JP7724167B2 - Dual-bearing reel - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a dual-bearing reel.

The dual-bearing reel described in Patent Document 1 is equipped with a clutch mechanism that transmits and interrupts the rotational force of the handle to the spool, and a clutch control mechanism that switches the clutch mechanism between a transmitting state and an interrupting state by operating a clutch operating member.

In this configuration, moving the clutch operating member from the first position to the second position rotates the clutch cam, and the clutch control mechanism alternately switches the clutch mechanism between a transmission state and a disengaged state. In this case, the clutch operating member is positioned in the first position both when the clutch mechanism is in the transmission state and when the clutch mechanism is in the disengaged state.

Like the dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 1, the dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 2 is equipped with a clutch mechanism and a clutch control mechanism. The clutch control mechanism has a clutch pawl and a clutch cam.

In this configuration, the clutch pawl has one tip. When the clutch operating member moves from the first position toward the second position, the tip of the clutch pawl presses against the ratchet teeth of the clutch cam. This causes the clutch cam to rotate, and the clutch control mechanism switches the clutch mechanism from a transmission state to a disengaged state. When the clutch mechanism is in the disengaged state, the clutch operating member is positioned in a third position located between the first and second positions.

When the clutch operating member moves from the third position toward the second position, the toe of the clutch pawl presses against the first positioning portion of the clutch cam. This causes the clutch cam to rotate, and the clutch control mechanism switches the clutch mechanism from a disengaged state to a transmitted state. When the clutch mechanism is in the transmitted state, the clutch operating member is located in the first position.

Patent No. 6518514 Patent No. 6914052

In the dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 1, the clutch operating member is positioned in the first position both when the clutch mechanism is in the engaged state and when the clutch mechanism is in the disengaged state, making it difficult for anglers to determine the state of the clutch mechanism by looking at the position of the clutch operating member. Furthermore, if the clutch operating member is positioned in the first position when the clutch mechanism is in the disengaged state, the angler has less space to perform thumbing.

In the dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 2, when the clutch mechanism is disengaged, the clutch operating member is positioned in a third position located between the first and second positions, thereby solving the problems encountered in Patent Document 1. However, in the dual-bearing reel of Patent Document 2, it was necessary to press the ratchet teeth and first positioning portion of the clutch cam with only one pawl, so in order to increase the number of ratchet teeth and first positioning portions positioned on the outer periphery of the clutch cam, it was necessary to increase the diameter of the clutch cam. Alternatively, it was difficult to reduce the diameter of the clutch cam without changing the number of ratchet teeth and first positioning portions.

The object of the present invention is to provide a dual-bearing reel that alleviates restrictions on the design of the clutch cam.

A dual-bearing reel according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a reel body, a spool, a handle, a clutch mechanism, a clutch operating member, and a clutch control mechanism. The spool is configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body. The handle is configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body. The clutch mechanism is provided between the spool and the handle.

The clutch operating member is movably mounted relative to the reel body. The clutch operating member moves relative to the reel body between a first position, a second position, and a third position located between the first and second positions.

The clutch control mechanism has a clutch pawl and a clutch cam. The clutch pawl is attached to the clutch operating member. The clutch cam is pressed by the clutch pawl to rotate only in a predetermined first direction. The clutch control mechanism controls the clutch mechanism by the rotation of the clutch cam.

The clutch pawl has a first pressing portion and a second pressing portion different from the first pressing portion. The clutch cam has a first pressed portion and a second pressed portion. The first pressed portion is pressed by the first pressing portion. The second pressed portion is positioned on the second direction side of the first pressed portion. The second direction is opposite to the first direction. The second pressed portion is pressed by the second pressing portion.

When the clutch operating member moves from the first position toward the second position, the first pressing portion presses the first pressed portion. When the clutch operating member moves from the third position toward the second position, the second pressing portion presses the second pressed portion.

In this dual-bearing reel, two pressing portions (first pressing portion and second pressing portion) separately press two pressed portions (first pressed portion and second pressed portion) depending on the position of the clutch operating member. This allows for a greater number of first pressed portions than in conventional technology. Alternatively, the diameter of the clutch cam can be reduced without changing the number of first pressed portions. In other words, with this dual-bearing reel, restrictions on clutch cam design can be relaxed compared to conventional technology.

In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the clutch control mechanism preferably switches the clutch mechanism between a first state and a second state different from the first state by rotating the clutch cam.

A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: The first state is a transmission state in which the rotational force of the handle is transmitted to the spool. The second state is a disconnection state in which the transmission of the rotational force of the handle to the spool is disconnected.

In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the second pressed portion is preferably at least partially offset from the first pressed portion in the axial direction relative to the central axis of rotation of the clutch cam.

In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the clutch pawl preferably further has a wall portion that regulates engagement of the second pressing portion with the first pressed portion.

In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the clutch pawl preferably further has a positioning portion that positions the clutch operating member at a third position relative to the reel body.

In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the claw portion having the first and second pressing portions and the positioning portion are preferably separate members.

A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: The claw portion is made of resin. The positioning portion is made of metal.

