Patent ID: 11864544
Assignee: TRIKAUSA INC.
Field: Other special machines (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 4:
5. The baitcaster of claim 4, wherein the line guide mechanism is coupled with the first frame member and the plurality of linkages comprise:
a first linkage coupled with the guide member;
a second linkage coupled with the first linkage and the lever at opposite ends;
a release linkage pivotally coupled with the first frame member and configured to be driven to pivot by an engagement portion of the second linkage, the release linkage pivotable between a locked position and a released position, the release linkage configured to limit rotation of the guide member when in the locked position;
wherein transitioning the lever from the first lever position to the second lever position drives the guide member from the first position to the second position for take up of the fishing line and drives the release linkage to the released position so that rotation of the guide member is not limited.