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Fishing line retaining device in reel for fishing

US5333813A · kind A · utility

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2References
8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1992
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/44026
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A square hole (1b) and a recessed part (1c) are formed on the outer periphery of a cylinder part (1a) of a spool (1). A fishing line retaining inner member (2) is fitted into and secured to the square hole (1b) and the recessed part (1c). A square hole (2a) is formed in the inner member (2). A leg part (3a) of a fishing line retaining outer member (3) is passed through the squre hole (2a). A pin (1d) is fitted into a through hole (3b) of the leg part (3a) and so that the outer member (3) is secured to the spool (1) by a spring washer (10). The inner retaining member (2) and the outer retaining member (3) are made of metal or synthetic resin. A lower retaining face (3d) of a retaining part (3c) of the outer retaining member (3) and an upper retaining face (2b) of the inner retaining member (2) are substantially planar and in contact with each other so that the fishing line can be clamped and retained therebetween.

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