Abstract: A dual-bearing reel component, whose obverse face is paint-coated, is furnished with: a base element, a ground coating formed by painting on an obverse-layer side of the base element, and a metallic coating layer having a mirroring effect and formed semitransparently on an obverse-layer side of the ground coating. The paint-coated component of the present invention improves the design of paint-coated components in their outward look.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a reel body; a spool rotatably supported by the reel body; a revolutions counter detector for detecting number of revolutions of the spool; a line measurement device for measuring line length based on the result detected by the revolutions counter detector; an informing device for informing an angler about fishing information; a receiver for receiving a signal which includes the fishing information and is transmitted from a transmitter; and a controller for controlling the informing device to inform the angler about the fishing information from the receiver.

Abstract: Parts inexpensively coated that yet are difficult to mar. The reel body 1 of a double bearing reel is given as an example of a part superficially coated in accordance with the invention. It includes a metallic base portion 10, an oxide film layer 11, a substrate paint film layer 12, and a finishing paint film layer 13. The finishing paint film layer 13 is formed by the application of a self-mending paint material. Forming the paint film layer on the surface of the reel body 1 by applying a self-mending paint material by the self-mending function of the paint material thus restores scratched portions if the surface is damaged due to scratching or the like. Therefore, scratches due to injuries tend not to remain on the coated part and as a result, scratches are unlikely to damage the surface of the body of the part. Moreover, forming the layer by applying a paint material facilitates low cost production.

Abstract: A rotor of a spinning reel includes a rotor unit, and a fishing line guide portion. The rotor unit has a body portion that is rotatably mounted on the reel unit, and first and second rotor arms that each extend forward from opposing positions on the outer peripheral surface of the body portion. The fishing line guide portion is mounted only on the first rotor arm. The first and second rotor arms are formed such that a line L1 drawn along the pivot center axis of the fishing line guide portion of and a line L2 drawn through the width-wise center of the second rotor arm and substantially parallel to the first line L1 are on opposite sides of the rotational axis X of the body portion. A spinning reel rotor having a fishing line guide portion arranged on only one rotor arm can maintain high rotational balance.

Abstract: A fishing indicator device is disclosed which includes a magnet (32, 507) and a reed switch (30, 430) for detecting the magnet and providing an output signal. A display (40, 412) is provided which includes a processor for receiving the output signal and for calculating a particular parameter indicative of movement of fishing line retrieval speed, distance of line movement and bite indication for display on the display (40, 412) or for causing an alarm to sound. The reed switch (30, 430) may be coupled to the processor and display (40) by hard wiring or by wireless transmission. The magnet (32, 507) may be provided on a rotatable wheel (402) which receives the line so that when the line moves, the wheel is rotated to cause the magnet to pass the reed switch (30, 430) so that the reed switch outputs the signal. The wheel (402, 442) may be housed within a housing (400) and the wheel and housing (400) may form one of the line guides which is coupled to the fishing rod for guiding the line.

Abstract: A spinning reel for fishing includes: a reel body; a pinion rotated in response to a rotation of a handle; a rotary cylinder shaft integrally rotated with a rotor including a fishing line guide portion, the rotary cylinder shaft being rotatably supported in the reel body; a spool shaft including a spool at an end portion thereof, the spool shaft being inserted into the rotary cylinder shaft so that so that the spool shaft can be reciprocated in an axial direction thereof; a recessed portion formed in the axial direction on an inner circumference side of the rotary cylinder shaft; and a pair of rolling bearings arranged so as to be separated from each other in the axial direction between the recessed portion and an outer circumferential face of the spool shaft.

Abstract: A fishing reel (104) and spool (106) can be made as a more versatile kit (102) in that the fishing reel (104) includes a locking system adapted to interact with a circumferential area of the spool (106). changing spool (106) becomes easier with no loose parts and alternating between left and right hand becomes possible.

Abstract: A fishing reel which displays an estimated weight of a fish on the fishing line while the fish is reeled-in including: a line spool; a load cell for measuring an outward force pulling on the line; a processor in communication with the output of the load cell such that the processor can periodically read the outward force on the line; and a display for displaying an estimated weight of the fish to a fisherman. Based on forces measured between the time a fish strikes the hook and the landing of the fish, the processor calculates and displays an estimated weight.

