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US 5,333,812 AGranted
Clutch structure for a fishing reel
AssigneeShimano Inc.
InventorJun Sato
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Abstract
A clutch structure for a fishing reel includes a clutch sleeve mounted on a spool shaft to be movable axially thereof between an operative position to engage the spool shaft for unitary rotation therewith and an inoperative position to rotate relative to the spool shaft, and a shift yoke and a rotary cam for switching the clutch sleeve between the operative position and inoperative position. An annular boss projects from an inside wall of a reel body for supporting the rotary cam. An annular smoothing support member is fitted between the boss and cam.
Claims2
A clutch structure for a fishing reel comprising:
- a spool;
- a handle;
- a transmission shaft for transmitting drive from said handle to said spool;
- a clutch member mounted on said transmission shaft to be movable axially thereof between an operative position to rotatably engage said transmission shaft for unitary rotation therewith and an inoperative position to rotate relative to said transmission shaft;
- a yoke for engaging said clutch member;
- a cam operable through said yoke to switch said clutch member between said operative position and said inoperative position;
- a raised annular support portion formed integral with a reel body for rotatably supporting said cam, said support portion projecting away from said spool, said cam being disposed to surround said support portion;
- and
- a smoothing support member disposed between said support portion and said cam, said smoothing support member being formed of an annular material fitted on said support portion.
6 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.