A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: The clutch operating member has a support plate. The support plate rotatably supports the clutch cam. The support plate is disposed between the reel body and the clutch cam. The clutch cam has an annular portion and a pressed claw. The pressed claw protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the annular portion. The pressed claw constitutes a first pressed portion and a second pressed portion. A gap is provided between the support plate and the pressed claw.

A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: The clutch operating member has a support plate. The support plate rotatably supports the clutch cam. The support plate is disposed between the reel body and the clutch cam. The clutch pawl has a positioning portion and a cover portion. The positioning portion positions the clutch operating member at a third position relative to the reel body. The cover portion is provided on the positioning portion. When the clutch operating member is positioned at the third position relative to the reel body and the clutch pawl and support plate are viewed from the outside in the axial direction, at least a portion of the cover portion overlaps the support plate.

A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: The reel body has a shaft portion. The clutch pawl further has a positioning portion. The positioning portion positions the clutch operating member at a third position relative to the reel body. The positioning portion engages with the shaft portion.

A dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention is preferably configured as follows: The reel body has a recess. The clutch pawl further has a positioning portion. The positioning portion positions the clutch operating member at a third position relative to the reel body. The positioning portion has a main body portion, an engaging portion, and a biasing member. The engaging portion is disposed on the main body portion. The engaging portion engages with the recess. The biasing member is disposed between the main body portion and the engaging portion. The biasing member biases the engaging portion.

In a dual-bearing reel according to another aspect of the present invention, the clutch pawl preferably has a first clutch pawl including a first pressing portion and a second clutch pawl including a second pressing portion.

This invention allows for relaxation of restrictions on the design of clutch cams in dual-bearing reels.

1 is an external perspective view of a dual-bearing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention; Cross-sectional view of a dual-bearing reel. FIG. 4 is a side view of the clutch control mechanism in a state where the clutch operating member is disposed in a first position (clutch-on state). FIG. 10 is a side view of the clutch control mechanism in a state where the clutch operating member is disposed in a second position (clutch-off state). FIG. 10 is a side view of the clutch control mechanism in a state where the clutch operating member is disposed in a third position (clutch-off state). FIG. 10 is a side view of the clutch control mechanism in a state where the clutch operating member is disposed in a second position (clutch on); FIG. FIG. FIG. 4 is a side view of the mechanism mounting plate, clutch operating member, and clutch cam of the reel body. Top view of the clutch cam. FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating the clutch return mechanism when the clutch operating member is disposed in a third position (before the return gear rotates). FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating the clutch return mechanism in a state where the clutch operating member is disposed in a third position (after the return gear has rotated). FIG. 10 is a side view of the clutch cam for explaining a modified example of the clutch cam. FIG. 10 is a top view of a clutch pawl for explaining a modified example of the clutch pawl. FIG. 10 is a top view of a clutch pawl for explaining a modified example of the clutch pawl. 10A and 10B are top views of a mechanism mounting plate and a clutch pawl for explaining modified examples of the mechanism mounting plate and the clutch pawl of the reel body. FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view of the clutch pawl of FIG. 12A. 10 is a top view of the mechanism mounting plate of the reel body and the clutch pawl for explaining a modified example of the clutch pawl. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, a dual-bearing reel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a reel body 3, a spool 5, a handle 7, and a clutch operating member 9. As shown in FIG. 2, the dual-bearing reel 1 further comprises a spool shaft 11, a pinion gear 13, a clutch mechanism 15, and a clutch control mechanism 17. As shown in FIG. 3A, the dual-bearing reel 1 further comprises a clutch return mechanism 19.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the spool shaft 11 has a spool axis X1. The clutch cam 49 of the clutch control mechanism 17, which will be described later, has a rotational center axis X2. The spool axis X1 and the rotational center axis X2 of the clutch cam 49 are concentric.

The axial direction includes the direction in which the spool axis X1 extends, the direction along the spool axis X1, the direction in which the rotation center axis X2 of the clutch cam 49 extends, or the direction along the rotation center axis X2 of the clutch cam 49. The radial direction includes the direction away from the spool axis X1 and the direction away from the rotation center axis X2 of the clutch cam 49.

The circumferential direction and rotational direction include the direction around the spool axis X1 and the direction around the rotational center axis X2 of the clutch cam 49. In this embodiment, the direction in which the clutch cam 49 rotates around the rotational center axis X2 is referred to as the first rotational direction R1. The rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction R1 is referred to as the second rotational direction R2.

As shown in FIG. 1, the reel body 3 includes a frame 21, a first side cover 23, and a second side cover 25. The reel body 3 further includes a display unit 27 attached to the frame 21.

As shown in FIG. 2, the frame 21 has a first side plate 29, a second side plate 31, and multiple connecting members 33. The first side plate 29 is disposed on the handle 7 side. The first side plate 29 has a side plate main body 35 and a mechanism mounting plate 37.

