US3675870A
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Electrically operated fishing reel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-09
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-07-09
Abstract
Abstract An automatic fishing reel for fly fishing having a constant rewinding torque and constant angular speed. The reel is provided with a small electrical machine which functions as a dynamo brake to control the unwinding of line from the reel drum and as a motor to rewind it. Preferably the electric machine is of the inducer type having a permanent magnet and controlled by a switch to connect it to a battery to cause it to function as a motor, or short circuited directly or through a resistance to function as a dynamo brake.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Louis Ride
- 👤 Roland Bellaton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:34
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K89/00; A01K89/015; A01K89/017; A01K89/0192; A01K89/01925
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
255 words
A fishing reel comprising : a substantially flat base having a first side and a second side ; means on the first side of said base to secure same to a fishing rod with said base substantially situated in a plane parallel to said rod, said rod then defining for said base an outer axis ; a casing having a first end wall secured to the second side of said base and a second end wall connected with said first end wall by lateral walls formed with two apertures, said casing being substantially symmetrical with respect to a mean longitudinal plane of symmetry perpendicular to said base and passing through said outer axis ; a spindle carried by said base and extending therefrom radially and outwardly with respect to said outer axis, said spindle passing through the first and second end walls of said casing and having a threaded end protruding beyond same ; an outer nut screwed on the threaded end of said spindle and acting on said second end wall of said casing to apply said first end wall thereof against the second side of said base ; a spool rotatably mounted on said spindle within said casing; an electric motor mounted within said casing to rotate said spool ; motion transmitting means interposed between said motor and said spool ; an electric source to energize said motor ; and switching means operatable from the outside of said casing and of said base to control current supply from said source to said motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
255 words
A fishing reel comprising : a substantially flat base having a first side and a second side ; means on the first side of said base to secure same to a fishing rod with said base substantially situated in a plane parallel to said rod, said rod then defining for said base an outer axis ; a casing having a first end wall secured to the second side of said base and a second end wall connected with said first end wall by lateral walls formed with two apertures, said casing being substantially symmetrical with respect to a mean longitudinal plane of symmetry perpendicular to said base and passing through said outer axis ; a spindle carried by said base and extending therefrom radially and outwardly with respect to said outer axis, said spindle passing through the first and second end walls of said casing and having a threaded end protruding beyond same ; an outer nut screwed on the threaded end of said spindle and acting on said second end wall of said casing to apply said first end wall thereof against the second side of said base ; a spool rotatably mounted on said spindle within said casing; an electric motor mounted within said casing to rotate said spool ; motion transmitting means interposed between said motor and said spool ; an electric source to energize said motor ; and switching means operatable from the outside of said casing and of said base to control current supply from said source to said motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
In a fishing reel as claimed in claim 1, said second wall of said casing having an aperture for introduction of said spool thereinto, said aperture being closed by a removable cover forming a portion of said second wall through which said spindle extends, and said outer nut acting on said removable cover to press same against said first end wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A fishing reel as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a sleeve interposed between said spindle and said spool, said sleeve being rotatable on said spindle, said spool being removably mounted on said spindle to rotate therewith, and said sleeve being interposed between said spool and said motion transmitting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
In a fishing reel as claimed in claim 3, said first end wall of said casing being spaced from the second side of said base to define therewith an intermediate space, said sleeve including a portion which extends through the first end wall of said casing into said intermediate space, and said motion transmitting means embodying an outlet wheel carried by said portion of said sleeve within said intermediate space.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
In a fishing reel as claimed in claim 4, a bearing interposed between said sleeve and said upper wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
In a fishing reel as claimed in claim 4, said casing being formed with a substantially transverse inner arcuate partition extending between said lateral walls to define therewith a first substantially cylindrical chamber for said spool and a second chamber for said electric motor and for said electric source.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
In a fishing reel as claimed in claim 5, said upper wall of said casing only extending across said first chamber to leave free communication between said second chamber and said intermediate space for said motion transmitting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
In a fishing reel as claimed in claim 7, said outlet wheel being in the form of a friction wheel, said electric motor and said outlet wheel having substantially parallel axes, said motor carrying an inlet friction pinion disposed substantially in the same mean plane as said outlet wheel, and said casing rotatably carrying an intermediate friction wheel which connects said inlet pinion with said outlet wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a fishing reel as claimed in claim 8, means to resiliently urge said intermediate friction wheel against said inlet pinion and said outlet wheel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a fishing rod as claimed in claim 1, said switching means comprising : a switch carried by said casing, said switch having an actuating member ; an outer operating arm pivoted to said base ; a rod slidably carried by said base, said rod having an outer end and an inner end, with said outer end being actuatable by said operating arm ; and lever means interposed between the inner end of said rod and the actuating member of said switch.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |