Left-right retrieve spin cast reel
US4674698A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K89/01
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to structure for converting a spin-cast style reel between left-hand and right-hand operation. A crank handle is selectively, threadably mounted at the ends of a crank shaft which has a face gear in mesh with a pinion gear on a center shaft associated with a spinner head assembly. The invention also contemplates the provision of separate drag actuators through which drag braking pressure can be applied, from either side of the reel, depending upon from which side the reel is operated. A still further aspect of the invention is the provision of a removable boss used to support one end portion of the crank shaft.The boss is slidably associated with the reel body. By removing the boss, placement and removal of the crank shaft with its associated gearing is facilitated.
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