The mechanism mounting plate 37 is disposed between the side plate main body 35 and the first side cover 23. For example, the mechanism mounting plate 37 has a main body portion 37a and a tubular portion 37b. The main body portion 37a is attached to the side plate main body 35. The clutch operating member 9 and clutch control mechanism 17 are disposed in the main body portion 37a. The tubular portion 37b is formed integrally with the main body portion 37a. The pinion gear 13 and spool shaft 11 are inserted into the inner periphery of the tubular portion 37b.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the reel body 3 further has a shaft portion 28. The shaft portion 28 is provided on the mechanism mounting plate 37. The shaft portion 28 is formed integrally with the mechanism mounting plate 37. An arm portion 59, described below, abuts against the shaft portion 28. In this embodiment, an interference member 28a is provided on the shaft portion 28. The arm portion 59 abuts against the shaft portion 28 via the interference member 28a.

As shown in FIG. 2, the second side plate 31 is disposed axially at a distance from the first side plate 29. A spool 5 is disposed between the first side plate 29 and the second side plate 31. A plurality of connecting members 33 connect the first side plate 29 and the second side plate 31. The front connecting member 33 is formed in a cylindrical shape. A motor 34 is housed inside the front connecting member 33a. A rod attachment leg for attaching a fishing rod is integrally formed with the lower connecting member 33b. The first side cover 23 covers the first side plate 29. The second side cover 25 covers the second side plate 31.

As shown in FIG. 1, the handle 7 is configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body 3. For example, the handle 7 is provided on the first side cover 23 side. The handle 7 is supported so as to be rotatable relative to the reel body 3. The handle 7 is connected to a drive shaft (not shown). The rotational force of the handle 7 is transmitted to the drive shaft.

As shown in Figure 2, the spool 5 is configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body 3. For example, the spool 5 is attached to the spool shaft 11 so that it rotates integrally with the spool shaft 11. The spool 5 is rotatably supported on the reel body 3 via the spool shaft 11.

The spool shaft 11 is rotatably supported relative to the reel body 3. For example, the spool shaft 11 is rotatably supported relative to the first side plate 29 (side plate body 35). The spool shaft 11 is rotatably supported relative to a shaft support portion 32 provided on the second side plate 31. The shaft support portion 32 is attached to the second side plate 31. The spool shaft 11 is inserted into the inner periphery of the pinion gear 13.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pinion gear 13 is disposed on the outer periphery of the spool shaft 11 so as to move axially relative to the spool shaft 11. The pinion gear 13 is moved axially relative to the spool shaft 11 by a clutch control mechanism 17.

The pinion gear 13 rotates integrally with the spool shaft 11 and also rotates relative to the spool shaft 11 via the clutch mechanism 15. The pinion gear 13 is positioned on the outer periphery of the spool shaft 11.

For example, when the clutch mechanism 15 is in a clutch-on state (an example of a first state) described below, the pinion gear 13 rotates integrally with the spool shaft 11. When the clutch mechanism 15 is in a clutch-off state (an example of a second state) described below, the pinion gear 13 rotates relative to the spool shaft 11. Figure 2 shows an example when the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-on state.

The rotational force of the handle 7 or the motor 34 is transmitted to the pinion gear 13 via the spool drive mechanism 14. For example, the spool drive mechanism 14 has a drive shaft connected to the handle 7, a drive gear connected to the drive shaft, a planetary gear mechanism connected to the drive gear and the output shaft of the motor 34, and a rotation transmission mechanism connected to the planetary gear mechanism. The rotational force is transmitted to the pinion gear 13 from the rotation transmission mechanism.

As shown in Figure 2, the clutch mechanism 15 is disposed between the handle 7 and the spool 5. The clutch mechanism 15 transmits and cuts off the rotational force of the handle 7 to the spool 5. The clutch mechanism 15 is configured to be switchable between a clutch-on state and a clutch-off state that is different from the clutch-on state. The clutch-on state is a transmission state in which the rotational force of the handle 7 is transmitted to the spool 5. The clutch-off state is a cut-off state in which the transmission of the rotational force of the handle 7 to the spool 5 is cut off.

As shown in FIG. 2, the clutch mechanism 15 has a pin member 15a and an engagement recess 15b. The pin member 15a is provided on the spool shaft 11. Both ends of the pin member 15a protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the spool shaft 11. The engagement recess 15b is provided on the pinion gear 13. The clutch is in an on-state when the pin member 15a is engaged with the engagement recess 15b. The clutch is in an off-state when the pin member 15a is disengaged from the engagement recess 15b.

As shown in Figures 3A-3D, the clutch operating member 9 is used to operate the clutch control mechanism 17. The clutch operating member 9 is provided so as to be movable relative to the reel body 3. For example, the clutch operating member 9 moves relative to the reel body 3 between a first position shown in Figure 3A, a second position shown in Figure 3B, and a third position shown in Figure 3C. The third position is located between the first and second positions.

As shown in Figures 3A-3D, the clutch operating member 9 has an operating portion 39, a connecting arm 41, and a support plate 43. The operating portion 39 is the portion that is pressed by the angler (see Figure 1). The operating portion 39 is attached to the connecting arm 41. The connecting arm 41 is formed integrally with the support plate 43. The connecting arm 41 extends from the support plate 43 and passes through the hole 35a in the first side plate 29 (side plate main body 35). The operating portion 39 is attached to the tip of the connecting arm 41.

As shown in FIG. 2, the support plate 43 is disposed between the reel body 3 and the clutch control mechanism 17. For example, the support plate 43 is disposed axially between the mechanism mounting plate 37 and the clutch cam 49 of the clutch control mechanism 17, which will be described later.

As shown in Figures 3A-3D, the support plate 43 is rotatably mounted to the reel body 3. For example, the support plate 43 is rotatably mounted to the mechanism mounting plate 37. The support plate 43 rotatably supports the clutch cam 49.

As shown in FIG. 3A, a support shaft 43a is provided on the support plate 43. The support shaft 43a pivotally supports a clutch pawl 47 of the clutch control mechanism 17 (described below). The support shaft 43a is provided on the support plate 43 so as to extend in the axial direction. The support shaft 43a may be formed integrally with the support plate 43 or may be formed separately from the support plate 43.

The clutch operating member 9 having the above configuration is biased from the second position toward the first position by the first torsion spring 45. For example, as shown in Figures 3A-3D, the first spring arm 45a of the first torsion spring 45 engages with the support plate 43. The second spring arm 45b of the first torsion spring 45 engages with the mechanism mounting plate 37.

In this configuration, as shown in Figures 3A and 3B, when the clutch operating member 9 moves from the first position to the second position, the support plate 43 rotates relative to the mechanism mounting plate 37, twisting the first torsion spring 45. As a result, the first torsion spring 45 urges the clutch operating member 9 from the second position toward the first position due to its restoring force.

The clutch control mechanism 17 controls the clutch mechanism 15 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the clutch control mechanism 17 controls the clutch mechanism 15 by rotating the clutch cam 49. More specifically, the clutch control mechanism 17 switches the clutch mechanism 15 between a clutch-on state and a clutch-off state by rotating the clutch cam 49. As shown in FIG. 2, the clutch control mechanism 17 is disposed between the first side cover 23 and the first side plate 29.

As shown in Figures 3A-3D, the clutch control mechanism 17 has a clutch pawl 47 and a clutch cam 49. The clutch control mechanism 17 also has a yoke support member 51, a clutch yoke 53, a pinion gear 13, and a coil spring 55 (see Figures 2 and 5). The clutch pawl 47 is pivotally attached to the clutch operating member 9. For example, the clutch pawl 47 is pivotally attached to the support plate 43.

As shown in FIG. 4, the clutch pawl 47 has a pawl portion 57 and an arm portion 59 (an example of a positioning portion). The pawl portion 57 has a main body portion 61 and a pressing portion 63. The main body portion 61 has an attachment hole 61a. The attachment hole 61a is attached to the support shaft 43a of the support plate 43.

The pressing portion 63 is formed integrally with the main body portion 61. For example, as shown in Figures 3A-3D, when the main body portion 61 is attached to the support shaft 43a of the support plate 43, the pressing portion 63 is positioned to face the outer periphery of the clutch cam 49.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pressing portion 63 has a first pressing portion 63a, a second pressing portion 63b, and a restricting wall 63c (an example of a wall portion). The first pressing portion 63a is provided on the first rotation direction R1 side of the pressing portion 63. The second pressing portion 63b is different from the first pressing portion 63a. The second pressing portion 63b is provided on the second rotation direction R2 side of the pressing portion 63. The second pressing portion 63b is disposed at a distance from the first pressing portion 63a in the second rotation direction R2. The axial length of the second pressing portion 63b is shorter than the axial length of the first pressing portion 63a.

The restricting wall 63c is provided between the first pressing portion 63a and the second pressing portion 63b. The restricting wall 63c abuts against the radial outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a of the clutch cam 49 (described below). This allows the second pressing portion 63b to pass through the first pressed portion 69a without engaging with the first pressed portion 69a. In other words, the restricting wall 63c restricts engagement of the second pressing portion 63b with the first pressed portion 69a.

As shown in FIG. 4, the arm portion 59 is provided on the claw portion 57. For example, the arm portion 59 is formed integrally with the claw portion 57. As shown in FIG. 3C, the arm portion 59 engages with the shaft portion 28 of the reel body 3. For example, the tip of the arm portion 59 abuts against the shaft portion 28 of the mechanism mount plate 37. More specifically, the tip of the arm portion 59 is formed in a hook shape. The tip of the arm portion 59 engages with the shaft portion 28 via the interference member 28a. As a result, the arm portion 59 positions the clutch operating member 9 at the third position relative to the reel body 3.

As shown in Figures 3A-3D, the clutch pawl 47 having the above configuration is biased toward the clutch cam 49 by the second torsion spring 65. For example, the coil portion 65a of the second torsion spring 65 is disposed on the support shaft 43a of the support plate 43. The coil portion 65a is prevented from coming off by a retaining member (not shown).

The third spring arm 65b of the second torsion spring 65 engages with the support plate 43. The fourth spring arm of the second torsion spring 65 engages with the hole 63d (see Figure 4) of the pressing portion 63. With this configuration, the second torsion spring 65 biases the pressing portion 63 of the clutch pawl 47 toward the clutch cam 49.

As shown in Figures 3A-3D, the clutch cam 49 is rotatably arranged relative to the reel body 3. For example, the clutch cam 49 is rotatably arranged relative to the mechanism mounting plate 37 of the reel body 3. The clutch cam 49 is pressed by the clutch pawl 47, causing it to rotate only in the first rotation direction R1.

