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Class 242/314 - Rotated joint


Subclass of Class 242 - Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Definition: Subject matter wherein the reel frame supports a spool between
No. of patents: 31
Last issue date: 04/01/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7350730Side cover detachable apparatus of dual bearing reel for fishing
Provided a side cover detachable apparatus of a dual bearing reel for fishing. The apparatus includes a boss, a rod, and a spring. The boss is provided within a side cover, has a stop hole at a center, and has a slope surface around a front end. The rod moves to the...
04/01/2008
7175121Spinning reel sounding mechanism
A second sounding mechanism includes a first member, a plurality of concave/convex portions that are formed on an inner peripheral surface of the first member to be spaced apart in the circumferential direction, a second member that is non-rotatably mounted on a spo...
02/13/2007
7070139Reel unit for dual-bearing reel
The reel unit of a dual-bearing reel includes a frame, first and second side covers, an operating lever, and guard members. The frame has first and second side plates and a connection member. The first side cover, to which the handle is mounted, is mounted to the fi...
07/04/2006
6926218Fixed spool fishing reel
There is disclosed a fixed spool fishing reel having a spool holder and a winding mechanism including a rotary bail arm, and a spool having a spool portion on which the line is wound with a skirt portion of larger diameter than the spool portion, the spool portion h...
08/09/2005
6877686Locking drag cover
A fishing reel, having a spool and a drag mechanism having a drag washer therein, is provided with a drag cover means to cover said drag mechanism; and locking means engaging said drag cover means and said drag washer to lock said drag washer in position within said...
04/12/2005
6367726Dual-bearing reel having detachable side cover
Disclosed is a dual-bearing reel for fishing including a detachable side cover. The dual-bearing reel comprises a side cover having a disengaging groove and a number of engaging slits; a spool cover engaged to an inner portion of the side cover, the spool...
04/09/2002
6206312Fly fishing reel with detachable spool shaft supporting plate
Disclosed is a fly fishing reel including a reel frame, a spool disposed into the reel frame, and a spool shaft supporting plate detachably mounted on one open end of the reel frame, the reel frame comprising a radial guide channel in an inner circumferen...
03/27/2001
6095444Attachment unit for a double bearing type reel for fishing
In a double bearing type reel, an attaching member to be attached onto the inside or outside of a side plate is fastened by one screw from the inside of a bearing, to thereby enhance the work efficiency and beauty....
08/01/2000
6059211Fishing reel with reel body of unitary sidewall construction
The present invention provides an improved spinning reel having a reel body of unitary sidewall construction. More specifically, the present invention provides a spinning reel having a reel body of unitary sidewall construction with a front or a back open...
05/09/2000
6045077Fishing reel with rear drag and interchangeable line reserve
The reel according to the invention comprises a spool support shaft that is held in a reel housing by its rear section and supports a front hub that comprises a front cylindrical coaxial barrel connected by means of a shoulder to a coaxial rear skirt. A l...
04/04/2000
6032894Cartridge spool system for bait cast fishing reel
A bait cast fishing reel includes a frame, a first side assembly disclosed on a first side of the frame and a second side assembly disclosed on a second side of the frame. The first side assembly includes a drive train. The second side assembly rotatably ...
03/07/2000
6012666Braking apparatus for a baitcasting reel
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...
01/11/2000
5996920Removable spool brake device mounted on a side plate in a double-bearing type fishing reel
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 d...
12/07/1999
5918827Line spool retainer for a spin cast fishing reel
A structure for retaining the line spool and elements of a line spool drag mechanism, if employed, upon the hub of a spin cast type fishing reel, wherein the hub has a plurality of axial grooves and radial slots in the surface and the retainer comprises a...
07/06/1999
5873535Locking means for a cover of a bait cast reel in which a button is pressed to unlock the cover and enable its separation
A cover locking device for a bait cast reel for easily detaching the cover which is assembled at one side of the reel body so as to rotatably receive one end of the spool shaft of a spool on which a fishing line is wound. The cover locking device comprise...
02/23/1999
5839682Fishing reel with removable side cover assembly
A fishing reel is provided having a frame with first and second laterally spaced parts between which a line storage space is defined, a spool upon which a supply of line can be wrapped, first structure cooperating between the spool and frame to allow the ...