Abstract: A line length measuring device for a fishing reel in which the spool diameter data is obtained on the basis of the time for which an ultrasonic wave is radiated from the ultrasonic sensor mounted on a reel main body onto a spool face of the spool and its reflected wave is received by the ultrasonic sensor, and the line length is measured from the spool diameter data and the number of rotations of the spool detected by rotational number detecting means and displayed. A velocity measuring device is provided for detecting a velocity of the ultrasonic wave radiated from the ultrasonic sensor, in which the spool diameter data is acquired on the basis of the velocity of ultrasonic wave measured by the velocity measuring means.

Abstract: A fishing gear in which an attached part (8) is assembled onto a main body member (6) formed of a base metal protected by an insulating coating, characterized in that a fixing member (20) for attaching and fixing the attached part to the main body member (6) is formed of an aluminum alloy in which an Fe component is 0.6 wt. % or less, a Cu component is 0.2 wt. % or less, an Ni component is 0.1 wt. % or less, and a Ti component is 0.03 wt. % or less.

Abstract: A fishing reel has an indicator which is attached to a reel main unit capable of rotatably supporting a spool and which displays various fishing information items; an illumination member which is provided in the indicator and illuminates the inside of the indicator; detector for detecting an operating status of a member attached to the reel main unit; storage unit for storing at least requirements for extinguishing the illumination member set on the basis of the operating status of the member attached to the reel main unit; and controller for inputting a result of detection performed by the detector. The controller automatically extinguishes the illumination member on the basis of the result of detection operation performed by the detector and the extinction requirements.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel component, whose obverse face is paint-coated, is furnished with: a base element, a ground coating formed by painting on an obverse-layer side of the base element, and a metallic coating layer having a mirroring effect and formed semitransparently on an obverse-layer side of the ground coating. The paint-coated component of the present invention improves the design of paint-coated components in their outward look.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a reel body; a spool rotatably supported by the reel body; a revolutions counter detector for detecting number of revolutions of the spool; a line measurement device for measuring line length based on the result detected by the revolutions counter detector; an informing device for informing an angler about fishing information; a receiver for receiving a signal which includes the fishing information and is transmitted from a transmitter; and a controller for controlling the informing device to inform the angler about the fishing information from the receiver.

Abstract: A fishing rod and reel is provided with a line having conductive portions spaced at regular axial intervals. A conductive sensor is mounted to the rod along the line's path. A counter is connected to the conductive sensors to count the number of conductive portions that pass by the sensors and complete a circuit therewith. Based on the number of counts and the length of the interval between the conductive portions, the overall length of line that is unwound from the real, that is, passes by the sensors, is calculated and displayed.

Abstract: A reel for fishing is provided with a measuring apparatus for measuring an actual fishing condition and a display for displaying the measured values obtained from the measuring apparatus. A circuit board for packaging electronic parts constituting the measuring apparatus is disposed separately from the display without superposing the display on the circuit board.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes: a spool rotatably supported to a reel main body; rotation number detect element detecting the rotation number and rotation direction of the spool; a microcomputer measuring the length of a fishing line in accordance with the detected rotation number and displaying the measured fishing line length on a display device; and control element controlling the processing operation speed of the microcomputer according to a rotation state of the spool detected by the rotation number detect element.

Abstract: A fishing reel is provided with a display device. The display device is disposed on an upper surface of the reel main body and displays various kinds of measure information measured by a measuring instrument such as a fishing line length value and various kinds of set information. A display direction of display values in the display device is switchable in accordance with the specification of a handle or a visible direction. Further, the display values in the display device are arranged in a direction parallel to a direction in which a fishing line is played out.

Abstract: A length counting device is provided for a fishing reel which includes a fishing rod, a spool having a first rotary disk and a second rotary disk, and a fishing line wound around the spool. The counting device includes a supporting bracket mounted on the fishing rod and having a pivot ear. A teaching counting roller is rotatably mounted on the pivot ear and includes an outer periphery defining an annular guiding groove through which the fishing line is reeved. A first magnet is mounted on the outer periphery of the teaching counting roller to rotate therewith. A first magnetic sensor is mounted on the supporting bracket, wherein the first magnet can be rotated by the teaching counting roller to align with the first magnetic sensor. A counter is mounted on the fishing reel and includes a sensing circuit having a second magnetic sensor and a third magnetic sensor each located adjacent to the first rotary disk of the spool.

Abstract: A fish weighing scale attachment for attachment to a fishing rod for weighing a fish still hooked on the fishing line. The fish weighing scale attachment includes a housing with a channel in a bottom face of the housing. A mounting block is slidably inserted into the channel of the housing. The mounting block has a pair of outwardly extending flexible straps which are coupled to one another. A weighing scale is provided in the housing. The weighing scale has a pivoting weighing arm having a spaced apart pair of upwardly extending fingers. The weighing scale also has a visual display provided on the top face of the housing.