As shown in Figure 5, the clutch cam 49 has an annular portion 67, multiple ratchet teeth 69 (pressure-receiving pawls), and multiple cam portions 71. The reference numerals indicating the ratchet teeth 69 and the cam portion 71 in Figure 5 are only given to one component.

The annular portion 67 is formed in an annular shape. As shown in Figure 6, the annular portion 67 is disposed on the support plate 43. The annular portion 67 is disposed radially outward from the cylindrical portion 37b (see Figure 2) of the mechanism mounting plate 37.

As shown in FIG. 5, the ratchet teeth 69 are provided on the outer periphery of the annular portion 67. For example, the ratchet teeth 69 are arranged circumferentially at intervals. Each of the ratchet teeth 69 protrudes radially outward from the outer periphery 67a of the annular portion 67. Each of the ratchet teeth 69 is formed integrally with the outer periphery 67a of the annular portion 67. In this embodiment, the ratchet teeth 69 include eight ratchet teeth 69.

As shown in Figures 6 and 7, each ratchet tooth 69 has a first pressed portion 69a and a second pressed portion 69b. Each ratchet tooth 69 further has a first inclined surface 69c, a top surface 69d, and a second inclined surface 69e.

The first pressed portion 69a is pressed by the first pressing portion 63a. The first pressed portion 69a is provided at the upstream end of each ratchet tooth 69 in the first rotation direction R1. The first pressed portion 69a includes a radially outer surface 69f.

The second pressed portion 69b is pressed by the second pressing portion 63b. The second pressed portion 69b is positioned closer to the first rotation direction R1 than the first pressed portion 69a. For example, for ratchet teeth 69 that are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction, the second pressed portion 69b is positioned closer to the second rotation direction R2 than the first pressed portion 69a.

The second pressed portion 69b is provided radially outward from the outer peripheral surface 67a of the annular portion 67. The second pressed portion 69b is provided on the tip surface of the ratchet tooth 69. The second pressed portion 69b is formed in a concave shape on the tip surface of the ratchet tooth 69.

As shown in FIG. 6, the second pressed portion 69b is at least partially offset from the first pressed portion 69a in the axial direction. For example, the axial range of the second pressed portion 69b is different from the axial range of the first pressed portion 69a. The axial length of the second pressed portion 69b is shorter than the axial length of the first pressed portion 69a.

As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the first inclined surface 69c extends from the outer peripheral surface 67a of the annular portion 67 toward the second pressed portion 69b and is connected to the second pressed portion 69b. The top surface 69d is located radially outward from the outer peripheral surface 67a of the annular portion 67. The top surface 69d forms the tip surface of the ratchet tooth 69.

The top surface 69d extends circumferentially between the second pressed portion 69b and the second inclined surface 69e. The top surface 69d is connected to the second pressed portion 69b and the second inclined surface 69e. The second inclined surface 69e extends from the top surface 69d toward the radially outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a and is connected to the radially outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a.

As shown in FIG. 7, the distance from the radial outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a to the rotation center axis X2 is smaller than the distance from the top surface 69d to the rotation center axis X2. The distance from the radial outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a to the rotation center axis X2 is greater than the distance from the outer peripheral surface 67a of the annular portion 67 to the rotation center axis X2.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the multiple cam portions 71 are provided on the annular portion 67. For example, the multiple cam portions 71 are arranged at intervals from one another in the circumferential direction. Each of the multiple cam portions 71 protrudes axially from the annular portion 67. Each of the multiple cam portions 71 is formed integrally with the annular portion 67. In this embodiment, the multiple cam portions 71 include eight cam portions 71.

As shown in Figures 6 and 7, each cam portion 71 has a positioning recess 71a, a third inclined surface 71b, a fourth inclined surface 71c, and an upright surface 71d. The positioning recess 71a is provided at the top of each cam portion 71. The positioning recess 71a is formed in a concave shape at the top of each cam portion 71. The positioning recess 71a positions the clutch yoke 53 in the clutch-off state.

The third inclined surface 71b extends from the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67 toward the positioning recess 71a and is connected to the positioning recess 71a. The fourth inclined surface 71c extends from the positioning recess 71a toward the upper end of the standing surface 71d and is connected to the upper end of the standing surface 71d. The standing surface 71d extends from the fourth inclined surface 71c toward the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67 and is connected to the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67.

As shown in Figure 6, the distance from the upper end of the erected surface 71d to the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67 is shorter than the distance from the connection between the positioning recess 71a and the fourth inclined surface 71c to the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67.

As shown in Figures 3A-3D, the yoke support member 51 is attached to the reel body 3. For example, the yoke support member 51 is fixed to the mechanism mounting plate 37.

As shown in FIG. 5, the yoke support member 51 has a mounting portion 51a and a pair of guide shafts 51b. The mounting portion 51a is formed in an annular shape. The mounting portion 51a is fixed to the mechanism mounting plate 37. Each of the pair of guide shafts 51b is formed in a rod shape. The pair of guide shafts 51b are provided on the mounting portion 51a. When the mounting portion 51a is fixed to the mechanism mounting plate 37, the pair of guide shafts 51b extend in the axial direction.

