of the invention which refers to the accompanying drawings. Throughout the drawings, similar parts have the same reference numerals.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A fishing reel 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Fishing reel 1
Has a left side plate 6 and a right side plate 7, which are attached to a frame 9. The handle assembly 2 and the star drag 3 are supported by the frame 9 near the right side plate 7. Further, the spool 1 is provided in the frame 9.
5 are supported. An attachment member 10 for attaching the reel 1 to a fishing rod (not shown) is provided below the frame 9.

A mechanism (not shown) for rotating the spool 15 in accordance with the rotation of the handle assembly 2 includes a frame 9.
It is provided within. A level wind guard 20 covers a portion of the worm shaft assembly (not shown). A fishing line guide 21 is also supported on the worm shaft assembly and the level wind guard 20. The fishing line guide 21 is configured to reciprocate back and forth between the left and right side plates 6 and 7 within the frame 9 to guide a fishing line (not shown) onto the spool 15 in a known manner.

A thumb rest 25 is supported by the frame 9 as described below. A substantially parallel elongated recess 30 is formed on each side of the frame 9. In FIG.
Only one of the recesses 30 is shown. Recess 30
This is shown more clearly in FIG. Each recess 30
Are provided with a plurality of projections 30a. Two of the protrusions 30a are disposed near the front of the recess 30 (on the left side in FIG. 1 and on the right in FIGS. 3 and 4), and a single third protrusion 30a is provided at the rear end of the recess 30 ( 1 and on the left side of FIGS. 3 and 4).

In the first embodiment (FIGS. 1 and 2), two substantially parallel flanges 25a are formed below the thumb rest 25. Each flange 25a has a hole 25b. Using the two pins 35 for the thumb rest 25,
One pin 35 is inserted into each hole 25b.
5 is further fitted into the corresponding recess 30. The pin 35 attaches the thumb rest 25 to the frame 9,
The thumb rest 25 can slide along the longitudinal direction of the recess 30.

The thumb rest 25 can be generally formed of a hard polymer material, but can also be formed of a metal material.
The pins 35 may also be formed of a plastic or polymer material, but in the preferred embodiment, the pins 35 are preferably made of stainless steel so that sliding within the recess 30 is generally smooth and frictionless. Recess 30 and protrusion 30a
Is better shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6. FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 show a thumb rest 125 according to a second embodiment, which will be described in more detail below. However, the frame 9 and the corresponding recess 30 are the same in both embodiments. Further, in FIG.
The left side plate 6 and the right side plate 7 are removed from the frame 9 to make it easier to see.

The frame 9 has a stopper surface 9a formed at the rear end of the upper recess 9b. The stopper surface 9 a and the upper recess 9 b are formed above the recess 30 on the right and left sides of the frame 9. Each upper recess 9b is substantially arcuate, as best seen in FIGS. 3, 4, 5 and 6. Similarly,
Similarly, an arc-shaped surface is formed on the thumb rest 25. Since the recess 30 is formed in an arc shape, the recess 30 is substantially parallel to the upper recess 9b. In other words, the recess 30 is substantially equidistant from the corresponding upper recess 9b.

As shown in the exploded view of FIG. 4, a front stopper 40 is attached to the front of the frame 9.
An upper leg 40 a is provided on the front stopper 40. The upper leg 40a covers the front end of each recess 30. Since the operation of the first embodiment is almost the same as that of the second embodiment, the description of the operation of the second embodiment following the description of the structural features of the second embodiment below also applies to the first embodiment. apply.

A second embodiment of the thumb rest 125 according to the present invention is shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Many features of the first embodiment are also provided in the second embodiment. For example, the frame 9 supports the spool 15. The fishing line L extending from the spool 15 and inserted through the fishing line guide 21 is shown. 3, 4, and 5
As shown in FIG. 6, a thumb rest 125 is arranged in the upper recess 9b on the upper surface of the frame 9. As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of flanges 125a are provided on the thumb rest 125. Each flange 1
A pin 125b is formed on 25a. Thumb rest 1
25, the flange 125a and the pin 125b can be generally formed of a hard polymer material, but are formed of a metal material such as stainless steel so that the sliding inside the recess 30 is generally smooth and does not cause friction. You can also. In the second embodiment, the thumb rest 125, the flange 125a, and the pin 1
25b are all formed as a single member of a single material. However, the pin 125b is connected to the flange 125a.
It can also be welded or otherwise attached to the substrate.

