MXPA01000147A - Improved lightweight spinning reel with large diameter spool - Google Patents

Abstract

An improved lightweight, fixed spool spinning fishing reel allowing versatility in line sizes, longer casts, and less line twist isdisclosed. The fishing reel includes a spool (3) with a generally cylindrical channel (4) extending between the opposite faces (5, 6). The outer face (5) has a diameter of greater than two inches. The fishing reel, including the spool (3), has an overall weight of less than nine and one half ounces.

Description

IMPROVED LIGHT WEIGHT ROTATING REEL WITH LARGE DIAMETER COIL TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to fishing reels and more particularly to open-face fishing reels of the fixed-coil type. The invention applies more specifically to a ratio of total spool to spool diameter that allows effective use of a wide variety of line sizes, longer throws, and minimized effects of line bending and elastic recovery.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The prior art known does not lend itself to versatility to vary fishing line resistances nor does it attempt to deal with the problem of a cane fisherman's inability to use significantly different line resistors (also known as line test, line size). , or line diameter) for any particular reel. This lack of practical versatility is a function of bobbin diameter and total spool weight. Excessively small coil diameters or excessively heavy reels have limited the prior art to an unnecessarily small scale of useable line resistors.

To date, increasing or decreasing the line resistance of a reel compromises comfort or performance. For example, a fisherman using the prior art can not use a small reel, with its small diameter spool, for a higher line resistance application. Furthermore, it is undesirable to use a spool with a large diameter spool for an application that requires smaller line resistances due to the excessive weight of all the large diameter spools of the prior art. This versatility to increase or decrease line resistance is desirable when changing fishing conditions, when looking for a different species, when fishing a different body of water, when using different baits or baits, etc. Fishing lines, in particular plastic monofilament lines, have a tendency to lose or unwind from a coil. A characteristic of "elastic recovery" or the predisposition to straighten a fishing line, in the case of a new line, or stay coiled, in the case of an older line, causes this tendency. The elastic recovery of the line can also be exacerbated by bending in the line. In summary, the smaller coil diameters can not effectively handle larger line sizes. The throwing distance is very desirable and historically is what is sought in the prior art. Despite the variation in coil designs (including a coil diameter that varies longitudinally), it varies; Tangle line techniques, variation of line entanglement angles, and other methods designed to increase casting distance, there is still room for improvement. However, the prior art having larger diameter bobbins has also been unfortunately characterized by excessive total spool weight. Excessive reel weight is undesirable for a fisherman who uses smaller line sizes. This is because a heavy reel is unsuitable for lighter lines, for more delicate fishing rods and for smaller lures that are used for certain species and fishing conditions. The net effect of these problems is that a fisherman who plans to use variable line sizes needs to acquire more than one reel, limit the range of line weights used and applications used for any particular reel, or use a heavier reel than the desired one. presents a large diameter coil. There is room for improvement in this regard. Another problem associated with the prior art is line bending. In addition to the exacerbation of elastic line recovery referred to above, the fold of line itself presents a variety of fishing problems. Line bending is generally caused by two factors. The first is the procedure inherent in winding a line around a fixed coil and is caused by the action of the reel itself. The second source of line bending is external to the action of the reel and is caused by the tendency to bend the baits in action both in the water and flutter in the air during a launch. Minimize line bending and, more importantly, the line bending effect has been a goal of many improvements of the prior art but there is still room for improvement in this regard. Additionally, a high speed of line recovery by turning the crank is highly desirable. Prior art designs using smaller diameter reels require higher rotor speeds to recover a given amount of line. Among other things, higher rotor speeds may require a larger gearbox, increase the imbalance effect of the rotor and cause unnecessary wear of the components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Among the various objects and advantages of the present invention include: The provision of new and improved fixed-coil rotating fishing reels. The provision of said rotating reels with increased versatility to allow a greater variation in line weight, type of fish and conditions that use the same fishing reel. The provision of a fixed coil rotating reel that allows a superior throwing distance.