Abstract: A fishing reel having a frame and an operating mechanism on the frame. The operating mechanism includes a line canying spool with a first structure operable for directing line onto the spool. Settable structure on the spool can be placed selectively in at least first and second different states which are each detectable by a user. The settable structure is placeable selectively in the first state to give a user a detectable indication that a first type of line is on the spool and in a second state to give the user a detectable indication that a second type of line is on the spool.

Abstract: A line length measuring device for a fishing reel to measure the fishing line amount let out or wound based on the number of spool revolutions and has as an object the line length measurement regardless of the length of the fishing line.

Abstract: Backlash in a fishing reel is eliminated by automatically matching the reel discharge speed to the line speed. The drag on the reel is automatically adjusted so that the reel discharge speed does not exceed the line speed. The invention includes a reel, a mechanism for measuring the relationship between the line speed and the reel discharge speed, an electronically controlled braking device and a microprocessor for controlling the braking device in response to the relationship between the line speed and the reel discharge speed. When the reel discharge speed exceeds the line speed additional braking is applied. One alternative embodiment of the invention intermittently applies a very short pulse of braking action to the reel. The response to this pulse of braking action is detected and used to determine if the reel discharge speed exceeds the line speed.

Abstract: A pseudo-mechanical system in accordance with the invention comprises an electrical generator which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to power the resistive heating of an ohmic electromechanical component, whose consequent form change is exploited to perform mechanical work.

Abstract: A spinning reel for fishing includes a rotor supported rotatably by a reel main body and rotatable responsive to the winding operation of a handle and a fishing line guide device mounted on the rotor for winding the fishing line round a spool responsive to the rotation of the rotor. The spinning reel for fishing comprises transmission means, when the fishing line guide device is switched over to its fishing line play-out position, for emitting ultrasonic waves onto the fishing line to be played out spirally from the spool, receiving means for receiving reflected waves reflected from the fishing line, counting means, in accordance with signals from the transmission and receive means, for counting the number of play-outs of the fishing line to be played out from the spool, calculation means for calculating the play-out length of the fishing line in accordance with the count value obtained in the counting means, and a display part for displaying the calculated play-out length of the fishing line.

Abstract: The invention concerns a fishing reel including a line tension measuring device which is capable of adjusting a drag force properly. In the line tension measuring device, magnetostrictive magnetic thin bands are bonded to the outer periphery of a spool shaft, a coil is provided in such a manner that it is opposed to the magnetic thin bands, variations in the permeabilities of the respective magnetostrictive thin bands caused by variations in the tension of a fishline are measured as variations in the induced voltage of the coil, the values of the measured variations are converted to the line tensions, and the line tensions are displayed on the display portion of the line tension measuring device.

Abstract: A pseudo-mechanical system in accordance with the invention comprises an electrical generator which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to power the resistive heating of an ohmic electromechanical component, whose consequent form change is exploited to perform mechanical work.

Abstract: A fishing rod detects conditions indicative of backlash and controls the rate of rotation of a reel spool to prevent that condition. The rotational speed of the spool is regulated based on a comparison between the rate of line released from the reel and the rate of line cast from the rod. Alternatively, the rotational speed of the spool is regulated based on a comparison between the amount of line released from the reel and the amount of line cast from the rod. The rotational speed of the reel is also regulated based on the slope of the fishing line between the spool to the rod, where a decreased slope indicates excess line release resulting in increased braking of the reel spool.

Abstract: A fishline tension measuring device used in a fishing reel measures tensile forces applied to a fishline. The fishing reel fishline tension measuring device, when tension is applied to a fishline of a fishing reel, detects a load applied to a bearing which is transmitted from the fishline through a spool shaft, and detects the tension applied to the fishline according to a force transmission relationship between the fishline tension and the load. The device includes a bearing support member which journals the spool shaft and can be flexed according to the load, an electrostatic capacitance sensor which detects the flection of the bearing support member as a variation in the electrostatic capacitance from the displacement of at least one of electrodes disposed in the bearing support member, and tension detector which detects the fishline tension from the output of the electrostatic capacitance sensor according to the force transmission relationship.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are available for detecting the remaining amount of bonding wire on a wire spool of a wire bonder using a cam and detector switch so as to detect the number of revolutions of the wire spool which feeds out the bonding wire. A device for judging whether or not the number of revolutions detected by the detector switch has reached a preset number is linked to the detector switch. When the detected number of revolutions of the wire spool reaches the preset number, the rotation of the motor is stopped so as to stop the feed out of the wire.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a fishing reel for indicating line travel during line payout from the reel. The apparatus preferrably comprises a light source coupled with the reel, a light sensor optically coupled with the light source, and an indicating means coupled with the light sensor. The light source and the light sensor are oriented appropriately that the optical coupling is interrupted or made as the line pays out from the reel. The light source is an active light source fixedly mounted with respect to the spool, and the light sensor is mounted substantially adjacent the light source.

