Sliding drag system
US4431143A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1982 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K89/0275
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sliding drag assembly for a spin casting style fishing reel comprising a clutch ring, disposed between a deck plate, associated with the reel body, and a line-carrying spool. Brake washers may be mounted between the clutch ring and the spool. The clutch ring comprises a substantially flat body with a plurality of legs or cam followers extending angularly from the plane of the body and toward the deck plate. The deck plate has a plurality of ramps or cams corresponding in number and location with the legs or cam followers. Translation of the clutch ring guides the legs or cam followers on the ramps or cams, moving the body forwardly or rearwardly of the reel, depending on the direction of movement of the clutch ring. Preferably, the body and legs are formed as a single piece from a sheet of resilient material, as is a tab, which is folded at a right angle to the plane of the body and through which the ring is manipulated. A drag actuator operatively engages the tab and is threadably engaged with a post attached to a star wheel. Rotation of the star wheel and post effects translational movement of the ring transverse to the axis of the reel whereby the cams and cam followers increa…
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