As shown in Figure 5, the clutch yoke 53 has a yoke body 53a, a pair of guide holes 53b, a gear engagement portion 53c, and a cam engagement portion 53d. The yoke body 53a is formed to be substantially elongated in one direction.

A pair of guide holes 53b are provided in the yoke body 53a. The pair of guide holes 53b penetrate the yoke body 53a. A pair of guide shafts 51b are inserted into the pair of guide holes 53b, respectively.

As a result, the clutch yoke 53 is guided axially along the pair of guide shafts 51b. For example, when the clutch cam 49 rotates in the first rotation direction R1, the clutch yoke 53 moves in the axial direction away from the spool 5 and in the axial direction toward the spool 5.

The gear engagement portion 53c is provided in the center of the yoke body 53a. For example, the gear engagement portion 53c is formed in a semicircular shape. The gear engagement portion 53c engages with the annular recess 13a of the pinion gear 13. This allows the clutch yoke 53 to move axially together with the pinion gear 13.

The cam engagement portions 53d are provided at both ends of the yoke body 53a. The cam engagement portions 53d engage with the cam portions 71 of the clutch cam 49. For example, as shown in Figures 3A and 3D, when the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-on state, the cam engagement portions 53d are positioned on the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67, between circumferentially adjacent cam portions 71. As shown in Figures 3B and 3C, when the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-off state, the cam engagement portions 53d are positioned in the positioning recesses 71a of the cam portions 71.

As shown in FIG. 2, the coil spring 55 is positioned radially outward from the spool shaft 11. The coil spring 55 is positioned axially between the clutch yoke 53 and the first side cover 23. As a result, the coil spring 55 biases the clutch yoke 53 in the axial direction toward the spool 5.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the clutch return mechanism 19 has a return gear 73 and a clutch cam 49. The return gear 73 is connected to the drive shaft 70. The return gear 73 rotates together with the drive shaft 70. For example, when the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-off state as shown in FIG. 8A, if the handle 7 rotates in the line winding direction M as shown in FIG. 8B, the return gear 73 rotates. As a result, one of the multiple gear teeth 73a of the return gear 73 presses one of the multiple ratchet teeth 69 of the clutch cam 49, causing the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotational direction R1.

The clutch control mechanism 17 operates as shown in Figures 3A to 3D. As shown in Figure 3A, when the clutch operating member 9 is in the first position, the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-on state. In this state, the cam engagement portion 53d of the clutch yoke 53 is positioned on the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67 between circumferentially adjacent cam portions 71. The first pressing portion 63a and second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 are positioned between circumferentially adjacent ratchet teeth 69.

First, as shown in Figures 3A and 3B, when the angler presses the operating portion 39 of the clutch operating member 9 and the operating portion 39 of the clutch operating member 9 moves from the first position to the second position, the first pressing portion 63a of the clutch pawl 47 presses the first pressed portion 69a of the clutch cam 49. This causes the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotational direction R1.

This rotation of the clutch cam 49 causes the cam engagement portion 53d of the clutch yoke 53 to move up the third inclined surface 71b of the cam portion 71 and into the positioning recess 71a. This switches the clutch mechanism 15 from the clutch-on state to the clutch-off state.

When the angler releases his or her finger from the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39), the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39) moves from the second position to the third position, as shown in Figures 3B and 3C. In this case, the clutch pawl 47 moves in the second rotation direction R2. At this time, the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 moves up the first inclined surface 69c of the ratchet tooth 69, and the arm portion 59 of the clutch pawl 47 abuts against the shaft portion 28 of the reel body 3 (mechanism mounting plate 37).

As a result, the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 is positioned on the top surface 69d of the chute tooth (see Figure 7). In this state, the cam engagement portion 53d of the clutch yoke 53 is positioned in the positioning recess 71a, and the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-off state.

Next, as shown in Figures 3C and 3D, when the angler presses the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39) and the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39) moves from the third position to the second position, the second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 presses the second pressed portion 69b of the clutch cam 49. This causes the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotation direction R1. At this time, the arm portion 59 of the clutch pawl 47 disengages from the shaft portion 28 of the reel body 3 (mechanism mounting plate 37).

This rotation of the clutch cam 49 disengages the cam engagement portion 53d of the clutch yoke 53 from the positioning recess 71a. The cam engagement portion 53d of the clutch yoke 53 then descends the fourth inclined surface 71c of the cam portion 71 (see Figure 7) and is positioned on the front surface 67b of the annular portion 67 between circumferentially adjacent cam portions 71. This switches the clutch mechanism 15 from the clutch-off state to the clutch-on state.

When the angler releases his or her finger from the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39), the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39) moves from the second position to the first position, as shown in Figures 3D and 3A. In this case, the clutch pawl 47 moves in the second rotation direction R2.

At this time, the first pressing portion 63a and second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 move along the outer surface of the ratchet tooth 69 shown in Figure 7. For example, the first pressing portion 63a and second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 move along the top surface 69d of the ratchet tooth 69 and descend the second inclined surface 69e of the ratchet tooth 69.