Abstract: In a fishline length measurement device for a fishing reel, a random access memory is provided for storing as a data map a relationship between spool rotation numbers and corresponding fishline outer circumferential surface diameters. Both are detected during initial casts or winding of the fishline so that a outer circumferential surface diameter corresponding to a spool rotation number detected by a spool rotation sensor is selected from the data map in subsequent casts or winding of the fishline. Fishline length is calculated based on the detected rotation number and the selected diameter. Thus, it is possible to reduce consumptive electric power of the battery without any deterioration to the fishline length measurement function. In another feature of the present invention temperature compensation is provided to correct for changes in ambient temperature surrounding the fishing reel.

Abstract: In a fishline length measurement device for a fishing reel, a random access memory is provided for storing as a data map a relationship between spool rotation numbers and corresponding fishline outer circumferential surface diameters, Both are detected during initial ,casts or winding of the fishline so that a outer circumferential surface diameter corresponding to a spool rotation number detected by a spool rotation sensor is selected from the data map in subsequent casts or winding of the fishline. Fishline length is calculated based on the detected rotation number and the selected diameter. Thus, it is possible to reduce consumptive electric power of the battery without any deterioration to the fishline length measurement function. In another feature of the present invention temperature compensation is provided to correct for changes in ambient temperature surrounding the fishing reel.

Abstract: A fishline length measuring device adapted to a fishing reel having a spool rotatably supported on a reel body for winding and unwinding a fishline thereon. The device has a spool rotation sensor for detecting a direction of the rotation of the spool and for detecting a number of the rotation of the spool, and a ultrasonic wave beam sensor for applying an ultrasonic wave beam onto a surface of the fishline wound on the spool and for receiving the ultrasonic wave beam emitted therefrom and reflected by the surface of the fishline wound on the spool. A timer measures a time period .DELTA.T between the emission and reception of the ultrasonic wave beam by the ultrasonic wave beam sensor. The time period .DELTA.T, the direction of the rotation and the number of the rotation are used for calculating a fishline length wound onto or unwound from the spool due to the rotation of the spool.

Abstract: A fishing line meter optically measures the length of the fishing line. Dye marks are formed on the fishing line at predetermined increments. As the line is cast out or reeled in, the dye marks are detected by the optical sensor. The optical sensor is operatively connected to a circuit which maintains a count indicative of the length of the fishing line. The count is displayed on a LED display.

Abstract: A fishing reel is provided with a line length measuring device to determine the unwound or wound amount of the fishing line based on the number of spool rotations. It is provided with a micro computer-implemented function to detect when the fishing line wound onto the spool reaches a prescribed winding amount. The line length is measured by micro computer execution of a formula for line length calculation determined by the total number of spool rotations when the fishing line is wound to a prescribed winding diameter level of the spool, according to the actual number of spool rotations when the line is unwound or wound, as counted with an incremental/decremental counter. Further, when the fishing line reaches the prescribed winding amount, the prescribed winding amount detector so informs.

Abstract: A fishing reel has an apparatus for notifying a braking force of a drag mechanism. This apparatus includes a sensor for electrically measuring a pressure applied to friction surfaces of the drag mechanism, a control unit for converting a result of measurement by the sensor into a critical tension of a fishing line causing slippage of the drag mechanism, and a liquid crystal display for displaying a value of the critical tension.

Abstract: A double bearing fishing reel in which an elastic member is interposed between a braking force acting member subjected to the braking action exerted by a drag mechanism and a braking force not-acting member relative-rotatable with respect to the braking force acting member, a pointer is provided at one of both the members, and a display for displaying the braking force is provided at the other, so thst the braking force is measurable.

Abstract: A double bearing fishing reel in which an elastic member is interposed between a braking force acting member subjected to the braking action exerted by a drag mechanism and a braking force not-acting member relative-rotatable with respect to the braking force acting member, a pointer is provided at one of both the members, and a display for displaying the braking force is provided at the other, so that the braking force is measurable.

