Patent · US Expired

Fishing reel with strip drag mechanism

US6402073B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 9, 2001
Grant dateJun 11, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K89/0192
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A position is added to the drag lever travel in a lever drag reel; which position is called the “strip” drag position; and which is positioned just above the free spool position. At this position, an additional detent is added, splitting the original steep cam rise into two sections to provide a light drag setting before achieving free spool; thus preventing the operator from accidentally placing the drag lever into a free spool condition.

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