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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2000
Hitoshi Katayama, Sakai, JP;
Shimano Inc., Sakai, JP;
Abstract
A reel body (,) of a double bearing reel includes a pair of side plates (,) and (,), two connecting members (,and,), and a fishing rod installation portion (,). The pair of side plates define a cylindrically shaped space there between and have respective circumferential outer surfaces formed by lathe cutting work with a radius (R1) about a first centering axis (,) so as have a circular shape. The upper connecting member (,) connects the pair of side plates and a portion (,C) of a radially outer surface of the upper connecting member is provided with an arcuate shape formed by lathe cutting work having a radius (R2) about a second centering axis (,). The fishing rod installation portion,extends in the longitudinal direction of the fishing rod and is integrally formed with a portion of a lower connecting member (,).