Drag mechanism for spin cast reels
US5244165A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K89/0275
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drag adjustment mechanism in a fishing reel having a housing, a deck plate and a line-carrying spool at least partially within the housing. The drag adjustment mechanism includes a structure for imparting drag forces of varying magnitude upon the line-carrying spool to resist rotation of the line carrying spool. A drag screw is rotatably axially movable to selectively determine the degree of resistance on rotation of the line-carrying spool applied by the drag imparted structure. An axially enlarged portion of the drag screw arrests axial movement of the drag screw by abutting the deck plate. An internally threaded drag adjustment knob threadably receives the drag screw to move the drag screw axially through rotation of the drag knob. The drag adjustment knob has a recess therein coaxial with an axis about which the drag screw is mounted. A spring activated retaining cup extends between the recess in the drag adjustment knob and a recess in the inside surface of the fishing reel housing.
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