US734972A - Click mechanism for fishing-reels. - Google Patents

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No.V 734,972. PATENIED: JULY 28, 1903. W. SHAKESPEARE, JB. n W. E. MARHOEF.

CLICK MEGHANISM POR FISHING REELS. APPLICATION FILED Nov. 15, 1902.

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UNITED STATES Patented July 2s, 190e.

PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, JR., AND VALTER E. MARHOFF, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN; SAID MARHOFF ASSIGNOR TO SAID SHAKESPEARE.

CLICK MECHANISM FOR FISHING-REELS.

SEECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 734,972,7dated July 28, 1903.v

Application filed November l5, 1902. Serial No. 131,565. (No model.)

To all whom, t may concew:

Be it known that we, WILLIAM SHAKE- SPEAEE, Jr., and WALTER E. MARHOFF, citizens of the United States, residing at the city of Kalamazoo, in the county of Kalamazoo and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Click Mechanism for Fishing-Reels, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in fishing-reels. It relates particularly to improvements in the click mechanism for lishing-reels and is a modiiication and in some respects an improvement upon the click mechanism for shing-reels described in our application for Letters Patent filed August 1S, 1002, Serial No. 120,020.

The objects of this invention are, first, to provide an improved click mechanism for fishing-reels which is even and easy in its action no matter which way the spool revolves; second, to provide an improved click mechanism for fishing-reels which is economical to produce and which is durable in use because the wearing parts are comparatively heavy.

Further objects will definitely appear in the detailed description to follow.

The objects ot" this invention are accomplished by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of this invention is fully illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which- Figure l is a front elevation view of a structure embodying the features of this invention. Fig. 2 is a detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 2 2 of Figs. l and 3, portions being broken away to show the arrangement of the parts. Fig. is a detail sectional vicwtaken on line 2 2 of Fig. 2. Fig. l is a detail sectional View taken on line 4 4c of Fig. 2, showing the manner of supporting the thumb-button D. Fig. 5 is a detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 5 5 of Fig. 0. Fig. 6 is a detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 6 6 of Fig. 5. a modiiied structure, taken on a line corresponding to the view shown, Fig. 2.

In the drawings the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section-lines, and

similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawings, A A represent the heads of the frame. These are secured together in the proper relation by suitable pil- 6o position by the stud D', so that its edge pro- 7o jects beyond the periphery of the frame-head. The periphery of the button D is suitably milled for convenience in manipulation. The button D is formed with a lug or projecting point n', adapted to engage the lever and also 75 to engage the notch n'in the lever to lock the same. A notch nis formed in the button and serves as a stop to limit the movement of the parts in operating the same.

Pivotally supported on the innerend ofthe 8o lever C is a click or detent C', adapted to engage the click-pinion B on the spool. Tension is applied to the lever C by a wire spring c, which is fulcrumed about the pivot a. One

end of the spring engages the pin ce' on the 85 frame-head A and the other rests on the click or detent C, a suitable groove or kerf being formed therein to retain the spring in position. By this arrangement the spring serves a double purposethat of holding the lever C 9o in contact with the adj listing-button and under tension and also holding the click or detent yieldingly in position'.

In the modiiied structure shown in Fig. 7 independent springs are shown.

e applies tension to the lever only and a second spring c' is provided for the detent or click C. The spring e is secured to and carried by the Fig. 7 vis a detail sectional view of go It consists of a lever 6:

Thevspring 9 5 lever and the inner end of the spring engages the detent in the same manner as in the preferred construction.

It is apparent that by the manipulation of the thumb-button D the click or detent C is thrown into or out of engagement with the pinion B", the adjustable position being indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 2.

Our improved click mechanism for fishingreels is very economical to produce and durable in use. The only Wearingpart tent C/ may be formed of tool-steel or may be case-hardened or tipped with suitable material, so that it is very durable. It is evident that the parts are readily assembled. The click is under the perfect control ofthe user.

lVe have illustrated and described our improved click mechanism for fishing-reels in the form preferred by us. XVe have illustrated a modification and are aware that it is capable of considerable variation in structural details without departing .from our invention.

Having thus described our invention, what we claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

l. In a click mechanism for fishing-reels,

the combination of a suitable frame; a clickpinion; a lever C; a pivot a for said lever; a click or detent pivotally supported on said lever; a spring c fulcrumed on said pivot secured to said frame and arranged to engage the desaid click, whereby tension is applied to said lever to hold it yieldingly against the actuating means and said click is held yieldingly in position; an actuating-button D having a lug n adapted to engage said lever; a notch n in said lever to engage said lug n; a notch n in said button to engage the end of said lever and serve as stops, all coacting` for the purpose speciiied.

2. In a click mechanism for fishing-reels, the combination of a suitable frame;v a clickpinion; a pivotally-supported lever; a pivotally-supported click carried by said-lever; a spring arranged to hold said click yieldingly in position and apply tension to said lever; and a thumb-button for controlling said lever.

3. In a click mechanism for iishing-reels, the combination of a suitable frame; a clickpi'nion; a pivotally-supported lever; a click or detent adapted to engage said pinioncarried by said lever; aspring arranged to hold said click yieldingly in position; and apply tension to said lever, for the purpose speciiied.

In witness whereof We have hereunto set our hands and seals in the presence of two witnesses.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, JR. WALTER E. MARHOFF.

lVitnesses:

ETHEL A. TELLER. Oris A. EARL.

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