The provision of a fixed spool rotary reel designed to decrease the wear of internal parts; and decrease the imbalance effect of the rotor. The provision of a fixed coil rotating reel that promotes less line bending when fishing line is retrieved and minimizes line bending effects when present. The provision of a fixed coil rotating reel that reduces the causes and effects of elastic line recovery problems. Briefly stated, the lightweight, large-coil, rotating fishing reel of the present invention has a total coil-to-coil ratio significantly smaller than that of a conventional coil. Preferably, the coil has a diameter of 5.71 cm and a weight of 198 to 255 g. The ratio of the total weight of the fishing reel to the diameter of the coil is approximately in the order of 4.0: 1 or less for coil diameters between 5.08 cm and 6.60 cm. Preferably, the total ratio of coil weight to coil diameter is on the order of 3.75: 1 or less for coil diameters of between 5.08 and 6.60 cm. The fishing reel may include an anti-reverse mechanism and / or a drive mechanism. The fishing reel may be composed of a graphite or other plastic material, or it may be made of a metal alloy.

The fishing reel can use a worm gear, cam shoulder or other method of line winding.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In the drawings, Figure 1 is a rotary reel of the present invention in lateral elevation. Figure 2 is a cross section of a rotating reel of I the present invention in lateral elevation; and Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the relative weights and reel sizes of a representative sample of 104 devices of the prior art and of the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT INVENTION 15 The following detailed description illustrates the invention by way of example and not by way of limitation. This description will clearly allow one skilled in the art to manufacture and use the invention, and describes various embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives and uses of the invention, including what the inventor currently believes is the best way to carry out the invention. invention. A spinning reel in accordance with the present invention is illustrated in Figure 1. With reference to Figure 1, the spinning reel 1 includes a mounting post or support 2 for securing the reel to a fishing rod (not shown). Such means are well known in the art and do not form part of the present invention. A coil 3 comprises a central cylindrical portion or channel 4, an outer face 5, and an inner face 6. In this preferred embodiment, the inner face 6 is part of the skirt 7. The skirt 7 partially fits over the rotor (or rotating cup ) of the spool 1, and helps prevent a fishing line (not shown) from becoming entangled with the rotor (or rotating cup) of the spool 1. A line recovery mechanism, in the case of the preferred embodiment a rotating cup 10, sometimes referred to as the arms of the rotor, partially surrounds the spool 3. A bait wire or simply a "bait" 9 extends across the front of the spool, and adheres to the bait pickup bracket 8A already the bait wire receiving bracket 8B on each side of the cup 10. The rotating cup 10, the bait wire 9, the bait pick-up bracket 8 A and the bait wire receiving bracket 8B combined are the rotor 15. The spool 1 is commonly referred to as an "open face" type meaning that a bracket of bait pickup 8 pivots the bait 9 to automatically swing over the "face" or front of the reel when the handle 11 is turned to rewind the fishing line (not shown) around the spool 3. This is in contrast with another type of rotating reel, known as a "closed face" rotating reel, wherein a cover covers the front end of the reel.

With reference to Figure 2, the spool 1 includes a crank 11 mounted to a drive mechanism, which in the preferred embodiment includes an internal pulse gear 12 and a pinion gear 13. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the internal impulse gear 12 has 32 teeth. The internal pulse gear 12 is operably coupled to the gear with pinion 13, mounted at right angles to the internal pulse gear 12. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the gear with pinion 13 has seven teeth. In this way, a gear ratio of 4.57: 1 is preferred. The gear with pinion 13 is adhered to the rotary flake 10. As the handle 11 is turned, the internal gear 12 rotates to the gear with pinion 13, which in turn rotates to the rotary cup 10. According to the rotating cup 10 rotates, the bait 9 engages a fishing line (not shown), and winds the fishing line around the coil 3. The internal pulse gear 12 is also adhered to an orientable wheel 14, which is oriented on the same plane as the internal pulse gear 11. The steerable wheel 14 acts to move the coil 3 in and out in a reciprocating manner when the handle 11 is made to turn, thus causing the fishing line (not shown) it is retracted and stored in a uniform manner on the bobbin 3. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the gears 12, 13 and 14 are helically machined gears. These gears are stronger and smaller than other types of gears commonly used in spools for p-sca, thereby reducing the size and overall weight of spool body 1. • An anti-reverse mechanism with switch 16 is present and located in the front part of the spool body 1 in the preferred mode 5. This mechanism is conventional in all aspects. The anti-reverse mechanism acts to prevent the rotating cup 10 from moving in a reverse direction, ie in a direction that allows more fishing line to be released. • The preferred modality also includes a mechanism for , which includes drag disks 17, whereby coil 3 is allowed to move in response to a load placed on the fishing line, such as when a fish attacks a bait attached to the end of the fishing line. This drive mechanism is also conventional in structure and operation. Referring next to Figure 3, it can be seen that prior art fishing reels (shown as tables) are increased in weight as a function of coil size in an almost linear manner. The fishing reel of the present invention, in contrast, contradicts this with a much lower ratio of weight to diameter of reel. Fishing reels of the prior art were measured and weighed, and then compared with one embodiment of the present invention (noted as a circular point). It is believed that no other open-face rotating fishing reel has possessed the particular coil weight and size scales of the present invention. It has been found that the single diameter scale of coils and total reel weights as shown in the shaded area in Figure 3 is optimal for versatility and is unique to all other fishing reels. This is in sharp contrast to traditional coils, which vary in diameter in anticipation of line weights used. Put another way, prior art has taught that individual reels are used for specific and limited types of pessca activities. The scale tested and shown in Figure 3 eliminates that notion and solves the problem of versatility that is not recognized by the prior art. It is worth noting that the prior art has been a very popular field in the last five decades. The weight as referred to herein means the total weight of the entire fishing reel ready to be used for fishing, less the fishing line. The coil diameter means the largest diameter of the outer face 5 (or any other part in front of the face 5) and not the diameter of the channel 4 of the inner face 6 or skirt 7 in figure 1. The dimensions of other parts of the coil assembly both forward and backward of the outer face 5 may vary in different embodiments of this invention. In the present invention, the weight of the entire spool body, including the spool, is less than 283 g. In the preferred embodiment, the weight of the entire reel is between 198 and 255 grams. The outer face 5 of the coil 3 is relatively large in diameter, preferably more than 5.08 cm in diameter and more preferably at least 5.71 cm in diameter.

In addition to versatility, the scale as described in figure 3 provides longer launch lengths. This is due in part to the tendency of the fishing line to acquire an "elastic recovery", that is, to retain a rolled shape after it has been wound. As the line is launched, this tendency to remain rolled up results in a sigmoidal shape as the line leaves a coil. With coil 3 of larger diameter, longer coils are formed and in this way the sigmoidal shape of the line has a longer period when released, looking more like an optimal straight line. The reduction in elastic line recovery and its associated problems is another distinct advantage. It is known that line bending and its effects are reduced as the coil diameter increases. The lightest line enthusiasts, however, will see they are advantage for the first time with the present invention. Additionally, the larger bobbin diameter, in combination with the gear ratio of approximately 4.57: 1 allows the fishing line to retract at a speed of approximately 83.8 cm per revolution of the crank 11. This speed is high in Comparison with most fishing reels, and results in faster line recovery and less wear to the moving parts of the reel 1. The imbalance effect of the rotor 15 is also reduced with lower rotary speeds.

According to this, what has been described is an improved rotating fishing reel that allows practical versatility in line sizes that have not been seen elsewhere. The unique combinations of coil diameters and total reel weights achieve this where all the other reels have failed. In addition, launch distances are improved. Another significant advantage is that the causes and effects of line elastic recovery and line bending are also substantially reduced. In view of the above, it will be seen that the various objects and advantages of this invention are achieved and other advantageous results are obtained. For example, channel 4 could have a variable diameter; the trailing parts may be in different locations; the types and sizes of gear may vary; the line winding can be done by means of a worm gear, a cam shoulder, or some other method; the bait assembly could incorporate more or fewer parts, and the outer face 5 could have several profiles or even different shapes to a circular shape. In addition, the spool 1 could be manufactured from any combination of materials that produce the same unique combinations of coil diameters and total spool weights, such as metal alloys, containing for example without limitation titanium or aluminum or both, mixed bodies of plastic, or coated materials, for example. These examples are illustrative only and are not exhaustive.

Since several changes could be made in the above constructions without departing from the scope of the invention, it is designed that all the matter contained in the above description as shown in the appended drawings is interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. In this way the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by the examples that they give.

Claims (18)

NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION CLAIMS

1. - A lightweight, versatile fishing reel for carrying a variety of fishing line weight sizes including: a coil having opposite faces comprising an inner face and an outer face with a generally cylindrical channel extending between the opposite sides; the outer face has a larger diameter of 5.08 cm but less than 10.16 cm to carry light or heavy weight test fishing line; the fishing reel, including the reel having a total weight of approximately 269 g or less; and the combination of the diameter of the outer face of said coil coupled with the weight of the reel provide the lightweight, versatile fishing reel for a variety of fishing line weight sizes.

2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, further characterized in that the outer face of said reel has a diameter of at least 5.71 cm, and said reel for fishing, including the reel, has a total weight of approximately 283 g. less.

3. The fishing reel according to claim 1, further characterized in that it additionally includes an anti-reverse mechanism.

4. - Eil reel for fishing according to claim 1, further characterized in that it additionally includes a drive mechanism.

5. The fishing reel according to claim 1, further characterized in that the reel is composed essentially of a material of mixed graphite body.

6. The fishing reel according to claim 1, further characterized in that the coil is composed of a metal alloy.

7. A lightweight fishing reel for carrying a lightweight fishing line or heavyweight fishing line comprising: a coil having opposite inner and outer faces with a generally cylindrical channel extending between the opposing faces said coil is constructed with a predetermined diameter along its outer face to carry light weight test fishing line or heavy weight test fishing line; and the ratio of the total weight of the fishing reel including the coil in grams and the diameter of the coil in centimeters is on the order of about 3.75: 1 or less for spool diameters of 5.08 cm or larger.

8. Fishing reel according to claim 7, further characterized in that the coil diameter is between 5.08 and 6.60 cm inclusive.

9. - The fishing reel according to claim 7, further characterized in that the total weight ratio of the fishing reel including the coil in grams and the diameter of the coil in centimeters is in the order of approximately 4: 1 or less for diameters of coil between 5.08 and 6.60 cm (inclusive).

10. A lightweight, versatile fishing reel for carrying a lightweight fishing line or a heavyweight fishing line comprising: a reel body having a crank mounted to said reel body, said crank in operable coupling with a drive mechanism within the spool body; a mounting post for attaching the reel body to a fishing rod; a rotor having a front end and a rear end at the front end of the spool body; a rotating cup at the front end of the rotor, said rotating cup includes a bait pick-up bracket; a line recovery mechanism; and a coil mounted in a plane transverse to the plane of the spool body, said spool has an outer face, a central channel and an inner face with skirt, the diameter of said outer face of the spool being larger than 5.71 cm, the diameter The outer face of the coil allows the coil to accommodate light weight test fishing line or heavy weight test fishing line, and the entire fishing reel has a weight of less than 269 g.

11. - The fishing reel according to claim 10, further characterized in that the outer face of the coil has a diameter of more than 5.08 cm and a weight of less than 255 g.

12. Fishing reel according to claim 10, further characterized in that the drive mechanism comprises gears.

13. Fishing reel according to claim 10, further characterized by additionally includes an anti-reverse mechanism. 14.- The fishing reel in accordance with the claim 10, further characterized in that the coil is made of a mixed graphite body material. 15. Fishing reel according to claim 10, further characterized in that said coil is made of a lightweight metal alloy. 16. The fishing reel according to claim 14, further characterized in that the metal alloy contains aluminum. 17. The fishing reel according to claim 14, further characterized in that the metal alloy contains titanium. 18.- The fishing reel in accordance with the claim 10, further characterized in that said gears are machine-cut gears in the form of a helix. APPENDIX SHEET SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A revolving, lightweight, improved, fixed-coil fishing reel is described that allows for versatility in line sizes, longer launches, and less line bending; The fishing reel includes a bobinei with a generally cylindrical channel extending between opposite faces; the outer face has a diameter of more than 5.08 cm; The fishing reel, including the reel, has a total weight of less than 269 9- P01 / 2F