Abstract: A double bearing fishing reel in which an elastic member is interposed between a braking force acting member subjected to the braking action exerted by a drag mechanism and a braking force non-acting member relative-rotatable with respect to the braking force acting member, a pointer is provided at one of both the members, and a display for displaying the braking force is provided at the other, so that the braking force is measurable.

Abstract: A water depth measuring device for a fishing reel has a mounting seat integrally provided on an upper portion of a reel body. A main section of the measuring device is integrally formed and includes a watertight compartment housing electrical components such as a sensor, a controller, an indicator, a sound maker, and a power supply. A rotation detection section of the measuring device is provided in a projecting case mounted on the reel body and includes a roller mechanism having a magnet attached thereto. A roller included in the roller mechanism is biased into contact with a fishline wound on the fishing reel to rotate upon cast of the fishline from the fishing reel to cause rotation of the magnet and the generation of a flux signal. The sensor in the main section of the measuring device detects the flux signal and an indication of the length of the fishline cast is displayed on the indicator. The sound maker provides an audible signal indicating the cast of a selected length of fishline.

Abstract: A click mechanism in a fishing reel is adapted to produce a click sound on relative rotation between a shaft having a first member non-rotatably connected thereto, and a second member which is rotatably mounted on the shaft. The click mechanism comprises a snap-action click ring which is provided between the first member and the second member. First teeth are formed on the side of the first member facing the snap-action click ring. Second teeth are formed on the side of the second member facing the snap-action click ring. The snap-action click ring comprises a first resilient tongue and a second resilient tongue which extend in the same direction in the circumferential direction of the snap-action click ring but are outwardly bent in opposite directions in the axial direction thereof. The first resilient tongue engages the first teeth, and the second resilient tongue engages the second teeth.

Abstract: A ratchet mechanism comprising a rotatable member incorporating a toothed periphery, the rotatable member being suitably mounted to allow free rotation thereof, a pawl incorporating apparatus for engaging the toothed periphery, the pawl being suitably mounted to permit movement thereof from a position in which the pawl allows said rotatable member to rotate freely in either direction of rotation to a position in which the pawl prevents said rotatable member from rotating in one direction, and selectively operable apparatus to move the pawl between said positions, said selectively operable apparatus incorporating an over-dead-center spring arrangement to bias the pawl into the selected position.

Abstract: A casting reel (10) has a reel housing (22). A reel spool shaft (14) is rotatably mounted in the reel housing. A magnetic disc (12) is connected to rotate with the shaft (14). An electrical coil (20) produces an output signal in response to movement of the disk (12). A control circuit (28) is connected to receive the output signal from the electrical coil (20). The control circuit (28) has a thyristor (52) which produces a drag signal that varies based on the output signal from the electrical coil. The electrical coil and magnetic disk provide a variable drag on the reel spool shaft (14). The variable drag changes based on the drag signal from the thyristor (52).

Abstract: An improved counter housing assembly for a fishing reel of the type supporting a spool at both ends includes left and right side frame elements for holding the spool and one or more support frames connecting the frame elements. A case is formed integrally with one of the support frames for housing a counter mechanism. This arrangement isolates the counter mechanism against external shocks, and does not impede manipulation or handling of the reel by a user.

Abstract: A drag mechanism for a spinning reel which is provided at one of a stationary said member stationary with respect to a spool with a reference portion for the optimum braking force and at the other with a position setting portion corresponding to said reference portion, thereby indicating the position of an adjuster corresponding to the optimum braking force.

Abstract: A braking force measuring mechanism is provided which includes a blocking member provided within a skirt of a spool for blocking rotation of the spool relative to a braking side member and an operating member provided at the outer periphery of the skirt for engaging or disengaging the blocking member with or from a retaining portion provided at the braking side member.

Abstract: A double bearing fishing reel is provided in which an elastic member is interposed between a braking force acting member subjected to the braking action exerted by a drag mechanism and a braking force non-acting member rotatable with respect to the braking force acting member. A pointer is provided at one of the members, and a display for displaying the braking force is provided at hte other, so that the braking force is measurable.

Abstract: A fishing reel is provided which includes a grip rotatably supported to a grip shaft fixed to a handle. A counter is disposed in a cavity in the grip and counts the number of complete revolutions of the grip relative to the grip shaft when the handle rotates. A display unit associated with the counter is positioned on the outer surface of the grip to display an indication of the amount of fishing line which is wound on a spool based on the counted number of complete revolutions of the grip relative to the grip shaft.