Patent · US Expired

Rotor brake for fishing reel

US4291846A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 17, 1979
Grant dateSep 29, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 17, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K89/027
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention comprehends a unique braking mechanism for a spinning style fishing reel rotor. This brake mechanism prevents the fishing reel rotor from inadvertently or accidentally revolving when the bail is in the casting position. The braking means is provided by a removable brake shoe and a stationary brake drum.

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