Abstract: An induction type magnetic brake for braking a line spool of a fishing reel having a frame, in which the line spool is supported rotatably about an axis of rotation, and two side plates which are mounted on the frame, the line spool having an end wall fixedly connected thereto and extending perpendicular to the axis of rotation, has a plurality of permanent magnets for inductive cooperation with the end wall of the line spool and a magnet support carrying the magnets and located between one of the side plates and the end wall of the line spool. The magnet support carries the magnets in a first plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation. A shielding plate is arranged in a second plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation and located between the first plane and the end wall of the line spool.

Abstract: A multiplier type fishing reel has a frame, two side plates which are mounted on the frame, a line spool which is mounted in the frame and rotatable about an axis of rotation, and a first and a second brake for braking the line spool. The braking effect of the first brake is adjustable with the aid of a first adjusting means which is turnable about an axis parallel to the axis of rotation and the braking effect of the second brake is adjustable with the aid of a second adjusting means which is turnable about an axis parallel to the axis of rotation. The first and the second adjusting means are arranged in one of the side plates and have respectively a first and a second tooth portion.

Abstract: A braking apparatus for a fishing reel comprising: a carrying structure for carrying a braking surface; at least one turnable cam including at least one ramp segment having an outer end and a base end; and at least one interacting member, projecting from the carrying structure, for interacting with the cam. The cam can be turned to selectively move the interacting member to any position between the base end and the outer end. When the interacting member is in contact with the base end, the braking surface will be located at a first position. When the interacting member is in contact with the outer end, the braking surface will be located at a second position different from the first position. The braking surface is positionable at any point between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A bait cast fishing reel includes a frame, a spool rotatably coupled to the frame, at least one magnet having a magnetic field coupled to a first one of the frame and spool, at least one electroconductive coil coupled to a second one of the frame and the spool within the magnetic field, an electrical energy storage device electrically coupled to the at least one electroconductive member to store electrical energy generated during rotation of the at least one magnet and the at least one electroconductive member relative to one another during rotation of the spool, a sensor configured to generate spool rotation signals representing rotation of the spool over time, a controller coupled to the sensor and configured to generate a control signal based upon the spool rotation signal, and a braking mechanism coupled to the controller and to the electrical energy storage device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a double bearing type fishing reel (1) including a spool (3) rotatably supported between side plates (1a, 1b) of a reel main body, a fishing line wound around the spool (3), and an antibacklash mechanism (20) for imparting braking force to rotation of the spool (3) for preventing excessive rotation of the spool (3) in a direction in which the fishing line is thrown, wherein an area of the side plate (1a) of the reel main body, which can be at least gripped and held, also doubles as an adjustment operation portion (41) for adjusting the braking force imparted by the antibacklash mechanism (20).

Abstract: A baitcasting reel includes right and left cases constituting a reel body, and a level wind mechanism and a rotatable member disposed between walls of the right and left cases. The walls of the right and left cases and components interconnecting these walls are formed of a single material into an integral, one-piece unit. A lid is attached the integral, one-piece unit so that one of the cases has a space for accommodating a braking mechanism to act on a line takeup spool. The reel body has such an outer surface that outer wall surfaces of the integral, one-piece unit and lid are formed on the same plane.

Abstract: A braking apparatus for a fishing reel comprising: a side cover; a brake dial rotatably positioned in the side cover such that the brake dial is externally accessible and operable from outside of the side cover, the brake dial having a plurality of predetermined positions; at least one interacting boss provided on either the brake dial or the side cover; and a resilient boss operably provided on the other of the brake dial or the side cover for interaction with the interacting boss such that, as the dial is rotated in a given direction to a point where the resilient boss contacts an interacting boss, further rotation in that direction is inhibited until the user exerts sufficient force on the dial to deform the resilient boss thereby allowing the resilient boss to traverse the interacting boss.

Abstract: In a double bearing type reel (1) for fishing, a spool (3) is fixed to a spool shaft (5) pivotally supported by a reel body so that the spool (3) rotates integrally with the spool shaft (5). A movable body (25) is attached to the spool shaft (5) so that the movable body (25) rotates integrally with the spool shaft (5). The movable body (25) is capable of moving in the axial direction of the spool shaft (5). A centrifugal force operation arm (34) is rotated by a centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the spool (3) so as to move the movable body (25) in the axial direction of the spool shaft (5). A braking force generating means (13, 14) is provided for giving a braking force acting on the spool (3) via the movable body (25) when the movable body (25) is moved along the spool shaft (5) by a predetermined distance so that the braking force corresponds to a distance of movement of the movable body 25.