When the first pressing portion 63a and second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 reach the radially outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a, the restriction wall 63c (see Figure 4) of the clutch pawl 47 comes into contact with the radially outer surface 69f of the first pressed portion 69a. The first pressing portion 63a and second pressing portion 63b of the clutch pawl 47 are then positioned between circumferentially adjacent ratchet teeth 69. This causes the clutch operating member 9 (operating portion 39) to return to the first position.

As shown in Figures 8A and 8B, the clutch return mechanism 19 operates. When the clutch mechanism 15 is in the clutch-off state as shown in Figure 8A, if the angler rotates the handle 7 in the line reeling direction M as shown in Figure 8B, the return gear 73 rotates.

This rotation of the return gear 73 causes the gear teeth 73a of the return gear 73 to press the first pressed portion 69a of the clutch cam 49. This causes the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotational direction R1, and the clutch mechanism 15 is switched from the clutch-off state to the clutch-on state as shown in Figure 3A. The operation of the clutch yoke 53 at this time is the same as the operation of the clutch yoke 53 of the clutch control mechanism 17.

In a dual-bearing reel 1 having the above configuration, the first pressing portion 63a and the second pressing portion 63b press the first pressed portion 69a and the second pressed portion 69b separately, depending on the position of the clutch operating member 9. This allows for a greater number of first pressed portions 69a than in conventional technology. Alternatively, the diameter of the clutch cam 49 can be reduced without changing the number of first pressed portions 69a. In other words, with this dual-bearing reel 1, restrictions on the design of the clutch cam 49 can be relaxed compared to conventional technology.

The above describes one embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Modification 1
The clutch cam 49 may be configured as follows. In Modification 1, as shown in Fig. 9 , the annular portion 67 of the clutch cam 49 has a mounting surface 67c. The mounting surface 67c is disposed on the support plate 43 of the clutch operating member 9. With the mounting surface 67c disposed on the support plate 43, a gap G is provided between the multiple ratchet teeth 69 of the clutch cam 49 and the support plate 43.

In this configuration, when the clutch cam 49 rotates in the first rotational direction R1 relative to the support plate 43, the arrangement surface 67c slides against the support plate 43. In this case, the multiple ratchet teeth 69 do not slide against the support plate 43. This allows the clutch cam 49 to rotate smoothly in the first rotational direction R1.

Modification 2
The clutch pawl 147 may be configured as follows. In Modification 2, as shown in FIG. 10 , the pawl portion 157 and the arm portion 159 are separate members. The pawl portion 157 is formed from resin. The arm portion 159 is formed from metal. The arm portion 159 is preferably formed by press molding. The arm portion 159 has an attachment portion 159 a and an arm body 159 b. The attachment portion 159 a is attached to the pawl portion 157. The arm body 159 b is formed integrally with the attachment portion 159 a. This configuration allows the arm portion 159 to be elastically deformed in an appropriate manner. This allows the clutch operating member 9 to be appropriately positioned at the third position relative to the reel body 3.

Modification 3
The clutch pawl 247 may be configured as follows. In a third modification, as shown in FIG. 11 , the clutch pawl 247 further includes a cover portion 64. The cover portion 64 is provided on the arm portion 59. When the clutch operating member 9 is positioned in the third position relative to the reel body 3 and the clutch pawl 47 and the support plate 43 are viewed from the outside in the axial direction, at least a portion of the cover portion 64 overlaps the support plate 43. In this configuration, the gap between the arm portion 59 of the clutch pawl 47 and the support plate 43 is covered by the cover portion 64. This allows the cover portion 64 to prevent foreign matter from entering the gap.

Variation 4
The reel body 3 and the clutch pawl 347 may be configured as follows. In Modification 4, as shown in Figure 12A, the mechanism mount plate 37 of the reel body 3 has a recess 37c. As shown in Figures 12A and 12B, the arm portion 259 of the clutch pawl 347 has a main body portion 259a, a shaft member 259b (an example of an engaging portion), and a coil spring 259c (an example of a biasing member).

Axis member 259b is disposed in main body portion 259a. Coil spring 159c is disposed between main body portion 259a and shaft member 259b. Shaft member 259b engages with recess 37c. For example, coil spring 259c is disposed in hole 259d in main body portion 259a. One end of coil spring 259c abuts the bottom of hole 259d. The other end of coil spring 259c abuts one end of shaft member 259b. As a result, shaft member 259b is biased by coil spring 259c. The other end of shaft member 259b engages with recess 37c.

An engagement wall 37d is formed in the recess 37c, with which the other end of the shaft member 259b engages. The other end of the shaft member 259b abuts against the engagement wall 37d, positioning the clutch operating member 9 (operating unit 39) in the third position. With this configuration, even if an angler operates the clutch operating member 9 (operating unit 39) from the third position toward the first position while the clutch operating member 9 (operating unit 39) is in the third position, the shaft member 259b retracts into the hole 259d, preventing damage to the arm portion 259.

Variation 5
The clutch pawl 447 may be configured as follows: In a fifth modification, as shown in Fig. 13, the clutch pawl 447 has a first clutch pawl 447a and a second clutch pawl 447b.

The first clutch pawl 447a is pivotally mounted on the mechanism mounting plate 37 of the reel body 3. The first clutch pawl 447a is biased toward the clutch cam 49 by a torsion spring 448a. The first clutch pawl 447a includes a first pressing portion 63a.

