US3630166A
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Waterproof clicker unit for fishing reel
Assignee: Southern Machinery Co
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Filing: 1970-03-30
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Granted: 1971-12-28
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Expires: 1990-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A clicker unit includes a small body having a pressed fit in an opening provided in one end plate of a fishing reel. A springurged plunger assembly is contained movably in said body including a clicker element adapted to engage spaced recesses in a rotating plate carried by the reel spool. A sealed rotary means is provided on the body of the clicker unit to move the clicker plunger assembly between ''''on'''' and ''''off'''' positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin D Riddle
- 👤 Robert Kenneth Crossland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A clicker unit for a fishing reel having a relatively stationary member and an opposing rotary member having a series of clicker recesses therein, said unit comprising a body mountable upon the relatively stationary member, said unit having a first bore, a plunger within the first bore and adapted to reciprocate therein, a clicker pin mounted for reciprocation on the plunger and aligned with the clicker recesses, a first spring on the plunger engaging the clicker pin and constantly urging the clicker pin toward engagement with the clicker recesses, a second spring connected with the plunger and constantly urging the plunger and the clicker pin away from the rotary member having the clicker recesses, said body having a second bore intersecting the first bore, and an eccentric device rotatable in the second bore and engaging the plunger and operable to shift the plunger toward and away from clicker active and inactive positions in opposition to the second spring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A clicker unit for a fishing reel having a relatively stationary member and an opposing rotary member having a series of clicker recesses therein, said unit comprising a body mountable upon the relatively stationary member, said unit having a first bore, a plunger within the first bore and adapted to reciprocate therein, a clicker pin mounted for reciprocation on the plunger and aligned with the clicker recesses, a first spring on the plunger engaging the clicker pin and constantly urging the clicker pin toward engagement with the clicker recesses, a second spring connected with the plunger and constantly urging the plunger and the clicker pin away from the rotary member having the clicker recesses, said body having a second bore intersecting the first bore, and an eccentric device rotatable in the second bore and engaging the plunger and operable to shift the plunger toward and away from clicker active and inactive positions in opposition to the second spring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The structure as defined in claim 1, and said relatively stationary member having an opening, said body having a portion press fitted into said opening to form a watertight connection between the body and member, and a seal between the body and eccentric device to exclude water from the second bore and thereby rendering the clicker unit substantially waterproof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The structure as defined in claim 1, and said eccentric device embodying a rotatable shaft having an eccentric portion within the second bore and having an external turning knob, the eccentric device carrying a limit stop element, and a straight shoulder on the exterior of said body engageable with said stop element at two points spaced substantially 180* apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The structure as defined in claim 1, and said plunger having a cavity, said first spring being a coil spring within said cavity and having one end bearing on the back of the clicker spring and its other end bearing on the eccentric device, the plunger also having one end bearing on the eccentric device and its opposite end engaging the second spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure as defined in claim 4, and said second spring being a leaf spring secured to the interior face of the relatively stationary member and disposed between such member and the rotary member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure as defined by claim 5, and said leaf spring having its free end bifurcated to straddle the clicker pin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure as defined by claim 6, and said clicker pin having a rounded leadiNg end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure as defined by claim 3, and said limit stop element comprising a pin secured to said knob and extending parallel to said shaft near one side thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure as defined by claim 3, and said straight shoulder comprising a radial edge on said body produced by machining a flat face on the periphery of said body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure as defined by claim 1, and said second bore intersecting with the first bore of the body near the midpoint of the second bore, said bores being substantially perpendicular.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | 1975-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | 1979-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | 1983-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |