Patent · US Expired

Locking preset knob for fishing reel

US6860442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 19, 2003
Grant dateMar 1, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 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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