Abstract: A fishing reel is provided which is capable of preventing noise and rapid change in the rotational speed of the spool which take place when a casting operation is performed, controlling backlash of a fishing line by a person even if the person is not skilled in the casting operation and maintaining the distance for which the tackle can be thrown.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake device with a combination of power-generating and eddy-current magnetic resistance having an outer ]-shaped fly wheel fastened on a central axle of a frame and fitted with a permanent magnet on the inner circular edge to form a rotor type, and the fly wheel is connected with a stator core fastened on the frame; moreover, one end of the central axle is stretching out of the frame and fitted with a belt wheel; the front end of the frame is fitted with a brake core adjacent to the outer edge of the fly wheel to supply a planned eddy current magnetic resistance to the fly wheel; in accordance with such design, the device generates power by means of the exercise force of users to drive the fly wheel to rotate, after passing through a DC power supply, it provides display & controlling gage with power source so that the power-generating and the eddy current magnetic resistance are integrated to reach the effect of reducing the volume and the producing cost.

Abstract: A fishing reel having a frame and an operating mechanism for the fishing reel on the frame. The operating mechanism has a line carrying spool mounted to the frame for rotation relative to the frame around a first axis to retrieve line onto the fishing reel. The operating mechanism further has a magnetic brake assembly that cooperates with the spool. The operating mechanism further has an actuator assembly for selectively moving at least a part of the magnetic brake assembly in a path towards the spool to a first position and away from the spool to a second position. The actuator assembly has first and second cam surfaces and an actuator that is movable relative to the frame between third and fourth positions to thereby cause the first and second cam surfaces to be moved guidingly against and relative to each other as an incident of which the brake assembly is caused to move towards and away from the spool.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel comprises a spool which is rotatably supported between a pair of frame plates of a reel frame body or a pair of side plates respectively secured to the frame plates and is connected to a handle through a driving force transmission means, and a clutch mechanism provided in the driving force transmission means, for selectively keeping the spool in any one of a retrieving condition and a casting condition. Both ends of the spool are supported on the frame plates or the side plates through bearings, respectively. The driving force transmission means is connected with the end of the spool through the clutch mechanism.

Abstract: A braking apparatus for a fishing reel and a braking element assembly preferred for use in the inventive apparatus. The inventive braking apparatus comprises: a contacting structure; a plurality of braking elements for contacting the contacting structure to generate a braking force; a dial and cam slider assembly for selectively placing the contacting structure in a plurality of predetermined positions relative to the braking elements; and an indexing structure for identifying the predetermined positions. The inventive braking element assembly preferably comprises: (a) a housing having a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal end and (b) a plurality of braking elements retained in the housing for radial braking movement relative to the longitudinal axis. A first and second one of the braking elements are each retained in the housing at a first longitudinal position spaced a first longitudinal distance from the first end.

Abstract: A centrifugal braking apparatus for a baitcasting reel comprises a spool, pivot shafts, brake levers, and a ring-shaped braking member. The spool is rotatably supported between both side plates of a reel main body. Each of the pivot shafts is disposed on the spool so as to be arranged apart from a rotation axis of the spool in a radius direction thereof and extended at right angles to a straight line parallel with the rotation axis of the spool. Each of the brake levers has a tip end portion and a root end portion that is pivotably supported by the pivot shaft so that the tip end portion of the brake lever is movable toward a standard plane, which includes a central axis of the pivot shaft and is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the spool, under a function of centrifugal force produced by rotation of the spool. The ring-shaped braking member is provided on the reel main body so that the tip end portion of the brake lever can be brought into contact with the ring-shaped braking member.

Abstract: In a spool brake device for a double-bearing type fishing reel, a plurality of removal preventive flange portions provided at regular intervals in the outer peripheral portion of an annular brake member including a brake part for the present spool brake device are disposed opposed to portions existing midway between a plurality of engaging portions which are respectively formed in a side plate, and the removal preventive flange portions are rotated by an operation part and are thus engaged with the engaging portions in a removal preventive manner to thereby mount the annular brake member into the side plate.

