Drag adjusting reel assembly
US11371796B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K89/006
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drag adjusting reel assembly suitable for facilitating selective manual adjustment of a drag force applied to a fishing line may include a reel mount bracket configured for mounting on a fishing bow. A reel shaft may be carried by the reel mount bracket. A line spool may be drivingly engaged for rotation by the reel shaft. A drag adjusting mechanism may include a drag adjusting bracket carried by the reel mount bracket. A spool extension may extend from and be rotational with the line spool. The spool extension may be disposed adjacent to the drag adjusting bracket. A drag adjusting lever may include a cam having a cam surface configured to selectively actuate the spool extension against the drag adjusting bracket. The cam may be rotational between a free-spooling position in which the cam surface disengages or minimally engages the spool extension and the spool extension disengages or minimally engages the drag adjusting bracket, respectively, and a maximal drag, spool locking position in which the cam surface maximally engages the spool extension and the spool extension maximally engages the drag adjusting bracket. At least one lever arm may extend from the cam.
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