DRAG MATERIAL AND APPARATUS FOR FISHING REELS

WIPO Patent Application WO/2005/117579

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A drag mechanism in a fishing reel has a friction material (12) impregnated with a phenolic resin before it is laminated to a drag plate (10). The material is 30 % phenolic coated 99+% carbon fabric.

WO/2008/079154	SPINNING REEL
JP2720144	FISHING REEL FOR CASTING

CLARK, Chad (842 Mill Creek Road, Arnold, MD, 21012, US)

US2004/031191

December 15, 2005

September 22, 2004

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PENN FISHING TACKLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY (3028 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19132, US)
CLARK, Chad (842 Mill Creek Road, Arnold, MD, 21012, US)

A01K89/02; A01K89/00; (IPC1-7): A01K89/02

GALLOWAY, Peter, D. et al. (Ladas & Parry LLP, 26 West 61st StreetNew York, NY, 10023, US)

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-A- C L A I M S 1. A fishing reel having a drag mechanism using a friction imparting material, said material having the following characteristics: Weave construction - plain Weave count - warp (per cm) 9-10.6 fill (per cm) 7.1-7.9 Base weight (gm/sq. m ) 270-300 Thickness (microns) 675-825 Width (cm) 117 Filament properties ø: 7.5 microns Density - 1.75-1.77 gm/cc Tensile strength 192.5 kN/cm2 Tensile modulus 26.6 mN/cm2 Carbon content at least 99% 2. The fishing reel of claim 1, wherein the friction imparting material is laminated to a drag plate. 3. The fishing reel of claim 1, wherein the friction imparting material is 30% phenolic resin 99% carbon fabric. 4. The fishing reel of claim 1, wherein the friction imparting material is laminated to a drag plate and is subsequently greased. 5. The fishing reel of claim 1, wherein the friction imparting material is 99.5 % carbon. 6. A friction imparting material for use in a fishing reel, said material having the following characteristics: Weave construction - plain Weave count - warp (per cm) 9-10.6 fill (per cm) 7.1-7.9 Base weight (gm/sq. m) 270-300 Thickness (microns) 675-825 Width (cm) 117 Filament properties ø: 7.5 microns Density - 1.75-1.77 gm/cc Tensile strength 192.5 kN/cm2 Tensile modulus 26.6 mN/cm2 Carbon content at least 99% 7. The material of claim 6, wherein the friction imparting material is laminated to a drag plate. 8. The material of claim 6, wherein the friction imparting material is 30% phenolic resin 99% carbon fabric. 9. The material of claim 6, wherein the friction imparting material is laminated to a drag plate and is subsequently greased. 10. The material of claim 6, wherein the friction imparting material is 99.5% carbon.

IMPRO VEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FISHING REELS This invention relates to fishing reels and, more particularly, to a drag material and a method of utilizing it on drag washers and plates. The prior art teaches fishing reels having drag washers, hi a conventional reel, the drag works as a clutch between the main gear and the gear stud. The drag setting will determine the torque needed to rotate the main gear relative to the gear stud. These mechanisms all exhibit a slipping characteristic; that is, the prior art mechanisms stuck and then slipped when the drag was used. Often the material would break down after repeated use, and become less effective. It is desirable to increase the performance of drag mechanisms. Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to improve upon the drag produced by that mechanism and greatly improve the effectiveness of the drag apparatus. My improved drag material comprises a phenolic coated carbon fabric. In one embodiment, it is assembled with a drag plate by a new method to produce a more effective drag apparatus. The invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which: Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a drag plate assembly for use in a fishing reel. The main use of the preferred embodiment of my invention is to provide a clutch between a main gear and a gear stud in a fishing reel. In Figure 1, a drag plate 10 is shown with my new drag material 12 mounted on the surface. In the prior art the drag material was most preferably a composite material having a center laminated portion comprised of fiberglass with a binder resin such as epoxy and outer laminated graphite (carbon) portions forming the entire radial friction surfaces. The fiber composition was three layers of epoxy impregnated glass fibers, which were sandwiched between layers of woven graphite cloth. The laid-up drag material was compressed and cured to produce the drag material. The final thickness was 0.050 inches, plus or minus 0.005 inches, and had a high co-efficient of friction; most preferably 0.14. The drag material was assembled with the drag plate by placing a laminate between the two and pressing them together and then baking them. As a result of this material and method of assembly, after 30 hours of use, the material became flattened and began to shine. It also had uneven wear patterns. The old material of which I am aware had the following characteristics: Fabric - plain construction 27x27 count (warp/fill) +/- 4 Aerial weight (oz/sq. yd) 6.5 +/- 1 Thickness(mils) 28 +/- 8 Width (inches) 42 Epoxy composite Flexural strength (ksi) 38 Flexural modules (msi) 6 Interlaminar (ksi) 4.5 Density (gm/cc) 1.56 Fiber volume (%) 55 Cured-ply thickness (mils) 9 My new material has the following characteristics: Fabric Weave construction - plain Weave count - warp (per cm) 9-10.6 fill (per cm) 7.1-7.9 Base weight (gm/sq. m ) 270-300 Thickness (microns) 675-825 Width (cm) 117 Filament properties 0: 7.5 microns Density - 1.75-1.77 gm/cc Tensile strength 192.5 kN/cm2 Tensile modulus 26.6 mN/cm2 Carbon content 99.5% The most preferred drag material is comprised of a 30% phenolic coated 99+% carbon fabric. Preferred method of assembly The drag material 12 with the resin already in it and adhesive on one side, is cut to size and then bonded onto the drag plate 10. Thereafter, grease may be applied to the drag surface in any suitable manner (well known in the art) to increase its performance. This mechanism dramatically increases the drag in this type of device.

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