Locking preset knob for fishing reel
US6860442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K89/033
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A locking preset mechanism for a fishing reel is provided by interlocking balls in the preset knob face and the depressions in the mating face of an axially moveable force transmitting means in the mechanism. In free spool, the knob can be rotated. In drag, the knob is locked against rotation.
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