US3659808A
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One way drive for fishing reels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-27
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1989-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A one way drive for fishing reels to prevent the inadvertent reverse rotation of the spool operating handle having an arcuate gear section with teeth normally in engagement with the spool rotating gear which permits the rotation of the latter in the direction to wind the fishing line on the spool but prevents the reverse rotation of the operating handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Oscar Fleischer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:48
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K89/02; A01K89/033; A01K89/052; A01K89/053; A01K89/015; A01K89/0178; A01K89/018; A01K89/0183; A01K89/01903; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2133; Y10T74/2135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
A one way drive for fishing reels having a spool means rotatably mounted in a casing, said casing having a shoulder means, a gear operatively engaging said spool means for rotating said spool means in one direction, stop means engaging said gear preventing the reverse rotation of said gear, said stop means comprising an elongated member having an arcuate slotted portion, fastening means extending through said arcuate slotted portion slidably mounting said elongated member adjacent said gear, said elongated member having an arcuate side portion, a plurality of teeth in mesh engagement with said gear formed on said arcuate side portion and extending from one end of said elongated member and terminating adjacent the other end of said arcuate side portion, and spring means mounted in said slotted portion and extending between said fastening means and said other end of said elongated member yieldingly urging said teeth into engagement with said gear, whereby upon the rotation of said gear and said spool in one direction, said elongated member slides in a direction against said spring means, said gear abutting against the tooth adjacent said other end of said arcuate side portion and upon the reverse rotation of said gear, said spring means causing said elongated member to slide and effect the meshing of said gear with said teeth and said other end of said elongated member engaging said shoulder means to prevent the reverse rotation of said gear and said spool.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
241 words
A one way drive for fishing reels having a spool means rotatably mounted in a casing, said casing having a shoulder means, a gear operatively engaging said spool means for rotating said spool means in one direction, stop means engaging said gear preventing the reverse rotation of said gear, said stop means comprising an elongated member having an arcuate slotted portion, fastening means extending through said arcuate slotted portion slidably mounting said elongated member adjacent said gear, said elongated member having an arcuate side portion, a plurality of teeth in mesh engagement with said gear formed on said arcuate side portion and extending from one end of said elongated member and terminating adjacent the other end of said arcuate side portion, and spring means mounted in said slotted portion and extending between said fastening means and said other end of said elongated member yieldingly urging said teeth into engagement with said gear, whereby upon the rotation of said gear and said spool in one direction, said elongated member slides in a direction against said spring means, said gear abutting against the tooth adjacent said other end of said arcuate side portion and upon the reverse rotation of said gear, said spring means causing said elongated member to slide and effect the meshing of said gear with said teeth and said other end of said elongated member engaging said shoulder means to prevent the reverse rotation of said gear and said spool.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure as recited by claim 1 wherein said casing comprises a substantially circular end casing and said shoulder means being a rim portion extending about said end casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
237 words
In a device of the type having a support, a shaft rotatably supported at each end by said support, and a spool having an axial bore therethrough rotatably mounted on said shaft, and driving means operatively connected to said shaft and adapted to reVolve said shaft in two directions of rotation, said driving means including a gear keyed for rotation with said driving means, and a means engaging said gear limiting rotation of said driving means to one direction of rotation, the improvement in said means engaging said driving means which resides in providing arcuate gear section means engaging said gear and slidably mounted on a projection from a stationary portion of said device, said arcuate gear section means being toothed adjacent one end thereof and toothless adjacent the other end thereof and having an elongated slot longitudinally disposed therein in a direction parallel to the direction of engagement of said gears, the other end normally being disposed in abutting engagement with said stationary portion of said device, and a tension spring disposed in said slot with one end thereof abutting a wall of said slot and the other end thereof abutting said projection, whereby rotation of said driving means is restrained from rotation in one direction and movement of said arcuate gear section means relative to said projection is limited by said tension spring when said driving means is rotated in the other direction of rotation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
237 words
In a device of the type having a support, a shaft rotatably supported at each end by said support, and a spool having an axial bore therethrough rotatably mounted on said shaft, and driving means operatively connected to said shaft and adapted to reVolve said shaft in two directions of rotation, said driving means including a gear keyed for rotation with said driving means, and a means engaging said gear limiting rotation of said driving means to one direction of rotation, the improvement in said means engaging said driving means which resides in providing arcuate gear section means engaging said gear and slidably mounted on a projection from a stationary portion of said device, said arcuate gear section means being toothed adjacent one end thereof and toothless adjacent the other end thereof and having an elongated slot longitudinally disposed therein in a direction parallel to the direction of engagement of said gears, the other end normally being disposed in abutting engagement with said stationary portion of said device, and a tension spring disposed in said slot with one end thereof abutting a wall of said slot and the other end thereof abutting said projection, whereby rotation of said driving means is restrained from rotation in one direction and movement of said arcuate gear section means relative to said projection is limited by said tension spring when said driving means is rotated in the other direction of rotation.
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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |