WO2002087319A1 - Fishing reel automatic line release clip - Google Patents

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WO2002087319A1
WO2002087319A1 PCT/AU2001/000492 AU0100492W WO02087319A1 WO 2002087319 A1 WO2002087319 A1 WO 2002087319A1 AU 0100492 W AU0100492 W AU 0100492W WO 02087319 A1 WO02087319 A1 WO 02087319A1
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release clip
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Neville Mlajen Klaric
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K89/00—Reels
    • A01K89/01—Reels with pick-up, i.e. with the guiding member rotating and the spool not rotating during normal retrieval of the line
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K89/00—Reels
    • A01K89/01—Reels with pick-up, i.e. with the guiding member rotating and the spool not rotating during normal retrieval of the line
    • A01K89/0108—Pick-up details
    • A01K89/01081—Guiding members on rotor axially rearward of spool
    • A01K89/01082—Guiding members shiftable on rotor
    • A01K89/01083—Guiding members shiftable on rotor to wind position by rotor drive
    • A01K89/01084—Guiding members shifted to unwind position by discrete manual operators
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K89/00—Reels
    • A01K89/01—Reels with pick-up, i.e. with the guiding member rotating and the spool not rotating during normal retrieval of the line
    • A01K89/0108—Pick-up details
    • A01K89/01081—Guiding members on rotor axially rearward of spool
    • A01K89/01082—Guiding members shiftable on rotor
    • A01K89/01083—Guiding members shiftable on rotor to wind position by rotor drive

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  • This invention relates to improvements in fishing reels for casting.
  • the fishing reel automatic line release clip is a new automated casting mechanism located on the side of the rotor, replacing the conventional method of casting.
  • the conventional method of casting is an exact procedure.
  • the fisherman secures the line under one of his fingers, then propels the fishing rod sending the hook, line and sinker through the air into a chosen direction.
  • the tension created along the line by the weight of the sinker while casting is secured and controlled by his finger.
  • the fishing reel automatic line release clip is a mechanism that is used to engage the line when the bail is opened. This process would normally be performed by securing the line with a finger before opening the bail.
  • the fishing reel automatic line release clip may be adapted into the front end of the spool. In this case it would be identified as the spool line release clip.
  • the fisherman depresses the preset tension dial at the front of the spool.
  • the release clip is then re-positioned forward to the start of its rotating cycle where it is protruding past the outside diameter of the spool. In this position the release clip engages the line.
  • the hook line and sinker are now hanging off the fishing rod and restrained by the release clip.
  • the tension on the fishing line creates a load against the release clip.
  • the degree of resistance on the release clip is variable and fully adjustable by tnrning the preset tension dial to a norninated setting.
  • the setting will be dependent on the casting conditions. This enables the release clip to retain the line at a pre-dete ⁇ nined setting before it is triggered. Once triggered the release clip instantly opens and moves back into the spool housing releasing the line off the spool.
  • Figure- 1, 2, 3 & 4 show one example of the fishing reel automatic line release clip according to this invention.
  • Figure-1 shows the application of the automatic line release clip mechanism triggered, enabling the release clip to fully open and release the line off the spool.
  • Figure-2 shows the application of the automatic line release clip in the fully closed position at the start of its cycle.
  • the release clip closes simultaneously onto the line while opening out the bail, rotating in the same direction and pivoting about the same centerline. It then engages the fishing line before it is released off the line roller attached to the arm lever.
  • Figure-3 shows the application of the automatic line release clip in the fully open position. After the release clip has been triggered, it is activated, instantly enabling it to fully open and retract, rotating in the opposite direction towards the end of it's cycle in order to release the line off the spool.
  • Figure 4 shows a front view.
  • the release clip mechanism comprises of a moulded plastic or metal release clip (2) with a hooked end (3) to engage and retain the fishing line (1).
  • the release clip (2) is pivotally mounted and spring loaded inside the cEp housing (4).
  • the plastic or metal clip housing (4) is located on the outside of the rotor (9).
  • the release clip (2) closes simultaneously onto the fishing line, rotating in the same direction as the bail (8) and pivots about the same centerline. It then engages the line (1) before it is released off the line roller (7) attached to the arm lever (6). As the fisherman is casting or spinning using a jacking motion, the tension on the line becomes greater and greater.
  • the release clip (2) is securing the line (1) at a predetermined setting and at this point it can go no fiirther due to increased forces against it. This position on the release clip (2) is identified as the dead return point.
  • the fishing line automatic release clip mechanism is not restricted to the form of spring loaded clip or electronic triggers. The use of any other suitable arrangement in order to set a pre-determined degree of resistance on the release clip by turning the tension dial or any other arrangement which allows the release clip to be restrained and then released can be used.
  • the fishing line automatic release clip mechanism has a second mode of operation used by the fisherman for particular casting conditions.
  • the tension on the line (1) becomes greater and greater.
  • the pre-determined degree of resistance (13) applied on the release clip (2) is triggered, instantly enabling the release clip (2) to fully open and retract, rotating in the opposite direction towards the end of its cycle in order to release the line (1) off the spool (10).
  • the degree of resistance on release clip (2) can be varied by turning the tension dial

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Abstract

The invention relates to a fishing reel automatic line release clip which includes a plastic or metal clip (2) with a hooked end (3) to engage and retain the fishing line (1) as the bail (11) is opening out on the fishing reel. The release clip (2) is pivotally mounted and spring loaded inside the clip housing (4), which is located on the outside of the rotor (12). The degree of resistance on the release clip (2) is variable and fully adjustable by turning the tension dial (5). While the fisherman is casting, or spinning using a flicking motion, the tension on the line (1) becomes greater and greater, until such time that the clip (2) has reached the dead return point. At this particular moment in time the tension on the line (1) is reduced. Because of this reduction in tension the release clip (2) set at the dead return point is triggered, instantly enabling the release clip (2) to fully open and retract, rotating in the opposite direction towards the end of its cycle in order to release the line (1) off the spool (13).

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ΠSEΠ G REEL AUTOMATIC LINE RELEASE CLIP
This invention relates to improvements in fishing reels for casting.
The fishing reel automatic line release clip is a new automated casting mechanism located on the side of the rotor, replacing the conventional method of casting. The conventional method of casting is an exact procedure. In order to cast, the fisherman secures the line under one of his fingers, then propels the fishing rod sending the hook, line and sinker through the air into a chosen direction. The tension created along the line by the weight of the sinker while casting is secured and controlled by his finger.
The fishing reel automatic line release clip is a mechanism that is used to engage the line when the bail is opened. This process would normally be performed by securing the line with a finger before opening the bail.
Releasing the line is a delicate task, taking place within a fraction of a second. The skill, experience and timing of the fisherman will enable him to release the fishing line so that it can run freely off the spool to make an effective cast. These attained skills often require many hours or even years of experience to achieve and are not essential with the present invention.
In one form of the invention, the fishing reel automatic line release clip may be adapted into the front end of the spool. In this case it would be identified as the spool line release clip. Before or after opening out the bail, the fisherman depresses the preset tension dial at the front of the spool. The release clip is then re-positioned forward to the start of its rotating cycle where it is protruding past the outside diameter of the spool. In this position the release clip engages the line. The hook line and sinker are now hanging off the fishing rod and restrained by the release clip. The tension on the fishing line creates a load against the release clip. The degree of resistance on the release clip is variable and fully adjustable by tnrning the preset tension dial to a norninated setting. The setting will be dependent on the casting conditions. This enables the release clip to retain the line at a pre-deteπnined setting before it is triggered. Once triggered the release clip instantly opens and moves back into the spool housing releasing the line off the spool.
To assist with understanding the invention, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which shows one example of the invention.
Figure- 1, 2, 3 & 4 show one example of the fishing reel automatic line release clip according to this invention. Figure-1 shows the application of the automatic line release clip mechanism triggered, enabling the release clip to fully open and release the line off the spool.
Figure-2 shows the application of the automatic line release clip in the fully closed position at the start of its cycle. The release clip closes simultaneously onto the line while opening out the bail, rotating in the same direction and pivoting about the same centerline. It then engages the fishing line before it is released off the line roller attached to the arm lever.
Figure-3 shows the application of the automatic line release clip in the fully open position. After the release clip has been triggered, it is activated, instantly enabling it to fully open and retract, rotating in the opposite direction towards the end of it's cycle in order to release the line off the spool. Figure 4 shows a front view.
Referring to Figure-1 it can be seen that the release clip mechanism according to this invention comprises of a moulded plastic or metal release clip (2) with a hooked end (3) to engage and retain the fishing line (1). The release clip (2) is pivotally mounted and spring loaded inside the cEp housing (4). The plastic or metal clip housing (4) is located on the outside of the rotor (9).
As the bail (8) is opening out to release the fishing line off the line roller (7) The release clip (2) closes simultaneously onto the fishing line, rotating in the same direction as the bail (8) and pivots about the same centerline. It then engages the line (1) before it is released off the line roller (7) attached to the arm lever (6). As the fisherman is casting or spinning using a jacking motion, the tension on the line becomes greater and greater. The release clip (2) is securing the line (1) at a predetermined setting and at this point it can go no fiirther due to increased forces against it. This position on the release clip (2) is identified as the dead return point. The casting action of the fishing rod has now presumably made a 180 degree arc; the release clip (2) retains the line (1) by holding its position set at the dead return point The hook line and sinker are sent through the air into a chosen direction. As they pass the tip of the fishing rod a transition in forces is initiated. At this particular moment in time the tension on the line is reduced. Because of this reduction in tension the release clip (2) set against the dead return point is triggered, instantly enabling the release clip (2) to fully open and retract, rotating in the opposite direction towards the end of its cycle in order to release the line (1) off the spool (10). It will be realised that the fishing line automatic release clip mechanism according to this invention is not restricted to the form of spring loaded clip or electronic triggers. The use of any other suitable arrangement in order to set a pre-determined degree of resistance on the release clip by turning the tension dial or any other arrangement which allows the release clip to be restrained and then released can be used.
It may be realized that the fishing line automatic release clip mechanism according to this invention has a second mode of operation used by the fisherman for particular casting conditions.
While opening out the bail (8) the release clip (2) engages and retains the line (1).
As the fisherman is casting or spinning using a flicking motion, the tension on the line (1) becomes greater and greater. The pre-determined degree of resistance (13) applied on the release clip (2) is triggered, instantly enabling the release clip (2) to fully open and retract, rotating in the opposite direction towards the end of its cycle in order to release the line (1) off the spool (10).
The degree of resistance on release clip (2) can be varied by turning the tension dial
(5) positioned on the outside of the clip housing (4).

Claims

5The claims defining the invention are as follows:
1. The fishing reel automatic line release clip is a spring loaded mechanism comprising of a moulded plastic or metal clip hooked at one end designed to engage and retain fishing line while opening out the fishing reel bail to release the line off the spool.
2. The fkhing reel automatic line release clip mechanism of claim 1 wherein the release clip has engaged and is retaining the fishing line at a nominated setting.
3. The fishing reel automatic line release clip mechanism of claim 2. Wherein the nominated pre-determined setting applied against the release clip can be varied by rotating the pre-set tension dial
4. The fishing reel automatic line release clip mechanism of claim 1,2 & 3 wherein the release clip is securing the line and holding its position until it is automatically triggered instantly enabling the release clip to fully open and retract in order to release the line off the spool.
5. The fishing reel automatic line release clip mechanism of claim 1,2,3 & 4. Wherein casting or spinning with lures can now be achieved automating and simplifying the conventional method of casting.
6. The fishing reel automatic line release clip mechanism of claim 1 wherein the release clip mechanism is located on the rotor or the spool.
7. The fishing reel automatic line release clip mechanism substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings
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US4526327A (en) * 1982-08-02 1985-07-02 Ryobi Limited Fishing spinning reel
GB2167631A (en) * 1984-10-26 1986-06-04 Ryobi Ltd Spinning reel having improved bail arm mechanism
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GB2167631A (en) * 1984-10-26 1986-06-04 Ryobi Ltd Spinning reel having improved bail arm mechanism
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