JPH04365438A - Fishing reel - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a fishing reel having a continuously functioning information means for notifying an amount of fishig line drawn even by repeated operation of automatically stopping action in a fishing zone. CONSTITUTION:A fishing reel equipped fixedly or detachably with a sensor 11, an information means 9 for notifying an amount of fishing line drawn based on the signal from the sensor 11, a first battery to supply power to the sensor and the means and a second battery to supply power to an actuator 7 of an automatically stopping means A in a fishing zone.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION The present invention comprises a sensor for determining the amount of fishing line being let out from a rotating body that winds the fishing line, and a notification means for outputting the amount of fishing line being let out based on a signal from this sensor. With the rotating body set to freely rotate, if it is detected that the amount of fishing line let out from the rotating body reaches a predetermined value based on a signal from the sensor, the free rotation of the rotating body is prevented. The present invention relates to an improvement in a fishing reel including an automatic shelf stop means for actuating an actuator.

0002

[Prior Art] Taking an electric reel as a fishing reel configured as described above, in the conventional reel, the amount of rotation of the roller that comes into contact with the fishing line wound around the spool (rotating body), or the amount of rotation of the spool (rotating body) Many fishing rods are equipped with sensors that measure the amount of rotation of the fishing line, and the amount of fishing line let out is determined by processing the signals from these sensors, and the resulting value is output to a notification means such as a liquid crystal display. There is also an automatic shelf stopping means that uses an electromagnetic solenoid type actuator to engage and operate a clutch mechanism installed in a spool transmission system (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-150228). In addition, in this type of electric reel, the power to drive the spool in the winding direction is supplied from a relatively large-capacity power source such as an external battery, so the liquid crystal display and actuator each require power from this external power source. It is configured to be driven by.

0003

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] Now, considering the notification means and automatic shelf stopping means for grasping the amount of fishing line being fed out as described above, it is clear that these means are not only electric reels, but also manual reeling types. This is a feature that should be included in small boat fishing reels. However, since the actuator for automatic shelf stop requires a relatively large current when it is driven, if the actuator is equipped with an internal battery and is configured to supply power from the battery to each means, it is difficult to use the battery. During actual fishing, the actuator not only becomes unable to drive in a relatively short period of time, but also becomes unable to notify the amount of fishing line being let out, making it extremely difficult to handle. There's room. In order to eliminate this inconvenience, it is possible to supply power from an external battery or the like, but since it would be equipped with a cord like an electric reel, the operability would be reduced. An object of the present invention is to provide a fishing reel which is equipped with the above-mentioned notification means and automatic shelf stop means, and which allows the notification means to continue functioning even if the actuator of the automatic shelf stop means is repeatedly driven during actual fishing. The point lies in the composition.

0004

[Means for Solving the Problems] As mentioned at the beginning, the present invention is characterized by having a notification means operated by a signal from a sensor, and an automatic shelf stop means which operates an actuator to prevent free rotation of a rotating body. A fishing reel comprising a first battery that supplies power only to the sensor and the notification means, and a second battery that supplies power to the actuator, or is configured to be attachable. Its functions and effects are as follows.

[0005]

[Function] If the above characteristics are configured as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, for example, the actuator 7 of the automatic shelf stop means A is repeatedly operated during actual fishing, and the second battery 15 is exhausted and the drive of the actuator 7 is stopped. Even in the event of failure, the first battery 14 is hardly consumed, so the notification means 9 can be driven based on the signals from the sensors 11, 11. In other words, in the present invention, by providing a dedicated battery for driving the actuator 7, which consumes a large amount of power, even if this battery runs out, the function of the notification means 9 can be maintained without impairing the function.

[0006]

[Effects of the Invention] Therefore, a fishing reel is rationally constructed which is equipped with both an alarm means and an automatic shelf stop means, and in which the alarm means continues to function even if the actuator of the automatic shelf stop means is repeatedly driven during actual fishing. It was done.

