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Drag apparatus for conventional and spinning reels

US6318655A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2000
Grant dateNov 20, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K89/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drag mechanism in a fishing reel consists of a plurality of washers. Some of the washers are metal while others are made of a high friction co-efficient material and are keyed to the main drive gear in the reel by means of a plurality of ears extending from the periphery thereof. This can be applied to conventional and spinning reels. By rearranging the position of the metal washers and high friction washers, the drag can be varied.

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