Fishing reel
One object is to maintain the moving performance of a power transmission member for a long period and maintain excellent operation of a clutch mechanism. In accordance with one aspect, the clutch mechanism includes a power transmission member supported by a bearing so as to be rotatable and movable in an axial direction of the spool shaft, the power transmission member being switched between a line-winding state wherein the power transmission member is moved toward the spool and transmits a rotational drive force from the handle to the spool shaft and a free-spool state wherein the power transmission member is moved opposite to the spool and shuts off the rotational drive force.
1. A fishing reel comprising:
a reel body;
a handle provided on the reel body;
a spool rotatably supported by the reel body via a spool shaft; and
a clutch mechanism supported by the reel body via a bearing so as to be rotatable and movable in an axial direction of the spool shaft, the clutch mechanism including a power transmission member, the power transmission member being switched between a line-winding state wherein the power transmission member is moved toward the spool in such a manner as to transmit a rotational drive force from the handle to the spool shaft and a free-spool state wherein the power transmission member is moved opposite to the spool in such a manner as to shut off the rotational drive force,
wherein an outer circumferential portion of the power transmission member includes a large-diameter portion and a small-diameter portion, the small-diameter portion being formed adjacent to the large-diameter portion and extending toward the spool,
wherein, in the line-winding state, the large-diameter portion is fitted in the bearing and rotatably supported by an inner circumferential surface of the bearing, and
wherein in the free-spool state, the power transmission member is moved laterally such that at least part of the large-diameter portion and at least part of the small-diameter portion is exposed outside of the bearing so that the large-diameter portion and the small-diameter portion are away from the inner circumferential surface of the bearing to form a gap therebetween.
2. The fishing reel of claim 1 wherein a resin collar is mounted on the inner circumferential surface of the bearing.
3. A fishing reel comprising:
a reel body;
a handle provided on the reel body;
a spool rotatably supported by the reel body via a spool shaft;
a clutch mechanism supported by the reel body via a bearing so as to be rotatable and movable in an axial direction of the spool shaft, the clutch mechanism including a power transmission member, the power transmission member being switched between a line-winding state wherein the power transmission member is moved toward the spool in such a manner as to transmit a rotational drive force from the handle to the spool shaft and a free-spool state wherein the power transmission member is moved opposite to the spool in such a manner as to shut off the rotational drive force; and
the power transmission member having an outer circumferential portion that includes a large-diameter portion and a small-diameter portion, the small-diameter portion being formed adjacent to the large-diameter portion and extending toward the spool,
wherein, in the line-winding state, the large-diameter portion is fitted in the bearing and rotatably supported by an inner circumferential surface of the bearing having a mounted resin collar, and
wherein in the free-spool state, the power transmission member is moved laterally such that at least part of the large-diameter portion and the small-diameter portion is exposed outside of the bearing.