Abstract: A braking apparatus for a fishing reel comprising: a plurality of braking elements; a braking element assembly for retaining the braking elements in radial paths about a rotational axis such that a centrifugal force imparted to the braking elements by rotating the braking elements about the rotational axis will urge the braking elements to move in their radial paths away from the rotational axis toward individual, extended radial positions; a contact member; and a positioning mechanism for selectively positioning the contact member in at least a first location and a second location. When the contact member is positioned in its first location and the braking elements are in their extended radial positions, at least one of the braking elements contacts the contact member. However, when the contact member is positioned in its second location, the one braking element just mentioned cannot contact the contact member, regardless of whether the braking element is in its extended radial position.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel includes right and left cases constituting a reel body, and a level wind mechanism and a spool disposed between the right and left cases. The reel body has a substantially circular configuration as seen in a direction along an axis of the spool. The axis of the spool is offset from a center of the reel body away from a fishing rod when the reel is attached to the fishing rod. The level wind mechanism is disposed on or adjacent a horizontal plane extending through the center of the reel body.

Abstract: A magnetic brake mechanism 22 is disclosed which brakes the rotation of a spool 15 on a double-bearing fishing reel. The brake mechanism 22 includes a flange portion 15a on the end of spool 15, two sets of three magnets 56, and a magnet positioning means 58. The magnetic positioning means 58 variably positions the magnets 56 between a first position, in which the magnets 56 are generally parallel to the surface of the flange portion 15a, and a second position in which the magnets 56 are generally perpendicular thereto. The rotation of the flange portion 15a causes the rotation of the magnetic flux from the magnets 56 to generate an eddy current. As a result, force is applied to the flange portion 15a in the direction opposite its rotation and brakes the rotation of spool 15.

Abstract: In a fishing reel of a double bearing type, a spool including two flanges respectively on the two sides thereof is supported between the two side plates of a reel main body in such a manner that the spool can be freely rotated when a fishline is played out, and, as a brake mechanism, the brake portion of a brake device for preventing the over-rotation of the spool by use of an eddy current caused by a magnet or by use of the centrifugal force of a brake shoe is stored and located within the fishline winding barrel portion of the spool, whereby the axial direction of a spool shaft can be reduced and thus the reel main body can be made compact.

Abstract: A structurally improved double-bearing fishing reel is disclosed. In the fishing reel, the magnet unit is mounted in opposition to and spaced apart from the conductive wheel of the spool and radially moves relative to the conductive wheel thus adjusting the gap between the magnet and the conductive wheel and preventing backlash of the reel. The above magnet unit reduces the axial size of the reel and achieves the recent trend of being a compact and light reel. As the magnet unit is placed in a conductive wheel receiving magnetic case, the magnetic line of force is prevented from leaking. The present invention also reduces the number of parts of a holding unit, that is used for holding both a handle shaft and a spool shaft bearing, thus reducing the cost of the reel.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel has right and left frames, a spool disposed between the right and left frames, a handle attached to one of the frames for driving the spool, and a thumb rest mounted on the frames to be pivotable about an axis extending in a right and left direction. Each frame includes a frame member opposed to the spool, and a case extending over an outer side of the frame member. The case and thumb rest are pivotable about the same axis, and overlap each other in plan view. The case and thumb rest are pivotable in different regions to avoid mutual interference.

Abstract: A backlash preventive device using an eddy current of a magnet for use in a dual bearing type reel. A conductor is provided on one side of a spool supported rotatably between the two side plates of a reel main body. There is formed in the side plate on the side of the conductor a through hole through which the spool can be mounted and removed. A unit body including a bearing portion for supporting a spool shaft is removably fitted into the through hole in a threaded manner. A spool brake device for allowing the conductor to generate an eddy current is disposed in the unit body. An adjust body for rotationally adjusting the mutually opposing positions of magnets provided in the spool brake device is rotatably mounted in the central portion of the outside of the unit. Thus, the adjust body can be held in a sufficient size to facilitates a spool brake force adjusting operation.