The pin 125b fits into the recess 30 to hold the thumb rest 125 firmly against the surface of the upper recess 9b. Similarly, according to the first embodiment, the pin 35 fits into the recess 30 and the thumb rest 25
Is brought into contact with the surface of the upper recess 9b and is firmly held. 5 and 6, the thumb rest 125
The operation of (and the thumb rest 25) will be described below. Second
The functions of the embodiment and the first embodiment are almost the same. In FIG. 5, the thumb rest 125 is in the rearward position, and the trailing edge of the thumb rest 125 is engaged with the stopper surface 9a. In the rear position shown in FIG. 5, the pin 125b is located at the rear part of the recess 30 and is held in that position by one of the projections 30a. Projection 30a and pin 1
By engagement with 25b, the thumb rest 125 is fixed at the rear position. However, the protrusion 30a is
5 is sized to allow the pin 125b and the thumb rest 125 to move when a sufficient force is applied.

The thumb rest 125 can move in the direction indicated by arrow A from the rearward position shown in FIG. 5 to the forward position shown in FIG. In FIG. 6, the pin 125b
Are engaged between the two protrusions 30 a in the recess 30.
By applying a suitable force to the thumb rest 125 (or the thumb rest 25), the thumb rest 125 can easily move between forward and rear positions.

When the thumb rest 125 or the thumb rest 25 is at the rear position, it becomes easy to approach the fishing line guide 21, and for example, the fishing line L can be inserted into the central opening. When the thumb rest 125 or 25 is in the forward position shown in FIG. 6, the fishing line guide 21 is partially covered, and the angler places his thumb on the thumb rest 125 (or thumb rest 25) and puts the fishing rod and fishing reel 1 on it. , The movement of both the fishing rod and the fishing reel 1 can be controlled well.

One advantage of the present invention is the support provided by thumb rests, such as thumb rests 25 and 125. Further, by sliding the thumb rests 25 and 125 along an arcuate surface, for example, the surface of the upper recess 9, the fishing line guide 21 can be easily attached to the fishing line guide 21 without disassembling the frame 9 or removing the thumb rests 25 and 125. And can be easily approached. The present invention provides a quick and easy way to access the fishing line guide 21.

Also, since the thumb rests 25 and 125 are always within the overall contour of the fishing line reel 1 irrespective of the sliding position thereof, the respective edges of the thumb rests 25 and 125 are Completely protected by Various details of the invention may be changed without departing from the spirit or scope thereof.

Further, the above description of embodiments in accordance with the present invention is provided by way of explanation only, and is not intended to limit the invention, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fishing reel showing a sliding thumb rest according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged bottom view of the sliding thumb rest removed from the fishing line reel shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of a fishing reel provided with another sliding thumb rest according to a second embodiment of the present invention, partly in elevation and partly in cross section.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the fishing reel shown in FIG. 3, showing a part of the fishing reel to clearly show a second embodiment of the mechanism of the fishing reel frame and the sliding thumb rest. The figure in the state where was removed.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the fishing reel shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4, wherein the thumb rests are first and second.
FIG. 6 is a view showing the embodiment in both rear positions.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 5, but showing the sliding thumb rest in a forward position;

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A fishing reel used for a fishing rod, comprising: a reel housing having both sides formed in an arc shape; a mounting member fixed to the reel housing for mounting on a fishing rod; And a thumb rest configured to slide along a part of the arc shape of the side portions from the first position to the second position with respect to the reel housing. And fishing reel. 2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the thumb rest slides from a first position to a second position in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal direction of the fishing rod. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the side portions are configured to support a spool therebetween, each of the side portions including a recess extending substantially parallel to the arc-shaped portion; 3. The method of claim 1, wherein opposing pins are formed, each of said pins being fitted in a corresponding one of said two side recesses, said portion of said recess defining a first position and a second position. Fishing reel. 4. The recess is formed with a first and second pair of projections, the projections configured to engage with the projections of the thumb rest to define the first and second positions. The fishing reel according to claim 3. 5. A level wind mechanism supported on the both side portions, wherein the level wind mechanism extends between the both side portions, and a fishing line guide is supported on the level wind mechanism. 5. The fishing line guide of claim 1, wherein the fishing line guide is at least partially covered by the thumb rest when the thumb rest is in the first position, and the fishing line guide is exposed when the thumb rest is in the second position. A fishing reel according to any one of the preceding claims. 6. The reel housing is mounted on a first side of the reel housing, and the thumb rest is supported on the reel housing on a second side of the reel housing that is substantially opposite the first side. The fishing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the fishing reel is a fishing reel. 7. The fishing reel according to claim 3, wherein said pin and said thumb rest are formed of a single material and homogeneously. 8. The pin is made of stainless steel, and is inserted into a hole formed in a portion of the thumb rest.
A fishing reel according to any one of claims 3 to 7.