Brake for a fishing reel
US4544111A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 1983 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K89/01555
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic brake fishing reel is provided which includes a reel body rotatably supporting a spool and a drive mechanism supported to the reel body and having a clutch for releasably driving the spool. The magnetic brake has an electric conductor which is rotatable together with the spool. A magnet holder having at least one magnet is disposed opposite to the conductor. An adjustor which moves the magnet has an operating member positioned such that it is hand-operable by an angler gripping a fishing reel rod on which the reel is mounted.
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