[0007]

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be explained based on the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a level winder 2, a spool 3 as a rotating body for winding fishing line, and a thumb rest 4 are arranged between the left and right side cases 1, 1. A control case 5 is disposed between the upper parts of the spool 3, a handle 6 is provided outside the right side case 1, and a transmission between the spool 3 and the handle 6 is provided inside the right side case 1. A manual winding type double-bearing reel is constructed by providing a clutch mechanism C for disconnecting, and an automatic shelf stop means A for engaging the clutch mechanism C using an electromagnetic solenoid type actuator 7 as in the conventional example described above.

The control case 5 is equipped with a plurality of control switches 8 . , 11 are configured to measure the number of rotations of the spool 3 by the magnetic force of a magnet 13 provided on a wheel 12 that meshes with a gear portion 3G formed on the spool 3, and the control device 10 receives signals from the sensors 11, 11. , and calculates the amount of fishing line let out from the spool 3 based on preset data and outputs it to the liquid crystal display 9.

Furthermore, the left side case 1 is equipped with a button-shaped first battery 14 for performing the above-mentioned notification operation and a button-shaped second battery 15 for operating the automatic shelf stop means A, respectively. A waterproof case 16 is provided for each first
The power from the battery 14 is supplied to the control case 5 at the same voltage, and the power from the second battery 15 is boosted to 12 volts and then supplied to the actuator 7 via the control case 5. Note that the batteries 14 and 15 are prevented from falling off by screw-type lid members 17 and 17, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 3, this waterproof case 16 includes a first transistor 18, a booster circuit 19, a first switching means 20, a pair of capacitors 21, 21, a voltage measuring circuit 22, and a second switching means 23, respectively. Interior is
In this control system, when performing automatic shelf stop control, the first transistor 18 is turned on to increase the voltage of the second battery 15, and the voltage measurement circuit 22 is used to increase the voltage of the capacitor 21.
The charging state of the capacitors 21, 21 is determined, and by switching the first switching means 20, the pair of capacitors 21, 21 are charged with a boosted voltage. By the way,
This control system operates so that the charging operation is performed again even when the voltage of the capacitors 21, 21 in a charged state decreases.

When it is determined from the signal from the sensor 11 that the work in progress has reached a predetermined depth during automatic shelf stop control, the second transistor 24 installed in the control case 5 is turned on to turn on the actuator. 7 to engage and operate the clutch mechanism C.

[Other Embodiments] In addition to the above embodiments, the present invention includes
For example, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG.
4, a storage space is formed inside the thumb rest 4 to accommodate a relatively large capacity manganese or alkaline battery, and the second battery 15 is housed therein. Each battery can be placed in various locations, such as in a closed position. Moreover, in the present invention, the first and second
At least one of the batteries may be housed in the reel main body in a non-replaceable state, or the power from the second battery may be configured to be supplied to the actuator without boosting the voltage, and the automatic shelf stop means may be configured to be similar to the conventional example. It can be applied not only to structures but also to various forms. Further, in the present invention, the notification means may be configured to notify the fishing line payout amount in human language using a PCM sound source or the like.

[0013] Although reference numerals are written in the claims for convenience of comparison with the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the structure shown in the accompanying drawings.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

[Figure 1] Overall plan view of a fishing reel

[Figure 2] Partially cutaway side view of fishing reel

[Figure 3] Block circuit diagram of control system

[Fig. 4] Overall plan view of a fishing reel according to another embodiment

[Figure 5]
Vertical cross section of thumb rest

[Explanation of symbols]

3 Rotating body 7 Actuator 9. Notification means 11 Sensor 14 First battery 15 Second battery A Automatic shelf stop means

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A sensor (11) for determining the amount of fishing line let out from a rotating body (3) for winding the fishing line, and a notification means (9) for outputting the amount of fishing line let out based on a signal from this sensor (11). ), and with the rotating body (3) set to freely rotate, the sensor (1
Based on the signal from 1), when it is detected that the amount of fishing line let out from the rotating body (3) has reached a predetermined value, the actuator (7) is activated to prevent the free rotation of the rotating body (3). A fishing reel comprising an automatic shelf stop means (A) to be activated, the first battery (14) supplying power to each of the sensor (11) and the notification means (9).
), and a second supplying power to the actuator (7).
A fishing reel that includes a battery (15) or is configured to be attachable.