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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 1997
Filed:
Jul. 31, 1996
Applicant:
Inventor:
Akio Sekimoto, Saitama, JP;
Assignee:
Daiwa Seiko, Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
242260 ; 242261 ;
Abstract
A clutch mechanism of a reel for fishing which can provide a stable winding operation and a comfortable clutch switching operation under a large load. The clutch mechanism is provided between side plates 1a and 1b of a reel main body, and switches a spool between winding and free conditions such that a pinion gear meshing with a drive gear is engaged with and disengaged from a clutch engagement portion rotatable together with the spool with the aid of a clutch plate operable by a switching member. A limiting portion is provided on the switching member to prevent the clutch plate from moving in a direction opposite to the spool at the winding operation.