11/24/1998
5810274Apparatus for attaching a cover to a fishing reel
An apparatus for removably securing a cover on a fishing reel frame. The inventive apparatus comprises a locking member having a locking pin. The inventive apparatus also comprises an opening, provided by the frame, for receiving the locking pin to thereb...
09/22/1998
5743479Dual bearing fishing reel having a side plate covering a portion of a side of the reel body
A dual bearing type reel formed so that a spool (16), which is supported for rotation between left and right side plates (12, 13) of the reel body, can be removed by removing the side plate that is opposite the handle side of the reel. The spool is remove...
04/28/1998
5558289Spinning reel
A spinning reel having a reel body (2), a rotor (3) and a spool (4). The rotor (3) is supported on the front of the reel body (2) with freedom to rotate, and has a first arm portion (31) and a second arm portion (32) which are located facing each other su...
09/24/1996
5558290Baitcasting reel having a removable spool
A baitcasting reel has a spool rotatably supported on a spool shaft between side bodies for taking up a fishing line. One of the side bodies includes an outer case pivotable to expose an opening through which the spool and spool shaft are removable. A res...
09/24/1996
5540397Spinning reel
A spinning reel has a detachable cover for closing a side of a reel body. The reel body includes engaging pieces, while the cover includes engageable elements. The cover is movable between a first position for tight contact with the reel body to close an ...
07/30/1996
5429318Baitcasting reel having a locking device disposed laterally of a reel body
A baitcasting reel has a reel body containing a spool and defining a lateral opening through which the spool is removable. This opening is closed by a detachable member. The detachable member is locked to the reel body through engagement between a pair of...
07/04/1995
5386948Baitcasting reel having a removable spool
A baitcasting reel has a spool rotatably supported on a spool shaft between side bodies for taking up a fishing line. One of the side bodies includes an outer case pivotable to expose an opening through which the spool and spool shaft are removable. A res...
02/07/1995
5370331Baitcasting reel having openable and closable lid
A baitcasing reel comprising a rotary member for taking up a fishing line thereto, right and left side bodies arranged in opposite sides of the rotary member, an opening defined in one of the right and left side bodies for allowing the rotary member to be...
12/06/1994
5362011Baitcasting reel having an improved centrifugal brake
A centrifugal brake for a baitcasting reel has contact pieces in the form of collars slidably mounted on rods extending radially of a spool axis to be revolvable with rotation of a spool, and an annular braking member disposed outwardly of a locus of revo...
11/08/1994
5356090Baitcasting reel having centrifugal brake mechanism with improved adjusting control
A baitcasting reel comprising a reel body including right and left side frames disposed across a spool, a side case for covering an opening defined in one side face of one of the side frames, and a centrifugal brake mechanism including a brake shoe fixed ...
10/18/1994
5120002Spool detachable mechanism for fishing reel
The fishing reel is constructed in such a manner that a support member for supporting a spool is detachably attached to an opening portion formed on one of side plates so as to perform the exchange of the spool. Further, the opening portion is provided wi...
06/09/1992
4771964Fishing reel
A fishing reel equipped with a motor case in which a motor for driving a spool and a level winder driving mechanism are accommodated. The motor case is provided with a driving shaft cylinder in which is accommodated a driving shaft and on which is mounted...
09/20/1988
4606512Bimodal fishing reel assembly
A bimodal fishing reel assembly which includes a reel housing having a detachable side plate. Replaceable spools are mountable within the reel housing with detachment of the side plate. The side plate has two mounted positions in the reel housing. One ada...
08/19/1986
4593866Magnetic brake for braking the line spool of a fishing reel
A fishing reel comprising a frame, a line spool rotatably and releasably mounted in the frame and an induction-type magnetic brake for braking the fishing reel during casting is disclosed, in which a number of permanent magnets are mounted on a support wh...
06/10/1986
4482106Geared fishing reel
A geared fishing reel is disclosed herein having a supporting frame with opposite end plates rotatably mounting a central shaft carrying a fishing line storage spool. A turning assembly including a crank handle is operably carried on the frame for rotatin...
11/13/1984
 
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