Abstract: A fishing reel has a brake apparatus disposed between a reel body and a spool shaft. The brake apparatus includes a rotary element mounted on the spool shaft to be rotatable relative thereto and to the reel body, a first brake mechanism for transmitting a braking force from the reel body to the rotary element, and a second brake mechanism for transmitting the braking force from the rotary element to the spool shaft. When the spool reaches a maximum rotating speed, rotating speed of the rotary element does not increase greatly since the first brake mechanism slips due to inertia of the rotary element. Subsequently, the rotating speed of the rotary element increases with lapse of time. As a result, the first brake mechanism effectively applies a braking force to the spool after the spool reaches the maximum speed.

Abstract: A brake mechanism for a fishing reel has a spool shaft, braking pieces radially displaceably disposed on the spool shaft or a rotating system interlocked with a spool, an annular friction member contactable by the braking pieces under a centrifugal force occurring with rotation of the spool, thereby applying a braking force to the spool, and a braking force adjusting device operable from outside a reel body for adjusting a pressure of contact between the braking pieces and friction member when the spool is rotated. The braking force adjusting device includes permanent magnets provided on the braking pieces, magnets opposed to the braking pieces across the friction member, and a mechanism for adjusting quantities of magnetic flux applied from the magnets to the braking pieces.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel includes right and left cases constituting a reel body, and a level wind mechanism and a rotatable member disposed between walls of the right and left cases. The walls of the right and left cases and components interconnecting these walls are formed of a single material into an integral one-piece unit. A lid is attached the integral one-piece unit so that one of the cases has a space for accommodating a braking mechanism to act on a line takeup spool. The reel body has such an outer surface that outer wall surfaces of the integral one-piece unit and lid are formed on the same plane.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a spool for taking up a fishing line and acting as an electric conductor also, and a brake mechanism having permanent magnets arranged adjacent a side face of the spool. The brake mechanism includes a controller for controlling a distance between the magnets and spool, and a perforated shield plate formed of a magnetic substance for insertion between the magnets and spool. The shield plate is interlocked to the controller such that magnetic flux of the magnets is shielded in a progressively increasing amount as the controller is operated in a direction to increase the distance between the magnets and spool.

Abstract: A tension responsive fishing apparatus is provided which includes a pole member having an interior. The interior of the pole member is filled with a variable viscosity fluid, such as, electrical rheological fluid, magnetic-powder dispersed fluid, or the like. A controlled potential may be applied to the variable viscosity fluid which causes the variable viscosity fluid to vary in viscosity dependent on the amount of potential applied thereacross. In other words, depending on the amount of potential applied to the variable viscosity fluid disposed in the interior of the pole member, the flexure of the pole member may be selectively varied from extremes of high flexibility to high rigidity. An improved reel member is provided which varies a resistance applied to a bobbin member which is effected to control the release of fishing line. The varying resistance is controlled in response to input signals inputted dependent on tension sensed in the fishing line and/or a value selected by a user.

Abstract: This invention relates to a braking device for indoor exercise bicycles. In particular, this device is composed of a rotor, multiple rubber magnets, a wheel for the transmission belt, a stator, a coil, two pivot bearings, and an axle; when all of these components are assembled in place, the transmission belt can start the wheel for the transmission belt which drives the rotor in spin, producing relative motion between the rubber magnets of the rotor and the coil of the stator. There are magnetic flux loops between the rubber magnets and the stators. Hence, as the rotor spins, the coil crossed by the magnetic force lines will induce a potential, which by shorting the two ends of the coil starts a current and produces an inverse magnetic field, thus exerting a braking force upon the rotor or, in effect, achieving the end of consuming user energy.

Abstract: A casting type fishing reel is disclosed and includes a spool having a transverse spool shaft and a frame about the area of the spool. The frame includes a plurality of spacer posts joining a pair of side frame plates and interengaged to maintain the frame plates in conjoint alignment and to provide easy separation and assembly of the frame plates. A clutch mechanism is provided for selective actuation to move a spool pinion gear out of engagement with the spool shaft, and automatically re-engages the pinion gear in response to rotation of the reel handle. A magnetic drag mechanism is provided and recessed within a side cover of the reel. The reel handle, the main gear train of the reel and an anti-reverse ratchet-pawl mechanism all are mounted as a unitary assembly on a side cover for the reel whereby the cover can be removed from the reel for access to the gear train and other interior reel components without removing the handle.

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).