The second clutch pawl 447b is pivotally mounted on the mechanism mounting plate 37 of the reel body 3. The second clutch pawl 447b is biased toward the clutch cam 49 by a torsion spring 448b. The second clutch pawl 447b includes a second pressing portion 63b. The second clutch pawl 447b is positioned at a distance from the first clutch pawl 447a in the second rotational direction R2.

In this configuration, when the operating portion 39 of the clutch operating member 9 moves from the first position to the second position, the first pressing portion 63a of the first clutch pawl 447a presses the first pressed portion 69a of the clutch cam 49. This causes the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotational direction R1.

When the operating portion 39 of the clutch operating member 9 moves from the third position to the second position, the second pressing portion 63b of the second clutch pawl 447b presses the second pressed portion 69b of the clutch cam 49. This causes the clutch cam 49 to rotate in the first rotation direction R1. Even with this configuration, the clutch control mechanism 17 can be operated in the same way as in the previous embodiment.

1 Dual-bearing reel 3 Reel body 5 Spool 7 Handle 9 Clutch operating member 28 Shaft portion 15 Clutch mechanism 17 Clutch control mechanism 37c Recess 43 Support plate 47, 147, 247, 347, 447 Clutch pawl 49 Clutch cam 57, 157 Pawl portion 59, 159, 259 Arm portion 61 Arm body portion 63 Pressing portion 63a First pressing portion 63b Second pressing portion 64 Cover portion 67 Annular portion 69 Ratchet teeth 69a First pressed portion 69b Second pressed portion 63c Restricting wall 259b Shaft member 259c Coil spring 447a First clutch pawl 447b Second clutch pawl R1 First rotation direction R2 Second rotation direction X1 Spool axis X2 Rotation center axis

Claims (13)

The reel body and
a spool configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body;
a handle configured to be rotatable relative to the reel body;
a clutch mechanism provided between the spool and the handle;
a clutch operating member that is movably provided relative to the reel body and that moves relative to the reel body between a first position, a second position, and a third position that is located between the first position and the second position;
a clutch control mechanism including a clutch pawl provided on the clutch operating member and a clutch cam that rotates only in a predetermined first direction by being pressed by the clutch pawl, the clutch control mechanism controlling the clutch mechanism by the rotation of the clutch cam;
Equipped with
The clutch pawl has a first pressing portion and a second pressing portion different from the first pressing portion,
the clutch cam has a first pressed portion that is pressed by the first pressing portion, and a second pressed portion that is disposed on a second direction side of the first pressed portion that is opposite to the first direction and is pressed by the second pressing portion,
When the clutch operating member moves from the first position toward the second position, the first pressing portion presses the first pressed portion,
When the clutch operating member moves from the third position toward the second position, the second pressing portion presses the second pressed portion.
Dual bearing reel.
The clutch control mechanism switches the clutch mechanism between a first state and a second state different from the first state by rotation of the clutch cam.
2. The dual-bearing reel according to claim 1.
the first state is a transmission state in which a rotational force of the handle is transmitted to the spool,
The second state is a disconnection state in which transmission of the rotational force of the handle to the spool is interrupted.
3. The dual-bearing reel according to claim 2.
the second pressed portion is at least partially misaligned with the first pressed portion in an axial direction relative to the rotation center axis of the clutch cam;
A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The clutch pawl further includes a wall portion that regulates engagement of the second pressing portion with the first pressed portion.
A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The clutch pawl further has a positioning portion that positions the clutch operating member at the third position relative to the reel body.
A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The claw portion having the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion and the positioning portion are separate members.
7. A dual-bearing reel according to claim 6.
The claw portion is made of resin, and the positioning portion is made of metal.
8. A dual-bearing reel according to claim 7.
the clutch operating member has a support plate that is disposed between the reel body and the clutch cam and rotatably supports the clutch cam,
the clutch cam has an annular portion and pressed claws that protrude from an outer peripheral surface of the annular portion and constitute the first pressed portion and the second pressed portion,
A gap is provided between the support plate and the pressed claw.
A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
the clutch operating member has a support plate that is disposed between the reel body and the clutch cam and rotatably supports the clutch cam,
the clutch pawl has a positioning portion that positions the clutch operating member at the third position relative to the reel body, and a cover portion that is provided on the positioning portion,
When the clutch operating member is located at the third position relative to the reel body, at least a portion of the cover portion overlaps the support plate when the clutch pawl and the support plate are viewed from the outside in the axial direction.
A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
The reel body has a shaft portion,
the clutch pawl further has a positioning portion that positions the clutch operating member at the third position relative to the reel body,
The positioning portion engages with the shaft portion.
A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 10.
the reel body has a recess,
the clutch pawl further has a positioning portion that positions the clutch operating member at the third position relative to the reel body,
the positioning portion has a main body portion, an engaging portion disposed on the main body portion, and a biasing member disposed between the main body portion and the engaging portion and biases the engaging portion;
The engaging portion engages with the recessed portion.
A dual-bearing reel according to any one of claims 1 to 10.
The clutch pawl has a first clutch pawl including the first pressing portion and a second clutch pawl including the second pressing portion.
2. The dual-bearing reel according to claim 1.